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ii User ’s Manual A300 Copyright © 2008 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repr oduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No pat ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein . TOSHIBA A300 Port able Person al Computer Use[...]

User ’s Manual iii A300 Manufactured under license fro m Do lby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trad emarks of Dolby Laborato ries. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1 997 Dolby Lab oratories. Al l rights reserved. Manufactured under license fro m Digita l Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956[...]

iv User ’s Manual A300 Safety instruction s Use the following safety guideline s to help to pro tect yourself and your computer . When using your c omp uter ■ Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely . ■ Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects[...]

User ’s Manual v A300 EU Declar atio n of Comf ormit y 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 GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, German y . The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA ’s web site http://epps .tos[...]

vi User ’s Manual A300 The consequences of the use of this product in non-ap proved wo rking environments may be: ■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surroundi ng area. ■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, th is product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or mach ines in the near surroundi ng area . Therefo[...]

User ’s Manual vii A300 Following information is only for EU-memb er S t ates Disposal of product s Disposal of batteries a nd/o r accumulators GOST The symbol indica tes that this pr oduc t may n ot be treated as household waste. Please ensure this product i s properly disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may cause potential [...]

viii User ’s Manual A300 ENERGY ST AR ® Program Y our computer model may be Energy S tar ® qualified. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY ST AR logo on the computer and the following information applies. TOSHIBA is a pa rtner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EP A) ENERGY ST AR ® Program and has des[...]

User ’s Manual ix A300 Optical disc drive st andards TOSHIBA A300 computer is shipped with one of the following drives preinstalled: DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive or DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) / w Label Flash drive. The drive has one of the following label s: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APP AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1 KLA[...]

x User ’s Manual A300 DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Panasonic UJ-870B/UJ- 870 F/UJ870AB/UJ870EB HLDS GSA-T40N/GSA-T40F/GSA-T50N/GSA-T50F Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. MANUF ACTURED Panasonic Communications C o., Ltd. 1-62, 4-Chome Mino shima Hakata-ku Fukuoka, Japa n Loca[...]

User ’s Manual xi A300 Pioneer DVR-KD08TBM/DVR-KD08TBF/DVR-TD08 TBM/DVR- TD08TBF T oshiba Samsung TS-L632H/TS-L 632P/TS-L633A/TS-L633P Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUF ACTURED PIONEER CORPORA T ION 4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO- KU TOKYO 153-8654, JAP AN Location of the req[...]

xii User ’s Manual A300 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 this manual for your future refere nce. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZE[...]

User ’s Manual xiii A300 Import ant notice Copyrighted works incl udin g, but not lim ited to music, vi deo, computer program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically permitted under applicable copyright laws, you canno t copy , modify , assign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyri ghted work wit h the conse nt of th[...]

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User ’s Manual xv A300 T able of Content s Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Special f eatures . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

xvi User ’s Manual A300 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the touchp ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 Using the fingerp rint sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 USB Sleep and Charge fun ction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9 U[...]

User ’s Manual xvii A300 External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 T elevision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 [...]

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User ’s Manual xix A300 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA A300 computer . This powerful, lightweight notebo ok computer i s designed to p rovide years of reliable, high-performan ce comp uting. This manual tells you how to set up and begi n using your computer . It also provides detailed information on configuring your compu[...]

xx User ’s Manual A300 Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives details on the computer ’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and Pa sswords , explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setu p program. It also tells how to set a password. Chapter 8, Optio nal Devices , describes th e optional hardware availa[...]

User ’s Manual xxi A300 Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below . T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: ABC Names of windows or ico ns or text generated by the computer that appear on its di splay screen are pres[...]

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User ’s Manual xxiii A300 General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho we ver , 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 note the [...]

xxiv User ’s Manual A300 Heat inj ury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer . If th e computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 A300 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 packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ■ A300 Porta[...]

1-2 User ’s Manual A300 Sof tware Microsoft ® Windows V ista ™ The following software is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows Vista™ ■ Modem Driver (Can be used only for Modem models) ■ Bluetooth Driver (Ca n be used only for Bluetooth model s) ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ Fingerprint uti lity (Can be used on ly for Fingerprint [...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 A300 Features This computer incorporates the following fea tures and benefits: Processor Memory Built-in Please visit your region’s website for the configura ti o n de t ails of the model tha t yo u ha ve purchased. Slots PC2-5300 512MB, 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules can be installed in the tw o memory slots of all models. PC2-[...]

1-4 User ’s Manual A300 Disks Video RAM Depending on the model you purcha sed. Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel ® GL40 Express Chipset model: Video RAM cap acity shares with main memory , and the proportion d epends on Dynamic Video Memory T echnology . Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel ® PM45 Expr[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 A300 Keyboard DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Some models are equi pped with a full-size DVD Super Multi (+- R DL) drive module that allows you to record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-Rs at up to 24 s[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual A300 Pointing device Power Port s Built-in A touchpad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer . Battery p ack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock (RTC) and calendar . AC adaptor The universal[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 A300 Slots Multimed ia Communications HDMI This HDMI jack allows you to connect external display/audio devices. (Provide d with some models) Multiple digita l media slot This slot allows you to easily transfer data from devices, such as digita l cameras and Personal Digital Assistant s, that use flash memory (SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/[...]

