Toshiba A300D, PRO A300, PRO A300D, A300

User’s Manual 1-4

Introduction

Video RAM Depending on the model you purchased.

Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset/Mobile

Intel® GL960 Express Chipset model:

Video RAM capacity shares with main memory,

and the proportion depends on Dynamic Video

Memory Technology.

Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset/Mobile

Intel® PM965 Express Chipset model in graphic

chip by ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 3470:

External 64/128/256 MB.

Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset/Mobile

Intel® PM965 Express Chipset model in graphic

chip by ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 3650:

External 256/512 MB.

AMD M690G Chipset model:

Video RAM capacity shares with main memory,

and the proportion depends on ATI

HyperMemoryTM.

AMD M690G Chipset model in graphic chip by

ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 3470:

External 64/128/256 MB.

AMD M690G Chipset model in graphic chip by

ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 3650:

External 256/512 MB.

Contents

Main Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Macrovision License of Notice Safety instructions When using your computer . FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC conditions Contact Page Modem warning notice Conformity statement Network compatibility statement Japan regulations Region selection Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68: Type of service Telephone company procedures If problems arise Disconnection Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment 1 2 3 Notes for users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Notes for use of this device in New Zealand Page General conditions Following information is only for EU-member States ENERGY STAR Program Optical disc drive standards Optical disc drive safety instructions DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Panasonic UJ-870B/UJ-870F HLDS GSA-T40N/GSA-T40F Pioneer DVR-KD08TBM/DVR-KD08TBF Toshiba Samsung TS-L632H/TS-L632P HD DVD-ROM drive Toshiba SD-L802B HD DVD-RW drive Toshiba SD-L912A International precautions Important notice Table of Contents Preface General Precautions Page Page Page Page Page Page Preface Manual contents Conventions Abbreviations Icons Keys Key operation Display Messages Terminology General Precautions Creating a computer-friendly environment Stress injury Heat injury Pressure or impact damage ExpressCard overheating Mobile phones Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist Hardware Software Microsoft Windows Vista Documentation Features Processor Memory Page Disks Page Page Page Keyboard Pointing device Power Ports Slots Multimedia Communications Security Software Special features Page TOSHIBA Value Added Package Utilities and applications Page Options Page Users Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed Figure 2-1 shows the computers front with its display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display closed Page Left side Page Right side Back side Underside Front with the display open Power button Function button System indicators Keyboard indicators Optical disc drive About the HD DVD Summary Notes on use Region codes for DVD drives and media Writable discs CDs DVDs HD DVDs DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive HD DVD-ROM drive HD DVD-RW drive Remote controller Users Manual 2-18 The Grand Tour Figure 2-10 Full size remote controller Page Page Page Page Using the remote controller Operational range of the remote controller Page Installing/Removing batteries Type of battery that can be used for the remote controller Installing the batteries Page Replacing the batteries Placing slim size remote controller Inserting a slim size remote controller Remove a slim size remote controller AC adaptor Chapter 3 Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Shut down mode (Boot mode) Hibernation mode hibernation Benefits of mode Starting hibernation mode Automatic hibernation mode Sleep mode Benefits of sleep mode Executing sleep mode Sleep mode limitations Restarting the computer System recovery options System recovery options Create optical recovery discs Restoring the preinstalled software from the recovery HDD Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating recovery media Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the touchpad Using the fingerprint sensor How to swipe the finger Points to note about the fingerprint sensor How to delete the fingerprint data Fingerprint sensor limitations Points to note about the fingerprint utility Set up procedure Fingerprint registration Windows logon via fingerprint authentication Fingerprint authentication procedure Fingerprint system boot authentication How to enable fingerprint system boot authentication settings Fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-On feature How to enable fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-On feature Fingerprint utility limitations USB Sleep and Charge function How to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function Using optical disc drives Loading discs Page Page Removing discs Function button Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to enjoy HD DVDs HD DVD playback restrictions