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x User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Optical disc drive standardsTOSHIBA TECRA A10/S10/M10/Satellite Pro S300 computer is shipped with on

4-12 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Using the TOSHIBA Face RecognitionTOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to ve

User’s Manual 4-13TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300How to register the Face Recognition DataTake a picture for facial verification purposes, and reg

4-14 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300How to Delete the Face Recognition DataDelete image data, account information, and personal recor

User’s Manual 4-15TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3001:1 Mode Login screen1. Turn on the computer.2. The Select Tiles screen will be displayed.3. Sele

4-16 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Loading discsTo load CD/DVDs, follow the steps as detailed below:1. When the computer’s power is

User’s Manual 4-17TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3004. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD should

4-18 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3002. The CD/DVD extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it. Gently lift o

User’s Manual 4-19TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Writing CDs on DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drivesDepending on the type of drive installed, you may be a

4-20 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Data deleted/erased from a CD-RW disc cannot be recovered. You must check the content of the di

User’s Manual 4-21TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300When writing or rewritingPlease observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to C

User’s Manual xiTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Important noticeCopyrighted works including, but not limited to music, video, computer program, dat

4-22 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drivesYou can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to e

User’s Manual 4-23TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Before writing or rewriting Based on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the fol

4-24 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 If the disc is poor in quality, or is dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may be note

User’s Manual 4-25TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with dummy data if the written

4-26 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300When writing or rewritingPlease observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to C

User’s Manual 4-27TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 DVD-RAM discs cannot be backed up using the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. Yo

4-28 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Data VerificationTo verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD/DVD you

User’s Manual 4-29TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Floppy diskettes1. Store your floppy diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and

4-30 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Microphone LevelFollow the steps below to change the microphone recording level.1. Right click on

User’s Manual 4-31TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Power ManagementThe audio controller in your computer can be turned off when the audio function i

xii User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300PrefaceCongratulations on your purchase of the TECRA A10/S10/M10/Satellite Pro S300 series compute

4-32 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300To select a region, follow the steps as detailed below:1. Click Start -> All Programs -> TO

User’s Manual 4-33TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Modem SelectionIf the computer cannot recognize the internal modem, a dialog box is displayed fro

4-34 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Disconnecting the modular cableTo disconnect the modular cable, follow the steps as detailed belo

User’s Manual 4-35TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Wireless LANThe Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread

4-36 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Bluetooth wireless technologyBluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables, such a

User’s Manual 4-37TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Product Support:The latest information regarding operating system support, language support or av

4-38 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300LAN cable typesIf you are using Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T), be s

User’s Manual 4-39TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Disconnecting the LAN cableTo disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as detailed below:1. Pin

4-40 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Moving the computerWhile the computer is designed for rugged durability you should exercise a few

User’s Manual 4-41TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ProtectionThis computer has a function for reducing the risk of d

User’s Manual xiiiTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300IconsIcons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator panel also uses

4-42 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Detection LevelThis function can be set to four levels. The sensitivity levels in which vibration

User’s Manual 4-43TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300DetailsTo open the Details window, click the Setup Detail button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Pr

4-44 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Starting the USB Sleep and Charge UtilityTo start the utility, click Start-> All Programs ->

User’s Manual 4-45TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Enabling USB Sleep and ChargeThis utility can be used to enable and disable the USB Sleep and Cha

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User’s Manual 5-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Chapter 5The KeyboardThe computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced ke

5-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Function keys: F1 … F12The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the twel

User’s Manual 5-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Press FN + F10 or FN + F11 to access the computer’s integrated keypad. When activated, the keys wi

5-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Sleep: Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode.Hibernate: Pressing FN + F4 switches the

User’s Manual 5-5TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Zoom: Pressing FN + Space changes the display resolution.TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressin

xiv User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300TerminologyThis term is defined in this document as follows:Start The word “Start” refers to the “

5-6 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Keypad overlayYour computer’s keyboard does not have a separate numeric keypad but includes a nume

