Toshiba M300 manual

PORTÉGÉ M300 TO S H I B A PORTÉGÉ M300 P or table P er sonal Computer User’ s Manual[...]

ii User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual Copyright © 2004 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 patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein . TOSHIBA POR TÉGÉ M300 Portable [...]

User ’ s Manual iii User ’ s Manual EU Dec lar ation of Conf or mity This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance with 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 [...]

iv User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual CE compliance This product is label led with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives, notably Electrom agnetic Compatibility Directive 89/ 336/EEC for the notebook an d the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter , the Radi o Equipment and T elecommunications T erminal[...]

User ’ s Manual v User ’ s Manual Network Compatibility Sta t ement 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. Germany A T AAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009 ,AN010 and DE03,04,05, 08,09,12,14,17 Greece A T[...]

vi User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual Optical disc driv e safety instr uctions Panasonic D VD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJD A765 Be sure to check the international pr ecautions at th e end of this section. ■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/R W drive empl oys a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retai[...]

User ’ s Manual vii User ’ s Manual D VD Super Multi UJ-822 ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Sho uld the unit ever require mainte nance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustm[...]

viii User ’ s Manual User ’ s Manual Inter national precautions CAUTION: This appliance conta ins a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o us e 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 ne[...]

User ’ s Manual ix User ’ s Manual OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråini ng överstigande gränsen för laserkl ass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaaralli sta lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF P[...]

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PORTÉGÉ M300 User ’ s Manual xi T able of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 : Introduction Equipment ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

xii User ’s Manual T able of Contents Chapter 3 : Getting Started Setting up your work space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 General conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Placement of the computer . . . . . . .[...]

User ’ s Manual xiii T able of Contents Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 17 CD/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Floppy disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xiv User ’s Manual T able of Contents Chapter 6 : Power and Power-Up Mo des Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1 Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 Battery indicators[...]

User ’ s Manual xv T able of Contents CF (CompactFlash) card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Inserting a CF card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Removing a CF card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

xvi User ’s Manual T able of Contents i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’ s Manual xvii T able of Contents Appendix E : AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Appendix F : If your computer is stolen Glossary Index[...]

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User ’ s Manual xix PORTÉGÉ M300 Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the PORTÉGÉ M300 computer . This powerful notebook comput er provides excellent expansion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provid e years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tel ls how to set up and b egin using your [...]

xx User ’s Manual Preface Chapter 4, Operating Basics , includes instructions on using the following devices: T ouch Pad, USB floppy disk drive, optical media drives, sound system, modem, Wireless communication features, LAN. It also provides tips on care of the comput er , floppy disks and CD/DVDs. Chapter 5, The Ke yboard , describes special ke[...]

User ’ s Manual xxi Preface K ey oper a tion Some operations require you to simulta neously use two or more keys. W e identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl an d at the same time press C . If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time[...]

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PORTÉGÉ M300 User ’ s Manual xxiii Gener al Pr ecautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever, certain precautions sho uld be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer . Be certain to read the general precau tions below and t[...]

xxiv User ’s Manual General Precautions PC card ov erheating Some PC cards can become hot with prolonge d use. Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instabili ty in the PC card operation. Also be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time. Mobile phones Use of mobile phones can interfer e with the audio system[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 Cha pter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, o ptions and accessories. Equipment chec klist Carefully unpack your computer . Sa ve the box and packing materials for future use. Hard w are Check to make sure you have al l the following items[...]

1-2 User ’s Manual Introduction Software Microsoft ® Windows XP Professional ■ The following software is prein stalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows XP Professional ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer ■ TOSHIBA Utilities ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility ■ DVD Video Player ■ TOSHIBA T ouchPad On/Off Utility ■ TOSHIBA Power Saver ■ TOSHIBA M[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-3 Introduction F eatures The computer uses TOSHIBA ’s advanc ed Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage, and high reliability . This computer in corporates the following features and benefits: Processor Memory [...]

1-4 User ’s Manual Introduction Power Disks Battery pack 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 AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable powe[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-5 Introduction DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive Some models are equi pped with a full-size, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive module that lets you 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-R at maximum 24 speed and CD-RW at maximum 24 speed. The drive supports the [...]

1-6 User ’s Manual Introduction Display The computer ’s LCD display panel supports high-resolution video graphics. The LCD screen can be set at a wide range of viewing an gles for maximum comfort and readability . Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Built-in 12.1” TFT LCD screen 16 M colors, with a resolution of 102 4 horizontal × 768 vertical pi[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-7 Introduction Slots Multimedia Infrared The serial infra red port is compatible with Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cablel ess 4 Mbps, 1.152 Mbps, 1 15.2 kbps, 57.6 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 19.2 kbps or 9.6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices. PC card The PC card slot accommodates on[...]

1-8 User ’s Manual Introduction Communications Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication. It su pports V .90 (V .92). The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions. It has a mode m jack for connecting to a telephone line. Both of V . 90 and V .92 are supported only in USA, Canada, [...]

User ’ s Manual 1-9 Introduction Wireless LAN Some computers in th is series are equipped with a Wireless LAN mini-PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing ra dio technology that complies with the IEEE 802.1 1 Standard (Revision A, B or G), and T urbo Mo[...]

1-10 User ’s Manual Introduction Security Special f eatures The following features are either un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more conveni ent to use. Security lo ck slot Connects an optional security l ock to anchor the computer to a desk or othe r large object. TOSHIBA Assist button Press this butt[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Instant security A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and disables the computer providing data security . Intelligent power supply A microprocessor in the computer ’ s intel ligent power supply detects the battery’s charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity . It also protects electronic compon[...]

