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T OSHIBA NB300 series User's Manual NB300 series User's Manual.
User ’s Manual ii Copyright © 2009 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 p at ent liabili ty is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
User ’s Manual iii MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of the MultiMediaCard Association. Other trademarks and registered trad emarks not listed above may be used in this manual.
User ’s Manual iv Cont act Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Bouleva rd Irvine, California 9261 8-1697 T elephone: (949) 583-3000 EU Conformity S t atement This product .
User ’s Manual v Canadian regulatory in formatio n (Canada only) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
User ’s Manual vi Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators ENERGY ST AR ® Program The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol in dicates that batteries and/or accumulators must be colle cted and dispose d of separately from household waste.
User ’s Manual vii Disposing of the com puter and the computer’s batte r ies ■ Discard this compu ter in acco rdance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries.
User ’s Manual viii T able of Content s Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual ix Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Back side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Underside . .
User ’s Manual x Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual xi Appendix E T OSHIBA PC Health Monitor St arting the T OSHIBA PC Health Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E- 2 If a TO SHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed .
User ’s Manual xii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA NB300 computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , includes multimedia functionality , and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performan ce computing.
User ’s Manual xiii Preface Chapter 5, The Keyboard , describes special keyboard functions including the keypad ov erlay and hot keys. Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives det ails on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes.
User ’s Manual xiv Preface Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below .
User ’s Manual xv General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever, cert ain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer .
User ’s Manual xvi General Precautions Creating a computer-friendly environm ent Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any ot her items you are using, such as a printer . Leave enough space around the comput er and o ther equipment to provide adequate venti lation.
User ’s Manual xvii General Precautions Pressure or imp act damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the com puter or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer's compone nts or otherwise cause it to malfuncti on. Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mob ile phones can inte rfere with the aud io system.
User ’s Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your comp uter , taking care to save the b ox and packaging materials for future use.
User ’s Manual 1-2 Introduction Sof twar e The following Wi ndows ® operating system and ut ility sof tware are pre-installed. ■ Windows ® 7 ■ Bluetooth Driver ■ Display Drivers for Windows .
User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction Features This computer incorporates the following fea tures and benefits: Processor Chipset Memory Built-in Y our computer i s equipped with on e processor and processor type varies depending on model.
User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Disks Keyboard Pointing Device Power Hard disk dr ive This computer supports SA T A 3.0Gbps and is equipped with one of the following hard disk drive (HDD) types. The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different.
User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Ports Slots Multimedia RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock (RTC) and calendar . AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries whe n they are low . It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure.
User ’s Manual 1-6 Introduction Communications Headphone jack This jack lets you connect speakers or a ste reo headphone. When you connect an external speaker or headphones, the internal speaker is automati cally disabled.
User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Security Software The computer's internal disp lay panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can b e set to a wide range of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability . Security lock slot Allows the connection of a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk o r other large object.
User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the computer more con venient to use. Access each function using the following proce dures. *1 T o access the Power Options, click St a r t J Control P anel J System and Security J Power Options .
User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Battery save mode *1 Th is feature lets you configure the computer in order to save battery power . This can be specified in the Power Opti ons.
User ’s Manual 1-10 Introduction Hibernatio n Mode This feature lets you turn off the power to the computer without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are automatically saved to the hard disk drive so that when you next turn the power on again, you can continue working right where you le ft off.
User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction T OSHIBA V alue Added Package TOSHIBA Flash Cards The TOSHIBA Flash Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications.
User ’s Manual 1-12 Introduction Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed uti lities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on th eir operation, please refer to each utility's online manu al, help files or README.
User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The foll owing options are available: Memory kit PC2-5300 (DDR2-667) or compatible 1GB or 2GB memory module can easi ly be installed in the computer .
User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer ’s front with it s display panel in the closed position.
User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our DC IN The DC IN indicator norma lly glows green when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor . However , If the output voltage from the adaptor is abnorma l, or if the computer's power supply malfunctions, this indicator will go out.
User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter's left side. 1. External monitor port 2. LAN jack 3. Thermal vent holes 4.
User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Do not block the thermal vent holes. Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the cooling vent s. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious inju ry .