1-8 User ’s Manual A300 Security Sof tware Modem Some computers in this series are equipped with an internal modem. Th e internal modem provides capability for data and fa x communication. It supports V .90 (V .92). The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog te lephone line conditions. It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone l[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 A300 Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the comp uter more convenient to use . To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Power Options . Hot keys Key combinations a llow yo u to quickly mo di[...]

1-10 User ’s Manual A300 Panel power on/ off This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened. This can be specified in the Power Options. Low battery automatic hibernatio n mode When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continu ed, the[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 A300 T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features preinstalled on the computer . TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements. TOSHIBA Button Support This utility controls t he following computer button functions. ■ Mut[...]

1-12 User ’s Manual A300 Utilities and applications This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For details on operation, refer to each utility’s online manual, help fi les or readme.txt files TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services. HW Setup utili[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 A300 TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to ve rify the face da ta of users when they log in to Win dows. If the verification is successful, the user will be logged into Windows automatica lly . The user can thus avoid havin g to enter a password or the l ike, which makes the logi[...]

1-14 User ’s Manual A300 Options Y ou can add a numbe r of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are ava ilab le: Windows Mobility Center This section describes the Windows Mobili ty Center . Mobility Center is a util ity for accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window . A def[...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 A300 AC adaptor If you use your co mpu t er at more than one site, it may be convenient to purchase an addition al AC adaptor (P A3468U-1AC A, P A3468E-1AC3, P A3516U-1ACA, P A 3 516E-1AC3, P A3290U-3ACA, P A 3 290E-3AC3) for each site so you will not ha ve to carry the adaptor with you . USB FDD The USB floppy disk drive acco[...]

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User ’s Manual 2-1 A300 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous compon ents 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. Figure 2-1 Front of the compute[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual A300 Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the Wireless communication indicator. It stops glowing when the wireless communication is terminated. Multiple d igital media slot This slot allows you to easily transfer data from devices, such as digit al camera and PDA, that use flash memory (SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 A300 Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer External monitor port This 15-pin port allows you to connect an external monitor . Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan. Fan ven t External monito r port i.LINK (IEEE1394) port ExpressCard slot Video-ou t port* US[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual A300 HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with T ype A connector HDMI cable. One HDMI cable can send and receive video, audio an d control signals. (Provided w ith some models) LAN jack This jack allows you to connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in supp ort for Ethernet L AN (10 Mbit/s, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 [...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 A300 Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Keep foreign objects out of the ExpressCard slot. A pin or similar object can damage the computer ’s circuitry . i.LINK (IEEE1394) port Connect an external device, such as a digital video camera to th is port fo[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual A300 Back side The following figure shows the computer ’s back side. Figure 2-4 The computer ’s back side Modem jack The modem jack allows you to use a mo dul ar cable to connect the mo dem directly to a telephone line. (Provided with some models) Optical di sc drive A DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive. DC IN 19V The AC adapto[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 A300 Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your compu ter . Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer Battery pa ck The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not co nnected. Th e Batteries section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-u[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual A300 Front with the display open The following figure shows the fron t of the computer with the display open. T o open the display , lift it up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle. Figure 2-6 The front with the display open Display sc reen The full-color LCD d isplays high-contrast text and graphic s. Th e computer?[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 A300 Fingerprin t sensor Just by swiping the finger ag ainst the fingerprint sensor , the following functions will be enabled (Provided with some models): ■ Logon to Windows and access a security-enabled homepage through IE (Internet Exp lo re r). ■ Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted and third party access to them[...]

2-10 User ’s Manual A300 Function buttons Six buttons are pro vi d ed with some mod e l s. Available for use: Mute or LED On/Off, CD/DVD, Play/Pause, S top, Previous, N ext. These buttons allow you to manage au dio/video, run application s and access utilities. Refer to the Function buttons section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics for details. Plea[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 A300 System indicators The following figure shows the system indicators, which light when various computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glows white/gre en when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor . If the adaptor ’s output voltage is abnormal or if the power s[...]

2-12 User ’s Manual A300 Keyboard indi cators The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CAPS LOCK indica tor . When the CAPS LOCK indicator gl ows the keyboard is in all-caps mode. Figure 2-8 CAPS LOCK indicator When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay allows you to control the cursor . When the F1 1[...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 A300 Optical disc drive When the comput er is accessing a C D/DVD, an indi cator on the dr ive glows. Region codes for DVD drives an d m edia Optical disc drive and media are manufa ctured according to the specifications of six marketing re gions. When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches yo ur drive, otherwise it will[...]

2-14 User ’s Manual A300 DVD S u p er Multi (+-R D L) drive The full-size DVD Super Multi drive (+-R DL) module allows you to record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using a n adaptor . DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 8 speed (maximum) DVD-RW write 6 speed (maximum) DVD+R [...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 A300 Figure 2-1 1 The AC adaptor (3-pin plug) ■ Use of the wrong ada ptor could dama ge your computer . TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case. T he output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC. ■ Please use only the AC adaptor sup plied with the computer or an AC adaptor certified by TOSHIBA.[...]

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User ’s Manual 3-1 A300 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 tarti ng up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta r ti n g th e co mp ut er ■ System Re[...]

3-2 User ’s Manual A300 Connecting the AC adapt or Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or yo u 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 befo re you can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 A300 Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. T o open the display , lift the p anel up and adju s t it to the best viewing ang le. Figure 3-3 Opening the display panel T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power 1. If the external diskette dri[...]