User’s Manual 5-7TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)While using the overlay, you can temporarily access

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User’s Manual 6-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Chapter 6Power and Power-Up ModesThe computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor, battery pa

6-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Table 6-1 Power conditions continuedMonitoring of power conditionAs shown in the below table, the

User’s Manual 6-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300DC IN indicatorCheck the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connect

6-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Extended Capacity Battery Pack (Included with some models, or option)The Extended Capacity Battery

User’s Manual 6-5TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Charging the batteriesWhen the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator will f

6-6 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Battery charging noticeThe battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditio

User’s Manual 6-7TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Maximizing battery operating timeA battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on

User’s Manual xvTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300General PrecautionsTOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand

6-8 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. If you will not be using the system for an e

User’s Manual 6-9TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3006. Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) to disengage the battery pack and then remove it f

6-10 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300TOSHIBA Password UtilityThe TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security: Us

User’s Manual 6-11TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Change (button)Click this button to change a registered password. Before you can change a passw

6-12 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Supervisor PasswordIf you set a Supervisor Password, some functions might be restricted when a us

User’s Manual 6-13TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Power-up modesThe computer has three different power-up modes as follows: Shut Down Mode: The co

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User’s Manual 7-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Chapter 7HW SetupThis chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your c

7-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300GeneralThis window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default and About. SetupThi

User’s Manual 7-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Boot PriorityBoot Priority OptionsThis tab allows you to select the priority for booting the compu

xvi User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: Dust, moisture,

7-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300To change the boot drive, follow the steps below.1. Hold down F12 and boot the computer.2. The fol

User’s Manual 7-5TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300USB Memory BIOS Support TypeThis option allows you to set the type of the USB memory to be used as

7-6 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300CPUThis function allows you to set the processor’s operating mode.Dynamic CPU Frequency ModeThis o

User’s Manual 7-7TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Built-in LANThis feature enables or disables the Built-in LAN.Device ConfigDevice ConfigurationThi

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User’s Manual 8-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Chapter 8TroubleshootingTOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability, however, should proble

8-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Make sure all optional accessories are configured properly in the computer’s setup program and t

User’s Manual 8-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Hardware and system checklistThis section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or

8-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300System start-up When the computer does not start properly, check the following items: Self Test

User’s Manual 8-5TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Overheating power downIf the processor’s temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with eithe

User’s Manual xviiTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300PC Card overheatingSome PC Cards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors o

8-6 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300BatteryIf you suspect a problem with the battery, you should check the status of the DC IN indicat

User’s Manual 8-7TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Real Time ClockPasswordKeyboardKeyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of t

8-8 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Internal display panelApparent computer’s display panel problems may be related to the computer’s

User’s Manual 8-9TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300DVD-ROM driveFor more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.Slow performance The files

8-10 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW driveFor more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.Some CD/DVD

User’s Manual 8-11TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Some CD/DVDs run correctly, but others do notThe software or hardware configuration may be causin

8-12 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300DVD Super Multi driveFor more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.Problem Procedure

User’s Manual 8-13TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300USB floppy diskette driveFor further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities

8-14 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300SD/SDHC CardFor further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options.S

User’s Manual 8-15TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Memory StickFor further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options.x

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8-16 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300MultiMediaCardFor further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options

User’s Manual 8-17TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Double-tapping (Touch Pad) or double-clicking (AccuPoint) does not workIn this instance, you shou

8-18 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300USB mouseProblem ProcedureOn-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operationIn this instance t

User’s Manual 8-19TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Fingerprint SensorUSB deviceIn addition to the information in this section, please also refer to

8-20 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300USB Sleep and Charge functionFor more information and settings, please refer to the Using the TOS

User’s Manual 8-21TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300eSATA deviceIn addition to the information in this section, please also refer to the documentatio

8-22 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Additional memory modulePlease also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options, for furt

User’s Manual 8-23TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Sound systemIn addition to the information in this section, please also refer to the documentatio

