Toshiba X300 User Manual
User’s Manual
Qosmio X300
computers.toshiba-europe.com
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Qosmio X300
© 2008 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 QOSMIO X300 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition June 2008
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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 manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA
Qosmio X300 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.
Trademarks
IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
®
Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Intel
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Windows, Microsoft and Windows Vista
Microsoft Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark owned by its proprietor
and used by TOSHIBA under license.
Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i.LINK is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
DVD MovieFactory is a registered trademarks of Ulead Systems, Inc.
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CoreTM, Celeron and Centrino are trademarks
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are registered trademarks of
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Home Theater is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
PalmCheck and TouchPad are trademarks of Synaptics Incorporated.
ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA.
ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association.
MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association.
xD-Picture Card is a trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used
in this manual.
Macrovision License
This product includes copyright protection technology and intellectual
property that are patented in the U.S. and other countries. These patents
are the property of Macrovision Corporation. The use of copyright
protection must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. It is intended for
home and other restricted-use applications, unless Macrovision
Corporation expressly authorizes otherwise. All forms of reverse
engineering or decompiling are forbidden.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Qosmio X300
CE compliance
This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with Radio
Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
1999/5/EC which includes the compliance to the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC.
CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany, phone +49-(0)-2131-158-01.
For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the
following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com
This product and the supplied accessories are designed to observe the
required EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards. However,
Toshiba cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC
standards if accessories or cables not manufactured/distributed by Toshiba
are connected or implemented. To avoid in general EMC problems, the
following advice should be observed:
■ Only CE marked accessories should be connected/implemented
■ Only best shielded data cables should be connected
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GOST
Working environment
This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) requirements for "residential, commercial and light industry
environments".
The following environment is not approved:
In the following environments the use of this product can be restricted:
■ Industrial Environments (e.g. environments where a mains voltage of
■ Medical Environments: This product is not certified as a medical
■ Vehicle Environments: Please read the operator’s manual of the vehicle
■ Aircraft Environments: Please follow the advices of the flight personnel
■ Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working
■ Interference with other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding
■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances
Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.
Qosmio X300
380V three-phase is being used).
product according to the Medical Product Directive 93/42/EEC, but can
be used in office areas where the use is not restricted. Please disable
the wireless LAN or Bluetooth hardware in such areas as long this
feature is not official supported by the operator of the related medical
facility.
manufacturer for further restrictions of use.
regarding restrictions of use.
environments that are not approved or the use is restricted are not the
responsibility of Toshiba Corporation. The consequences of the use of
this product in those working environments may be:
area
generated by other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area
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Modem warning notice
This information is applicable to the models equipped with a built-in
modem.
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.
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,
Greece ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04
Portugal ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and P03,
Spain ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01
Switzerland ATAAB AN002
All other countries/regions ATAAB AN003, 004
Specific switch settings or software setup is 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.
Qosmio X300
AN010 and DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14, 17
04, 08, 10
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Following information is only for EU-member states:
Disposal of products
The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be
collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated
batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product. They will
be separated at the recycling centres. The black bar indicates that the
product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005.
By participating in separate collection of products and batteries, you will
help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help
to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
For more detailed information about the collection and recycling
programmes available in your country, please visit our website
(http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city office or
the shop where you purchased the product.
The crossed out wheeled dust binsymbol indicates that batteries and/or
accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from
household waste.
If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of
Pb, Hg, Cd
lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery
Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury
(Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled dust
bin symbol.
By participating in separate collection of batteries, you will help to assure
the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
For more detailed information about the collection and recycling
programmes available in your country, please visit our website
(http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city office or
the shop where you purchased the product.
This symbol may not be displayed depending on the country and region
where you purchased.
Qosmio X300
Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries
■ Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations. For further information, contact your local government.
■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the
batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need
to replace them. Under certain applicable laws and regulation, it may be
illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash.
■ Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local
government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries
or how to dispose of them properly. This product contains mercury.
Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please
contact your local government.
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ENERGY STAR® Program
Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® Compliant. If the model
you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR
the computer and the following information applies.TOSHIBA is a partner in
the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program
and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the power
management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most
stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both
AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to
enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display
within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. TOSHIBA recommends
that you leave this and other energy saving features active, so that your
computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can wake the
computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button.Products that
earn the ENERGY STAR
®
prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting
strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA and the EU
Commission. According to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY
®
STAR
specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energy
depending on how it is used.Visit http://www.eu-energystar.org or
http://www.energystar.gov for more information regarding the ENERGY
®
STAR
Program.
Optical disc drive safety instructions
Qosmio X300
®
logo on
®
Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.
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Panasonic
DVD Super Multi UJ870
■ The Super Multi DVD 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.
Qosmio X300
Location of the required label
SERIAL NO.
MANUFACTURED:
COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.
1-62, 4-Chome Minoshima, Hakata-Ku
Fukuoka, Japan
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Pioneer
DVD Super Multi DVR-TD08TBA/DVR-TD08TBC
■ The Super Multi DVD 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.
Location of the required label
SERIAL NO.
MANUFACTURED:
COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
PIONEER CORPORATION
4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME
MEGURO-KU, TOKYO, 153-8654
Qosmio X300
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Hitachi-LG Data Storage
DVD Super Multi GSA-T50N/GSA-T50F
■ The Super Multi DVD 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.
Location of the required label
Qosmio X300
SERIAL NO.
MANUFACTURED:
COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
22-23, Kaigan 3-chome, Minato-ku,
Yokyo, 108-0022 Japan
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International precautions
Qosmio X300
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.
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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
TOSHIBA Value Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Utilities and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
System indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Optical disc drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
System Recovery Options and Restoring
the pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Restoring the pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
AV Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Using the Fingerprint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
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Web Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Writng CD/DVD on DVD Super Multi drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Slim size remote controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Using the Remote Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Installing/Removing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Computer Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
Typewriter keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Function keys: F1 … F9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Hot keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Desktop-style Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Chapter 6 Power
Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Power-up modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
System automatic Sleep/Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Chapter 7 HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
HW Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Bridge media slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Additional memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Universal AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
USB floppy diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
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HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes
CPU*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Memory (Main System)*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Battery Life*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
LCD*5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Wireless LAN*7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Non-applicable Icons*8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Copy Protection*9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Images*10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
LCD Brightness and Eye Stain*11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Appendix A Specifications
Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B Display Controller and Video modes
Display controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Appendix C Wireless LAN
Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Radio Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Supported Frequency Sub-bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Regulatory statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors
Certification agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Appendix F Usage Restrictions
Appendix G If your computer is stolen
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Glossary
Index
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Qosmio X300 series computer.
This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability,
includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to provide years of
reliable, high-performance computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Qosmio X300
computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your
computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and
troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing,
first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize
yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices.
Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your
computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to read the Special
features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are
uncommon or unique to this computer, as well as the section on HW Setup,
to understand how to setup and configure these features.
If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as a
monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
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Manual contents
This manual is composed of the following ten chapters, seven 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
hot keys.
Chapter 6, Power, gives details on the computer's power resources and
battery save modes.
Chapter 7, HW Setup, 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.
Chapter 10, Legal Footnotes.
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.
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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.
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
typeface you see to the left.
Display
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ABC
Names of windows or icons or text generated by
the computer that appear on its display screen
are 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.
Terminology
This term is defined in this document as follows:
Start The word "Start" refers to the " " button in
Microsoft
®
Windows VistaTM.
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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.
Provide adequate ventilation
■ Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate
ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is
turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if
your computer is in Sleep Mode). In this condition, observe the
following:
■ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object.
■ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such
as anelectric blanket or heater.
■ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the
base of the computer.
■ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your
computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents.
■ Always provide sufficient space around the computer.
■ Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure,
computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious
injury.
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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. Instruction Manual for
Safety and Comfort also includes information on work space design,
posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.
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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.
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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.
The cautions on use of a Qosmio X300 series computer
1. Clean any dust accumulated on the computer's cooling vents.
The cooling vents are located on the back and underside of the
computer.
When you use your computer in a dusty area, dirt and debris may
accumulate on the cooling vents at the under side of your unit. If this
occurs, the accumulated dust can cause insufficient heat dissipation which
may result in the computer shutting down during use. Carefully clean the
dust from the vents using a vacuum cleaner.
2. Cooling vents on the underside and back of the computer.
Cooling vents
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Cooling vent
Cooling vents
To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the cooling fan's
air intake is not blocked. The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum. If the
fan is blocked, it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level
or cause the computer to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and
tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can block the air
intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use the computer on
surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan.
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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, taking care to save the box and packaging
materials for future use.
Hardware
Check to make sure you have all the following items:
■ Qosmio X300 Portable Personal Computer
■ AC adaptor and power cord
■ Battery pack (Is pre-installed in some computer)
■ Slim size remote controller (Is included with some models)
■ CR2016 battery (for Slim size remote controller)
■ Modular cable for modem(Is included with some models)
■ Cleaning cloth (Is included with some models)
Use the cleaning cloth to wipe away dust, fingerprints and similar from the
keyboard, palm rest and other parts. For precautions on use refer to the
Using the cleaning cloth section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Introduction
Chapter 1
Documentation
■ Qosmio X300 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
■ Qosmio X300 Quickstart
■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
■ Warranty Information
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.
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Software
The following Windows® operating system and utility software are preinstalled.
■ Microsoft
■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package
■ Ulead DVD MovieFactory
■ Fingerprint Utility*
■ Windows Mobility Center
■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■ TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator
■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree
■ TOSHIBA Assist
■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities *
■ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
■ TOSHIBA Password Utility
■ TOSHIBA Remote Control Manager
■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition*
■ TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
■ Online Manual
Other software may be preinstalled dependant on the model purchased.
* The availability of this software is dependent on the model you purchased.
®
Windows Vista
TM
®*
TM
Introduction
Hardware
This section describes the hardware of your computer.
The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you
purchased.
Processor
Built-in The computer is equipped with one of the
following Intel
■ Intel
incorporates a 3MB level2 cache memory
and also supports Enhanced Intel®
SpeedStep
■ Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor, which
incorporates a 6MB level2 cache memory
and also supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology.
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®
processor.
®
CoreTM 2 Duo Processor, which
®
Technology.
Introduction
Some models in this series use Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
which is based on three separate components, the Intel
processor, Intel
®
WiFi Link 5300AGN-OR-5100AGN and the Intel® PM45
®
CoreTM 2 Duo
Express Chipset.
Legal Footnote (CPU)*1
For more information on the CPU, please refer to the Legal Footnotes
section in Chapter 10or click the *1 above.
Memory
■ A 32-bit operating system can not address more than 4 GB of memory.
If your configuration has two 2 GB memory modules, only
approximately 3 GB will be reported. This is not a wrong display, but a
technical limitation of chipset, CPU and BIOS.
■ The reason is that various system resources (like Flash, APIC, PCI
devices, GPU) require their own address space within the available
4 GB limit. In case of 4 GB of physical memory the address space
used by the system resources overlaps the physical memory.
■ The operating system has not the possibility to use the memory in the
overlapped address range. This reduces the addressable memory
space available to the operating system. Because Windows only
displays the available memory instead of the computer’s physical
memory, you will only see approximately 3 GB.
Slots 1,024 MB, 2,048 MB or 4,096 MB memory
modules can be installed in the two memory
slots. Maximum system memory size and speed
are depending on the model you purchased.
Video RAM The amount of Video RAM available is
dependent on the computer's system memory.
Start Control Panel Appearance and
Personalization Personalization Display
Settings.
