Toshiba S300 EZ1514 Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis
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Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series User's Guide 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 outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 2
after handling. Model: Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Recordable and/or set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 3
Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 4
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949 - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 5
maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 6
your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment 1 above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 7
Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power TOSHIBA - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 8
services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 9
technical specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users . EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 10
only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 11
successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Taiwan source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 12
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 Authorization - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 13
13 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approved to - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 14
14 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 15
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. ❖ This - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 16
16 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. NOTE This device works on passive scan - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 17
17 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belgium - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 18
Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is 149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 19
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 the IEEE 802.11n specification. An adapter with 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 20
. 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.com in the United States for more - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 21
recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 22
frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/ region where the - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 23
RF interference to other radio 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. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 24
4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible 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 Authorization This - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 25
injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba 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 America Information Systems, Inc - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 26
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 27
Satellite Pro and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 29
display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding the HDD operating status 70 Installing drivers and applications 70 Using the TouchPad 71 the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a printer - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 30
89 Using the keyboard 91 Character keys 91 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 91 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 92 Function keys 92 Special Windows® keys 92 Overlay keys 93 Using the with the computer off ..........104 Caring for optical discs 105 Toshiba's online resources 105 - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 31
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 - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 32
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 a user password 150 TOSHIBA Security Assist 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 153 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 154 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 33
to fix problems 177 Internet problems 178 The Windows® operating system can help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 34
PC Card problems 189 Printer problems 191 Modem problems 192 Wireless networking problems 193 DVD operating problems 195 Develop good computing habits 196 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 35
Contents 35 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 221 Glossary 222 Index 236 - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 36
most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low- Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 37
a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR® specifications will use between 20% and 50% mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 38
on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 39
Safety icons 39 Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 40
following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user's guide (this document) ❖ 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. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 41
provides tips for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that is shipped with your computer, contains important safety information. Please read the safety - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 42
Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 43
extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. Never or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus. You need a special program - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 44
injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 45
the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 46
Toshiba keyboard" on page 74) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 72) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 74) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 76) ❖ Install PC - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 47
shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 48
. 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 S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 49
the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 50
50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 51
the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 52
completely. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You may want to increase the computer - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 53
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 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. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 54
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 page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 55
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 S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 56
avoiding any contact with its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 57
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 58
(optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 59
could be a sign that you may need to scan your internal storage 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. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 60
module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 61
partitions you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 62
drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States next to the item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 63
recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 64
® 32-bit or 64bit operating system, select one at this time. If not skip to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one of the options and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 65
will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of , a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 66
Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all data - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 67
displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering the C: partition of the HDD will remain intact. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 68
message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. 4 The Selecting a Process Screen - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 69
Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 69 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64bit operating system, select one at this time. If not skip to step 6. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 6 A warning screen will appear stating that when the recovery is - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 70
. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 71
. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 72
Started Using external display devices Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the default. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 73
to allow time for the display to change. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor only - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 74
external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 75
into a live AC outlet. Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for the - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 76
diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 77
than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 78
charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 79
Getting Started Turning off the computer 79 Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 80
options you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 81
Getting Started Turning off the computer 81 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 82
configure. 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 83
Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 84
of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 85
configure. 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 86
your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 120. NOTE Please handle your computer - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 87
Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 88
88 Getting Started Caring for your computer 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on your computer, then engage the locking device. The computer is now securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 89
save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See "Saving your work" on page 96 for - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 90
90 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 91
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 91 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 92
with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 93
the numeric overlay is on. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 94
94 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 95
Learning the Basics Starting a program 95 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the contents - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 96
96 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu's Start Search field to start WordPad: 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search field appears at the bottom of the Start menu. Start Search field Arrow (Sample - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 97
up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 98
98 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with a .doc extension. Any file name with an extension of - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 99
file that already exists on the internal storage drive. Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. Using the optical discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 100
The optical drive is located on the side of the computer. Your optical 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 when the drive is in use. Eject button-Press to release the disc - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 101