3-4 User ’s Manual A300 S tarting up for the first time When you first turn on the power , the computer ’s initial screen is the Microsoft ® Windows Vista™ S tartup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions. T urning off the power The power can be turne d off in one of three modes: shut do wn (Boot) , hibernation mode or sleep mode. Shut [...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 A300 Benefits of hiber nati on mode The hibernation feature provides the following benefits: ■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery . ■ Y ou can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer . ■ Saves power by shutting down [...]

3-6 User ’s Manual A300 Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory dat a to the hard disk. During this time, the HDD/ODD/eSA T A indicator will light. After you turn of f the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral de[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 A300 Executing sleep mode Y ou can enter sleep mode in one of th ree ways: 1. Click Windows St art button, poi nt to , and then click Sleep . 2. Close the display panel. This featu re must be enabled. Refe r to th e Power Options in the Co ntrol Panel. 3. Press the power button. This feature must be enable d. Refer to the Power[...]

3-8 User ’s Manual A300 System Recovery Opti ons A hidden partition of approximately 1.5GB is allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options. This partition stores f iles which can be used to repair the system in the event of a problem. System Recovery Options The System Re covery Options feat ure is instal led on the ha rd disk[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 A300 Creating Optical Reco very Discs This section describes how to create Recovery Discs. A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to DVD media by using the following steps: 1. Have a blank DVD ready . 2. The application will allow you to choos e from a variety of d[...]

3-10 User ’s Manual A300 Restoring the pre-inst alled sof tware from your created Recovery Discs If the pre-installed fi les are damaged, you are able to use the Reco very Discs you have created to re store the computer to the state it was in when you originally recei v ed it. T o perform this restoration, follow the step s below: 1. Load the Rec[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 A300 1. T urn off the computer . 2. T urn on the co mputer and when the TOSHIBA screen appears repeatedly press the F8 key . 3. The Advanced B oot Options menu will be disp layed. Use the arrow keys to select Rep air Y our Computer and press ENTER . 4. Select your preferred keyboard layout and press Next . 5. T o access the r[...]

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User ’s Manual 4-1 A300 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the touchpad, the fingerprint sensor , optica l disc drive s , Audi o/Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, the internal modem, wireless communication and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer , diskett[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual A300 Using the fingerprint sensor This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerp rints. By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication dev ice, it is no l onger necessary to in put the password from the keyboard. Just by swiping the finger against the fi[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 A300 Point s to note about the finge rprint sensor Failure to follo w these guidelines might result in (1 ) damage to the se nsor or cause sensor failure, (2) finger reco gni tion problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ■ Do not scratch or poke the sensor wit h your nails or any hard or sharp objects. ■ Do not p[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual A300 ■ Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment o r recognition as they may result in fin gerprint en ro llmen t errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success ra te ■ Soaked or swollen finger (e.g. after taking bath) ■ Injured finger ■ Wet finger ■ Soiled or oily finger ■ Extremely dry skin con[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 A300 Point s to note abo ut the fingerprint utility ■ If Windows Vista™’s file encryption function EFS (Encryption File System) is used to encrypt a file, the file cannot be fu rther encrypted using the encryption function of this software. ■ Y o u ca n back up the fingerprint data or the info rmatio n registered to Pas[...]

4-6 User ’s Manual A300 7. In case of finger injury or authentication failure, it is recommended that another fingerprint also be enrol led. The following message will be displayed: [We recommended enrolling at least tw o fingerprint images.] Click OK and repeat step s 3, 4, 5 and 6 with another finger . How to de lete the fingerprint dat a Saved[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 A300 Windows logon via fingerprint authen tication In place of the usual Windows logo n by ID and password, fingerpri nt authentication also allo ws logon to Window s. This is useful especially when ma ny u sers are using the PCs, as user selection can be skipped. Fingerprint authen tication procedure 1. S tart up the computer [...]

4-8 User ’s Manual A300 How to enable fingerpri nt system boot aut hentication set tings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the TrueSuite Access Manager application prior to enabli ng and configuring the fingerprint Pre-OS feature. Check that your fingerprint is enro lled before configu ring the settings. 1. Swipe your finger a[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 A300 Fingerprin t u tility limit ations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fi ngerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error-free. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately scree n o ut unauthorized users at all times. TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might ari[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual A300 How to enable/dis able USB sleep and charge func tion Y ou can set enable/di sable USB sleep and charge function in HW Setup. Please refer to the USB Sleep and Charge function in C hapter7. ■ The USB Sleep and Charge function only works for compatible ports. This function is disable d in the def au lt setting. T o enab [...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 A300 Using optical disc drives The full-size dri ve provides hi gh-perf ormance execu tion of CD/DVD s-based programs. Y ou can run CD/DVDs without an adap tor . When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. Refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive section for precautions[...]

4-12 User ’s Manual A300 2. Grasp the drawer gently an d pull until it is fully opened. Figure 4-5 Pulling the drawer open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer . Figure 4-6 Inserting a CD/DVD 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it cl ick into place. The CD/DVD should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 A300 5. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place. Figure 4-7 Closing the drawer Removing discs T o remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below an d refe r to below 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[...]