User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. 1. Headphone jack 2. Microphone jack 3. Universal Serial Bus (2.0) port 4. DC IN 19V jack 5. Security lock s lot Figure 2-4 The right side of the computer 3 4 2 1 5 Headphone jack A standard 3.
User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Back side Figure 2-5 show s the computer ’s back side . Figure 2-5 The computer ’s back side. Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou should ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage.
User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Memory module slot The memory module slot is located here. The memory module slot allows for the replacement with an addi tional memory module. Ple ase refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices for more information.
User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Front with the display op en This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display , lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you. 1. Microphone 2.
User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Microphone A built-in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your application - please refe r to the Sound system section in Chapte r 4, Operating Basics for more information. Web Ca me r a L ED The Web Camera LED glows blue when the Web Camera is working.
User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will prod uce capitals when any letter is typed. 1. CAPS LOCK indicator Figure 2-8 Keypad indicators 1 CAPS LOCK This ind icator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format.
User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automa tically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts volts and to a frequency of ei ther 50 or 60 he rtz, enabling you to use this computer in almost any coun try/region.
User ’s Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the di.
User ’s Manual 3-2 Getting S tarted ■ Use a anti-virus software and make sure it is updated regularly . ■ Never format storage media without checking its content - formatting destroys all stored data. ■ It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk drive or other main storage device to external media.
User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power .
User ’s Manual 3-4 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 3-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 3-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor' s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the computer .
User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. While holding down th e palm rest with one hand so that the mai.
User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted ■ When opening the panel, please be careful not to fo rce it beyond the point where it moves easily . ■ Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage.
User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes for more information.
User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted T urning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode.
User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted ■ Y ou can return to your previo us working environment immediately when you turn on the computer . ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Hibernate feature.
User ’s Manual 3-10 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more ra pidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature.
User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted 3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Power Options in the Contro l Panel. When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer .
User ’s Manual 3-12 Getting S tarted System Recovery O ptions The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard di sk when shipped from the factory . The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair st a rtup problems, run diagnostics or restore the system.
User ’s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to eit her DVD or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps: 1. Select either blank DVD or USB Flash Memory .
User ’s Manual 3-14 Getting S tarted 1. T urn off your computer . 2. While holding down 0 (zero) key on the keyb oard, turn on your computer . 3. A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on-screen instructions.
User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer an d highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it. Using the T ouch Pad T o use the T ouch Pad, simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.
User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics The two butt ons below the T ouch Pad are used like the but tons on a standard mouse - press the left butt on to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the po inter , and press the rig ht button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using.
User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics St arting the USB Sleep an d Charge Utility T o start the utility , click Sta rt J All Programs J TOS HI BA J Utilities J USB Sleep and Charge . Y ou can set T ypi cal Mode/Alternate Mode/D isable USB sleep and charge function also in BIOS Se tup menu.
User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics Power supply mod e settings Y our PC has multiple charging modes so th at many different USB devices can be supported for USB Sleep and Charge function . T ypi cal Mode (Default) is suitable for a wide range of digital audio players.
User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format. ■ Y ou might not be able to use the 'Disc Backup' function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up.
User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics Using the web camera Built-in web camera is provided with some models. This section describe s the bundled webcam utility , which c an capture still and video images. The web camera will auto-run when Windo ws starts.
User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Using TOSHIBA W eb Camera Appli cation TOSHIBA W eb Camera App lication is pre-configured to start when yo u turn on Windows ® 7; if you need to restart it go to Start → All Programs → TOS HI BA → Utilities → W eb Camera Applic ation .
User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Using the microphone Y ou can u se the built-in or an external micro phone that connects to the microphone jack to record sounds into your application s. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applic ations that support such functions.
User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Security ■ TOSHIBA strongly recommend that y ou enable encryption functionality , otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless connection. If this occurs, the outsider may illegally access your system, eavesdrop, or cause the loss or destruction of stored data.
User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics Enable/Disa ble Wireless communication w ith hot key Y ou can enable or disa ble Wireless communicati on (Wireless LAN, Bluetooth) functions, with hot keys ( FN + F8 ). No transmissions are sent or received when wireless communication is turned off.
User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics LAN The computer has built-in suppo rt for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX).
