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1. Figure 5 2 The numeric keypad overlay 5 6 User s Manual A350 A350D Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off 1 2 3 Hold FN and press any other key this key will operate as if the overlay were off Type upper case characters by holding FN SHIFT and pressing a character key Release FN to continue using the selected overlay function Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard function you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without having to turn it on ll 2 3 Press and hold down FN Check the keyboard indicators as pressing the FN key will turn on the most recently used overlay function if the Numeric Mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry while if the Arrow Mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control function Release FN to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric Mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow Mode by pressing a SHIFT key while if it is in Arrow Mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric Mode by also pressing a SHIFT key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation but you are able to generate these characters using their specific ASCII
2. E Hot key function E TOSHIBA utility launcher function The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides support to movement impaired users when they need to use the TOSHIBA Hot key functions In use the utility allows you to make t8he FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and they press one of the F keys in order to access its specific function When set the FN key will remain active until another key is pressed This section describes the pre installed utilities that come with the computer and details how to start them For further information on their operation please refer to each utility s online manual help files or README TXT file TOSHIBA Face Recognition Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba e F module installed TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows If the verification is successful the user will be logged into Windows automatically The user can thus avoid having to enter a password which makes the login process easier This software enables communication between the computer and external Bluetooth devices such as printers and mobile phones Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth User s Manual A350 A350D TOSHIBA Assist HW Setup utility TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility Ulead DVD MovieFactory for
3. AMD M780G Chipset model AMD M770 Chipset model in graphic chip by ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 External 256MB AMD M770 Chipset model in graphic chip by ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 External 512MB User s Manual A350 A350D Disks Hard disk drive Keyboard Built in Pointing Device Built in Touch Pad Power Battery pack RTC battery This computer is equipped with one of the following types of hard disk drive HDD E 120GB 160GB 250GB 320GB 400GB m 500GB Please note that part of the hard disk drive s overall capacity is reserved as administration space J Additional hard disk drive sizes may be introduced The internal keyboard provides the embedded numeric overlay keys dedicated cursor control overlay keys ay and Keys The keyboard is compatible with the IBM enhanced keyboard Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details The integrated Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest allow control of the on screen pointer and support functions such as the scrolling of windows The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC and calendar User s Manual 1 5 A350 A350D AC adaptor Ports External monitor Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 i LINK IEEE1394 Slots ExpressCard Bridge media The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batte
4. E Equipment checklist 1 1 ExpressCard 1 6 8 2 inserting 8 2 problems 9 10 removing 8 3 External monitor 1 6 2 3 8 15 problems 9 20 F FN 1 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce 5 5 FN 2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge 5 5 FN ENTER 5 3 FN ESC Mute 5 3 FN F1 Lock 5 3 FN F10 Arrow mode 5 6 FN F11 Numeric mode 5 6 FN F12 ScrLock 5 3 FN F2 Power Plan 5 3 FN F3 Sleep 5 4 FN F4 Hibernate 5 4 User s Manual Index 1 A350 A350D FN F5 FN F6 Output 5 4 Brightness Down 5 4 FN F7 Brightness Up 5 4 FN F8 Wireless 5 4 FN F9 Touch Pad 5 4 FN space Zoom 5 5 Front operation panel 4 6 Function keys 5 2 H Hard disk drive automatic power off 1 11 HDMI 8 16 Heat dispersal 1 12 Hibernation Mode 1 12 Hot keys 1 10 Brightness Down 5 4 Brightness Up 5 4 Hibernate 5 4 Lock 5 3 Mute 5 3 Output 5 4 Power Plan 5 3 Sleep 5 4 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge 5 5 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce 5 5 Touch Pad 5 4 Wireless 5 4 Zoom 5 5 HW Setup accessing 7 1 general 7 2 HW Setup utility 1 14 i LINK 1 6 2 5 8 19 precautions 8 19 problems 9 23 Indicators Battery 2 12 6 2 DC IN 2 12 HDD ODD eSATA 2 12 Power 2 12 es SS K Keyboard 1 6 5 1 emulating keys on enhanced 5 2 FN Sticky key 5 5 Function keys F1 F12 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 problems 9 7 Typewriter keys
5. to use the Print Screen function Carry out the installation uninstallation of the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER under a user account with administrator rights Do not change Windows Users while TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER is running For some DVD Video discs using the control window to change the audio track will also change the subtitle track User s Manual 4 17 A350 A350D Starting TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Use the following procedure to start TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER 1 Insert an DVD Video in the DVD Super Multi drive while Windows Vista is running When an DVD Video disc is set in the DVD drive the following application selection screen may appear If this occurs select Play DVD movie then click OK to launch the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER 2 Touch the CD DVD panel on the Front operation panel Or select Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER to start TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Operating TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Notes on Using TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER 1 Screen display and available features may vary amongst DVD Videos and scenes 2 Only operation buttons including Front operation panels which correspond to currently available and active features will be useable during DVD playback 3 If the menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control window s Top Menu or Menu buttons touch pad and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used Open TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER HELP TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER features and instructio
6. 9 2 User s Manual A350 A350D Software Hardware The problems may be caused by your software or disk If you cannot load a software package the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted in these instances try loading another copy of the software if possible If an error message appears while you are using a software package you should refer to the documentation supplied with it as this will usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next you should check any error messages against the operating system documentation If you cannot find a software problem you should then check the setup and configuration of your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist as described previously then if you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source the next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba part or product make sure the device or software can be used with your computer Use of incompatible devices may cause injury or may damage your computer Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas Internal display panel Hard disk drive DVD Super Multi drive ExpressCard SD SDHC memory card miniS
7. HM Click Start then click the arrow button E in the power management buttons IEO a a and select Restart from the menu E Press CTRL ALT and DEL simultaneously once to display the menu window then select Restart from the Shut down options E Press the power button and hold it down for four seconds Once the computer has turned itself off wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning the power on again by pressing the power button System Recovery Options and Restoring the pre installed Software About 1 5GB hidden partition is allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options This partition stores files which can be used to repair the system in the event of a problem The System Recovery Options feature will be unusable if this partition is deleted System Recovery Options The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore the system See the Windows Help and Support content for more information about Startup Repair The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair problems The procedure is as follows Follow the instructions shown on the on screen menu 1 Turn off the computer 2 While holding the F8 key turn on the computer 3 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Compu
