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

User ’s Manual iii mini NB300/NB305 MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of the MultiMediaCard Association. Other trademarks and registered trad emarks not listed above may be used in this manual. EU Conformity S t atement This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance wi th the relate d European Directives. Responsibl e for CE-Marking is [...]

User ’s Manual iv mini NB300/NB305 Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in workin g environments that are not approved ar e not the responsibili ty of TOSHIBA. The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved wo rking environments may be: ■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area. ?[...]

User ’s Manual v mini NB300/NB305 Following information is only for EU-memb er states: Disposal of product s Disposal of batteries a nd/or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates tha t products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators ca n be disposed of w ith [...]

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

User ’s Manual vii mini NB300/NB305 REACH - Compliance St atement The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (R egistration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemica ls), entered into force on 1 June 2007. T oshiba will meet all REAC H requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information ab out the chemi[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 1-2 Introduction ■ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA eco Utility ■ Online Manual ■ TOSHIBA mini NB300/NB305 User's Manual (This manual) Documentation ■ TOSHIBA mini NB300/NB305 Personal Comp uter User ’s Manual ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Control ■ W arra nty informat ion ■ TOSHIB[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction Disks Keyboard Pointing Device Power Legal Footnote (Memor y (Main System)) *2 For more information rega rding Memory (Main Syst em), p lease refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the *2 above. Hard disk drive This computer supports SA T A 3.0Gbps and is equipped with one of the follo wing har[...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Ports Slots Multimedia 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 th e batteries when they are low . It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug encl osure. As the[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Communications Head phone jack This jack lets you connect speakers or a stereo headphone. When you connect an external speaker or headphones, the internal speaker is automatically disabled. Microphone j ack A 3.5mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for stereo microphone inpu t, [...]

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

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

User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction Hibernation Mode This feat ure lets you tu rn off the power to the computer without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are automatically saved to the hard disk drive so that when you next turn the power on again, you can continue working right where you left off. Refer to the T urning off th e [...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction T OSHIBA V alue Added Package Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed uti lities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on their operation, please refer to each utility's online manu al, help files or README.TXT file. TOS HI BA F las h Ca [...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The foll owing options are available: TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility helps you monitor your power savings by showing approximate real time power cons umption. Furthe rmore, it shows approximate ac cum[...]

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Back side Figure 2-5 show s the computer’s back side. The computer ’s back side Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou should ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. The underside of the computer DC IN 19V jack Th[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Battery safety lo ck Slide this latch into its "Unlock" position in order to release the battery pack ready for removal. Speaker The speaker emits sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as l ow battery condition, generated by the system. Memory module slot The memory module slot[...]

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automa tically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts volts and to a frequency of ei ther 50 or 60 hertz, enabl ing you to use this computer in almost any coun try/region. The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer . T o[...]

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes for more information. 1. Open the computer's display panel. 2. Press the computer'[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted 1. Power button T urning on the pow er St arting up for the first time The Windows ® 7 Welcome screen will be the first screen d isplayed when you turn on th e power . Follow the o n-screen instructions on ea ch screen in order to properly inst all the operating system. 1 When it is displayed, be sure to read [...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted T urning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode. Shut Down Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Do wn Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the opera ting system's main screen the next time it is turned o[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hiberna tion Mode feature pro vides the followin g benefits: ■ Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery condition. ■ Y ou can return to your previo us working environment immediately when you turn on the computer .[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Sleep Mode In Sleep mode the power remains on, but the processor and all other devices are in Sleep mode. Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more ra pidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature. ■ Saves power by shutti[...]

User ’s Manual 3-10 Getting S tarted Executing Sleep Mode Y ou can enter Sleep Mode in one of th ree ways: 1. Click Windows S tart button, poi nt to , and then cl ick Sleep . 2. Close the display panel. This featu re must be enabled. Refer to th e Power Options in the Contro l Panel. 3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer [...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted System Recovery Opti ons A hidden partition is allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options. This partition stores files which can be used to repair the syst em in the event of a problem. System Recovery O ptions The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard di sk when shipp[...]

User ’s Manual 3-12 Getting S tarted Creating Recovery Media This section describes how to crea te Recovery Media. A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to eit her DVD or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps: 1. Select either blank DVD or USB Flash Memory . 2. The applicati[...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-in stalled sof tware from the Recovery hard d isk drive A portion of the total hard disk dr ive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition stores files which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem. If you subsequently set up your hard [...]

User ’s Manual 3-14 Getting S tarted 1. Load the Recovery Media into the optical di sc drive or USB port and turn off the computer's power . 2. While holding down F12 key on the keyboard, tu rn on your co mputer - when TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> appears, release the F12 key . 3. Use the up and down cursor keys to se lect e ither [...]

