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User’s Manual
U300 Series
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U300 Series Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA U300 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition July 2007 Ownership and copyright of music, video, computer programs, databases, etc. are protected by the copyright laws. These co
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U300 Series EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary "The product complies with the requirements of Information: the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC." This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. GOST Modem warning notice Conf
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U300 Series Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121. Germany ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010 and DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09,12,14,17 Greece ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04 Portugal ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and P03, 04, 08, 10 Spain ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other c
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U300 Series Panasonic DVD Super Multi UJ-852M/852B ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not tr
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U300 Series HLDS DVD Super Multi GSA-U10N ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open
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U300 Series International Precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest "AUTHORIZED service station." To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PRO
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U300 Series General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual. Creating a computer-friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any
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U300 Series 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 meta
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U300 Series Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Options . . . . .
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U300 Series Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Using the Web Camera (depends on the model purchased) . . . . . . 4-2 Using the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Using the optical media drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Writing CD/DVDs with the DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD±R Double layer . . . . . . . . .
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U300 Series Chapter 8 Optional Devices Express Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Additional battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Additional AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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U300 Series Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA U300 Series computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA U300 Series computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.
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U300 Series Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys. Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer's power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup 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 sugges
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U300 Series Display Names of windows or icons or text generated by ABC the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left. Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below. Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment. Please read. A note is a hint o
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Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer's features, options and accessories. Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items: ■ TOSHIBA U300 Series Portable Perso
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Introduction ■ TOSHIBA CD/DVD Acoustic Silencer ■ TOSHIBA SD Utilities ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ Display Driver ■ TouchPad Driver ■ Sound Driver ■ Miscellaneous drivers (depending on the model you purchased: Modem, Wireless LAN) Documentation ■ U300 Series Personal Computer User´s Manual ■ U300 Series Quickstart ® ® ■ Microsoft Windows XP manual package (Provided with some models) ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort ■ Warranty Information Backup media and additional Software ■ Product R
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Introduction Memory Main Memory Part of the main system memory may be used by Disclaimer the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities. The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other factors. For PC's configured with 4 GB of system memory, the full system memory space for computing act
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Introduction Disks 9 Hard disk Disclaimer 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 10 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the 30 definition of 1 GB = 2 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or me
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Introduction DVD Super Multi drive Some models are equipped with a full-size (Supporting DVD±R DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you Double Layer) record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROM's at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROM's at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R's at up to 24 speed, CD-RW's at up to 16 speed, DVD-R's at maximum 8 speed, DVD-RW's at maximum 6 speed. DVD+R's at maximum 8 speed,