User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics 1. LAN jack 2. LAN cable Figure 4-4 Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hu b connector or router . Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a netw ork connection.
User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics Using the cleaning cloth The cleaning cloth can be used to wipe away dust and finge rprints from the keyboard and palm rest area of your computer .
User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics Heat dispersal T o protect from overheating, the pr ocessor has an internal temperature sensor . If the computer ’s inte rnal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the pro ce ssing speed is lowered.
User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics T askbar icon TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties Y ou can change the TOSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection window . T o open the window , click Star t J All Programs J TOS HI BA J Utilities J HDD Protection Settings .
User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics 3D V iewer This feature displays a 3D object on the scre en which moves in according to tilting or vibration of the computer . When the TOSHIBA HDD Protection dete cts computer vibration the Hard Disk Drive head is parked and the 3D object disk rotation will stop.
User ’s Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key enhance d keyboard functions can be performed on the computer .
User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F12 The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of your key board - these keys function differentl y from other keys.
User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press FN + F10 or FN + F1 1 to access the computer's inte grated keypad. When activated, the keys with grey ma rkings on their bottom e dge become either numeric keypad keys ( FN + F1 1 ) or cursor control keys ( FN + F10 ).
User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Sleep : Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep mode. Hibernate : Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernation mode. Output : Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display devi ce. Brightness (Down) : Pressing FN + F6 decreases the comp uter's display panel brightness in individual steps.
User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard T ouch Pad: Pressing FN + F9 enables or disables the T ouch Pad function. Zoom: Pressing FN + Sp ace change s the display resolution. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes wi thin one of the supported applica tion windows.
User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard Windows special keys The keyboard p rovides two keys tha t have special functio ns in Windows: Windows S tart Button activates the Start men u and the other , the application key , has the same fu nction as the secondary mouse button.
User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard Figure 5-2 The numeric keypad overlay T emporarily using normal keyboard (ove r lay on) While using the overlay , you can te mporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off: 1. Hold FN and press any other key - this ke y wil l operate as if the overla y were off.
User ’s Manual 5-8 The Keyboard Generating ASCII charact ers Not all ASCII characters can be generated using norma l keyboard operation, but you are a ble to generate the se characters using their specific ASCII codes. With the overlay o n: 1. Hold down AL T .
User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer's power resources incl ude the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , and po wer-up modes.
User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-up Modes T ab le 6-1 Power conditions continued Power indica tors As shown in the below table, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status.
User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he power status with the AC adaptor connected - the follow ing indi cator conditions shou ld be n.
User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-up Modes Real T ime Clock battery The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar function and also main tains the system configuration while the computer is turned off.
User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-up Modes Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vita l compon ent of portable computing and, as such, taking proper care of it will help ensure a longer operating time on battery power as well as deli ver a longer life for you r battery pack.
User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-up Modes Tim e The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Battery charging notice The battery may not begin cha.
User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-up Modes In such cases you should follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Fully discharge the battery by leavin g it in the computer with the power on until the system automat ically turns itself off. 2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer , and to a wall outlet that is supplying power .
User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-up Modes ■ The environmental temperature - operating time decreases at low temperatur es. ■ The condition of the battery terminals - you should always ensure the terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery p ack.
User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-up Modes ■ Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged - overcharging will make the battery h ot and can shorten its operating life. ■ If you are not going to use the co mputer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adap tor .
User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-up Modes 5. Slide the batte ry safety lock towards the release ( ) position to make the battery release latch movable. 1. Battery safety lock 2. Battery release latch 3. Battery pack Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery pack (1) 6.
User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-up Modes T o install a battery , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer (1). 2. Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery safety lock (2) is in its position.
User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-up Modes T OSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility allows you to maintain an additional level of security and provides two level s of password security: User and Supervisor .
User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-up Modes Power-up modes The computer has three power-up modes: ■ Boot: Computer shuts down without saving data. Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode. ■ Hibernation: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk.
User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords. HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup allows y ou to configure setti ngs for General, Password, Display , Boot Prio rity , Keyboard, USB, LAN.
User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setup and Passwords This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Setup This field displays BIOS V ersion and date. Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on.
