M305-S4910 password

My niece has a M305-S4910 laptop. She set a boot password on it and now has forgotten it. She hasn't used the laptop for sometime, but, now nees to use it for school. Is there any way to reset the password? The computer boots up and goes directly to the screen where it says "Enter Password". I cannot get into BIOS or any boot menus.
We have tried for hours to try and remmeber the password and no luck.
Thanks.

yes, you have to remove the battery, hard drive cover, hard drive, RAM cover, and RAM. Under the bottom RAM stick, you will see a sticker covering the motherboard. Once that is peeled up, you will see two triangular shaped pads on the PC board. Place the top RAM stick back in, and set the laptop on it's side so you can plug it in. Short out those 2 pads using a piece of wire, paperclip, pliars, tweezers, etc. make sure it only touches the 2 pads and NOTHING ELSE. Turn on the computer for a few seconds, then turn it back off. The password will be removed. It will also reset your time and date.
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Manual for a M305-S4910

Don't they give you any manuals for your laptop anymore. I just bought a Satellite M305-S4910 and there was no manual with it and
searched the web site thinking I could download one with no luck. Can someone help me.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Phylann wrote:
Don't they give you any manuals for your laptop anymore. I just bought a Satellite M305-S4910 and there was no manual with it and
searched the web site thinking I could download one with no luck. Can someone help me.
There may be one 'lurking' on the hard drive, but if you can't find it, this is the M300 Series User Guide:
http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/manuals/userguides/su2024953/SatM300_GMAD00166010_08...

M305-S4910 microphone doesn't work with Skype

I have a Satellite M305-S4910 which I bought in April mostly so we could Skype my daughter who is going away to college in Sept. It had Skype factory installed, had Skype stickers, a built-in camera and microphone and 64 bit Vista. However, the built-in microphone is unusable making awful scratchy sounds in Skype. I returned the machine and got another one -- same problem. Since then I have seen other users report the same problem. I have been trying to get this fixed now for months with no results.
It may just need an updated driver. My Conexant audio driver is 4.36.7.0, and there is an update 4.36.10.0 available (since December 2008). But ... it is only available for 32 bit Vista so can't be installed on my machine. I have called Toshiba literally a dozen times and haven't been able to get anyone who could do anything about getting a new version of the driver, or investigating the problem.
Is anyone else having this problem now? Does anyone know how to get Toshiba's attention? Is there some other way to get this problem fixed?
Thanks, Sherm

That user's problem is different since it affects all microphones -- the one we're discussing here affects only the built-in mic. I believe I have fiddled with all the settings provided for the Conexant mic; none had any discernable effect.
lmastro, if you are getting frustrated you might want to write to the General Manager of Toshiba's laptop-making Digital Products Division. I did that and finally got a response from an intelligent engineer, although no solution yet. The general manager's address is below. You can find his name here: http://laptops.toshiba.com/pressrelease/433653 (I'd post it but when I do the Toshiba moderator edits it out for some mysterious reason). I recommend that you tell him about your attempts to get the problem resolved through normal channels. My experience has been a 5 months-long nightmare so far.
General Manager
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Digital Products Division
9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, CA 92618-1697

No Sound, M305-S4910, W. Vista SP2

Hi,
I installed Window Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 on my M305-S4910.
The drivers installed correctly and without errors, everything seems fine, but I have no audio in the speaker and not in headphones, the volume is not on mute.
I tried reinstalling the driver's but it has not worked.
Please someone can help me?
Windows Vista SP2
Conexant hight definition SmartAudio 221, version 4.36.7.50
Thank you very much!!!

Thank you Hippo for your help!!!
I tray with support.microsoft.com and FixSound program but the problem are not solved.
My laptop not have a sound, I have Conexant hight definition SmartAudio 221, version 4.36.7.50 instaled in Device Manager.
Please help me.
Thank you.
Stifi

Toshiba M305-S4910 internet problems

I bought a Toshiba M305-S4910 last night and everything works great but when I tried to exit out of my internet explorer 7 several new screens of the internet would open. Everytime I tried to close one, like 10 more would open. the only way I knew how to correct this was to totally log off because they just kept popping up. It happened like three or four times last night. I have a Belkin wireless G router and was using that as my internet signal. I have used this before with my work laptops and have never had this problem. I really don't want to have to take this in to the store so any help would be appreciated.

aworden wrote:
I bought a Toshiba M305-S4910 last night and everything works great but when I tried to exit out of my internet explorer 7 several new screens of the internet would open. Everytime I tried to close one, like 10 more would open. the only way I knew how to correct this was to totally log off because they just kept popping up. It happened like three or four times last night. I have a Belkin wireless G router and was using that as my internet signal. I have used this before with my work laptops and have never had this problem. I really don't want to have to take this in to the store so any help would be appreciated.
Stop visiting shady websites and use a popup blocker.
This is not a problem with the machine, it's a problem of the website you're visiting (and to a lesser degree, IE in general on ANY machine). Many "less reputable" websites will spawn popup ads, AND those popups will spawn more popups when you try to click out of them.
Mozilla Firefox has a built-in popup blocker that should be sufficient. It's also, in general, more secure than IE.
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Help - Internal Microphone Problem Toshiba Satellite M305-S4910

