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Toshiba A300 Hot keys, F12, ALT, ESC, CTRL, CTRL, Lock, ENTER, ENTER, Sleep, FN + ALT, FN + ESC, Sound mute, Power plan

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Press FN + F12 (Scroll Lock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power on default is off.

Press FN + ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard’s numeric keypad.

Press FN + CTRL to simulate the enhanced keyboard’s right CTRL key.

Press FN + ALT to simulate the enhanced keyboard’s right ALT key.

Hot keys

Hot keys (pressing FN + a function or ESC key) allow you to enable or disable certain features of the computer.

Sound mute	Pressing FN + ESC in a Windows environment
	turns sound on or off. When you press these
	hot keys, the current setting will be displayed
	as an icon.

Lock	Pressing FN + F1 enters “Lock computer”
	mode. To restore your desktop, you need to log
	on again.

Power plan	Pressing FN + F2 changes the power settings.

Sleep	Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to sleep
	mode.

User’s Manual

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Contents

A300 Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Macrovision License of Notice Safety instructions EU Declaration of Comformity CE compliance Modem warning notice Following information is only for EU-memberStates GOST ENERGY STAR® Program Optical disc drive standards DVD Super Multi (+-RDL) drive Panasonic UJ-870B/UJ-870F/UJ870AB/UJ870EB HLDS GSA-T40N/GSA-T40F/GSA-T50N/GSA-T50F Page International precautions Important notice Page Table of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Chapter 4 Operating Basics Chapter 5 The Keyboard Chapter 6 Power and Power-upModes Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords Chapter 8 Optional Devices Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Disclaimers Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller Appendix C Wireless LAN Page Preface Manual contents Conventions Display ABC Messages Terminology Start Page General Precautions Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment Stress injury Heat injury Pressure or impact damage ExpressCard overheating Mobile phones Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Introduction Equipment checklist Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Features Video RAM Disks Hard disk drive (HDD) DVD Super Multi Some models are equipped with a full-sizeDVD (+-R Keyboard 86 keys or 87 keys, compatible with IBM® dedicated cursor control and keys Pointing device Ports Headphone Microphone External monitor Slots Multiple digital media slot ExpressCard slot Multimedia Security Security lock slot Special features Panel power on/off Low battery automatic hibernation mode Heat dispersal TOSHIBA Value Added Package Utilities and applications TOSHIBA Face TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face Recognition verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows. If the verification is automatically. The user can thus avoid having to Options USB FDD Security lock Page The Grand Tour Front with the display closed Microphone jack Headphone (S/PDIF) jack Volume control Left side HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable. One HDMI cable can send and receive video, audio and control signals. (Provided with some models) LAN jack Right side Back side Underside Front with the display open Power button Function buttons System indicators Keyboard indicators Optical disc drive CDs DVDs AC adaptor Page Page Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Benefits of hibernation mode Starting hibernation mode Automatic hibernation mode Data save in hibernation mode Benefits of sleep mode Executing sleep mode Sleep mode limitations Restarting the computer System Recovery Options Restoring the pre-installedSoftware Creating Optical Recovery Discs This section describes how to create Recovery Discs ■Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs ■Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc Creator ■Operate the computer at full power Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from your created Recovery Discs Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from the Recovery hard disk drive Page Page Operating Basics Using the touchpad Using the fingerprint sensor Avoid swiping with the finger stiff or Confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl before swiping: ■When fingerprint reading is not successful: Points to note about the fingerprint sensor Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects ■Do not press the sensor strongly ■Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with Fingerprint sensor limitations Fingerprint registration [We recommended enrolling at least two fingerprint images.] How to delete the fingerprint data and click it 2.The TrueSuite Access Manager Fingerprint Software screen is displayed Next 4.The user’s fingers screen is displayed Fingerprint authentication procedure General How to enable fingerprint system boot authentication settings How to enable fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-Onfeature Fingerprint utility limitations USB Sleep and Charge function How to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function USB Sleep and Charge function Using optical disc drives Page Removing discs To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to below figure Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-RDL) drive Before writing or rewriting CD-R: CD-RW: DVD-R: DVD+R: FUJIFILM CORPORATION DVD+R for Labelflash™: The actual number of rewrites to There are two types of We can support only format 1 of When writing or rewriting ■Do not perform any of the following actions: ■Change users in the Windows Vista™ operating system ■Start a communication application such as a modem ■Apply impact or vibration to the PC TOSHIBA Disc Creator If you add data to a TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to When you back up a ■You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RW,DVD+RW disc Data verification 1.Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps: Click the setting button Data CD/DVD ■Select Setting for writing -> Data CD/DVD in the Setting menu Video How to make a DVD-Video How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory® Important information for use Media care Using the web camera Capture Still Image Video Recording Audio Recording About Player Using the microphone Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition Notes Disclaimer How to register the Face Recognition Data To launch this utility, click TOSHIBA Face Recognition If your a registered user, click the Registration successful. Now we’ll do the verification test. Click the Next button You are about to delete the user data. Would you like to continue AUTO Mode Login screen 4. “Please turn your face to the camera” will be displayed 1:1 Mode Login screen 6. “Please turn your face to the camera” will be displayed Modem Setting Modem Selection Dialing Properties Wireless communications Security Worldwide operation Radio links Wireless communication indicator LAN Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Heat dispersal The Keyboard Typewriter keys Function keys: F1 … F12 Soft keys: FN key combinations Hot keys Sound mute FN + ESC Power plan Hibernate hibernation mode Output device Brightness down Brightness up Windows special keys Keypad overlay Generating ASCII characters Page Power and Power-upModes Power conditions Power indicators Battery types The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail occurred.<F1> contiune Care and use of the battery pack Danger Warning Caution Note Procedures Time Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Retention Time Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Starting the computer by password Power-upmodes Panel power on/off System auto off HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup General Setup Password User Password Display Power On Display CPU Boot Priority Boot Priority Options Keyboard Wake-upon Keyboard USB Legacy USB Support USB Sleep and Charge function LAN Wake-upon LAN Built-inLAN illumination Illumination ON/OFF Page Optional Devices ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Safely Remove Hardware Multiple digital media card slot ■For more details on using memory cards, see manuals accompanying the cards Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card To remove the memory card, follow the steps below 2.Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it 3.Grasp the card and remove it Memory expansion 7.Push the module down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches 8.Seat the cover and secure it with one screw Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1.Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer 3.Remove one screw securing the memory module cover 4.Lift off the cover Additional battery pack (3 cell, 6 cell and 9 cell) Additional AC adaptor USB FDD Kit eSATA External monitor Television HDMI i.LINK (IEEE1394) Safety Remove Hardware 2.Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click Security lock Troubleshooting Problem solving process Analyzing the problem Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer Software Next, check any error messages in the OS documentation Hardware Hardware and system checklist Overheating power down AC power Battery Password Cannot enter password Refer to the Password section in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords LCD panel No display Hard disk drive DVD Super Multi(+-RDL) drive Diskette drive Touchpad USB mouse 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 Communication Make sure the computer’s internal modem software can’t initialize settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem Sleep/Hibernation LAN Bluetooth i.LINK (IEEE1394) device TOSHIBA support Page Disclaimers CPU Memory (main system) Battery life HDD drive capacity LCD Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) Wireless LAN Non-applicableicons Copy protection Images LCD brightness and eye strain Specifications Environmental requirements Power requirements Built-inmodem Display Controller Page Wireless LAN Card specifications Radio characteristics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to: ■Country/region where the product was purchased ■Type of product R-FFrequency ■ Band 5 GHz (5150-5850MHz) (Revision A, draft N) Frequency Range Channel ID 2400-2483.5MHz 5150-5850MHz Note AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies Europe: Outside of Europe: USA United Kingdom AustraliaEurope CanadaChina If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Glossary IDE: integrated drive electronics I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte antistatic: A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity application: ASCII: async: Short for asynchronous asynchronous: card: Synonym for board. See board CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bitPC Cards CD-ROM: See character: components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole (system) Composite Video (YUV): computer program: computer system: configuration: Page echo: erase: See delete delete escape: 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time: execute: To interpret and execute an instruction hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hexadecimal: host computer: hot key: HW Setup: KB: See kilobyte keyboard: kilobyte (KB): level 2 cache: See cache cache output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data PAL: parity: password: pel: An industry standard 32-bit bus peripheral device: Péritel: RJ11: A modular telephone jack RJ45: A modular LAN jack ROM: S-Video: Super-Video Page Page Index