1-12 User ’s Manual Introduction Optical media drive power icon Use this to turn the power of the optical media drive on or off. Clicking on the optical media drive icon on the taskbar will turn th e power of the optical media drive on or of f. If the optical media drive power is off, the disc tray will not open even if the eject button is pushed[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-13 Introduction Utilities This section describes preinstall ed utilities and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utili ty’ s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. TOSHIBA Power Saver T o access this power savings manage ment program, click start , click Control Panel , click Performance a[...]

1-14 User ’s Manual Introduction RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA Y ou can create CD/DVD s in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD pla yer and data CD/DVDs to store the files and fold ers on your hard disk drive. This software can be used on a model with DVD- ROM&CD-R/RW drive an d DVD Super Multi drive. [...]

User ’ s Manual 1-15 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The following options are available: TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices This utility has the change of a display devi ce, and the func tion to change displa y resolution. Press Fn + F5 to change the a[...]

1-16 User ’s Manual Introduction Advanced Port Replicator III The Advanced Port Replicator III provides the ports available on the computer in addition to separate PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports, a digital visual i nterface (DVI) port, i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) port, line-in jack and line-out jack, External monitor port, Universal Serial Bus port [...]

User ’ s Manual 2-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 Cha pter 2 T he Gr and T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before you ope rate the computer . F ront with the display closed The following figure shows the computer ’s front with its LCD display panel in the closed position. Front of the [...]

2-2 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Left side The following figure shows the computer ’s left side. The left side of the computer Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position. Push the latch to open the disp lay . Microphone ja ck A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaur[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the computer ’s right side. The right side of the computer External monitor port This external monitor por t lets you connect an external video display . PC card slot The PC card slot can accommodate a T ype II card. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards and CardBus PC cards.[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur CF Card s lot This slot accommodates CompactFlash. Y o u cannot use CompactFlash that doe s not conform to CompactF lash Association specifications. CF card eject button Press this button to eject a CompactFla sh Card from the CF card slot. Keep foreign objects out of the CF Ca rd slot. A pin or similar object [...]

User ’ s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Bac kside The following figure shows the computer ’s backside. The backside of the computer DC IN 15V jack Link indicator (gre en) LAN active indicator (orange) LAN jack DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack. Use only the model of AC adaptor that come s with the computer . Using the wr ong adapt[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Under side The following figure shows the undersid e of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer . The underside of the computer Notches Battery lock Docking Interface Memory module cover Battery release latch Battery pack Battery lock Slide this lock to release the batte[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our F ront with the display open This section shows the computer with the LCD display panel open. Refer to the appropriate illustration for details. T o open the display , push the display latch on the front of the LCD display panel and lift up. Position the LCD display panel at a comfortable viewing angle. The fro[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Display hinge The display hinge holds the LCD display pane l at easy-to-view angles. LCD screen The LCD screen displa ys high-contrast text and graphics. The co mputer’s XGA screen consists of 1024 × 768 pixels. Refer to Display Controller and Modes in App endix B . When the computer operates on the AC adapt[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our TOSHIBA Presentation button Press this button to change internal display , simultaneous display , or multi-monitor disp lay . The default setting is the simultaneous display on LCD and CRT with resolution of 1024 × 768. When you press this bu tton twice, the display mode returns to single display on LCD only .[...]

2-10 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur System indicators LEDs beneath icons, light when various computer operations are in progress. System indicators DC IN Power Battery HDD Wireless communication SD card DC IN The DC IN indicato r glows in green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor . If the adaptor ’s output volt age is abno rmal[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our K eyboar d indicators The figures below show the positi ons of the keypad overlay indicators and the Caps Lock indicator . When the Arrow mode indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor . When the Numeric mode in dicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers. When the Caps Lock i[...]

2-12 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur USB floppy disk driv e (optional) The optional USB floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-me gabyte or 720- kilobyte floppy disks. USB floppy disk drive USB conne c tor Insert this connector to the USB port of your computer . Disk-In-Use Indicator This indicato r lights when the floppy disk is bein g accessed. Fl[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Optical media driv es One of the following optical media driv es is installed in the computer: DVD- ROM&CD-R/RW drive or DVD Super Mu lti drive. An A T API interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When t he computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. For information on lo[...]

2-14 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur D VDs ■ DVD-R and DVD+R discs can be wri tten only once. T he recorded data cannot be erased or changed. ■ DVD-RW , DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once. Fo r m at s The drives support the fo llowing formats: D VD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive The full-size DVD-ROM&CD -R/RW drive module lets[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our AC ada ptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltag e 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, enabling you to use the computer in al most any country/region. T o recharge the b attery , [...]

2-16 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Use only the AC adaptor supplied as an accessory . Other AC adaptors have different voltage and termina l polarities and use of them may produce heat and smoke or even result in fire or rupture.[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 Chap ter 3 Getting Star ted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using you r computer . It covers the follo wing topics: ■ Setting up your work spa ce — for your health and safety ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urn ing on the power ■ Starting up for the fi[...]

3-2 User ’s Manual Getting Started General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer , but read the following to make sure yo ur work site provides a proper environment. ■ Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation. ■ Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to [...]

User ’ s Manual 3-3 Getting Started Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are prim ary factors in reducing work strain. Refer to the followin g tips. Posture and positioning of the computer ■ Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below th[...]

3-4 User ’s Manual Getting Started W or k habits A key to avoiding discomfort or injury fr om repetitive strain is to vary your activities. If possible, sched ule a variety of tasks into your workday . If you must spend long periods at the computer, finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency . ■ Sit in a [...]

User ’ s Manual 3-5 Getting Started 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug) Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug) ■ Use only the AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivale nt optional adaptor . Use of any othe r adaptors could damage your computer . TOS[...]