User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setup and Passwords If they do not match, the follow ing message appe ars. Y ou mus t repeat step 1. Incorrect Password!!! 4. Follow th e same procedures describ ed in the earlier section to set a new user password.
User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setup and Passwords LAN Wake-up o n LAN This featu re lets the comput er ’s power be tu rned on from shutdo wn when it receives awake-up packet ( Magic packet ) from the LAN.
User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describes the connection or installation of the followin.
User ’s Manual 8-2 Optional Devices Bridge med i a slot The computer is equipped with a Bri dge media sl ot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with vari ous memory cap acities so that you can easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants.
User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices ■ The maximum capacity of SD memo ry cards is 2GB. The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB. Memory media format New medi a cards are format ted according to specific standards. If you wish to reformat a media card, be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards.
User ’s Manual 8-4 Optional Devices Additional memory module Y ou can replace with an additional memo ry in order to increase the amount of system memory t hat is available. This section describe s how to i nstall and remove optional me mory modules.
User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices 3. T urn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , if required. 4. Loosen the screw securing the memory module cover .
User ’s Manual 8-6 Optional Devices 6. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one scre w . 1. memory module cover 2. screw Figure 8-3 Seating the memory module cover 7. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing th e battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , if required.
User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices 2. T urn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes .) 3. Remove one screw securing the memory module cover . 4. Lift off the memory mo dule cover . 5. Push the latches outward and the memory modul e will pop up.
User ’s Manual 8-8 Optional Devices External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the computer 's external monitor port. In order to connect a monitor , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port .
User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices Connecting the secu rity lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn the computer so its right hand side faces you. 2. Align the security cable with the 'lock hole' and secure it in place.
User ’s Manual 9-1 Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should problems occur , following th e procedures in thi s chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter .
User ’s Manual 9-2 T roubleshooting Preliminary c hecklist 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. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer .
User ’s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer's hardware or attached peripherals.
User ’s Manual 9-4 T roubleshooting Depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the Hardware Setup, the computer tries to load first from drive A th en from drive C, or first from drive C then from drive A.
User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN and the battery indicator . For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes .
User ’s Manual 9-6 T roubleshooting Password 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 . LCD p anel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer ’ s setup.
User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Hard disk drive Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouch Pad Problem Pro cedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD/DVD is in the optical disc drive.
User ’s Manual 9-8 T roubleshooting USB mouse The mouse poi nter moves too fast or too slow T ry changi ng the speed setting in the mouse control utility . 1. Click Start J Control Panel J Hardware and Sound J Mouse to access the mouse control uti lity .
User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting SD/MuliMedia Card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . External Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your monitor ’s documentation. Problem Pro cedure Memory card error occurs Reseat the memory card to make sure it is firmly connected.
User ’s Manual 9-10 T roubleshooting Sound system USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. Problem Pro cedure No sound is heard Check the software volume setting s.
User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting USB Sleep and Charge functi on Problem Pro cedure I cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". The setting of " USB Sleep and Charge function" may be disabled. Check the "USB Sleep and Charge" check box to enable this function i n the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility .
User ’s Manual 9-12 T roubleshooting Sleep/Hibernation External d evices connected to the compatible ports do not work. Some external devices may not work when connected to a compatible port when the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is enabled in the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Util ity .
User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting LAN Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For more informa tion on wireless co mm unication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
User ’s Manual 9-14 T roubleshooting T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your compu ter or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance.
User ’s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting Where t o writ e If you are still unable to solve the prob lem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed on the below . Outside of Europe Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty .
User ’s Manual 10-1 Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes This chapter slates the Legal Foo t note(s) information app licable to TOSHIBA com puters. CPU *1 Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Legal Footnote.
User ’s Manual 10-2 Legal Footnotes Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal protective feat ure designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions.
User ’s Manual 10-3 Legal Footnotes LCD Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer , the brightness of the LCD scree n will de teriorate.
User ’s Manual Appendixes-1 Appendixes T able of Content s Appendix A S pecifications................... ...................... ....................... ................ A-1 Appendix B Display Controller ...... ....................... ...............
User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Size Environme nt al require ment s With 3 cell Battery 266(w) x 192.3(d) X 24.2(front) x 30.8(rear) millimeters (not including part s tha t extend beyond the main body) With 6 cell Battery 266(w) x 192.