4-14 User ’s Manual A300 Function buttons Six buttons are pro vi d ed with some mod e l s. Figure 4-9 Function buttons *Windows Media Player 1 1 W riti ng CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+- R DL) drive Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi (+-R DL ) drive, which can be u sed to write d ata to either CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/ +R/+RW/-[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 A300 Before writing or rew riting ■ Based on TOSHIBA ’s limited compat ibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD -R /-RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+R W/-RAM/ +R DL/-R DL disc. However , in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any d isc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite[...]

4-16 User ’s Manual A300 ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing o r rewriting erro rs may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD-RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used. ■ There are two types [...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 A300 ■ Be sure to close all other software pro grams except the writin g sof tware. ■ Do not run software such as a screen saver , which can put a heavy load on the CPU. ■ Operate the computer in the fu ll-power mode. Do not use power-saving features. ■ Do not write while virus check software is running. W ait for it t[...]

4-18 User ’s Manual A300 Disclaim er (D VD Super M ulti (+-R DL) d riv e) TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/+R/+R DL/+R W/ DVD-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product. ■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/-R W or DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/+R[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 A300 ■ If you add data to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R or DVD+R DL d isc that you have already recorded to, you might not be able to read the ad ded data under some circumstances. Fo r example , it cannot be read under 16-bit operating systems, such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me, while in Windows NT4 you will need Se rvice Pack[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual A300 Vi d e o Y ou can record video using Ulead DVD MovieFacto ry ® for TOSHIBA. When using Ulead DVD M ovieFactory ® for T OSH IBA How to make a DVD-Video Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV -Camcorder: 1. Click Star t -> All Programs -> DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA -> Ulead D[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 A300 Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD: 1. Editing digital video ■ Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFacto ry . ■ Make sure that your computer is ru nning on AC power when using DVD MovieFac tory . ■ Operate the comp ut er at Full Power . Do not use power[...]

4-22 User ’s Manual A300 ■ DVD-R/+R/+RW disc cannot be written in VR format. ■ Not support to output VCD and SVCD format. 3. About S traight to Disc ■ Not support to record on DVD-R/+R disc ■ Not support to record DVD+VR format by HDV ■ HDV support to burn DVD-Video only ■ DVD-VR format not support to add Menu 4. About recorded DVDs ?[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 A300 Using the web camera Built-in web camera is provided with some models. 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. Figure 4-10 Web camera Using the software The web camera software is pre-configured to start when you t[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual A300 Figure 4-1 1 Using the Software Capture Still Image Cli ck to see a preview of the captured image; you can also e-mail the image . Video Recording Click to prepare for recording. Click again to start recording. One more to stop recording and see preview of the video. Audio Recordi ng Click to start recording, Click again [...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 A300 Using the microphone Y ou can use the b uilt-in or an external mi crophone that co nnects to the microphone jack to record monaural sounds into your appl ications. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions. (Built-in microphone is provided wi th some mode ls) Since your comput[...]

4-26 User ’s Manual A300 Disclaimer T oshiba does not guarantee that the face recog nition utility technology will be completely secure or error-free. T oshi ba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accura tely screen out unauth orized users at all times. T oshib a is not liable for any failu re or damage tha t might arise out[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 A300 7. Once your face has been positioned properly , the recording will commence. S tart moving your neck very slightly to the left and right, and then move your neck down and up. 8. Registration will end after you have repeatedly moved your neck left, right, down and up. When the register succeeds, below message will be disp[...]

4-28 User ’s Manual A300 Windows Log on via TOSHIBA F ace Recognition This section explains how to login to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recogni tion. T wo authentic ation modes are provided. ■ AUTO Mode Login screen : If the face authentication tile is selected b y default, you can log in without usin g th e keyboard or mouse. ■ 1:1 Mode Login [...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 A300 Modem The availability of this feature i s depending on the model you purchased. This section describes how to connect and di sconnect the internal modem to and from a telepho ne jack. Region selectio n T elecommunication regula tions vary from one region to anoth er , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s [...]

4-30 User ’s Manual A300 Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mous e button to display the following menu. Figure 4-13 The menu list (Windows Vista™) Setting Y ou can enable or d isable the fol lowing settings: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts aut omatically when you start up the operating system. Open the D ialing Pro[...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 A300 Connecting T o connect the internal modem cable, follo w the steps below . 1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cab le into a te lephone jack. Figure 4-14 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the inte rnal modem cable, follow the steps below .[...]

4-32 User ’s Manual A300 ■ Frequency Channel Selection (Revision A/draft N: 5 GHz, Revision B/G/draft N: 2.4GHz) ■ Roaming over multiple channels ■ Card Power Management ■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm (Atheros module type). ■ 1 1a, 1 1b , 1 1g and 1 1n wireless are based on IE[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 A300 Security T wo advanced security mechanisms ensure a high le vel of security: ■ Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message. ■ Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy . Wireless com munication sw itch Y ou can enab le or disab le RF tra[...]

4-34 User ’s Manual A300 LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) or Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabit s per second, 1000BASE-T)(depending on model yo u purchased). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN. Connecting LAN ca[...]

User ’s Manual 4-35 A300 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub co nnector . Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub. Disconnecting LAN cable T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer ’s LAN jack and pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect the ca ble[...]