8. If the pre installed files are damaged you are able to use the Recovery Discs you have created to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it To perform this restoration follow the steps below When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the Fn ESC key be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Recovery Discs into the optical disc drive and turn off the computer s power 2 While holding down F12 key on the keyboard turn on your computer when the TOSHIBA logo screen appears release the F12 key 3 Use the cursors key to select the CD ROM icon from the menu Please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information 4 Amenu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive On your Data drive you may find a folder HDDRecovery This folder stores files which can be used to recover your system to the originally installed factory state If you subsequently set up your hard disk drive again do not change delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual otherwise you may find that space for the req
9. If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 9 13 A350 A350D Problem The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough USB mouse Problem On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Double clicking does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Procedure Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Device Settings tab 3 Click the Settings button 4 Properties for Synaptics TouchPad V6 3 on PS 2 Port window is displayed 5 Select Sensitivity from the Select an item list 6 Select Touch Sensitivity and move the slider bar to adjust the sensitivity 7 Click the OK button Procedure In this instance the system might be busy Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached In this instance you should initially try changing the double click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as required and click OK In this
10. Illumination Illumination ON OFF This feature allows you to set conditions for Front Edge Logo LED touchpad illumination LED and Function button backlight LED Depending on the model you purchased ON On Default OFF Off User s Manual 76 A350 A350D 7 6 User s Manual A350 A350D Chapter 8 Optional Devices Il Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility This chapter describes the connection or installation of the following devices To connect optional devices such as USB device or External monitor to the computer be sure to check the shape and orientation of the connector before connecting Cards memory E ExpressCard E Bridge media slot E Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card E Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Mm xD picture card E MultiMediaCard E Memory expansion Power devices E Battery packs E Universal AC Adaptor E Battery Charger Peripheral devices Hard disk drive pack USB floppy diskette drive eSATA External monitor HDMI i LINK IEEE1394 Other E Security lock User s Manual 8 1 A350 A350D ExpressCard The computer is equipped with a single ExpressCard slot into which any ExpressCard device that meets industry standards either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor can be installed The slot supports hot plug connect
11. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure VORSICHT Dieses Ger t enth lt ein Laser System und ist als LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die n chste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Ger t nicht ge ffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne m rking er anbragt udvendigt p apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstr ler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse og at man ikke p apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig str ling APPARATET BOR KUN BNES AF FAGFOLK MED S RLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRALER Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsm kning som advarer imod at foretage s danne indgreb i apparatet at man kan komme til at udsatte sig for laserstr ling XV A350 A350D Important notice OBS Apparaten innehaller laserkomponent som avger laserstraining verstigande gr nsen f r laserklass 1 VAROITUS Suojakoteloa si saa avata Laite sis lt laserdiodin joka l het n kym t nt silmilie vaarallista lasers teily CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTM
12. Your computer s keyboard does not have a separate numeric keypad but includes a numeric keypad overlay which functions like one this is located in the center of the keyboard with the relevant keys having grey letters at their front edge The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on a standard 104 105 key enhanced keyboard Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow mode To turn on Arrow Mode press FN F10 the Arrow mode indicator lights and you are able to access cursor and page control functions by using the keys You are able to press FN F10 again to turn off this overlay function Numeric mode To turn on Numeric Mode press FN F11 the Numeric Mode indicator lights and you are able to access numeric characters by using the keys You are able to press FN F11 again to turn off this overlay function amp 0 P es ss 5 tac e HI TE EE 5 e Q wW E R T l wes ol A li D E se T i i T T 7 ia CTRL FN AT
13. m Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice HM Open the DVD drive E Install remove or connect external devices including the following SD SDHC memory card USB device external display i LINK devices optical digital devices Please verify your disc after recording important data DVD R R RW disc cannot be written in VR format Not support to output VCD and SVCD format User s Manual 4 15 A350 A350D 3 About Straight to Disc E Not support to record on DVD R R disc H Not support to record DVD VR format by HDV HDV support to burn DVD Video only Mm DVD VR format not support to add Menu About recorded DVDs HM Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RAM discs E If you use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc TOSHIBA DVD Player Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Notes on use Frame dropping audio skipping or out of synch audio and video may occur during playback of some DVD Video titles Close all other applications when using the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Do not open any other applications or carry out any other operations during DVD Video playback Playback may stop or not function properly in some situations Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be playable
14. 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB SDHC 4GB 8GB 16GB Memory media format New media cards are formatted according to specific standards If you wish to reformat a media card be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards Formatting an SD SDHC memory card SD SDHC memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards If you reformat an SD SDHC memory card be sure to reformat it with a device such as digital camera or digital audio player that uses the SD SDHC memory cards not with the format command provided within Windows Write protection The following memory media have a write protect function E SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card E Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data Inserting a memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To insert a memory media follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the memory media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Insert the memory media into the Bridge media slot on the side of the computer 3 Press the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made User s Manual 8 5 A350 A350D Bridge Media Slot Memory Media Figure 8 4 Inserting a memory media E Press gently until the cover into place E Make sure memory media is oriented pr
15. 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 4 12 User s Manual A350 A350D Mm 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 E 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 E 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 Select Settings for Each Mode gt Data Disc in the Setting menu 2 Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps E Click the
16. SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card 9 11 Self test 9 4 Sound system 9 19 System start up 9 4 TOSHIBA support 9 24 Touch Pad 9 13 USB device 9 15 USB floppy diskette drive 9 10 USB mouse 9 14 USB Sleep and Charge 9 7 Video Playback 9 24 Wireless LAN 9 22 xD picture card 9 12 Processor 1 3 R Recovery Discs 3 12 3 14 Recovery hard disk drive 3 11 3 12 Restarting the computer 3 10 S SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card problems 9 11 Security lock attaching 8 21 Sleep Mode 1 12 setting 3 8 System automatic 1 11 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 ENTER 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound system 1 7 4 19 Headphone S PDIF jack 1 7 2 2 microphone 2 10 microphone jack 1 7 2 2 Stereo speakers 2 8 Volume control 2 2 T TOSHIBA Assist 1 14 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 14 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 1 14 4 12 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 1 13 TOSHIBA support 9 24 TOSHIBA Theft Registration E 2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 12 User s Manual Index 3 A350 A350D Touch Pad 1 5 using 4 1 U USB device 1 6 problems 9 15 USB floppy diskette drive 8 12 using 8 13 V Video RAM 1 4 Volume control 2 2 W Web Camera 1 7 Wireless communication 4 29 indicator 4 32 Wireless communication switch 1 8 2 1 4 32 Wireless LAN 1 8 4 29 problems 9 22 X xD picture card problems 9 12 Index 4 User s Manual
