TOSHIBA
PORTÉGÉ M300
Portable Personal Computer
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The following environments are not approved:
■Industrial Environments (e.g. enivronments with a mains voltage > 380V~)
Conformity Statement
Network Compatibility Statement
Germany
ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010
and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17
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Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RWUJDA765
The
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure
DVD Super Multi UJ-822
CAUTION:
VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-Systemund ist als
ADVARSEL:
OBS
VAROITUS
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Table of Contents
Preface
General Precautions
Introduction
Chapter 2 : The Grand Tour
Chapter 3 : Getting Started
Chapter 4 : Operating Basics
The Keyboard
Chapter 6 : Power and Power-UpModes
HW Setup
Chapter 8 : Optional Devices
Chapter 9 : Troubleshooting
Appendix A : Specifications
Appendix B : Display Controller and Modes
Wireless LAN
Appendix D : Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Appendix E : AC Power Cord and Connectors
Appendix F : If your computer is stolen
Glossary
Index
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Preface
Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available
The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer
Glossary
The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual
Abbreviations
Key operation
ABC
When procedures require an action such as
type face you see to the left
Display
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General Precautions
PC card overheating
Mobile phones
Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer
■use of certain external peripheral products
■use of battery power instead of AC power
Introduction
Software
Microsoft® Windows XP Professional
Documentation
Processor
Built-in
Memory
Expansion slot
Video RAM
Power
The computer is powered by one rechargeable
lithium-ionbattery pack
RTC battery
The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW
drive
DVD Super Multi
Display
Graphics controller
Keyboard
Pointing Device
Ports
Slots
Multimedia
Sound system
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Communications
Modem
LAN
Bluetooth
Wireless LAN
a Wireless LAN mini-PCIcard that is compatible
with other LAN systems based on Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology
that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard
Security
TOSHIBA Assist
Press this button to launch an application
button
automatically. The default is TOSHIBA Assist
Instant security
Intelligent power
supply
Battery save mode
Panel power on/off
Optical media drive
power icon
HDD Protection
Hibernation
Standby
TOSHIBA Power
Saver
Control Panel
Performance and Maintenance and select the
TOSHIBA Power Saver icon
RecordNow! Basic
for TOSHIBA
TOSHIBA PC
Diagnostic Tool
All
This utility has the change of a display device
Utility for Display
and the function to change display resolution
Devices
Press Fn + F5 to change the active display
The Advanced Port Replicator III provides the
Replicator
ports available on the computer in addition to
separate PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports
a digital visual interface (DVI) port, i.LINK™
The Grand Tour
Display latch
Volume control
Off On
Cooling vents
port
PC card slot
PC card eject button
(USB 2.0) port
CF Card slot
CF card eject button
SD card slot
(USB 2.0) ports
Modem jack
DC IN 15V jack
LAN jack
Link indicator
(green)
LAN active indicator
Battery lock
Notches
Battery release latch
Memory module
cover
Display hinge
LCD screen
LCD Sensor switch
Stereo speakers
Touch Pad control
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Shut
Down Windows
HDD
The Wireless communication indicator glows
Caps Lock
Arrow mode
Numeric mode
USB connector
Disk-In-Use
Indicator
Floppy disk slot
Eject button
Using optical media drives
Region codes for DVD drives and media
Code Region
1Canada, United States
2Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
DVDs
Formats
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RWdrive
DVD read
CD read
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Getting Started
General conditions
■Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation
■Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct sunlight
■Keep the computer away from heat sources, such as electric heaters
■Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals
Seating and posture
■Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine
Lighting
Proper lighting can improve legibility of the LCD screen and reduce eyestrain
Work habits
■Do not use a 3-pinto 2-pinconversion plug
1.Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor
Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The
Back
Windows End User License Agreement
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)
1.If you have entered data, save it to the hard disk or to a floppy disk
Click
Turn Off Computer
Turn Off Computer
Starting Hibernation
2.Select Turn Off Computer
Standby
Hibernate
Automatic Hibernation
Standby mode
■Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your data
Benefits of standby
The standby feature provides the following benefits:
■Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation
Executing standby
You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:
1.Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By
TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility
Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver
Restoring from Recovery HDD
For models only with HDD Recovery installed
your data, before you perform a complete system recovery
Creating Optical Recovery Discs
1.Select either blank CDs or DVD media
Restoring from the Recovery HDD
Restoring from your created Recovery Media
F12
Restoring from the Product Recovery Media
