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246 Index files backing up 99 printing 98 restoring 99 saving 96 fingerprint authentication 169 fingerprint Authentication Utility using 169 Fn keys 92 function keys 92 H hardware conflicts 182 resolving 183 headphones using 133 Help and Support Windows® operating system 182 Hibernation mode 77 configuring 81 starting again from 83 hot key display brightness 219 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 223 Lock (Instant security) 214 Output (Display switch) 218 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 volume mute 213 Zoom (Display resolution) 222 zooming 223 Hot Key Cards 208 Hot key functions 212 hot key power plan 116 http 130 I i.LINK® port 138 icon 125 desktop 125 moving to desktop 125 recycle bin 125 safety 39 installation memory module 53 installing memory modules 52 mouse 74 instant passwords, using 147 Internet bookmarked site not found 181 connecting to 131 features 131 slow connection 181 surfing 131 uploading and downloading files 132 URL address not found 181 using 130 Internet Service Providers 130 ISPs 130 J jack RJ-11 129 K keyboard character keys 91 function keys 92 hot keys 223 not working 178 overlay keys 93 special Windows® keys 92 troubleshooting 186 using 91 keyboard, external 74 keyboard, full-size 91 L lock computer, using 87 M main battery

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	40
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Setting up a work environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	51
Turning on the power	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	60
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	61
Creating Recovery DVDs	62
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	63
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	68
Checking the HDD operating status	70
Installing drivers and applications	70
Using the TouchPad™	71
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	71
Control buttons	72
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	72
Using external display devices	72
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	73
Adjusting the quality of the external display	74
Using an external keyboard	74
Using a mouse	74
Connecting a printer	74
Setting up a printer	75
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	76
Turning off the computer	76
Options for turning off the computer	77
Using the Shut Down command	79
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	81
Using and configuring Sleep mode	83
Closing the display panel	86
Customizing your computer’s settings	86
Caring for your computer	86
Cleaning the computer	87
Moving the computer	87
Using a computer lock	87
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	89
Computing tips	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 overlay to type numeric data	93
Starting a program	94
Starting a program from the Start menu	94
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	95
Starting a program using the Start Search field	96
Saving your work	96
Printing your work	98
Backing up your work	99
Restoring your work	99
Using the optical drive	99
Optical drive components	100
Inserting an optical disc	101
Playing an audio CD	103
Playing optical media	103
Recording optical media	103
Removing a disc with the computer on	104
Removing a disc with the computer off	104
Caring for optical discs	105
Toshiba’s online resources	105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	106
Running the computer on battery power	107
Battery Notice	107
Power management	108
Using additional batteries	109
Charging batteries	109
Charging the main battery	109
Charging the RTC battery	110
Monitoring main battery power	111
Determining remaining battery power	112
What to do when the main battery runs low	113
Setting battery notifications	113
Conserving battery power	114
Power Plans	115
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	116
Changing the main battery	117
Removing the battery from the computer	117
Inserting a charged battery	119
Taking care of your battery	120
Safety precautions	120
Maintaining your battery	121
Disposing of used batteries	122
Traveling tips	123
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	124
Exploring the desktop	124
Finding your way around the desktop	125
Setting up for communications	127
Connecting your computer to a network	127
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	128
An overview of using the Internet	130
The Internet	130
The World Wide Web	130
Internet Service Providers	130
Connecting to the Internet	131
Surfing the Internet	131
Internet features	131
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	132
Exploring audio features	132
Recording sounds	132
Using external speakers or headphones	133
Web Camera	134
Using PC Cards	134
Inserting a PC Card	135
Removing a PC Card	135
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	136
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	136
Inserting memory media	137
Removing memory media	137
Using the i.LINK® port	138
Using an expansion device	138
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	139
Chapter 5: Utilities	140
TOSHIBA Assist	141
Connect	142
Secure	143
Protect & Fix	144
Optimize	145
TOSHIBA Application Installer	146
Setting passwords	147
Using an instant password	147
Using a supervisor password	148
Using a user password	149
Deleting a user password	150
TOSHIBA Security Assist	151
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	153
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	154
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	155
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	156
Booting from a bootable SD card	157
Mouse Utility	158
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	159
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	161
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	164
TOSHIBA Button Support	165
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	166
TOSHIBA Accessibility	167
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	168
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	169
Fingerprint utility limitations	169
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	169
Fingerprint Logon	170
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	170
Fingerprint reader limitations	171
ConfigFree®	172
Getting Started	172
ConfigFree® Utilities	173
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	176
Problems that are easy to fix	176
Problems when you turn on the computer	177
The Windows® operating system is not working	180
Using Startup options to fix problems	180
Internet problems	181
The Windows® operating system can help you	182
Resolving a hardware conflict	182
A plan of action	182
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	183
Memory problems	184
Power and the batteries	185
Keyboard problems	186
Display problems	187
Disk or internal storage drive problems	189
Optical drive problems	191
Sound system problems	192
PC Card problems	192
Printer problems	194
Modem problems	195
Wireless networking problems	196
DVD operating problems	198
Develop good computing habits	199
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	200
If you need further assistance	204
Before you contact Toshiba	204
Contacting Toshiba	205
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	206
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	206
Appenidx A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	208
Hot Key Cards	208
Using the Hot Key Cards	209
Application Cards	210
Using the Application Cards	211
Card Case	211
Hot key functions	212
Volume Mute	213
Lock (Instant security)	214
Power plan	215
Sleep mode	216
Hibernation mode	217
Output (Display switch)	218
Display brightness	219
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	220
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	221
Zoom (Display resolution)	222
Keyboard hot key functions	223
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	224
Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	225
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	226
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed	227
Cleaning the cooling module	228
Glossary	230
A	232
B	232
C	233
D	235
E	236
F	237
G	237
H	237
I	238
K	238
L	238
M	239
N	240
O	240
P	240
R	241
S	242
T	243
U	243
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Index

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

169

fingerprint Authentication Utility

using

169

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

182

resolving

183

headphones

using

133

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

182

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

219

Hibernation mode

217

keyboard overlays

223

Lock (Instant security)

214

Output (Display switch)

218

power plan

215

Sleep mode

216

volume mute

213

Zoom (Display resolution)

222

zooming

223

Hot Key Cards

208

Hot key functions

212

hot key power plan

116

http

130

i.LINK® port

138

icon

125

desktop

125

moving to desktop

125

recycle bin

125

safety

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

147

Internet

bookmarked site not found

181

connecting to

131

features

131

slow connection

181

surfing

131

uploading and downloading files

132

URL address not found

181

using

130

Internet Service Providers

130

ISPs

130

jack

RJ-11

129

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

223

not working

178

overlay keys

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

186

using

keyboard, external

keyboard, full-size

lock

computer, using

main battery