3-6 User ’s Manual Getting Started 2. Connect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on th e back of the computer . Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the comp uter should glow . Opening the display The computer ’s LCD display [...]

User ’ s Manual 3-7 Getting Started T ur ning on the pow er This section describes how to turn on the power . The Power button LED indicates the status. Refer to the Power indicator section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes . 1. Open the computer ’s LCD display panel. 2. Press and hold the computer ’s power button for two or three second[...]

3-8 User ’s Manual Getting Started T ur ning of f the pow er The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Sh ut down (Boot), Hibernation o r Standby mode. Shut Do wn mode (Boot mode) When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system’ s main screen. 1. If you have ente[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-9 Getting Started ■ Y o u can return to your previous 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 duration set by the System hibernate feature . ■ Y o u can use the panel power off feature. Starting [...]

3-10 User ’s Manual Getting Started Standby mode If you have to inte rrupt your work, you can turn off the power w ithout exiting from your software. Data is maintained i n the computer ’s main memory . When you turn on the power again, you can continue workin g right where you left off. Benefits of standby The standby feature provid es the fol[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-1 1 Getting Started Executing standby Y ou can enter standby mode in on e of three ways: 1. Click start , click T urn Off C omputer and click Stand By . 2. Close the computer ’s LCD display p ane l. This feature must be enabled. Refer to th e Setup Action tab in T OSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel. Open[...]

3-12 User ’s Manual Getting Started R estoring the pr einstalled softw ar e R estoring fr om R eco ver y HDD If preinstalled file s are damaged, us e the HDD Reco very installation to restore them. Creating Optical Recovery Disc s A recovery image of your computer is stored on the ha rd disk. Y ou may use this image to create CD or DVD recovery d[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-13 Getting Started Restoring from the Recovery HDD About 2GB of ha rd disk space is reserved fo r recovery partition. When re-setting up your hard disk, do not cha nge, delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual. Otherwise, space fo r software may be destroyed. In addition, if you use a third-party p[...]

3-14 User ’s Manual Getting Started R estoring fr om the Product Reco ver y Media If preinstalled file s are damaged, us e the Product Recovery DVD or th e TOSHIBA T ools & Utilities CD-ROM to restore them. Restoring the complete system T o restore the operating system and al l preinstalled soft ware, follow the steps below . 1. Load the Prod[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 Cha pter 4 Oper a ting Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the T ouch Pad, the USB floppy disk driv e (optional), optical media drives, Sound System, Modem, Wireless communication features and LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer , floppy disks and CD/DVDs. Us[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Using the USB flopp y disk drive USB floppy disk drive connects to one of the computer ’s USB ports. It accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks. Refer to Chapter 2, The Grand T our , for more information. Connecting USB floppy disk driv e T o connect the drive, plug the flop py disk drive’s [...]

User ’ s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Disconnecting USB floppy disk driv e When you have finished using the USB floppy disk drive, fol low the procedures below to disconnect it: 1. W ai t for the indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy disk activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the T ask Bar . 3. Click USB fl[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Loading discs T o load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below . 1. When the computer ’s power is on, press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly . Pressing the eject button 2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened . Pulling the disc tray open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the [...]

User ’ s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD shou ld lie below the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. Closing the CD/DVD disc tray Re moving discs T o remove the [...]

4-6 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 2. The CD/DVD extends slight ly over th e sides of the disc tray so you can hold it. Hold the CD/DVD gently and lift it ou t. Removing a CD/DVD 3. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. How to remo ve CD/D VD w hen the disk tray will not open Pressing the eject but[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Writing CDs on D VD-RO M&CD-R/RW drive The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive lets you write as well as read CD-ROMs. Observe the precaution s in this section to ensure the best performance for writing CDs. For information on loa ding and unloading CDs refer to the Using optical media drives section. Before writing[...]

4-8 User ’s Manual Operating Basics TOSHIBA has confirmed the opera tion of CD-R and CD-RW media of the manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed. ■ The actual number of rewr ites to CD-R W is affect ed by the quality of the disc and the way it is used. ■ Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite. ?[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Writing CD/D VDs on D VD Super Multi drive Y ou can use the DVD Super Mul ti drive to writ e data to either CD-R/R W or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+R W/-RAM discs. The foll owing applications for writing are preinstalled: Record Now!, and DLA licensed by Sonic Solution s. InterV i deo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a p[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual Operating Basics CD-R: T AIYO YUDEN CO., L TD. MITSUBISHI CHEMI CAL CORPORA TION RICOH Co., Ltd. Hitachi Ma xell Ltd. CD-RW : (Multi-Speed and High-Speed) MITSUBISHI CHEMI CAL CORPORA TION RICOH Co., Ltd. CD-RW : (Ultra-Speed) MITSUBISHI CHEMI CAL CORPORA TION DVD-R: DVD Specifications fo r Recordable Disc for Genera l Ve r s [...]

User ’ s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damag ed, writing or rewriting errors 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 quali ty of the disc and the w ay it is used. ■ There[...]

4-12 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ CD-RW (Ultra Speed +) media is not avai lable. If used, data may be lost or damaged. ■ Write from the computer's HDD to th e CD/DVD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device. ■ Writing with software other than RecordNow! and InterVideo WinDVD Creator[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics ■ Y o u cannot back up a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW using the “Exact Co py” functio n of RecordNow!. ■ Y o u cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video or DVD-R/-R W or DVD+R/+RW to CD-R/RW using th e “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!. ■ RecordNow! cannot re cord in packet format. ■ [...]