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

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

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics St arting the USB Sleep an d Charge Utility T o start the utility , click Sta rt  All Programs  TOS HI BA  Utilities  USB Sleep and Charge . Y ou can set T ypica l Mode/Alternate Mode/Disabl e USB sleep and charge function also in BIOS Se tup menu. Please refer to Accessing HW Setup in Chapter 7 for[...]

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

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics ■ Y ou might not be able to use the 'Disc Backup' function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media record er . ■ If you add data to a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer)[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics Using the web camera Built-in web camera is provided with some models. This section describe s the bundled webcam utility , which c an capture still and video images. The web camera will auto-run when Windo ws starts. Web Ca m er a Ensure that you remove the protective plastic film that covers the Web Camera be[...]

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

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Using the microphone Y ou can u se the built-in or an external micro phone that connects to the microphone jack to record sounds into your application s. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applic ations that support such functions. Since your computer ha s a microphone and speaker , "feedback&q[...]

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics 7. Slide your SIM card into the SIM Card Slot with the metal connectors facing up. 8. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer (1). 9. Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery safety lock (2) is in its lock position. Securing the battery pack 10. Turn your co mput[...]

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

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics LAN The computer has built-in suppo rt for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN. LAN cable types If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE- TX), be sure t[...]

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

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

User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics Heat dispersal T o protect from overheating, the pr ocessor has an internal temperature sensor . If the computer ’s internal temperature rises to a cert ain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the pro ce ssing speed is lowered. Y ou can select whether to control the processor temperature by turning on the[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard Keyp ad overl ay Y our computer 's 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 keyb oard with the relevant keys havi ng grey letters at their front edge. The overlay provides the same functions as the num[...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T emporarily using normal keyboard (ove rlay on) While using the overlay , you can te mporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off: 1. Hold FN and press any other key - this ke y wil l operate as if the overla y were off. 2. T yp e upper-case characters b y holding FN + SHIF[...]

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

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-up Modes Procedures T o recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer , connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet - the Battery indicator will glow amber while the battery is being charged. Tim e The following table shows the approximate time requir[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-up Modes In such cases you should follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Fully discharge the battery by leavin g it in the computer with the power on until the system automat ically turns itself off. 2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer , and to a wall outlet that is supplying power .[...]

User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-up Modes ■ The environmental temperature - operating time decreases at low temperatur es. ■ The condition of the battery terminals - you should always ensure the terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery p ack. Ret aining dat a with power off When you turn off y[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-up Modes Replacing the battery p ack Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item. The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging, and wi ll need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operati ng life. In ad dition to this[...]

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-up Modes St art ing t he compu ter by p ass word If you have already registered a password, there is one way to start the computer: ■ Enter the password manually . T o enter a password manually , follo w these steps: 1. T urn on the power as de scribed in Chapte r 3, Getting St arted . The following message w[...]

User ’s Manual 6-14 Power and Power-up Modes Panel power on/off Y ou can set up your computer so that power is turned off automatically when you close the display panel, and turned on again when you open it. Please note that this function is only available for Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode, not for Boot Mo de. System aut o off This feature turns[...]

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

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

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setup and Passwords Not registered If they do not match, t he following message appears. Y ou must repeat step 1. Incorrect Password!!! 4. Follow th e same procedures descr ibed in the earlier section to set a new user password. Display This tab allows you to customize your comp uter ’s display settings for either the inte[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN and the battery indicator . For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power an d Power-up Modes . Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t po wer the computer The battery may be discharged - co nnect the AC adaptor to rechar[...]

User ’s Manual 9-6 T roubleshooting Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 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 Passwords , for more informati[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Hard disk drive Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouch Pad Problem Procedure Computer doe s not boot from h ard disk drive Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD/DVD is in the optical disc drive . Remove a[...]

User ’s Manual 9-8 T roubleshooting USB mouse The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow T ry changing the spee d setting in the mouse control util ity . 1. Click Star t  Control Panel  Hardware and Sound  Mouse to access the mouse control utility . 2. Click the Pointer Options tab. 3. Set the spee d as instructed a nd click OK. Proble[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting SD/MuliM edia Card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . External Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your monitor ’s documentation. Sound system Problem Procedure Memory card error occurs Reseat the memory card to make sure it is firmly connected. Check the card’s documentation[...]

User ’s Manual 9-10 T roubleshooting USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. Problem Procedure USB device does not work Check for a firm cable connection be tween the USB ports on the computer and the USB device. Make sure the USB device drivers a re properly installed. Refer to your Windows documentation for information on checking[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting USB Sleep and Charge functi on Problem Procedure I cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". The setting of "USB Sleep and Charge functi on" may be disabled. Check the "USB Sleep and Charge" check box to enable this functi on in the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility . Wh[...]

User ’s Manual 9-12 T roubleshooting Sleep/Hibernation LAN External devices connected to the comp atible port s do not work. Some external devi ces may not work when connected to a compatible port when the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is ena bled in the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility . Reconnect the external device after turnin[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For more informa tion on wireless co mm unication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . T OSHIBA support If yo[...]

