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NB300 series User's Manual
TOSHIBA
NB300 series
User's Manual
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Copyright © 2009 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA NB300 series User’s Manual First edition October 2009 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, databases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the
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MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of the MultiMediaCard Association. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual. FCC information FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmen
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Contact Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-1697 Telephone: (949) 583-3000 EU Conformity Statement This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and/or R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Responsible for CE- TOSHIBA EUROPE GMBH, Hammfelddamm 8, marking:
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Canadian regulatory information (Canada only) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. Note that Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) regulations provide, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requ
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Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (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
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Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries ■ Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. For further information, contact your local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under certain applicable laws and regulation, it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash. ■ Please be kind to
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Table of Contents Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii FCC information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii EU Conformity Statement . . . . . . . . .
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Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 HW Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Bridge media slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Additional memory module . .
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Appendix E TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed . . . . . . . . . . E-2 Glossary Index User’s Manual xi
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Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA NB300 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA NB300 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. If you are a new user o
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Preface Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys. Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. It also tells how to set a password. Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how
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Preface When procedures require an action such as ABC 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 Names of windows or icons or text generated by ABC 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 a
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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
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General Precautions 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 a
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General Precautions 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. 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
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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, taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items: ■ TOSHIBA NB300 Portable Personal Co
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Introduction Software ® The following Windows operating system and utility software are pre-installed. ® ■ Windows 7 ■ Bluetooth Driver ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ TOSHIBA HWSetup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ LAN Driver ■ Pointing Device Driver ■ Sound Driver for Windows ■ Wireless LAN Driver (Can be used only for Wireless LAN models) ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TM ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA eco Utility ■ Onli
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Introduction Features This computer incorporates the following features and benefits: Processor Built-in Your computer is equipped with one processor and processor type varies depending on model. To check which type of processor is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start All programs TOSHIBA Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool. Legal Footnote (CPU)*1 For more information on the CPU, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or cli