User ’s Manual A-2 Power Requirement s AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 19V DC.
User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B Display Controller Display controller The display controller inte rprets software commands into hardware com- mands that turn particular pixels on or off. A high-resolution e xternal moni tor connected to the computer can d isplay up to 1400 horizontal and 1050 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors.
User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters.
User ’s Manual C-2 The range of the wireless signal is re lated to the transmit rate of the wire- less communication. Commu nications at lower tran smit range may travel larger distances. ■ The range of your w ireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid h igh-density materials.
User ’s Manual C-3 T able Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision b,g and n) When installing Wireless LAN card s, the channel configuration is managed as follows: ■ For wireless clients that.
User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various interna- tional AC power outle ts. Power cords need to meet the l ocal standards and the specifications listed as below: Length: Minimum 1.
User ’s Manual D-2 Certification agencies In Europe, two condu ctors power cord s must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F; while three co ndu ctorsbe VDE type, H05VV-F . For the United S tates 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.
User ’s Manual D-3 USA Australia Europe United Kingdom Canada China UL approved BS approved AS approved Approved by th e appropriate agency CSA approved CCC approved.
User ’s Manual E-1 Appendix E T OSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor soft ware program monitors computer system functions such as power cons umption, the cooling system and HDD Drop sensor . It alerts users of s pecific system condit ions via pop-up messages.
User ’s Manual E-2 ■ Once enabled, you may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstallin g the sof tware via Uninstall a program in the Control Panel .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AACS: advanced access content system AC.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary IDE: integrated drive el ectronics IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt reques.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary byte: The repr esentation of a single char acter . A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressa ble unit within the system. C cache memor y: A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary components: Element s or parts (of a syst em) which make up the whole (system). Composite V ideo (YUV): A standard video signal use d to transmit images, e.g. from a VCR to a TV . computer program : A set of instructions writte n for a compu ter that enable it to achi eve a desired resu lt.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary Digital Audio: An audio compression standard that enables high-qual ity transmission and real-time playback of sound files. disk drive: The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the comput er’s memory .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary E echo: T o send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device. Y ou can display th e information on the screen, or output it to the printer , or both.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary G gigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes. See also megabyte. graphics: Drawings, pictures, or other images, such as cha rts or graphs, to present information. H hard disk: A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary I/O: Input/output. Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer . I/O devices: Equipme nt used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it. IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps.
User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary memory: T ypically re fers to the computer 's main memory , where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily , such as RAM, or it can be n onvolatile and h old data permanently , such as ROM.
User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary operating system: A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer . Operating system functions include in terpreting programs, creating data files, and controll ing the transmission and receipt (input/outpu t) of data to and from memory and peripheral device.
User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary R Radio frequency interference (RFI ) shield: A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boa rds of the printer or computer to preven t radio and TV interference. All computer equ ipment generates radio frequency signals.
User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary soft key: Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard, change some con figuration options, stop program execution, and access the nume ric keypad overlay . software: The set of programs, procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system.
User ’s Manual Glossary-14 Glossary window: A porti on 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) throug h wireless communication.
User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor, 1-5 additional, 1-13 connecting, 3-3 DC IN 19V jack, 2-5 ASCII characters, 5-8 B Battery charging, 6-5 extending ba ttery life, 6-8 indicator, 2-2, 6-2 Mon.
User ’s Manual Index-2 H Hard disk drive automatic power off, 1-8 Heat dispersal, 1-9 Hibernation Mo de, 1-10 Hot keys, 1-8 Brightness (Down), 5-4 Brightness (Up), 5-4 Hibernate, 5-4 Lock, 5-3 Mute,.
User ’s Manual Index-3 Battery, 9-5 Bluetooth, 9-13 Hard disk drive, 9-7 Hardware and s ystem checklist, 9-3 Keyboard, 9-6 LAN, 9-13 Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO/ Memory Stick PRO Duo, 9-10 Overhea.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Toshiba NB300 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Toshiba NB300 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Toshiba NB300, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Toshiba NB300 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Toshiba NB300, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Toshiba NB300.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Toshiba NB300. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Toshiba NB300 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