The amount of Video RAM can be verified by
clicking the Advanced Settings... button in the
Display Settings window.
The amount of Total Available Graphics memory
will vary be between 1 and 2 MB depending upon
system configuration.
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Introduction
Power
Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))*2
For more information regarding Memory (Main System), please refer to
the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the *2 above.
Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable
lithium-ion battery pack.
Legal Footnote (Battery Life)*3
For more information regarding Battery Life, please refer to the Legal
Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the *3 above.
RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time
Clock and calendar.
AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system
and recharges the batteries when they are low. It
comes with a detachable power cord which will
either have a 3-pin or 2-pin plug enclosure.
As the AC adaptor is universal, it can receive a
range of AC voltages from 100 to 240 volts,
however you should note that the output current
varies among different models. Using the wrong
adaptor can damage your computer. Refer to the
AC adaptor section in Chapter 2, The Grand
Tour .
Disks
Hard disk drive or
Solid state drive
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This computer is equipped with the following
types of hard disk drive(HDD). The capacity of
each hard disk drive model is different.
■ HDD
■ 200 GB
■ 250 GB
■ 320 GB
■ 400 GB
■ 500 GB
Please note that part of the hard disk drives
overall capacity is reserved as administration
space.
Other hard disk drives may be introduced in the
future.
Introduction
Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)*4
For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity, please
refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the *4 above.
Optical disc drive
DVD Super Multi drive The drive reads DVD-ROM's at a maximum 8x
speed and CD-ROM's at a maximum 24x speed,
and writes CD-R's at up to 16x speed, CD-RW's
at up to 10x speed, DVD-R's and DVD+R's at up
to 4x speed, DVD-RW's and DVD+RW's at up to
4x speed, DVD-R (Dual layer) at up to 2x speed,
DVD+R (Double Layer) at up to 2.4x speed and
DVD-RAM at up to 3x speed, and supports the
following formats:
■ CD-R
■ CD-RW
■ DVD-ROM
■ DVD-Video
■ CD-DA
■ CD-Text
■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-session)
■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)
■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
■ Addressing Method 2
■ DVD-R
■ DVD-R (Dual Layer)
■ DVD-RW
■ DVD+R
■ DVD+R (Double Layer)
■ DVD+RW
■ DVD-RAM
Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD
Super Multi drive module that lets you run CD's
or DVD's without using an adaptor.
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Introduction
Display
The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video
graphics and can be set to a wide range of viewing angles for maximum
comfort and readability.
Built-in Models are equipped with one of the following
17" TFT LCD screens with 32 million colors:
■ WXGA+ 1440 × 900
■ WSXGA+ 1680 × 1050
Legal Footnote (LCD)*5
For more information regarding the LCD, please refer to the Legal
Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the *5 above.
Graphics controller Graphics controller maximizes display
performance. Refer to Display Controller and
Video modes section in Appendix B for more
information.
Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"))*6
For more information regarding the Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"),
please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the *6
above.
Keyboard
Built-in The internal keyboard provides the embedded
numeric overlay keys, dedicated cursor control
keys, and Keys. The keyboard is
compatible with the IBM
Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.
®
enhanced keyboard.
Pointing Device
Built-in Touch Pad The integrated Touch Pad and control buttons in
the palm rest allow control of the on-screen
pointer and support functions such as the
scrolling of windows.
Ports
External monitor 15-pin, analog VGA port.
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0)
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The computer supports multiple Universal Serial
Bus ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard.
The ports with the ( ) has a USB Sleep and
Charge function.One of the USB ports has an
eSATA (External Serial ATA) function.
Introduction
Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions
of all USB devices that are available. In view of this it may be noted that
some functions associated with a specific device might not operate
properly.
i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) This port allows high-speed data transfer to take
place between the computer and external
devices such as digital video cameras.
Slots
ExpressCard The internal ExpressCard slot is a Universal slot.
