Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SATELLITEPRO S300 Toshiba
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RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Satellite Pro ® S300/S300M Series Resour ce Guide Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer .
2 RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Contents Introduction ....................... .................. ...................... .................. ..... 21 Setting up your computer and ge tting started..................... .............. 23 Adding memory (optional) .
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Handling the cord on this prod uct will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of C alifornia to ca use birth d efects or othe r reproduct ive harm.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Critical Applications The computer you ha ve purchased is not designed for an y “critical applications. ” “Critical applications ” means life support systems, medical a.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, T oshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers , and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life c ycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data co mmunication systems such as this equipment over laps that of mobile object identi fication systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station).
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The Name of the radio equipment: refe r to the equipment label provided on the computer J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMU NICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approv al Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER A pproval Number: 03NY .
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Russia Saudi Arabia Slo vakia Slov enia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland/Liechten stei.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conf ormance with Europ ean spectrum usage laws fo r W ireless LAN operation, the ab ove 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply .
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Bluetooth ® Wireless T e chnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designe d to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology tha.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Using the equipmen t with Bluetooth wireless technology on boar d airplanes, or ❖ In any o ther en vironment where the risk of interference to other de vices or services is percei ved or identified as harmful.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data co mmunication systems such as this equipment over laps that of mobile object identi fication systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station).
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The following rest rictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the de vice. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical da ta that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T rademarks Satellite Pro and Conf igFree are registered trademarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, W indows, and W indows V ista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Un ited States and/or other countries.
21 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Introduction W elcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! Some software may differ from its retail version (if av aila ble), and may not include user manuals or all pro gram functionality .
22 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), whic h restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury , hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE.
23 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Other icons used Additional icons highl ight other helpful o r educational informat ion: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.
24 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer , and never expose the computer to rain, water , seawater or m oisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury .
25 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery .
26 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor .
27 Adding memory (optio nal) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printe r to your computer . If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly .
28 Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory mo dule slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a sm all Phillips screwdriv er for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memory module may be hot.
29 Adding memory (optio nal) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Click Shut Down . The operating system turns off the computer . 3 Unplug and remov e any cables connected to the computer , including the A C adaptor . 4 Remove the main battery . For information on removing the main battery , see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 42.
30 Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 touch ing the connector on the memory module or on the computer .
31 Adding memory (optio nal) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 12 Firmly press the mem ory module into the m emory slot’ s socket at approximately a 30-de gree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer).
32 Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory modul e 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.
33 Adding memory (optio nal) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter .
34 Y our computer’ s TF T display 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y our computer’ s TFT display Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y our disp lay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology .
35 Removing a PC Card 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing a PC Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the system may be damaged.
36 Using the T ouchPad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
37 Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (D VDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support featur es that are not av ailable on any other video platfo rm.
38 Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 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.
39 Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 s tack discs.
40 Moving the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all dri ve acti vity h as ended (the driv e ind icator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.
41 Mobile computing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o ensure that the battery maintain s its maximum capacity , op erate the computer on battery po wer at least once a month. The Lithium- Ion battery has no memory ef fect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time.
42 Mobile co mputing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
43 Mobile computing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer .
44 T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the charge d battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks.
45 T aking care of your batter y 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ A rev erse pol arity condition sh ould be av oi ded with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in r ev ers e polarity . ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option.
46 T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 flashe s amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery .
47 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Y our program stops r esponding . If you are working with a prog ram that suddenly freezes all operations, chances are the program has stopped respo nding.
48 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur wh en you tu rn on the power . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery .
49 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Display problems Here are some typical displ ay problems and their sol utions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into effect. Press an y key to acti v ate the screen. Y ou may ha ve acti vated the instan t password feature b y pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously .
50 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 PC Card problems PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is insert ed properly in to the slo t. See “Using PC Cards” in th e electronic user’ s guide for information about how to insert PC Cards.
51 If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendation s in this section and are still having problems, you may n eed additional technical assistance. This section contains the step s to take to ask for help.
52 Power cord/cable connectors 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 P o w e r c o r d / c a b l e c o nnectors Y our computer ships with the corr ect po wer supply for the country of purchase. This section sho ws the shapes of the typical AC po wer cord/cable connectors for va rious parts of the world.
53 Index A A C adaptor 25 A C power light 25 B backing up fil e s 35 battery changing 42 installing 42, 44 notification 42 real-time clock (R TC) 41 removing 42 buttons eject, optical driv e 37 T ouch.
54 O optical driv e eject button 37 inserting a disc 38 remo ving disc 39 using 37 P PC Card inserting 34 removing 35 PC Card problem s 50 computer stops working 50 slot appears dead 50 power cable co.
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