17. User s Manual 9 21 A350 A350D LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB Wake up on LAN Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The does not work Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer s wireless Wireless LAN communication switch is set to on Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wireless communication please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Check to ensure the computer s wireless Bluetooth device communication switch is set to on Check to ensure the Bluetooth Manager application is running on the computer and that power to the external Bluetooth device is turned on Check to ensure that no optional Bluetooth Adaptor is installed in the computer the built in Bluetooth hardware cannot operate simultaneously with another Bluetooth controller If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 9 22 User s Manual A350 A350D HDMI monitor output function Problem Procedure No display Try adjusting the contrast and br
18. When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel Do not use excessive force when opening or closing the display panel 3 4 User s Manual A350 A350D Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power the Power indicator will then indicate the status Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for more information oT E After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you J have set up the operating system Please refer to the section Starting up for the first time for more information E Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1 Open the computer s display panel 2 Press the computer s power button Power button Figure 3 5 Turning on the power Starting up for the first time The Microsoft Windows Vista Startup Screen will be the first screen displ
19. particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a likelihood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video camera except for your personal enjoyment If you connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is currently exchanging data with the computer data frames might be dropped Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer before you MH Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer E Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer User s Manual 8 19 A350 A350D Connecting the i LINK IEEE1394 cable To connect the i LINK IEEE1394 cable follow the steps as detailed below 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer i LINK IEEE1394 port Figure 8 14 Connecting the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable in
20. s features capabilities and options Chapter 2 The Grand Tour identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function Chapter 3 Getting Started provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer Chapter 4 Operating Basics includes tips on care of the computer and on using the Touch Pad optical disc drive Audio Video controls the web camera the microphone the internal modem wireless communication and LAN User s Manual xvii A350 A350D 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 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 to be working properly Chapter 10 Disclaimers provides Legal Footnotes information related to your computer The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The ndex quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventio
21. the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB sleep and charge function E 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 E 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 metal products for example when carrying the computer in your bag 4 2 User s Manual A350 A350D How to enable disable USB sleep and charge function You can set enable disable USB sleep and charge function in HW setup Please refer to the USB Sleep and Charge function in Chapter7 Using optical disk drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD ROM based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor A Serial ATA interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD ROM an indicator on the drive glows T Use the DVD playback application to view DVD Video discs Loading discs To load CD DVD s follow these steps 1 When the computer s powe
22. 5 1 Windows special keys 5 5 Keypad overlay 1 11 5 6 arrow mode 5 6 numeric mode 5 6 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 7 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 7 turning on the overlays 5 6 L LAN 1 8 4 33 cable types 4 33 connecting 4 33 disconnecting 4 34 jack 2 4 problems 9 22 Media care 4 18 CD DVDs 4 18 Memory 1 3 expansion 1 16 installing 8 8 removing 8 10 Modem 1 8 4 26 connecting 4 28 disconnecting 4 29 jack 2 5 problems 9 21 properties menu 4 27 region selection 4 27 Moving the computer 4 36 MultiMediaCard problems 9 12 Index 2 User s Manual A350 A350D P Password power on 1 11 problems 9 7 user 6 11 Pointing device Touch Pad 2 9 4 1 Ports 1 6 External monitor 1 6 i LINK 1 6 USB 1 6 Power conditions 6 1 Hibernation Mode 3 6 indicator 6 3 panel power on off 6 13 Shut Down mode Boot Mode 3 6 Sleep Mode 3 8 system auto off 6 13 turning off 3 6 turning on 3 5 Problems AC power 9 5 Analyzing the problem 9 2 Battery 9 6 Bluetooth 9 22 ExpressCard 9 10 External monitor 9 20 Hard disk drive 9 8 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 HDMI Monitor 9 23 i LINK IEEE1394 device 9 23 Internal display panel 9 8 Keyboard 9 7 LAN 9 22 Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo 9 11 Modem 9 21 MultiMediaCard 9 12 Overheating power down 9 5 Password 9 7 Pointing device 9 13 Power 9 4
23. Documentation E TOSHIBA A350 A350D Portable Personal Computer User s Manual E TOSHIBA A350 A350D Quickstart E Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort E Warranty information If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately 1 2 User s Manual A350 A350D Features J This computer incorporates the following features and benefits Processor Built in Your computer is equipped with one processor and processor type varies depending on model To check which type of processor is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility by clicking Start gt All programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Chipset Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset or AMD M780G chipset AMD M770 chipset Memory Slots PC2 6400 1 GB 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots Maximum system memory size and speed are depending on the model you purchased If your computer is configured with two 2 GB memory modules or more the memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only depending on the computer s hardware specifications This is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory RAM built into the computer Various system components like the video adapter s GPU and PCI devices like Wireless
24. I O input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode MB megabyte MMC multi media card OCR optical character recognition reader PCB printed circuit board PCI peripheral component interconnect RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock S P DIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SLI Scalable Link Interface SO DIMM small outline dual in line memory module TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array XGA extended graphics array A adaptor A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms froma microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller Glossary 2 User s Manual A350 A350D alphanumeric Keyboard characters including letters numbers and other symbols such as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols alternating current AC Electric current that reverses its direction
25. LAN etc require their own memory space Since a 32 bit operating system cannot address more than 4 GB of memory these system resources overlap the physical memory It is a technical limitation that the overlapped memory is not available to the operating system Even though some tools might display the actual physical memory built into your computer the memory available to the operating system will still be approximately 3 GB only User s Manual 173 A350 A350D T E Maximum size of memory can be installed on Mobile Inte GL40 Express Chipset models is 4GB E PC2 6400 memory module works as PC2 5300 speed on Mobile Inte GL40 Express Chipset models E PC2 6400 memory module works as PC2 5300 speed on AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core Processor Video RAM Video RAM depending on the model you purchased Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset model Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset model Video RAM capacity shares with main memory and the proportion depends on Dynamic Video Memory Technology Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset model Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset model in graphic chip by ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 External 256MB Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset model Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset model in graphic chip by ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 External 512MB AMD M780G Chipset model Video RAM capacity shares with main memory and the proportion depends on ATI HyperMemory
26. Registration screen 3 Click the Next button to start the guide 4 First take a picture while moving your neck slightly to the left and right 5 Now take a picture while moving your neck down and up Or click the Back button to practice the guide once more 6 Click the Next button to start image capturing process Adjust the position of your face so that it fits within the face shaped frame 7 Once your face has been positioned properly the recording will commence Start moving your neck very slightly to the left and right and then move your neck down and up 8 Registration will end after you have repeatedly moved your neck left right down and up When the register succeeds below message will be displayed on the screen Registration successful Now we ll do the verification test Click the Next button Click the Next button to perform the verification test 9 Perform the verification test Face the screen as you do when you register a E f verification fails click the Back button and re register Please refer to step 8 from step 6 10 If verification is successful click the Next button and register an account 11 Register the account Fill in the account registration fields Fill in the all fields 4 24 User s Manual A350 A350D 12 The Management screen is displayed The registered account name will be displayed Clicking on it will cause the captured image of your face to be displayed
