Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-EZ1004X, Satellite Pro L300-EZ1502, Satellite Pro L300-EZ1005X, Satellite Pro L300-EZ1522, Satellite Pro L300-EZ1523 Resource Manual

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Satellite Pro® L300 Series Resource Guide

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Introduction ...................................................................................... 20

Setting up your computer and getting started................................... 22

Adding memory (optional)................................................................ 26

Your computer’s TFT display............................................................. 32

Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard

Learning the basics........................................................................... 33

Using the TouchPad™....................................................................... 34

Using the optical drive ...................................................................... 34

Moving the computer........................................................................ 37

Mobile computing............................................................................. 38

Taking care of your battery ............................................................... 41

If something goes wrong.................................................................. 44

If you need further assistance........................................................... 48

Power cord/cable connectors ........................................................... 49

Features and specifications............................................................... 49

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Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Model: Satellite Pro® L300 Series

Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty

The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.

Protection of Stored Data

For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS

ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.

Critical Applications

The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES

AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.

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. The party responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

*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.

VCCI Class B Information

Modem Warning Notice

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] 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.

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Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric

machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design.

Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect

aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In the event interference is caused, the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued. Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference.

The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations.

Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery.

Using this Equipment in Japan

In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power radio station).

1. Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.

The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices, scientific devices, medical devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations).

1. Before using this equipment, ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above.

2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions.

3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.

2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.

(3)

(1) (2)

2.4DSOF4

(4)

1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.

OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation.

3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from

2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems.

3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868

Device Authorization

This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan.

The Name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on the computer

JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018,

03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply:

❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only.

Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices

The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all models.

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72

2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

This device works on passive scan only. A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode.

Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China (PRC) Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland/Liechten

stein

UAE (United Arab Emirates)

Uruguay USA Venezuela

Ukraine United Kingdom

Taiwan (ROC)

Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries

België/ Belgique:

Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for

For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m. For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.

Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig. Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.

Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, audessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT.

procedure to follow. Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht

genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.

France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to 7 (2400 MHz and 2454

MHz respectively) may be used outdoors in France. Please contact A.R.T. (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for applicable procedures to follow.

Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France. Vous pouvez contacter l’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.

Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not

allowed. È necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno.

Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire.

Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for

procedure to follow. Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op

met verkoper voor juiste procedure.

Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries

European Community Countries

Austria O x x Belgium, France,

Switzerland/Liechtenstein Denmark, Finland,

Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, UK

Iceland, Spain O O O

5150-5250 MHz

Channels: 36, 40, 44,

Indoor Only

OO x

OO O

5250-5350 MHz

Channels: 52, 56, 60,

Indoor Only

5470-5725 MHz

Channels: 100, 104, 108, 112,

116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140

Indoor/Outdoor

O: allowed ×: forbidden

❖ To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for

Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply. The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network.

❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any

European Community country.

❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in

the 5 GHz bands in the European Community. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point.

❖ This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and

activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The Access Point’s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation.

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

This device works on passive scan only.

A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode.

Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Brazil Brunei Canada Chile China (PRC) Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Mexico Montenegro Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Panama Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Saudi Arabia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden

Switzerland/Liechten stein

UAE (United Arab Emirates)

Uruguay USA Venezuela Vie tna m

Taiwan (ROC) Thailand

Ukraine United Kingdom

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela

Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Antigua Argentina C.N.C. 16-5887 Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bolivia Cayman Islands Chile Colombia Costa Rica Curacao Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador French Guiana Grenada Guadeloupe Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica

Martinique Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico St. Kitts St. Maarten Suriname Tobago Trinidad Uruguay U.S. Virgin Islands Venezuela

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

An adhoc mode is available in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode.

802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Brunei Canada

Chile Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Saudi Arabia Taiwan USA Venezuela Vietnam

802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Brunei Canada

Chile Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Saudi Arabia Taiwan USA Venezuela Vietnam

Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link 4965AGN

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

An adhoc mode is available in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a).

Antigua Argentina Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Cayman Islands Colombia Costa Rica Curacao Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guadeloupe Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Martinique Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico St. Kitts St. Maarten Suriname Trinidad and Tobago Uruguay USA US Virgin Islands Venezuela

11a, 11b, 11g and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n respectively. The IEEE 802.11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of the IEEE 802.11n specification. An adapter with 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects.

Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft 11n mode is not guaranteed.

