Toshiba u300 manual

T OSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series User's Manual[...]

ii User ’s Manual TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repr oduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No pat ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the info[...]

User ’s Manual iii TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series T r ademar ks Intel, Centrino, Inte l Core and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its su bsidiaries in the United S tates and other countries. Windows ® and Microsoft are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporati[...]

iv User ’s Manual TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjec t to the following two condi tions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must acce pt any interference received, i ncluding interference [...]

User ’s Manual v TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series V CCI Class B Inf or ma tion Canadian R e gulator y Infor ma tion (Canada Onl y) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian De[...]

vi User ’s Manual TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series S pecific switch settings or software setup are required for each network, please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details. The hookflash (timed brea k register reca ll) functi on is subject to separate national type appro vals.[...]

User ’s Manual vii TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series If problems arise If any of your telephone equipme nt is not operating properly , you should immediately remove it from yo ur te lephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the tele phone company notes a problem, they may temporaril[...]

viii User ’s Manual TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Users should ensure for their own prot ection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility , telephone lin es and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, ar e connected together . This precaution may be particularly import ant [...]

User ’s Manual ix TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Notes for u se of this devi ce in New Ze aland ■ The grant of a T elepermit for a device in no way indicates T elecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions. In pa rticular the higher speed[...]

x User ’s Manual TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series ■ When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 registe r must be set with a value of 3 or 4. This ensures: ■ a person calling your mo dem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers. This conf irms that the call has be en successfully sw[...]

User ’s Manual xi TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series The charge for a T elepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charg e of $337.50 is payable w here an asse ssment is base d on reports against non-T elecom New Zealand Specifications. $1 12.50 is charged for each variation when submitted at the same[...]

xii User ’s Manual TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Panasonic D VD Super Multi UJ-852M/852B ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employ s a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction man ual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintena[...]

User ’s Manual xiii TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series HLDS D VD Super Multi GSA-U10N ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read this in struction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require main tenance, c[...]

xiv User ’s Manual TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Inter na tional Pr ecautions CAUTION: This appl iance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ." T o use this model properly , read the instruction manu al carefully and keep this manual for your future reference[...]

User ’s Manual xv TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserkl ass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avat a. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaa rallist a lasersäteilyä. [...]

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User ’ s Manual xvii T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Gener al Pr ecautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho we ver , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the co[...]

xviii User ’s Manual General Precautions Heat injur y ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer . If th e computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the computer o[...]

User ’ s Manual xix T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series T able of Contents Preface Manual content s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi Abbreviation[...]

xx User ’s Manual T able of Contents Fixed optical med ia drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Region codes for DVD drive and media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Writ able discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 CDs . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xxi T able of Contents Writing CD/DVDs with the DVD Super Multi d rive supporting DVD±R Double layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Important message (DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD±R Double layer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . [...]

xxii User ’s Manual T able of Contents Windows ® special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5 Keypad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 T urning on the overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 T [...]

User ’s Manual xxiii T able of Contents Additional b attery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Additional AC adap tor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 1 Sec[...]

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User ’ s Manual xxv T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of th e TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excelle nt expansion capability , including multimedia devices, and it[...]

xxvi User ’s Manual Preface Chapter 4, Operating Basics , includes instructions on using the following devices: T ouchPad, Sound System, optic al media drives, modem, wireless communication and LAN. It also provid es tips on care of the computer , and CD/DVDs. Chapter 5, The Keyboard , describes special keyboard functions includi ng the keypad ov[...]

User ’s Manual xxvii Preface K ey 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 time p[...]

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User ’ s Manual 1-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Cha pter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer's features, options and accessories. Equipment chec klist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and p acking materials for future use[...]

1-2 User ’s Manual Introduction Software Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition/ Professional The following software is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Editon/ Professional ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer ■ TOSHIBA Utilities ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ?[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction F ea tur es Please visit your region’s web site for the configurat ion details of the model that you have purchased. Processor Memory Built-in Depend on the model you purch ased. Intel ® Core™ 2 Duo Processor Intel ® Core™ Duo Processor Intel ® Pentium ® Dual Core Process or Intel ® Celeron ® M Processo[...]