4-36 User ’s Manual A300 Moving the computer The computer is d esigned for rugged durability . However , a few si mple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensu re trouble-free operation. ■ Make sure all disk acti vities are termina ted before moving the computer . Check if the HDD/ODD/eSA T A indicator and external device indic[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 A300 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer ’s keyboard layou t is compatible with 104/105-key enhanced keyboard. Pressing FN key and other keys can execute all enhaced keyboard function. The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout yo ur computer is configured with. Keyboards for nu m[...]

5-2 User ’s Manual A300 Function keys: F1 … F12 The function keys, not to be confused with FN , are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys are dark gray , b ut function differently from the other dark gray keys. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination w ith[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 A300 Hot keys Hot keys (pressing FN + a function or ESC key) allow you to enable or disable certain features of the computer . Press FN + F12 (Scroll Lock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power on d efault is off. Press FN + ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard’s numeric keypad. Press FN + CTRL to simul[...]

5-4 User ’s Manual A300 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 panel brightness in ind[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 A300 FN sticky key Y ou can use the T oshiba Accessi bility Utility to make the FN key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an “F number” key . T o start the T oshiba Accessibility Utility , click Star t -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> Accessibility . Windows special k[...]

5-6 User ’s Manual A300 Keyp ad overlay Y our computer ’s keyboard 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 keyboard with t he re levant keys having dark gray letters at their front edge. The ove rlay provides the same function s as the numeric [...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 A300 Temporarily usin g no rmal keyboard (overlay on ) While using the overlay , you can te mporarily access the normal keyboard functions without turning off the overlay : 1. Hold FN and press any other key . All ke ys will operate as if the overlay were off. 2. T ype uppercase characters by holdi ng FN + SHIFT and pressing a [...]

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User ’s Manual 6-1 A300 Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer ’s power resources include 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 co n ditions The computer [...]

6-2 User ’s Manual A300 Power indicators The Battery , DC IN an d Power indicators on the system indicator panel alert you to the compu ter ’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack - the following indicator condi tions should be noted: Power on P[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 A300 DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he po wer status with the AC adaptor connected. Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the pow er status of the computer - the following indicator conditions shou ld be no ted: Battery types The computer has two different types of batteries: ■ Bat[...]

6-4 User ’s Manual A300 T o ensure that the battery pack maintains it s maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery power at le as t once a mo nth until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures. If the computer is cont inuously operated on AC power , more than a month, the ba tter[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 A300 Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vital component of po rtable computing. T aking prope r care of it will help ensu re longer ope rating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Foll ow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum perform[...]

6-6 User ’s Manual A300 8. Never expose the battery pack to abnormal sh ock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack’ s internal protective device will fail, causing it to overheat, explode, ignite or l eak caustic liquids possibly resu lting in death or serious injury . 9. Never let a battery pack become wet. A wet battery p ack will overheat,[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 A300 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely . Sleep and hibernation will not function and data in memory will be lose. Also, the computer might register an incorrect time an d date. In this case, connect the AC adaptor to recharge the batteries. 7[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual A300 Ti me The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Charging time (hours) Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the follo wing conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold . If the battery is extr emely hot, it might not charge at a ll. [...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 A300 Monitoring battery ca pa city Remaining battery power can be monitore d in Power Op tions. 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: ■ How you configure the computer (for example, whether you e[...]

6-10 User ’s Manual A300 Ret aining dat a with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods. Retention Time Extending battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p acks: ■ At least once a month, disconne ct the computer from a power source and[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 A300 Replacing the battery p ack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery , the battery pack needs to be replaced. Y ou might also re place a discharged battery pack with a charged spare wh[...]

6-12 User ’s Manual A300 6. Slide the battery relea se latch to fr ee the battery pack for removal, then lift up th e ba tt ery pack. Figure 6-2 Removing the battery pack 7. Pull the battery pack forward to remove it. Inst alling the battery p ack T o install a battery pack, follow the step s below . 1. Be sure the computer ’s power is off and [...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 A300 St arting the computer by p assword If you have already registered a password, there are two ways to start the computer: ■ Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fingerprint with the Fingerpri nt util ity and enabled Fingerprint Power-on Security . If yo u would not like to swipe your fi[...]

6-14 User ’s Manual A300 Panel power on /off Y ou can set up your computer so that power tu rns off automatically when you close the display panel. When you open the panel, power turns on in sleep or hibernation mode bu t no t in boot mode. System auto off This feature turns the system of f automa tically if it is not used for a set duration. The[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 A300 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 , CPU, Bo ot Pr io rity , Keyboa rd , USB, LAN and Illumination. Accessing HW Setup T o[...]

7-2 User ’s Manual A300 General This window displays the BIOS version and co ntains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version 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 fol lowing[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 A300 3. Click the OK button. If the character string you enter matches th e registered password, the password option is reset and the display changes to: Not registered If they do not match, the following message appears. Y ou must repeat step 1. Incorrect Password!!! 4. Follow the same procedures d escribed in the earl ier sec[...]

7-4 User ’s Manual A300 Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer . If there is only 1 HDD, the Boot Prio rity Options setting will be like the following. If there are 2 HDDs, the Boot Priority Options setting will be like the following.[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 A300 Y ou can override the setti ngs and manually sel ect a boot device by pressing one of the following keys whil e the compute r is bo oting: This procedure does not affect the settings. * In this computer , CD-ROM refers to the DVD Super Mult i (+-R DL) drive. T o change the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down [...]

