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Toshiba A300 Personal Computer User Manual

1. 5 4 User s Manual A300 TOSHIBA zooming Pressing FN 1 reduces the icon size on the utility reduce desktop or the font sizes within one of the e supported application windows i Tameez Z _ TOSHIBA zooming Pressing FN 2 enlarges the icon size on the utility enlarge desktop or the font sizes within one of the 7 aa supported application windows t A ESN FN sticky key You can use the Toshiba Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and they press an F number key To start the Toshiba Accessibility Utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Accessibility Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows one activates the Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button A This key activates the Windows Start menu H This key has the same function as the secondary S mouse button User s Manual 5 5 A300 Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have a separate numeric keypad but includes a numeric keypad overlay which functions like one this is located in the center of the keyboard with the relevant keys having dark gray letters at their front edge The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on a standard 101 102 key enhanced keyboard Turning on the overlays The numeric keypa
2. Provided with some models GP User s Manual peel A300 Il HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable One HDMI cable can HwWmil send and receive video audio and control signals Provided with some models LAN jack This jack allows you to connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 Mbit s 1OBASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 Mbit s 1OOBASE TX or Giga bit The LAN has two indicators See Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Universal serial bus One or two universal serial bus USB ports USB 2 0 port comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster 4 than the USB 1 1 standard The ports with the icon 4 have USB Sleep and Charge function and also support USB 1 1 Depending on the model you purchased eSATA USB combo One eSATA universal serial bus USB combo port port complies with the USB 2 0 standard which 5 enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster el than the USB 1 1 standard The port with the icon eSATA 4 4 has USB Sleep and Charge function and also supports USB 1 1 This combo port also enables a chain connection of USB equipped or eSATA equipped devices to your computer through the port Provided with some models Keep foreign objects out of the USB connector and eSATA USB combo connector A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry A connected eSATA device may not
3. Do not turn your computer off in sleep or hibernation mode while data is being transferred The computer could become unstable or data could be lost Memory expansion You can install additional memory in the computer s memory module to increase the amount of RAM Installing memory module A i To install a memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 o Besos Turn the computer off in boot mode Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them Do not try to install a memory module with the computer turned on or turned off in sleep and hibernation mode You can damage the computer and the memory module Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes Remove one screw securing the memory module cover Lift off the cover Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver Insert the two memory modules of the same specifications and capacity into Slot A and Slot B respectively The computer will operate in dual channel mode You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel Slot A is reserved for main memory Slot B is for expanded memory If only one memory module is installed use Slot A Slot A is lower
4. Start The word Start refers to the button in Microsoft Windows Vista User s Manual Xxi A300 xxii User s Manual A300 General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from E Dust moisture and direct sunlight E Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones E Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters E Extreme heat cold or humidity E Liquids and corrosive chemicals Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and
5. Do not use TOSHIBA Face Recognition for high security purposes It is not a suitable substitute for Windows password security Use your established Windows passwords for security sensitive log on User s Manual 4 25 A300 Disclaimer Toshiba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility technology will be completely secure or error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the face recognition software or utility TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF When using the feature Log Record function of the Toshiba Face Recognition software please make sure that the usage is in line with applicable legal requirements especially data protection laws in your country of usage as well as with company internal regulations if any TOSHIBA Face Recognition records face data in a log when face recognition fails When transferring ownership or disposing of your PC please uninstall the application or delete all the logs created by the application For details on how to do this see help file How to register the Face Recog
6. It may not be possible to make a network connection to a specified network name using the ad hoc network function If this occurs the new network will have to be configured for all computers connected to the same network in order to re enable network connections Please be sure to use new network name User s Manual 4 33 A300 LAN f ew 1 The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX or Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T depending on model you purchased This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature Connecting LAN cable The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 Mbit s 1O0OBASE TX be sure to connect with a category 5 cable CATS or higher If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 Mbit s 1OBASE T connect with a category 3 cable CATS or higher If you are using Gigabit Ethernet 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T connect with
7. Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region Location list for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties H N If you are using the computer in Japan the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection 4 30 User s Manual A300 Connecting To connect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack LS AL Telephone jack Modem jack S Figure 4 14 Connecting the internal modem g Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cabl
8. s Manual D 1 A300 For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V while three pin be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part Il The following illustrations show the plug shapes for USA Australia Canada United Kingdom Europe and China USA United Kingdom UL approved Australia i AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada China CSA approved CCC approved D 2 User s Manual A300 Appendix E If your computer is stolen J Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from being stolen You are the owner of a valuable technical device which may be highly attractive to thieves so please do not leave it unattended in a public place To further help protect against theft security cables can be bought for use with your notebook when it is being used at home or in the office Make a note of your computer s machine type model number and serial number and put it in a safe place You will find this information on the underside of your notebook Please also keep the receipt of the computer you purchased Should your computer be stolen however we ll help you try to find it Before contacting TOSHIBA please prepare the following information which is necessary to uniquely identify your computer In which country was your comput
9. Also called fixed disk hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system typically the computer itself external disk drives etc See also software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hexadecimal The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A B C D E and F host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key FN can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that allows you to set the parameters for various hardware components icon A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel In Windows an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate i LINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras input The data or instructions you provide to a computer communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a pa
10. MS Memory Stick Pro MS Pro Multi Media Card MMC xD memory cards These memory cards allow you to easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards See below for the card capacities Card Type SD SDHC MMC MS MS Pro xD Capacities 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB The Logo of SD Memory card is S The Logo of SDHC Memory card is Installing a SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card To install the memory card follow the steps below 1 Insert the memory card SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card Multiple Digital Media Card Slot The card s shape depends on the card you purchased Figure 8 5 Inserting the memory card 8 4 User s Manual A300 E Keep foreign objects out of the multiple digital media card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry E Make sure the SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card is oriented properly before you insert it E Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo and the Memory Stick adaptor are not compatible with the multiple digital media card slot Do not insert Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo into the slot Data may be lost or damaged if you use any card
11. Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on Make sure the Bluetooth Manager is running and the power to the Bluetooth device is turned on Make sure no optional Bluetooth Adpater is installed in the computer The built in Bluetooth function and an optional Bluetooth Adpater cannot operate simultaneously If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Make sure the cable is securely connected to the computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add Hardware icon Follow the on screen directions Restart Windows If problems persist contact your dealer 9 18 User s Manual A300 TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is important that you investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following E Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices E Ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions and consider calling the software company s technical
12. The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head disk storage Storing 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 output documentation The set of manuals and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions DOS Disk Operating System See operating system driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVB T Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial Also known as terrestrial digital TV Digital TV broadcasting standard DVD R R R A Digital Versatile Disc Recordable disk can be written once and read many times The DVD R drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RAM A Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory is a high capacity high performance disc that allows you to store large volumes of data The DVD RAM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD R DL A disc having two layers on one side with the DVD R storage capacity about
13. i LINK IEEE1394 2 3 LAN 2 3 microphone 2 1 modem 2 5 USB 2 3 2 5 video out 2 3 Power 1 6 button 2 9 button location 2 8 conditions 6 1 hibernation mode 3 4 indicator 2 11 6 3 power up modes 6 13 problems 9 4 settings 1 9 5 3 shut down mode boot mode 3 4 sleep mode 3 6 turning off 3 4 turning on 3 3 Problems AC power 9 4 analyzing the problem 9 2 battery 9 5 Bluetooth 9 18 diskette drive 9 8 DVD Super Multi R DL drive 9 7 eSATA USB combo port 9 15 ExpressCard 9 11 external monitor 9 12 fingerprint sensor 9 10 hard disk drive 9 7 hardware and system checklist 9 3 i LINK IEEE1394 device 9 18 keyboard 9 6 LAN 9 17 LCD panel 9 6 modem 9 16 overheating power down 9 4 password 9 6 pointing device 9 9 power 9 4 SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card 9 11 self test 9 3 sleep hibernation 9 17 sound system 9 12 system start up 9 3 TOSHIBA support 9 19 touchpad 9 9 TV output signal 9 13 USB 9 13 USB mouse 9 10 USB Sleep and Charge 9 14 Wireless LAN 9 17 Processor 1 3 R Real Time Clock battery See Battery Recovery Discs 3 10 Recovery hard disk drive 3 8 3 10 Remote controller 2 14 Restarting the computer 3 7 S Security lock attaching 8 14 location 2 5 Shut down mode boot mode 3 4 Sleep mode 1 10 problems 9 17 setting 3 6 Index 4 User s Manual A300 Soft keys emulating keys on enha
14. maximum DVD R DL write 4 speed maximum DVD R DL write 4 speed maximum DVD RAM write 5 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 16 speed maximum Ultra speed media AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer See Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for details I Figure 2 10 The AC adaptor 2 pin plug 2 14 User s Manual A300 A Figure 2 11 The AC adaptor 3 pin plug E Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC E Please use only the AC adaptor supplied with the computer or an AC adaptor certified by TOSHIBA User s Manual 2 15 A300 2 16 User s Manual A300 Chapter 3 Getting Started J e This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer It covers the following topics Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on t
15. 3 HW Setup 7 5 indicator 2 12 problems 9 6 typewriter keys 5 1 Windows special keys 5 5 Keypad overlay 1 9 5 6 arrow mode 5 6 indicator 2 12 numeric mode 5 6 temporarily changing modes 5 7 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 7 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 7 turning on the overlays 5 6 L LAN 1 7 4 34 cable types 4 34 connecting 4 34 disconnecting 4 35 indicator 4 35 port 2 3 2 4 problems 9 17 LCD See Display Lock security See Security lock Main battery See Battery pack Memory 1 3 10 2 expansion 1 14 8 6 installing module 8 6 module cover 2 7 removing module 8 8 Microphone 1 6 built in 2 8 2 9 port 2 1 2 2 problems 9 12 using 4 25 Microprocessor See Processor Modem 1 8 4 29 A 2 connecting 4 31 disconnecting 4 31 jack location 2 5 problems 9 16 properties menu 4 30 region selection 4 29 Moving the computer 4 36 Multiple digital media card problems 9 11 using 8 4 N Numeric keypad See Keypad overlay O Optical disc drive 2 6 2 13 indicator 2 11 location 2 5 safety instructions iX using 4 11 User s Manual Index 3 A300 P Password fingerprint sensor 2 9 fingerprint utility 1 13 power on 1 9 problems 9 6 starting the computer with 6 13 user 7 2 Pointing device problems 9 9 touchpad 4 1 Ports DC IN 2 5 eSATA USB combo 2 3 external monitor 2 3 HDMI 2 3 headphone 2 1
16. A warning message will be displayed when authentication is abnormal or authentication is not successful within a fixed duration Fingerprint system boot authentication ik General The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboard based User Password authentication system when booting up If you do not want to use the fingerprint authentication system for password authentication when booting up but prefer to use the keyboard based system instead press the ESC key or click Switch User button when the Fingerprint System Authentication screen is displayed This will switch the password input screen to the keyboard based one E tis necessary to register the User Password before using the fingerprint Pre OS feature and its extended function the fingerprint Single Sign On feature Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register the User Password E fyou fail fingerprint authentication more than five times you must enter the User Password or Supervisor Password manually to start the computer E When swiping please do it slowly and at a constant speed If this does not improve the authentication rate please adjust the speed E f there are any changes in the environment or settings related to authorization you will be required to provide authorization information such as a User Password and HDD password User s Manual 4 7 A300 How to enable fingerprint system boot authentication settings It is nec
17. Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot back up CD ROM CD R or CD RW media to DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW to CD R or CD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator E TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format H You might not be able to use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media recorder 4 18 User s Manual A300 If you add data to a DVD R DVD R DL DVD R or DVD R DL disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances For example it cannot be read under 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me while in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later and in Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 In addition to this some DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD RW drives cannot read this added data regardless of the operating system TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW m
18. Controller When the computer operates on power through the AC adaptor the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power Stereo speaker The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system 2 8 User s Manual A300 Fingerprint sensor Touchpad Touchpad control buttons System indicators Function buttons Power button Web camera Web camera LED Built in microphone Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled Provided with some models E Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE Internet Explorer E Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented E Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from power saving Sleep mode E Single Swipe Sign On feature Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Password when booting up the computer Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling selecting and double clicking Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse Five LEDs allow you to monitor the DC IN power status main battery HDD ODD eSATA and multiple digital media ca
19. Disc Creator from the menu bar as follows Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility has the function of Physical Format and Write Protect to DVD RAM This utility is contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You can boot TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility from the menu bar as follows Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt DVD RAM Utility You can edit digital video and make a DVD Video ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt ConfigFree User s Manual A300 TOSHIBA Face TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face Recognition verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows If the verification is successful the user will be logged into Windows automatically The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like which makes the login process easier Provided with some models TOSHIBA Bluetooth This software enables communication between Stack remote Bluetooth devices 7 Bluetooth cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module J installed Fingerprin
20. E Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message E Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable RF transmission Wireless LAN Bluetooth and WiMAX functions on and off with this switch Provided with some models No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch toward the right of the computer to turn it on and toward the left of the computer to turn it off Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the indicator It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off Turn the computer off when you enter an airplane and check the carrier s regulations before you use a computer on board Wireless communication indicator The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communication functions Indicator status Indication Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on Wireless LAN Bluetooth or WiMAX is turned on by an application If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize Wireless LAN Click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt System gt Device Manager gt Network Adaptors and right click the wireless device then choose Enable
21. ExpressCard E i LINK IEEE1394 device E SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD Card System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items E Self Test E Power Sources E Power on Password Self test When the computer starts up the self test will be run automatically and the following will be displayed TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If the self test is successful the computer tries to load the operating system Depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the Hardware Setup the computer tries to load first from drive A then from drive C or first from drive C then from drive A If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed mM The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages mM Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally E The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections If the test fails again contact your dealer User s Manual 9 3 A300 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 other power resources including intelligent power supply and Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides check lists for AC ada
22. SIO serial input output TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array VRT voltage reduction technology WXGA wide extended graphics array plus WUXGA wide ultra extended graphics array XGA extended graphics array A adaptor A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices For example the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refers to the add in circuit cards that control external devices such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices allocate To assign a space or function for a specific task alphanumeric Keyboard characters including letters numbers and other symbols such as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols alternating current AC Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals Glossary 2 User s Manual A300 analog signal A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog signals ANSI American National Standards Institute An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical disciplines For example ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements antistatic A material used to pre
23. Start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Networking and click Modem Region Select Do not use the Country Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available If you change the Country Region in the Control Panel the change may not take effect 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar Figure 4 12 The Region Selection icon Windows Vista 3 Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the submenu E When you click a region it becomes the modem s region selection and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically E When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting User s Manual 4 29 A300 Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following menu Setting Modem Selection About Exit Dialing Properties Figure 4 13 The menu list Windows Vista Setting You can enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system
24. _ Battery pack lock Ce Memory module cover a The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected The Batteries section in Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes describes how to access the battery pack Additional battery packs can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer to extend the computer s battery operating time Slide this latch to release the battery pack This latch moves only when the computer is upside down Slide the battery pack lock to unlocked position to free the battery latch This cover protects two memory module sockets One or two modules are preinstalled User s Manual 27 A300 Front with the display open The following figure shows the front of the computer with the display open To open the display lift it up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle Web camera Built in microphone Web camera LED Display screen Function buttons Stereo speaker right Power button Stereo speaker left Touchpad acts System indicators Provided with some models appearance depends on the model you purchased Figure 2 6 The front with the display open Display screen The full color LCD displays high contrast text and graphics The computer s LCD is 15 4 WXGA 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels or 15 4 WXGA 1440 horizontal x 900 vertical pixels The computer has a Thin Film Transistor TFT display Refer to Appendix B Display