1-4 User ’s Manual Introduction Power Disks Battery Pack Y our computer is pow ered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC Battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock and calendar. AC Adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low . It comes with a det achabl[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Display The computer's LCD panel su pports high-resolution video graphics. T he screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability . Keyboard DVD Super Multi drive (Supportin g DVD±R Double Layer) Some models are equi pped with a full-size DVD Super Multi dr ive module tha[...]

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

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Communications Headphone Jack This jack outputs analog audio signals. Microphone Jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input. Modem The internal modem feature is not available on all models. Where present, it provides capability for data and fax[...]

1-8 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 co mputer more convenient to use. Password Power-on password protection T wo level password arc hitecture Fingerprint authentica tion (not available on all models) Hot Keys Key combinat[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Intelligent Power Supply *1 A microprocessor in th e computer's intellig ent power supply detects the battery’ s charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity . It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor . This can be specified in the P[...]

1-10 User ’s Manual Introduction Utilities This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. *1 Click start , Control Panel , Performance and Maintenanc e , Power Options and Alarm tab . TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Sa[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Power On Password T wo levels of password security , supervisor and user , are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer . T o register a supervisor password, double click the TOSHIBA Assist on your desktop select the SECURE tab and start the Supervisor p assword utili ty . T o set a user password[...]

1-12 User ’s Manual Introduction TOS HIB A D is c Creator Y ou can create CD/DVD s in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CDs or DVDs to store multimedi a and/or docume nt files on your hard disk drive. This software can be used on a model with the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW drive, DV[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices , for details. The following opti ons are available: Memory exp ansion T w o memory modules can be installed in this computer . Use only PC5300* compatible DDRII memory modul[...]

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User ’ s Manual 2-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Cha pter 2 T he Gr and T o ur This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer . F ront with the display c losed The following figure shows the computer's fro[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Left side The following figure shows the computer's left side. The left side of the computer Wireless Activity LED Indicates whether the wirel ess LAN or Bluetooth is active or not. (Depends on the model you purchased.) DC IN LED The DC IN LED indicates the computer is connected to the AC adaptor and it is [...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our External Monitor Port This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video display . The Analog VGA port supp orts VESA DDC2B compatible functions. (Depends on the model you purchased .) Cooling V ents Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from overheating. Do not block the cooling vents. Also ensure that foreign ob[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the computer's ri ght side. The right side of the computer USB Port Emergency Eject Hole Modem Jack PC/Express Card Slot ODD Indicator Eject Button LAN Jack Security Lock PC/Express Card Slot for Cardbus Card Slot This slot allows you to insert an Express Card. An Expre[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Bac kside The following figure shows the computer's back panel. The backside of the computer LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megab its per second, 100BASE-TX). Refer to Chapter 4, Op[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual The Grand T our 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 Battery Pack Ba ttery Release Latch Cooling V ents Battery Pack Lock Hard Disk Cover Memory Module and Wireless LAN Cover Memory Module and Wire[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our F ront with the display open This section shows the front of the co mputer with the display open. Refer to the appropriate illustration fo r details. T o open the display , lift the front of the display . Position th e display at a comfortable viewing angle. The front of the computer with the display open Displa[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Power Button Turns the computer on a nd off and puts it into Hibernation mode and wakes it up from St andby Mode. Internet Button Press this button to launch an Internet br owser . If the computer ’s power is of f, you can press this button to turn on the computer ’s power and launch the browser a utomatical[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Fix ed optical media drives One of the following o ptical media drives is installed in the compu ter , eithe r a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive or a DVD Super Multi drive. An A T API interface cont roller is used for CD/DVD operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive [...]

2-10 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Writable discs This section describes the types of writ able CD discs. Check the specifications of your dr ive for the type of discs it can write. Use TO SHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . CDs ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded dat a cannot be er[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our D VD Super Multi drive (Suppo r ting D VD±R Double Lay er) The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to writable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces th[...]

2-12 User ’s Manual The Grand T our ■ Use only the AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivalent optional adaptor . Use of the wr ong adapto r could damage your computer . TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case . ■ Use only the AC Adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible. Use [...]

User ’ s Manual 3-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Cha pter 3 Getting Star ted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Installing the battery pack ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the po[...]

3-2 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Installing the ba tter y pack T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables co nnected to the computer . 3. Insert the battery pack. The Batter y Release Latch clic ks into place. 4. Secure the Battery Pack Lock to ensu re the battery is locked[...]

