User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® U300/U305 Series User's Guide1Contents26Introduction33This guide34Safety icons35Other icons used35Other documentation36Service options36Chapter 1: Getting Started37Selecting a place to work37Creating a computer-friendly environment37Keeping yourself comfortable38Precautions38Important information on your computer’s cooling fan39Setting up your computer40Setting up your software40Registering your computer with Toshiba41Adding optional external devices41Connecting to a power source42Charging the main battery44Using the computer for the first time45Opening the display panel45Your computer’s features and specifications46Turning on the power46Adding memory (optional)47Installing a memory module47Removing a memory module53Checking total memory55Using the TouchPad™55Scrolling with the TouchPad™56Control buttons56Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™56Using external display devices56Directing the display output when you turn on the computer57Adjusting the quality of the external display58Using an external keyboard58Using a mouse58Connecting a printer59Setting up a printer60Connecting an optional external diskette drive60Turning off the computer61Options for turning off the computer61Using the Shut Down command64Using and configuring Hibernation mode66Using and configuring Sleep mode68Closing the display panel71Customizing your computer’s settings71Caring for your computer71Cleaning the computer71Moving the computer71Using a computer lock72Chapter 2: Learning the Basics73Computing tips73Using the keyboard75Character keys75Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard75Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys76Function keys76Special Windows® keys76Overlay keys77Using the overlay to type numeric data77Starting a program78Starting a program from the Start menu78Starting a program from Windows® Explorer79Starting a program using the Start Search field80Saving your work80Printing your work82Backing up your work83Restoring your work83Using the optical drive83Optical drive components84Media control buttons85Inserting a compact disc85Playing an audio CD87Playing optical media88Creating a CD/DVD88Removing a disc with the computer on89Removing a disc with the computer off89Caring for CD or DVD discs89Toshiba’s online resources90Chapter 3: Mobile Computing91Toshiba’s energy-saver design91Running the computer on battery power91Battery Notice92Power management93Using additional batteries93Charging batteries93Charging the main battery94Charging the RTC battery94Monitoring main battery power95Determining remaining battery power97What to do when the main battery runs low97Setting battery notifications98Conserving battery power98Power Plans99Using a hot key to set the Power Plan100Changing the main battery101Removing the battery from the computer101Inserting a charged battery103Taking care of your battery104Safety precautions104Maintaining your battery105Disposing of used batteries106Traveling tips107Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features108Exploring the desktop108Finding your way around the desktop109Setting up for communications111Connecting a modem to a telephone line112Connecting your computer to a network113An overview of using the Internet115The Internet115The World Wide Web116Internet Service Providers116Connecting to the Internet116Surfing the Internet117Internet features117Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet118Exploring audio features118Recording sounds118Using external speakers or headphones119Web Cam119Using PC Cards120Inserting a PC Card120Removing a PC Card121Setting up a PC Card for your computer121Using an ExpressCard™122Inserting an ExpressCard™122Removing an ExpressCard™122Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot123Inserting memory media124Removing memory media124Using the i.LINK® port125Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities126TOSHIBA Assist127Connect128Secure129Protect & Fix130Optimize131Setting passwords132Using an instant password132Using a supervisor password133Using a user password134Deleting a user password135TOSHIBA Security Assist136TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility138TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility139TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility140Mouse Utility141Toshiba Hardware Setup142TOSHIBA Zooming Utility143TOSHIBA Button Support145CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer146TOSHIBA Accessibility147Fingerprint Authentication Utility147Fingerprint utility limitations148Fingerprint Enrollment148Fingerprint Logon149Power-on Security150Control Center151Password Bank153Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader156Fingerprint reader limitations158ConfigFree™158Getting Started159ConfigFree Utilities159Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong162Problems that are easy to fix162Problems when you turn on the computer163The Windows® operating system is not working166Using Startup options to fix problems166Internet problems167The Windows® operating system can help you168Resolving a hardware conflict168A plan of action168Fixing a problem with Device Manager169Memory problems170Power and the batteries171Keyboard problems172Display problems173Disk drive problems175Optical drive problems177Sound system problems178PC Card/Express CardTM problems178Printer problems180Modem problems181Wireless networking problems182DVD operating problems184Develop good computing habits186Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system187If you need further assistance190Before you contact Toshiba190Contacting Toshiba191Other Toshiba Internet Web sites192Toshiba’s worldwide offices192Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards194Hot Key Cards194Using the Hot Key Cards195Application Cards196Using the Application Cards197Card Case197Hot key functions198Volume Mute199Password security200Power plan201Sleep mode202Hibernation mode203Display modes204Display brightness205Disabling or enabling wireless devices206Disabling or enabling the TouchPad207Changing screen resolution208Keyboard hot key functions209Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors210Glossary211Index225Size: 7.06 MBPages: 231Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® U300/U305 Series User's Guide1Contents26Introduction33This guide34Safety icons35Other icons used35Other documentation36Service options36Chapter 1: Getting Started37Selecting a place to work37Creating a computer-friendly environment37Keeping yourself comfortable38Precautions38Important information on your computer’s cooling fan39Setting up your computer40Setting up your software40Registering your computer with Toshiba41Adding optional external devices41Connecting to a power source42Charging the main battery44Using the computer for the first time45Opening the display panel45Your computer’s features and specifications46Turning on the power46Adding memory (optional)47Installing a memory module47Removing a memory module53Checking total memory55Using the TouchPad™55Scrolling with the TouchPad™56Control buttons56Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™56Using external display devices56Directing the display output when you turn on the computer57Adjusting the quality of the external display58Using an external keyboard58Using a mouse58Connecting a printer59Setting up a printer60Connecting an optional external diskette drive60Turning off the computer61Options for turning off the computer61Using the Shut Down command64Using and configuring Hibernation mode66Using and configuring Sleep mode68Closing the display panel71Customizing your computer’s settings71Caring for your computer71Cleaning the computer71Moving the computer71Using a computer lock72Chapter 2: Learning the Basics73Computing tips73Using the keyboard75Character keys75Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard75Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys76Function keys76Special Windows® keys76Overlay keys77Using the overlay to type numeric data77Starting a program78Starting a program from the Start menu78Starting a program from Windows® Explorer79Starting a program using the Start Search field80Saving your work80Printing your work82Backing up your work83Restoring your work83Using the optical drive83Optical drive components84Media control buttons85Inserting a compact disc85Playing an audio CD87Playing optical media88Creating a CD/DVD88Removing a disc with the computer on89Removing a disc with the computer off89Caring for CD or DVD discs89Toshiba’s online resources90Chapter 3: Mobile Computing91Toshiba’s energy-saver design91Running the computer on battery power91Battery Notice92Power management93Using additional batteries93Charging batteries93Charging the main battery94Charging the RTC battery94Monitoring main battery power95Determining remaining battery power97What to do when the main battery runs low97Setting battery notifications98Conserving battery power98Power Plans99Using a hot key to set the Power Plan100Changing the main battery101Removing the battery from the computer101Inserting a charged battery103Taking care of your battery104Safety precautions104Maintaining your battery105Disposing of used batteries106Traveling tips107Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features108Exploring the desktop108Finding your way around the desktop109Setting up for communications111Connecting a modem to a telephone line112Connecting your computer to a network113An overview of using the Internet115The Internet115The World Wide Web116Internet Service Providers116Connecting to the Internet116Surfing the Internet117Internet features117Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet118Exploring audio features118Recording sounds118Using external speakers or headphones119Web Cam119Using PC Cards120Inserting a PC Card120Removing a PC Card121Setting up a PC Card for your computer121Using an ExpressCard™122Inserting an ExpressCard™122Removing an ExpressCard™122Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot123Inserting memory media124Removing memory media124Using the i.LINK® port125Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities126TOSHIBA Assist127Connect128Secure129Protect & Fix130Optimize131Setting passwords132Using an instant password132Using a supervisor password133Using a user password134Deleting a user password135TOSHIBA Security Assist136TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility138TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility139TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility140Mouse Utility141Toshiba Hardware Setup142TOSHIBA Zooming Utility143TOSHIBA Button Support145CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer146TOSHIBA Accessibility147Fingerprint Authentication Utility147Fingerprint utility limitations148Fingerprint Enrollment148Fingerprint Logon149Power-on Security150Control Center151Password Bank153Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader156Fingerprint reader limitations158ConfigFree™158Getting Started159ConfigFree Utilities159Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong162Problems that are easy to fix162Problems when you turn on the computer163The Windows® operating system is not working166Using Startup options to fix problems166Internet problems167The Windows® operating system can help you168Resolving a hardware conflict168A plan of action168Fixing a problem with Device Manager169Memory problems170Power and the batteries171Keyboard problems172Display problems173Disk drive problems175Optical drive problems177Sound system problems178PC Card/Express CardTM problems178Printer problems180Modem problems181Wireless networking problems182DVD operating problems184Develop good computing habits186Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system187If you need further assistance190Before you contact Toshiba190Contacting Toshiba191Other Toshiba Internet Web sites192Toshiba’s worldwide offices192Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards194Hot Key Cards194Using the Hot Key Cards195Application Cards196Using the Application Cards197Card Case197Hot key functions198Volume Mute199Password security200Power plan201Sleep mode202Hibernation mode203Display modes204Display brightness205Disabling or enabling wireless devices206Disabling or enabling the TouchPad207Changing screen resolution208Keyboard hot key functions209Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors210Glossary211Index225Size: 5.09 MBPages: 231Language: EnglishOpen manual