This slot supports ExpressCard/54 and
ExpressCard/34 modules.
TM
Bridge media This slot lets you insert an SD
memory card, miniSD
Memory Stick
®
xD-Picture Card
TM
/microSDTM Card,
(DuoTM/PROTM/PRO DuoTM),
TM
and MultiMediaCardTM. Refer
/SDHCTM
to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
Multimedia
Sound system The integrated sound system provides support
for the computer's internal speakers and
microphone, as allowing an external microphone
and headphones to be connected via the
appropriate jacks.
Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to
record video or take photographs with your
computer. You can use it for video chatting or
video conferences using a communication tool
such as Windows Live Messenger. Camera
Assistant Software will help you to add various
video effects to your video or photograph.
Please refer to the Web Camera section in
Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector
Display out port Display port (DP) can connect DP connector with
HDMI cable. HDMI cable can send video and
audio signals. In addition to this, it can send and
receive control signals. By connecting a TV which
supports HDMI Control to this port, the remote
control for the connected TV can be used to
operate some of the computer functions. Refer to
the REGZA Link (PC Control) section in C.
DP cable. DP cable can send video and audio
signals. In addition to this, it can send and
receive control signals.
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Introduction
Headphone/S/PDIF/
Line-out jack
This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a
stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum). When you
connect a digital speaker or headphones, the
internal speaker is automatically disabled.
This jack can be used also as S/PDIF jack and
enables connection of optical digital
correspondence apparatus.
Microphone/Line-in
jack
A 3.5mm mini microphone jack enables
connection of a three-conductor microphone for
monaural input and also enables the connection
of a stereo device for audio input.
Communications
Modem Some models are equipped with the integrated
modem. The integrated modem provides
capability for data and fax communications that
support the V.90 (V.92) standards and includes a
modem jack for connection to the telephone line.
Please note that both the V.90 and V.92
standards are only supported in the USA and
Canada Australia - only the V.90 standard is
supported in other regions. You should also be
aware that the speed of data and fax transfer will
depend on the analog telephone line conditions.
The integrated model is only installed as a
standard device in some markets.
LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet
LAN (10 megabits per second, 10 BASE-T), Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100 BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN
(1000 megabits per second, 1000 BASE-T). It is
pre-installed as a standard device in some
markets.
Bluetooth
Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with
TM
Some computers in this series offer Bluetooth
wireless communication functionality which
eliminates the need for cables between
electronic devices such as computers and
printers. When implemented, Bluetooth provides
a fast, reliable and secure means to achieve
wireless communication in a small space.
a Wireless LAN module that is compatible with
other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplexing radio technology that complies with
the IEEE 802.11 Standard.
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Introduction
The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over
which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding
electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and
configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations.
The Transmit Rate (at X Mbit/s) is the theoretical maximum speed under
the IEEE802.11 (a/b/g) standard. The actual transmission speed will be
lower than the theoretical maximum speed.
Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)*7
For more information regarding Wireless LAN, please refer to the Legal
Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the *7 above.
Wireless
communication
switch
Security
Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer
Special features
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use.
Access each function using the following procedures.
*1 To access the Power Options, click Start Control Panel System
and Maintenance Power Options.
USB Sleep and
Charge function
Hot keys
Display automatic
power off
This switch turns the Wireless LAN and
Bluetooth functions on and off. Please note that
all models are provided with a Wireless
communication switch and some models are
equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
functionality.
to a desk or other large object.
This feature allows you to charge USBcompatible external devices such as mobile
phones or portable digital music players via the
USB port when your computer is in Sleep Mode,
Hibernation Mode or in the shutdown state.
To run the HW Setup program, click Start All
Programs TOSHIBA Utilities HWSetup.
Hot keys are specific key combinations that let
you quickly change the system configuration
directly from the keyboard without running a
system program.
*1
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
computer's display panel when there is no
keyboard input for a specified time, with power
being restored the next time a key is pressed.
This can be specified in the Power Options.
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