7-6 User ’s Manual A300 USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB Legacy Emulation item to enabled. USB Sleep and Charge function This section describes the setting for USB Sleep and Charge function.[...]

User ’s Manual 7-7 A300 LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer ’s power be turned on when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN. Built-in LA N illumination Illumination ON/OFF This feature allo ws you to set conditions for Fro nt Edge Logo LED, touchpad illumination LED and Functio n button backlight LED. (Dependin g on the model[...]

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User ’s Manual 8-1 A300 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and its versatility . The following optio nal devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/Memory ■ ExpressCard ■ SD, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MM C, xD memory cards ■ Memory expansion Power devices ■ Additional battery pack (3 c[...]

8-2 User ’s Manual A300 ExpressCard Inst alling an ExpressCard The ExpressCard slot is l ocated on the left side of the computer . Y ou can install one ExpressCard in the slot. Windows’ hot-install feature allows you to install ExpressCard whi le the computer ’s power is on. T o install an ExpressCard, follow the steps below . 1. There is a d[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 A300 5. Check the configuration i n the HW Setup window to make sure i t is appropriate for your card. Figure 8-3 Inserting the ExpressCar d Removing an ExpressCard T o remove the ExpressCard, follow the steps below . 1. In Windows Vista™, open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the ExpressCard. 2.[...]

8-4 User ’s Manual A300 Multiple digit al media card slot The computer is equipped with a multip le digital media card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital (SD)/ Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)/ Memory S tick (MS)/Memory S tick Pr o (MS Pro)/Multi Media Card (MMC)/ xD memory cards. These memory cards allow you to easil y tr an sfe r da t [...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 A300 Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/ MS Pro/MMC/xD card T o remove the memory ca rd, follow the steps below . 1. In Windows Vista™, open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the inserted memo ry card. 2. Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it. 3. Grasp the card and remove it. Figure 8-6 Re[...]

8-6 User ’s Manual A300 Mem ory exp ansio n Y ou can install additi onal memory in the computer ’s memory module to increase the am ount of RAM. Inst alling memory m odu le T o install a memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1. T urn the computer off in boot mode. Refer to the T urning off the pow e r section in Chapter 3.[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 A300 Figure 8-7 Removing the cover 6. Insert the memory module into the connector on the computer . Press the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid connecti on. 7. Push the module down so that it lies fl at and is secured by two latches. Figure 8-8 Inserting the memory mod ule Figure 8-9 Pushing the memory module down D[...]

8-8 User ’s Manual A300 8. Seat the cover and secure it with one screw . 9. When you turn the computer on, it should automatica lly re cognize the total memory capacity . Use the HW Setup prog ram to verify that the added memory is reco gnized. If it is not re cognized, check the module’s connection. Removing memory module T o remo ve the me mo[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 A300 Additional battery p ack (3 cell, 6 cell and 9 cell) Y ou can increase the po rtability of t he computer with additional battery packs (3 cell: P A3533U -1BRS/P A3533U-1 BAS, 6 cell: P A3534U-1BRS/ P A3534U-1BAS, 9 cell: P A3535U-1BRS/ P A3535U-1BAS). If you’re away from an AC power source, you can repla ce a low battery[...]

8-10 User ’s Manual A300 When you turn on the power , the computer automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whethe r it is color or monochrome. Y ou can use the HW Setup to select between Auto-Selected and LCD+Analog RGB displays. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords . If you have selected LCD+Analog RGB under the Display options[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 A300 HDMI Some models are e quipped with HD MI out port than ca n send/receive video, audio and control signals by co nne cting with external display/audio devices. 1080p, 720p, 576p and 480p si gnal formats are supported, but actually available signal format depends on each HDMI devices. T o connect external devices, follow [...]

8-12 User ’s Manual A300 Settings for audio on HDM I T o set the audio device to use the HDMI, follow the steps below . 1. Click Star t . 2. Click Control Panel . 3. Click Hardware and Sound . 4. Click Sound . 5. Click Playback tab. 6. Click HDMI Device . 7. Click the Set Default button. T o set the audio device to use inte rnal spea ker , follow[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 A300 ■ Y o u ma y not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video camera except for your personal enjoymen t. ■ If you connect/disconnect an i.LI NK device to/from another i.LINK device that is currently exchanging data with the computer , data frame s might be dropped. ■ Make sure data transfer has ended[...]

8-14 User ’s Manual A300 Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unaut horized removal of the comput er . Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the ri ght side of the compute r . Figure 8-13 Security lock Key Security lock[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 A300 Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should problems occur , following the pr ocedures 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. Prob lem solv[...]

9-2 User ’s Manual A300 ■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connecto rs for loose pins. ■ Check that your diskette is correctly inse rted and that the diskette’s write protect tab is correctly set. Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent erro r log. This will help you describe your problems to your d[...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 A300 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 op erly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Password Sel[...]

9-4 User ’s Manual A300 Power When the computer is not plugg ed into an AC adaptor , the battery pack is the primary power source. However , y our computer has a number of other power resources, includi ng intelligent power supply and Real Time Clock battery . These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems. This[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 A300 Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN indicator as well as the battery indicator . For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes . Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t power the computer The battery may be discharged - connect the AC adaptor to rech[...]

