Toshiba Nb305 Manual

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Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility
To start the utility, click Start  All Programs  TOSHIBA  Utilities  
USB Sleep and Charge.
You can set Typical Mode/Alternate Mode/Disable USB sleep and charge 
function also in BIOS Setup menu. Please refer to Accessing HW Setup in 
Chapter 7 for how to start BIOS Setup Menu.
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge
This utility can be used to enable and disable the USB Sleep and Charge 
function.
Check the USB Sleep and Charge check box. In the default state this 
function is disabled.
■The USB Sleep and Charge function only works for compatible ports. 
This function is disabled in the default setting. 
■When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to [Enabled], USB bus 
power (DC5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the 
power of the computer is turned OFF.
USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices 
which are connected to the compatible ports. However, some external 
devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power 
(DC5V).
As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the 
device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external 
devices thoroughly before use.
■Using the USB sleep and charge function to charge external devices 
will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers.
■If USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the computer’s battery 
will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. It 
is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer 
when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function.
■External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC5V) function 
that interfaces with the power ON/OFF of the computer may always be 
in an operational state.
■When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected to 
the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC5V) supply may be stopped 
for safety reasons.
Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into 
contact with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with 
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Power supply mode settings
Your PC has multiple charging modes so that many different USB devices 
can be supported for USB Sleep and Charge function. Typical Mode 
(Default) is suitable for a wide range of digital audio players. 
However, determining which mode is suitable for your USB device is 
unknown without trying. Try each mode, using the following procedure, 
from Typical Mode to Alternate Mode(*1) to find the suitable mode for your 
USB device to charge. 
This function may not be able to be used with some connected external 
devices even if the appropriate mode is selected. In this situation, clear the 
USB Sleep and Charge check box and stop using this function. 
*1. Some computers may not support all modes.
Battery Settings
This utility can be used to specify the lower limit of remaining battery life for 
USB Sleep and Charge. Move the slider bar to specify the lower limit. If the 
remaining battery life falls below the setting, the USB Sleep and Charge 
function will be stopped. Unchecking the Enable under Battery Mode 
check box sets the utility to only charge when the AC adaptor is connected.
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA 
Disc Creator:
■DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creators Audio CD for Car or Home 
CD Player function to record music to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), 
DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW media.
■Do not use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in 
order to copy DVD Video or DVD-ROM material that has copyright 
protection.
■DVD-RAM discs cannot be backed up using the Disc Backup function 
of TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■You cannot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD-R, 
DVD-R (Dual Layer) or DVD-RW media using the Disc Backup 
function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■You cannot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD+R, 
DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW media using the Disc Backup 
function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual 
Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW to 
CD-R or CD-RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA 
Disc Creator.
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■TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format.
■You might not be able to use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA 
Disc Creator to back up a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, 
DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW disc that was made with 
other software on a different optical media recorder.
■If you add data to a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD+R or DVD+R 
(Double Layer) disc that you have already recorded to, you might not be 
able to read the added data under some circumstances. For example, it 
cannot be read under 16-bit operating systems, such as Windows 98SE 
and Windows Me, while in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 
or later, and in Windows 2000, you will need Service Pack 2. In addition 
to this, some DVD-ROM and DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW drives cannot read 
this added data regardless of the operating system.
■TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs - 
to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar 
utility.
■When you back up a DVD disc, be sure that the source drive supports 
recording to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R 
(Double Layer) or DVD+RW media - if this is not the case then the 
source disc might not be backed up correctly.
■When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, 
DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW disc, be sure to use the same type 
of disc.
■You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RW or 
DVD+RW disc.
Data Verification
To verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD/DVD 
you should follow the steps below before you begin the write/rewrite 
process:
1. Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps:
■Click the settings button ( ) for writing on the main toolbar in the 
Data Disc mode.
■Select Setting for Each Mode Data Disc in the Setting menu. 
2. Mark the Verify Written Data check box.
3. Select File Open or Full Compare mode.
4. Click the OK button.
How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator 
information.
■Opening the TOSHIBA Disc Creator Manual Start  All Programs  
TOSHIBA  CD&DVD Applications  Disc Creator Help 
						