4-14 User ’s Manual Operating Basics DLA for T OSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use DLA: ■ This software supports only re writable discs (DVD+R W , DVD-RW , and CD-RW). It does not support DVD+R, DVD-R, and CD-R discs that are not rewritable. ■ DLA does not support formatting a DVD-RAM disc and writing to it. They are performe d[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics How to mak e a DVD-Video Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV-Camcorder: 1. Click [Start]-[All Programs] - [InterV id eo WinDVD Creator2] - [InterVideo WinDVD Creator] to launch WinDVD Creator . 2. Click [Capture] button then capture the vid eo data from the DV-Camcorder [...]

4-16 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ While recording video to DVD or tape, please close all other programs. ■ Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU. ■ Do not run communication applications like a mode m or a LAN. 2. Before recording the video to DVD ■ When you record to DVD disc, please use o[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Media care This section provides tips on prot ecting data stored on your CD/DVDs and floppy disks. Handle your media with care. The following simple precauti ons will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data sto red on them: CD/D VDs 1. Store your CD/DVDs in the container they came in to prote[...]

4-18 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Sound System This section describes audio controls includ ing sound levels and power management. V olume Contr ol The V olume Co ntrol utility lets you control the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording. ■ T o launch V olume Cont rol for playback, click start , point to All Programs , point [...]

User ’ s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics Modem This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telepho ne jack. Region selection T elecommunication re gulations vary from one regio n to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings a re correct for the region in which it will be used. T[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual Operating Basics AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system. Open the Dialing Properties dialog box afte r selecting region. The dialing properties dialog bo x will be displayed automatically afte r you select the region. Location list for region select ion. A submenu app[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a te lephone jack. Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal modular cable, foll ow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephon e jack and pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect th e cable from the computer[...]

4-22 User ’s Manual Operating Basics W ireless LAN The Wireless LAN is co mpatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum /Orthogonal Frequ ency Division Multiplexing radio technology that compli es with IEEE802.1 1 Wireless L AN standard (Revision A, B or G) and T urbo Mode. ■ Theoretical maximu m speed: 54Mbps (IEEE80[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth™ wireless technology eli minates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop co mpute rs, printers and mobile phones. Y ou cannot use the built-in Bluetooth functions and an optional Blueto oth SD card 3 simultaneously . Bluetooth wireless technolog[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Release Notes related to the Bluetooth TM St ack for Windows ® by T OSHIBA 1. Install: On Windows2000 or Windows XP , Bluetooth TM Stack for Windows ® by TOSHIBA does not need signature. 2. Fax applicati on software: Regarding F AX application software, there are so me software that you cannot use on this Bl[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics W ireless communication Indica tor The wireless communication indicator in dicates the status of the wireless communication functions. If you used the T ask Bar to disable W-LAN, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to re cognize W-LAN. Open or click the following: start , [...]

4-26 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Connecting LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable , follow the steps below . 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the compu ter . 2. Plug one end of the cabl e into th e LAN jack. Pre ss gently until you hear the latch click into place. Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug t[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer T o help ensure long , trouble-free oper ation, keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids aroun d the computer . ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer . If the compu ter does get wet, turn the power o f f immediately and l et the computer dry comp letely be[...]

4-28 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Hea t dispersal T o protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor . If the computer ’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing spe ed is lowered. Y ou can select whether to control the CPU temperatur e by turn ing on the fan first, [...]

User ’ s Manual 5-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 Cha pter 5 T he K eyboar d 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 functi ons can be executed on the computer . The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layo[...]

5-2 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Function k eys: F1 … F12 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 F1 2 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions wh en pressed. Used in combination wi th the Fn key , keys marke[...]

User ’ s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F1 1 to access the integrated keypad. When activated, the keys wi th gray markings on the b ottom edge become numeric keypad keys ( Fn + F11 ) or cursor control keys ( Fn + F10 ). Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys. The powe [...]

5-4 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Instant security: Press Fn + F1 to blank the screen to pre vent others from accessing your data. T o restor e the scr een and original setting s, press any key or press the T ouch Pad. If a screensaver password is registered, a dialog box will appear . Enter the screen saver password and click OK . If no password i[...]

User ’ s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard Display selection: Press Fn + F5 to change the acti ve display device. When you press these hot keys, a dialog box appears. On ly selectable devices will be displaye d. Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change th e device. When you release Fn and F5 , the selected device will change. If you hold down these hot ke[...]

5-6 User ’s Manual The Keyboard T ouch Pad: Pressing Fn + F9 in a windows environment enables or disables the T ouch Pad function. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an ico n. LCD screen resolution selection: Press Fn + Space keys to change the LCD screen resolution. Each time when you press these h[...]

User ’ s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard W indows special k eys The keyboard p rovides two keys that have special functions in Windows: Windows logo key activates the start menu and the other , the application key , has the same function as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Window s start menu. This key has the same function as the secon[...]

5-8 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Numeric mode T o turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F1 1 . The Numeric mode indicator lights. Now try numeric data entry using the keys in the figure below . Press Fn + F1 1 again to tu rn off the overlay . The numeric keypad over lay T empor arily using nor mal keyboard (o ver lay on) While using the overlay , y[...]

User ’ s Manual 5-9 The Keyboard T empor arily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode , you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key . If the computer is in Arrow mode , you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key . Generating ASCII c har acters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using [...]

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User ’ s Manual 6-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 Cha pter 6 P o wer and P ow er-Up Modes The computer ’s power resources incl ude the AC adaptor , battery pack and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changi ng batteries, tips for saving battery power , an d power up modes. [...]