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

3-4 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted 2. Connect the AC adaptor's DC o utput plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the back of the computer . Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. Opening the display The display panel can b e rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Lift the panel up an[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted T ur ning on the pow er This section describes how to turn on the power . Press and hold the computer's power button fo r two or three seconds. T urning on the pow er Star t up f or the fir st time When you first turn on the power , the computer's initial screen is the Windows ® XP St artup Screen Lo[...]

3-6 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted T ur ning of f the pow er The power can be turned off in one of the following mo des: Shut down (Boot), Hibernation o r S tandby 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 ope rating system’s main scr een. 1. If you have e[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted ■ Y ou 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. S tarting [...]

3-8 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Standby mode In standby mode the power remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are in S tandby mode. S tandby precautions ■ Before entering S tandby mode, be sure to save your data. ■ Do not remove/install memory or remove power components: ■ Do not remove/i nstall the mem ory module. The comp uter [...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Enabling St andby Y ou can enter standby mode in one of three wa ys: 1. Click st art , click T urn off Computer and click Stand By . 2. Close the display panel. This featu re must be enabled. Refer to the Advanced ta b in Power Options described in the Control Panel. 3. Press the power button. This feature must[...]

3-10 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Cr ea te Optical R eco v er y Discs (depends on the model you purchased) 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 discs using th e following steps: 1. Select either blank CDs or DVD media. 2. The application will allow you to choose a t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted R estoring the pr einstalled software fr om R eco ver y Media If the preinstalled files are damag ed, use the Recovery Media you crea ted, or the Product Recovery Media, to re store them. T o re st ore the operating system and all preinst alled soft ware, follow the step s below . 1. Load the Recovery Media i[...]

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User ’ s Manual 4-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Cha pter 4 Oper a ting Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the T ouchPad, optical media drives, so und system, modem, the wir eless LAN and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer . Using the T o[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual Operating Basics For some functions, yo u can tap the T ouchPad inste ad of pressing a control button. Using the FingerPrint R eader (depends on model purchased) This product has a FingerPrint utility in stalled for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing FingerPrints. By enrolling the ID and password to the FingerPrint authen[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics How the Swipe the Fing er Using the following steps when swiping fingers for FingerPrint registration or authentication will help to mi nimize a uthentication failures: 1. Align the first joint of th e finger to the center of the sensor . Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you. While ligh[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual Operating Basics P oints to note about the FingerPrint Sensor Please be aware of the following consid eration s when using the FingerPrint sensor . A failure to follow the se guidelines might result i n damage to the sensor , sensor failure, FingerPrin t recognition problems or a lower FingerPrint recogn ition success rate. ■[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics ■ As the FingerPrint for each finger is different and unique, you should ensure that only the registered or enrolled F ingerPrint or FingerPrints are used for identification. ■ Check the position and speed at which you swipe your finger across the sensor - plea se refer to the preceding dr awing. How to Del[...]

4-6 User ’s Manual Operating Basics P oints to note about the FingerPrint Utility software The user should b ack up the user profile in formation when using the functions provided i n this software to enc rypt files or folders. If this software or the user information is deleted without backi ng up the user profile information, the encrypted file[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 3. At the User ’s Password screen which is then displayed, you should ensure that the same Windows username is displayed be fore entering the appropriate password into the Enter password field. Once th is has been done, click Next . 4. At the Hints for Fin gerprint Enrollment screen, confirm the message displ[...]

4-8 User ’s Manual Operating Basics FingerPrint P ow er-on Security General The FingerPrint auth entication system can be used to replace the keyboard based password authe ntication system that is us ed when the computer is turned on. If you do not want to use the FingerPrint authenti cation system for password authentication when the computer is[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics 3. At the Fingerprint Control Center scr een, click Settings and then click System Settings . 4. At the Protector Suite Settings screen, place a check mark in the Allow power-on security single sign-on an d then click OK . FingerPrint Single Sign-On F eature General This is a feature that allow s the user to co[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Using the W eb Camera (depends on the model purchased) This section describes the bundled w ebcam utility , which can capture still and video images. The web camera will auto-run when Windows start s. * Depends on the model purchased Using the software The web camera software is pre-configured to start when yo[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Using the micr ophone Y our compu ter has a built-in microphone that can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications . It can also be used to issu e voice commands to applicati ons that supp ort such functions.(Built-in microphone is provided with some models) Since your computer ha s a built-in [...]

