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Toshiba Satellite M300D User Manual (220 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 5.35 MB

Safety Instructions
3
When Using Your Computer
4
Fcc Conditions
5
Fcc Information
5
Region Selection
8
Type of Service
8
Fax Branding
9
If Problems Arise
9
Telephone Company Procedures
9
General Conditions
13
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
15
Important Notice
21
General Precautions
23
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
24
Table of Contents
25
Preface

31
Manual Contents

31
Conventions

32
- Abbreviations
  32
- Icons
  32
- Keys
  32
- Key Operation
  33
- Display
  33
- Messages
  33
Chapter 1 Introduction

35
- Equipment Checklist
  
  35
  - Hardware
    35
  - Software
    36
- Features
  
  37
  - Pointing Device
    41
- Special Features
  
  44
- TOSHIBA Value Added Package
  
  46
- Utilities and Applications
  
  47
- Options
  
  50
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

51
- Front with the Display Closed
  
  51
- Left Side
  
  53
- Right Side
  
  54
- Backside
  
  55
- Underside
  
  56
- Front with the Display Open
  
  57
- Optical Disc Drive
  
  59
  - Region Codes for DVD Drive and Media
    59
  - Writable Discs
    59
  - Cds
    60
  - Dvds
    60
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
    60
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    60
- AC Adaptor
  
  62
- Remote Controller
  
  63
Chapter 3 Getting Started

71
- Installing the Battery Pack
  
  72
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  
  73
- Opening the Display
  
  74
- Turning on the Power
  
  75
- Windows Vista Setup
  
  75
- Turning off the Power
  
  76
  - Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
    76
  - Sleep Mode
    76
  - Hibernation Mode
    78
- Restarting the Computer
  
  79
- System Recovery Options
  
  80
- Create Optical Recovery Discs
  
  80
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD
  
  81
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Recovery Media
  
  82
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

83
- Using the Touchpad
  
  83
- Using the Fingerprint Sensor
  
  84
- Using the Web Camera
  
  93
  - Using the Software
    93
- Using the Microphone
  
  95
- Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition
  
  95
  - Note on Use
    96
  - Disclaimer
    96
  - How to Register the Face Recognition Data
    96
  - How to Delete the Face Recognition Data
    97
  - How to Launch the Help File
    98
  - Windows Logon Via TOSHIBA Face Recognition
    98
  - AUTO Mode Login Screen
    98
  - 1:1 Mode Login Screen
    99
- Using the Optical Disc Drive
  
  99
  - Loading Discs
    100
  - Removing Discs
    103
- Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  
  104
  - Important Message (CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive)
    104
  - Before Writing or Rewriting
    105
  - When Writing or Rewriting
    106
  - Disclaimer (CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive)
    106
- Writing CD/DVD with the DVD Super Multi Drive
  
  106
- When Using Ulead DVD Moviefactory for TOSHIBA
  
  110
- Media Care
  
  113
  - CD/DVD
    113
- Modem
  
  113
  - Region Selection
    114
  - Properties Menu
    114
  - Settings
    114
  - Modem Selection
    115
  - Dialing Properties
    115
  - Connecting
    115
  - Disconnecting
    116
- Using the FM Tuner
  
  117
- Wireless Communications
  
  117
  - Wireless LAN
    118
  - Security
    118
  - Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA (Depends on the Model Purchased)
    119
  - Wireless Communication Switch
    119
  - Wireless Activity LED
    119
- Lan
  
  120
  - LAN Cable Types
    120
  - Connecting LAN Cable
    120
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable
    121
- Cleaning the Computer
  
  121
- Moving the Computer
  
  122
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

123
- Typewriter Keys
  
  123
  - F1 ... F12 Function Keys
    124
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  
  124
  - Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
    124
- Hot Keys
  
  125
  - Fn Sticky Key (Depends on the Model You Purchased)
    127
- Windows® Special Keys
  
  127
- Keypad Overlay
  
  128
  - Turning on the Overlays
    128
  - Numeric Mode
    128
  - Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)
    129
- Generating ASCII Characters
  
