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Introduction Keyboard Built-in 86 keys or 87 keys, compatible with IBM® enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay, dedicated cursor control, and keys. See Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details. Pointing device Built-in A touchpad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer. Power Battery pack RTC battery AC adaptor The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar. The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage between 100 and 240 volts. Ports Headphone Enables connection of a stereo headphone. Microphone Enables connection of a microphone. External monitor 15-pin, analog VGA port. Universal Serial Bus Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) enable a chain (USB 2.0) connection of USB-equipped devices to your computer through the ports. i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) This port enables high-speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video camera. Video-out port This S-Video out port allows you to transfer NTSC or PAL data to external devices. See Chapter 8, Optional Devices, for details. (Provided with some models) HDMI This HDMI jack allows you to connect external display/audio devices. (Provided with some models) User's Manual 1-9

Section	Page
TOSHIBA Satellite A300/ Satellite Pro A300/ Satellite A300D/ Satellite Pro A300D series User’s Manual	1
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Trademarks	2
Macrovision License of Notice	3
Safety instructions	4
FCC information	5
BSMI notice (Taiwan only)	6
EU Declaration of Comformity	6
VCCI Class B information	6
Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)	6
Modem warning notice	7
Japan regulations	7
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:	8
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment	10
Notes for users in Australia and New Zealand	11
Following information is only for EU-member States	14
ENERGY STAR® Program	14
Optical disc drive standards	15
International precautions	19
Important notice	20
Table of Contents	21
Preface	28
Manual contents	28
Conventions	29
General Precautions	31
Creating a computer-friendly environment	31
Stress injury	31
Heat injury	32
Pressure or impact damage	32
ExpressCard overheating	32
Mobile phones	32
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	32
Chapters	33
Chapter 1	33
Introduction	33
Equipment checklist	33
Features	35
Special features	44
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	46
Utilities and applications	47
Options	49
Chapter 2	51
The Grand Tour	51
Front with the display closed	51
Left side	53
Right side	55
Back side	56
Underside	57
Front with the display open	58
Function button	60
System indicators	61
Keyboard indicators	62
Optical disc drive	63
Remote controller	67
AC adaptor	80
Chapter 3	81
Getting Started	81
Connecting the AC adaptor	82
Opening the display	83
Turning on the power	83
Starting up for the first time	84
Turning off the power	84
Restarting the computer	87
System recovery options	88
Chapter 4	91
Operating Basics	91
Using the touchpad	91
Using the fingerprint sensor	92
USB Sleep and Charge function	100
Using optical disc drives	101
Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to enjoy HD DVDs	106
Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER	109
Using the computer in place of a HD DVD PLAYER	114
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive/HD DVD- ROM drive	116
Writing CD/DVD/HD DVDs on HD DVD-RW drive	120
TOSHIBA Disc Creator	125
Video	127
Media care	130
Using the web camera	130
Modem	132
Using the FM tuner	135
Wireless communications	136
LAN	138
Cleaning the computer	140
Moving the computer	140
Heat dispersal	141
Chapter 5	142
The Keyboard	142
Typewriter keys	142
Function keys: F1 … F12	143
Soft keys: FN key combinations	143
Windows special keys	147
Keypad overlay	147
Generating ASCII characters	149
Chapter 6	150
Power and Power-up Modes	150
Power conditions	150
Power indicators	151
Battery types	152
Care and use of the battery pack	154
Replacing the battery pack	160
Starting the computer by password	162
Power-up modes	162
Chapter 7	164
HW Setup and Passwords	164
HW Setup	164
Chapter 8	171
Optional Devices	171
ExpressCard	172
Multiple digital media card slot	175
Memory expansion	177
Additional battery pack (3 cell, 6 cell and 9 cell)	181
Additional AC adaptor	181
USB FDD Kit	181
External monitor	181
Television	182
HDMI	182
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	184
Security lock	185
Chapter 9	186
Troubleshooting	186
Problem solving process	186
Hardware and system checklist	188
TOSHIBA support	205
Chapter 10	207
Disclaimers	207
CPU	207
Memory (main system)	208
Battery life	209
HDD drive capacity	209
LCD	209
Graphics Processor Unit (GPU)	209
Wireless LAN	210
Non-applicable icons	210
Copy protection	210
Images	210
LCD brightness and eye strain	210
Appendixes	211
Appendix A	212
Specifications	212
Environmental requirements	212
Power requirements	212
Built-in modem	213
Appendix B	214
Display Controller and Modes	214
Display controller	214
Video modes	215
Appendix C	216
V.90/V.92	216
V.90/V.92 mode	216
AT Command	218
Appendix D	219
Wireless LAN	219
Card specifications	219
Appendix E	223
AC Power Cord and Connectors	223
Certification agencies	223
Glossary	225
Abbreviations	225