6-2 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions continued P ow er indicators As shown in the above table, the Battery , DC IN an d Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge stat us. Batter y indicators Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the batt[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power sta tus with the AC adaptor connected: P ow er indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status: Ba tter y types The computer has three types of batteries: ■ Battery pack ■ High capacity battery pack (optional) ■ Re[...]

6-4 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes T o ensure that the battery pack mainta ins its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery power at le ast once a month until the batt ery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures. If the computer is contin uously opera ted on AC power through an A[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Re al Time Clock (RT C) batter y The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar . It also maintains the system configuration. If the R TC battery becomes complete ly discharged, the system loses this data and the real time clock and cale ndar stop workin[...]

6-6 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 3. Never short-circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object. A short-circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury . T o avoid accidental short-circuit, always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the te rminals with electrical ta[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes Caution 1. Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired, or after the display of a warning message indicatin g that the battery pack’s power is exhausted. Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data. 2. Never dispose of[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Char ging the ba tteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the Battery i ndicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If you continue to use th e computer while the Battery indicator flas hes, the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you don’t los[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-9 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 th e battery charges to its full capacity , charge the battery at room temp erature of 10° to [...]

6-10 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Maximizing ba tter y operating time A battery’s usefulness depends on h ow long it can supply pow er on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a battery depe nds on: ■ How you configure the computer (f or example, whether you enabl e battery-power saving options). The co mputer provid es a b[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes Extending ba tter y life T o maximize the life of your battery pack: ■ 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 . ■ If you have extra batter y packs, rotate[...]

6-12 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes R eplacing the batter y pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one. The life of t he battery pack is generally about 500 recharges. If the Batte ry indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery , the battery pack needs to be[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Slide and hold the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal, then slide out the battery pack. Releasing the battery pack 7. Return your co mputer to the upright position. Installing the ba tter y pack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer ’s [...]

6-14 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 5. Secure the battery pack lock. Check the battery lock was changed to the lock position ( ). Securing the battery cover 6. Return your computer to the upright position. T OSHIBA P assw or d Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security: User and Supervisor . User pass w[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-15 Power and Power-Up Modes User Password field ■ Set (button) Click this button to register a password of up to 50 characters. After a password is set, you will be prompt ed to enter it when you sta rt the computer . ■ Delete (button) Click this button to delete a registered password. Before you can delete a password, you m[...]

6-16 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes ■ Disable (button) Click this button to invalidate th e to ken. Y ou cannot reval idate old tokens, but you can use the same SD cards to create new tokens. Super visor password If you set a supervisor password, some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the user password. T o set a s[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-17 Power and Power-Up Modes P owe r-up modes The computer has the following po wer-up modes: ■ Boot: Computer shuts down withou t saving data. Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode. ■ Hibernation: Data in memo ry is saved to the hard disk. ■ Standby: Data is maintained in the computer ’s mem[...]

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User ’ s Manual 7-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 Cha pter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer . TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General, Display , Boot Priority , Keyboard, CPU, LAN, Device Config , Parallel/Printer and USB. Accessing HW Setup T o run HW Setup, click start , click Co[...]

7-2 User ’s Manual HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS ve rsion an d contains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date. Display This tab lets you customize your comput er ’s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an extern al monitor . Power On Dis play Lets you use the disp[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p Y ou can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the compute r is booting: * 1 FDD is looked for w hen the boot disk is contained in externa l FDD. When SD memory card is set as the boot di sk, external FDD is looked for first. Next, SD memory card is looked[...]

7-4 User ’s Manual HW Setup 3. Use the left/right cursor keys to hi ghlight the boot device you want and press Enter . Network Boot Protocol This feature sets the p rotocol to remotely boot from the network. [PXE] Sets PXE as the protocol (Default). [RPL] Sets RPL as the protocol. Keyboard External Keyboard Fn key Use this option to set a key com[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-5 HW Setu p Wa ke-up on Keyboard When this feature is enabl ed and the computer is in Standby 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 standby mode . CPU This function lets you set the CPU operati ng mode. Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode [...]

7-6 User ’s Manual HW Setup LAN Wa ke-up on LAN This feature lets the computer ’s pow er be turned on when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN. Built-in LAN This feature enables o r disables the Built-in LAN. Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration. Parallel/Printer Some models are equipped wit[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-7 HW Setu p Parallel Port Mode The options i n this tab are ECP and Standard Bi-directional . USB USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulat ion Use this option to enable or disable USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emula tion. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulati[...]

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User ’ s Manual 8-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 Cha pter 8 Optional De vices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabiliti es and its versatility . This chapter describes connection or installatio n of the following devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ■ PC card ■ SD card ■ CF (CompactFlash) card ■ Memory expa[...]

8-2 User ’s Manual Optional Devices PC car d The computer is equipped with a PC card slot that can accommodate a T ype II card. Any PC card that meet s industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be instal led. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards, including PC card 16’s multif unction card and CardBus PC cards. CardBus suppor[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices 5. Grasp the PC card and draw it out. Removing the PC card SD car d The computer is equi pped with an SD card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards wi th various memory capacities. SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants,[...]

8-4 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Inse r tin g an SD ca rd T o insert an SD card, follow the steps below . 1. Insert an SD card in the SD card slot. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting an SD card R emoving an SD card T o remove an SD card, follow th e steps below . 1. Open the Safely Remove Hardware ic on on the T ask Bar . 2[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices SD card car e 1. Do not write to a n SD card if the battery powe r is low . Low power could affect writing accuracy . 2. Do not remove an SD card while read/wri te is in progress. 3. The SD card is designed so that it can be inserted on ly one way . Do not try to force the SD card into the SD card slot. 4. Do [...]