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Using the web camera
Built-in web camera is provided with some models.This section describes 
the bundled webcam utility, which can capture still and video images. The 
web camera will auto-run when Windows starts.
Web Camera
If film is stuck, please unstick the protective plastic-film before using the 
Web Camera.
1. Microphone 3. Web Camera
2. Web Camera LED
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Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application
TOSHIBA Web Camera Application is pre-configured to start when you turn 
on Windows® XP; if you need to restart it go to Start  All Programs  
TOSHIBA  Utilities  Web Camera Application.
Using the Software 1. Capture Still Images 4. Video Recording
2. Open/Close Preview Area 5. Camera Resolution
3. Delete Recorded File 6. Capture Settings
Capture Still Image Click to capture a still image, and see a preview 
of the captured image in preview area.
Open/Close Preview 
AreaClick to open Preview Area. One more to close 
Preview Area.
Delete  Recorded  File Choose a thumbnail of recorded file and click this 
button to delete this file from hard disk.
Video Recording Click to start recording. One more to stop 
recording and see preview of the video in 
preview area.
Camera Resolution Choose resolution for Preview, Capture and 
Record.
Capture Settings Open Capture Settings dialog box.
Chooses from the Basic tab to select photo and 
video saving location, select Capture Format and 
Video Quality. 
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Using the microphone
You can use the built-in or an external microphone that connects to the 
microphone jack to record sounds into your applications. It can also be 
used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions. 
Since your computer has a microphone and speaker, “feedback” may be 
heard under certain conditions. Feedback occurs when sound from the 
speaker is picked up in the microphone and amplified back to the speaker, 
which amplifies it again to the microphone.
This feedback occurs repeatedly and causes a very loud, high-pitched 
noise. It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when 
the microphone input is output to the speaker (throughput) and the speaker 
volume is too loud or too close to the microphone. You can control 
throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute 
function in the Master Volume panel. Refer to your Windows documentation 
for details on using the Master Volume panel.
Wireless communications
The computers wireless communication function supports both Wireless 
LAN and Bluetooth devices.
Wireless LAN
The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct 
Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing 
radio technology that complies with the IEEE802.11 Wireless LAN 
standard.
■Frequency Channel Selection of 2.4GHz for 802.11b,g and n
■Roaming over multiple channels
■Card power management
■Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption based on an 128-bit 
encryption algorithm
■Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA™) support
■Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption
■The transmission speed over the wireless LAN, and the distance over 
which the wireless LAN can reach, may vary depending on 
surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point 
design and configuration, client design and software/hardware 
configurations. The transmission rate described is the theoretical 
maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard - the 
actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum 
speed.
■To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key 
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Security
■TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable encryption functionality, 
otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider 
using a wireless connection. If this occurs, the outsider may illegally 
access your system, eavesdrop, or cause the loss or destruction of 
stored data.
■TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or 
illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof.
Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth™ wireless technology eliminates the need for cables, such as 
desktop computers, between your PC and other electronic devices, 
example of printers and mobile phones.
You cannot use the computers built-in Bluetooth functions and an external 
Bluetooth adaptor simultaneously.
For reference, Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:
Worldwide operation
The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operate in the 2.4GHz band, 
which is license-free and compatible with radio systems in most countries 
in the world.
Radio links
You can easily establish links between two or more devices, with these 
links being maintained even if the devices are not within a line-of-sight of 
each other.
Security
Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security:
■Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible 
to falsify the origin of a message.
■Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy. 
						

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Enable/Disable Wireless communication with hot key
You can enable or disable Wireless communication (Wireless LAN, 
Bluetooth) function, with hot keys (FN+F8). No transmissions are sent or 
received when the wireless communication is turned off.
Wireless communication indicator
The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computers 
wireless communication functions.
If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN, restart the computer or 
follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize Wireless 
LAN. Click Start  Control Panel 
J Performance and Maintenance  
System  Hardware  Device Manager J Network adaptors and right 
click the wireless device then choose Enable.
■Do not use the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) or Bluetooth functionalities near a 
microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic 
fields. Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt 
Wireless LAN or Bluetooth operation.
■Turn Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a 
person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical 
electric device. Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device 
operation, possibly resulting in serious injury. Follow the instruction of 
your medical device when using any Wireless LAN or Bluetooth 
functionality.
■Always turn off Wireless LAN or Bluetooth functionality if the computer 
is near automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic 
doors or fire detectors. Radio waves can cause malfunction of such 
equipment, possibly resulting in serious injury.
■It may not be possible to make a network connection to a specified 
network name using the ad hoc network function.
If this occurs, the new network (*) will have to be configured for all 
computers connected to the same network in order to re-enable 
network connections.
* Please be sure to use new network name.
Indicator statusIndication
Indicator offThe wireless communication is set to off - no 
wireless functionality is available.
Indicator glowsWireless communication is set to on. Wireless 
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Wireless WAN Guide
Introduction
Depending on the model you purchased your TOSHIBA Notebook come 
with an installed Wireless WAN (wide area network) device. This device 
gives you the ability for a high-speed connection to the Internet, corporate 
intranet, and your email while you are away from the office. This section 
provides the information you need to get started and use your TOSHIBA 
Wireless WAN module.
Safety Precautions
Please read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort enclosed to the 
Users manual. It contains important safety information. 
Using your PC aboard an aircraft
Limitation of Liability
While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the 
accuracy of the information herein, product specifications, configurations, 
system component/options availability are all subject to change without 
notice. 
Installing a SIM Card
1. Shut down the computer - make sure the Power indicator is off.
2. Remove the AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer.
Present aviation agency regulations and airline policies typically require 
that you turn off your computer, disable Wireless communication in BIOS 
setup, and turn off any wireless devices, before boarding an aircraft.
■While it is foreseeable that during certain non-critical phases of your 
flight, certain computer and/or wireless technologies might be 
permitted for use on board an aircraft, use of wireless WAN 
communication is normally prohibited. Since this computer is equipped 
with the wireless WAN feature, please be sure to disable Wireless 
communication in BIOS setup even if use of wireless LAN and/or 
Bluetooth™ is permitted. For this computer model, Wireless 
communication in BIOS setup controls all wireless communications 
and wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth™ cannot be selectively turned on 
without also turning on wireless WAN. If the Wireless communication is 
enabled in BIOS setup, wireless WAN radio waves may be 
transmitted.
■Unapproved use of computer and/or wireless communication might 
interfere with navigation and aircraft communication systems, possibly 
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3. Turn the computer upside down.
4. Slide the battery safety lock (1) towards the release ( ) position to 
make the battery release latch movable.
Releasing the battery pack
5. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1) to disengage the battery 
pack and then remove it from the computer (2).
6. Locate the SIM Card Slot.
Always make sure the display panel is closed before turning the computer 
upside down.
1. Battery safety lock 3. Battery pack
2. Battery release latch
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