25. a category 5E cable CAT5E or higher To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place LAN jack Figure 4 15 Connecting the LAN cable 4 34 User s Manual A300 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub F When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN the LAN active I indicator glows orange When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data the link indicator glows green Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below a Make sure the LAN active indicator orange LED is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer E Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again E Clean the com
26. accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred 2 the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component Glossary 4 User s Manual A300 components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system Composite Video YUV A standard video signal used to transmit images e g from a VCR to a TV computer program A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Setup program to control your system configuration control keys A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboard controller co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations CPS Characters Per Second Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer CPU Central Processing Unit The portion of the computer that interprets and execu
27. actions E Change users in the Windows Vista operating system HM Operate the computer for any other function including use of a mouse or touchpad closing opening the LCD panel E Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the PC E Install remove or connect external devices including items such as a SD SDHC memory card ExpressCard Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro xD picture card MultiMediaCard USB device external monitor i LINK device or an optical digital device HM Use the Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice HM Open the optical disc drive Do not use shut down log off and sleep hibernation while writing or rewriting Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into sleep hibernation Writing is completed if you can open the DVD Super Multi R DL drive tray Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Always copy data from the HDD to the optical disc Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error User s Manual 4 17 A300 Disclaimer DVD Super Multi R DL drive TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following E Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R R DL RW R R DL RW DVD RAM disc t
28. an ExpressCard to which the battery supplies power Enabling hibernation and sleep mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack User s Manual 6 9 A300 Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Retention Time Battery type State and Retention Time Battery pack 3 cell about 28 hours sleep mode about 15 days shutdown mode Battery pack 6 cell about 57 hours sleep mode about 30 days shutdown mode Battery pack 9 cell about 86 hours sleep mode about 45 days shutdown mode RTC battery about 3 months Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery packs E Atleast once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on then go to Step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for
29. be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed nstruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer xxiv User s Manual A300 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the computer s features options and accessories Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer Save the box and packaging materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items M A300 Portable Personal Computer E Universal AC adaptor and power cord Modular cable Provided with some models E Cleaning cloth Provided with some models The cleaning cloth can be used to wipe away dust and fingerprints from the keyboard and palm rest area of your computer E When wiping the keyboard palm rest and display panel do so gently without using excessive pressure E Do not use the cleaning cloth when it is dirty or wet E Do not use the cle
30. be recognized if it is connected to the computer s eSATA USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode If this occurs disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on Operation of all functions of all USB devices and eSATA devices has not been confirmed Some functions might not execute properly ExpressCard slot The ExpressCard slot allows you to install an EN additional ExpressCard 2 4 User s Manual A300 Keep foreign objects out of the ExpressCard slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry i LINK IEEE1394 Connect an external device such as a digital port video camera to this port for high speed data e transfer P S400 Q l When multiple IEEE1394 devices are connected to a PC the devices may J not correctly be identified This problem may occur when Windows Vista is restarted while the devices are connected or when the power to the IEEE1394 devices is turned on before the PC is turned on If it occurs disconnect the IEEE1394 cables and then reconnect them Right side The following figure shows the computer s right side Modem jack Security lock slot USB ports Optical disc drive DC IN 19V Depending on the model you purchased Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer Universal serial bus The two universal serial bus USB ports comply USB 2 0 ports with the USB 2 0 standard whic
31. data save it to the hard disk or to a diskette 2 Make sure all disk disc activities are terminated then remove any CD DVD or diskette Make sure the disk s indicator is off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk disc 3 Click Windows Start button point to j and then select Shut Down 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Hibernation mode i The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices E While entering hibernation mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the HDD ODD eSATA indicator to go out E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode Data will be lost 3 4 User s Manual A300 Benefits of hibernation mode The hibernation feature provides the following benefits E Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hibernation feature must be enabled
32. indicator will light After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Sleep mode In sleep mode the power remains on but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode Turning Off Your Computer where Electronic Devices are Regulated or Controlled When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled always shut down the computer completely or put the computer into Hibernation mode instead of allowing it to go into sleep mode and turn off any wireless communication switches or devices while in sleep mode the computer operating system may reactivate itself to run pre programmed tasks or to preserve unsaved data and might interfere with aviation or other systems possibly causing serious injury E Before entering sleep mode be sure to save your data E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in sleep mode The computer or the module could be damaged E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in sleep mode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory will be lost Benefits of sleep mode The sleep feature provides the following benefits E Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than hib
33. it is already installed in your computer You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use The following options are available Memory expansion Two memory expansion slots are available for installing PC2 5300 512MB 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules of all models The two slots are also available for installing PC2 6400 512MB 1 GB 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules of below models E Mobile IntelR GM45 Express Chipset model H Mobile IntelR GL40 Express Chipset model E Mobile IntelR PM45 Express Chipset model Maximum system memory size and speed are depending on the model you purchased T E PC2 6400 memory module works as PC2 5300 speed on Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset models Battery Pack An additional battery pack 3 cell type PA3533U 1BRS PA3533U 1BAS 6 cell type PA3534U 1BRS PA3534U 1BAS and 9 cell type PA3535U 1BRS PA3535U 1BAS can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer The battery pack is identical to the one that came with your computer Use it as a spare or replacement User s Manual A300 AC adaptor USB FDD Security lock If you use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor PA3468U 1ACA PA3468E 1AC3 PA3516U 1ACA PA3516E 1AC3 PA3290U 3ACA PA3290E 3AC3 for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either a 1 44 MB or 720 K
34. modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when there is no keyboard input for a time specified Power is restored when any key is pressed This can be specified in the Power Options This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time specified Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed This can be specified in the Power Options This feature automatically shuts down the system in sleep mode or hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified This can be specified in the Power Options A ten key pad is integrated into the keyboard Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for instructions on using the keypad overlay Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing data security A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent 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 Power Options This feature allows you to configure the computer in order to save battery power T
35. not place heavy objects on your CD DVD If your CD DVD become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth Wipe from the center out do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD DVD If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner 4 22 User s Manual A300 Using the web camera Built in web camera is provided with some models This section describes the bundled webcam utility which can capture still and video images The web camera will auto run when Windows starts AN Please remove the protective plastic film before using the Web Camera Web camera LED Built in microphone Web camera lens Figure 4 10 Web camera Using the software The web camera software is pre configured to start when you turn on Windows Vista if you need to restart it go to Start gt All Programs gt Camera Assistant Software gt Camera Assistant Software User s Manual 4 23 A300 Capture still images Effects Video recording p Web Camera ow Audio recording nwn Ftd ier Function Display window te fap 520x240 p Camera resolution Mute Figure 4 11 Using the Software Capture Still Image Click to see a preview of the captured image you Video Recording Audio Recording Function About Player Effects Properties Settings Help can also e mai
36. on the specific computer model please refer to your PC documentation or visit the Toshiba website at http Awww pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions in your product documentation Contact Toshiba technical service and support refer to TOSHIBA support section in chapter 9 Troubleshooting for more information User s Manual 10 1 A300 64 Bit Computing 64 bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing 64 bit computing requires that the following hardware and software requirements are met E 64 bit Operating System HM 64 bit CPU Chipset and BIOS Basic Input Output System HM 64 bit Device drivers E 64 bit applications Certain device drivers and or applications may not be compatible with a 64 bit CPU and therefore may not function properly A 32 bit version of the operating system is preinstalled on your computer unless explicitly stated that the operating system is 64 bit
37. optional devices and troubleshooting If you are a new user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to read the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computer and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords lf you are going to install ExpressCards or connect external devices such as a printer be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Manual contents This manual is composed of the following chapters appendixes a glossary and an index Chapter 1 ntroduction is an overview of the computer s features capabilities and options Chapter 2 The Grand Tour identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function Chapter 3 Getting Started provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer Chapter 4 Operating Basics includes tips on care of the computer and on using the touchpad the fingerprint sensor optical disc drive Audio Video controls the web camera the microphone the internal
38. or data loss from this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non approved working environments before use In the case of automobiles or aircraft the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product Furthermore for general safety reasons the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted Modem warning notice Conformity statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Network compatibility statement This product is designed to work with and is compatible with the following networks It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB ANO05 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB ANO05 ANO006 and GR01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB ANO01 005 0
39. or more 4 hours RTC battery 24 hours 24 hours The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer If you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions E The battery is extremely hot or cold If the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all Also to ensure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F E The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions E The battery has not been used for a long time E The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such case follow the steps below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows white green Repeat the steps two or three times until the batt
40. other than those supported E Two kinds of cards will not work at the same time Please insert only one card when using multiple digital media card slot E Do not format a memory card with Windows as it might result in that card not being able to be used with some peripheral devices E The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot E For more details on using memory cards see manuals accompanying the cards T If Windows fail to read the SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card remove it J l then reinsert it Removing a SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card To remove the memory card follow the steps below 1 In Windows Vista open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the inserted memory card 2 Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it 3 Grasp the card and remove it SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card Figure 8 6 Removing the inserted memory card User s Manual 8 5 A300 A E Make sure the multiple digital media card slot indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card Please do not remove the inserted memory card from the multiple digital media card slot while in sleep or in hibernation state If you do PC may become unstable or the data in the memory card may be lost
41. return spent battery pack to your TOSHIBA dealer Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack follow the steps below AN The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements 1 Be sure the computer s power is off and all cables are disconnected 2 Insert the battery pack ae Battery pack 4 Figure 6 3 Installing the battery pack 3 Push the battery pack until it is firmly seated 4 Slide the battery pack locking latch toward the lock position 6 12 User s Manual A300 Starting the computer by password If you have already registered a password there are two ways to start the computer E Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fingerprint with the Fingerprint utility and enabled Fingerprint Power on Security If you would not like to swipe your finger or cannot authenticate the fingerprint for some reasons press the ESC key or click Switch User button to skip the fingerprint authentication screen You can try to swipe the fingerprint up to five times If you failed fingerprint authentication more than five times you must enter the password manually to start the computer E Enter the password manually To enter a password manually follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as
42. static electricity Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of sensor failures especially when the weather is dry Clean the sensor with a lint free cloth Do not use detergent or any other chemicals to clean the sensor User s Manual 4 3 A300 Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate E Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath E Injured finger E Wet finger E Soiled or oily finger E Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints a
43. system to the originally installed factory state If you subsequently set up your hard disk drive again do not change delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual otherwise you may find that space for the required software is not available In addition if you use a third party partitioning program to reconfigure the partitions on your hard disk drive you may find that it becomes impossible to setup your computer When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN ESC key be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details 3 10 User s Manual A300 Be sure to connect the AC adaptor otherwise you may run out of battery during the recovery process When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 2 3 Turn off the computer Turn on the computer and when the TOSHIBA screen appears repeatedly press the F8 key The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER Select your preferred keyboard layout and press Next To access the recovery process please log on as an enabled user with sufficent rights Click TOSHIBA HDD Recovery on the System Recovery Options screen Follow the on screen instructions on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery dialog
44. take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers If external devices are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB sleep and charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of the computer may always be in an operational state When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected to the compatible ports USB bus power DC5V supply may be stopped for safety reasons Metal paper clips or hair pins clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products for example when carrying the computer in your bag How to enable disable USB sleep and charge function You can set enable disable USB sleep and charge function in HW Setup Please refer to the USB Sleep and Charge function in Chapter7 4 10 User s Manual A300 Using optical disc drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVDs based programs You can run CD DVDs without an adaptor When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows T Use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER application to view DVD Video discs Refer also to the Writing CD DVD
45. than Slot B 8 6 User s Manual A300 Figure 8 7 Removing the cover 6 Insert the memory module into the connector on the computer Press the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid connection 7 Push the module down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Figure 8 9 Pushing the memory module down User s Manual 8 7 A300 8 9 Seat the cover and secure it with one screw When you turn the computer on it should automatically recognize the total memory capacity Use the HW Setup program to verify that the added memory is recognized If it is not recognized check the module s connection Removing memory module To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 5 6 Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on or turned off in sleep and hibernation mode You can damage the computer and the memory module Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes Remove one screw securing the memory module cove
46. the battery pack to a plug socked or to a automobile s cigarette lighter socket It may rupture or ignite 6 Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or an battery pack approved by the computer or device s manufacturer Battery packs have different voltages and terminal polarities Use of an improper battery could cause smoke fire or rupture of the battery pack 7 Never subject a battery pack to heat such as storage near a heat source Exposure to heat can cause the battery pack to ignite explode or leak caustic liquid and cause death or serious injury It could also fail or malfunction causing data lose User s Manual 6 5 A300 8 Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device will fail causing it to overheat explode ignite or leak caustic liquids possibly resulting in death or serious injury Never let a battery pack become wet A wet battery pack will overheat ignite or rupture possibly resulting in death or serious injury Warning 1 Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from a battery pack to contact your eyes skin or clothing If caustic electrolyte fluid should contact your eyes immediately wash your eyes with large amounts of running water and seek medical attention to help prevent eye damage It electrolyte fluid should contact your skin immediately wash it under running water to prevent r
47. the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 4 12 User s Manual A300 5 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place A If the CD DVD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed the CD DVD might be damaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button Figure 4 7 Closing the drawer Removing discs To remove the CD DVD follow the steps below and refer to below figure Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive Wait for the optical disc drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer wait for it to stop before you remove it 1 To pop the drawer partially open press the eject button Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened 4 NI E When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the CD DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open E Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer the CD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury 2 The CD DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it Hold the CD DVD gently and lift it out K Figure 4 8 Removing a CD DVD 3 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place User s Manual 4 13 A300 Function buttons Six b
48. universal it can receive a range of AC voltage between 100 and 240 volts Enables connection of stereo headphones Enables connection of a microphone 15 pin analog VGA port Three or four Universal Serial Bus USB ports enable a chain connection of USB equipped devices to your computer through the ports Depending on the model you purchased One eSATA Universal Serial Bus USB combo port enables a chain connection of USB equipped or eSATA equipped devices to your computer through the port Provided with some models This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video camera This S Video out port allows you to transfer NTSC or PAL data to external devices See Chapter 8 Optional Devices for details Provided with some models 1 6 User s Manual A300 Slots HDMI Multiple digital media slot ExpressCard slot Multimedia Web camera Sound system Communications LAN Wireless LAN This HDMI jack allows you to connect external display audio devices Provided with some models This slot allows you to easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use flash memory SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards Provided with some models ExpressCard slot allows you to install an ExpressCard 34 or ExpressCard 54 to expand functionality See Chapter 8 Optional Devices for details Record S
49. wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use User s Manual xxiii A300 Heat injury E Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you Keep your hands on the palm rest your skin might suffer a low heat injury E Ifthe computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can become hot E The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this condition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it E Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the material could become damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer s components or otherwise cause it to malfunction ExpressCard overheating Some ExpressCards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in question In addition you should also be careful when you remove an ExpressCard that has been used for a long time Mobile phones Please
50. 06 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB ANO05 007 012 and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries regions ATAAB ANO03 004 Specific switch settings or software setup is required for each network please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given vi User s Manual A300 Following information is only for EU member States Disposal of products The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Please ensure this product is properly disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may cause potential hazards to the environment and human health For more detailed information about recycling of this product please Mmmm contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of batteries and or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste lf the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Directive 2006 66 E