the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Inserting an optical disc To insert - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 102
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 S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 103
Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the optical disc manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 104
problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to your computer's product specification for listing of specific 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). - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 105
or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 106
in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 107
.toshiba.com for detailed information. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times. Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 108
battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is both AC power and battery modes. Changes to - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 109
time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 110
on battery power until the battery discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 111
life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 112
, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Internal storage light Bridge Media Adapter light Wireless indicator light (Sample Illustration) Power and - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 113
you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on page 77. Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications. Each notification can be - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 114
114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 115
of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery. Microsoft® has combined these options into preset Power Plans. Using one of of power options. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options. The Windows® Power Options window appears. (Sample - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 116
time, but the highest performance from your computer. The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance. Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan. To set the Power Plan: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan hot - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 117
Fn key. The hot key card disappears. You are now in the selected mode. Changing the main battery When your main battery has battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 118
is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 119
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 119 Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 120
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 installed in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 121
not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 122
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 S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 123
or call 1-800-822-8837. Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material - special manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 124
features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 125
Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 125 Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification Area (Sample Image) - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 126
icons depending on your configuration. See Windows® online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you to click Start - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 127
may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. will be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 193. Connecting your computer to a network You - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 128
connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. Many network (LAN) or larger corporate wide area network (WAN) For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 129
modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX). Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices. Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure. Now - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 130
headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). The World Wide Web satellite links. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 131
telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect site. You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information. Internet features The Internet offers - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 132
as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 133
Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 133 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound Recorder. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you have - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 134
likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. Your computer comes with a PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards that you can install: ❖ Type I cards ❖ Type II cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 135
the computer. Do not force the card into position. Removing a PC Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the system may be damaged. NOTE Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for removal by - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 136
with your computer. To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online Help. Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot The Bridge Media Adapter slot supports the use of Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ PRO, Secure Digital™ (SD™), MMC - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 137
Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 137 Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 138
The i.LINK® port on the side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate). This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 139
your computer's expansion port. In order to achieve a proper connection, the Toshiba Express Port Replicator must be properly aligned with your computer. To properly connect the Toshiba Express Port Replicator to your computer, see the Toshiba Express Port Replicator User's Guide or visit pcsupport - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 140
is available on your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Security Assist ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility ❖ Mouse - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 141
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 141 ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 142
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth® Settings ❖ Bluetooth® Local COM Settings (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 143
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Security Assist 143 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 144
144 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 145
The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility 145 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 146
and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install. (Sample - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 147
must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password- password, press Fn + F1. To unlock your system, press any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Select your user - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 148
or others as a result of the inability to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 149
down the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 150
. 6 Click OK to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the user password. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 151
Assist icon in the Secure tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Security Assist main window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Security Assist window From the main your machine. ❖ BIOS User Password: Set up a power-on password in the system BIOS. ❖ HDD User Password: Set up a BIOS password and use the - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 152
152 Utilities TOSHIBA Security Assist ❖ Log on Settings-Select this category to set up security -Select this category to check advanced security options (available on certain models). ❖ Wireless Key Logon: Configure your computer to allow a Bluetooth®-compatible cell phone to send an unlock code. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 153
and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect & Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. 2 Click - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 154
hard disk drive (HDD) protection, and set the motion detector's sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation. To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then HDD Protection, or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 155
Adapter slot. To format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card Format. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 156
SD™ Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card data on the drive may be lost. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears. (Sample Image - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 157
SD card: 1 Create a bootable SD card (see "TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility" on page 156 for instructions). 2 Verify that no floppy disk is installed in the the boot process, press the F12 key. The system displays the Boot menu. 6 Use the arrow keys to select the SD/Floppy icon. 7 Press the Enter - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 158
Mouse utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories: ❖ Buttons - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 159
drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. NOTE Since the system is a quick-booting system - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 160
TOSHIBA for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 161
: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 162
buttons. These buttons are located above the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 163
Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Silence Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 164
you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 165
install TPM: 1 Launch the TOSHIBA Application Installer from the desktop (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your BIOS. To enable TPM: 1 Power on your system while holding down the Esc key. 2 Press F1 when directed. 3 Press the PgDn key. 4 Press the down arrow key - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 166
fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. secure or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 167
Fast User Switching feature of the Windows® operating system is also supported. If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility verifies might result in damage to the reader or cause reader failure, finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or poke - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 168
168 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen finger (e.g., after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 169
screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage Bluetooth® is available on your system. ConfigFree® is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 170
Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you following information: ❖ Status of the PC Network Connections ❖ Status of wired and - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 171
® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 172
172 Utilities ConfigFree® To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area. 2 Move the pointer to Profile. 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 173
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 174
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 power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds. If you are using the - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 175
