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Toshiba L300 Series, L300D Series Left side, port, Fan vent, Display latch, Headphone jack, Volume control, media card slot, Microphone jack, Multiple digital, External monitor

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L300/L300D series

Multiple digital This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices,

media card slot such as digital camera and PDA, thatuse flash memory (SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC memory cards)(Provided with some models).

Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position. Slide the latch to open the display.

Microphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a microphone or other device for audio input.

Headphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of a stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum) or other device for audio output. When you connect headphones, the internal speaker is automatically disabled.

Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the system

speaker and headphones.

Left side

Figure 2-2 shows the computer’s left side.

LAN jack

Fan vent

Express Card or PC Card slot *

HDMI out port*

External monitor portUSB ports *Depending on the model you purchased

Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer

External monitor	This 15-pin port allows you to connect an external
port	monitor.

Fan vent	Provides air flow for the fan.

User’s Manual

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Contents

L300/L300D series Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Macrovision License of Notice Safety instructions EU Declaration of Comformity GOST Modem warning notice Following information is only for EU-memberStates ENERGY STAR® Program Optical disc drive standards Important notice Table of Contents 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 Key operation CTRL + C CTRL ABC Display Page General Precautions Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment Stress injury Heat injury Pressure or impact damage PC card/ExpressCard overheating Mobile phones Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Introduction Equipment checklist Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Features Memory Slots Video RAM Disks Hard disk drive (HDD) DVD Super Multi Some models are equipped with a full-sizeDVD DVD Super Multi ■DVD-ROM ■DVD-Video ■DVD-R ■DVD-RW Pointing device RTC battery AC adaptor Ports Headphone PC Card slot ExpressCard slot Multimedia Web camera (optional) Modem Wireless communication switch Security Special features Panel power on/off Low battery automatic hibernation mode Heat dispersal TOSHIBA Value Added Package Utilities and applications Options Battery Pack USB FDD Security lock The Grand Tour Front with the display closed Left side HDMI out port LAN jack Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) ports Right side Back side Underside Front with the display open Touch pad Touch pad control buttons System indicators Function button Function Button System indicators Keyboard indicators Optical disc drive CDs DVDs AC adaptor 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 Set your BIOS to default before you recover your computer to the factory state When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the ESC ENTER Next Page Operating Basics Using the touchpad 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: CD-RW: (Ultra-Speed) DVD-R: DVD+R DL: DVD-RDL: 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 Data verification Data CD/DVD Setting 2.Mark the Verify written data check box 3.Select File Open or Full Compare mode 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 Using the microphone Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition (optional) How to register the Face Recognition Data To launch this utility, click TOSHIBA Face Recognition Registration Management AUTO Mode Login screen 1:1 Mode Login screen Modem Setting Modem Selection Dialing Properties Wireless communications Security 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 FN + ALT Hot keys Sound mute FN + ESC Power plan Hibernate hibernation mode Output device Brightness up Windows special keys Keypad overlay Generating ASCII characters Page Power and Power-upModes Power conditions Power indicators Battery types One of the following messages appears when you turn on the power: The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail occurred.<F1> contiune fail occurred.<F1> contiune Extending battery life Real Time Clock battery 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 To maximize the life of your battery packs: 1.Turn off the computer’s power Replacing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Starting the computer by password Power-upmodes System auto off HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup Password User Password Display Power On Display CPU Boot Priority Boot Priority Options Keyboard Wake-upon Keyboard USB Legacy USB Support Page Optional Devices PC Card/ExpressCard Multiple digital media card slot (optional) Installing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC card Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC 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 External monitor HDMI (optional) Security lock Page Troubleshooting Problem solving process Analyzing the problem Software Hardware Hardware and system checklist Overheating power down AC power Page Password Cannot enter Refer to the Password section in Chapter 7, HW password Setup and Passwords Hard disk drive DVD Super Multi(+-RDL) drive Diskette drive Touchpad USB mouse SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC card External Monitor Sound system USB Enabled Modem CONNECT NO CARRIER Sleep/Hibernation LAN 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 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) Supported frequency sub-bands Frequency Range Channel ID 2400-2483.5MHz In a Wireless LAN Access Point, the Wireless LAN card will use the 5150-5850MHz Note US only*4 Factory-setdefault channels 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 IDE: I/O: input/output I/O: IrDA: Infrared Data Association IrDA: analog signal: ANSI: antistatic: A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity antistatic: application: byte: capacity: card: Synonym for board. See board card: CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bitPC Cards components: Composite Video (YUV): computer program: computer system: configuration: Page echo: erase: See delete escape: 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time: hard disk: hard disk drive (HDD): hardware: hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hertz: IrDA 1.1: KB: See kilobyte KB: keyboard: kilobyte (KB): mode: modem: motherboard: non-system disk: password: pel: peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bitbus peripheral device: pixel: restart: RGB: RJ11: A modular telephone jack RJ11: RJ45: A modular LAN jack terminal: TFT display: touchpad: TTL: Universal Serial Bus: Page Index