4-12 User ’s Manual Operating Basics This feedback occurs re peatedly and causes a very loud, high-pitched noise. It is a common phenomenon that occurs in an y sound system when the microphone input is output to the speaker (throughp ut) and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone. Y ou can control throughput by adjusting th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the disc drive's power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of th e eject button. Manual release with the eject hol[...]

4-14 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 3. Place the disc, label side up, in the drawer. Inserting a disc 4. Press gently at the centre of the disc until you feel it click into place. The disc should lie b elow the top of the sp ind le, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics Closing the disc drawer Re moving discs T o remove the disc, follow the steps below and refer to the figure. 1. T o pop the drawer partially open, pr ess the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it i s fully opened. Do not pre ss the eject button while the computer i s accessing the disc drive. Wait [...]

4-16 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 2. The disc extends slightly over the side s of the drawer so you can hold it. Hold the disc gently by its edges and lift it out. Removing a disc 3. Push the centre of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place. Writing CD/D VDs with the D VD Super Multi drive suppor ting D VD±R Double la[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD- R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM discs. However , in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite suc[...]

4-18 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and ge neral use discs. Do not use authoring discs. Only gene ral use discs can be written to by a computer drive. ■ We can support only Format1 of DV D-R DL. Therefore you cannot do the additional writing. If yo ur data is under 4.7GB, we suggest to use DVD-[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics W hen writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/ -RW , DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting: ■ Change users in the Windows ® XP operating system. ■ Operate the computer for any other[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual Operating Basics T OSHIBA Disc Creator Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD-Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y ou cannot use th e T OSHIBA Disc Creato r "Audio CD" function to record music to the [...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Data V erification T o verify that data is written or rewr itten correctly , foll ow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD/DVD. 1. Display the setting dial og box by one of the following two steps: ■ Click the setting button ( ) for writing on the main toolbar in the Dat a Disc mode. ■ In t[...]

4-22 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Modem (depends on the model pur c hased) This section describes ho w to connect and disconnect the i nternal modem to and from a telephone jack. R e gion selection T elecommunication regulatio ns vary from one region to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem's settings are correct for [...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics Settings Y ou can enab le or disable the following settings: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system. Open the Dialling Properties dialog box after selecting region. The dialing p roperties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select th[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack. Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal modem cabl e, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the c[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics W ir eless communica tions The computer ’s wireless communication function supports both Wirel ess LAN and Bluetooth devices. Only some models are equipped wit h both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. W ireless LAN The Wireless LAN fea ture is not available on all models. Where p resent, it supports the [...]

4-26 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Security ■ Be sure to enable the encrypti on function otherwise you may expose your computer to illegal access by an outsider across the Wireless LAN which may cause intrusion, eaves dropping, and the loss or destruction of stored data. TOSHIBA strongly recommend the customer to enable the encryption functio[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics W ireless communication s witc h Y ou ca n enable or disable the Wireless LAN function, wi th the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slid the Switch to turn it on and turn it of f. W ireless communication indica tor The wireless communication indicator indicates the st[...]

4-28 User ’s Manual Operating Basics If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX), be sure to connect wi th a CA T5 cable or higher. Y ou cannot use a CA T3 cable. If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can connect with a CA T3 cable or higher. Connecting LAN cable T o connect the LAN cab[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer T o help ensure long, troub le-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 computer does get wet, turn the power o ff immediately and let the comp uter dry completely before[...]

4-30 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Use the carrying case when transporting the computer . ■ When carrying your computer , be sure to hold it securely so that it doe s not fall or hit anything. ■ Do not carry your computer by holding protrude d portions. Using the Har d Disk Driv e (HDD) Pr otection This computer has a function for reduc[...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics Detection Level This function can be set to four leve ls. The sensitivity level s in which vibrations, impacts and their similar signs are detected can be set to OFF , 1, 2 and 3 in ascending order . Level 3 is recommended for bette r protection of the computer . However , when the computer i s used in a mobil[...]