27. Setup The computer s RTC battery is a lithium battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations When this error appears the following action is recommended 1 Connect the AC adapter and let the battery charge for 24 hours 2 Press F2 to enter BIOS setup menu 3 Set correct time and date If you still see the error message after performing the above actions please contact your TOSHIBA service representative 6 4 User s Manual A350 A350D Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing and as such taking proper care of it will help ensure a longer operating time on battery power as well as deliver a longer life for your battery pack The instructions detailed in this section will help to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions E Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture E Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury JN E The battery pack is lithium i
28. System and Maintenance gt Power Options H Click Start then click the arrow button E and select Sleep from the menu H Close the display panel Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options to access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options E Press the power button Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options to access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer T E When the computer is in Sleep Mode the Power indicator will blink amber E f you are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode will consume more power while the computer is off Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions E Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down E Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise User s Manual 3 9 A350 A350D Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the computer for example if E You change certain computer settings E An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands If you need to restart the computer there are three ways this can be achieved
29. The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors Computers configured with a 32 bit operating system can address up to 3GB of system memory Only computers configured with a 64 bit operating system can address 4GB or more of system memory Battery Life Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer 10 2 User s Manual A350 A350D HDD drive capacity LCD One Gigabyte GB means 10 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 2 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the pr
30. avoid any potential damage Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive when the computer is turned off so that the next time it is turned on the previous state is restored Please note that the Hibernation Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the computer Save your data While entering Hibernation Mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive However for safety sake it is best to save your data manually Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Hibernation Mode Data will be lost 3 6 User s Manual A350 A350D l j a Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits E Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery condition E You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Hibernate feature E Allows the use of the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation Mode You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing FN F4 plea
31. codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down ALT 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT the ASCII character will appear on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold down ALT FN 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT FN the ASCII character will appear on the display screen User s Manual 57 A350 A350D 5 8 User s Manual A350 A350D Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by different power conditions including whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for that battery Table 6 1 Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor Battery fully Operates e LED Battery white connected charged LED Battery white DC IN white DC IN white Battery partially Operates Quick charge charged or no Quick Charge LED Battery amber charge e LED Battery amber DC IN white DC IN white No battery Operates e No charge installed No charge e LED Battery off e LED
32. computer follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer so its left hand side faces you 2 Align the security cable with the lock hole and secure it in place Security Latch Slot Figure 8 15 Security lock User s Manual 8 21 A350 A350D 8 22 User s Manual A350 A350D Chapter 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability however should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determine the cause All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring in the first place Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines E Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists as taking further action may result in data loss or damage or you may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem E Observe what is happening write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the computer s PRTSC key Please also be aware that the questions and procedures described in this chapter are meant only as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques In reality many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your resell
33. data and shut down the computer or place the computer into Hibernation Mode Please be aware that when placing the computer into Hibernation Mode the contents of memory will be saved to the hard disk drive although for safety sake it is best to also save your data manually User s Manual 6 3 A350 A350D E The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode In this mode data is stored in memory so if the computer loses power it will be lost E Battery type depending on the model you purchased E The availability of this battery is dependent on the model you purchased Real Time Clock battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar function and also maintains the system configuration while the computer is turned off If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system will lose this information and the real time clock and calendar will stop working in this instance the following message will be displayed when you turn on the power ERROR 0271 Check date and time settings D WARNING 0251 System CMOS checksum bad E Default configuration used Press lt Fl gt to resume lt F2 gt to
34. drive If the media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars In addition do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software User s Manual 4 11 A350 A350D Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices In view of this it is good practice to make two or more copies of important data in case of any undesired change or loss of the recorded contents TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the foll
35. from Sleep Mode Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard ESC 7 FI A Fi 5 FE FT Fa g Po fen fre fers PAUSE ave a af l ao ae oe z a m f sesen ff ereak If INS DEL v LJ l a g gt CTP TEE Ene J j k 0 Fal a a iiw ME R T ji 1 o TIP le fi e 5 s 56 l 1 hi u fe e U 0 e a a ee sHiFT z x E Y e AN M TE A gt smrt eno CTRL FN a M aur B er E Figure 5 1 A 104 key enhanced keyboard layout This computer s keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104 key enhanced keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard The FN key can be combined with the following keys to simulate functions similar to those of keys on the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard which are not on this computer s keyboard 5 2 User s Manual A350 A350D Hot keys rio fra Pe E or je E mN N LTY J Press FN F10 or FN F11 to access the computer s integrated keypad When a
36. if it is already installed in your computer TOSHIBA DVD This software is provided for playback of DVD PLAYER Video It has an on screen interface and functions Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER F Frame dropping audio skipping or out of synch audio and video may occur during playback of some DVD Video titles Make sure to connect the computer s AC adaptor when playing a DVD Video Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback User s Manual 1 15 A350 A350D CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Options The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer utility allows you to configure the read speed at which the optical disc drive will operate In use you can select either Normal Mode which will operate the drive at its maximum speed for quick data access or Quiet Mode which operates the drive at single speed for audio CD playback and which can lessen the operational noise This utility does not have any function when using DVD s You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use The following options are available Memory expansion Battery Pack AC Adaptor USB FDD Security lock 1 024MB 2 048MB or 4 096MB memory module DDR2 800 can easily be installed in the computer An additional battery pack can be purchased for use as either a spare or replacement Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for futher information If you