Hello,
I really hope someone can help me. 2 days ago I bought a Toshiba Satellite M305-S4910 after reading rave reviews on BestBuy.com. After attempting to use the internal microphone I discovered the following problem.
When I am on a video chat, it sounds like there is a lot of static on the line. As soon as I plug in a headset, the sound goes away. I called best buy for the free 14 day support and they said I have two options. Bring it in to exchange for a new laptop or PAY for a service person to come troubleshoot it for me. I have spent the last 3 days transferring files, loading programs, and now I have just about everything set up on this laptop. I do not want to go EXCHANGE it for a new one and do that all over again. I can reload software if its something simple like that. Does anyone have any ideas how I can diagnose and possibly repair myself? Part of the reason I liked this one is the built in mic and webcam since I video chat A LOT!
Thanks
Kristine

Hi,
Since that the problem goes away with the use of external mic, it is very likely that the internal mic is malfunctioning or maybe a loose wire to the mic is causing the problem. Fixing these yourself means taking the notebook apart and possibly voiding your warranty.

M305-S4910 Microphone Issue

I have the same problem that was described eslewhere on this board. When I make an internet call (e.g. Skype) the transmitted volume is very low and the signal is very poor quality. Apparently someone was aware of this as the Toshiba support site directs you to an updated Conexant audio driver (Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221 4.36.10.0). The only problem is that it is impossible to install this driver. The inability to install this driver was noted in an earlier post: http://laptopforums.toshiba.com/tshb/board/message?board.id=brd_av&message.id=640.
You would think that if Toshiba got Conexant to update the driver specifically for their machine that they would have at least made sure that it was possible to install the update. Guess not. Any help would be appreciated.

So I spoke with Toshiba customer service and here is what they said. The most recent driver for Conexant Audio Drivers Upgrade (4.36.10.0) will not work with Vista 64 bit, only the 32 bit version. So they directed me to an earlier version of the driver that is 64 bit compatible (4.36.7.0). I installed this driver successfully but it made no difference to the microphone quality. As is the microphone is basically unuseable. The signal to noise ratio is so bad that it simply can't be used. Still looking for any solutions.

Sound not working - Satellite M305-S4910

This just started today and I have no idea why. When I click on the speaker icon to turn my speakers on a message flashes up that says, "No Audio Output Device is installed".
However, when I go to device manager and try to update the driver for the Conexant High Def Smart Audio 221, it says it has the most up to date driver. I tried downloading the driver and re-installing the driver for Vista 64 bit but it still doesn't work.
Any ideas on what to do or how to fix this?
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I have a Satellite A215-S7416 Laptop with Vista and the following worked for me:
Start>Run services.msc
Find Windows Audio
If it is started, then I don't know what to tell you
If it is not started, do the following
Right click and select properties
Click Dependencies Tab
Note the list "This service depends on the following system components"
Click OK and find those components in the list and see if they are started.
If they are not, then right click and select start.
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Dwm.exe help

I have a satellite m305-s4910. Recently I had an issue with the pc not loading furthur than a black screen. I have corrected that problem and have gotten back to the original problems. When the pc turns on I get a message about not being able to locate the file C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Temp\dwm.exe. Any ideas how to fix this problem. I am afraid I have a virus but am not sure which one or how to decided what it is and how to get rid of it. Nothing shows up in AVG scans but running PC cleaup kit I get a lot of registry errors. I'm not sure if that's related. Also I feel like I have been using more RAM than I should be. Around like 60-70 percent when I'm not even touching the computer. The windows sidebar will load up but you can't see any of the gadgets. Yesterday my built in mouse decided to quit working. I put in a usb portable mouse and it worked fine. Any suggestions on what I should do? Thank you in advance!

Desktop Window Manager (dwm.exe) is the compositing window manager that gives you all those pretty effects in Windows Vista: Transparent windows, live taskbar thumbnails and such.
Try running the windows repair wizard to see if that fixes it, if not then you may have to restore with your recovery discs.
If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you will need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer.
On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Repair your computer, and then press ENTER. (If Repair your computer is not listed as an option, then your computer does not include Startup Repair as a preinstalled recovery option.)
Select a keyboard layout, and then click Next.
Select a user name and enter the password, and then click OK.
On the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair. Startup Repair might prompt you to make choices as it tries to fix the problem and, if necessary, it might restart your computer as it makes repairs.
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Adobe Acrobat 7.0, 64 bit OS, & Warning 20225 for Adobe PDF Port Printer!