The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens. Verify that the active program accepts turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 176
.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 177
labels on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for each device. The voltage level must change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 178
the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. See your Windows® documentation for further explanation. NOTE If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 179
Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 180
you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 181
not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 182
Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the computer - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 183
Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 109. Keyboard problems If, when you - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 184
Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard. You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned computer will restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 185
information see Windows® Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer's internal display. To change the display properties: 1 Right - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 186
the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Disk or internal storage drive problems Problems with the internal storage drive or with Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical problems are: You are having trouble accessing a drive - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 187
Some programs run correctly but others do not. This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run properly, refer to its documentation and (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Errorchecking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk or internal storage drive - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 188
(for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 189
you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 179. If your system does not have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 190
another device in the system. Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 180 for more information. Since all PC Cards share the same socket, each card is not required to have its own address. Hot swapping (removing one - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 191
sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer. Run the printer's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 75 or in the instructions that came with the printer. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 192
manufacturer for more information. Modem problems This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or second) or higher. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings. The modem is on Toshiba Web site at pcsupport - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 193
problems 193 NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct-i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through. SSIDs are casesensitive. Toshiba - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 194
enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 195
can also cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned " on page 180 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 196
programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! See "Computing tips" on page 89 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Use Windows® to back up files, or the entire computer, to an - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 197
follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 198
198 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Click Create. 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Then click Create. 5 The Windows® operating system creates the Restore - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 199
its internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or software the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. Support, and search for "back up." - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 200
complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows . This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 201
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 202
Detailed Specifications for that model. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardwarerelated, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Toshiba's Technical Support - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 203
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Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Lock (Instant security) ❖ Power Plan - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 206
press the Fn key. NOTE Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. To use the Hot Key Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 207
utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility" on page 153. ConfigFree utility For more information, refer to "ConfigFree®" on page 169. Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth® settings. TOSHIBA Zooming utility For more information, refer to - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 208
Application Cards NOTE Not all functions are supported on all models. Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display "stacked" Card 2 Click the - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 209
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 209 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Settings for Flash Cards. (Sample Image) Enabling and Disabling Application Cards 2 Click the Open cards case button. 3 The Card Case displays two - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 210
210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 211
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 211 Lock (Instant security) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable lock, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The Fn + F1 - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 212
212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 213
mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 213 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 83. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 214
214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 215
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 215 Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power- on and turned on. ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor only ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor- - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 216
216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions NOTE Cycle through the display modes, then select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 217
or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi-Fi® module. ❖ Bluetooth® enabled-Enables just the Bluetooth® module. ❖ All disabled-Disables the - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 218
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 72. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 219
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 219 Zoom (Display resolution) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + [Space bar] (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 220
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 221
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 222
Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 223
IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 (parallel port) LSI large-scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 224
following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 225
the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load the operating system when - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 226
computer. It takes information from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 227
program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box - An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user. direct current (DC) - The type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 228
the cursor to drag a selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 229
(bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. function keys - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground - A conductor to which all - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 230
Toshiba key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that you - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 231
231 Glossary liquid crystal display (LCD) - A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 232
of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. PC Card - A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 233
you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor - See central processing unit (CPU). program - A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, and utility. See also - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 234
is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S select computer and an appropriate device. Compare parallel. shortcut - See keyboard shortcut. Sleep - A feature of some Windows® operating - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 235
U universal serial bus (USB) - USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W Web - See - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 236
real-time clock (RTC) 108 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 52, 62 start 126 C CD, using 99 character keys 91 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 180 click 72 communications network - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 237
keyboard 74 mouse 74 Disk Defragmenter 187 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 187 missing files/trouble batteries 122 double-click 72 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 99 E error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk or disk error 176 problem - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 238
130 Internet Service Providers 130 ISPs 130 J jack RJ-11 129 K keyboard character keys 91 function keys 92 hot keys 220 not working 175 overlay keys 93 special Windows® keys 92 troubleshooting 183 using 91 keyboard, external 74 keyboard, full-size 91 L lock computer, using 87 M main battery removing - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 239
optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting 188 using 99 optical media recording 103 other documentation 40 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting a user 149 supervisor set - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 240
printing a file 98 problem solving AC power 182 accessing disk drives 175 battery charge does not last 183 battery not charging 182 cannot insert diskette in drive 187 cannot read a diskette 187 changing display properties 185 checking device properties 180 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 190 - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 241
modem 128 television adjusting display 74 Toshiba registering computer 46 worldwide offices 203 TOSHIBA Assist 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 Toshiba online resources 105 traveling tips 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 195 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical - Toshiba S300 EZ1514 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite S300/S300M (Windows Vis - Page 242
242 Index Windows® operating system Help and Support 179 problem solving 177 Windows® operating system desktop 124 Windows® Start menu 94 wireless networking 127 Wizards Connect to the Internet 128 World Wide Web 130 www 130
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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 outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see
“If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 173
in this guide.
Satellite Pro
®
S300/S300M
Series User’s Guide