37. in order to connect the internal Modem jack The modem jack allows you use to attach a C modem directly to a telephone line JN E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN E Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX E Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offics E Avoid using your computer modem with the telephone cable connected during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Optical disc drive The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive User s Manual 2 5 A350 A350D gt DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to eee power the computer and charge its internal a batteries Please note that you should only use the model of AC adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase using the wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the computer OC Security lock slot A security cable can be attached to this slot and then connected to a desk or other large object in order to deter theft of the computer Back side The following figure shows the computer s back side Figure 2 4 The computer s back side Underside The f
38. in the country of use Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury E The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region For use in other regions please buy power cords that conform to safety rules and regulations in the particular region E Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug m When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts E Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface furniture or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the computer base and AC adaptor s surface increase in temperature during normal use E Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions 3 2 User s Manual A350 A350D 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 3 2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3 pin plug 7 Ei
39. it off also called warm boot soft reset or reboot See also boot RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A modular LAN jack Read Only Memory ROM Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S S P DIF A standard of digital interface for audio SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices SD SDHC memory card Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants SECAM L SECAM Sequential Color Memory is a broadcasting standard used in France SIO Serial Input Output The electronic methodology used in serial data transmission soft key Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay software The set of programs procedures and related documentation associated with a co
40. key the transmitted code is in turn representative of the ASCII character marked on the key kilobyte KB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabyte L L1 cache Level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache memory L2 cache L2 cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache memory L1 cache LAN A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material The viewingside coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crystal main board See motherboard megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte megahertz A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second See also hertz memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be vola
41. memory modules and the circuits locating close to the memory modules will become hot In this case let them cool to room temperature before you replace them Or you will get burnt if you touch any of them E Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems lt 6 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screw 4 Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed 7 Install the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes if required 8 Turn your computer over Battery Packs You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs so that if you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for further information Universal AC Adaptor If you frequently use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you Battery Charger The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge up to two Lithium lon battery packs without requiring the use of your computer User s Manual 8 11 A350 A350D USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1 44M
42. of display lowering it until the screen is displayed properly You could also disable Windows Aero to help correct this situation User s Manual B 1 A350 A350D B 2 User s Manual A350 A350D Wireless LAN Appendix C This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running with a minimum of parameters Card Specifications Form Factor Compatibility Network Operating System Media Access Protocol Data Rate Mini Card IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANS Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Microsoft Windows Networking CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK 54 48 36 24 18 9 6 Mb s Revision A and G 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s Revision B User s Manual C 1 A350 A350D Radio Characteristics J Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to H Country region where the product was purchased E Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4GHz and 5GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment R F Frequenc E Band 5 GHz 5150 5850 MHz queney Revision A draft N E Band 2 4 GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz R
43. of flow at regular intervals analog signal A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog signals application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols asynchronous Lacking regular time relationship As applied to computer communications asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or on used by most digital computers The right most digit of a binary number has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For example the binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte Bluetooth A short range radio
44. reading the CD or DVD remove any foreign objects or obstructions that may be present Check whether the CD or DVD is dirty if it is wipe it with a clean cloth lightly dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Please refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for further details on cleaning the media User s Manual 9 9 A350 A350D Problem Procedure Some The computer s software or hardware CD DVD DVDs run configuration may be causing a problem ensure correctly but others that these configurations match the requirements do not of the CD DVD media refer to the CD s or DVD s documentation if available Check the type of CD or DVD media that you are using the drive supports the following DVD DVD ROM DVD Video CD CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 ExpressCard For further information please refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem Procedure ExpressCard error Remove the ExpressCard from the computer and occurs then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected In the event that the ExpressCard is attached to an external peripheral device ensure that this connection is properly made If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your ExpressCard for further information If you are still unable to resolve the prob
45. t hear a ring Communication is cut off unexpectedly A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by NO CARRIER Character display becomes garbled during a communication You cannot receive an incoming call Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct please refer to the Phone and Modem Options link within the Windows Control Panel If the call is going through a Private Branch Exchange PBX take care to ensure that the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled Make sure that the settings are correct within your communication application Ensure that the communication application s tone or pule dialling selection feature is set correctly The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval try lengthening this time interval within your communication application Ensure that the communication application s error control feature is set correctly When transmitting data you should ensure that the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer you should check the flow control and communication protocol settings within your communication application Ensure that the communication application s rings before auto answer feature is set correctly If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider
46. technology designed to simplify wireless communication among computers communication devices and the Internet board A circuit board An internal card containing electronic components called chips which perform a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory boot disk See system disk bootable disk See system disk bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memory where data is temporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another User s Manual Glossary 3 A350 A350D bus An interface for transmission of signals data or electric power byte The representation of a single character A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit also the smallest addressable unit within the system C cache memory A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also L1 cache L2 cache capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy diskette or hard disk drive It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 10