8-6 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Inser ting a CF car d T o insert a CF card, follow the ste ps below . 1. Press the CF card eject button to extend it. 2. Press the extended eject button to pop the Dummy card out sligh tly . 3. Insert the CF card i nto the slot. 4. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting a CF card R emoving a CF car[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices CF card car e 1. CF card used is consumable items, so make sure you back up important data. 2. Do not twist or be nd CF card. 3. Do not expose CF card to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid. 4. Do not touch the metal part of a CF card or e xpose it to liquids or let it ge[...]

8-8 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Installing memor y module Follow the steps below to install a me mory module. 1. Set the computer to boo t mode and turn the computer ’s power of f. Make sure the Power indicator is off. 2. Remove AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer . 3. T urn the computer upside dow n and remove the battery p[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices 7. Seat the memory module cover and secure it with one scre w . 8. Install the battery pack. Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for details. 9. Return your co mputer to the upright position. 10. T urn the computer power on and make sure the added memory is recog[...]

8-10 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 7. Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out. Removing the memory module 8. Seat the memory module cover and secure it with one screw . 9. Install the battery pack. Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for de tails. 10. Return your computer to the upright posi[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices USB flopp y disk driv e The USB floppy disk drive module can be connected to the USB port. For details on connecting the USB floppy disk drive mod ule, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Exter nal monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external mo nitor port on the computer . The comp[...]

8-12 User ’s Manual Optional Devices i.LINK (IEEE1394) i.LINK (IEEE1394) is used for hig h-s peed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as ■ Digital video cameras ■ Hard disk drives ■ MO drives ■ CD-RW drives Precautions ■ Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the computer . There is a possibility that the[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-13 Optional Devices Connecting 1. Make sure the connectors are pr operly aligned and pl ug the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable into the computer . Connecting the i.LINK(IEEE1394) cable into the computer 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the de vice. Note the following when you use i.LINK: ■ Y o u may need to install drivers for [...]

8-14 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Advanced P or t R eplica tor IIl In addition to the ports available on the computer , the Advanced Port Replicator lll provides serial port and separate ports fo r PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. The Advanced Port Replicator connects directly to the docking interface on the underside of the co mputer . Th e AC a[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-15 Optional Devices Par a l le l p ri nt er Y ou can connect any standard Centro nics-compatible parallel printer to your computer . All you need is an IBM PC™ parallel printer cable. Y our dealer can supply one or you can purcha se one at most computer stores. The cable’s connectors are designed so that it is impossible for[...]

8-16 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Security loc k Security locks enable you to anchor yo ur computer and optional Advanced Port Replicator III to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer or Advanced Port Replicator III. The computer has a security lock slot on the left side and right side. Attach one end[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 Cha pter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should problems occur , following the procedures in this cha pter can help to determine th e cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowin g what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. [...]

9-2 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Preliminar y chec klist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious probl em. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer . This includes your printer and any other external device you are [...]

User ’ s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Har dware and system chec klist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’ s ha rdware or attached peripherals. Ba sic problems may occur in the following areas: System star t-up When the computer does not sta rt properly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power[...]

9-4 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is su ccessful, the computer tries to loa d the operating system, depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHIBA HW Setup program. If any of the following conditions are presen t, the self test failed: ■ The computer stops and d[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trou ble turning on the co mputer with the AC a daptor connected, check the DC IN indicator . Refer to Chap ter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicato r . For informatio[...]

9-6 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attached ( Battery indicator does not glow in orange.) If the battery is completely discharged, it will not begin charging immediately . W ait a fe w minutes. If the battery still does not charge, make sure the outlet of the AC adaptor is supplying power . T est [...]

User ’ s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Real Time Clock Passwor d K eyboar d Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . Problem Pro cedure The following message is Displayed on the LCD screen: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent. Press [F1] key to set Date/Time[...]

9-8 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Inter nal LCD display panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer ’s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup , for more information. Har d disk driv e Problem Procedure No display Press hotkeys Fn + F5 to change the display priority , to make sure it is not set for an external monitor . Markings a[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting D VD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive 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 disc tray is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Check wh ether the drive pow er is on. I f the power is off, click o[...]

9-10 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting D VD Super Multi drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Cannot write correctly If you have tr ouble writing, ma ke sure you are observing the following precauti ons: ■ Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. ■ Use only the sof[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting USB floppy disk driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . SD card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Check the type of CD/D VD you are using. Th e drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video CD -R OM : CD-DA, CD-T ext, Photo CD TM (single/multi-session), CD-ROM Mode 1, Mod[...]

9-12 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting PC car d Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . CF car d Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Infrar ed por t Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software. Problem Procedure PC card e rror occurs Reseat the PC card to make sure it is firmly connected. Make s[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting P ointing De vice If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouch Pad Problem Procedure 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 standby its normal[...]

9-14 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting USB mouse (optional) 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 to the USB po rt. Double-clicking does no[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. Memor y expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installin g memory modules. Problem Pro cedure USB device does not work Check for a firm cable connectio n between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device. Make sure [...]

9-16 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Sound System Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. Exter nal monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your monitor’s documentation. Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial. Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connecti on is s[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) Modem Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not function Make sure the cable is se curely connected to the computer and to the device. Make sure the device’s power is turned on. Reinstall the drivers. Open the Win dows Control Panel and double -click the Add Hardware icon. Fol low the on-sc[...]

9-18 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting LAN W ireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communica tion, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Y o u cannot receive an incoming call Check the rings before auto answer setting in your communications application.[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-19 T roubleshooting Bluetooth For more informa tion on wireless comm unication , refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Printer Refer also to the Parallel printer sections in Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to the troubleshooting and other re levant secti ons in your printer and software documentation. Problem Procedure Cannot[...]