I've had adobe acrobat 7.0 for years, & just installed on my new toshiba m305-s4910 with a 64 bit operating system, & I'm unable to get the pdf printer to work.
Getting this error:
Warning 20225. Adobe Acrobat 7.0 setup was unable to create a new item: Adobe PDF Port Printer. The Adobe pdf printer may be unavailable.
GetLastError: the operation completed successfully.
Ha! No such luck!
acrobat 7.0 printer function doesn't work on my 64 bit os & I'm apparently not alone.
From what I can find online, this problem has been around for years, & still there's no fix!
Am I just missing something & there really is a fix out there?
If there is, in simple english terms & directions please, could someone please point it out?
Thanks, Donna

From: <[email protected]> | I've had adobe acrobat 7.0 for years, & just installed on my new toshiba m305-s4910 | with a 64 bit operating system, & I'm unable to get the pdf printer to work. | Getting this error: | Warning 20225. Adobe Acrobat 7.0 setup was unable to create a new item: Adobe PDF Port | Printer. The Adobe pdf printer may be unavailable. | GetLastError: the operation completed successfully. | Ha! No such luck! | acrobat 7.0 printer function doesn't work on my 64 bit os & I'm apparently not alone. | From what I can find online, this problem has been around for years, & still there's no | fix! | Am I just missing something & there really is a fix out there? | If there is, in simple english terms & directions please, could someone please point it | out? | Thanks, Donna Did you ever verify that v7.x is even WIN64 compliant ? Maybe it doesn't work becuase AA v7.x is NOT WIN64 compliant to begin with. -- Dave http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

SSL error 61

What do I do ? My macbook air does not trust when I try to lock on a cetrix server, that has to have full control.
Is writes: SSL error 61. You have not chosen to trust VeriSign 3 international server CA-C3 the issuer of the servers serurity certificate.
What do I do ?

Satellite M305-S4910
SSL Error 61: You have not chosen to trust "Entrust.net Secure Server Certification Authority"
Scroll down to..
Error message: "The server certificate received is not trusted (SSL error 61)."
at Citrix' site..
Common SSL Error Messages and Their Causes
-Jerry

Download problems digital signature and unknown publisher

I have tried to download adobe reader and it goes halfway then stops and comes up with ( digital signature and unknown publisher ). I am running windows vista with an adminastrator account.
All help would be appreciated

Satellite M305-S4910
I don't believe that model has a recovery partition. If you didn't burn the recovery discs, then you should order them.
Order Toshiba Recovery Media
-Jerry

My Mic Doesn't Work for Windows 7!

My laptop Model is a Satellite M305-S4910 I just last week got my laptop upgraded to Windows 7, but when I use video chat on MSN Messenger or Skype or any type of Audio Recording it doesn't work, or when chatting it seems like my voice is from a far distance, Please I need help, It's the only why for me and my boyfriend to talk from overseas, I really need this mic to work Please help me
Thank You

Thanks Chen, but still the same result.
I'll narrow down the scenario(actually two scenarios) as per the way it's behaving on Windows 7 machines.
Case - 1
1. I do a SetEnvironmentVariable remotely.
2. I go to that remote machine and search in advanced settings -> system env variables window. Dont click on the OK Button. Close these windows.
Result: Yes it is there as an entry.
3. I open up a command prompt and type 'set'
Result: No it is not set.
4. Again open up advanced settings -> system env variables window. Click on the OK Button. Close these windows.
5. Now open up a command prompt window and type 'set'
Result: It is set now
Case 2:
1. I do a SetEnvironmentVariable remotely.
2. I go to that remote machine and search in advanced settings -> system env variables window. Dont click on the OK Button. Close these windows.
Result: Yes it is there as an entry.
3. I open up a command prompt and type 'set'
Result: No it is not set.
4. I do a system restart.
5. Open up a command prompt and type 'set'
Result: It is set now
Any idea why this is behaving like this(more or less like setting a user level env variable), please ? I've to some way get through this obstacle to advance further. Thanks a lot for the support

Mobile phone bluetooth control on iBook

hello guys,
i am using a sony ericsson K750i mobile phone. is there any way/any freeware i can use besides "salling clicker" to be able to control iWorks or powerpoint on my iBook?
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MsVee wrote:
I just bought one of those new do-everything cell phones and I'm trying to get the phone and the computer to talk to each other. When I ran the bluetooth setting on my laptop, it found and downloaded the driver from Toshiba driver site, asked me to connect the device then froze. It keeps asking me to plug in the device over and over.
I've made sure bluetooth is enabled on the phone but not sure how to check the PC.
Any help, direction or advice offered would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
The M305-S4910 does not have Bluetooth hardware, so that's why the laptop is 'freezing'. Toshiba sells a USB adapter:
http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/adet.to?poid=429172

Microphone won"t work..Please help

I went to use Skype and I found out my microphone wasn't working. I was working just a few days ago.
I have gone to device manager and the nonly yellow error thing is for Microsoft 6TO4 Adapter #3.
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Did you run the Software Installer?
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