47. the computer again If this has no effect check the Boot Priority setting within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information Please refer to your operating system documentation in order to determine whether there is a problem with any of the operating system files or settings User s Manual A350 A350D Problem Procedure Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive Please refer to the operating system s documentation or online Help File for further information on operating and using the Defragmentation utility As a last resort you should reformat the hard disk drive and then reload the operating system and all other files and data If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider DVD Super Multi drive For further information please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot accessa Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed CD DVD in the drive press it gently into the computer until it clicks into place Open the drive s disc tray and ensure the CD or DVD is properly seated it should lie flat with the label facing upwards A foreign object in the drive s disc slot could block laser light from
48. the quality of the disc itself and the way in which it is used E There are two types of DVD R media available authoring discs and general use discs Do not attempt to use authoring discs as only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive E You can use both DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge E You may find that other computer DVD ROM drives or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW discs E Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD R or DVD R Double Layer discs cannot be deleted either in whole or in part User s Manual 4 9 A350 A350D Data deleted erased from a CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM disc cannot be recovered You must check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it taking care that if multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected you do not delete data from the wrong one In writing to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media some space is required for file management so you may not be able to write to the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1GB Therefore in these circumstance even if you write only a small amount of data it might take additional time to fill
49. your notebook from the TOSHIBA Europe Backup Media Online Shop Please note that this service is not free of charge 1 Visit httos backupmedia toshiba eu on the Internet 2 Follow the on screen instructions You will receive your Recovery Discs within two weeks after placing your order User s Manual 3 13 A350 A350D Il Restoring the pre installed software from your ordered Recovery Discs If the pre installed files are damaged you are able to use the Recovery Discs you have ordered to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it To perform this restoration follow the steps below When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the Fn ESC key be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Recovery Discs into the optical disc drive and turn off the computer s power 2 While holding down F12 key on the keyboard turn on your computer when the TOSHIBA logo screen appears release the F12 key 3 Use the cursors key to select the CD ROM icon from the menu Please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information 4 Amenu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions
50. 24 bytes megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB and gigabytes GB where one GB 1024 MB CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD ROM A Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD RW A Compact Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips click To press and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated See also double click CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable cold start Starting a computer that is currently off turning on the power COM1 COM2 COM3 and COM4 The names assigned to the serial and communication ports commands Instru
51. 3 14 User s Manual A350 A350D Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it Using the Touch Pad To use the Touch Pad simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Ue a IFI g LP aS OLIT Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer and press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using y You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the J left button on a standard mouse Click Tap once Double click Tap twice Drag and drop Tap to select the item s you want to move leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and then move the item s to their new destination User s Manual 4 4 A350 A350D USB Sleep and Charge function i Your computer can supply USB bus power DC5V to the USB port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF Power OFF includes sleep mode hibernation mode or shutdown state This function can only be used for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge fun
52. 7 Internal display panel Apparent display panel problems may be related to the computer s setup and configuration please refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information Problem No display Markings appear on the LCD screen Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Procedure Press the FN F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority and to make sure it is not set for output to an external monitor These marks may have come from contact with the keyboard Touch Pad while the display has been closed You should try to remove the marks by gently wiping the display panel with a clean dry cloth or if this fails with a good quality LCD screen cleaner In this latter instance you should always follow the instructions with the screen cleaner and always ensure you let the LCD screen dry properly before closing it You should initially refer to the documentation supplied with you software to determine if it is this that is causing the problems Alternatively you may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool to check the general operation of the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Check to see whether that is a floppy diskette in the floppy diskette drive or a CD ROM DVD ROM in the optical disc drive if so remove it and try to start
53. ANOO6 ANOO7 ANOO9 ANO10 and DEO3 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB AN005 ANOO6 and GRO01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB ANO01 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB AN005 007 012 and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries regions ATAAB ANOO3 004 Specific switch settings or software setup is required for each network please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given User s Manual ix A350 A350D Following information is only for EU member states Pb Hg Cd Na 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 batteries you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health For more detailed information about th
54. B or 720KB a 3 1 2 floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer s USB ports i USB connector Disk In Use Indicator Floppy diskette slot Eject button Figure 8 8 USB floppy diskette drive USB connector Insert this connector into one of the free USB ports of your computer Disk In Use Indicator This indicator glows when the floppy diskette is being accessed Floppy diskette slot Insert a floppy diskette into this slot Eject button When a floppy diskette is fully seated in the drive the eject button will pop out In order to remove the diskette push the eject button in order to cause it to partially pop out of the drive and then remove it IN Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the floppy diskette drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the floppy diskette or the drive In use the following should be noted regarding the operation of the USB floppy diskette drive E The drive should be placed on a flat horizontal surface E Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20 while it is operating E Do not place anything on top of the drive pede 8 12 User s Manual A350 A350D Using the USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer s USB ports Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive To con
55. BA DVD PLAYER will only run when Colors is set to Highest 32 bit The Colors setting can be adjusted on the Monitor tab in the Display Settings To open the Display Settings click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Personalization gt Display Settings If the DVD Video image is not displayed on an external display or television stop the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER and change the screen resolution in Resolution on the Monitor tab in the Display Settings However video cannot be output to some external displays and televisions due to output or playback conditions When viewing DVD Video on an external display or TV change the display device before playing DVD Video cannot be displayed simultaneously in clone mode on both the computer s display panel and an external display Do not change the screen resolution while running the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER 1 2 TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER software is supported for playback of DVD Video and DVD VR The TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER does not have a parental control function In order to protect copyrights the Windows Print Screen function is disabled when TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER is running Print Screen functions are disabled even when running other applications besides TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER and when TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER is minimized Please close the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
