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Index 229 problem solving 171 turning on 46 power button 46 power plan hot key 100 power plans 99 power source 42 connecting 43 powering down using Hibernation 66 using Shut Down 64 using Sleep 68 precautions 38 primary button 56 printer connecting 59 problem solving 180, 181 printing a file 82 problem solving AC power 171 accessing disk drives 164 battery charge does not last 172 battery not charging 171 cannot insert diskette in drive 176 cannot read a diskette 176 changing display properties 174 checking device properties 169 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 179 computer will not power up 163 contacting Toshiba 190, 191 corrupted/damaged data files 176 Device Manager 169 disk drive is slow 176 display is blank 173 external display not working 174 external monitor 173 faulty memory 170 hardware conflict 168 high-pitched noise 178 Internet bookmarked site not found 167 Internet connection is slow 167 keyboard not responding 164 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 175 modem not receiving or transmitting 181 no sound 178 non-system disk or disk error 165 PC Card 178 checklist 179 error occurs 180 hot swapping fails 179 not recognized 180 slot appears dead 179 power and batteries 171 printer 180, 181 program not responding 162 program not working properly 176 screen does not look right/flickers 174 Startup options 166 URL address not found 167 warning resume failure 164 Windows® operating system not working 166 program, starting 78 programs not running correctly 176 projector 56 connecting 57 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 118 recording sounds 118 recycle bin icon 109 registering computer 41 removing main battery 101 RJ-11 jack 113