4-32 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Details T o open the Details window , click the Setup Det ail button in the T OSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window . Detection Level Amplification When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed, HDD Detection assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for[...]

User ’ s Manual 5-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series 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 functions can be executed on the computer . The number of keys [...]

5-2 User ’s Manual The Keyboard F1 ... F12 function k eys 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 combin ation with the Fn key , keys marked[...]

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

5-4 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Brightness (decreases): Turns the monitor brightness down. Brightness (increases ): T urns the monitor brightness up. Wireless: Switches the active wirele ss devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on. To u c h P a d : Ena bles or disables the T ouch Pad function. Enable Keypad: Enables or disables[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): Increases the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the supporte d application windows. Fn Sticky k ey (Depends on the model y ou purchased) Y ou can use the TOSHIBA Accessi bility Utility to make the Fn key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release it, an[...]

5-6 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Ke y p a d ov e r l a y Y our comp uter's keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad, but its numeric keyp ad overlay functions like one. The keys in the centre of the key board with gra y letters make up the numeric keypad overlay . The o verlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on t[...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T empor arily using nor mal k eyboard (ov er lay on) While using the overlay , you can te mporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay: 1. Hold Fn and press any other key . All keys will operate as if the overlay were off. 2. T y pe upper-case characters by ho lding Fn + Shif t and pressing [...]

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User ’ s Manual 6-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Cha pter 6 P ow er and P ow er-Up Modes The computer's power resources in cl ude the AC adaptor and interna l batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, [...]

6-2 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes P o wer indica tor s As shown in the above table, the Battery . Powe r indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating cap ability and battery charge status. Batter y indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack. The follo wing indicato r [...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes Ba tter y types The computer has the following ba tteries: ■ Battery pack ( 3cell, 6cell, or 9cell depending on the model.) ■ Real T ime Clock (RTC) battery Batter y pack When the AC adapto r is not connected, the computer's main po wer source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also refer[...]

6-4 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes R eal Time Clock ba tter y The Real T ime Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar . It also maintains t he system configuration. If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. If the[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Care and use of the batter y pack The battery pack is a vital component of po rtable computing. T aking proper care of it will help ensu re longer operating time on battery power as wel l as a longer life for your battery pack. Foll ow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation [...]

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

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely , S tandby Mode will not function and data in memory will be lost. Also, the computer mig ht register an inco rrect time and date. In th is case, connect the AC adaptor to recharge th[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Ti me The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the follo wing conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the ba ttery is extreme ly hot, it might not charge a t all. T [...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring batter y capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the task bar ■ Via the Windows Mobility Center window Maximizing batter y operating time A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single char[...]

6-10 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes R etaining data with po wer off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approx imate time periods. Extending batter y life T o maximize the life of your battery p ack: ■ At least once a month, disconne ct the computer from a power sour[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes R eplacing the batter y pac k When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one. The life of the ba ttery pack is generally about 500 recharges. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery , the ba ttery pack needs to [...]

6-12 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Installing the batter y pack T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables co nnected to the computer . 3. Insert the battery pack. 4. Ensure the battery pack lock is moved into its locked position. Securing the battery pack Star ting [...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes or if available Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fingerprint with the Fingerprint utility and enabled Fingerprin t Power on Security . If you would not like to swipe yo ur finger or ca nnot authe nticate the fingerprint for some reasons, push the BkSp key to skip [...]

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User ’ s Manual 7-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Cha pter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer . TOSHIBA HW Setup let s you configure settings for General, Password, Display , Boot Priority , Keyboard, LAN, and USB. Accessing HW Setup T o[...]

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

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

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User ’ s Manual 8-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Cha pter 8 Optional De vices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describ es connection or installation of the follo wing devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory [...]

8-2 User ’s Manual Optional Devices PC Car d and Express Car d The computer is equipped with a PC Card expansion slot that can accommodate one T ype II card or one Express Card. Any PC Card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slot supports 16-bit PC Cards, including PC Card 16’s multifun[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices After inserting the card, refer to the card’s documentation and check the configuration in Windows ® to make sure it is app ropriate for your card. Re mo ving a PC Car d or Express Car d T o remove the PC Card, follow the steps below . 1. Click the Safety Remov e Hardware icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Click the[...]