9-20 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting T OSHIBA suppor t If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the compute r , you may n eed to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance. Before you call Some problems you experien ce may be related to software or the operating system, it is importa[...]

User ’ s Manual A-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications . Physical Dimensions En vironmental Requirements Power Requirements Size 286.0 (w) × 233.0 (d) × 28.9 /3 2.9(h) millim eters (not including parts that extend beyond the main body) Conditions Ambient temperature Rel[...]

A-2 User ’s Manual Specifications Built-in Modem Network control unit (NCU) Ty p e o f N C U AA T ype of line T elephone li ne (analog only) T ype of dialing Pulse To n e Control command A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer ’s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Data: Full duplex Fax: Ha lf duplex Commun[...]

User ’ s Manual B-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 A ppendix B Display Contr oller and Modes Display controller The display controller inte rprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pe ls on or of f. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for the internal LCD a nd ex[...]

B-2 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes T able1 Vi deo modes (VGA) Vide o mode T ype Resolution Character matrix (pels) LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency V ertica l ( H z ) 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 × [...]

User ’ s Manual B-3 Display Controller and Modes T able1 V ideo modes (VGA) continued Vid eo mode Ty p e Resolution Charac ter matrix (pels) LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency V ertical (Hz) D VGA Grph 320 × 200 Pels 8 × 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256 K 70 E VGA Grph 640 × 200 Pels 8 × 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256 K 70 F VGA Grph 640 × 350 Pels 8 ×[...]

B-4 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes T able 2 Video modes Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Ve r t i c a l frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 256/25 6K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 256/25 6K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1280 × 1024 256/256K (Virtual) 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1400 × 1050 256/256K (Virtual) 2[...]

User ’ s Manual B-5 Display Controller and Modes T able 2 V ideo modes continued Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 × 1024 64K/6 4K (Virtual) 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1400 × 1050 64K/6 4K (Virtual) 64K[...]

B-6 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes T able 2 V ideo modes continued Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Ve r t i c a l frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 × 1024 16M/16M (Virtual) 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1400 × 1050 16M/16M (Virtual) 1[...]

User ’ s Manual B-7 Display Controller and Modes Display settings 1. Y o u cannot move from the [Settings] tab of [Display Properties] to the multi-monitor when you are using the displ ay of the computer and an external CRT display or a TV at the sam e time. *The [Settings] tab is displayed in the followi ng steps; 1) Open [Control Panel ], click[...]

B-8 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes 3) Sel ect either Monitor (CRT display) or T elevision, then select Apply button, because the Prima ry Device is fixed into Notebook (the display of the computer). Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Gr aphics Controller Prope...(1) 2. Some reproduced DVD picture ma y not be displayed when the display of th[...]

User ’ s Manual C-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 A ppendix C Wi re l e s s L A N Car d Specifica tions Form Factor Mini PCI T ype III Compatibility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 Standard for Wireless LANS ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The ‘Wi-Fi CER TIFIED’ logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Allia nce. Network Operatin g System ?[...]

C-2 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN Radio Char acteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purchased ■ T ype of product Wireless communication i s often subject to local radio regu lations. Although Wireless LAN wireless netwo rking products have been designed for operation[...]

User ’ s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN W ireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (R evision B and G) *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or T OSHIBA Sales office for information about the countries/regi ons in which these channels can be used. When installing Wi reless LAN cards, the channel configura tion is managed as fo[...]

C-4 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN W ireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Re vision A) Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 100 5500 104 5520 108 5540 11 2 556 0 11 6 558 0 120 5600 124 5620 128 5640 132 5660 136 5680 140 5700 149 5745 153 5765 157 5785 161 5805[...]

User ’ s Manual C-5 W ireless Channels Sets (T urbo Mode) *3 These channels are available to Atheros module type only . W ireless Channels Sets (T urbo Mode) *4 These channels are available to Atheros A/B/G combo type onl y . Frequency Range Channel ID 2400-2483.5 MHz Note 6 2437 US only * 3 Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz Note 42 5210 U[...]

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User ’ s Manual D-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 A ppendix D Bluetooth wir eless tec hnolog y Inter oper ability Bluetooth TM Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless te chnol ogy that is based on Frequ ency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technolog y , and is compliant to: ■ Bluetooth Specificatio n V[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability ■ Bluetooth wireless technol ogy is a new innovative technology , and TOSH IBA has not confirmed com p atibility of its Bluetooth TM products with all computers and/or equipment using Blueto oth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers. Always use Bluetooth TM C[...]

User ’ s Manual D-3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless te chnology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of energy emitted by devices with Blu etooth wireless technology however is far much less than the ele[...]

D-4 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux cond itions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de br ouillage et (2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouill age radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de c[...]

User ’ s Manual D-5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability (The model with embedded Wireless LAN module: P A3234U-1MPC) Relevant transmitters include F CC IDs: CJ6UP A3234WL, CJ6UP A3 232BT (The model with embedded Wireless LAN module: P A3297U-1MPC) Relevant transmitters include F CC IDs: CJ6UP A3297WL, CJ6UP A3 232BT (The model with emb[...]

D-6 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability Using Bluetooth TM Car d from T OSHIBA equipment in J apan In Japan, the freq uency bandwidth of 2,400~2,48 3.5 MHz for second generation low-powe r data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification system s (premises radio station and[...]

User ’ s Manual D-7 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00-17:00 T oll Free T e l : 0120 -13-1 100 Direct Dial : 03-3457-5916 F AX : 03-5444-9450 De vice Authorization This device obtains the T e chnical Regu lation Conformity Certification a nd the T echnical Conditions Compliance Appr oval, an[...]

