TOSHIBA NB300 series User's Manual
© 2009 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
TOSHIBA NB300 series User’s Manual
First edition October 2009
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This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA NB300 Portable Personal Computers at the time of this manual’s production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual.
IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machine Corporation.
Intel, Intel Atom are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
DirectX, ActiveDesktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Adobe is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license.
ConfigFree is a trademark of TOSHIBA Corporation, Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of the SD Card Association.
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MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of the MultiMediaCard Association.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual.
FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer’s external monitor port, Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference.
2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Contact
Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Telephone: (949) 583-3000
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and/or R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
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The complete official EU CE Declaration can be obtained on following internet page:
http://epps.toshiba-teg.com/
Regulatory and agency labels may be located on the computer bottom or under battery.
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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Note that Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) regulations provide, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du Règlement sur le matériel brouileur du Canada.
Disposal of products
The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product. They will be separated at the recycling centres.
The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005.
By participating in separate collection of products and batteries, you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country, please visit our website (http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators
The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead 3E +J &G (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive
(2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol.
By participating in separate collection of batteries, you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country, please visit our website (http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product.
This symbol may not be displayed depending on the country and region where you purchased.
Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies.
TOSHIBA is a partner in the ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the 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-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. TOSHIBA recommends that you leave this and other energy saving features active, so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button.
Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA and the EU Commission. According to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energy depending on how it is used.
Visit http://www.eu-energystar.org or http://www.energystar.gov for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program.
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Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries
■Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. For further information, contact your local government.
■This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under certain applicable laws and regulation, it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash.
■Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly. This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government.
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Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii FCC information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii EU Conformity Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv VCCI Class B Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Canadian regulatory information (Canada only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Following information is only for EU-member states: . . . . . . . . . . . . . v ENERGY STAR® Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Preface
Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
General Precautions
Provide adequate ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv Creating a computer-friendly environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi Stress injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi Heat injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi Pressure or impact damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii Mobile phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Chapter 1 Introduction
Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 TOSHIBA Value Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Utilities and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 System indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
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Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 USB Sleep and Charge function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 TOSHIBA Disc Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Using the web camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Using the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Heat dispersal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
Typewriter keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Function keys: F1 … F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Soft keys: FN key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Hot keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Keypad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes
Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Power-up modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
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Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords
HW Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 HW Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
Bridge media slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Additional memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Universal AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 USB floppy diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 USB optical disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes
CPU*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Memory (Main System)*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Battery Life*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 HDD drive capacity*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Wireless LAN*7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Non-applicable Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Copy Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 USB Sleep and Charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Appendix A Specifications
Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B Display Controller
Display controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Appendix C Wireless LAN
Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 Radio Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 Supported frequency sub-bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors
Certification agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
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Appendix E TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed . . . . . . . . . . E-2
Glossary
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Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA NB300 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA NB300 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing, first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to read the Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to this computer and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords, If you are going to connect external devices such as a printer, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
This manual is composed of the following chapters, appendixes, a glossary and an index.
Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities, and options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer.
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes tips on care of the computer and on using the Touch Pad, the web camera, the microphone, wireless communication and LAN.
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Preface
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys.
Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes.
Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. It also tells how to set a password.
Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t seem to be working properly.
Chapter 10, Legal Footnotes, provides Legal Footnotes information related to your computer.
The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text.
The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard. For example, ENTER identifies the ENTER key.
Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, CTRL + C means you must hold down CTRL and at the same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.
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Messages
Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.
Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment.
Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
Terminology
This term is defined in this document as follows:
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TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual.
Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep Mode). In this condition, observe the following:
■Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object.
■Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater.
■Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer.
■Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents.
■Always provide sufficient space around the computer.
■Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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General Precautions
Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using, such as a printer.
Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat.
To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from:
■Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.
■Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
■Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.
■Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.
■Liquids and corrosive chemicals.
Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use.
■Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, your skin might suffer a low-heat injury.
■If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can become hot.
■The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the AC adaptor, you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.
■Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the material could become damaged.
