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Toshiba TECRA A10/S10/M10/SATELLITEPRO S300 TECRA S10 User Manual

Toshiba TECRA A10/S10/M10/SATELLITEPRO S300 TECRA S10
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User’s Manual
TECRA A10
TECRA S10
TECRA M10
Satellite Pro S300

Table of Contents

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Toshiba TECRA A10/S10/M10/SATELLITEPRO S300 TECRA S10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CPUIntel Core 2 Duo
GraphicsIntel GMA 4500MHD
LANGigabit Ethernet
ChipsetIntel GM45 Express
Display15.4-inch WXGA
Optical DriveDVD SuperMulti
WirelessWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Operating SystemWindows Vista
Battery6-cell Li-ion
Weight2.7 kg
PortsUSB 2.0, VGA, ExpressCard, SD card reader

Summary

Preface

General Precautions

Outlines important safety measures and precautions for using the computer.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Equipment checklist

Lists essential hardware items included with the computer for initial setup.

Hardware

Details the physical components of the computer provided in the package.

Software

Lists the pre-installed Windows operating system and utility software.

Documentation

Lists the manuals and documentation provided with the computer.

Connecting the AC adaptor

Step-by-step guide on how to connect the AC adapter for power.

Opening the display

Instructions on how to open the computer's display panel safely.

Turning on the power

Procedure for powering on the computer for the first time.

Turning off the power

Explains modes for shutting down the computer (Shut Down, Sleep, Hibernation).

Sleep Mode

How to put the computer into low-power Sleep Mode to pause work.

Hibernation Mode

How to save system state to disk and turn off power.

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed

Identifies components on the computer's front when the display is closed.

Left side

Identifies ports and features on the computer's left side.

Right side

Identifies ports and features on the computer's right side.

Back

Identifies ports and features on the computer's back.

Underside

Identifies components and ports on the computer's underside.

Front with the display open

Identifies components visible when the computer's display is open.

Indicators

Explains the function of various system status LED indicators.

Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities and Options

Hardware

Details the computer's hardware specifications and components.

Processor

Information about the CPU models and their specifications.

Memory

Details system memory slots, types, and capacity.

Battery pack

Details the rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.

Hard disk drive or Solid state drive

Details HDD and SSD types, capacities, and reserved space.

Optical disc drive

Lists the optical drive types pre-installed in the computer.

Display

Information about the computer's display panel and its specifications.

Sound system

Explains the integrated sound system for speakers and microphone.

Web Camera

Information about the built-in web camera for video recording and chat.

Modem

Information on the built-in modem's capabilities and connectivity.

LAN

Details the computer's built-in Ethernet LAN support.

Special features

Highlights unique or advanced features for enhanced usability.

Hot keys

Explains key combinations for quick system configuration changes.

Utilities and Applications

Describes pre-installed software utilities and applications.

Fingerprint Utility

Details the utility for enrolling and recognizing fingerprints for authentication.

TOSHIBA Face Recognition

Explains the facial recognition software for user login and verification.

Optional devices

Lists optional hardware devices to expand computer capabilities.

PC Card

Information about the computer's PC Card slot and supported card types.

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

Describes the Touch Pad and AccuPoint pointing devices.

Using the Touch Pad

Instructions on how to use the Touch Pad for pointer control and functions.

Using the AccuPoint

Instructions on how to use the AccuPoint pointing stick for pointer control.

Using the Fingerprint Sensor

Guide on how to use the fingerprint sensor for authentication.

How to Swipe your Finger

Steps for proper finger swiping to minimize authentication failures.

Using optical disc drives

Information on using the computer's optical disc drives for programs and media.

Loading discs

Step-by-step instructions for loading CDs and DVDs into the drive.

Removing discs

Step-by-step instructions for removing CDs and DVDs from the drive.

Writing CDs on DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drives

Guide on writing data to CD-R and CD-RW media.

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives

Guide on writing data to various DVD media types.

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter keys

Explains the basic letter, number, and symbol keys on the keyboard.

Function keys: F1 … F12

Details the twelve function keys and their programmed operations.

Soft keys: FN key combinations

Explains how the FN key combines with others to form soft keys for specific features.

Keypad overlay

Describes the integrated numeric keypad overlay for data input or cursor control.

Turning on the overlays

Instructions on activating the keypad overlay for Arrow or Numeric modes.

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Power conditions

Details how AC adapter connection and battery charge affect power status.

Monitoring of power condition

Explains how to check the computer's power status using indicators.

Battery indicator

Describes the meaning of different Battery indicator light states.

Battery

Information on battery types, usage, and handling.

Battery pack

Details the removable lithium-ion battery pack.

Charging the batteries

Procedures for charging the computer's battery pack.

Replacing the battery pack

Step-by-step guide on how to remove and install the battery pack.

Removing the battery pack

Steps for safely removing the computer's battery pack.

TOSHIBA Password Utility

Utility for setting and managing user and supervisor passwords.

User Password

Instructions for setting, changing, or deleting a user password.

Supervisor Password

Information on setting up a supervisor password for restricted access.

Power-up modes

Explains the different power states: Shut Down, Hibernation, and Sleep modes.

Chapter 7 HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup

Steps to launch the TOSHIBA HW Setup program for configuration.