D-8 User ’s Manual Appr o ved Countries/R e gions for use (Bluetooth TM wir eless tec hnolog y) Bluetooth TM Card fro m T OSH IBA equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/region s in the following table. Countries/regions that have approved Bluetooth TM Card from TOSHIBA Do not use this e quipment except in the coun tries/regi[...]

User ’ s Manual E-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 A ppendix E A C P o wer Cor d and Connector s 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: Cer tifica tion a gencies Length: Mi[...]

E-2 User ’s Manual In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power co rd must be VDE type, H05VV-F . For the United States and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (12 5V) and th ree pin plug configuratio n must be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as desi gna t[...]

User ’ s Manual F-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 A ppendix F If y our computer is stolen Should your comput er be stol en , howeve r , we’l l help you try to find it. Before contacting TOSHIBA, please prepare the following information which is necessary to uniquely identi fy your computer: ■ In which co untry was your computer stolen? ■ What type of mach[...]

F-2 User ’s Manual If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: T OSHIBA Europ e GmbH T echnical Servi ce and Support Leibnizstr . 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Owner’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. TOSHIBA Pocket PC e350) Model number: (e.g. PSA50 YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossary-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 Glossar y The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for re ference. Abbreviations AC: alternating curre nt AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National Standards In stitute APM: advanced power manager ASCII: American Standard Code for Informatio[...]

Glossary-2 User ’s Manual Glossary IrDA : Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale integration MB: megab yte MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR: optical character reco gnition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral component intercon [...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such a s amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. V oice communications are analog signals. ANSI: American National Standards Instit ute. An organizatio n established to adopt and define standards for a variety o[...]

Glossary-4 User ’s Manual Glossary bus: An interface for transmis sion of signals, data or electric power . byte : The representation of a sing le c haracter . A sequence of eight bi ts treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressable unit within the system. C cache memory: High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as anoth er co mputer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component. components: Elements or parts[...]

Glossary-6 User ’s Manual Glossary delete: T o remove data fro m a disk or other data storage device. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A pro gram that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer . The CONF IG.SYS file contains device drivers that MS-DOS loads when you turn the computer on. dialog box: A windo[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary escape: 1) A code (ASCII code 27), signalin g the computer that what follows are commands; used with periphe ral devices such as printers and modems. 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress. escape guard tim e: A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distin guishes betwe[...]

Glossary-8 User ’s Manual Glossary hardware: The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system: typicall y , the computer itself, exte rnal disk drives, etc. See also software and firmware. hertz: A unit of wave frequency th at equals one cycle p er second. hexadecimal: The base 16 numberi ng system composed of the digits 0 t[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary 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 equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10th power . See also byte and kilobyte. KB: See kilobyte. keyboard[...]

Glossary-10 User ’s Manual Glossary mode: A method of operati on, for exam ple, the boot mode, standby mode or the hibernation mode. modem: Derived from modulator/demodulator , a device that converts (modulates) digital data for transmission ov er telephone lines and then converts modulated data (dem odula tes) to digital format where received. m[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary P parallel interface: Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information one byte (8 bits) at a time. See also serial interface. parity: 1) The symmetrical relationshi p between two parameter values (integers) both of which are either o n or of f; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial co mmunicat[...]

Glossary-12 User ’s Manual Glossary restart: Resetti ng a computer without turning it off (also called “wa rm boot” or “soft reset”). See also boot. RGB: Red, green, and blue . A device that uses three input signals, each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color (red, green, and blue) or port for using such a device. See al[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CR T disp lay screen connected to the computer for da ta input/out p ut. 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 ce ll. T ouch Pad : A pointin[...]

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User ’ s Manual Index-1 PORTÉGÉ M300 Inde x A AC adaptor 4 additional 15 , 10 connecting 4 DC IN 15V jack 5 Advanced Port Replicator III 16 , 14 ASCII characters 9 B Battery charging 8 extending life 11 indicator 10 , 2 location 6 monitoring capacity 9 real time clock 4 , 5 safety precau tions 5 save mode 11 types 3 Battery charger 15 , 10 Batt[...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual Index DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive 5 locatio n of slot 3 problems 9 using 3 writing 7 E Environment 1 Equipment checklist 1 Equipment setup general conditions 2 placement 2 Ergonomics lighting 3 seating and posture 3 work habits 4 F Floppy disk care 17 Fn + Ctrl (enhan ced keyboard simulation) 3 Fn + Enter 3 Fn + Esc (s ound m[...]

User ’ s Manual Index-3 Index K Keyboard 6 , 1 emulating enhance d key- board 2 Fn Sticky key 6 Function keys F1...F12 2 hot keys 3 problems 7 typewriter keys 1 Windows special keys 7 Keypad overlay 10 , 7 Arrow mode 7 Numeric mode 8 temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) 8 temporarily using overlay (overlay off) 8 turning on the overlays[...]

Index-4 User ’s Manual Index Power button location 7 conditions 1 hibernation mo de 8 indicators 2 panel on/off 11 , 17 problems 4 shut down m ode (boot mode) 8 standby mode 10 system auto off 17 turning off 8 turning on 7 Power-up mo des 17 Printer parallel 6 , 15 Problems AC power 5 Analyzing symptoms 2 Battery 5 Bluetooth 19 CF card 12 DVD Sup[...]

User ’ s Manual Index-5 Index T TOSHIBA Assist 14 TOSHIBA Assist button 10 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 14 TOSHIBA Controls 13 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 14 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 14 TOSHIBA Power Saver 13 TOSHIBA Presentation bu tton 10 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Util- ity 13 TOSHIBA Theft Registration 2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 13 U USB 6 location 2 , 3 pro[...]

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