56. Battery off DC IN white DC IN white User s Manual 6 1 A350 A350D Table 6 1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor Battery chargeis Operates not above low battery e LED Battery off connected trigger point DC IN off Battery charge is Operates below low battery e LED Battery trigger point flashes Amber DC IN off Battery charge is Computer goes into Sleep exhausted Mode and shuts down No battery e Cannot operate installed LED Battery off DC IN off Power indicators As shown in the below table the Battery DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack the following indicator conditions should be noted Flashing amber The battery charge is low the AC adaptor must be connected in order to recharge the battery Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is charging White Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light 7 If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge I will stop and the Battery indicator will go out When the battery pack s temperature falls to a normal range charging will resume this process will occur regardless of whether the comp
57. Charge function is set to Enabled USB bus power DC5V will be supplied to the external device connected to the compatible port If external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF Connect the AC adaptor to the computer or change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting to Disabled Instead use an USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 9 16 User s Manual A350 A350D Problem Procedure External devices Some external devices may not work when connected to the connected to a compatible port when the USB compatible ports do Sleep and Charge function is Enabled not work when Reconnect the external device after turning ON connected to a the computer compatible port If the external device still does not work connect device to an USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 or change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting to Disabled The USB WakeUp When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to function does not Enabled the USB WakeUp function does not work work for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function In that case use an USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 or change
58. D microSD Card Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo xD picture card MultiMediaCard System start up Pointing device Self test USB device Power eSATA device Password Memory expansion Keyboard Sound system External monitor Modem LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth TV output function HDMI monitor output function i LINK IEEE1394 device Video Playback User s Manual 9 3 A350 A350D System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items E Self Test E Power Sources mM Power on Password Self test While booting up the computer self test is executed automatically and the following will be displayed TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If the self test is successful the computer tries to load the operating system according to how the Boot Priority option is set within the TOSHIBA HW Setup program If any of the following conditions are present the self test has failed E The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except for the TOSHIBA logo mM Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally E The screen displays an error message In these instances turn off the computer check all cable connections and then restart it if the self test fails again contact your reseller dealer or service provider Power When the computer is no
59. E Microsoft Windows Vista Information regarding the use of this software with these operating systems is listed below with further details being contained with the electronic help files supplied with the software This Bluetooth Stack is based on the Bluetooth Version 1 1 1 2 2 0 EDR 2 1 EDR pecification However TOSHIBA cannot confirm the compatibility between any computing products and or other electronic devices that use Bluetooth other than TOSHIBA notebook computers Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 1 Fax application software Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 2 Multi user considerations On Windows Vista the use of Bluetooth is not supported in a multi user environment This means that when you use Bluetooth other users that are logged into the same computer will not be able to use this type of functionality Product Support The latest information regarding operating system support language support or available upgrades can be found on our web site http www toshiba europe com computers tn bluetooth htm in Europe or www pcsupport toshiba com in the United States User s Manual 4 31 A350 A350D Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable Wireless communication Wireless LAN and Bluetooth function with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the swi
60. ENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE VORSICHT DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFUHREN VON ANDEREN VORGANGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KONNEN GEFAHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN 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 copyright Please take notice that unauthorized copying modification assignment transmission and disposition may be subject to claims for damages and penalties Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord indicated in this manual Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional battery pack Use of wrong battery could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case xvi User s Manu
61. Hibernate while writing or rewriting the disc E Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrations such as airplanes trains or cars E Do not place your computer on unstable tables or any other unstable surfaces A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the hard disk drive and can be copied to DVD media by using the following steps 1 Have a blank DVD media ready 2 The application will allow you to choose from a variety of different media onto which the recovery image can be copied including DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW User s Manual 3 11 A350 A350D 1 IO Please note that some of the above media may not be compatible with the optical disc drive installed into your computer You should therefore verify the optical disc drive supports the blank media you have chosen before proceeding 3 Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows Vista operating system from the hard disk drive as normal 4 Insert the first blank media into the optical disc drive tray 5 Double click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows Vista desktop or select the application from Start Menu 6 After Recovery Disc Creator starts select the type of media and the title you wish to copy and then click the Create button 7 Follow the on screen instructions Your Recovery Discs will be created Restoring the pre installed software from your created Recovery Discs
62. LU Owner s details Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax Day BE E 2 User s Manual A350 A350D Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbreviations AACS advanced access content system AC Alternating current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc ReWritable CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DDR double data rate DIMM dual inline memory module DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R Dual Layer Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory DVD RW Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable DVD R Double Layer Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Double Layer FDD floppy diskette drive FHD Full High Definition FIR fast infrared User s Manual Glossary 1 A350 A350D GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HD High Definition Plus IDE integrated drive electronics IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
63. MI cable can send video and audio signals In addition to this it can send and receive control signals By connecting a TV which supports HDMI Control to this port the remote control for the connected TV can be used to operate some of the computer functions Provided with some models User s Manual peel A350 A350D eSATA lt 4 aie SF ate LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T The LAN has two indicators Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details E Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack It could cause damage or malfunction E Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply It could cause damage or malfunction eSATA USB combo This Universal Serial Bus port which complies to port the USB 2 0 standard is provided on the left hand side of the computer The ports with the icon 4 have USB Sleep and Charge function This port also has eSATA External Serial ATA function Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus port which complies USB 2 0 port with the USB 2 0 standard is provided on the left hand side of the computer The port with the icon 4 has USB Sleep and Charge function Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clip
64. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc 22 23 Kaigan 3 chome Minato Ku Tokyo 108 0022 Japan User s Manual xiii A350 A350D Pioneer DVR TDO8TBM DVR TDO8TBF Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED l PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 MEGURO 1 CHOME MEGURO KU TOKYO 153 8654 JAPAN Toshiba Samsung TS L633A TS L633P Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology Korea Corporation 416 Maetan 3Dong Yeongtong Gu Suwon City Gyeonggi Do 443 742 Korea xiv User s Manual A350 A350D International precautions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 1 DFA 1 VY Hi CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TOEN60825 ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAF BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDGA UDSAETTSLSE FOR STRALING CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is Classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station