9-6 User ’s Manual A300 Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by y our setup configur ation. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chap ter 7, HW Setup and Passwords . LCD p anel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer’s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Pa sswords , for more information. Probl[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 A300 Hard disk drive DVD Super Multi( +-R DL) drive For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Pro cedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD/DVD is in the optical disc drive. Remove any diskette and/or CD/DVD an d check Boot priority . Refe[...]

9-8 User ’s Manual A300 Diskette drive Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software’s needs. Check the CD/DVD’s documentation. Check the type of CD/DVD you are using. Refer to Chapter 1, Introducti on , for more inform[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 A300 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 Pro cedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and try ag[...]

9-10 User ’s Manual A300 USB mouse This section applies only with Windo ws Vista™ operating system. Fingerprint sensor 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 i[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 A300 ExpressCard Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/ MMC/xD card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Fingerprint Pre-OS feature does not work Make sure you have enroll finger in windows account. Set the User Password by using TOSHIBA HW Setup and restart the system. Make sure place a checkma[...]

9-12 User ’s Manual A300 External m onitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , an d to your monitor ’s documentation. Sound system Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on Make sure that the external monitor’s power switch is on. Confirm that the exte rnal moni tor ’s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet. No display [...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 A300 TV output signal USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. Problem Pro cedure Display on TV is poor Make sure the TV type is correct for your area: NTSC (US, JAP AN), P AL (Europe). No display T ry adjusting the cont rast and b rightness controls on the external monitor . Press hot keys FN + F5 to change the d[...]

9-14 User ’s Manual A300 USB Sleep and Charge funct ion Problem Procedure I cannot use the U SB Sleep and Charg e function The setting of USB Sleep and Charge function may be [Disabled]. Change the setting to [Enabled] in th e HW Setup. When there is a current ov erfl ow of the external device connected to th e compatible port, USB bus power (DC5[...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 A300 eSA T A/USB combo port Refer also to your eSA T A device and USB device’s documentation. External devices connected to the compatible ports do not work when connected to a compatible port Some external devices may not work when connected to a compatible port when the USB Sleep and Charge function is [Enabled] in the HW [...]

9-16 User ’s Manual A300 Modem Problem Procedure Communication software can’t initialize modem Make sure the computer ’s internal modem settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Mo dem Options in the Con trol Panel. Y ou can hear a dial to ne but can’t make a call If the call is going through a PBX machine , make sure the communication appli[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 A300 Sleep/Hibernation 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 . Problem Pro cedure The system will not enter sleep/ hibernation Is Windows Media Pla yer open? The syste m might[...]

9-18 User ’s Manual A300 Bluetooth For more information on wireless communication, refe r to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . i.LINK (IEEE1394) device Problem Procedure Cannot access Bluetooth device Make sure the computer ’s wireless communication switch is set to on. Make sure the Bluetooth Manager is running and the power to the Bluetooth devic[...]

User ’s Manual 9-19 A300 T OSHIBA sup port If you require any additional help using your compu te r 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 so it is import ant that yo[...]

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User ’s Manual 10-1 A300 Chapter 10 Disclaimers This chapter slates the Disclaime r(s) information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. CPU Central Processing Unit (C PU) Performance Disclaimer . CPU performance in your co mputer pr oduct may vary from specifi c ati ons under the following conditi ons: ■ use of certain external peripheral products [...]

10-2 User ’s Manual A300 64-Bit Computing. 64-bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing. 64-bit computing requires that the fo llowing hardware and software requirements are met: ■ 64-bit Operating System ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ■ 64-bit Device drivers ■ 64-bit applications[...]

User ’s Manual 10-3 A300 HDD drive cap acity 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,00 0,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, howe ve r , 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 capacity . Available storage capacity will also be less [...]

10-4 User ’s Manual A300 Copy protecti on Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media. Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration. LCD brightness and eye strain Y our LCD display ha s a brightness app roaching th at of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the b[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 A300 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Environme nt al requirements Power requirem ent s Operating Non -operating Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C Relative humidity 20% to 80% 10% to 90% Altitude (from sea level) 0 to 3,00 0 me ters 0 to 10,000 meter[...]

A-2 User ’s Manual A300 Built-in modem The ability of this feature is de pend ing on the model you purchased. Network control unit (N CU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of li ne T elephone line (ana log only) T ype of di aling Pulse To n e Control c ommand A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer ’s speaker Communication specification s C[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 A300 Appendix B Display Controller The display controller in te rprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pixels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for the internal LCD and external moni tors. A h[...]

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User ’s Manual C-1 A300 Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wirel ess LAN netw ork up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card specifications Form Factor ■ Mini Card Comp atibility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANs ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) ce rtified by the W i-Fi Alliance. The ‘Wi-F[...]

C-2 User ’s Manual A300 Radio characteris tics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purchased ■ T ype of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulation s. Although Wireless LAN wireless netwo rki ng prod ucts have been designed for operation in the[...]

User ’s Manual C-3 A300 T able Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision B and G) 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 A[...]

C-4 User ’s Manual A300 T able Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision A) *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Check if these channels can be used in your country/region. *3 These channels are availabl e to A/B/G combo type only . *4 Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only . Frequency R ange Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz Note 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220[...]

User ’s Manual D-1 A300 Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various international AC power outlets. Power cords need to meet the local standards and the specifications liste d as belo w: Certification agencies In Europe, two condu ctors power cord s must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual A300 For the United S tates and Canada, two pin pl ug configuration must be 2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V); while three pin be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as designated in the U.S. Na ti onal Electrical code handbo ok and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II. The following illustratio ns sh ow the plug shapes for USA, Austra lia[...]

