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Satellite Pro® L300 Series Resource Guide Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer. If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 2
2 Contents Introduction 20 Setting up your computer and getting started 22 Adding memory (optional 26 Your computer's TFT display 33 Inserting an ExpressCard 33 Removing an ExpressCard 33 Learning the basics 34 Using the TouchPad 34 Using the optical drive 35 Moving the computer 38 Mobile - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 3
after handling. Model: Satellite Pro® L300 Series Recordable and/or set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 4
." "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 5
stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 6
than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 7
7 Argentina Azerbaijan Brazil Chile Czech Republic Egypt Germany Hungary Indonesia Japan Luxembourg Netherlands Pakistan Poland Russia Slovenia Sweden UAE (United Arab Emirates) Uruguay Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bulgaria Canada China (PRC) Cyprus Denmark Ecuador Finland France - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 8
outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 9
Access Point's radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. Approved - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 10
(ROC) stein UAE (United Arab Ukraine Emirates) Uruguay USA Vietnam Thailand United Kingdom Venezuela Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 11
Antilles Paraguay St. Kitts Tobago U.S. Virgin Islands Nicaragua Peru St. Maarten Trinidad Venezuela Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 12
11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 13
performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 14
phones. Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 15
In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 16
stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 17
other device. Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 18
INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 19
19 Trademarks Satellite Pro and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, at www.eiae.org. As part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 20
from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 21
common problems. For more detailed information, descriptions of other features, and more extensive troubleshooting guidelines, see the electronic user's guide preinstalled on your system. It is also available on the Web at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 22
version of the user's guide. ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 23
taken the computer to an authorized service center. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features. This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 24
plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 25
. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 26
instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support printer" in the electronic user's guide. Adding memory (optional) HINT: with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 27
Adding memory (optional) 27 Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. The surrounding - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 28
28 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 29
have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 30
30 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 31
Adding memory (optional) 31 Slot B Front of computer Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 32
, this could be a sign that you may need to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 33
Your computer's TFT display 33 Your computer's TFT display Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 34
34 Learning the basics 3 Press the ExpressCard eject button once to pop it out slightly, and push it in to remove the ExpressCard. The ExpressCard ejects slightly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCard and slide it out of the slot. Learning the basics Computing tips ❖ Save your work - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 35
be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 36
drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 37
on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 38
1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. To ensure - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 39
Mobile computing 39 your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 40
battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 41
Mobile computing 41 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 42
gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 43
possibly result in serious injury. Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of nonconforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 44
find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. In addition, Toshiba's recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. If you - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 45
menu appears. Start Arrow Shut Down Menu (Sample Image) Shut Down menu 2 Select Shut Down. The computer shuts down completely. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 46
device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" in your electronic user's guide. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may be on press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 47
slot. See "Using an ExpressCard®" in the electronic user's guide for information about how to insert ExpressCards. ❖ Make sure all card malfunctions again, it may be defective. Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. ExpressCards - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 48
for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their assistance. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you, see "Toshiba voice contact" in this section. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardwarerelated, Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 49
doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Power cord/cable connectors Your notebook computer features a universal - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 50
F files backing up 34 saving 34 I inserting CD/DVD 36 installing main battery 40, 41 memory module 26 K keyboard unexpected characters 46 keyboard problems not working 46 L lights AC power 24 M main battery changing 40 installing 40, 41 removing 40 memory module installing 26 inserting into socket - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 51
computer will not start 45 precautions 22 primary button TouchPad 35 printer connecting 26 problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 48 computer will not start 45 contacting Toshiba 48 display is blank 46 ExpressCard® checklist 47 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 47 external monitor - Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-SP5801 | Resource Guide for Satellite Pro L300 - Page 52
GMA500604010 03/08
Satellite Pro
®
L300 Series
Resource Guide
Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important
information about your computer.
If you need assistance:
❖
Toshiba’s Support Web site
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Toshiba Global Support Centre
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
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