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Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer's components or otherwise cause it to malfunction.
Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way, but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use.
All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Be sure to read it before using the computer.
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This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’s features, options and accessories.
Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA.
Carefully unpack your computer, taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use.
Hardware
Check to make sure you have all the following items:
■TOSHIBA NB300 Portable Personal Computer
■AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)
■Battery pack
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Introduction
Software
The following Windows® operating system and utility software are pre-installed.
■Windows® 7
■Bluetooth Driver
■Display Drivers for Windows
■TOSHIBA HWSetup
■TOSHIBA Supervisor Password
■LAN Driver
■Pointing Device Driver
■Sound Driver for Windows
■Wireless LAN Driver (Can be used only for Wireless LAN models)
■TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator
■TOSHIBA ConfigFreeTM
■TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
■TOSHIBA Assist
■TOSHIBA eco Utility
■Online Manual
■ TOSHIBA NB300 series User's Manual (This manual)
Documentation
■TOSHIBA NB300 Series User Information Guide
■Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
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Introduction
This computer incorporates the following features and benefits:
Processor
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Your computer is equipped with one processor |
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To check which type of processor is included in |
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your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic |
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Tool Utility by clicking Start J All programs J |
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Legal Footnote (CPU)*1
For more information on the CPU, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the *1 above.
Chipset
Chipset |
Intel® NM10 Express Chipset . |
Memory |
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Slot |
PC2-5300 (DDR2-667) or compatible 1GB or |
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2GB memory module can be installed in the |
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Maximum system memory size is 2GB. |
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Video RAM |
Video RAM capacity is shared with main memory |
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Dynamic Video Memory Technology. |
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Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))*2
For more information regarding Memory (Main System), please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the *2 above.
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Disks |
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Hard disk drive |
This computer supports SATA 3.0Gbps and is |
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■ 160GB |
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■ 250GB |
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overall capacity is reserved as administration |
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space. Additional Hard Disk drive sizes may be |
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introduced. |
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■ Additional hard disk drive sizes may be introduced.
Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)*4
For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the *4 above.
Keyboard
Built-in |
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is compatible with the IBM® enhanced keyboard. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.
Pointing Device
Built-in Touch Pad |
The integrated Touch Pad and control buttons in |
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the palm rest allow control of the on-screen |
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pointer and support functions such as the |
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scrolling of windows. |
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Power |
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Battery pack |
The computer is powered by one rechargeable |
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lithium-ion battery pack. |
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Legal Footnote (Battery life) *3
For more information regarding Battery life, please refer to the Disclaimer section in Chapter 10 or click the *3 above.
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RTC battery |
The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time |
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Clock (RTC) and calendar. |
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AC adaptor |
The AC adaptor provides power to the system |
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and recharges the batteries when they are low. It |
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either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure. |
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As the AC adaptor is universal, it can receive a |
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range of AC voltages from 100 to 240 volts, |
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however you should note that the output current |
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varies among different models. Using the wrong |
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adaptor can damage your computer. Refer to the |
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AC adaptor section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour. |
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Ports |
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External monitor |
This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port. This |
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port allows you to connect an external monitor to |
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the computer. |
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Universal Serial Bus |
The computer supports multiple Universal Serial |
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Bus ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard. |
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The port with the ( ) has a USB Sleep and |
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Charge function. |
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Slots |
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Bridge media |
This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™ |
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memory card and MultiMediaCard™. Refer to |
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Chapter 8, Optional Devices. |
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Multimedia |
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Sound system |
The integrated sound system provides support |
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for the computer's internal speakers and |
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microphone, also allowing an external |
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microphone and headphones to be connected |
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via the appropriate jacks. |
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Web Camera |
Web Camera is a device that allows you to |
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record video or take photographs with your |
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computer. You can use it for video chatting or |
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video conferences using a communication tool |
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such as Windows Live Messenger. TOSHIBA |
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Web Camera Application will help you to add |
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various video effects to your video or photograph. |
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Headphone jack |
This jack lets you connect speakers or a stereo |
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headphone. When you connect an external |
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speaker or headphones, the internal speaker is |
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automatically disabled. |
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Microphone jack |
A 3.5mm mini microphone jack enables |
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connection of a three-conductor mini jack for |
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stereo microphone input, and connection of a |
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stereo device for audio input. |
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Communications |
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LAN |
The computer has built-in support for Ethernet |
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LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and |
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Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, |
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100BASE-TX). |
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BluetoothTM |
Some models are equipped with Bluetooth |
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wireless communication function which |
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eliminates the need for cables between |
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electronic devices such as computers and |
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printers and mobile phones. When it is enabled, |
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Bluetooth provides the wireless personal area |
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network environment which is safe and |
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trustworthy, that is quick and easy to use. |
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Wireless LAN |
Some models are equipped with a Wireless LAN |
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module that is compatible with other LAN |
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systems based on Direct Sequence Spread |
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Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division |
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Multiplexing radio technology that complies with |
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the IEEE 802.11 Standard. |
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■The transmission speed over the wireless LAN, and the distance over which the wireless LAN can reach, may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and configuration, client design and software/hardware configurations. The transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard - the actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.