Section	Page
Satellite® U300/U305 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	33
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	35
Other documentation	36
Service options	36
Chapter 1: Getting Started	37
Selecting a place to work	37
Creating a computer-friendly environment	37
Keeping yourself comfortable	38
Precautions	38
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	40
Setting up your software	40
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
Adding optional external devices	41
Connecting to a power source	42
Charging the main battery	44
Using the computer for the first time	45
Opening the display panel	45
Your computer’s features and specifications	46
Turning on the power	46
Adding memory (optional)	47
Installing a memory module	47
Removing a memory module	53
Checking total memory	55
Using the TouchPad™	55
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	56
Control buttons	56
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	56
Using external display devices	56
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	57
Adjusting the quality of the external display	58
Using an external keyboard	58
Using a mouse	58
Connecting a printer	59
Setting up a printer	60
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	60
Turning off the computer	61
Options for turning off the computer	61
Using the Shut Down command	64
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	66
Using and configuring Sleep mode	68
Closing the display panel	71
Customizing your computer’s settings	71
Caring for your computer	71
Cleaning the computer	71
Moving the computer	71
Using a computer lock	72
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	73
Computing tips	73
Using the keyboard	75
Character keys	75
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	75
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	76
Function keys	76
Special Windows® keys	76
Overlay keys	77
Using the overlay to type numeric data	77
Starting a program	78
Starting a program from the Start menu	78
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	79
Starting a program using the Start Search field	80
Saving your work	80
Printing your work	82
Backing up your work	83
Restoring your work	83
Using the optical drive	83
Optical drive components	84
Media control buttons	85
Inserting a compact disc	85
Playing an audio CD	87
Playing optical media	88
Creating a CD/DVD	88
Removing a disc with the computer on	89
Removing a disc with the computer off	89
Caring for CD or DVD discs	89
Toshiba’s online resources	90
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	91
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	91
Running the computer on battery power	91
Battery Notice	92
Power management	93
Using additional batteries	93
Charging batteries	93
Charging the main battery	94
Charging the RTC battery	94
Monitoring main battery power	95
Determining remaining battery power	97
What to do when the main battery runs low	97
Setting battery notifications	98
Conserving battery power	98
Power Plans	99
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	100
Changing the main battery	101
Removing the battery from the computer	101
Inserting a charged battery	103
Taking care of your battery	104
Safety precautions	104
Maintaining your battery	105
Disposing of used batteries	106
Traveling tips	107
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	108
Exploring the desktop	108
Finding your way around the desktop	109
Setting up for communications	111
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	112
Connecting your computer to a network	113
An overview of using the Internet	115
The Internet	115
The World Wide Web	116
Internet Service Providers	116
Connecting to the Internet	116
Surfing the Internet	117
Internet features	117
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	118
Exploring audio features	118
Recording sounds	118
Using external speakers or headphones	119
Web Cam	119
Using PC Cards	120
Inserting a PC Card	120
Removing a PC Card	121
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	121
Using an ExpressCard™	122
Inserting an ExpressCard™	122
Removing an ExpressCard™	122
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	123
Inserting memory media	124
Removing memory media	124
Using the i.LINK® port	125
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	126
TOSHIBA Assist	127
Connect	128
Secure	129
Protect & Fix	130
Optimize	131
Setting passwords	132
Using an instant password	132
Using a supervisor password	133
Using a user password	134
Deleting a user password	135
TOSHIBA Security Assist	136
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	138
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	139
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	140
Mouse Utility	141
Toshiba Hardware Setup	142
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	143
TOSHIBA Button Support	145
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	146
TOSHIBA Accessibility	147
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	147
Fingerprint utility limitations	148
Fingerprint Enrollment	148
Fingerprint Logon	149
Power-on Security	150
Control Center	151
Password Bank	153
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	156
Fingerprint reader limitations	158
ConfigFree™	158
Getting Started	159
ConfigFree Utilities	159
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	162
Problems that are easy to fix	162
Problems when you turn on the computer	163
The Windows® operating system is not working	166
Using Startup options to fix problems	166
Internet problems	167
The Windows® operating system can help you	168
Resolving a hardware conflict	168
A plan of action	168
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	169
Memory problems	170
Power and the batteries	171
Keyboard problems	172
Display problems	173
Disk drive problems	175
Optical drive problems	177
Sound system problems	178
PC Card/Express CardTM problems	178
Printer problems	180
Modem problems	181
Wireless networking problems	182
DVD operating problems	184
Develop good computing habits	186
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	187
If you need further assistance	190
Before you contact Toshiba	190
Contacting Toshiba	191
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	192
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	192
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	194
Hot Key Cards	194
Using the Hot Key Cards	195
Application Cards	196
Using the Application Cards	197
Card Case	197
Hot key functions	198
Volume Mute	199
Password security	200
Power plan	201
Sleep mode	202
Hibernation mode	203
Display modes	204
Display brightness	205
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	206
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	207
Changing screen resolution	208
Keyboard hot key functions	209
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	210
Glossary	211

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Index

problem solving

171

turning on

power button

power plan

hot key

100

power plans

power source

connecting

powering down

using Hibernation

using Shut Down

using Sleep

precautions

primary button

printer

connecting

problem solving

180

181

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

171

accessing disk drives

164

battery charge does not last

172

battery not charging

171

cannot insert diskette in drive

176

cannot read a diskette

176

changing display properties

174

checking device properties

169

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

179

computer will not power up

163

contacting Toshiba

190

191

corrupted/damaged data files

176

Device Manager

169

disk drive is slow

176

display is blank

173

external display not working

174

external monitor

173

faulty memory

170

hardware conflict

168

high-pitched noise

178

Internet bookmarked site not

found

167

Internet connection is slow

167

keyboard

not responding

164

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

175

modem not receiving or

transmitting

181

no sound

178

non-system disk or disk error

165

PC Card

178

checklist

179

error occurs

180

hot swapping fails

179

not recognized

180

slot appears dead

179

power and batteries

171

printer

180

181

program not responding

162

program not working properly

176

screen does not look right/flickers

174

Startup options

166

URL address not found

167

warning resume failure

164

Windows® operating system not

working

166

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

176

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

recording

sounds

118

recording sounds

118

recycle bin icon

109

registering computer

removing

main battery

101

RJ-11 jack

113