For models only with bundled Product Recovery optical media
Restoring the complete system
Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers
Operating Basics
Click:
Double-click: Tap twice
Drag and drop:
Connecting USB floppy disk drive
Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive
Safely Remove Hardware
USB floppy disk drive
Tab
Loading discs
Removing discs
How to remove CD/DVD when the disk tray will not open
■CD-Rdiscs can be written to only once. CD-RWdiscs can be rewritten many times
Special features
Before writing or rewriting
Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data
CD-R:
The actual number of rewrites to
■Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite
■Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software
■Operate the computer at full power. Do not use power-savingfeatures
When writing or rewriting
Important message
Disclaimer
TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:
Damage to any
Any change or loss of the recorded contents of
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There are two types of
■You can use DVD-RAMdiscs that can be removed from a cartridge and
Other
Data written to a
In writing to a
■Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:
■Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice
■Open the DVD Super Multi drive
RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA
Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow!:
You cannot back up a
You cannot back up
■RecordNow! cannot record in packet format
If you add data to a
RecordNow! does not support recording to
DLA for TOSHIBA
Note the following limitations when you use DLA:
This software supports only rewritable discs (DVD+RW
DLA does not support formatting a
When WinDVD Creator Platinum is used:
How to make a DVD-Video
Click [Capture] button then capture the video data from the
4.Click [Make Movie] button in the top bar
5.Double Click the Right arrow button icon in the center of right side
6.Put a blank DVD-R/+Rdisc or an erased DVD-RW/+RWdisc in the drive
■While recording video to DVD or tape, please close all other programs
■Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN
2.Before recording the video to DVD
•Bump or cause vibration to the computer
•Open the DVD drive
CD/DVDs
2.Do not bend the CD/DVD
Floppy disks
4.Do not place heavy objects on your floppy disks
Volume Control
Accessories
Entertainment
Volume Control
Properties
Region selection
To select a region, follow the steps below
2.The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar
Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the
Properties menu
Modem Selection
Dialing Properties
Connecting
Disconnecting
■Theoretical maximum speed: 108Mbps (Turbo Mode; Atheros module type)
■Frequency Channel Selection (Revision A:5 GHz, Revision B/G: 2.4 GHz)
Security
Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:
Worldwide operation
Radio links
Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security:
Product Support:
Wireless communication Indicator
Indicator status
Indication
Indicator off
Wireless communication switch is set to off
Connecting LAN cable
To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below
LAN Active
Link
Disconnecting LAN cable
Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer. Check the
■Turn off the power to the computer
■Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer
■Close the LCD display panel. Do not pick up the computer by its panel
■Close all port covers
Maximum
Performance
optimized
The Keyboard
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard
Enter
F10
F11
ScrLock
Esc
Sound mute:
Instant security:
Power save mode:
Display selection:
LCD
Wireless setting:
Disabled Wireless Communication Switch
Touch Pad:
Fn Sticky key
TOSHIBA
Utilities
Turning on the overlays
Arrow mode
Numeric mode
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)
Temporarily changing modes
With the overlay on:
1.Hold down Alt
2.Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code
1.Hold down Alt + Fn
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Power and Power-UpModes
Battery indicators
Flashing orange
Orange
Green
No light
DC IN indicator
Power indicator
Blinking orange
Battery pack
High capacity battery pack (optional)
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
S **** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent
Press [F1] key to set Date/Time
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations
Safety precautions
Warning
Caution
3.Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements
Note
Never remove the battery pack while the
Charging the batteries
Procedures
Time
Charging time (hours)
Battery charging notice
The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:
■The battery has not been used for a long time
■A cool battery is installed in a warm computer
In such case, follow the steps below
Maximizing battery operating time
Retaining data with power off
Retention time
Extending battery life
Removing the battery pack
To replace a discharged battery pack, follow the steps below
When handling battery packs, do not
1.Save your work
2.Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off
Installing the battery pack
User password
start ->All Programs ->TOSHIBA ->Utilities ->PasswordUtility
User Password and User Token
User Password field
Delete
■Owner String (text box)
User Token field
Create
(button)
Supervisor password
C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Windows
Utilities\SVPWTool\TOSPU.EXE
This utility lets you do the following:
Windows utilities
Hot keys
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HW Setup
Setup
Power On Display
Boot Priority Options
HDD −> CD-ROM −> The computer looks for bootable files in the
LAN −> FDD following order: HDD, CD-ROM*2,LAN and
floppy disk drive*1
FDD −> CD-ROM −> The computer looks for bootable files in the
LAN −> HDD following order: floppy disk drive*1, CD-ROM*2,LAN and HDD