The Draft 11n function cannot be used with WEP/TKIP. Draft 11n mode can be used only with WPA-PSK(AES) mode or no security mode.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability

Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with

any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth

Special Interest Group.

❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group.

Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers.

Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more) or stop transmitting from your computer. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth® wireless technology)

Bluetooth® Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard

by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada Chile China Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Korea Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK Uruguay USA Venezuela

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health

The products with Bluetooth® wireless technology, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.

Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board

airplanes, or

❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other

devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below

the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

Regulatory statements

This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following:

European Union (EU) and EFTA

This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly.

Canada — Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

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Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency

electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design.

Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect

The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations.

Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery.

Using this Equipment in Japan

1. Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.

1. Before using this equipment, ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above.

2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions.

3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.

2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.

(3)

(1) (2)

2.4FH1

(4)

1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to

2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems.

3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868

Device Authorization

This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan.

The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 01NYDA1305

The following restrictions apply:

❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.

Optical Drive Safety Instructions

This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the user’s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference.

Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required.

Location of the Required Label

(Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.)

This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

Export Administration Regulation

This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.

Notice

The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice.

TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Trademarks

Satellite Pro and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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

TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc.

Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

ExpressCard is a registered trademark of PCMCIA. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association.

MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association.

xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd.

Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Computer Disposal Information

Lamp contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.

As part of Toshiba’s commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit www.ToshibaDirect.com and select Recycling & Trade-in Programs, or enter Recycle in the search bar.

Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers!

Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR applies.

Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR to meet the latest ENERGY STAR 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 Standby mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. We recommend 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 Standby mode by pressing the power button. See the “Mobile Computing” section of the Toshiba User’s Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy.

According to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR depending on how it is used. If all U.S. household and businesses replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR models, we would save more than $1.8 billion in energy costs over the next five years and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to more than 2.7 million cars.

If every computer purchased by businesses next year met the new ENERGY STAR $210 million over the lifetime of those models. That is equivalent to lighting 120 million square feet of U.S. commercial building space each year.

During 2006 Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR about $14 billion dollars on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 25 million vehicles.

Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR

Introduction

compliant. If the

logo on the computer and the following information

Program and has designed this computer

specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energy

requirements, businesses would save more than

guidelines for energy

qualified

Program.

, saved

This guide

This guide offers important information about your computer, including solutions to the most common problems.

For more detailed information, descriptions of other features, and more extensive troubleshooting guidelines, see the electronic user’s guide preinstalled on your system. It is also available on the Web at pcsupport.toshiba.com.

Safety icons

This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows:

Introduction

This notebook is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers’ commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Provides important information.

Setting up your computer and getting started

Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:

TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the computer.

HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.

DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text.

Precautions

Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of travel. You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.

❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface

Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.

of the computer.

Setting up your computer and getting started

Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer.

3. Remove the battery pack.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer.

Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center.

❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface

of the computer.

❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged

contact to prevent heat injury to skin.

Read the “Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort” that is shipped with your computer.

Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could damage the computer or cause system failure.

Your computer’s features and specifications

Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features.

This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide.

Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer:

(Sample Illustration) System icons

Setting up your computer and getting started

Connecting to a power source

Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’s battery.

Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Be careful if you use a multiple connector. An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger.

AC adaptor

Power cord/cable

AC adaptor cord

(Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor

To connect AC power to the computer:

Setting up your computer and getting started

1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of the

computer.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer

3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet.

The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green.

Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Adding memory (optional)

Connecting a printer

Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly.

Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printer.

You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation.

To make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store.

If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may automatically recognize the printer; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions.

TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation.

If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in “Setting up a printer” in the electronic user’s guide.

To connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the

other end to one of the computer’s USB ports. 2 Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet. See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps,

or see “Setting up a printer” in the electronic user’s guide.

Adding memory (optional)

HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com.

Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data.

Installing a memory module

Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.

If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before replacing it. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before they have cooled. Failure to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury.

To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition.

Installing a memory module with the computer’s power on may damage the computer, the module, or both.

The computer has two memory slots—Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules.

Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost.

Adding memory (optional)

For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.

If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer or Shut Down

(depending on the system). The Turn off computer or Shut Down window appears.

2 Click Tur n Off or Shut Down.

The operating system turns off the computer.

3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer,

including the AC adaptor.

4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the

main battery, see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 40.

Adding memory (optional)

5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to

locate the memory module slot cover.

Memory module slot cover

Front of computer

(Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover

6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw

that secures the memory module slot cover.