51. 1 8 times larger than before The DVD RW drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD ROM A Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RW RW RW A Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times DVD R DL A disc having two layers on one side with the DVD R storage capacity about 1 8 times larger than before The DVD RW drive uses a laser to read data from the disc Glossary 6 User s Manual A300 E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the information on the screen or output it to the printer or both When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then retransmits the data to printer the printer is said to echo the CRT erase See delete escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what follows are commands used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem execute To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability Port An indus
52. 3 sleep 5 3 FN F4 hibernate 5 4 FN F5 output 5 4 FN F6 brightness down 5 4 FN F7 brightness up 5 4 FN F8 wireless 5 4 FN F9 touchpad 5 4 FN SPACE zoom 5 4 Function button 2 9 2 10 4 14 indicator 7 7 location 2 8 Function keys 5 2 a ee ee ee H Hard disk drive 1 4 automatic power off 1 9 capacity 10 3 indicator 2 11 problems 9 7 HDD ODD eSATA indicator 2 11 HDMI 2 4 8 11 port 1 7 2 3 Headphone 1 6 port 2 1 problems 9 12 Hibernation mode 1 10 problems 9 17 setting 3 4 Hot keys 1 9 brightness down 5 4 brightness up 5 4 hibernate 5 4 lock 5 3 output display 5 4 power plan 5 3 sleep 5 3 sound mute 5 3 TOSHIBA zooming utility enlarge 5 5 TOSHIBA zooming utility reduce 5 5 touchpad 5 4 wireless 5 4 zoom 5 4 HW Setup accessing 7 1 Boot Priority 7 4 CPU 7 3 display 7 3 general 7 2 illumination 7 7 keyboard 7 5 LAN 7 7 password 7 2 USB 7 6 window 7 1 Index 2 User s Manual A300 i LINK IEEE1394 1 6 port 2 3 2 5 problems 9 18 using 8 12 illumination See Indicator Indicator battery 6 2 DC IN 6 3 front edge logo 2 1 Function button 7 7 keyboard 2 12 LAN 4 35 optical disc drive 2 13 power 6 3 system 2 9 2 11 touchpad 7 7 web camera 2 9 wireless communication 2 2 4 33 K Keyboard 1 5 5 1 emulating keys on enhanced 5 2 FN sticky key 5 5 function keys 5 2 hot keys 5
53. 300 Modem Problem Communication software can t initialize modem You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call You place a call but a connection can t be made After making a call you can t hear a ring Communication is cut off unexpectedly A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by No CARRIER Character display becomes garbled during a communication You cannot receive an incoming call Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Options in the Control Panel If the call is going through a PBX machine make sure the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled You can also use the ATX command Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly You can also use the ATD command The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthening this time interval Check the error control setting in your communications application You can also use the AT N command In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer Check the flow control and communication protocol Check the rings before auto answer setting in an incoming call your communications app
54. 6 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 100 5500 8 104 5520 8 108 5540 112 5560 116 5580 8 120 5600 3 124 5620 3 128 5640 3 132 5660 3 136 5680 3 140 5700 3 149 5745 3 US only 153 5765 US only 157 5785 US only 161 58058 US only 1 Factory set default channels 2 Check if these channels can be used in your country region 8 These channels are available to A B G combo type only 4 Available Area US USA CANADA only C 4 User s Manual A300 Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various international AC power outlets Power cords need to meet the local standards and the specifications listed as below Length Minimum 1 7 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250V AC depending on country region s power standards Certification agencies Europe Austria OVE Italy Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands Denmark DEMKO Norway Finland FIMKO Sweden France LCIE Switzerland Germany VDE United Kingdom Outside of Europe U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 China CCC CQC India Australia AS IMQ KEMA NEMKO SEMKO SEV BSI STQC In Europe two conductors power cords must be VDE type HO5VVH2 F or HO3VVH2 F while three conductors be VDE type HO5VV F User
55. B floppy disk through connection to one of the computer s USB ports In use please be aware that while you cannot format 720 KB floppy disks under Windows Vista you are able to read and write to disks that have already been formatted A slot is available to attach a security cable to the computer to deter theft User s Manual A300 1 16 User s Manual A300 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer Become familiar with each component before you 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 edge logo Volume control Wireless communication switch Headphone S PDIF jack Microphone jack Multiple digital media card slot Depending on the model you purchased Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display closed Front edge logo Front edge logo indicates the computer series you bought The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased Wireless Slide this switch toward the right of the computer communication to turn on Wireless communication Slide it switch toward the left of the computer to turn off the of On y Fi functions Provided with some models 2 1 User s Manual A300 Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the Wireless communication indicator It stops glowing when the wire
56. C then the chemical symbols for lead Pb Hg Cd Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd will appear below the crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol H NI This symbol may not be displayed depending on the country and region where you purchased GOST IloptraTtTuBHBUH KomnbpworTtrep Hsrorosputreas Toshiba Europe GmbH Aapec Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany CaenauosB Kutae User s Manual vii A300 ENERGY STAR Program ENERGY STAR Your computer model may be Energy Star qualified If the model you purchased is compliant it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies TOSHIBA is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency s EPA ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode TOSHIBA recommends that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button Products that earn the ENER
57. Features This computer incorporates the following features and benefits Processor Built in Please visit your region s website for the configuration details of the model that you have purchased Memory Slots PC2 5300 512MB 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots of all models PC2 6400 512MB 1 GB 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can only be installed in the two memory slots of below models H Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset model E Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset model E Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset model Maximum system memory size and speed are depending on the model you purchased PC2 6400 memory module works as PC2 5300 speed on Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset models If your computer is configured with two 2 GB memory modules the memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only depending on the computer s hardware specifications This is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory RAM built into the computer Various system components like the video adapter s GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN etc require their own memory space Since a 32 bit operating system cannot address more than 4 GB of memory these system resources overlap the physical memory It is a technical limitation that the overlapped memory is not available to the operating system Even though some tools might display the actual physi
58. GY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA and the EU Commission According to the EPA a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR specifications will use between 20 and 50 less energy depending on how it is used Visit http Awww eu energystar org or http www energystar gov for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program Visit http Awww energystar gov or http www energystar gov power management for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program viii User s Manual A300 Optical disc drive standards TOSHIBA A300 computer is shipped with one of the following drives preinstalled DVD Super Multi R DL drive or DVD Super Multi R DL w Label Flash drive The drive has one of the following labels CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Before it is shipped the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the United States Chapter 21 Standards of the Department of Health and Human Services DHHS 21 CFR For any other country the drive is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser standards of IEC825 and EN60825 Optical disc drive safety instructions E The drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service locati
59. N indicators on the front of the computer should glow 3 2 User s Manual A300 Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing To open the display lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle F While you open the display hold the base of the computer to avoid I raising it Figure 3 3 Opening the display panel Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power a After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system OS and the OS has started up 1 If the external diskette drive is connected make sure it is empty If a diskette is in the drive press the eject button and remove the diskette 2 Open the display panel 3 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Power button Figure 3 4 Turning on the power User s Manual 34 A300 Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows Vista Startup Screen Logo Follow the on screen directions Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes shut down Boot hibernation mode or sleep mode Shut down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in shut down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered
60. No button and you will then be returned to the Management screen E Clicking on the Yes button will remove the selected user from the Management screen How to launch the help file For further information on this utility please refer to help file E To launch the help file click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Face Recognition Help User s Manual 4 27 A300 Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition This section explains how to login to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recognition Two authentication modes are provided m AUTO Mode Login screen If the face authentication tile is selected by default you can log in without using the keyboard or mouse E 1 1 Mode Login screen This mode is essentially the same as AUTO mode but the Select Account screen will appear before the Display Captured Image screen and you will need to select the user account to be authenticated in order to start the authentication process AUTO Mode Login screen 1 Turn on the computer 2 The Select Tiles screen will be displayed 3 Select Start face recognition 4 Please turn your face to the camera will be displayed 5 Verification will be performed If the authentication is successful the image data taken in step 4 will be faded in and placed over one another E If an error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen 6 Windows Welcome screen will be displaye
61. See http Awww pcsupport toshiba com for more information Core 2 Duo or Core Duo Processor Intel Dual Core Technology is a new technology designed to deliver improved performance to the notebook PC Performance or compatibility may vary For more information on Intel s Core 2 Duo processors visit http www intel com core2duo See 64 Bit Computing Legal Footnote if applicable Memory main system Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors For PC s configured with 4 GB of system memory the full system memory space for computing activities will be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration Battery life Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the bat
62. The computer will be restored to its factory state User s Manual 3 11 A300 3 12 User s Manual A300 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the touchpad the fingerprint sensor optical disc drives Audio Video controls the web camera the microphone the internal modem wireless communication and LAN It also provides tips on caring for your computer diskettes and CD DVD Using the touchpad To use the touchpad simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Two buttons below the touchpad are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using You can also tap the touchpad to perform functions similar to those of the left button on a standard mouse Click Tap the touchpad once Double click Tap twice Drag and drop Tap to select the material you want to move Leave your finger on the touchpad after the second tap and move the material Fingerprint sensor Touchpad control buttons Figure 4 1 Touchpad touchpad control buttons and fingerprint sensor User s Manual 4 1 A300 Using the fingerprint sensor This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of en
63. User s Manual A300 TOSHIBA computers toshiba europe com Leadin g Innovation gt gt gt A300 Copyright 2008 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 patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein TOSHIBA A300 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition May 2008 Copyright authority for music movies computer programs data bases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home Any other use beyond that stipulated above including conversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA A300 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly o
64. and disposition may be subject to claims for damages and penalties Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord indicated in this manual Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional battery pack Use of wrong battery could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case User s Manual xiii A300 xiv User s Manual A300 Table Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 of Contents Preface General Precautions Introduction Equipment checklist 0 0 00 cece eee eee 1 1 Features aoc tiaa aaa conti re tne cada EEE new ears 1 3 Special features ossi n srra enews teeta DENAN se ketene 1 9 TOSHIBA Value Added Package 00eeeee ee eeeneee 1 11 Utilities and applicationS 2 0 0 0 0 cece eee 1 12 ODIONS 2 cc tce wes chevelle shee eae eee age eke 1 14 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 0 0 cece eee eee eee 2 1 Left SIG ccce rsarrrsssnna natis baa eae de EE EREET ES 2 3 Right Side cs csscsrsssinarsrts dirann eee ee ea 2 5 Back Sid asi sain dictwei awd cea ala eater
65. anel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example ENTER identifies the Enter key 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 time press the third ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the typeface you see to the left XX User s Manual A300 Display ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the typeface you see to the left Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment T Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment Terminology This term is defined in this document as follows
66. aning cloth soaked with water detergents or volatile organic solvents It is recommended that you wash the cloth if it gets soiled using a gentle mild detergent and rinse it well Allow it to air dry completely before using it again on your computer User s Manual 1 A300 Software Microsoft Windows Vista The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows Vista Modem Driver Can be used only for Modem models Bluetooth Driver Can be used only for Bluetooth models Display Drivers for Windows Fingerprint utility Can be used only for Fingerprint utility models LAN Driver Pointing Device Driver Presto BizCard 5 Preinstalled with some models Sound Driver for Windows Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Wireless LAN driver Can be used only for Wireless LAN models TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER TOSHIBA Face Recognition Preinstalled with some models TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities TOSHIBA Value Added Package S SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are packaged into I TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities When uninstalling the SD utilities click Start gt Control Panel gt Uninstall a program and select TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities Documentation E A300 User s Manual E A300 Quickstart E nstruction Manual for Safety and Comfort E Warranty information 1 2 User s Manual A300
67. antee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented In this case the persons who have connected implemented those options cables have to provide assurance that the system PC plus options cables still fulfils the required standards To avoid general EMC problems the following guidance should be noted E Only CE marked options should be connected implemented E Only best shielded cables should be connected Working environment This product was designed to fulfil the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements to be observed for so called Residential commercial and light industry environments TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned Residential commercial and light industry environments For example the following environments are not approved E Industrial Environments e g environments where a mains voltage of 380 V three phase is used E Medical Environments E Automotive Environments E Aircraft Environments Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA User s Manual A300 The consequences of the use of this product in non approved working environments may be E Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area E Malfunction of
68. ard If problems persist contact your dealer a If you turn the computer off in hibernation and sleep mode while the display J is on TV the computer will select either the internal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device USB Refer also to your USB device s documentation Problem Procedure USB device does not Check for a firm cable connection between the work USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows documentation for information on checking the drivers If you are using an operating system that does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and or USB keyboard If these devices do not work make sure the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item in HW Setup is set to Enabled If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 13 A300 USB Sleep and Charge function Problem Procedure cannot use the USB The setting of USB Sleep and Charge function Sleep and Charge may be Disabled Change the setting to function Enabled in the HW Setup When there is a current overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port USB bus power DC5V supply may be stopped for safety reasons When the happens disconnect an external device if some external devices are connected After that turn the power of the computer ON OFF to restore the function If this function can not be still used even if only o
69. ash If it contacts your clothes promptly remove them to prevent the fluid from contacting your skin or eyes Immediately turn off the power disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery if any of the following events are observed in the battery pack offensive or unusual odor excessive heat discoloration or deformation Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA service provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture Keep the battery pack out or reach of infants and children It can cause injury Caution 1 Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling center to save resources and prevent environmental damage Cover the terminals with electrical tape to prevent short circuits which could cause the battery pack to ignite or rupture Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Always make sure the battery pack is installed correctly and
70. ations AC alternating current AGP accelerated graphics port ANSI American National Standards Institute APM advanced power manager ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS basic input output system CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc ReWritable CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory DVD RW Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Double Layer ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy diskette drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive User s Manual Glossary 1 A300 IDE integrated drive electronics I O input output IrDA nfrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode LSI large scale integration MB megabyte OCR optical character recognition reader PCB printed circuit board PCI peripheral component interconnect RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface
71. ations Form Factor Compatibility Network Operating System Media Access Protocol Data Rate E Mini Card IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Microsoft Windows Networking CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK 54 48 36 24 18 9 6 Mb s Revision A and G 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s Revision B User s Manual C 1 A300 Radio characteristics l Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to E Country region where the product was purchased E Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment R F Frequency W Band 5 GHz 5150 5850 MHz Revision A draft N E Band 2 4 GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision B G draft N The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances E The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials E Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signa
72. ay be used in this manual Macrovision License of Notice For DVD Manufacturing License Agreement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited The copyright protection technology availability depends on the model you purchased For RTLA Restricted Technology License Agreement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and foreign patents including patent numbers 5 315 448 and 6 836 549 and other intellectual property rights The use of Macrovision s copy protection technology in the product must be authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited The copyright protection technology availability depends on the model you purchased User s Manual iii A300 Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help to protect yourself and your computer When using your computer Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body With extended operation heat can potentially build up in the base Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or eventual
73. battery If the battery is completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Wait a few minutes If the battery still does not charge make sure the outlet is supplying power Test it by plugging in an appliance If it doesn t work try another power source Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch If the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery Make sure it is securely seated Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes let the battery continue to charge at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery the battery might not charge to its full potential Fully discharge the battery then try to charge it again Check the power consumption settings in Power Options Consider using a power saving mode User s Manual 9 5 A300 Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter pass
74. cal memory built into your computer the memory available to the operating system will still be approximately 3 GB only User s Manual 173 A300 Disks Video RAM Hard disk drive HDD Depending on the model you purchased Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset model Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset model Video RAM capacity shares with main memory and the proportion depends on Dynamic Video Memory Technology Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset model Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset model in graphic chip by ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 External 64 128 256 MB Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset model Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset model in graphic chip by ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 External 256 512 MB The computer has one or two integrated 2 1 2 hard disk drive s for nonvolatile storage of data and software depending on the model you purchased It comes in the following sizes E 80GB 120 GB 160 GB 200 GB 250 GB 300 GB 320 GB 400 GB 500 GB Disclaimer Hard disk drive capacity For more information on the Hard disk drive capacity please refer to Chapter 10 Disclaimers User s Manual A300 DVD Super Multi R DL drive Keyboard Built in Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Super Multi R DL drive module that allows you to record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximu
75. ce ae ace eee 2 6 Und rsid ick ices cite wie eae ie ee eae da eae aa ee ea 2 7 Front with the display Open 2 0 00 cece eee eee eee 2 8 Function buttons 0 cee eee eee 2 10 System indicators 00 e eee eee eee 2 11 Keyboard indicators 2 00 e eee eee 2 12 Opticaldise Qnveii ccccieo nts miraa EG 2 13 AC adaptor iiccocisock scaechewenn ee ien eel dee ese 2 14 Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor 0 cece eee eee eee 3 2 Opening the display 0 0 e cece eee eee eee 3 3 Turning on the power 0 2 0 cece ee eee eee 3 3 Starting up for the first time 20 0 c eee eee 3 4 Turning off the power 0 cece eee eee ees 3 4 Restarting the computer 0 00 c eee eee eee 3 7 System Recovery Options 0 cece cece eee eee 3 8 Restoring the pre installed Software 0 0 eee eens 3 8 User s Manual XV A300 Chapter4 Operating Basics Using the touchpad 0 00 c ccc eee eee 4 1 Using the fingerprint Sensor 2 0 c ee ees 4 2 USB Sleep and Charge function 0 0 eee ee ee eee eee 4 9 Using optical disc drives 0 0 00 cece eee 4 11 Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi R DL drive 4 14 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 00 ccc cece eee eee eee 4 18 VideO 2isiseevenee tin ewte deeded heeds beiaten Peder cewek 4 20 Media Caress cca ice ieee eee ed ae Pee ee ee ae 4 22 Using the web camera 20 0 cece eee eee 4 23 Us
76. ctory cannot edit or play copy protected content Do not enter sleep or hibernation mode while using DVD MovieFactory Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately after turning on the computer Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped When recording to a DV Camcorder to ensure you capture all of your data let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual data CD recorder JPEG functions DVD Audio mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version While recording video to DVD please close all other programs Do not run software such as a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU Do not support mp3 decode and encode 2 Before recording the video to DVD When you record DVD disc please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD Do not perform any of the following actions HM Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or touchpad or closing opening the display panel E Bump or cause vibration to the computer E Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice E Open the DVD drive E Install remove or connect external devices including items such as a SD SDHC memory card ExpressCard Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro xD picture card MultiMediaCard USB device ex
77. ctual number of rewrites to CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used There are two types of DVD R discs authoring and general use discs Do not use authoring discs Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive We can support only format 1 of DVD R DL Therefore you can not do the additional writing If your data is under DVD R SL capacity we suggest to use DVD R SL media You can use DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge You cannot use a disc with a 2 6 GB single sided capacity or 5 2 GB double sided capacity Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW discs Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Data deleted erased from a CD RW and DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM disc cannot be recovered Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive In writing to a DVD R R DL RW DVD R R DL RW or DVD RAM disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it will be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amoun
78. d LED Battery White Green Green DC IN White DC IN White Green Green Battery partially e Operates Quick charge charged or no Quick Charge e LED Battery Orange charge LED Battery Orange DC IN White DC IN White Green Green No battery installed e Operates e No charge e No charge e LED Battery off e LED Battery off DC IN White DC IN White Green Green User s Manual 6 1 A300 Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor not Battery charge is Operates connected above low battery LED Battery off trigger point DC IN off Battery charge is Operates below low battery LED Battery trigger point blinking orange DC IN off Battery charge is Computer goes into exhausted hibernation or shuts down depending on the Toshiba power Management Utility Setting No battery installed e No operation e LED Battery off DC IN off Power indicators The Battery DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack the following indicator conditions should be noted Blinking orange Indicates battery charge is below low battery trigger point Orange Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery White Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions
79. d and will be logged in automatically to Windows 1 1 Mode Login screen 1 Turn on the computer 2 The Select Tiles screen will be displayed 3 Select Start face recognition 4 The Select Account screen will be displayed 5 Select the account and click the arrow button 6 Please turn your face to the camera will be displayed 7 Verification will be performed If the authentication is successful the image data taken in step 6 will be faded in and placed over one another E If an error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows 4 28 User s Manual A300 Modem The availability of this feature is depending on the model you purchased This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack The internal modem does not support voice functions All data and fax functions are supported E ncase of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack E Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Region selection J Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another so you will need to make sure the internal modem s settings are correct for the region in which it will be used To select a region follow the steps below 1 In Windows Vista click
80. d overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode press FN F10 The Arrow mode indicator lights Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5 1 Press FN F10 again to turn off the overlay Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press FN F11 The Numeric mode indicator lights Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5 1 Press FN F11 again to turn off the overlay Figure 5 1 The numeric keypad overlay 5 6 User s Manual A300 Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard functions without turning off the overlay 1 Hold FN and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type uppercase characters by holding FN SHIFT and pressing a character key 3 Release FN to continue using the overlay Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down FN 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing FN turns on the most recently used overlay If the Numeric mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 3 Release FN to return to normal keyboard operati
81. de on a display or printer Also called a pel plug and play A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers Power Saver Utility A TOSHIBA utility that allows you to set the parameters for various power saving functions printed circuit board PCB A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached The board itself is typically flat and rectangular and constructed of fiberglass to form the attachment surface program A set 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 information or an action from you R Radio frequency interference RFI shield A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent radio and TV interference All computer equipment generates radio frequency signals The FCC regulates the amount of signals a computing device can allow past its shielding A Class A device is sufficient for office use Class B provides a more stringent classification for home equipment use TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Class B computing device regulations Random Access Me
82. described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message appears Enter Current Password JN At this point the hot keys FN F1 to F9 do not work They will function after you enter the password 2 Enter the password 3 Press ENTER JN If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer shuts off In this case you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry Power up modes The computer has the following power up modes E Boot Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode E Hibernation Data in memory is saved to the hard disk E Sleep Data is maintained in the computer s main memory Refer also to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power J in Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows utilities You can specify the setting in Power Options Hot keys You can use hot keys FN F3 to enter sleep mode and FN F4 to enter hibernation mode See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details User s Manual 6 13 A300 Panel power on off You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel When you open the panel power turns on in sleep or hibernation mode but not in boot mode ai If the panel power off function is enabled and use Shut down Windows do Il not close the display until the shut down function is completed System auto off This feature turns t
83. dicator 2 11 6 2 location 2 7 operating time 6 9 problems 9 5 replacing xiii 6 11 safety instructions iv 6 5 save mode 1 9 Bluethooth problems 9 18 Bluetooth 1 8 4 32 indicator 4 33 problems 9 18 switch 1 8 2 1 C Checklist equipment 1 1 problems 9 1 9 3 Cleaning the computer 4 35 COM port 4 30 D DC IN 2 6 connecting 3 2 indicator 2 11 6 3 location 2 5 Display 2 8 10 3 automatic power off 1 9 brightness down 5 4 brightness up 5 4 controller B 1 HDMI 8 11 HW Setup 7 3 opening 3 3 problems 9 6 9 12 9 13 resolution 5 4 safety instructions 10 4 size 2 8 switching 5 4 DVD Super Multi R DL drive 1 5 2 14 4 14 problems 9 7 E eSATA USB combo port 1 6 indicator 2 11 location 2 3 problems 9 15 User s Manual Index 1 A300 ExpressCard 1 7 location of slot 2 3 overheating xxiv problems 9 10 9 11 using 2 4 8 2 External monitor 8 9 controller B 1 HW Setup 7 3 port 1 6 2 3 problems 9 12 F Fan vent location 2 3 Fingerprint sensor 2 9 location 2 8 4 1 problems 9 10 using 1 13 4 2 FM tuner using 4 31 FN 1 TOSHIBA zooming utility reduce 5 5 FN 2 TOSHIBA zooming utility enlarge 5 5 FN ALT enhanced keyboard simulation 5 3 FN CTRL enhanced keyboard simulation 5 3 FN ENTER 5 3 FN ESC sound mute 5 3 FN F1 lock 5 3 FN F12 scroll lock 5 3 FN F2 power plan 5 3 FN F
84. disk drive Slow performance Procedure Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD DVD is in the optical disc drive Remove any diskette and or CD DVD and check Boot priority Refer to Chapter 7 Boot Priority section There may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your OS documentation Your files may be fragmented Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk Refer to your OS documentation or online HELP for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter As a last resort reformat the hard disk Then reload the operating system and other files If problems persist contact your dealer DVD Super Multi R DL drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD or DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning User s Manual 9 7 A300 Problem Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Can
85. dly moved your neck left right down and up When the register succeeds below message will be displayed on the screen Registration successful Now we 1l do the verification test Click the Next button Click the Next button to perform the verification test 9 Perform the verification test Face the screen as you do when you register E If verification fails click the Back button and re register Please refer to step 6 to step 8 10 If verification is successful click the Next button and register an account 11 Register the account Fill in the account registration fields E Fill in the all fields When you have finished it click Next button 12 The Management screen is displayed The registered account name will be displayed Clicking on it will cause the captured image of your face to be displayed on the left How to Delete the Face Recognition Data Delete image data account information and personal record data created during registration To delete the Face Recognition Data follow the steps as described below 1 To launch this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Face Recognition The Management screen is displayed 2 Select a user which is deleted in the Management screen 3 Click the Delete button You are about to delete the user data Would you like to continue will be displayed on the screen E If you do not want the data to be deleted click the
86. e HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer Setting for display video on HDMI To view video on the HDMI device be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed T E Be Sure to use the FN F5 hot keys to select the display device before T starting to play video Do not change the display device while playing video E Do not change the display device under the following conditions E While data is being read or written E While communication is being carried out User s Manual 8 11 A300 Settings for audio on HDMI To set the audio device to use the HDMI follow the steps below 1 Click Start 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound 4 Click Sound 5 Click Playback tab 6 Click HDMI Device 7 Click the Set Default button To set the audio device to use internal speaker follow the steps below Click Start Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Sound Click Playback tab Click Speakers Click the Set Default button NO OP Nm i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as 1 Digital video cameras 2 Hard disk drives 3 MO drives 4 CD RW drives JN i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry electric current External devices will need their own power supply Precautions E Make a back up of your data before transferring i
87. e from the computer in the same manner Wireless communications The computer s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with IEEE 802 11 wireless LAN standard Revision A B G or draft N Supported features It supports the following features E Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 48 36 24 18 9 and 6 Mbit s Revision A and G E Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s Revision B User s Manual 4 31 A300 E Frequency Channel Selection Revision A draft N 5 GHz Revision B G draft N 2 4GHz E Roaming over multiple channels E Card Power Management E Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type E 11a 11b 11g and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802 11a 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n respectively The IEEE 802 11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release The TOSHIBA 11a b g n Wireless LAN Adaptors are based on the draft release version 2 0 of the IEEE 802 11n specification An adaptor with 11a b 11a b g or 11a b g n can communicate on any of its supported formats the actual connection will be based on the acces
88. ed to in this manual as the battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements The battery recharges the RTC batteries The battery maintains the state of the computer when you enable Resume User s Manual 6 3 A300 When the computer is powered off in hibernation and sleep mode and the AC adaptor is not connected the battery pack supply power to maintain data and programs in memory If the battery pack is completely discharged hibernation and sleep do not function and the computer loses all data in memory One of the following messages appears when you turn on the power The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail occurred lt F1 gt contiune The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail occurred lt F1 gt contiune lt F2 gt to setup To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficientl
89. edia if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW disc be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW DVD RW disc Data verification To verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD DVD you should follow the steps below before you begin the write rewrite process 1 2 3 4 Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps Click the setting button for writing on the main toolbar in the Data CD DVD mode E Select Setting for writing gt Data CD DVD in the Setting menu Mark the Verify written data check box Select File Open or Full Compare mode Click the OK button How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information User s Manual 4 19 A300 Video You can record video using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA When using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA How to make a DVD Video Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from video data captured from a DV Camcorder ie 4 5 6 Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory Insert a DVD RW or DVD RW disc in Burner Click Video Disc gt Burn Video to D
90. ee times in a row the computer need to shut off You will not be able to access the password option in the HW Setup In this case you must turn the power off and back on to retry the procedure 4 Follow the same procedures described in the earlier section How to set the password to set a new user password Display This tab allows you to customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor Power On Display Allows you to set the display to be used when the computer is booted Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected otherwise it selects the internal LCD display Default LCD Analog RGB Selects both the internal LCD and an external monitor for simultaneous display CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option allows you to choose from the following settings Dynamically CPU power consumption and clock speed Switchable automatic switching function is enabled When the computer is in use CPU operation is automatically switched when necessary Default Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low speed User s Manual 7 9 A300 Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer If there is only 1 HDD the Boot Priority Options setting will be like the following E This tab sets the Boot Pr
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92. en operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Wireless LAN The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Non applicable icons Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Therefore please be aware that your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features User s Manual 10 3 A300 Copy protection Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration LCD brightness and eye strain Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes 10 4 User s Manual A300 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Environmental requirements Operating Non operating A
93. end still or video images with this integrated web camera Provided with some models Windows Sound System compatible sound system provides internal speakers as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphones It also has a volume control dial The computer is equipped with a LAN that supports Ethernet LAN 10 Mbit s 1OBASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 Mbit s 100BASE TX or Giga bit A Wireless LAN mini card is equipped with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Revision A B G and draft N Roaming over multiple channels Provided with some models User s Manual 17 A300 Modem Bluetooth Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Some computers in this series are equipped with an internal modem The internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 V 92 The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets Both of V 90 and V 92 are supported only in USA Canada UK France and Germany Only V 90 is available in other regions Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions Bluetooth wire
94. entation Problem e SATA device or USB device does not work Procedure Some external devices may not work when connected to a compatible port when the USB Sleep and Charge function is Enabled in the HW Setup Reconnect the external device after turning ON the computer If the external device still does not work connect device to an USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 or change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting to Disabled in the HW Setup When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled in the HW Setup the USB WakeUp function does not work for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function In that case use an USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 or change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting to Disabled in the HW Setup Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the eSATA USB combo port on the computer and the eSATA device or USB device Make sure the eSATA device or USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows documentation for information on checking the drivers If you are using an operating system that does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and or USB keyboard If these devices do not work make sure the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item in HW Setup is set to Enabled If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 15 A
95. er also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to your monitor s documentation Problem Monitor does not turn on No display Display error occurs Sound system Problem No sound is heard Procedure Make sure that the external monitor s power switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hot keys FN F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure Check Windows Device Manager Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I O address Interrupt level and DMA are correct for your software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you may have connected to the computer If problems persist contact your dealer 9 12 User s Manual A300 TV output signal Problem Procedure Display on TV is poor Make sure the TV type is correct for your area NTSC US JAPAN PAL Europe No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hot keys FN F5 to change the display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keybo
96. er by pressing any key It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in sleep mode Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard Default User s Manual 7 5 A300 Il USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB Legacy Emulation item to enabled Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation USB Sleep and Charge function This section describes the setting for USB Sleep and Charge function For more information please refer to the USB Sleep and Charge function section in Chapter 4 The default setting in BIOS Setup is Disabled Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use of this function There are two modes Mode 1 and Mode 2 in Enabled For normal use set the setting to Mode 1 If the function does not work with Mode 1 setting charge it to Mode 2 Some external devices may not be able to use this function in either mode When this happens change the setting to Disabled Enabled Mode 1 Enables Sleep and Charge function Mode 1 Enabled Mode 2 Enables Sleep and Charge function Mode 2 Disabled Disables Sleep and Charge function Default 7 6 User s Manual A300 LAN Wake up on LAN This feature lets the com
97. er stolen Hm What type of machine do you have E What was the model number PA number E What was the serial number 8 digits E When was it stolen i e date E What is your address phone and fax number To register the theft on paper please follow these procedures E Fill in the TOSHIBA Theft Registration form or a copy of it below E Attach a copy of your receipt showing where your computer was purchased E Either fax or send the receipt and registration form to the address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures E Visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet In the product area choose Computer Systems E Inthe Computer Systems page open the Support amp Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points User s Manual Eai A300 TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Country stolen Machine type e g A300 Model number Serial number Date stolen Year Month OO LU Owner s details Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax Day BE E 2 User s Manual A300 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbrevi
98. ernation feature E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the system sleep feature E You can use the panel power off feature 3 6 User s Manual A300 J Executing sleep mode You can also enable sleep mode by pressing FN F3 See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details You can enter sleep mode in one of three ways 1 Click Windows Start button point to ff and then click Sleep 2 Close the display panel This feature must be enabled Refer to the Power Options in the Control Panel 3 Press the power button This feature must be enabled Refer to the Power Options in the Control Panel When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer E When the computer is shut down in sleep mode the power indicator glows orange E f you are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode Sleep mode consumes more power Sleep mode limitations Sleep mode will not function under the following conditions E Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down E Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the computer for example if E You change certain computer settings E An error occurs and the computer does not respond
99. erprints from all the enrolled fingers cannot be read please logon by using the keyboard to input the password for the time being If problems persist contact your dealer Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register the User Password if it was not registered 9 10 User s Manual A300 Problem Fingerprint Pre OS feature does not work ExpressCard Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem ExpressCard error occurs Procedure Make sure you have enroll finger in windows account Set the User Password by using TOSHIBA HW Setup and restart the system Make sure place a checkmark in Enable Pre OS Fingerprint Authentication on the TrueSuite Access Manager setting Procedure Reseat the ExpressCard to make sure it is firmly connected Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem Memory card error occurs You cannot write to the memory card You cannot read a file Procedure Reseat the memory card to make sure it is firmly connected Check the card s documentation Make sure the card is not write protected Make sure the target file is on the memory card inserted in the slot If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 11 A300 External monitor Ref
100. ery recovers normal capacity Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharged the battery 6 8 User s Manual A300 Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in Power Options i Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and to calculate the remaining operating time based on the current power consumption rate and remaining battery capacity The actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on How you configure the computer for example whether you enable battery power saving options The computer provides a battery save mode which can be set in Power Options to conserve battery power This mode has the following options mM CPU Precessing speed Screen brightness Cooling Method System sleep System hibernation Monitor Power off E HDD Power off How often and how long you use the hard disk optical disc drive and the diskette drive How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as
101. essary to first enroll your fingerprint with the TrueSuite Access Manager application prior to enabling and configuring the fingerprint Pre OS feature Check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings 1 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor Or enter Windows password and click Next 2 Click settings 3 The Administrator Settings screen is displayed Place a checkmark in Enable Pre OS Fingerprint Authentication and click OK The modified configuration for fingerprint Pre OS feature becomes effective the next time the system is booted up Fingerprint Single Swipe Sign On feature General This is a feature that allows the user to complete the authentication for both the User Password and optionally the HDD user and Supervisor passwords and logging on to Windows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up It is necessary to register the User Password and Windows Logon password before using the fingerprint Pre OS feature and this fingerprint Single Sign On feature Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register your User Password Only one fingerprint authentication is required to replace the User Password and if selected the HDD user and Supervisor passwords and Windows Logon password How to enable fingerprint Single Swipe Sign On feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the TrueSuite Access Manager application prior to enabling and configuring the fingerpri
102. extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable HM To remove power from the computer turn it off remove the battery and disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet E To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm E When setting up the computer for work place it on a level surface iv User s Manual A300 EU Declaration of Comformity CE This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA s web site http epps toshiba teg com on the Internet CE compliance This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC for the supplied power adapter This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and safety standards However TOSHIBA cannot guar
103. five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN LED should glow white green and the Battery LED should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows white green E If you have extra battery packs rotate their use E f you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack E Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life E If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor E Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight 6 10 User s Manual A300 Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery the battery pack needs to be replaced You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are o
104. h enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 4 standards The ports with the icon 4 have USB Sleep and Charge function and also support USB 1 1 Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed some J functions might not execute properly User s Manual 2 5 A300 Modem jack ii Optical disc drive DC IN 19V oeo DC IN 19V Security lock slot EEE Back side The modem jack allows you to use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line Provided with some models A DVD Super Multi R DL drive The AC adaptor connects to this socket Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer A security cable attaches to this slot The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft The following figure shows the computer s back side Figure 2 4 The computer s back side 2 6 User s Manual A300 Underside The following figure shows the underside of the computer Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer Battery pack lock Battery pack Battery release Latch Memory module cover Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer Battery pack Battery release latch
105. hat may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product E Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R R DL RW R R DL RW DVD RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents E Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents TOSHIBA Disc Creator Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator E DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator s Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW media E Do not use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in order to copy DVD Video or DVD ROM material that has copyright protection m DVD RAM discs cannot be backed up using the Disc Backup functionof TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot back up CD ROM CD R or CD RW media to DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW media using the Disc
106. he power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer System Recovery Options and Resioring the preinstalled Software If you are a new user follow the steps in each section of this chapter as you prepare to operate your computer All users should be sure to carefully read the section Starting up for the first time which describes actions to take when you turn on the power for the first time User s Manual 3 1 A300 Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power It is also the 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 supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor TV gt Figure 3 1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the computer DC IN JACK Figure 3 2 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet the Battery and DC I
107. he system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in sleep mode or hibernation mode 6 14 User s Manual A300 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup allows you to configure settings for General Password Display CPU Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN and Illumination If the supervisor password is set access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer Accessing HW Setup To start the utility click the Windows Start button point to All Programs click TOSHIBA click Utilities and select HWSetup icon HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Password Display CPU Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN and Illumination There are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window User s Manual fA A300 General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default and About Default Returns all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Displays the HW Setup version Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version and da
108. her factors E The lowercase el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter E The uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable E The CAPS LOCK function key locks only the alphabetic characters in uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position E The SHIFT keys the TAB key and the BACK SPACE key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions User s Manual 5 1 A300 Function keys F1 F12 The function keys not to be confused with FN are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard These keys are dark gray but function differently from the other dark gray keys Pol fF a j eof PI f Poof ffs F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the FN key keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer See the section Soft keys FN key combinations in this chapter The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using Soft keys FN key combinations The FN function is unique to Toshiba computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations Soft key settings are not restored b
109. his can be specified in the Power Options User s Manual 1 9 A300 Panel power on off Low battery automatic hibernation mode Heat dispersal Hibernation Sleep This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened This can be specified in the Power Options When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters hibernation and shuts down This can be specified in the Power Options To protect from overheating the CPU has an internal temperature sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered This can be specified in the Power Options Maximum Turns on fan first then if Performance necessary lowers CPU processing speed Battery Lowers the CPU processing Optimized speed first then if necessary turns on the fan This feature allows you to turn off the power without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When yo
110. i LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed Use S100 S200 or S400 cables no longer than three meters Some devices might not support sleep or automatic off functions Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed When multiple IEEE1394 devices are connected to a PC the devices may not correctly be identified This problem may occur when Windows Vista is restarted while the devices are connected or when the power to the IEEE1394 devices is turned on before the PC is turned on If it occurs disconnect the IEEE1394 cables and then reconnect them Disconnecting 1 Open the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to i LINK IEEE1394 device and click 3 Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i LINK device JN Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device User s Manual 8 13 A300 Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the right side of the computer Figure 8 13 Security lock 8 14 User s Manual A300 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durabilit
111. ime SIO Serial Input Output The electronic methodology used in serial data transmission soft key Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay software The set of programs procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system s activities See also hardware stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications subpixel Three elements one red one green and blue RGB that make up a pixel on the color LCD The computer sets subpixels independently each may emit a different degree of brightness See also pixel synchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits characters or events system disk A disk that has been formatted with an operating system For MS DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND COM file You can boot a computer using a system disk Also called an operating system disk Glossary 12 User s Manual A300 terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT
112. in the Hibernate tab in Power Options Otherwise the computer will shut down in sleep mode If battery power becomes depleted data saved in sleep mode will be lost pmi o E You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the system hibernation feature E You can use the panel power off feature Starting hibernation mode To enter hibernation mode follow the steps below Windows Vista 1 Click Windows Start button 2 Point to i 3 Select Hibernate Automatic hibernation mode The computer will enter hibernation mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Open Mobile PC and open Power Options 3 Select Choose what the power butions do 4 Enable the desired hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid 5 Click the Save changes button a You can also enable hibernation mode by pressing FN F4 please refer J to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details User s Manual 3 5 A300 Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the HDD ODD eSATA
113. indows hot install feature allows you to install ExpressCard while the computer s power is on a Do not install an ExpressCard while the computer is in sleep or hibernation J mode Some cards might not work properly To install an ExpressCard follow the steps below 1 There is a dummy card in the slot Press the dummy card slightly to make it stretch out Dummy card Figure 8 1 Pressing the dummy card 2 Grasp the dummy card and pull it out from the slot Dummy card Figure 8 2 Removing the dummy card 3 Insert the ExpressCard 4 Press gently to ensure a firm connection 8 2 User s Manual A300 5 Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is appropriate for your card ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard The card s shape depends on the card you purchased Figure 8 3 Inserting the ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard To remove the ExpressCard follow the steps below 1 In Windows Vista open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the ExpressCard 2 Press the ExpressCard slightly to make it stretch out 3 Grasp the ExpressCard and pull it out from the slot ExpressCard Figure 8 4 Removing the ExpressCard User s Manual 8 3 A300 Multiple digital media card slot i The computer is equipped with a multiple digital media card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital SD Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC Memory Stick
114. ing the microphone 00 ccc eee eee eee eee 4 25 Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition 0 eee cence eens 4 25 Mode i seanssi ican canteens paaa beat eae a ae aS 4 29 Wireless communications 00 cece eee eee 4 31 LAN ecese tenean ia ites nkede ha aaa a weed ceed 4 34 Cleaning the computer 0 00 cee cece eee eee eee 4 35 Moving the computer 2 0c cece eee eee 4 36 Heat dispersal 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee 4 36 Chapter5 The Keyboard Typewriter keyS wiicis cee ceeds eee erie hee ee eee 5 1 Function keys F1 Fi2scc cei eee eee ede 5 2 Soft keys FN key combinations 20020e eee eee eens 5 2 Windows special keyS 0 0 0 ce eee eee eee eee eee 5 5 Keypad overlay iis tidied ee ee ee eee eee 5 6 Generating ASCII characters 000 2c sees eee eee eee 5 7 Chapter6 Power and Power up Modes Power ConditionS 00 eee eee eee 6 1 Power indicators 0 0 c eee eee eee eee 6 2 Battery types 2 0 cece cece eee eee e eee eens 6 3 Care and use of the battery pack 00 0 e cece eee eee 6 5 Replacing the battery pack 0 cee eee eee eee eee 6 11 Starting the computer by password 20e eee e eee eee 6 13 Power up modes 1 cece eee eee 6 13 Chapter7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Set p 2c cede cake seer eee eee ee eee ee eee ae 7 1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices ExpresSCard ei tua seiet a a eceetaed A wees 8 2 Multiple digital media card Slot 000 eee
115. ingerprint will be displayed on screen click Yes button When Delete All Fingerprints is selected the user selection screen will be displayed so select which user s fingerprint data to delete E Selecting Delete current user s fingerprints will delete the fingerprint data for the currently logged in user E Selecting Delete all users fingerprints will delete the fingerprint data for all users however this item can only be selected if the currently logged in user has administrator privileges A message will be displayed asking for confirmation to delete the fingerprint 4 6 User s Manual A300 Windows logon via fingerprint authentication J In place of the usual Windows logon by ID and password fingerprint authentication also allows logon to Windows This is useful especially when many users are using the PCs as user selection can be skipped Fingerprint authentication procedure 1 Start up the computer 2 The Logon Authorization screen is displayed Choose any of the enrolled fingers and swipe the fingerprint on the sensor If authentication is successful the user will be logged on to Windows E fthe fingerprint authentication fails please logon using the Windows logon password E Please logon using the Windows logon password if the fingerprint authentication failed for five times To logon using the Windows logon password enter the Windows logon password at the Welcome screen as normal E
116. ion program that allows playing of CDs or DVDs using Windows Media Player TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Press this button to begin playing an audio CD a DVD movie or digital audio files This button also acts as a Pause button Press this button to stop playing Press this button to advance to the previous track chapter or data Press this button to advance to the next track chapter or data 2 10 User s Manual A300 System indicators The following figure shows the system indicators which light when various computer operations are in progress HDD ODD eSATA DC IN Power Main battery appearance depends on the model you purchased Figure 2 7 System indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glows white green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor If P the adaptor s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunctions this indicator shows no light Power The Power indicator glows white green when the computer is on If you turn off the computer in sleep mode this indicator blinks orange If the computer shuts down this indicator shows no light Main battery The Main battery indicator shows the condition of the charge White Green means fully charged and orange means being charged Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes i HDD ODD eSATA The HDD ODD eSATA indicator glows white green when the computer is accessing a hard disk drive optical disc drive or eSATA equ
117. iority of the devices Boot Priority Options High Priority FDD a CD DVD LAN USB Memory Low Priority If there are 2 HDDs the Boot Priority Options setting will be like the following This tab sets the Boot Priority of the devices r Boot Priority Options High Priority USB Memory Low Priority User s Manual A300 You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting U Selects the USB diskette drive N Selects the network 1 Selects the primary HDD 2 Selects the secondary HDD Cc Selects the CD ROM This procedure does not affect the settings In this computer CD ROM refers to the DVD Super Multi R DL drive ExpressCard HDD boot is not supported bale To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer 2 Use the up down cursor keys to select boot device you want and press ENTER y E fa supervisor password is set the menu above does not appear when I you use the user password to start the computer E The selection method above does not change the boot priority settings in HW Setup E f you press a key other than one of those above or if the selected device is not installed the system will boot according to the current setting in HW Setup Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in sleep mode you can turn on the comput
118. ipped device t Multiple digital The Multiple digital media card indicator glows media card white green when the computer is accessing the multiple digital media card L User s Manual 2a A300 Keyboard indicators The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CAPS LOCK indicator When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard is in all caps mode CAPS LOCK indicator Figure 2 8 CAPS LOCK indicator CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay allows you to control the cursor When the F11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay allows you to enter numbers Numeric mode Arrow mode Figure 2 9 Keypad overlay indicators Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay dark gray labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay dark gray labeled keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard 2 12 User s Manual A300 Optical disc drive When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows Region codes for DVD drives and media Optical disc drive and media are manufactured according to the specifications of s
119. isc to launch Direct Recording dialog box choose DVD Video VR to invoke Straight Capture to Disc Page Choose DVD Video format Choose the capture source is DV Press Capture button Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from adding video source 6 Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory Click Video Disc gt New Project to invoke 2nd Launcher choose your project type then invoke DVD MovieFactory Add source from HD Disk by click Add Video files button to invoke browser dialog box Choose the source video then go to Next page to apply Menu After choose the menu template press Next button to go to Burning Page Choose the output type then press Burn button How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory Please refer to the Help and Manual files for additional Ulead DVD MovieFactory information 4 20 User s Manual A300 Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD 1 Editing digital video Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactory Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features While you are editing DVD you can display preview However if another application is running The preview might not display properly DVD MovieFa
120. ix marketing regions When you purchase DVD Video make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly Code 1 2 3 4 Writable discs Region Canada United States Japan Europe South Africa Middle East Southeast Asia East Asia Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia China This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs E CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once DVDs m DVD R DVD R DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed E DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once User s Manual 2 13 A300 DVD Super Multi R DL drive i The full size DVD Super Multi drive R DL module allows you to record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 6 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 8 speed
121. l path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Supported frequency sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in your country region your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in your country region C 2 User s Manual A300 Table Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Frequency Range Channel ID 1 ON DOO fF WwW PY 10 11 12 13 2400 2483 5 MHz 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 2457 2462 246772 2472 When installing Wireless LAN cards the channel configuration is managed as follows E 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 roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required E Ina Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device User s Manual C 3 A300 Table Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A Frequency Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz Note 3