■To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key FN+F8. For more information see the Hot keys section in Chapter 5.
Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)*7
For more information regarding Wireless LAN, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the *7 above.
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Security
Security lock slot Allows the connection of a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object.
Software
The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability.
Operating system |
Windows® 7 is available. Refer to the preinstalled |
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TOSHIBA Utilities |
A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled |
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to make your computer more convenient to use. |
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Refer to the Utilities and Applications section in |
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Plug and Play |
When you connect an external device to the |
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computer or when you install a component, Plug |
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and Play capability enables the system to |
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recognize the connection and make the |
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necessary configurations automatically. |
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Introduction
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use.
Access each function using the following procedures.
*1 To access the Power Options, click Start J Control Panel J System and Security J Power Options.
Hot keys |
Hot keys are specific key combinations that let |
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you quickly change the system configuration |
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directly from the keyboard without running a |
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system program. |
Monitor automatic power off *1
This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer's display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time, with power being restored the next time a key is pressed. This can be specified in the Power Options.
HDD automatic power off *1
This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time, with power being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed. This can be specified in the Power Options.
System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1
This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time. This can be specified in the Power Options.
Keypad overlay |
A ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the |
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keyboard. Please refer to the Keypad overlay |
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section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for |
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information on using this feature. |
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Power on password |
Two levels of password security, supervisor and |
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user, are available to prevent unauthorized |
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access to your computer. |
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Instant security |
A specific hot key function automatically locks the |
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system providing data security. |
Intelligent power supply *1
A microprocessor in the computer's intelligent power supply detects the battery's charge, automatically calculates the remaining battery capacity and protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor. This can be specified in the Power Options.
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Introduction
Battery save mode *1 This feature lets you configure the computer in order to save battery power. This can be
specified in the Power Options.
Low battery automatic
Hibernation Mode *1
When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued, the system automatically enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down. This can be specified in the Power Options.
Heat dispersal *1 |
To protect against overheating, the processor has |
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an internal temperature sensor so that, if the |
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computer's internal temperature rises to a certain |
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level, the cooling fan is turned on or the |
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processing speed is lowered. This can be |
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specified in the Power Options. |
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If the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the computer will automatically shut down to prevent any damage - in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost.
TOSHIBA HDD |
This feature which is for the hard disk drive |
Protection |
models uses the acceleration sensor built in the |
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computer to detect vibration, falls and shocks, |
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and automatically moves the hard disk drive’s |
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read/write head to a safe position in order to |
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reduce the risk of damage that could be caused |
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by head-to-disk contact. Refer to the Using the |
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Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection |
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section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics for details. |
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The TOSHIBA HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged.
