Toshiba Satellite U300 Series

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xxiv User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Appendix A
Specifications
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes
Appendix C Wireless LAN
Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors
Appendix E Legal Footnotes
Glossary
Index

Main Page

Default Chapter3
- Fcc Information3
- Fcc Conditions4
- Telephone Company Procedures6
- Type of Service6
- Fax Branding7
- If Problems Arise7
- General Conditions10
- Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions11
- General Precautions17
- Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort18
- Table of Contents19
- Specifications24
Preface25
Manual Contents25
Conventions26
- Abbreviations26
- Icons26
- Keys26
- Key Operation27
- Display27
- Messages27
Chapter 1 Introduction29
Equipment Checklist29
- Hardware29
- Software30
Features31
- Pointing Device34
Special Features36
TOSHIBA Value Added Package38
Utilities and Applications39
Options41
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour43
Front with the Display Closed43
Left Side44
Right Side46
Backside47
Underside48
Front with the Display Open49
Fixed Optical Media Drives51
- Region Codes for DVD Drive and Media51
- Writable Discs52
- Cds52
- Formats52
- DVD Super Multi Drive (Supporting DVD±R Double Layer)53
AC Adaptor53
Chapter 3 Getting Started55
Installing the Battery Pack56
Connecting the AC Adaptor57
Opening the Display58
Turning on the Power59
Windows Vista™ Setup59
Turning off the Power60
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)60
- Sleep Mode60
- Hibernation Mode62
Restarting the Computer63
System Recovery Options64
Create Optical Recovery Discs64
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD65
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Recovery Media66
Chapter 4 Operating Basics67
Using the Touchpad67
Using the Fingerprint Reader (Depends on Model Purchased)68
- How the Swipe the Finger69
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Sensor70
- How to Delete the Fingerprint Data71
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Utility Software72
- Set up Procedure72
- Window Log-On Via Fingerprint Authentication73
- Fingerprint Power-On Security74
- Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature75
Using the Web Camera (Depends on the Model Purchased)76
- Using the Software76
Using the Microphone77
Using the Optical Media Drive78
- Loading Discs78
- Removing Discs81
Writing CD/Dvds with the DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting DVD±R Double Layer82
- Important Message (DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting DVD±R Double Layer)82
- Before Writing or Rewriting83
- When Writing or Rewriting85
- Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting DVD±R Double Layer)85
TOSHIBA Disc Creator86
When Using Ulead DVD Moviefactory for TOSHIBA87
- How to Make a DVD-Video87
- How to Learn more about Ulead DVD Moviefactory88
- Important Information for Use88
Media Care89
- CD/Dvds89
Sound System90
- Volume Mixer90
- Microphone Level90
- PC Beep Level90
Modem (Depends on the Model Purchased)90
- Region Selection91
- Properties Menu91
- Settings91
- Modem Selection92
- Dialing Properties92
- Connecting92
- Disconnecting93
Wireless Communications93
- Wireless LAN94
- Security94
- Bluetooth ® Stack for Windows ® by TOSHIBA94
- Wireless Communication Switch95
- Wireless Communication Indicator95
Lan96
- LAN Cable Types96
- Connecting LAN Cable96
- Disconnecting LAN Cable97
Cleaning the Computer97
Moving the Computer97
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection98
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties99
- Details100
Chapter 5 The Keyboard101
Typewriter Keys101
- F1 ... F12 Function Keys102
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations102
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard102
Hot Keys103
- Fn Sticky Key (Depends on the Model You Purchased)105
Windows ® Special Keys105
Keypad Overlay106
- Turning on the Overlays106
- Numeric Mode106
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)107
Generating ASCII Characters107
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes109
Power Conditions109
Power Indicators110
- Battery Indicator110
- Power Indicator110
Battery Types111
- Battery Pack111
- Real Time Clock Battery112
Care and Use of the Battery Pack113
- Safety Precautions113
- Charging the Batteries115
- Battery Charging Notice116
- Monitoring Battery Capacity117
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time117
- Retaining Data with Power off118
- Extending Battery Life118
Replacing the Battery Pack119
- Removing the Battery Pack119
- Installing the Battery Pack120
Starting the Computer by Password120
Power-Up Modes121
- Hot Keys121
Panel Power Off/On121
System Auto off121
Chapter 7 HW Setup (Depends on the Model You Purchased)123
Accessing HW Setup123
HW Setup Window123
- User Password124
- Boot Priority124
Chapter 8 Optional Devices127
PC Card and Express Card128
- Inserting a PC Card and Express Card128
- Removing a PC Card or Express Card129
SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/XD Memory Cards130
- Installing a Memory Card131
- Removing a Memory Card131
- Memory Card Care132
Memory Expansion133
- Installing a Memory Module133
- Removing a Memory Module135
Additional Battery Pack136
Additional AC Adaptor136
External Monitor137
Security Lock137
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting139
Problem Solving Process139
- Preliminary Checklist140
- Analyzing the Problem140
Hardware and System Checklist141
- System Start-Up141
- Self Test142
- Power142
- Ac Power143
- Disposing of PC and PC Batteries144
- Real Time Clock145
- Keyboard145
- LCD Panel146
- Hard Disk Drive146
- Recovery Discs147
- DVD Super Multi Drive (Supporting DVD±R Double Layer)147
- Pointing Device148
- Usb Mouse149
- Usb150
- Memory Expansion150
- Sound System151
- Monitor151
- Modem151
- Lan152
- Wireless LAN152
- Fingerprint Sensor153
- Pc/Express Card153
TOSHIBA Support154
- Before You Call154
- Where to Write154

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