8-24 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300External monitorPlease also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options, and to the docum

User’s Manual 8-25TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300i.LINK (IEEE1394) deviceModemProblem Procedurei.LINK device does not functionMake sure the cable

User’s Manual 1-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Chapter 1Getting StartedThis chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information to sta

8-26 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300LANWireless LANIf the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administra

User’s Manual 8-27TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300BluetoothFor further information on Bluetooth wireless communication, please refer to Chapter 4,

8-28 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300TOSHIBA supportIf you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having proble

User’s Manual A-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications.Environme

A-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Built-in ModemThis information is applicable to the models equipped with a built-in modem.Network

User’s Manual B-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Appendix BDisplay Controller and Video modeDisplay controllerThe display controller interprets sof

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User’s Manual C-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Appendix CWireless LANThis appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and r

C-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Radio CharacteristicsRadio Characteristics of Wireless LAN module may vary according to: Country/

User’s Manual C-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3002.4GHz Band Channels Sets (Wireless IEEE 802.11 Revision b, g and n draft 2.0)*1 Factory-set defau

ii User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Table of ContentsPrefaceGeneral PrecautionsChapter 1 Getting StartedEquipment checklist . . . . .

1-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300SoftwareThe following Windows® operating system and utility software are pre-installed. Microsoft

C-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3005GHz Band Channels Sets (Wireless IEEE 802.11 Revision a and n draft 2.0)Frequency Range Channel I

User’s Manual C-5TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300*1 Factory-set default channels*2 The channel which can be used depends on the installed wireless

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User’s Manual D-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Appendix DBluetooth wireless technology InteroperabilityBluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA are designe

D-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Bluetooth wireless technology and your HealthThe products with Bluetooth wireless technology, like

User’s Manual D-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

D-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300TaiwanUsing Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in JapanIn Japan, the frequency bandwidth of

User’s Manual D-5TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3002. IndicationThe indication shown below appears on this equipment.(1) 2.4: This equipment uses a f

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User’s Manual E-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Appendix EAC Power Cord and ConnectorsThe power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the v

User’s Manual 1-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Getting StartedThis section provides basic information to start using your computer. It covers the

E-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300For the United States and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V

User’s Manual F-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Appendix FTOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer This feature allows you to set up a timer-activated

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User’s Manual G-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Appendix GTOSHIBA PC Health MonitorThe TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors compute

G-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health MonitorThe TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started using the follo

User’s Manual G-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3004. If the “Please click [OK] to run the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool to check the c

G-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Figure G-2 Lift the plastic film7. Slide the Cooling module cover back into place on the computer

User’s Manual H-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Appendix HLegal FootnotesThis chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA

H-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration.Under some condition

User’s Manual H-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Battery Life*4Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model, configuration, applic

1-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer, or use AC adaptors speci

H-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Wireless LAN*8The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LA

User’s Manual I-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Appendix IIf your computer is stolenShould your computer be stolen, however, we’ll help you try to

I-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300TOSHIBA Theft RegistrationSend to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbHTechnical Service and SupportLeibnizstr. 293

User’s Manual Glossary-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300GlossaryThe terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is

Glossary-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300KB: kilobyteLAN: local area networkLCD: liquid crystal displayLED: light emitting diodeMB:

User’s Manual Glossary-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300alphanumeric: Keyboard characters including letters, numbers and other symbols, such as pun

Glossary-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300buffer: The portion of the computer’s memory where data is temporarily stored. Buffers ofte

User’s Manual Glossary-5TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4: The names assigned to the serial and communication ports.command

Glossary-6 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300device driver: A program (called a “driver”) that permits a computer to communicate with a

User’s Manual Glossary-7TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Eecho: To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device. You can dis

User’s Manual 1-5TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3001. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor

Glossary-8 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Ggigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes. See also megabyte.graphics:

User’s Manual Glossary-9TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect

Glossary-10 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Mmain board: See motherboard.megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes

User’s Manual Glossary-11TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300numeric keypad overlay: A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to p