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Hibernation Mode |
This feature lets you turn off the power to the |
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computer without exiting from your software. The |
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contents of main memory are automatically |
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saved to the hard disk drive so that when you |
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next turn the power on again, you can continue |
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working right where you left off. Refer to the |
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Turning off the power section in Chapter 3, |
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Getting Started, for more details. |
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Sleep Mode |
If you have to interrupt your work, you can use |
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this feature to allow you to turn off power to the |
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computer without exiting from your software. Data |
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is maintained in the computer's main memory so |
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that when you next turn on the power, you can |
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continue working right where you left off. |
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USB Wakeup |
This function restores the computer from Sleep |
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Mode depending on the external devices |
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connected to the USB ports. |
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For example, if a mouse or USB keyboard is |
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connected to a USB port, moving the |
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mouse/keyboard will wakeup the computer. |
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The "USB Wakeup function" operates under |
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Windows® 7 operating system and it works for all |
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USB ports. |
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TOSHIBA PC Health |
The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software |
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Monitor |
program monitors computer system functions |
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such as power consumption, the cooling system |
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and HDD Drop sensor. It alerts users of specific |
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system conditions via pop-up messages. It also |
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tracks the usage of the computer and related |
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devices, logging the service relevant information |
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on the computer's hard disk drive. Please refer to |
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the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor section in |
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Appendix E. |
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TOSHIBA HDD/SSD |
The TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert includes wizard |
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Alert |
functions to monitor the Disk Drive operating |
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status. |
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HW Setup |
This utility allows you to customize your hardware |
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settings according to the way you work with the |
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computer and the peripherals you use. |
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Introduction
TOSHIBA Flash |
The TOSHIBA Flash Cards provide a quick way |
Cards |
to modify selected system functions and to |
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launch applications. |
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■ Hot key function |
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■ TOSHIBA utility launcher function |
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TOSHIBA Power |
TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the |
Saver |
features of more various power supply |
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managements. |
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TOSHIBA Zooming |
This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the |
Utility |
icon size on the Windows Desktop, or the zoom |
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factor associated with specific supported |
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applications. |
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TOSHIBA PC |
The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display |
Diagnostic Tool |
basic system configuration information and allow |
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the functionality of some of the computer's built-in |
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hardware devices to be tested. |
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Introduction
This section describes the pre-installed utilities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on their operation, please refer to each utility's online manual, help files or README.TXT file.
TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communication devices and network connections, help in the identification of communication problems and allow the creation of profiles if you need to switch between different locations and communication networks. To access this utility, click Start J All Programs J TOSHIBA J ConfigFree.
TOSHIBA Disc |
You can create CD's and DVD's in a number of |
Creator |
formats including audio CD's that can be played |
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on a standard CD player, and data CD's/DVD's |
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which can store copies of the files and folders on |
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your computer's hard disk drive. This software |
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can be used on models with a DVD Super Multi |
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drive. |
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To start this utility, click Start J All Programs J |
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TOSHIBA J CD&DVD Applications J Disc |
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Creator. |
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TOSHIBA eco Utility |
TOSHIBA eco Utility helps you monitor your |
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power savings by showing approximate real time |
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power consumption. Furthermore, it shows |
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approximate accumulated power consumption |
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and approximate accumulated power savings |
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when using eco mode daily, weekly, and monthly. |
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You can track power savings by using eco mode |
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continuously. |
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Introduction
You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available:
Memory kit |
PC2-5300 (DDR2-667) or compatible 1GB or |
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2GB memory module can easily be installed in |
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the computer. |
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Battery Pack |
An additional battery pack can be purchased for |
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use as either a spare or replacement. Please |
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refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes |
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for futher information. |
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AC Adaptor |
If you frequently use your computer at more than |
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one site, it may be convenient to purchase an |
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additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in |
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order to remove the need to always carry the |
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adaptor with you. |
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USB FDD |
The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates |
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either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy diskette through |
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connection to one of the computer's USB ports. |
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In use, please be aware that, while you cannot |
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format 720KB floppy diskettes under Windows® |
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7, you are able to read and write to diskettes that |
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have already been formatted. |
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USB Optical Disc |
The USB Optical Disc Drive can run CD/DVDs. |
Drive |
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