Notes on use HD DVD playback Notes on playing HD DVD video discs When using Display devices & audio TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER Starting TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER Operating TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER Page Open TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER HELP TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control window . Page Page Using the computer in place of a HD DVD PLAYER Before connecting Connecting to the computer Switching between computer and television display Notes on operation Display compatibility Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive/HD DVD- ROM drive Important message (DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive/HD DVD-ROM drive) Before writing or rewriting Page When writing or rewriting Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive/HD DVD-ROM drive) Writing CD/DVD/HD DVDs on HD DVD-RW drive Important message (HD DVD-RW drive) Legal footnotes Before writing or rewriting Page Page When writing or rewriting TOSHIBA Disc Creator Data verification How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Video When using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA How to make a Labelflash DVD How to make a DVD-Video How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory Important information for use Page Media care CD/DVD/HD DVD Using the web camera Using the software Using the microphone Modem Region selection Properties menu Setting Modem Selection Dialing Properties Connecting Disconnecting Using the FM tuner Wireless communications Wireless LAN Security Bluetooth wireless technology Worldwide operation Radio links Security LAN Connecting LAN cable Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Heat dispersal Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys Function keys: F1 F12 Soft keys: FN key combinations Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard Hot keys Page FN sticky key Windows special keys Keypad overlay Turning on the overlays Arrow mode Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) Temporarily changing modes Generating ASCII characters Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes Power conditions Power indicators Battery indicator DC IN indicator Power indicator Battery types Battery Real Time Clock battery The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail occurred.<F1> contiune The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail occurred.<F1> contiune Care and use of the battery pack Safety precautions Danger Warning Caution Note Charging the batteries Procedures Time Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Starting the computer by password Enter Current Password Power-up modes Windows utilities Hot keys Page Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup Accessing HW Setup HW Setup window Setup Password User Password Enter Password: Enter Password: **** Verify Password: Display Power On Display CPU Boot Priority Boot Priority Options Page Keyboard Wake-up on Keyboard USB Legacy USB Support USB Sleep and Charge function Page Chapter 8 Optional Devices ExpressCard Installing an ExpressCard Users Manual 8-3 Optional Devices EXPRESSCARD* 2. Grasp the dummy card and pull it out from the slot. Figure 8-2 Removing the dummy card Figure 8-3 Inserting the ExpressCard DUMMY CARD EXPRESSCARD SLOT *THE CARDS SHAPE DEPENDS ON THE CARD YOU PURCHASED Removing an ExpressCard Multiple digital media card slot Installing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card Memory expansion Installing memory module Page Removing memory module Additional battery pack (3 cell, 6 cell and 9 cell) Additional AC adaptor USB FDD Kit External monitor Television HDMI Setting for display video on HDMI Settings for audio on HDMI i.LINK (IEEE1394) Precautions Connecting Disconnecting Security lock Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process Preliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist System start-up Self test TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> Power Overheating power down AC power Battery Password Keyboard LCD panel Hard disk drive DVD Super Multi(+-R DL) drive HD DVD-ROM drive/HD DVD-RW drive Diskette drive Infrared port Touchpad Pointing device USB mouse Fingerprint sensor ExpressCard SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card External monitor Sound system TV output signal USB USB Sleep and Charge function Page Modem Sleep/Hibernation LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth i.LINK (IEEE1394) device Recovery discs FM tuner TOSHIBA support Before you call Where to write Outside of Europe Europe Chapter 10 Disclaimers CPU Memory (main system) Battery life HDD drive capacity LCD Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) Page Page Appendix A Specifications Built-in modem Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller Video modes Appendix C V.90/V.92 V.90/V.92 mode Page AT Command Appendix D Wireless LAN Card specifications Radio characteristics Supported frequency sub-bands Page Page Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies Europe: Outside of Europe: Page Glossary Abbreviations A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Index A B C D F H I K L M N O P R S T U V