Glossary-12 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300plug and play: A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recogniz

User’s Manual Glossary-13TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300SS/P DIF: A standard of digital interface for audio.SCSI: Small Computer System Interface

Glossary-14 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300UUSB: Universal Serial Bus. This serial interface lets you communicate with several device

User’s Manual Index-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300IndexAAC adaptor, 3-3additional, 3-36connecting, 1-3DC IN 15V jack, 2-6ASCII characters, 5-7BB

Index-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300FN + F10 (Arrow mode), 5-3FN + F11 (Numeric mode), 5-3FN + F12 (ScrLock), 5-3FN + F2 (Power Pl

User’s Manual Index-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300MMedia care, 4-28Card care, 3-21CD/DVDs, 4-28Floppy diskettes, 4-29Memory card care, 3-22Memor

1-6 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Opening the displayThe display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.W

Index-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300RRecovery Discs, 1-14problems, 8-27Recovery hard disk drive, 1-13, 1-14Restarting the computer

User’s Manual 1-7TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Turning on the powerThis section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will the

1-8 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3003. Click Start. 4. Click the arrow button ( ) located in the power management buttons ( ) and sele

User’s Manual 1-9TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Benefits of Sleep ModeThe Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits: Restores the previo

1-10 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer.

User’s Manual 1-11TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Starting Hibernation ModeTo enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below.1. Click Start.2. Clic

User’s Manual iiiTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22Media care. . .

1-12 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Restarting the computerCertain conditions require that you reset the computer, for example if: Y

User’s Manual 1-13TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Restoring the pre-installed SoftwareDepending on the model you purchased, different ways for rest

1-14 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3006. After Recovery Disc Creator starts, select the type of media and the title you wish to copy, a

User’s Manual 1-15TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3001. Turn off the computer.2. Turn on the computer and when the TOSHIBA screen appears repeatedly p

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User’s Manual 2-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Chapter 2The Grand TourThis chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it is reco

2-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Left sideThe following figure shows the computer’s left side.Figure 2-2 The left side of the compu

User’s Manual 2-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clip

2-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Right sideThe following figure shows the computer’s right side.Figure 2-3 The right side of the co

User’s Manual 2-5TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Optical disc drive The computer is configured with a DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW or DVD Super M

iv User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Appendix DBluetooth wireless technology InteroperabilityBluetooth wireless technology and your Heal

2-6 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300BackThe following figure shows the computer’s back.Figure 2-4 The back of the computerDC IN 15V ja

User’s Manual 2-7TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300UndersideThe following figure shows the underside of the computer. You should ensure that the disp

2-8 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Memory module slot The memory module slot allows for the installation, replacement and removal of

User’s Manual 2-9TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Front with the display openThis section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order t

2-10 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your c

User’s Manual 2-11TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such

2-12 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300IndicatorsThis section explains indicator functions.System indicatorsLED system indicators next t

User’s Manual 2-13TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Keyboard indicatorsThe following figures show the positions of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the ke

2-14 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Figure 2-9 Keypad overlay indicatorsOptical disc drivesThe computer is installed with a DVD-ROM,

User’s Manual 2-15TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Writable discsThis section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications

User’s Manual vTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Copyright© 2008 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual c

2-16 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300DVD-ROM driveThe full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3

User’s Manual 2-17TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300AC adaptorThe AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts an

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User’s Manual 3-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Chapter 3Hardware, Utilities and OptionsHardwareThis section describes the hardware of your comput

3-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300MemoryPower Memory slots 512, 1,024, 2,048 or 4,096MB memory modules can be installed in the compu

User’s Manual 3-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300DisksLegal Footnote (Battery Life)*4For more information regarding Battery Life, please refer to t

3-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Optical disc driveDisplayThe computer’s internal display panel supports high-resolution video grap

User’s Manual 3-5TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300SoundMultimediaCommunications Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”))*7For more informati

3-6 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Special featuresThe following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced feat

