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User’s Manual
L300/L300D series
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L300/L300D series Copyright © 2008 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 L300/L300D series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual First edition April 2008 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, data bases and other intellectual property covered by
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L300/L300D series Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual. Macrovision License of
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L300/L300D series ■ Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adaptor matches that of the available power source. 115 V/60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Taiwan. 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan. 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. ■ If you use an extension cable with your AC adaptor, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products p
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L300/L300D series Modem warning notice Conformity statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your
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L300/L300D series Disposal of batteries and/or accumulator 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 dus
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L300/L300D series Optical disc drive standards TOSHIBA L300/L300D computer is shipped with the following drive preinstalled: DVD Super Multi (+-R DL). ■ The 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 haza
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L300/L300D series Manufacturer Type DVD Super Multi (±R Double Layer) Pioneer DVR-KD08TBM/DVR-KD08TBF DVD Super Multi (±R Double Layer) Pioneer DVR-TD08TBM/DVR-TD08TBF Important notice Copyrighted works including, but not limited to music, video, computer program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically permitted under applicable copyright laws, you cannot copy, modify, assign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work with the consent of the owner of the c
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L300/L300D series Table of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 TOSHIBA Value Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Utilitie
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L300/L300D series Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 Using optical disc drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive. . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 TOSHIBA Disc Creator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L300/L300D series Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 Chapter 10 Disclaimers Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix E If your comp
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L300/L300D series xii User’s Manual
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L300/L300D series Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA L300/L300D series computer. This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells you how to set up and begin using your L300/L300D series 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 of computers or if you’re new t
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L300/L300D 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 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 informati
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L300/L300D series Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, CTRL + C means you must hold down CTRL and at the same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third. ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s name or the text you are to type in is represented in
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L300/L300D series xvi User’s Manual
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L300/L300D 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 an
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L300/L300D 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 t
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L300/L300D series 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 preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items: ■ L300/L300D Portable Personal Com
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L300/L300D series Software ® Microsoft Windows Vista™ The following software is preinstalled: ® ■ Microsoft Windows Vista™ ® ■ Ulead DVD MovieFacotry for TOSHIBA ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER ■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition(Is preinstalled with some models) ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ Online Manual Documentation ■ TOSHIBA L300/L300D User´s Manual ■ TOSHIBA L300/L300D Quickstart ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Co