Front of computer

(Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover

7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can

retrieve them later.

Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up.

Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems.

Adding memory (optional)

9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic

packaging, without touching its connector.

10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the

computer.

If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of “Removing a memory module” on page 31.

If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module.

For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.

11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact

with its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector’s notch with the matching key in the socket.

notch

latch

connector

latch

key

(Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket

12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot’s socket

at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer).

Adding memory (optional)

(Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket

13 Once the module’s connector is fully inserted into the socket,

press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the

module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches

should “snap” into place securely with the corresponding

cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches and cutouts do

not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13.

latch

(Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module

Do not force the memory module into position. The memory

module should be completely inserted into the socket and level

when secured in place.

Front of computer

Slot B

Slot A

(Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot

For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.

14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the

screw.

15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting

the main battery, see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 41.

16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.

Removing a memory module

If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1–8 in “Installing a memory module” on

page 27 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover.

Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. You can damage the computer and the memory module.

Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will not be saved.

The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure

Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on, perform the following:

Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds, then turn the power on again.

Adding memory (optional)

2 Pull the latches away from the memory module.

The memory module pops up slightly.

If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module.

3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it

out of the slot.

4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the

screw.

5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting

the main battery, see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 41.

Your computer’s TFT display

6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.

Your computer’s TFT display

Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power.

Inserting an ExpressCard

Before you insert an ExpressCard®, refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it.

To insert an ExpressCard:

1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer. 2 Insert the ExpressCard.

(Sample Illustration) Inserting an ExpressCard

3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly

but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do

not force the card into position.

Removing an ExpressCard

1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove

Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the

card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal, a

message will tell you to try again later. If the card can be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware.

2 Locate the ExpressCard 3 Press the ExpressCard eject button once to pop it out slightly,

and push it in to remove the ExpressCard. The ExpressCard ejects slightly from the slot.

4 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCard and slide it out of the slot.

Learning the basics

Computing tips

❖ Save your work frequently.

Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved.

HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details.

eject button.

❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a

regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.

❖ Scan all new files for viruses. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates

a drive is active.

The Windows® operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows

operating system shut down normally, details such as new

icon positions may be lost.

Using the TouchPad™

Using the TouchPad

The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor:

❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger

forward on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger

toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your

finger across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left.

Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction.

Once you have positioned your cursor, you can click it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons.

™

Scrolling with the TouchPad

There are two active regions on the TouchPad™ that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball.

To scroll vertically, run your finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad. To scroll horizontally, run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box.

Control buttons

When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary (left-hand) button. To double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button.

The function of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button (“right-clicking”). Check your program’s documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button.

™

Using the optical drive

Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus.

Using the optical drive

TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region. The drive will allow you to change regions four times. On the fourth change, the region will be “locked in.” That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that last region. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes.

For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power.

When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer.

Your optical drive may look like this:

Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole

(Sample Illustration) Optical drive

Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button—Press to release the disc tray.

Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.

When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction.

Manual eject hole—Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole.

Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.

Using the optical drive

Inserting an optical disc

Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using the headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing.

To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on.

The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off.

2 Make sure the drive’s in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive’s eject button.

The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch).

4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust.

If the disc is dusty, clean it. 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up.

(Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive

7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into

place.

Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data.

8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat

on the tray.

If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance.

9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray

until it clicks into place. You are ready to use the disc.

Removing a disc with the computer on

To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the drive.

Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.

Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it.

2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and

place it in its protective cover.

3 Gently press the tray in to close it.

Removing a disc with the computer off

To remove a disc with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into

the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch).

Moving the computer

Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.

2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and

place it in its protective cover.

3 Gently press the tray in to close it.

Moving the computer

Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.

Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system.

Mobile computing

Running the computer on battery power

Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power.

After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer.

To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. However, for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically. Please see “Maintaining your battery” on page 42 for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate.

The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system

configuration settings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on.

Monitoring main battery power

The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’s current charge. The following also applies to the secondary battery (available on certain models) if installed.

❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC

adaptor connected)

❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged.

❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not

charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet

Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used.

❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is

time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor

HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light () with the on/off light

().

When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows command).

TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.

Setting battery alarms

Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. For more information, see “Setting battery alarms” in the electronic user’s guide.

Changing the main battery

When your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery.

Mobile computing

operating system Standby

Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could also damage the battery pack and computer.