User’s Manual 3-7TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Display automatic power off *1This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer’s display

vi User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300xD-Picture Card is a trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation.Other trademarks and registered trademarks n

3-8 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Heat dispersal *1To protect against overheating, the processor has an internal temperature sensor

User’s Manual 3-9TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300TOSHIBA Value Added PackageThis section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on

3-10 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic ToolThe TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration

User’s Manual 3-11TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Utilities and ApplicationsThis section describes the pre-installed utilities that come with the c

3-12 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 Frame dropping, audio skipping or out of synch audio and video may occur during playback of som

User’s Manual 3-13TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300TOSHIBA Disc CreatorYou can create CD’s and DVD’s in a number of formats including audio CD’s tha

3-14 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge UtilityThis utility is able to either enable or disable the USB Slee

User’s Manual 3-15TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Optional devicesOptional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility. This

3-16 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Inserting a PC CardThe Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert PC Cards while the comput

User’s Manual 3-17TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3005. Grasp the PC Card and remove it.Figure 3-2 Removing the PC CardSmart CardA Smart Card is a cre

User’s Manual viiTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Modem warning noticeConformity StatementThe equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “C

3-18 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Inserting a Smart CardThe Smart Card slot is located on the right side of the computer. The Windo

User’s Manual 3-19TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Removing a Smart CardTo remove a Smart Card, follow the steps as detailed below:1. Open the Safel

3-20 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Figure 3-5 Examples of memory mediaMemory mediaThis section provides the important safety precaut

User’s Manual 3-21TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB. The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 16

3-22 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Memory card care Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record

User’s Manual 3-23TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Removing a memory mediaThe following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices.

3-24 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Additional memory moduleYou can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase

User’s Manual 3-25TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Installing a memory moduleTo install a memory module, follow the steps as detailed below:1. Shut

3-26 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3008. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screw.Figure 3-10 Seating the mem

User’s Manual 3-27TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Removing a memory moduleTo remove the memory module, follow the steps as detailed below:1. Shut d

viii User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Following information is only for EU-member StatesDisposal of productsDisposal of batteries and/o

3-28 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S30010. Install the battery pack - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power an

User’s Manual 3-29TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300USB FDD KitThe USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy diskette an

3-30 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette driveWhen you have finished using the USB floppy diskette d

User’s Manual 3-31TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Disconnecting an eSATA deviceWhen you have finished using an eSATA device, you can follow the pro

3-32 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300 If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub, do not connect or disconnect other device

User’s Manual 3-33TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Disconnecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cableTo disconnect the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable, follow the st

3-34 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300TOSHIBA Express Port ReplicatorIn addition to the ports available on the computer, the TOSHIBA Ex

User’s Manual 3-35TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Security lockA security locks enable you to anchor your computer a desk or other heavy object in

3-36 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Optional accessoriesYou are able to add a number of options and accessories in order to make your

User’s Manual 4-1TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Chapter 4Operating BasicsThis chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, highlights

User’s Manual ixTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries Discard this computer in accordance with ap

4-2 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Using the AccuPointTo use the AccuPoint, simply push it with your finger tip in the direction you

User’s Manual 4-3TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Using the Fingerprint SensorThis product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of en

4-4 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Points to note about the Fingerprint SensorPlease be aware of the following considerations when us

User’s Manual 4-5TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate. Enroll two or more fin

4-6 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3003. On the User’s Fingers screen click the box above the finger you wish to register.If any of the

User’s Manual 4-7TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S3003. The User’s Fingers screen is displayed. To delete all registered fingerprints To delete indiv

4-8 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility softwareThe Encrypting File System (EFS) is a Windows

User’s Manual 4-9TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300How to Enable Fingerprint Pre-OS Authentication SettingsIt is necessary to first enroll your finge

4-10 User’s ManualTECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300It is necessary to register the User/BIOS Password and Windows Logon Password before using the Fi

User’s Manual 4-11TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300Web CameraWeb Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your co