User ’s Manual 9-14 T roubleshooting Where t o writ e If you are still unable to solve the prob lem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the location listed in the enclosed warranty booklet or visit http://www .toshiba-europe .com on the Internet.[...]

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

User ’s Manual 10-2 Legal Footnotes Memory (Main System ) *2 Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore r educe the amount of main system memory available for other computin g activities. Th e amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on th e graphic[...]

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

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

User ’s Manual A-1 S pecifications Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Size Environme nt al r equireme nt s Power Requirement s Size With 3 cell Battery 266(w) × 192.3(d) × 2 4.2(front) × 30.8(re ar) millimeters (not including parts that extend beyond the main body[...]

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

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual E-1 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Appendix E T OSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor soft ware program monitors computer system functions such as power cons umption, the cooling system and HDD Drop sensor . It alerts users of s pecific system condit ions via pop-up messages. It also tracks the usage of the computer and[...]

User ’s Manual E-2 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor St arting the TOSHIBA PC Health Mo nitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started using the following methods: ■ Click Start  All Programs  TO SH IB A  Utilities  PC Health Monitor . ■ Click the icon in the notific ation area, then cl ick the " Click here to enable TOSHIBA PC H[...]

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

User ’s Manual F-2 If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH T echnical Service a nd Support Leibnizstr . 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Owner ’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. mini NB300/ NB305) Model number: (e.g. PSA30EYXT) Serial number: (e.g. 123456 78G) Dat[...]

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

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary GB: gigab yte HDD: hard disk drive HD+: High Definition Plus IDE: integrated drive el ectronics IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LAN: local area network LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting di[...]

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

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary boot dis k: See system disk. boot: Short for bootstrap. A program that start s or restarts the computer . The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer ’s memory . bootable disk: See system dis k. bps: Bit s per second. T ypically used to describe the data transmission speed of a mode[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary co-processor: A circuit built in to the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations. cold start: S tarting a computer that is currently off (turning on the p ower). COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4: The names assign ed to the serial and communication ports. commands: Instructions you enter at the termin[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary delete: T o remove data from a disk or other data storage device. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A progra m (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box: A window that accepts user inpu t to make system settings or record other information. Digita l Audio[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary DVD-ROM: A Digital V ersatile Disc-Read Only Memory is a high capacity , high performance disc suitable for play ba ck of video and other high-density files. The DVD-ROM dr iv e uses a laser to read data from the disc. DVD-RW (+R W , -RW): A Digital V ersatile Disc-ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times. D[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary format: The process of readying a blank disk for its first use. Formatting establishes the structure of t he disk that the operating system expects before it writes fi les or programs onto the disk. function keys: The keys labeled F1 through F9 that tell the computer to perform certain functions. G gigabyte (GB[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary input: The data or instructions you pr ovide to a computer , communication device or other peripheral device fr om the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. The data sent (or output) by the sending computer is in put for the recei ving computer . instruction: S tatements or commands that specify how[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary M main board: See motherboard. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobyte s. See also kilobyte. megahertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second. See also hertz. Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily , such as RAM, or it can be nonvolatile and hold data pe[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary O OCR: Optical Character Recognition (reader). A techniqu e or device that uses laser or visible light to iden tify characters and input them into a storage device. online state: A functional st ate of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data. operating system: A group of programs that [...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary program: A se t of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result. See also application. prompt: A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires informa tion or an action from you. R Radio frequency interference (RFI ) shield: A metal shield enclosing the [...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary SIO: Serial Input/Output. The electroni c methodology used in serial data transmission. soft key: Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard, change some con figuration options, stop program execution, and access the nume ric keypad overlay . software: The set of programs, procedures and related doc[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-14 Glossary W warm start: Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off. Wi-F i ® : A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Allianc e that stands for Wireless Fidelity , and is another term for the communication protocol to permit a n Ethernet connection us ing wireless communication components. window: A por[...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Index Index A AC adaptor, 1-4 additional, 1-10 connecting, 3-2 DC IN 19V jack, 2-5 ASCII characters, 5-7 B Battery charging, 6 -5 extending ba ttery life, 6-8 indicator, 2-2, 6-2 Monitoring capacity, 6-7 real time clock, 1-4, 6-4 save mode, 1-7 types, 6-3 Battery Charger, 8-7 Battery pack, 1-3, 2-6 additional, 8-7 replacing[...]

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

User ’s Manual Index-3 Index Power conditions, 6- 1 Hibernation Mode, 3-7 indicator, 6-3 panel power on/off, 6- 14 Shut Down mode (Boot Mode), 3-7 Sleep Mode, 3-9 system auto off, 6-14 turning off, 3-7 turning on, 3-5 Problems AC power, 9-4 Analyzing the proble m, 9-2 Battery, 9-5 Bluetooth, 9-13 Hard disk drive, 9-7 Hardware and system checklist[...]