122. l the image Click to prepare for recording Click again to start recording One more to stop recording and see preview of the video Click to start recording Click again to stop and listen to a preview of the audio Accesses additional functions About Player Effects Properties Settings and Help Displays software manufacturer details Plays video files Chooses images to be displayed on the capture screen Chooses from the Options tab to flip zoom flicker rate night mode and backlight compensation in the Image tab change the colour settings in the profile tab change the lighting conditions Chooses from the Options tab to change the tool position the Picture tab to select picture output options such as size export file and saving location the Video tab to choose output settings such as Frame Rate Size Compression and the file save path the Audio Device Compression Volume and file save path Displays the help files for the software 4 24 User s Manual A300 Using the microphone You can use the built in or an external microphone that connects to the microphone jack to record monaural sounds into your applications It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions Built in microphone is provided with some models Since your computer has a microphone and speaker feedback may be heard under certain conditions Feedback occurs when sound from the
123. less communication is terminated Multiple digital media slot ss D Microphone jack Headphone S PDIF jack a Volume control This slot allows you to easily transfer data from devices such as digital camera and PDA that use flash memory SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards A standard 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a microphone or other device for audio input A standard 3 5 mm mini headphone jack with S PDIF jack out enables connection of a stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum or other devices for audio output When you connect headphones the internal speakers are automatically disabled Use this dial to adjust the volume of the system speakers and headphones 2 2 User s Manual A300 Left side The following figure shows the computer s left side LAN jack Fan vent Video out port ExpressCard slot HDMI out port External monitor port USB port i LINK IEEE1394 port SS a e lt u e eSATA USB combo port Depending on the model you purchased Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer External monitor This 15 pin port allows you to connect an port external monitor Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan Be careful not to block the fan vent Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of the vents A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Video out port Plug a 4 pin S Video connector into this port
124. less technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers Bluetooth provides fast reliable and secure wireless communication in a small space This switch turns wireless devices RF transmission Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions on and off Provided with some models Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object Microsoft Windows Vista is available Refer to the preinstalled Software section at the front of this chapter A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use Refer to the Utilities and applications section in this chapter When you connect an external device to the computer or when you install a component Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically 1 8 User s Manual A300 Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use To access the Power Options click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options Hot keys Display automatic power off HDD automatic power off System automatic sleep hibernation Keypad overlay Power on password Instant security Intelligent power supply Battery save mode Key combinations allow you to quickly
125. lication You can also use the ATSO command If problems persist contact your dealer 9 16 User s Manual A300 Sleep Hibernation Problem The system will not enter sleep hibernation LAN Problem Cannot access LAN Wake up on LAN Wireless LAN Procedure Is Windows Media Player open The system might not enter sleep hibernation if Windows Media Player is either playing a selection or finished playing a selection Close Windows Media Player before you select sleep hibernation If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The does not work Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Wireless LAN Procedure Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on If problems persist consult your LAN administrator User s Manual 9 17 A300 Bluetooth For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Bluetooth device i LINK IEEE1394 device Problem i LINK device does not function Procedure
126. ly a burn E Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely E Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns E Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adaptor s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on E Place the AC adaptor in a ventilated area such as a desk top or on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery Do not cover the AC adaptor with papers or other items that will reduce cooling also do not use the AC adaptor while it is inside a carrying case E Use only the AC adaptor and batteries that are approved for use with this computer Use of another type of battery or AC adaptor may risk fire or explosion E Before you connect the computer to a power source ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adaptor matches that of the available power source 115 V 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Taiwan 100 V 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V 60 Hz in western Japan 230 V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far East E Ifyou use an extension cable with your AC adaptor ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the
127. m 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD Rs at up to 24 speed CD RWs at up to 16 speed DVD Rs at up to 8 speed DVD RWs at up to 6 speed DVD RAMs at up to 5 speed DVD Rs at up to 8 speed DVD RWs at up to 8 speed DVD R DL discs at up to 4 speed and DVD R DL discs at up to 4 speed This drive supports the following formats DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DL DVD R DL CD DA CD Text CD R CD RW CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 CD G Audio CD only Photo CD single multi session Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 86 keys or 87 keys compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard embedded numeric overlay dedicated cursor control au and B keys See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details User s Manual 1 5 A300 Pointing device Built in Power Ports Battery pack RTC battery AC adaptor Headphone Microphone External monitor Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports eSATA USB combo port i LINK IEEE1394 Video out port A touchpad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on screen pointer The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC and calendar The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord Because it is
128. mbient temperature 5 C to 35 C 20 C to 60 C 20 to 80 10 to 90 Relative humidity Altitude from sea level 0 to 3 000 meters 0 to 10 000 meters Power requirements AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 19V DC User s Manual A 1 A300 Built in modem The ability of this feature is depending on the model you purchased Network control unit NCU Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function AA Telephone line analog only Pulse Tone AT commands EIA 578 commands Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Communication protocol Communication speed Error correcting Data compression Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Data ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter V 21 ch2 Former CCITT Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis A 2 User s Manual A300 Appendix B Display Controller The display controller interprets software c
129. modem wireless communication and LAN Chapter 5 The Keyboard describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys User s Manual xix A300 Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes gives details on the computer s power resources and battery save modes Chapter 7 HW Setup and 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 hardware available Chapter 9 Troubleshooting provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn t seem to be working properly Chapter 10 Disclaimers provides Legal Footnotes information related to your computer The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The ndex quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parenthesis following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator p
130. mory RAM High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to User s Manual Glossary 11 A300 restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset See also boot RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A modular LAN jack ROM Read Only Memory A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM S S Video Short for Super Video a type of connection used by S VHS videocassette players camcorders DVD players etc to transmit high quality video signals SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices SD Card Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants SECAM L SECAM Sequential Color Memory is a broadcasting standard used in France serial communications A communications technique that uses as few as two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another serial interface Refer to a type of information exchange that transmits information sequentially one bit at a t
131. mponents called chips which perform a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memory where data is temporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another bus An interface for transmission of signals data or electric power User s Manual Glossary 3 A300 byte The representation of a single character A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit also the smallest addressable unit within the system C cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate When the CPU reads data from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory which saves time The computer has two cache levels Level one is incorporated into the processor and level two resides in external memory capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy diskette or hard disk drive It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes and megabytes MB where
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133. nce of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD RICOH CO LTD CD RW High Speed Multi Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD CD RW Ultra Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD R DVD Specifications for DVD R Disc for General Version 2 0 HITACHI MAXELL LTD MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO LTD TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD DVD R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD RICOH CO LTD DVD RW DVD Specifications for DVD RW Disc for General Version 1 2 MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD DVD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 2 1 or 2 2 MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO LTD HITACHI MAXELL LTD DVD R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD RICOH CO LTD DVD R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD User s Manual 4 15 A300 i DVD R for Labelflash FUJIFILM CORPORATION DVD R for Labelflash FUJIFILM CORPORATION This DVD Super Multi R DL drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8x speed DVD R DVD R and DVD RW media 6x speed DVD RW media 5x speed DVD RAM media and 4x speed DVD R DL and DVD R DL media If the disc is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it The a
134. nced keyboard 5 2 ENTER 5 3 right ALT key 5 3 right CTRL key 5 3 scroll lock 5 3 Sound system 1 7 headphone 1 6 2 2 microphone 2 2 2 9 speaker 2 8 volume control 2 2 T TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 11 TOSHIBA Assist 1 12 TOSHIBA Bluetooth Stack 1 13 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 12 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 1 12 4 18 TOSHIBA DVD RAM utility 1 12 TOSHIBA Face Recognition 1 13 using 4 25 Toshiba HW setup 7 1 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 1 11 TOSHIBA support 9 19 TOSHIBA Theft Registration E 2 TOSHIBA web site 10 2 TOSHIBA zooming utility 1 11 Touchpad 2 9 control buttons 2 9 problems 9 9 using 4 1 TV 8 10 problems 9 13 U USB 1 6 location 2 3 2 5 problems 9 13 9 14 Sleep and Charge 4 9 USB mouse problems 9 10 V Video 4 20 HDMI 8 11 Video RAM 1 4 Video out port 1 6 2 3 location 2 3 Volume control 2 2 location 2 1 W Web camera 1 7 2 9 location 2 8 using 4 23 WiMAX switch 1 8 Wireless LAN 1 7 10 3 indicator 4 33 problems 9 17 switch 1 8 2 1 using 4 31 Index 5 A300 Index 6 User s Manual
135. ne external device is connected stop using the external device because its current is over the acceptable value of this computer Some external devices may not be able to use the USB Sleep and Charge function In this case please try one or more of the following methods E Change a mode setting of Enabled by the HW Setup E Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected If this function can not be still used change the setting to Disabled in the BIOS Setup and stop using the function The battery depletes When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to quickly even when Enabled in the HW Setup USB bus power have turned OFF the DC5V will be supplied to the external device power of the computer connected to the compatible port If external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF Connect the AC adaptor to the computer or change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting the Disabled in the HW Setup Instead use a USB Port does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 9 14 User s Manual A300 Problem External devices connected to the compatible ports do not work when connected to a compatible port The USB WakeUp function does not work eSATA USB combo port Refer also to your eSATA device and USB device s docum
136. nently hazardous situation Which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation Which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation Which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage Note Provides important information Danger 1 Never try to dispose of the battery pack by burning or expose it to a heating device such as a microwave oven The battery pack could explode and cause bodily injury 2 Never try to disassemble repair or otherwise tamper with a battery pack The battery pack will overheat and ignite Leakage of caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury possibly resulting in death or serious injury 3 Never short circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack 4 Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object Never strike it with a hammer or other object Never step on it 5 Never try to change the battery pack in any manner other than that described in user s manual Never connect
137. nished practicing swiping your finger click Next The Fingerprint Image Capture screen is displayed Follow the onscreen instructions and use the same finger you have selected under the Control Center to swipe your finger with good images three times for the fingerprint template to be created User s Manual 4 5 A300 7 In case of finger injury or authentication failure it is recommended that another fingerprint also be enrolled The following message will be displayed We recommended enrolling at least two fingerprint images Click OK and repeat steps 3 4 5 and 6 with another finger How to delete the fingerprint data Saved fingerprint data is stored in the Non volatile memory inside the fingerprint sensor If you hand over the PC to others or dispose of it the following operations are recommended 1 Click Start point to All Programs point to TrueSuite Access Manager and click it The TrueSuite Access Manager Fingerprint Software screen is displayed Enter your Windows Password and click Next to enter the Control Center Or swipe your enrolled finger to enter the Control Center The user s fingers screen is displayed E To delete all registered fingerprints 1 Click Delete All Fingerprint 2 Follow the on screen instructions to delete the registered fingerprints E To delete individual fingerprints 1 Click the fingerprint mark above the registered finger 2 Are you sure you want to delete this f
138. nition Data Take a picture for facial verification purposes and register the data needed when you log in To register the data needed when you log in follow the steps as described below 1 To launch this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Face Recognition E The Registration screen is displayed for a logged in user whose face has not been registered E The Management screen is displayed for a logged in user whose face has already been registered 2 If your a registered user click the Register face button in the Management screen otherwise the Registration screen will be displayed E f you wish to practice click on the Next button in the Registration screen If you do not wish to practice click on the Skip button in the Registration screen 3 Click the Next button to start the guide First take a picture while moving your neck slightly to the left and right 5 Now take a picture while moving your neck down and up Click the Back button to practice the guide once more 6 Click the Next button to start image capturing process Adjust the position of your face so that it fits within the face shaped frame 4 26 User s Manual A300 7 Once your face has been positioned properly the recording will commence Start moving your neck very slightly to the left and right and then move your neck down and up 8 Registration will end after you have repeate
139. not write correctly Diskette drive Problem Drive does not operate Some programs run correctly but others do not You cannot access the external 3 1 2 diskette drive Procedure The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using Refer to Chapter 1 ntroduction for more information Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disc drive section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions E Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA E Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing E Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording E Do not run or start other software during writing E Do not jar the computer during writing E Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure There may be a faulty cable connection Check the connection to the computer and to the drive The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software needs Try another diskette If you can access the diskette the original diskette not the drive is probably causing the
140. nt Single Sign On feature Check that the fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings 1 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor Or enter Windows password and click Next 2 Click settings 3 The Administrator Settings screen is displayed Place a checkmark in Enable Pre OS Fingerprint Authentication 4 Then place a checkmark in Enable Single Sign On Fingerprint Authentication and click OK The modified configuration for the fingerprint Single Sign On feature becomes effective the next time the system is booted up 4 8 User s Manual A300 J Fingerprint utility limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error free TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility E The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints E The recognition success rate may differ from user to user USB Sleep and Charge function Your computer can supply USB bus power DC5V to the USB port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF Power OFF incl
141. o be recognized by the computer Do not attempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive before this period has elapsed A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer s eSATA USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode If this occurs disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on External monitor Il An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer The computer supports VGA and Super VGA video modes To connect a monitor follow the steps below The hibernation and sleep feature can be used with an external monitor Simply enable hibernation and sleep and the computer will maintain the data as it is displayed on the external monitor 1 Connect the monitor to the external monitor port 2 Turn the monitor s power on User s Manual 8 9 A300 When you turn on the power the computer automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is color or monochrome You can use the HW Setup to select between Auto Selected and LCD Analog RGB displays Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords If you have selected LCD Analog RGB under the Display options of the HW Setup both the external monitor and the internal LCD will be active when you turn on the computer If Auto Selected is selected only the external monitor will be active To change the display settings pre
142. of the battery pack and Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery condition 3 After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer enables hibernation mode so you don t lose data and automatically turns off You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Batteries charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger User s Manual 6 7 A300 J Il Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Battery pack 3 cell 8 hours or more 2 hours Battery pack 6 cell 8 hours or more 3 hours Battery pack 9 cell 8 hours
143. ommands into hardware commands that turn particular pixels on or off The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array VGA that provides Super VGA SVGA and Extended Graphics Array XGA support for the internal LCD and external monitors A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all SVGA and XGA modes the most widely used industry standards Some display modes might not be supported depending on the external J monitor which you use F If you are running some applications for example a 3D application or I video playback and so on you may observe some disturbance flickering or frame dropping on your screen If that occurs adjust the resolution of the display lowering it until the screen is displayed properly You could also disable Windows Aero to help correct this situation User s Manual B 1 A300 B 2 User s Manual A300 Wireless LAN Appendix C This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running with a minimum of parameters Card specific
144. ompletely activate before you continue to use the utility and hot keys TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides support to movement impaired users when they need to use the TOSHIBA hot key functions In use the utility allows you to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press one of the F keys in order to access its specific function When set the FN key will remain active until another key is pressed User s Manual A300 Utilities and applications This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them For details on operation refer to each utility s online manual help files or readme txt files TOSHIBA Assist HW Setup utility TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD RAM utility Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services To start the utility click the Windows Start button point to All Programs click TOSHIBA click Utilities and select HWSetup icon This software is provided for playback of DVD Video You can create CD DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played ona standard stereo CD player and data CD DVDs to store the files and folderson your hard disk drive This software can be used on a model with DVD Super Multi R DL drive You can boot TOSHIBA
145. on E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E Jo prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure User s Manual A300 DVD Super Multi R DL drive Panasonic UJ 870B UJ 870F UJ870AB UJ870EB Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Panasonic Communications Co Ltd 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata ku Fukuoka Japan HLDS GSA T40N GSA T40F GSA T50N GSA T50F Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc 22 23 Kaigan 3 chome Minato Ku Tokyo 108 0022 Japan User s Manual A300 Pioneer DVR KDO8TBM DVR KD08TBF DVR TD0O8TBM DVR TDO8TBF Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 MEGURO 1 CHOME MEGURO KU TOKYO 153 8654 JAPAN Toshiba Samsung TS L632H TS L632P TS L633A TS L633P Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology Korea Corporation 416 Maetan 3Dong Yeongtong Gu Suwon City G
146. on Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing SHIFT If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing SHIFT Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down ALT 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release ALT and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold ALT FN 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release ALT FN and the ASCII character appears on the display screen User s Manual 57 A300 5 8 User s Manual A300 Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Table Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor Battery fully e Operates e LED Battery White connected charge
