Toshiba PROTEGE M600, U300, M8 User Manual

TOSHIBA Satellite U300 /
Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE
M600 / TECRA M8 Series

User's Manual

TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series

Copyright

© 2007 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 Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA
M8 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual

First edition March 2007
Ownership and copyright of music, video, computer programs, databases,

etc. are protected by the copyright laws. These copyrighted materials may
be copied for private use at home only. If, beyond the limitation above, you
copy (including to transform data formats) or modify these materials,
transfer them or distribute them via the Internet without approval of
copyright owners, you may be subject to claims for compensation for
damage and/or criminal penalties due to infringements of copyrights or
personal rights. Please remember to observe the copyright laws when you
use this product to copy the copyrighted works or perform other actions.

Please note that you may infringe the owner's rights protected by the
copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. Wide
mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to display enlarged images/
video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these
to the public.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA
Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series
Portable Personal Computer 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.

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Trademarks

Intel, Centrino, Intel Core and Celeron are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and
other countries.

Windows
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
DVD MovieFactory is a trademark of Ulead Systems, Inc.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used

in this manual.

®

and Microsoft are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a

FCC information

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, USB port, serial port,
parallel port, PS/2 mouse/keyboard port 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.

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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.

Contact

Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697

Telephone: [phone]

EU Declaration of Conformity

TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards:
Supplementary

Information:

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

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“The product complies with the requirements of
the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC.”

TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series

VCCI Class B Information

Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)

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.

Modem warning notice

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR
21"] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN).

However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network
termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the
first instance.

Network Compatibility Statement

This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following
networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional
requirements conditional in EG 201 121.

Germany ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010 and

DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09,12,14,17
Greece ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04
Portugal ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and P03, 04, 08,

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Spain ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01
Switzerland ATAAB AN002
All other countries/

regions
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,

please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate

national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific
function on specific national networks can be given.

ATAAB AN003, 004

Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:

When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone
company and give them the following information:

■ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem.

■ The registration number that is located on the device The FCC

registration number of the modem will be found on either the device
which is to be installed, or, if already installed, on the bottom of the
computer outside of the main system label.

■ The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary.

For the REN of your modem, refer to your modem’s label.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack
called the USOC RJ11C.

Type of service

Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines.
Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office
implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is
subject to state tariffs.

If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many
pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone company will
provide this information upon request.

Telephone company procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it
can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make
changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures. If these changes
might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone
company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes
necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

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If problems arise

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should
immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to
the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they
may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in
advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be
notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the
opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your
modem, they should be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an
authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation.

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its
present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this
change.

Fax branding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any
person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message
via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of
the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the
business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone
number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should
complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages.

Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

1. The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This

certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment
Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection.

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may
give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment.

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Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician,
as appropriate.

2. The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to
the following:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary.
For the REN of your modem, refer to your modem’s label.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may
consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that
the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not
exceed 5.

3. The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this
equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.

The IC registration number of the modem is shown below.

IC: 4005B-DELPHI

Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand

Modem warning notice for Australia

Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid
Austel permit. This modem has been designed to specifically configure to
ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection
is set to Australia. The use of other country/region setting while the modem
is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in you modem being
operated in a non-compliant manner. To verify that the country/region is
correctly set, enter the command ATI9 which displays the currently active
setting.

To set the country/region permanently to Australia, enter the following
command sequence:

AT+G CI=09

Failure to set the modem to the Australia country/region setting as shown
above will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant manner.
Consequently, there would be no permit in force for this equipment and the
Telecoms Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of $12,000 for the connection of
non-permitted equipment.

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Notes for use of this device in New Zealand

■ The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom

acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device
under all operating conditions. In particular the higher speeds at which
this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network
implementation which is only one of many ways of delivering high
quality voice telephony to customers. Failure to operate should not be
reported as a fault to Telecom.

■ In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work

properly if:
a/ it is compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and
b/ the application using the modem is compatible with the application

at the other end of the call - e.g., accessing the Internet requires
suitable software in addition to a modem.

■ This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute

a nuisance to other Telecom customers.

■ Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s PTC

Specifications are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with
this modem. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within
the following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications:

a/ There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number

within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and

b/ The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30

seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the
next.

c/ Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5

seconds apart.

■ Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically

damaged, and arrange for its disposal or repair.

■ The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as

follows:
ATB0 (CCITT operation)
AT&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone)
AT&P1 (Decadic dialling make-break ratio = 33%/67%)
ATS0=0 (not auto answer)
ATS10=less than 150 (loss of carrier to hang up delay, factory default of

15 recommended)
ATS11=90 (DTMF dialling on/off duration=90 ms)
ATX2 (Dial tone detect, but not (U.S.A.) call progress detect)

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■ When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with a

value of 3 or 4. This ensures:

■ a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before

the modem answers. This confirms that the call has been
successfully switched through the network.

■ caller identification information (which occurs between the first and

second ring cadences) is not destroyed.

■ The preferred method of dialling is to use DTMF tones (ATDT...) as this

is faster and more reliable than pulse (decadic) dialling. If for some
reason you must use decadic dialling, your communications program
must be set up to record numbers using the following translation table
as this modem does not implement the New Zealand “Reverse dialling”
standard.

Number to be dialled: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Number to program into computer: 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Note that where DTMF dialling is used, the numbers should be entered

normally.

■ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of

this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than
optimal. Before reporting such occurrences as faults, please check the
line with a standard Telepermitted telephone, and only report a fault if
the phone performance is impaired.

■ It is recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the

Telecom line during electrical storms.

■ When relocating the equipment, always disconnect the Telecom line

connection before the power connection, and reconnect the power first.

■ This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert

cadences and services such as FaxAbility.

NOTE THAT FAULT CALLOUTS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE ABOVE
CAUSES MAY INCUR A CHARGE FROM TELECOM

General conditions

As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any
changes to the specifications of these products which might affect
compliance with the relevant PTC Specifications.

The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the
marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork. The
Telepermit may not be assigned to other parties or other products without
Telecom approval.

A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may
prepare any number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions
on format, size and color on the attached sheet.

The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof
to purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be
legitimately connected to the Telecom network.

The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product
and in the sales literature, as required in PTC 100.

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The charge for a Telepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charge
of $337.50 is payable where an assessment is based on reports against
non-Telecom New Zealand Specifications. $112.50 is charged for each
variation when submitted at the same time as the original.

An invoice for $NZ1237.50 will be sent under separate cover.

Following information is only for EU-member states:

The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Please ensure this product is properly
disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may
cause potential hazards to the environment and human health.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

This symbol may not stick depending on the country and region where you
purchased.

Optical disc drive safety instructions

Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.

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Panasonic

DVD Super Multi UJ-852M/852B

■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and
retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance,
contact an authorized service location.

■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other

than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the

enclosure.

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HLDS

DVD Super Multi GSA-U10N

■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and
retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance,
contact an authorized service location.

■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other

than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the

enclosure.

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International Precautions

CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser
system and is classified as a "CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT." To use this model
properly, read the instruction manual
carefully and keep this manual for your
future reference. In case of any trouble
with this model, please contact your
nearest "AUTHORIZED service station."
To prevent direct exposure to the laser
beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein
Laser-System und ist als
"LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT"
klassifiziert. Für den richtigen Gebrauch
dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die
Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und
bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf.
Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell
auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie bitte die
nächste "autorisierte Service-Vertretung".
Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem
Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät
nicht geöffnet werden.

ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt
udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at
apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af
klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes
laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man
ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve
udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling.

APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF
FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB
TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRÅLER!

Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her
gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer
imod at foretage sådanne indgreb i
apparatet, at man kan komme til at udsatte
sig for laserstråling.

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OBS! Apparaten innehåller
laserkomponent som avger laserstråining
överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1.

VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata.
Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää
näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista
lasersäteilyä.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.

VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON
ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER
EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS
DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN
VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN
GEFÄHRLICHE
STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR
FOLGE HABEN.

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General Precautions

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.

Creating a computer-friendly environment

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.

Stress injury

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. Chapter 3, Getting Started,
also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that
can help reduce physical stress.

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General Precautions

Heat injury

■ 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.

Pressure or impact damage

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.

PC and Express Card overheating

Some PC and Express Cards can become hot during prolonged use which
may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in question.
In addition, you should also be careful when you remove a PC or Express
Card that has been used for a long time.

Mobile phones

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.

Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

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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Table of Contents

Preface

Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi

Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi

Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi

Key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvii

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvii

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvii

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

TOSHIBA Value Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Utilities and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Backside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

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Fixed optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Region codes for DVD drive and media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Writable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R Double Layer) . . . . . . .2-11

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Installing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Connecting the AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Opening the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Turning on the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Windows Vista™ setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Shut Down mode (Boot mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Hibernation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

System Recovery Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Create Optical Recovery Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD . . . . .3-11

Restoring the preinstalled software from Recovery Media . . . . . . .3-12

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Using the FingerPrint Reader (depends on model purchased) . . . . .4-2

How the Swipe the Finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Points to note about the FingerPrint Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Points to note about the FingerPrint Utility software. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Set up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Window Log-on via FingerPrint Authentication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

FingerPrint Power-on Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

FingerPrint Single Sign-On Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Using the Web Camera (depends on the model purchased) . . . . . .4-10

Using the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Using the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Using the optical media drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

Loading discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

Removing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15

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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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The Keyboard

Typewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

F1 ... F12 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Fn Sticky key (Depends on the model you purchased) . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Windows

®

special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Keypad overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Turning on the overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Battery indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Power indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Real Time Clock battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5

Charging the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Monitoring battery capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

Maximizing battery operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

Retaining data with power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10

Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10

Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11

Removing the battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11

Installing the battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12

Starting the computer by password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12

Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Panel power off/on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Chapter 7 HW Setup (Depends on the model you purchased)

Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

HW Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

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Optional Devices

PC Card and Express Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Inserting a PC card and Express Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Removing a PC Card or Express Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Installing a memory card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Removing a memory card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Memory card care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Removing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Additional battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Additional AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Preliminary checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Analyzing the problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

System start-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Self test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Disposing of PC and PC batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Real Time Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Recovery Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R Double Layer) . . . . . . . 9-9

Pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Fingerprint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

PC/Express Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Where to write. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

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Appendix A

Appendix B Display Controller and Modes

Appendix C Wireless LAN

Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix E Legal Footnotes

Specifications

Glossary

Index

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite
Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series computer. This powerful
notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including
multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high­performance computing.

This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA Satellite
U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series 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 look over the

Specifications section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are

uncommon or unique to the computer. If you are going to install PC Cards
or connect external devices such as a monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8,

Optional Devices.

Manual contents

This manual is composed of the following nine chapters, five 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 and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area.

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Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following
devices: TouchPad, Sound System, optical media drives, modem, wireless
communication and LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, and
CD/DVDs.

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 (Depends on the model you purchased) explains
how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program.

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.

The Appendices 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.

Conventions

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.

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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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ABC When procedures require an action such as

clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s name
or the text you are to type in is represented in the
type face you see to the left.

Display

ABC

Names of windows or icons or text generated by
the computer that appears on its display screen
is presented in the type face you see to the left.

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.

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TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series

Chapter 1

Introduction

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.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for
future use.

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

■ TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 /

TECRA M8 Series Portable Personal Computer

■ Universal AC adaptor and power cord

■ Modular cable for modem (optional part dependant on model

purchased)

It is necessary to install the battery to use this computer. Refer to Installing
the battery pack section in Chapter 3, Getting Started.

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Software

Microsoft® Windows Vista™

The following software is preinstalled:

®

■ Microsoft

■ Microsoft Internet Explorer

■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package

■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password

■ TOSHIBA Assist

■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■ TOSHIBA DVD Player

■ TOSHIBA CD/DVD Acoustic Silencer

■ TOSHIBA SD Utilities

■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator

■ Recovery Disc Creator

■ Ulead DVD Movie Factory

■ Online Manual

■ Display Driver

■ TouchPad Driver

■ Sound Driver

■ Miscellaneous drivers (depending on the model you purchased:

Modem, Wireless LAN)

Other software may be preinstalled dependant on the model purchased.

■ Discs

■ Windows Anytime Upgrade DVD (Is included with some models)

Windows Vista™

®

for TOSHIBA

Documentation

■ Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 Series Personal Computer User

Information Guide

■ Microsoft® Windows Vista™ manual package (Provided with some

models)

■ International Limited Warranty (ILW) Instruction (This instruction is

included only with computers sold in ILW supported areas.)

If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.

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