HW Setup window

Overview of the HW Setup window and its buttons (OK, Cancel, Apply).

Display

Options for customizing display settings for internal or external monitors.

Power On Display

Selects the display to use when the computer starts up.

Boot Priority

Configures the order in which devices are checked for bootable files.

Boot Priority Options

Lists available boot sequences (FDD, HDD, CD-ROM, LAN, USB).

HDD Priority Options

Sets boot priority specifically for multiple installed hard disk drives.

CPU

Settings related to the processor's operating mode and power saving.

Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode

Configures processor power saving modes for performance or energy efficiency.

LAN

Settings related to the computer's Local Area Network connection.

Wake-up on LAN

Allows the computer to turn on remotely via a network signal.

Device Config

Options for configuring how computer hardware devices are set up.

USB

USB-related configuration options.

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Problem solving process

General guidelines for effectively diagnosing and resolving computer issues.

Preliminary checklist

Basic checks for simple and common computer problems before advanced troubleshooting.

Analyzing the problem

Tips on observing symptoms and gathering information to identify the cause of issues.

Hardware and system checklist

A comprehensive list of hardware and system areas to check for problems.

System start-up

Troubleshooting steps for issues encountered when starting the computer.

Power

Troubleshooting steps for AC power and battery-related issues.

Overheating power down

Addresses issues where the computer shuts down due to overheating.

AC power

Troubleshooting steps for problems related to the AC adapter and power supply.

Battery

Troubleshooting steps for battery-related issues, including charging and power.

Battery doesn’t power the computer

Steps to resolve when the battery does not power the computer.

Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attached

Steps to take if the battery fails to charge when connected.

Keyboard

Troubleshooting common keyboard issues like incorrect character output.

Some letter keys produce numbers

Addresses issues where keyboard keys output numbers instead of letters.

Internal display panel

Troubleshooting steps for display-related problems like no image or garbled output.

No display

Solutions for when the computer's display shows no image.

Hard disk drive

Troubleshooting steps for hard disk drive related problems.

Computer does not boot from hard disk drive

Steps to resolve issues preventing the computer from booting from the HDD.

USB floppy diskette drive

Troubleshooting issues with the USB floppy diskette drive.

PC Card

Troubleshooting common PC Card connection or error issues.

PC Card error occurs

Steps to take when a PC Card is not functioning correctly.

SD/SDHC Card

Troubleshooting issues related to SD/SDHC card errors or read/write problems.

Smart Card

Troubleshooting common Smart Card connection or error issues.

Memory Stick

Troubleshooting issues with Memory Stick card errors or read/write problems.

xD picture card

Troubleshooting issues with xD picture card errors or read/write problems.

MultiMediaCard

Troubleshooting issues with MultiMediaCard errors or read/write problems.

Dual Pointing device

Troubleshooting issues with the Touch Pad or AccuPoint pointing devices.

Touch Pad/AccuPoint

Specific troubleshooting for Touch Pad and AccuPoint functionality.

USB mouse

Troubleshooting common issues with USB mouse operation.

On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation

Steps to resolve when the mouse pointer is unresponsive.

Fingerprint Sensor

Troubleshooting common issues with fingerprint sensor recognition.

Reading of the fingerprint was not successful

Solutions for when the fingerprint sensor fails to read a fingerprint.

USB device

Troubleshooting general issues with USB devices not working correctly.

eSATA device

Troubleshooting issues related to eSATA device connectivity and operation.

eSATA device does not work

Steps to resolve when an eSATA device is not recognized or functioning.

Additional memory module

Troubleshooting issues related to installed memory modules, including errors.

Sound system

Troubleshooting issues related to the computer's audio output.

Volume control dial

Troubleshooting issues with the volume control dial for audio adjustment.

External monitor

Troubleshooting issues related to connecting and displaying on an external monitor.

No display

Solutions for when the external monitor displays no image.

i.LINK (IEEE1394) device

Troubleshooting issues with i.LINK (IEEE1394) devices.

Modem

Troubleshooting common problems with the built-in modem.

LAN

Troubleshooting issues related to the computer's Local Area Network connection.

Cannot access LAN

Steps to resolve issues preventing access to the LAN.

Wireless LAN

Troubleshooting issues related to wireless network connectivity.

Cannot access Wireless LAN

Steps to resolve issues preventing access to the Wireless LAN.

Bluetooth

Troubleshooting issues related to Bluetooth device connectivity.

Recovery Discs

Troubleshooting issues with creating or using recovery discs.

Appendix F TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer

TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer

Feature to set a timer-activated BIOS password to prevent theft.

Appendix G TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

Software that monitors system functions like power, cooling, and HDD.

Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

Instructions on how to start and enable the PC Health Monitor software.

Cleaning the cooling module

Step-by-step guide on how to clean the computer's cooling module.

Appendix I If your computer is stolen

Should your computer be stolen, however, we’ll help you try to find it.

Procedures to follow and information to prepare if the computer is stolen.

To register the theft on paper, please follow these procedures:

Steps for reporting a stolen computer via paper form.

To register the theft online, please follow these procedures:

Steps for reporting a stolen computer via the online database.

Glossary

Abbreviations

Lists common abbreviations used throughout the manual.

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