147. one MB 1024 KB card Synonym for board See board CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC Cards CD ROM A Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD RW A Compact Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable cold start Starting a computer that is currently off turning on the power COM1 COM2 COM3 and COM4 The names assigned to the serial and communication ports commands Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices communications The means by which a computer transmits and receives data to and from another computer or device compatibility 1 The ability of one computer to
148. or are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer Software The problems may be caused by your software or diskette If you cannot load a software package the media usually a diskette may be damaged or the program might be corrupted Try loading another copy of the software If an error message appears while you are using a software package check the software documentation These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the OS documentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals 9 2 User s Manual A300 Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas E System start up E External monitor E Self test E Sound system E Power E TV output signal E Password E USB E Keyboard E USB Sleep and Charge function E LCD panel E eSATA USB combo port E Hard disk drive E Modem m DVD Super Multi R DL drive W Sleep Hibernation E Diskette drive E LAN E Pointing device E Wireless LAN E Fingerprint sensor E Bluetooth E
149. perating your computer away from an AC power source This section explains how to remove and install battery packs Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery follow the steps as detailed below e NT When handling battery pack be careful not to short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in sleep mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lose In hibernation mode data will be lose if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the HDD ODD eSATA indicator optical disc drive indicator and external device indicator to go out Save your work Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down with the back of the computer facing you Slide the battery pack locking latch toward the unlock position Battery Pack Lock Figure 6 1 Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position User s Manual 6 11 A300 6 Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal then lift up the battery pack Figure 6 2 Removing the battery pack 7 Pull the battery pack forward to remove it For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery pack Please
150. peration and damage data E Do not shut down log off or Sleep Hibernate while writing or rewriting the disc E Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrations such as airplanes trains or cars E Do not place your computer on unstable tables or any other unstable surfaces A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the hard disk drive and can be copied to DVD media by using the following steps 1 Have a blank DVD ready 2 The application will allow you to choose from a variety of different media onto which the recovery image can be copied including DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW Please note that some of the above media may not be compatible with the optical disc drive installed into your computer You should therefore verify the optical disc drive supports the blank media you have chosen before proceeding 3 Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows Vista operating system from the hard disk drive as normal 4 Insert the first blank medium into the optical disc drive tray 5 Double click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows Vista desktop or select the application from Start Menu 6 After Recovery Disc Creator starts select the type of media and the title you wish to copy and then click the Create button 7 Follow the on screen instructions Your Recovery Discs will be created User s Manual 3 9 A300 Restoring the pre installed sof
151. problem If problems persist contact your dealer 9 8 User s Manual A300 Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation Touchpad Problem Procedure On screen pointer does The system might be busy If the pointer is not respond to Pad shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its operation normal shape and try again to move it Double tapping does Try changing the double click speed setting in not work the mouse control utility Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse to access it The mouse pointer Try changing the speed setting in the mouse moves too fast or too control utility Click Start gt Control Panel gt slow Hardware and Sound gt Mouse to access it When the reaction of Adjust the touch Sensitivity touchpad is sensitive to 1 Open the Control Panel Sow 2 Click the Hardware and Sound icon 3 Click the Mouse icon 4 Click the Device Setting tab 5 Click the Setting button 6 The Properties for Synaptics touchpad on PS 2 port screen appears Double click Sensitivity in the Select an item section on the left side of the screen 7 PalmCheck and Touch Sensitivity are displayed Click Touch Sensitivity 8 Move the slide bar for Touch Sensitivity to make an adjustment Click the OK button 9 Click the OK button on the Device Setting tab If problems persist contact
152. ptor and the main battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause could lie with another power resource In such case contact your dealer Overheating power down If the computer s internal temperature becomes too high the computer will automatically shut down AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the DC IN indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for more information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections Make sure the cord is power the computer firmly connected to the computer and a power DC IN indicator does outlet not glow white green Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it If the terminals are soiled wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer contact your dealer 9 4 User s Manual A300 Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery check the DC IN indicator as well as the battery indicator For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes Problem Battery doesn t power the computer Battery doesn t charge when the AC adaptor is attached Battery indicator does not glow orange Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected Procedure The battery may be discharged connect the AC adaptor to recharge the
153. puter s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Enabled Enables the Wake up on LAN Default Disabled Disables the Wake up on LAN JN Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled F Wake up on LAN does not work without the AC adaptor Leave it I connected if you are using this feature Built in LAN Enabled Enables built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables built in LAN functions illumination Illumination ON OFF This feature allows you to set conditions for Front Edge Logo LED touchpad illumination LED and Function button backlight LED Depending on the model you purchased ON On Default OFF Off User s Manual 7 7 A300 7 8 User s Manual A300 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility The following optional devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards Memory ExpressCard SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards Memory expansion Power devices Additional battery pack 3 cell 6 cell and 9 cell Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices Other USB FDD Kit eSATA External monitor Television HDMI i LINK IEEE1394 Security lock User s Manual 8 1 A300 ExpressCard Installing an ExpressCard The ExpressCard slot is located on the left side of the computer You can install one ExpressCard in the slot W
154. puter off When you turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device E Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program E Check all cables Are they correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause signal errors User s Manual 9 1 A300 E Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins Check that your diskette is correctly 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 to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind E Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard diskette drives hard disk drive printer display Each device produces different symptoms E Is the operating system configuration set properly Check the configuration options E What appears on the display screen Does it display any messages or random characters Print a copy of the screen if you have a printer attached Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals E Do any icons light Which ones What col
155. puter using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the display Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer User s Manual 4 35 A300 Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation E Make sure all disk activities are terminated before moving the computer Check if the HDD ODD eSATA indicator and external device indicator are off E ifa CD DVD is in the drive remove it Also make sure the drawer is securely closed Turn off the power to the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer Close the display Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Close all port covers Use the carrying case when transporting the computer When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything E Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions Heat dispersal To protect from overheating the CPU has an internal temperature sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered You can select whe
156. r Lift off the cover Use a slender object such as a pen to press two latches on either side of the memory module to the outside The memory module will pop up Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it out A Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems 7 Figure 8 10 Removing the memory module Seat the cover and secure it with one screw 8 8 User s Manual A300 Additional battery pack 3 cell 6 cell and 9 cell You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs 3 cell PA8533U 1BRS PA3533U 1BAS 6 cell PA3534U 1BRS PA3534U 1BAS 9 cell PA38535U 1BRS PA3535U 1 BAS If you re away from an AC power source you can replace a low battery with a fully charged one See Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes Additional AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor PA3468U 1ACA PA3468E 1AC3 PA3516U 1ACA PA3516E 1AC3 PA3290U 3ACA PA3290E 3AC3 for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load USB FDD Kit eSATA i The 3 1 2 external FDD drive module can be connected to the USB port An eSATA equipped device can be connected to the eSATA USB combo port If you connect an eSATA device after the computer has already been turned on it will take about ten seconds for it t
157. r indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC and PS 2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Intel Intel SpeedStep and Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i LINK is a trademark of SonyCorporation Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license DVD MovieFactory is a trademark of Ulead Systems Inc Labelflash is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION User s Manual A300 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc U S Pat No s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 and other U S and world wide patents issued and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Copyright 1996 2003 Digital Theater Systems Inc All Rights Reserved Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above m
158. rd Details are in the system indicators section Six buttons allow you to manage audio video run applications and access utilities Details are in the Function buttons section Provided with some models Press the power button to turn the computer s power on and off The power button LED indicates the status Record Send still or video images with this integrated web camera Provided with some models The web camera LED glows blue when the web camera software is used Provided with some models Records monaural sounds into your applications Provided with some models User s Manual 2 9 A300 1 Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Function buttons Six buttons are provided with some models Rt o g EFH n an gt l mM 44 gt gt Available for use Mute or LED On Off CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next These buttons allow you to manage audio video run applications and access utilities Refer to the Function buttons section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Mute or LED On Off button CD DVD button srry FD et da Play Pause button gt il Stop Previous button lt lt Next button gt gt I Depending on the model you purchased press this button to turn off the sound or to switch the illumination of the touchpad brand logo and buttons on or off Press this button to launch an applicat
159. re used for identification Check sliding position and speed The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Fingerprint sensor limitations The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility 4 4 User s Manual A300 Points to note about the fingerprint utility If Windows Vista s file encryption function EFS Encryption File System is used to encrypt a file the file cannot be further encrypted using the encryption function of this software You can back up the fingerprint data or the information registered to Password Bank Please use Import Export menu on Fingerprint Sof
160. ress FN F12 Scroll Lock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off Press FN ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad Press FN CTRL to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right CTRL key Press FN ALT to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right ALT key Pressing FN ESC in a Windows environment turns sound on or off When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed as an icon Pressing FN F1 enters Lock computer mode To restore your desktop you need to log on again Pressing FN F2 changes the power settings Pressing FN F3 switches the system to sleep mode User s Manual 5 3 A300 i Hibernate pore hk Output Brightness down Ta Brightness up pas Wireless t ee Pressing FN F4 switches the system to hibernation mode Pressing FN F5 changes the active display device Pressing FN F6 decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Pressing FN F7 increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Pressing FN F8 switches the active wireless devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on If your wireless communication device is not installed a dialog box will not appear Touchpad i Zoom Pressing FN F9 enables or disables the touchpad function Pressing FN SPACE changes the display resolution
161. rolling and recognizing fingerprints By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE Internet Explorer Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from power saving Sleep mode Single Swipe Sign On feature Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Password when booting up the computer 1 To swipe refers to the action of reading a fingerprint using the fingerprint J sensor How to swipe the finger Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication failures 1 2 Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you While lightly touching the sensor swipe the finger towards you until the sensor surface becomes visible Ensure the center of the fingerprint is on the sensor when swiping the finger amp fho Figure 4 2 Slide the finger over the recognition sensor 4 2 User s Manual A300 1 E Avoid swiping with the finger stiff or pressed on too hard Fingerprint reading ma
162. rticular task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To 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 menu interrupt request A signal that gives a component access to the processor I O Input output Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and froma computer I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it Glossary 8 User s Manual A300 IrDA 1 1 An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte keyboard An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer For each key the transmitted code is in turn representative of the ASCII character marked on the key kilobyte KB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabyte L level 2 cache See cache Light Emi
163. s of a computer operation Output commonly indicates data 1 printed on paper 2 displayed at a terminal 3 sent through the serial port of internal modem or 4 stored on some magnetic media P PAL PAL Phase Alternating Line is the dominant video and broadcasting standard in Europe Glossary 10 User s Manual A300 parity 1 The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user and supervisor pel The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels See pixel peripheral component interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse P ritel P ritel is a 21 pin connecting cable port system that allows images and high quality stereo sound including Dolby Pro Logic sound formats to be sent from one audio visual device to another It is also known as a SCART connector or Euro connector pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be ma
164. s on DVD Super Multi R DL drive section for precautions on writing to CD DVDs Loading discs To load CD DVDs follow the steps below and refer to figures 1 a When the power is on press the eject button to open the drawer slightly Figure 4 3 Pressing the eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the 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 the eject button Eject hole Diameter 1 0 mm Figure 4 4 Manual release with the eject hole User s Manual 4 11 A300 2 Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Figure 4 5 Pulling the drawer open 3 Lay the CD DVD label side up in the drawer Figure 4 6 Inserting a CD DVD a When the drawer is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend J slightly over the CD DVD tray Therefore you will need to turn the CD DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray After seating the CD DVD however make sure it lies flat as shown in above figure AN E Do not touch the laser lens Doing so could cause misalignment E Do not keep foreign matter from entering the drive Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the CD DVD until you feel it click into place The CD DVD should lie below
165. s point to which it connects H Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in draft 11n mode is not guaranteed E The draft 11n function cannot be used with WEP TKIP Draft 11n mode can be used only with WPA PSK AES mode or no security mode Security E Be sure to enable encryption function Otherwise your computer will allow the illegal access by outsider through wireless LAN to cause illegal instruction eavesdropping and loss or destruction of stored data TOSHIBA strongly recommends the customer to enable the encryption function E TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of Wireless LAN and the damage thereof Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop computers printers and mobile phones You cannot use the built in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth Adaptor simultaneously Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operates in the 2 45 GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices The link is maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight 4 32 User s Manual A300 Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security
166. securely Otherwise a battery pack could fall out and possibly cause injury Change the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened 6 6 User s Manual A300 6 Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely Sleep and hibernation will not function and data in memory will be lose Also the computer might register an incorrect time and date In this case connect the AC adaptor to recharge the batteries 7 Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer in hibernate or sleep mode Data will be lost Note 1 Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function 2 To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power once a week until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for an extended period more than a month the battery might fail to retain a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life
167. speaker is picked up in the microphone and amplified back to the speaker which amplifies it again to the microphone This feedback occurs repeatedly and causes a very loud high pitched noise It is acommon phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when the microphone input is output to the speaker throughput and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function in the Master Volume panel Refer to your Windows documentation for details on using the Master Volume panel Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition If your computer is equipped with a web camera the TOSHIBA Face Recognition feature can be used to verify the face of users when they log on to Windows If the verification is successful a user will be logged on to Windows automatically The user can thus avoid having to enter a password which makes the login process easier Notes Please note the following hints when using TOSHIBA Face Recognition E Changes of the likeness of a registrant such as hair style changes wearing of a cap or wearing glasses may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly In this case log on to Windows using your password E Bright background light and or shadows may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly In this case log on to Windows using your password E Faces similar to a registrant s may be recognized accidently
168. ss FN F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press FN F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting 2 If you set LCD Analog RGB for the computer s display you must set the Il computer s display resolution to the same as that of the external monitor or other device such as a projector Television A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer To connect a television follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Use a video cable not supplied to connect the television to the video out port VIDEO out port Figure 8 11 Connecting a television 3 Turn the television on 4 Turn the computer on 8 10 User s Manual A300 HDMI Some models are equipped with HDMI out port than can send receive video audio and control signals by connecting with external display audio devices 1080p 720p 576p and 480p signal formats are supported but actually available signal format depends on each HDMI devices To connect external devices follow the steps as detailed below J As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface J monitors has not been confirmed some HDMI monitors may not function properly 1 Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port of the HDMI device Figure 8 12 Connecting a HDMI cable 2 Plug the other end of th
169. support department for assistance E Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best resource for current information and support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the location listed in the accompanying warranty booklet or visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet User s Manual 9 19 A300 9 20 User s Manual A300 Chapter 10 Disclaimers CPU This chapter slates the Disclaimer s information applicable to TOSHIBA computers Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions E use of certain external peripheral products E use of battery power instead of AC power E use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications E use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections E use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications E use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously E use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level E use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending
170. t Utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled E Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE Internet Explorer E Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented E Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from power saving sleep mode E Single Swipe Sign On feature E Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Password when booting up the computer T Fingerprint utility cannot be used in models that do not have a fingerprint l module installed User s Manual 1 13 A300 Windows Mobility Center Options This section describes the Windows Mobility Center Mobility Center is a utility for accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window A default maximum of eight tiles are provided by the operating system and the additional two tiles are added to your Mobility Center MH Lock Computer This can be used to lock your computer without turning it off This has the same function as the Lock button at the bottom of the right pane in the start menu E TOSHIBA Assist This can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist if
