Toshiba Satellite Pro U300 PSU31C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 21

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Writing CD/DVDs with the DVD Super Multi drive

supporting DVD±R Double layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Important message (DVD Super Multi drive

supporting DVD±R Double layer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

When writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive

supporting DVD±R Double layer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

TOSHIBA Disc Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

How to make a DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Important information for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

CD/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Sound System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

Volume Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

Microphone Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

PC Beep Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

Modem (depends on the model purchased) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

Region selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Properties menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Modem Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Dialing Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Bluetooth

®

Stack for Windows

®

by TOSHIBA (depends on the model

purchased) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Wireless communication switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Wireless communication indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

LAN cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

Connecting LAN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

Disconnecting LAN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

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Section	Page
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Trademarks	3
FCC information	3
FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”	3
FCC conditions	4
Contact	4
EU Declaration of Conformity	4
VCCI Class B Information	5
Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)	5
Modem warning notice	5
Conformity Statement	5
Network Compatibility Statement	5
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:	6
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment	7
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand	8
Following information is only for EU-member states:	11
Optical disc drive safety instructions	11
Panasonic	12
DVD Super Multi UJ-852M/852B	12
HLDS	13
DVD Super Multi GSA-U10N	13
International Precautions	14
General Precautions	17
Creating a computer-friendly environment	17
Stress injury	17
Heat injury	18
Pressure or impact damage	18
PC and Express Card overheating	18
Mobile phones	18
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	18
Table of Contents	19
Preface	25
Manual contents	25
Conventions	26
Abbreviations	26
Icons	26
Keys	26
Key operation	27
Display	27
Messages	27
Chapter 1	29
Introduction	29
Equipment checklist	29
Hardware	29
Software	30
Features	31
Special features	36
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	38
Utilities and Applications	39
Options	41
Chapter 2	43
The Grand Tour	43
Front with the display closed	43
Left side	44
Right side	46
Backside	47
Underside	48
Front with the display open	49
Fixed optical media drives	51
Region codes for DVD drive and media	51
Writable discs	52
CDs	52
Formats	52
DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R Double Layer)	53
AC adaptor	53
Chapter 3	55
Getting Started	55
Installing the battery pack	56
Connecting the AC adaptor	57
Opening the display	58
Turning on the power	59
Windows Vista™ setup	59
Turning off the power	60
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)	60
Sleep Mode	60
Hibernation Mode	62
Restarting the computer	63
System Recovery Options	64
System Recovery Options	64
Create Optical Recovery Discs	64
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD	65
Restoring the preinstalled software from Recovery Media	66
Chapter 4	67
Operating Basics	67
Using the TouchPad	67
Using the FingerPrint Reader (depends on model purchased)	68
How the Swipe the Finger	69
Points to note about the FingerPrint Sensor	70
Points to note about the FingerPrint Utility software	72
Set up Procedure	72
Window Log-on via FingerPrint Authentication	73
FingerPrint Power-on Security	74
FingerPrint Single Sign-On Feature	75
Using the Web Camera (depends on the model purchased)	76
Using the software	76
Using the microphone	77
Using the optical media drive	78
Loading discs	78
Removing discs	81
Writing CD/DVDs with the DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD±R Double layer	82
Important message (DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD±R Double layer)	82
Before writing or rewriting	83
When writing or rewriting	85
Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD±R Double layer)	85
TOSHIBA Disc Creator	86
When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA	87
How to make a DVD-Video	87
How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory	88
Important information for use	88
Media care	89
CD/DVDs	89
Sound System	90
Volume Mixer	90
Microphone Level	90
PC Beep Level	90
Modem (depends on the model purchased)	90
Region selection	91
Properties menu	91
Settings	91
Modem Selection	92
Dialing Properties	92
Connecting	92
Disconnecting	93
Wireless communications	93
Wireless LAN	94
Security	94
Bluetooth® Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA (depends on the model purchased)	94
Wireless communication switch	95
Wireless communication indicator	95
LAN	96
LAN cable types	96
Connecting LAN cable	96
Disconnecting LAN cable	97
Cleaning the computer	97
Moving the computer	97
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection	98
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties	99
Details	100
Chapter 5	101
The Keyboard	101
Typewriter keys	101
F1 ... F12 function keys	102
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	102
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard	102
Hot keys	103
Fn Sticky key (Depends on the model you purchased)	105
Windows® special keys	105
Keypad overlay	106
Turning on the overlays	106
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)	107
Generating ASCII characters	107
Chapter 6	109
Power and Power-Up Modes	109
Power conditions	109
Power indicators	110
Battery indicator	110
Power indicator	110
Battery types	111
Battery pack	111
Real Time Clock battery	112
Care and use of the battery pack	113
Safety precautions	113
Charging the batteries	115
Monitoring battery capacity	117
Maximizing battery operating time	117
Retaining data with power off	118
Extending battery life	118
Replacing the battery pack	119
Removing the battery pack	119
Installing the battery pack	120
Starting the computer by password	120
Power-up modes	121
Hot keys	121
Panel power off/on	121
System Auto Off	121
Chapter 7	123
HW Setup (Depends on the model you purchased)	123
Accessing HW Setup	123
HW Setup Window	123
Chapter 8	127
Optional Devices	127
PC Card and Express Card	128
Inserting a PC card and Express Card	128
Removing a PC Card or Express Card	129
SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards	130
Installing a memory card	131
Removing a memory card	131
Memory card care	132
Memory expansion	133
Installing a memory module	133
Removing a memory module	135
Additional battery pack	136
Additional AC adaptor	136
External monitor	137
Security lock	137
Chapter 9	139
Troubleshooting	139
Problem solving process	139
Preliminary checklist	140
Analyzing the problem	140
Hardware and system checklist	141
System start-up	141
Self test	142
Power	142
Disposing of PC and PC batteries	144
Real Time Clock	145
Keyboard	145
LCD panel	146
Hard disk drive	146
Recovery Discs	147
DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R Double Layer)	147
Pointing device	148
USB	150
Memory expansion	150
Sound system	151
Monitor	151
Modem	151
LAN	152
Wireless LAN	152
Fingerprint Sensor	153
PC/Express Card	153
TOSHIBA support	154
Before you call	154
Where to write	154
Appendix A	157
Specifications	157
Physical Dimensions	157
Environmental Requirements	157
Built-in Modem	158
Appendix B	161
Display Controller and Modes	161
Display controller	161
Video modes	162
Display Settings	166
Appendix C	169
Wireless LAN	169
Card Specifications	169
Radio Characteristics	170
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	171
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B and G)	171
Appendix D	173
AC Power Cord and Connectors	173
Certification agencies	173
Appendix E	175
Legal Footnotes	175
Non-applicable Icons	175
CPU	175
Memory (Main System)	176
Battery Life	177
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity	177
LCD	177
Graphics Processor Unit (\	177
Wireless LAN	178
Copy Protection	178
Images	178
Glossary	179