❖ Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or

pressure. The battery pack's internal protective device could fail, causing it to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in death or serious injury.

TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery.

Mobile computing

Removing the battery from the computer

To remove the battery:

1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode

according to the instructions in “Using and configuring

Hibernation mode” in the electronic user’s guide. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer,

including the AC adaptor.

4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position.

(Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock

6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer.

(Sample Illustration) Removing the battery

Taking care of your battery

If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury.

Inserting a charged battery

To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to

ensure a good connection.

2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks.

The battery has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity.

3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position.

If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position.

4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of

“Removing the battery from the computer” on page 40.

6 Restart the computer.

Taking care of your battery

The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life.

Safety precautions

❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes

color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the computer’s power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer.

❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging

will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it.

❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another

metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer.

❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to

explode and release caustic liquid.

Taking care of your battery

❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use

protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you

can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at

accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all

batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be

installed in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger

designated as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you should hear a click

when it is seated properly. ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could

explode.

Maintaining your battery

Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter.

To fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and

operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully

discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below:

1 Turn off the computer’s power.

2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer’s

power. If it does not turn on, go to step 4.

3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If

the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4.

4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power

cord/cable to a power outlet. The DC-IN or AC powerlight should glow green, and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable.

5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green.

❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period,

more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight

hours, disconnect the AC adaptor.

❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct

sunlight.

Disposing of used batteries

The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs to be replaced, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery.

You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.

Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury.

Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury.

Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of nonconforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Taking care of your battery

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 regulations, 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. If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777.

In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. For details, visit www.ToshibaDirect.com, select Recycling & Trade-in programs, or enter Recycle in the search bar.

Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™, a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. For more information and for drop-off locations, visit www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-822-8837.

Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only:

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

If something goes wrong

Problems that are easy to fix

Your program stops responding.

If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations, chances are the program has stopped responding. You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs.

To close a program that has stopped responding:

1 Press

2 Click the Applications tab.

3 Select the program you want to close, then click End Task.

4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the

To power off your computer, do one of the following: If you are not connected to a domain server:

1 Click Start, Turn off computer.

2 Click Tur n Off.

If you are connected to a domain server:

1 Click Start, Shut down.

2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK.

Your program performs an illegal operation.

If you receive the message, “Your program has performed an illegal

operation

again, record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer.

Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once), then click Start

Task M anag e r.

The Windows

If a program has stopped responding, the words “not

responding” appear beside its name in the list.

Closing the failed program should allow you to continue

working. If it does not, continue with the next step.

program name, then End Task.

The Turn off computer window appears.

The computer turns off.

The Shut Down window appears.

The computer shuts down completely.

,” close the window and continue working. If it happens

Task Manager window appears.

If something goes wrong

To record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating

system displays. The Details button displays information that the software

manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem.

2 Press 3 Open Notepad (click Start, All Programs, Accessories and

4 Press 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what

6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software

Ctrl + c to copy the text to the clipboard.

then click Notepad).

Ctrl + v to paste the details into Notepad.

you were doing when you received the message and how the error can be reproduced.

manufacturer.

Problems when you turn on the computer

These problems may occur when you turn on the power.

The computer will not start.

Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery.

Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds. If you are using the AC adaptor, check that the wall outlet is

working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. Verify that the computer is on by looking at the on/off indicator. If

the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. If you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the computer is receiving

power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to a live external power source.

The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens.

Verify that the active program accepts text input. Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again.

Your computer may be in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict. When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear the condition, press

Clearing the condition may get the computer running, but it will not solve a resource conflict. Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and “Resolving a hardware conflict” in your electronic user’s guide.

Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously.

If something goes wrong

The keyboard produces unexpected characters.

A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on, press light, or

If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard. Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys.

Fn + F11 to turn off the numlock light.

Display problems

Here are some typical display problems and their solutions:

The screen is blank.

Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen.

You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing

Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you have registered a password, press

any key, type the password and press registered, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working.

If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To do this, press simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press and

F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its

previous setting.

Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode

Enter. If no password is

Fn and F5

HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options.

If you are using an external monitor:

❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’s power cord/cable is firmly plugged

into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the

computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the

external monitor. ❖ Press

Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display

priority is not set for the built-in screen.

Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer.

your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power.

ExpressCard® problems

ExpressCard® checklist

❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.

See “Using an ExpressCard information about how to insert ExpressCards.

❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard slips through quality

control. If another computer with an ExpressCard slot is available, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defective.