171. t of data it might take time to fill in the dummy data DVD RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without DVD RAM Driver Software When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to write to the wrong drive Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor before you write or rewrite Before you enter sleep hibernation mode be sure to finish DVD RAM writing Writing is finished if you can eject DVD RAM media 4 16 User s Manual A300 Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer in the full power mode Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish and then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and data damage Write from the computer s HDD to the CD DVD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator is not recommended When writing or rewriting Please observe consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD R RW DVD R R DL RW RAM or DVD R R DL RW disc Do not perform any of the following
172. t to the computer There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data E Do nottransfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed E Ifyou are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a likelihood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power 8 12 User s Manual A300 E You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video camera except for your personal enjoyment E If you connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is currently exchanging data with the computer data frames might be dropped E Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer before you Connecting Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you use i LINK You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices Not all
173. te Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on Not Registered Changes or remove the password Default Registered Sets the password A dialogue box will appear to allow you to set the password To enter a user password 1 Select Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password Enter a password of up to 10 characters The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks For example if you enter a password consisting of four characters the display is shown as Enter Password 2 Click the OK button The following message appears allowing you to verify the password Verify Password 3 If character strings match the password is registered click OK button If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat from step 1 Entry Error To delete a user password 1 Select Not Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password 2 Enter the currently registered password The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks Enter Password 7 2 User s Manual A300 J 3 Click the OK button If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to Not registered If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat step 1 Incorrect Password If you enter the password incorrectly thr
174. ternal monitor i LINK device or an optical digital device Please verify your disc after recording important data User s Manual 4 21 A300 Media care E DVD R R RW disc cannot be written in VR format H Not support to output VCD and SVCD format About Straight to Disc E Not support to record on DVD R R disc E Not support to record DVD VR format by HDV E HDV support to burn DVD Video only Mm DVD VR format not support to add Menu About recorded DVDs E Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RAM discs E When playing your recorded disc on your computer please use InterVideo WinDVD software application E If you use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD DVD Handle your media with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them CD DVD 1 Store your CD DVD in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean Do not bend the CD DVD Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mark the surface of the CD DVD that contains data Hold the CD DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data Do not expose to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do
175. tery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is a normal phenomenon for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that is shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at http Awww pcsupport toshiba com 10 2 User s Manual A300 HDD drive capacity LCD 1 Gigabyte GB means 10 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 2 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode The screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processor Unit GPU Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized wh
176. tes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions Also called a preset value delete To remove data from a disk or other data storage device Synonymous with erase device driver A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer The CONFIG SYS file contains device drivers that MS DOS loads when you turn the computer on User s Manual Glossary 5 A300 dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information Digital Audio An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound files disk drive
177. the indicator does not light If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will J l stop and the battery indicator will go out When the battery s temperature falls to a normal range charge will resume This event occurs regardless of whether the power to the computer is on or off 6 2 User s Manual A300 DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected White Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and supplying proper power to the computer Orange Indicates a problem with the power supply Plug the AC adaptor into another outlet If it still does not operate properly see your dealer No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer the following indicator conditions should be noted White Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking orange Indicates the power was turned off while the computer was in sleep mode No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery types The computer has two different types of batteries E Battery 3 cell 6 cell or 9 cell depending on the model E Real Time Clock RTC battery Battery When the AC power cord is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referr
178. ther to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan These functions are controlled within the Power Options When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed F If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either J setting the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage Data in memory will be lost 4 36 User s Manual A300 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer s keyboard layout is compatible with 104 105 key enhanced keyboard Pressing FN key and other keys can execute all enhaced keyboard function The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country region s keyboard layout your computer is configured with Keyboards for numerous languages are available There are five types of keys typewriter keys function keys soft keys Windows special keys and keypad overlay Typewriter keys The typewriter keys produce the uppercase and lowercase letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard E Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and ot
179. to drive each cell touchpad A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest TTL Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage Universal Serial Bus This serial interface allows you to communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that allows you to run any popular software volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a floppy diskette from accidental erasure User s Manual Glossary 13 A300 Glossary 14 User s Manual A300 Index A AC adaptor 1 6 2 6 2 14 A 1 additional 1 15 8 9 connecting 3 2 problems 9 4 safety instructions iv xxiv ASCII characters 5 7 Battery charging 6 7 life 10 2 monitoring capacity 6 9 real time clock 6 4 Real Time Clock battery 1 6 6 4 retention time 6 10 types 6 3 Battery pack 1 6 1 14 2 7 6 3 additional 8 9 extending battery life 6 10 in
180. to your keyboard commands If you need to restart the computer there are three ways this can be achieved 1 Click Start then click the arrow button E in the power management buttons E0 a and select Restart from the menu 2 Press CTRL ALT and DEL simultaneously once to display the menu window then click th arrow button in the lower right corner of the screen then select Restart 3 Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Once the computer has turned itself off wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning the power on again by pressing the power button User s Manual 3 7 A300 System Recovery Options A hidden partition of approximately 1 5GB is allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options This partition stores files which can be used to repair the system in the event of a problem The System Recovery Options feature will be unusable if this partition is deleted System Recovery Options 1 The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore the system See the Windows Help and Support content for more information about Startup Repair The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair problems The procedure is as follows Follow the instructions shown on the on screen menu 1 Turn off the comp
181. try standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission and run length encoding RLE support F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related information a file can contain data programs or both firmware A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor s activities floppy diskette A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data floppy diskette drive FDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy diskettes Fn esse A TOSHIBA utility that allows you to assign functions to hot keys folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information User s Manual Glossary 7 A300 H hard disk A non removable disk usually referred to as drive C The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing
182. tting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crystal LSI Large Scale Integration 1 A technology that allows the inclusion of up to 100 000 simple logic gates on a single chip 2 An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration 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 on the screen Also called a screen microprocessor A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions Also called the central processing unit CPU one of the main parts of the computer User s Manual Glossary 9 A300 mode A method of operation for example the Boot Mode Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received monitor A de
183. tware Management Please also refer to the fingerprint utility Help file for more information You can start it using the following method E Click Start point to All Programs point to TrueSuite Access Manager and click Help E Click Start point to All Programs point to TrueSuite Access Manager and click it The main screen is displayed Click Help in the upper right corner of the screen Set up procedure Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication Fingerprint registration Enroll the required authentication data using the Fingerprints Enrollment Wizard The fingerprint authentication uses the same Windows logon ID and password If the Windows logon password has not been setup please do so before registration This sensor has memory space for at least 21 fingerprint patterns You might be able to register more fingerprint patterns depending on the sensor memory usage Click Start point to All Programs point to TrueSuite Access Manager and click it Or double click the icon in the Task Bar The Enter Windows Password screen is displayed Enter a password into the Enter Windows Password field Click Next The Control Center screen is displayed Click the non enrolled finger icon above the finger The Fingerprint Enrollment screen is displayed Confirm the message and click Next The Scanning Practice screen is displayed You can practice swiping your finger When you have fi
184. tware from your created Recovery Discs J Please set your BIOS to default before you recover your computer to the factory state If the pre installed files are damaged you are able to use the Recovery Discs you have created to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it To perform this restoration follow the steps below When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN ESC key be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Recovery Discs into the optical disc drive and turn off the computer s power 2 While holding down F12 key on the keyboard turn on your computer when the TOSHIBA logo screen appears release the F12 key 3 Use the cursors key to select the CD ROM icon from the menu Please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords for further information 4 Amenu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive J Please set your BIOS to default before you recover your computer to the factory state On your Data drive you may find a folder HDDRecovery This folder stores files which can be used to recover your
185. u turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off User s Manual A300 TOSHIBA Value Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features preinstalled on _ IO the computer TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Flash Cards TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements This utility controls the following computer button functions E Mute button or LED On Off button Provided with some models E CD DVD button The starting application from the button can be changed This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the Windows Desktop or the zoom factor associated with specific supported applications The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested This utility supports the following functions E Hot key function E TOSHIBA utility launcher function E When you start or resume your computer the TOSHIBA Flash Cards may take a moment to become available and may display several times before completely activating The hot key functions will be available once the TOSHIBA Flash Cards are completely active E f your system is busy and you see a Not Responding message allow TOSHIBA Flash Cards to c
186. udes sleep mode hibernation mode or shutdown state This function can only be used for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible ports Compatible ports are USB ports that have the 4 symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players However the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device User s Manual 4 9 A300 A The USB Sleep and Charge function only works for compatible ports This function is disabled in the default setting To enable it you must change Disabled to Enabled in HW Setup When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled in HW Setup USB bus power DC5V will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF USB bus power DC5V is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports However some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power DC5V As for the specifications of the external devices please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use Using the USB sleep and charge function to charge external devices will
187. uter 2 Turn on the computer and when the TOSHIBA screen appears repeatedly press the F8 key 3 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER 4 Follow the on screen instructions The Windows Vista CompletePC Backup feature can be used on Windows Vista Business Edition and Ultimate Edition Restoring the pre installed Software Depending on the model you purchased different ways for restoring the pre installed software are offered E Creating optical Recovery Discs E Restoring the pre installed software from your created Recovery Discs E Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive 3 8 User s Manual A300 Creating Optical Recovery Discs i J This section describes how to create Recovery Discs E Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc Creator E Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU E Operate the computer at full power E Do not use power saving features E Do not write to the disc when the virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background E Donot use utilities including those intended to enhance hard disk drive access speed They may cause unstable o
188. uttons are provided with some models RM aE pil om aa P gt Figure 4 9 Function buttons Icon Function DVD CD None button RE Mute or LED Mute or LED On Off Mute or LED On Off On Off g CD DVD Launch TOSHIBA Launch Windows DVD PLAYER Media Player gt 11 Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause B Stop Stop Stop kaa Previous Previous chapter Previous tune gt i Next Next chapter Next tune Windows Media Player 11 Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi R DL drive Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Super Multi R DL drive which can be used to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM R DL R DL discs The following applications for writing are supplied TOSHIBA Disc Creator Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA which is a product of Ulead Systems Inc Important message DVD Super Multi R DL drive Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM R DL R DL disc read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi R DL drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage 4 14 User s Manual A300 Before writing or rewriting E Based on TOSHIBA limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R RW and DVD R R RW RW RAM R DL R DL disc However in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performa
189. vent the buildup of static electricity application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols async Short for asynchronous asynchronous Lacking regular time relationship As applied to computer communications asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals backup A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is destroyed batch file A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of operating system commands or executable files binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or on used by most digital computers The right most digit of a binary number has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For example the binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte board A circuit board An internal card containing electronic co
190. vice that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board N non system disk A formatted floppy diskette you can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer See system disk nonvolatile memory Memory usually read only ROM that is capable of permanently storing information Turning the computer s power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement O OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device online state A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data operating system A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating data files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral devices output The result
191. word Refer to the Password section in Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords 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 Problem Procedure Some letter keys Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not produce numbers selected Press FN F10 and try typing again Output to screen is Make sure the software you are using is not garbled remapping the keyboard Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key See your software s documentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer s setup Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords for more information 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 Markings appear on They might have come from contact with the the LCD screen keyboard or touchpad Try wiping the LCD gently with a clean dry cloth If markings remain use LCD cleaner Be sure to let the LCD dry before closing it Problems above Refer to your software s documentation to remain unresolved or determine if the software is causing the difficulty other problems occur Contact your dealer if the problems continue 9 6 User s Manual A300 Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard
192. y However should problems occur following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause All readers should become familiar with this chapter Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines E Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem E Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the PRTSC Print Screen key The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem E 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 using E Before you attach an external device turn the com
193. y fail if the center of the fingerprint is not touching on the sensor or when finger is swiped while pressing hard Make sure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor before swiping Confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl before swiping The thumb s fingerprint has a bigger whirl which is prone to misalignment and distortions This will cause difficulty in registration and a drop in the authentication success rate Always confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl so that it is swiped along the centerline of the sensor When fingerprint reading is not successful There is a possibility of authentication failures if the finger is swiped too quickly or too slowly Follow the onscreen instructions to adjust the speed of the swipe Points to note about the fingerprint sensor Failure to follow these guidelines might result in 1 damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure 2 finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the sensor strongly Do not touch the sensor with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep sensor surface dry and free of water vapor Do not touch the sensor with a soiled or dirty finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the sensor Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with built up
194. y over the expected life of the battery and the Battery LED may not indicate a low battery condition Real Time Clock battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working One of the following messages appears when you turn on the power The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail occurred lt F1 gt contiune The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail occurred lt F1 gt contiune lt F2 gt to setup The computer s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations 6 4 User s Manual A300 Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death serious injury or property damage Carefully observe the following advisories Danger Indicates an immi
195. y the Resume feature Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure 5 1 The 104 105 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional ENTER CTRL and ALT keys to the right of the main keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not have Pressing the FN key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard s functions A P Press FN F10 or FN F11 to access the Ea computer s integrated keypad When activated the keys with dark gray markings on their bottom edge become either TF numeric keypad keys FN F11 or cursor E control keys FN F10 Please refer to the EEN Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys taking care to note that the power on default for both settings is off 5 2 User s Manual A300 q a i ENTE y 2 y T i a CTRL il a ji N jij ALT a p aa Hot keys Hot keys pressing FN a function or ESC key allow you to enable or disable certain features of the computer Sound mute i Lock E Power plan i Sleep Je j eS P
196. yeonggi Do 443 742 Korea User s Manual xi A300 International precautions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 1 FA 1 F Be CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TOEN60825 ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAF BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDGA UDSATTELSE FOR STRALING CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure VORSICHT Dieses Ger t enth lt ein Laser System und ist als LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die n chste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Ger t nicht ge ffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne m rking er anbragt udvendigt p apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstr ler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse og at ma
197. your dealer User s Manual 9 9 A300 USB mouse This section applies only with Windows Vista operating system Problem On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Double clicking does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow The mouse pointer moves erratically Fingerprint sensor Problem Reading of the fingerprint was not successful The fingerprint cannot be read due to injuries to the finger Fingerprint Single Swipe Sign On feature cannot be enabled Procedure The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse to access it Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse to access it The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentations for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Please try again using the correct posture Refer to Using the fingerprint sensor in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Try the recognition process again using another enrolled finger Try the recognition process again using another enrolled finger If fing

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