User ’s Manual E-1 A300 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 type of machine do you ha[...]

E-2 User ’s Manual A300 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. A300) Model numbe r: (e.g. PSA30EYXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stolen: Y ea r Month Day Last name,[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 A300 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 mana ger ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information Intercha[...]

Glossary-2 User ’s Manual A300 IDE: integrated drive electronics I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting d iode LSI: large scale inte gration MB: megabyte OCR: optica l character recogn ition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: periphera l component[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 A300 analog signal: A si gna l whose characteristics such as ampli tude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. V oice communications are analog signals. ANSI: American National S tandards Institute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of te[...]

Glossary-4 User ’s Manual A300 byte: The repres entation of a single char acter. A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit; al so the smallest addressa ble unit within the system. C cache memor y: High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory , it stores[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 A300 components: Elements or part s (of a system) which make up the whole (system). Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to tra nsmit images, e.g. from a VCR to a TV . computer prog ram: A set of instruction s written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result. computer system: A combinatio[...]

Glossary-6 User ’s Manual A300 dialog box: A wi ndow that accepts user inpu t to make system settings or record other information. Digital Audio: An audio compression st andard that enables hig h-qua lity transmission and real-time playback of sound files. disk drive: The device that rando mly accesses informati on on a disk and copies it to the [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 A300 E echo: T o send back a refl ecti on of the transmitted data to the sending device. Y o u can display the information on the screen, or output it to the printer , or both. When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT (or other peripheral device) and then retransmits the data to printer , t he printer [...]

Glossary-8 User ’s Manual A300 H hard disk: A non-removable disk usuall y referred to as drive C. The factory installs this disk and onl y a trained engineer can remove it for servicing. Also called fixe d disk. hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechani cal devic e that reads and writes a hard disk. See also hard disk. hardware: The physical elect[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 A300 IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps. J jumper: A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit. K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; often used as e[...]

Glossary-10 User ’s Manual A300 mode: A method of opera tion, for example, the Boot Mode, Sle ep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. modem: Derived from modulator/demod ulat or , a device that converts (modulates) digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data (demodul ates) to digital format whe re received. monito[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 A300 pa r i 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 i s added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd. Parity can be set to none, odd, o r even. [...]

Glossary-12 User ’s Manual A300 rest art: Resetting a computer without turni ng it off (also called “warm boot” or “soft reset”). See also boot. RGB: Red, green and blue. A device that uses three input sign als, each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color (red , green and blue) or port for using such a device. See also CR[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 A300 T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input/o utput. TFT display: A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix tech nology with thin film transistor (TFT) to drive each cell. touchp ad: A pointing device inte[...]

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User ’s Manual Index-1 A300 Index A AC adaptor, 1-6, 2-6, 2-14, A-1 additional, 1-15, 8-9 connecting, 3-2 problems, 9-4 safety instructions, -iv, -xxiv ASCII characters, 5-7 B Battery charging, 6-7 life, 10-2 monitoring capacity, 6-9 real time clock, 6-4 Real Time Clock battery, 1-6, 6-4 retention time, 6-10 types, 6-3 Battery pack, 1-6, 1-14, 2-[...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual A300 ExpressCard, 1-7 location of slot, 2-3 overheating, -xxiv problems, 9-10, 9-11 using, 2-4, 8-2 External monitor, 8-9 controller, B-1 HW Setup, 7-3 port, 1-6, 2-3 problems, 9-12 F Fan vent location, 2-3 Fingerprint sensor, 2-9 location, 2-8, 4-1 problems, 9-10 using, 1-13, 4-2 FM tuner using, 4-31 FN + 1 (TOSHIBA zoomin[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 A300 I i.LINK (IEEE1394), 1-6 port, 2-3, 2-5 problems, 9-18 using, 8-12 illumination, See Indicator Indicator battery, 6-2 DC IN, 6-3 front edge logo, 2-1 Function button, 7-7 keyboard, 2-12 LAN, 4-35 optical disc drive , 2-13 power, 6-3 system, 2-9, 2-11 touchpad, 7-7 web camera, 2-9 wireless communication, 2-2, 4-33 K Key[...]

Index-4 User ’s Manual A300 P Password fingerprint sensor, 2-9 fingerprint utility, 1-13 power on, 1-9 problems, 9-6 starting the computer with, 6-1 3 user, 7-2 Pointing device problems, 9-9 touchpad, 4-1 Ports DC IN, 2-5 eSATA/USB combo, 2-3 external monitor, 2-3 HDMI, 2-3 headphone, 2-1 i.LINK (IEEE1394), 2-3 LAN, 2-3 microphone, 2-1 modem, 2-5[...]

User ’s Manual Index-5 A300 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard, 5-2 ENTER, 5-3 right ALT key, 5-3 right CTRL key, 5-3 scroll lock, 5-3 Sound system, 1-7 headphone, 1-6, 2-2 microphone, 2-2, 2-9 speaker, 2-8 volume control, 2-2 T TOSHIBA Accessibility, 1-11 TOSHIBA Assist, 1-12 TOSHIBA Bluetooth Stack, 1-13 TOSHIBA ConfigFree, 1-12 TOSH[...]

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