8-4 User ’s Manual Optional Devices SD/MMC/MS/MS Pr o/xD Memor y car ds The computer is equipped with a multip le digital media card slot that can accommodate SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD memory cards. These memory cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, which use flash-memory . Card T ype [...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices Installing a memor y car d T o install a memory card: 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting a memory card Re mo ving a memor y card T o remove a memory card, follow the step s below: 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the T askbar . 2. Select a devi ce, then[...]

8-6 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Memor y car d car e 1. Do not write to a memory card if the battery power is low . Low power could affect writing accuracy . 2. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is in progress. 3. The memory card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way . Do not try to force the card int o the slot. 4. Do[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Memor y e xpansion Y ou can i nstall additional memory in the computer's memory mo dule socket to increase the amount of RAM. This section describes how to install and remove a memory module. Installing a memor y module Follow the steps below to install a memory module. 1. Set the computer to boot mode and[...]

8-8 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Removing the memory module cover 6. Lift one side of the insulator sheet and fit the module's connectors into the computer's connectors at about a 45 degree angle. Press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection. 7. Push the module down so it lies flat. Latches on either side will click into pl[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices 8. Seat the cover and secure it with the screws. 9. Replace the battery pack as described in Chap ter 6, Power and Power- Up Modes . 10. T urn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized. Open System in the Control Panel and click the General ta b. Points to note about memory module error If you i[...]

8-10 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Removing the memory module 6. Seat the cover and secure it with screws and replace th e battery pack. Additional batter y pac k Y ou can incre ase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs. If you’re away fr om an AC powe r source and your battery runs low , you can replace it with a fres[...]

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

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User ’ s Manual 9-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Cha pter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should problems occur , following the procedu res in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing [...]

9-2 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting 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 u[...]

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

9-4 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automati cally , and the following will be displayed : This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is su ccessful, the computer trie s to load the operating system, depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHIB[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trou ble turning on the co mputer with the AC adaptor connected, check the Battery indicator . Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the Battery indicator . For information on in dicator and battery opera[...]

9-6 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Disposing of PC and PC batteries ■ Discard this PC in accordance w ith applicable laws and regul ations. For further information, contact your local government. ■ This PC contains rechargeabl e batteries. After repeated use, th e batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need t[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting ■ Reformatting the medi a ■ Reinstalling an operat ing system from the recovery CD-ROM The procedures above d elete only the initial part of the data used for file management. This makes the file in visible to the operati ng system, but the data can still be read by specializ ed utilities. If you dispose of[...]

9-8 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer's setup. Har d disk driv e Problem Procedure No display Press hot keys Fn + F5 to change the display priority , to make sure it is not set for an external monitor . Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Refer to your so ftwar[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting Rec over y Di s cs D VD Super Multi drive (Suppo r ting D VD±R Double Lay er) For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure The following message appears when executing Recovery Disc Creator . "The Recovery Disc Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery par[...]

9-10 User ’s Manual 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 ouchPad Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software&apo[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting USB mouse The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow T ry changing the speed se tting in the mouse control uti lity . 1. T o access this utility , click start , Control Panel , Printers and Other Hardware , then Mouse icon. 2. Within the Mouse Properties window , click the Pointer Options tab . 3. Set the p[...]

9-12 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting USB Also refer to your USB device’s documentation. Double-clicking does not work T ry changing the double-cli ck speed setting in the mouse control utility . 1. T o access this utility , click start , Co ntrol Panel , Printers and Other Hardware , th en Mouse icon. 2. Wihtin the Mouse Properties window , cli[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting Memor y expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. Sound system Refer also to documentation fo r your audio devices. Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your monitor ’s documentation. Problem Procedure The computer hangs up Make [...]

9-14 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Modem No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness co ntrols on the external monitor . Press hot keys Fn + F5 to change the displ ay priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display . Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the co mputer is attached fir[...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting LAN W ireless 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 . Character d isplay becomes garb led during a communication In data transmission, make sure the parity bit and stop bi[...]

9-16 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Finger print Sensor PC/Express Car d Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Procedure Reading of the fingerprint was not successful. Please try again using the correct po sture. Refer to Using the FingerPrint Rea der (depends on model purchased) in Chapter 4, Oper ating Basics . T ry the recogniti[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting T OSHIB A suppor t If you require any additional help using your compu ter or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system, it is import a[...]