Resolving ExpressCard® problems

Here are some common problems and their solutions:

The slot appears to be dead. ExpressCards® that used to work no longer work.

Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and

then Device Manager.

2 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard, which will be listed

under one of the categories shown, for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc.

The operating system displays your ExpressCard’s Properties dialog box, which contains information about your ExpressCard configuration and status.

The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an ExpressCard

The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the socket and another device in the system. Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See “Fixing a problem with device manager” in the electronic user’s guide for more information.

Since all ExpressCards required to have its own address.

If something goes wrong

” in the electronic user’s guide for

share the same socket, each card is not

If you need further assistance

If you have followed the recommendations in this section and are still having problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section contains the steps to take to ask for help.

Before you contact Toshiba

Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first.

Try the following before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating

system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult

the program’s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions.

Contact the software company’s technical support group for

their assistance. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you, see “Toshiba voice

contact” in this section.

Contacting Toshiba

If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardwarerelated, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you.

Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site

For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com

Toshiba voice contact

Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have:

❖ Your computer’s serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows

other preloaded software on your choice of media ❖ Name and version of the program involved in the problem

along with its installation media ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem

occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273

operating system and all

Power cord/cable connectors

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Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This section shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world.

Power cord/cable connectors

USA and Canada (UL and CSA

roved

United Kingdom (BS approved)

Features and specifications

For the detailed specifications for your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Go to the Tech Support Center, select your particular model from the list and go to the Detailed Specifications for that model.

Australia

(AS approved)

Europe

(VDA and

NEMKO approved)

Index

AC adaptor 24 AC power light 24 alarms

low battery

backing up

files

battery

alarms

changing 39 installing 39, 41 real-time clock (RTC) 38 removing 40

buttons

eject, optical drive TouchPad™ control 34

CD/DVD

inserting

changing

main battery

computer

moving setting up 27

computing tips 33 connecting

AC adaptor power cord/cable 25 printer 26

control buttons

TouchPad™

DC-IN 25 display problems

screen is blank

eject button

optical drive

error messages

program has performed an illegal

ExpressCard®

inserting removing 33

ExpressCard® problems 47

computer stops working 47 slot appears dead 47

operation

files

backing up saving 33

inserting

CD/DVD

installing

main battery memory module 26

39, 41

keyboard

unexpected characters

keyboard problems

not working

lights

AC power

main battery

changing installing 39, 41 removing 40

memory module

installing

inserting into socket 29

removing 31

memory module slot

removing cover

monitor problems

monitor not working

moving the computer 37

optical drive

eject button inserting a disc 36 removing disc 37 using 34

power

cable connectors cord/cable 25

power problems

computer will not start

precautions 22 primary button

TouchPad™

printer

connecting

problem solving

computer hangs when

ExpressCard® inserted

computer will not start 45 contacting Toshiba 48 display is blank 46 ExpressCard® checklist 47 ExpressCard® slot appears dead

external monitor 46 illegal operation 44 keyboard not responding 45 keyboard produces unexpected

characters

program not responding 44

real-time clock (RTC) battery 38 removing

CD/DVD

with computer off

with computer on 37 main battery 40 memory module 31

safety

precautions

saving

files

screen problems

blank screen

secondary button

TouchPad™

setting

battery alarms

setting up

AC adaptor computer 27

specifications

Features and specifications

tips on computing 33 Toshiba Accessories

information

TouchPad™

using

Web sites 48

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Satellite Pro® L300 Series Resource Guide

Contents

Introduction

This guide

Setting up your computer and getting started

Other documentation

Precautions

Your computer’s features and specifications

Connecting to a power source

Adding memory (optional)

Connecting a printer

Installing a memory module

Removing a memory module

Your computer’s TFT display

Learning the basics

Computing tips

Using the TouchPad™

Control buttons

Using the optical drive

Inserting an optical disc

Removing a disc with the computer on

Removing a disc with the computer off

Moving the computer

Mobile computing

Running the computer on battery power

Monitoring main battery power

Setting battery alarms

Changing the main battery

Taking care of your battery

Safety precautions

Maintaining your battery

Disposing of used batteries

If something goes wrong

Problems that are easy to fix

Problems when you turn on the computer

Display problems

ExpressCard® problems

If you need further assistance

Before you contact Toshiba

Contacting Toshiba

Toshiba voice contact

Power cord/cable connectors

Features and specifications

Index