Network Boot Protocol
External Keyboard Fn key
Wake-upon Keyboard
Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode
Wake-upon LAN
Built-inLAN
Device Configuration
Parallel Port Mode
USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation
USB-FDDLegacy Emulation
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Optional Devices
Inserting a PC card
Removing a PC card
Formatting an SD memory card
SD memory card Format
Inserting an SD card
Removing an SD card
Safely
Remove Hardware
SD card care
Creation of a boot disk
Inserting a CF card
Removing a CF card
CF card care
1.CF card used is consumable items, so make sure you back up important data
2.Do not twist or bend CF card
5.After using CF card, return it to its case
For more details on using CF card, see manuals accompanying the card
Installing memory module
System Properties
General
Removing memory module
7.Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out
8.Seat the memory module cover and secure it with one screw
10.Return your computer to the upright position
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■Digital video cameras
■Hard disk drives
■MO drives
■CD-RWdrives
Precautions
2.Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click
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2.Connect the cable into the Advanced Port Replicator III’s parallel port
Connect the other connecter of the cable into the printer’s parallel connector
5.Fasten the connector to the printer with the clips on the parallel port
6.Turn on the printer’s power
7.Turn on the computer’s power
1.Turn the computer so the left side (or right side) faces you
2.Align the holes for the security lock and attach the lock
Troubleshooting
Preliminary checklist
Analyzing the problem
PrtSc
Software
Next, check any error messages in the OS documentation
Hardware
■ System start-up
■ Infrared port
■ Self test
This message remains on the screen for a few seconds
If any of the following conditions are present, the self test failed:
■The screen displays an error message
Power
Overheating power down
AC power
ProblemProcedure
Battery
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Real Time Clock
1.Press F1 key. BIOS setup will boot up
2.Set the date in System Date
3.Set the time in System Time
4.Press End key. Confirmation message will appear
Internal LCD display panel
Hard disk drive
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USB floppy disk drive
SD card
PC card
CF card
Infrared port
Pointing Device
Touch Pad
Printers and Other Hardware and select
Mouse icon
Buttons
USB mouse (optional)
USB
Refer also to your USB device’s documentation
USB device does not
Check for a firm cable connection between the
work
Sound System
External monitor
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
i.LINK device does not
function
computer and to the device
Make sure the device’s power is turned on
LAN
Bluetooth
Bluetooth device
the power to the Bluetooth device is turned on
Make sure no optional Bluetooth PC card and
Bluetooth SD card are installed in the computer
Before you call
Where to write
Specifications
Built-inModem
Network control unit (NCU)
Type of NCU
Type of line
Type of dialing
Display Controller and Modes
Table1 Video modes (VGA)
Video
Type
Resolution
Character
Table1 Video modes (VGA) continued
Vertical (Hz)
Table 2 Video modes
Vertical
frequency (Hz)
1024 ×
Table 2 Video modes continued
Vertical
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External monitor
There are some case that you can select
Wireless LAN
Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to:
■Country/region where the product was purchased
■Type of product
R-FFrequency
■ Band 5GHz (5150-5850MHz) (Revision A
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B and G)
Channel ID
2457*1
2467*2
2472*2
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Wireless Channels Sets (Turbo Mode)
Note
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Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Bluetooth
General
European Union (EU) and EFTA
Canada - Industry Canada (IC)
IC: 248H-DPA3232B
Caution: FCC Interference Statement
■This device may not cause harmful interference, and
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
(The model with embedded Wireless LAN module: PA3171U-1MPC)
(The model with embedded Wireless LAN module: PA3234U-1MPC)
Relevant transmitters include FCC IDs: CJ6UPA3234WL, CJ6UPA3232BT
(The model with embedded Wireless LAN module: PA3297U-1MPC)
Relevant transmitters include FCC IDs: CJ6UPA3297WL, CJ6UPA3232BT
(The model with embedded Wireless LAN module: PA3299U-1MPC)
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Device Authorization
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
AC Power Cord and Connectors
United Kingdom
UL approved
BS approved
AustraliaEurope
AS approved
Approved by the
If your computer is stolen
TOSHIBA Theft Registration
Owner’s details
Glossary
IrDA: Infrared Data Association
IRQ: interrupt request
KB: kilobyte
LCD: liquid crystal display
LED: light emitting diode
bit:
bus: An interface for transmission of signals, data or electric power
byte
cache memory:
capacity:
card: Synonym for board. See board
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DOS: Disk Operating System. See operating system
driver:
DVD-R
(+R
-R):
2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress
escape guard time:
execute: To interpret and execute an instruction
Extended Capability Port:
fast infrared
hardware:
hertz:
hexadecimal:
host computer:
hot key:
KB: See kilobyte
keyboard:
kilobyte (KB):
level 2 cache: See cache
cache
output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data
parallel interface:
parity:
password:
pel:
An industry standard
32-bit
bus
peripheral device:
pixel:
RJ11: A modular telephone jack
RJ45: A modular LAN jack
ROM:
SCSI:
SD card:
terminal:
TFT display:
TTL:
Universal Serial Bus:
VGA:
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