9-18 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte. Ltd. 438B Alexandra Road #06-01 Alexandra T e chnopark Singapore 1 19968 Spai n TOSHIBA Information Systems, ESP AÑA Parque Empresarial San F ernando Edificio Europa, la Planta, Escalera A 28830 Madrid United St ates of America TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Ir[...]

User ’ s Manual A-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer's technical specifi cations. Physical Dimensions En vir onmental R equirements Power Requirements Wei g ht 2.1Kg * Weight may vary depending on product configuration, vendor comp[...]

A-2 User ’s Manual S pecifications Built-in Modem Network control unit (N CU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of li ne T elephone line (ana log only) T ype of di alling Pulse To n e Control c ommand A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer's speaker Communication specification s Communication System Data: Full duplex Fax: Half duplex Co[...]

User ’s Manual A-3 S pecifications T ran smitting level -10 dBm Receiving level -10 to -40 dBm Input/output impedanc e 600 ohms ±30% Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU-T V .42 Data compression MNP class 5 and ITU-T V .42bi s Power supply +3.3V (supplied by computer)[...]

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User ’ s Manual B-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series A ppendix B Display Contr oller and Modes Display controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pict ure el ements (pels) on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VG[...]

B-2 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes Video modes The computer supports video modes defi ned in the tables below. If your application offers a selection of mo de numbers th at do not match the numbers on the table, select a m ode based on mode type, resolution, character matrix, number of colors and re fresh rates. Also, if your softwar[...]

User ’s Manual B-3 Display Controller and Modes DV G A Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 EV G A Grph 640 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 FV G A Grph 640 × 350 Pels 8 x 14 Mono Mono 70 10 VGA Grph 640 × 350 Pels 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256 K 70 1 1 VGA Grph 640 × 480 Pels 8 x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60 12 VGA Grph 640 [...]

B-4 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes T able 2: V i deo modes Resolution LCD color s CRT colors V ertic al frequency (Hz) 800 x 600 256K/256K 256K/256K 60 75 85 1024 x 768 256K/256K 25 6K/256K 60 75 85 1280 x 800 256K/256K 25 6K/256K 60 75 85 1280 x 1024 256K/256K 60 75 85 1600 x 1200 256K/256K 60 75 85 1920 x 1440 256K/256K 60 75 2048 [...]

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) 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 1280 x 800 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 60 75 85 1600 x 1200 16M/16M 60 75 85 1920 x 1440 16M/16M 60 75 2048 x 1536 16M/[...]

B-6 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes Display Settings 1. Y ou cannot mo ve from the Settings tab of Display Pr operties to the multi-monitor when you are using th e display of the computer and an external CRT display at the same time. ■ The Settings tab is displayed in the following steps; ■ Open Control Panel , click Ap pearance a[...]

User ’s Manual B-7 Display Controller and Modes ■ The way to move to multi-monitor Intel ® 965 Express ■ Switch to Display Prop erties , like shown in previou s page. ■ Click Advanced in Display Properties and choose Intel Graph ics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile . ■ Click the Graphic Properties... button. ■ Select Display Devices[...]

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User ’ s Manual C-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series A ppendix C Wi re l e s s L A N Car d Specifica tions Form Factor Mini PCI T ypeIII Comp atibility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANs ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED" logo is a [...]

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 y pe of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulation s. Although Wireless LAN wireless netwo rking products have been designed for operation[...]

User ’s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN Suppor ted F requency Sub-bands Subject to the radio regulatio ns that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN card may support a diff erent set of 2.4 GHz channels. Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations th at apply in the countries/region[...]

C-4 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN When installing Wireless LAN cards, the channel configuration is manag ed as follows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure, the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point. When ro aming between different access po[...]

User ’ s Manual D-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series A ppendix D 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 th[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, power cords must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F and two co nductor . For the United S tates and Canada, plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250 V) or 1-15P (125 V) as designated in the U.S. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II. The following illu strations sh[...]

User ’ s Manual E-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series A ppendix E Le gal F ootnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this manu al, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers. Description(s) rel[...]

E-2 User ’s Manual Legal Footnotes ■ use of computer at temperatures ou tside the range of 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (7 7°F) at high al titude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending o n the specific computer model - please refer to your comput er do cumentation or visit the T OSHIBA website at www [...]

