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A300D, PRO A300, PRO A300D, A300 user manual
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TOSHIBA
Satellite A300/
Satellite Pro A300/
Satellite A300D/
Satellite Pro A300D series
User’s Manual
Contents
Main
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
Macrovision License of Notice
For DVD Manufacturing L icen se Agreement
For RTLA (Restricted Technology License Agreement)
Safety instructions
When using your co mputer
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FCC information
FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Info rmation
FCC conditions
Contact
EU Declaration of Comformity
VCCI Class B information Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)
Modem warning notice
Conformity statement
Network compatibility statement
Japan regulations
Region selectio n
Redial
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:
Type of se rvice
Telephone comp any procedures
If problems arise
Disconnection
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment
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Notes for users in Australia and New Zealand
Modem w a rning notice for Au stralia
Notes for use of this device in New Zealand
General conditions
Following information is only for EU-member S tates
ENERGY STAR
Program
Optical disc drive standards
Optical disc drive safety instruction s
DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Panasonic UJ-870B/UJ-870F/UJ870AB/UJ870EB
HLDS GSA-T40N/GS A- T40 F/GSA-T50N/GSA-T50 F
Pioneer DVR-KD08TBM/DVR-KD08TBF/DVR -TD08 TBM/DVR- TD08TBF
Toshiba Samsung TS-L632H/TS-L632 P/TS-L633A/TS-L633P
International precautions
Important notice
Table of Contents
Preface General Precautions
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Glossary Index
Preface
Manual contents
Conventions
Abbreviations
Icons
Keys
Key operation
Display Messages
Terminology
General Precautions
Creating a computer-friendly enviro nm ent
S tres s 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
Keyboard
Pointing device Power
Ports
Slots
Multimedia
Communications
Security Software
Special features
Page
T OSHIBA 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 op en
Power bu tton
Function button
System indicators
Keyboard indicators
Optical disc drive
Region codes for DVD drives and media
W r itable discs
CDs
DVDs
Remote controller
Users Manual 2-15
The Grand Tour
Figure 2-10 Full size remote controller
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Page
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Page
Using the remote contro ller
Operational range of the remote controller
Page
Installing/Removing batteries
Type of battery that can be used for the remote controller
Installing the batteries
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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 m ode)
Hibernation mode
hibernation
Benefits of
mode
S tarting hibernation mode
Automatic hibernation mode
Sleep mode
Benefits of sleep mode
Executing sleep mode
Sleep mode limitations
Restarting the comp uter
System recovery options
System recove ry options
Create optical recovery discs
Restoring the preinsta lled 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 abou t the fingerprint sensor
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Fingerprint sensor limitations
Points to note about the fingerprint utility
Set up procedure
Fingerprint registration
How to delete the fingerprint data
Window s logon via fingerprint authen tication
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/disa b le USB sleep and charge function
Using optical disc drives
Loading discs
Page
Removing discs
Function button
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive
Important message (DVD Super Multi (+-R D L ) drive)
Before writing or rewriting
Page
When writing or rewriting
Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive)
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
Media care
CD/DVD
Using the web cam era
Using the software
Using the microphone
Using the T OSHIBA Face Recognition
Note on Use
Disclaimer
How to register the Face Re cognition Data
Registration successful. Now well do the verification test. Click the Next button.
How to Delete the Face Recognition Da ta
user data. Would you like to continue?
How to lau n ch the help file
Windows Logon via T OSHIBA Face Recognitio n
AUTO Mode Login screen
1:1 Mode Login screen
Modem
Region selectio n
Properties menu
Setting
Modem Selection
Dialing Properties
Connecting
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 compu ter
Moving the computer
Heat dispersal
Chapter 5
The Keyboard
Typewriter keys
Function keys: F1 F12
Soft keys: FN key com b in ations
Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard
Hot keys
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FN sticky key
Windows special keys
Keypad overlay
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Temporarily using o verlay (overlay off)
Temporarily changin g modes
Generating ASCII characters
Chapter 6
Power and Power-up Modes
Pow e r conditions
Power indica to rs
Battery indicator
DC IN indicator
Power indicator
Battery types
Battery
Real T ime Clock battery
Care and use of the battery pack
Safety precautions
Danger
Warning
Caution
Note
Charging the batteries
Procedures
Time
Battery charging notice
Monitoring batte ry 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 compu ter by password
Enter Current Password
Power-up modes
Window s utilities
Hot keys
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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
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Keyboard Wa ke-up on Keyb oard
USB Legacy USB Support
USB Sleep and Charge function
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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
D UMMY
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 mem ory module
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Removing memory module
Additional battery pack (3 cell, 6 cell and 9 cell)
Additional AC adaptor
USB FDD Kit
eSATA
External monitor
Television
HDMI
Setting for display video on HDMI
Settings for audio on HDM I
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
Precautions
Connecting
Disconnecting
Security lock
Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
Problem solvin g process
Preliminary c hec klist
Analyzing the proble m
Hardware and system checklist
System start-up
Self test
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Power
Overheating power down
AC power
Battery
Password Keyboard
LCD panel
Hard disk drive
DVD Super Multi(+-R DL) 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
eSATA/USB combo port
Modem
Sleep/Hibernation
LAN
Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
Recovery discs
FM tuner
T OSHIBA sup port
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)
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Appendix A
Specifications
Built-in modem
Appendix B
Display Controller
Display controller
Appendix C
V.90/V.92
V.90/V.92 m o de
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AT Command
Appendix D
Wireless LAN
Card specifications
Radio characteristics
Supported frequency sub-bands
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Appendix E
AC Power Cord and Connectors
Certification agencies
Europe:
Outside of Europe:
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Glossary
Abbreviations
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