  129
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

131
- Power Conditions
  
  131
- Power Indicators
  
  132
  - Battery Indicator
    132
  - Power Indicator
    133
- Battery Types
  
  133
  - Battery Pack
    133
  - Real Time Clock Battery
    134
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  
  136
  - Safety Precautions
    136
  - Charging the Batteries
    138
  - Battery Charging Notice
    139
  - Monitoring Battery Capacity
    140
  - Maximizing Battery Operating Time
    140
  - Retaining Data with Power off
    141
  - Extending Battery Life
    141
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  
  142
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    142
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    143
- Starting the Computer by Password
  
  143
- Panel Power Off/On
  
  144
- System Auto off
  
  144
- Power-Up Modes
  
  144
  - Hot Keys
    144
Chapter 7 HW Setup

145
- Accessing HW Setup
  
  145
- HW Setup Window
  
  145
  - User Password
    146
  - Boot Priority
    146
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

149
- Expresscard Slot
  
  150
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    150
  - Removing an Expresscard
    151
- SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK Pro/XD Memory Cards
  
  152
  - Installing a Memory Card
    153
  - Removing a Memory Card
    153
  - Memory Card Care
    154
- Memory Expansion
  
  155
  - Installing a Memory Module
    155
  - Removing a Memory Module
    157
- Additional Battery Pack
  
  158
- Additional AC Adaptor
  
  158
- External Monitor
  
  159
- Hdmi
  
  159
  - Setting for Display Video on HDMI
    160
  - Settings for Audio on HDMI
    160
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  
  160
  - Precautions
    161
  - Connecting
    161
  - Disconnecting
    162
- Esata (External Serial ATA)
  
  162
  - Connecting an Esata Device
    162
  - Disconnecting an Esata Device
    163
- Security Lock
  
  163
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

165
- Problem Solving Process
  
  165
  - Preliminary Checklist
    166
  - Analyzing the Problem
    166
- Hardware and System Checklist
  
  167
  - System Start-Up
    167
  - Self Test
    168
  - Power
    168
  - Ac Power
    169
  - Disposing of PC and PC Batteries
    170
  - Real Time Clock
    171
  - Keyboard
    171
  - LCD Panel
    172
  - Hard Disk Drive
    172
  - Recovery Discs
    173
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
    173
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    175
  - Pointing Device
    177
  - Usb
    178
  - Usb Mouse
    178
  - Memory Expansion
    180
  - Sound System
    180
  - Monitor
    181
  - Modem
    181
  - Lan
    182
  - Wireless LAN
    182
  - Fingerprint Sensor
    183
  - Expresscard
    183
- TOSHIBA Support
  
  184
  - Before You Call
    184
  - Where to Write
    184
Specifications

187
- Environmental Requirements
  187
Appendix A Specifications

191
Appendix B Display Controller

191
Appendix C Wireless LAN

193
- Card Specifications
  193
- Radio Characteristics
  194
Ac Power Cord and Connectors

197
- Certification Agencies
  197
Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors

199
Legal Footnotes

199
- Battery Life
  201
- Copy Protection
  202

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Toshiba Satellite M300D User Manual (220 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment Checklist

Features

Special Features

TOSHIBA Value Added Package

Utilities and Applications

Options

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the Display Closed

Left Side

Right Side

Backside

Underside

Front with the Display Open

Optical Disc Drive

AC Adaptor

Remote Controller

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Installing the Battery Pack

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Opening the Display

Turning on the Power

Windows Vista Setup

Turning off the Power

Restarting the Computer

System Recovery Options

Create Optical Recovery Discs

Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD

Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Recovery Media

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Using the Touchpad

Using the Fingerprint Sensor

Using the Web Camera

Using the Microphone

Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition

Using the Optical Disc Drive

Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

Writing CD/DVD with the DVD Super Multi Drive

When Using Ulead DVD Moviefactory for TOSHIBA

Media Care

Modem

Using the FM Tuner

Wireless Communications

Lan

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Hot Keys

Windows® Special Keys

Keypad Overlay

Generating ASCII Characters

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Power Conditions

Power Indicators

Battery Types

Care and Use of the Battery Pack

Replacing the Battery Pack

Starting the Computer by Password

Panel Power Off/On

System Auto off

Power-Up Modes

Chapter 7 HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup

HW Setup Window

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

Expresscard Slot

SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK Pro/XD Memory Cards

Memory Expansion

Additional Battery Pack

Additional AC Adaptor

External Monitor

Hdmi