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User’s Manual
TOSHIBA mini NB300/NB305
computers.toshiba-europe.com
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mini NB300/NB305 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 mini NB300/NB305 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
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mini NB300/NB305 MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of the MultiMediaCard Association. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual. EU Conformity Statement This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA’s web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.
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mini NB300/NB305 Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA. The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments may be: ■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area. ■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area. Therefore TOSHIBA strongly reco
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mini NB300/NB305 Following information is only for EU-member states: Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product. They will be separated at the recycling centres. The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005. By participating in separate collection of products and batter
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mini NB300/NB305 ® ENERGY STAR Program ® Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies. TOSHIBA is a partner in the ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating
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mini NB300/NB305 REACH - Compliance Statement The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007. Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according to REACH regulation. Please consult the following website http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/info/reach for information about
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mini NB300/NB305 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 TOSHIBA Value Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Utilities and Applications. . . . .
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mini NB300/NB305 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 USB Sleep and Charge function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 TOSHIBA Disc Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Using the web camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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mini NB300/NB305 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Bridge media slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Additional memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Universal AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 USB floppy diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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mini NB300/NB305 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA mini NB300/NB305 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 mini NB300/NB305 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and tr
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mini NB300/NB305 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 to perform some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t seem t
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mini NB300/NB305 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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mini NB300/NB305 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
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mini NB300/NB305 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 as
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mini NB300/NB305 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 use
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Introduction 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 mini NB300/NB
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Introduction ■ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA eco Utility ■ Online Manual ■ TOSHIBA mini NB300/NB305 User's Manual (This manual) Documentation ■ TOSHIBA mini NB300/NB305 Personal Computer User’s Manual ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Control ■ Warranty information ■ TOSHIBA mini NB300/NB305 Personal Computer Quickstart If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Features This computer incorporates the following features and benefits: P
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Introduction Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))*2 For more information regarding Memory (Main System), please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the *2 above. Disks Hard disk drive This computer supports SATA 3.0Gbps and is equipped with one of the following hard disk drive (HDD) types. The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different. ■ HDD ■ 160GB ■ 250GB Please note that part of the hard disk drives overall capacity is reserved as administration space.
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Introduction RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar. AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure. As the AC adaptor is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltages from 100 to 240 volts, however you should note that the output current varies among different models. Using the wrong adaptor c