User ’s Manual E-3 Legal Footnotes Ba tter y Life Battery life may vary considerably depend ing on product model, configuration, applications, power ma nagement settings and features utilized, as well as the natural perf ormanc e variations produced by the design of indi vidual components. Pu bli shed battery life numbers are achieved on select m[...]

E-4 User ’s Manual Legal Footnotes W ir eless LAN The transmission speed ove r the wirel ess LAN and th e distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surro unding electromagnetic environment, obst acles, access point design and configuration, and client design a nd software/hardware configurations. [54Mbps is the theoretical [...]

User ’ s Manual Glossary-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Glossar y The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National S tandards Institute APM: adva[...]

Glossary-2 User ’s Manual Glossary LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale inte gration MS-DOS: Microsof t ® disk Operating System OCR: optica l character recognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: periphera l component interconnect RAM: random access memory RGB: red, green, and blue ROM: read only memory RTC : real time clock SCSI:[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary application: A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting, financial planni ng, spread sheets, word processing and games. ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information Interchange. ASCII code i s a set of 256 binary codes that re present th e most commonly used letters, num[...]

Glossary-4 User ’s Manual Glossary C cache memory: High speed me mory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory , it stores a copy of this data in cache memory . The next time the CPU needs that sa me data, it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the ma in memory , wh[...]

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

Glossary-6 User ’s Manual Glossary disk storage: S toring data on magnetic disk. Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record. display: A CRT , LCD, or other image producing device used to view computer outp ut. documentation: The set of manuals and/or ot her instructions written for the users of a computer system or applic[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary folder: An icon in Windows ® used to store documents or other folders. format: The process of readying a blank disc for its first use. Formatting establishes the structure of t he disc that the operating system expects before it writes fi les or programs onto the disc. function keys: The keys labelled F1 throu[...]

Glossary-8 User ’s Manual Glossary interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another . 2) T o physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information. 3) The point of contact between user , the computer , and the program, for example, the keyboard or a men[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary M main board: See motherboard. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. See also kilobyte. megahertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second. See also hertz. menu: A software interface that displays a list of options o n the screen. Also called a screen. microproc[...]

Glossary-10 User ’s Manual Glossary output: T he results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data. 1) printed on paper , 2) displ ayed at a terminal, 3) sent through the serial port of internal modem, or 4) stored on some ma gnetic media. P p arity: 1) The symmetrical relationship between two p arameter values (integers) both of wh[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary RGB: Red, green, and blue. A device th at use s three input signals, each activating an electron gun for a primary a dditive color (red, green, and blue) or port for using such a device. See also CRT . RJ1 1: A modular telephone ja ck. RJ45: A modular LAN jack. ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile me mory chip[...]

Glossary-12 User ’s Manual Glossary TTL: Transistor-transistor logic. A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage. U Universal Serial Bus: This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer . V VGA: Video Graphics Array is an industry standard vide[...]

User ’ s Manual Index-1 T OSHIBA Sa tellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Inde x A AC adaptor, 1-4 additional, 1-13 connecting, 3-3 ASCII characters, 5-7 B Battery charging, 6 -7 extending ba ttery life, 6-10 indicator, 6-1 location, 2-6 Monitoring capacity, 6-9 real time clock, 1-4, 6-4 safety precau tions, 6-5 save [...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual Index K Keyboard, 1-5, 5-1 emulating keys on enhanced, 5-2 F1 ... F12 function keys, 5-2 hot keys, 5-3 typewriter keys, 5-1 Windows ® special keys, 5-5 Keypad overlay, 1-8, 5-6 numeric mode, 5-6 temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on), 5-7 turning on the ov erlays, 5-6 L LAN, 1-7, 4-27 cable types, 4-27 connecting, [...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 Index S Security lock attaching, 8- 11 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard, 5-2 ScrLock, 5-3 Sound System, 1-6 headphone jack, 1-7 microphone jack, 1-7 mute hot keys, 5 -3 Standby setting, 3-8 Standby Mode, 1-9 setting, 3-6 System automatic, 1-8 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree, 1-12 TOSHIBA Disc Creator, 1-12 Touch Pad, 1-6 [...]

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