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Index 249 connecting 49 powering down using Hibernation 82 using Shut Down 80 using Sleep 84 precautions 43 primary button 73 printer connecting 75 problem solving 194, 195 printing a file 98 problem solving AC power 185 accessing disk drives 178 battery charge does not last 186 battery not charging 185 cannot insert diskette in drive 190 cannot read a diskette 190 changing display properties 188 checking device properties 183 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 193 computer will not power up 177 contacting Toshiba 205, 206 corrupted/damaged data files 190 Device Manager 183 disk drive is slow 190 display is blank 187 external display not working 188 external monitor 187 faulty memory 184 hardware conflict 182 high-pitched noise 192 Internet bookmarked site not found 181 Internet connection is slow 181 keyboard not responding 178 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 modem not receiving or transmitting 195 no sound 192 non-system disk or disk error 179 PC Card 192 checklist 193 error occurs 194 hot swapping fails 193 not recognized 194 slot appears dead 193 power and batteries 185 printer 194, 195 program not responding 176 program not working properly 190 screen does not look right/flickers 188 Startup options 180 URL address not found 181 warning resume failure 178 Windows® operating system not working 180 program, starting 94 programs not running correctly 190 projector 73 connecting 73 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 108 recording sounds 132 recording sounds 132 recycle bin icon 125 registering computer 47 removing main battery 117 RJ-11 jack 129 running the computer on battery power 107 S safety computer 123 disposing of batteries 122

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series User's Guide	1
Contents	29
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Setting up your software	46
Registering your computer with Toshiba	47
Adding optional external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	48
Charging the main battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Your computer’s features and specifications	52
Turning on the power	52
Adding memory (optional)	53
Installing a memory module	54
Removing a memory module	59
Checking total memory	61
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	62
Creating Recovery DVDs	63
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	64
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	69
Checking the HDD operating status	71
Installing drivers and applications	71
Using the TouchPad™	72
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	72
Control buttons	73
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	73
Using external display devices	73
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	74
Adjusting the quality of the external display	75
Using an external keyboard	75
Using a mouse	75
Connecting a printer	75
Setting up a printer	76
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	77
Turning off the computer	77
Options for turning off the computer	78
Using the Shut Down command	80
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	82
Using and configuring Sleep mode	84
Closing the display panel	87
Customizing your computer’s settings	87
Caring for your computer	87
Cleaning the computer	88
Moving the computer	88
Using a computer lock	88
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	90
Computing tips	90
Using the keyboard	91
Character keys	92
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	92
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	92
Function keys	92
Special Windows® keys	93
Overlay keys	93
Using the overlay to type numeric data	94
Starting a program	94
Starting a program from the Start menu	94
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	95
Starting a program using the Start Search field	96
Saving your work	97
Printing your work	98
Backing up your work	99
Restoring your work	100
Using the optical drive	100
Optical drive components	101
Inserting an optical disc	101
Playing an audio CD	103
Playing optical media	103
Recording optical media	103
Removing a disc with the computer on	104
Removing a disc with the computer off	104
Caring for optical discs	105
Toshiba’s online resources	105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	106
Running the computer on battery power	107
Battery Notice	107
Power management	108
Using additional batteries	109
Charging batteries	109
Charging the main battery	109
Charging the RTC battery	110
Monitoring main battery power	111
Determining remaining battery power	112
What to do when the main battery runs low	113
Setting battery notifications	113
Conserving battery power	114
Power Plans	115
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	116
Changing the main battery	117
Removing the battery from the computer	117
Inserting a charged battery	119
Taking care of your battery	120
Safety precautions	120
Maintaining your battery	121
Disposing of used batteries	122
Traveling tips	123
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	124
Exploring the desktop	124
Finding your way around the desktop	125
Setting up for communications	127
Connecting your computer to a network	127
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	128
An overview of using the Internet	130
The Internet	130
The World Wide Web	130
Internet Service Providers	130
Connecting to the Internet	131
Surfing the Internet	131
Internet features	131
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	132
Exploring audio features	132
Recording sounds	132
Using external speakers or headphones	133
Web Camera	134
Using PC Cards	134
Inserting a PC Card	135
Removing a PC Card	135
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	136
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	136
Inserting memory media	137
Removing memory media	137
Using the i.LINK® port	138
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	138
Using an expansion device	139
Chapter 5: Utilities	140
TOSHIBA Assist	141
Connect	142
Secure	143
Protect & Fix	144
Optimize	145
TOSHIBA Application Installer	146
Setting passwords	147
Using an instant password	147
Using a supervisor password	148
Using a user password	149
Deleting a user password	150
TOSHIBA Security Assist	151
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	153
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	154
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	155
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	156
Booting from a bootable SD card	157
Mouse Utility	158
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	159
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	161
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	161
USB Sleep and Charge	161
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	163
Power supply mode settings	163
Battery settings	163
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	164
TOSHIBA Button Support	165
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	166
TOSHIBA Accessibility	167
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	168
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	169
Fingerprint utility limitations	169
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	169
Fingerprint Logon	170
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	170
Fingerprint reader limitations	171
ConfigFree®	172
Getting Started	172
ConfigFree® Utilities	173
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	176
Problems that are easy to fix	176
Problems when you turn on the computer	177
The Windows® operating system is not working	180
Using Startup options to fix problems	180
Internet problems	181
The Windows® operating system can help you	182
Resolving a hardware conflict	182
A plan of action	182
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	183
Memory problems	184
Power and the batteries	185
Keyboard problems	186
Display problems	187
Disk or internal storage drive problems	189
Optical drive problems	191
Sound system problems	192
PC Card problems	192
Printer problems	194
Modem problems	195
Wireless networking problems	196
DVD operating problems	198
Develop good computing habits	199
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	200
If you need further assistance	205
Before you contact Toshiba	205
Contacting Toshiba	206
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	207
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	207
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	209
Hot Key Cards	209
Using the Hot Key Cards	210
Application Cards	211
Using the Application Cards	212
Card Case	212
Hot key functions	213
Volume Mute	214
Lock (Instant security)	215
Power plan	216
Sleep mode	217
Hibernation mode	218
Output (Display switch)	219
Display brightness	220
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	221
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	222
Zoom (Display resolution)	223
Keyboard hot key functions	224
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	225
Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	226
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	227
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed	228
Cleaning the cooling module	229
Glossary	231

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Index

connecting

powering down

using Hibernation

using Shut Down

using Sleep

precautions

primary button

printer

connecting

problem solving

194

195

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

185

accessing disk drives

178

battery charge does not last

186

battery not charging

185

cannot insert diskette in drive

190

cannot read a diskette

190

changing display properties

188

checking device properties

183

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

193

computer will not power up

177

contacting Toshiba

205

206

corrupted/damaged data files

190

Device Manager

183

disk drive is slow

190

display is blank

187

external display not working

188

external monitor

187

faulty memory

184

hardware conflict

182

high-pitched noise

192

Internet bookmarked site not

found

181

Internet connection is slow

181

keyboard

not responding

178

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

189

modem not receiving or

transmitting

195

no sound

192

non-system disk or disk error

179

PC Card

192

checklist

193

error occurs

194

hot swapping fails

193

not recognized

194

slot appears dead

193

power and batteries

185

printer

194

195

program not responding

176

program not working properly

190

screen does not look right/flickers

188

Startup options

180

URL address not found

181

warning resume failure

178

Windows® operating system not

working

180

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

190

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

108

recording

sounds

132

recording sounds

132

recycle bin icon

125

registering computer

removing

main battery

117

RJ-11 jack

129

running the computer on battery power

107

safety

computer

123

disposing of batteries

122