65. Recording settings button 2 for writing on the main toolbar in the Data Disc mode E Select Setting for Each Mode gt Data Disc in the Setting menu 3 Mark the Verify written data check box 4 Select File Open or Full Compare mode 5 Click the OK button How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information E Opening the TOSHIBA Disc Creator Manua Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt Disc Creator Help Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA J How to make a Labelflash DVD Simplified steps for making a Labelflash DVD 1 Insert a Labelflash disc in optical disc drive Set PRINTING SIDE for underside 2 Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Lancher to launch DVD MovieFactory 3 Click Print Disc Label gt Label Printing Ulead Label Once is started 4 Click the General tab 5 Choose optical disc drive for Printer e g lt E gt User s Manual 4 13 A350 A350D 6 Add and customize the look of your images and text 7 Click Labelflash setting and choose Draw Quality 8 Click Print How to make a DVD Video Method 1 Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from video data captured from a DV Camcorder 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Laun
66. SB eSATA combo port on the computer Connecting the eSATA device To connect an eSATA device follow the steps as detailed below 1 Connect an eSATA cable to the eSATA USB combo port Make sure the connector is properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins eSATA USB combo port eSATA cable Figure 8 10 Connecting an eSATA cable to the USB eSATA combo port 3 E A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to T the computer s eSATA USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode If this occurs disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on E fyou connect an eSATA device after the computer has already been turned on it will take about ten seconds for it to be recognized by the computer Do not attempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive before this period has elapsed 8 14 User s Manual A350 A350D Disconnecting an eSATA device When you have finished using an eSATA device you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it 1 Wait for the indicator light of an eSATA device to go out to make sure all activity has stopped If you disconnect an eSATA device or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage an eSATA device or the drive 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardwa
67. TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides access to specific tools utilities and applications that make the use and configuration of the computer easier To start the utility click the Windows Start button point to All Programs click TOSHIBA click Utilities and select HW Setup icon TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communication devices and network connections help in the identification of communication problems and allow the creation of profiles if you need to switch between different locations and communication networks To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt ConfigFree You can create CD s and DVD s in a number of formats including audio CD s that can be played on a standard CD player and data CD s DVD s which can store copies of the files and folders on your computer s hard disk drive To start this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt Disc Creator This utility has the function of Physical Format and Write Protect to DVD RAM This utility is contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc Creator To start this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt DVD RAM Utility Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA allows users to instantly create DVD video or slideshow discs via a user friendly wizard interface with sp
68. TOSHIBA A350 A350D Portable Personal Computers at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machine Corporation Intel Intel Core Celeron Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation DirectX ActiveDesktop DirectShow and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks ot trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license ConfigFree is a trademark of TOSHIBA Corporation DVD MovieFactory is a trademark of Ulead Systems Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories User s Manual A350 A350D Dolby Home Theater is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC LabelFlash is a tr
69. U MEDIA CO LTD for 2 4x and 8x speed media DVD R for Labelflash FUJIFILM CORPORATION for 16x speed media 4 8 User s Manual A350 A350D DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or version 1 2 Victor Company of Japan Ltd JVC for 2x 4x and 6x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 2x 4x and 6x speed media DVD RW Ricoh Co Ltd for 2 4x 4x and 8x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 2 4x 4x and 8x speed media DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media E DVD Super Multi drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 16x speed DVD R and DVD R media 8x speed DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW and DVD R Double Layer media 6x speed DVD RW media 5x speed DVD RAM media E Some types and formats of DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer discs may be unreadable E 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to E DISC created in DVD R Dual Layer format4 Layer Jump Recording cannot be read E Ifthe disc is poor in quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may be noted ensure that you check all discs for dirt or damage before you use them E The actual number of rewrites to CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM media will be affected by
70. User s Manual A350 A350D TOSHIBA computers toshiba europe com Leadin g Innovation gt gt gt A350 A350D Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Preface General Precautions Introduction Equipment checklist 00 0 0c ee eee eee Features soc cides cede snd te eee ee ee ee Special features 00c cece eee eee TOSHIBA Value Added Package Utilities and Applications OPTIONS see ashes es Sa adn eae ei E DaKa BEEE ale The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 085 Left SId scien eene eae ieee eae ees Right Side 1 0 0 00 cece eee eee Back Sid 0 0 e cece eee eee Underside 0 c eee e eee eee eee Front with the display open 00005 Front operation panel 00e eee eee System indicators 0 00s eee eens Optical disc drives 0 00 eee eens AG adaptor ici s eee ees eee dee kisan agin Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor 005 Opening the display 0eeeeeeees Turning on the power 0 cece eee ee eee Starting up for the first time Turning off the power 00 cee e eee eee Restarting the computer 00 00 seeuee System Recovery Options and Restoring the pre installed Software User s Manual A350 A350D Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Operating Bas
71. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR qualified If the model you pem purchased is qualified it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies OWA 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 environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode TOSHIBA recommends that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA and the EU Commission According to the EPA a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR specifications will use between 20 and 50 less energy depending on how it is used Visit htto Avww eu energystar org or http www energystar gov for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program User s Manual xi A350 A350D Optical disc drive standards Your TOSHIBA A350 A350D computer is shipp
72. a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position E The SHIFT keys the Tab key and the BACK SPACE key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions F Never remove the key caps on your keyboard Doing so could cause damage to the parts under the key caps User s Manual 5 1 A350 A350D Function keys F1 F12 The function keys not to be confused with the special FN key are the twelve keys at the top of your keyboard these keys function differently from other keys ESC F1 F2 F3 Fh F5 F6 FT F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 qa a e on 23 go vt ace w oe a E F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and when used in combination with the FN key those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on the computer Please refer to the section Soft keys FN key combinations in this chapter for further information taking care to note that the function executed by individual keys will depend on the software you are using Soft keys FN key combinations i The FN function is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Please note that some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations and that the soft key settings are not restored when the computer returns
73. adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury 2 16 User s Manual A350 A350D Chapter 3 Getting Started J This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer It covers the following topics If the battery pack is not pre installed in the computer that you purchased please install the battery pack before you start using the computer All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for information on the safe and proper use of this computer It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer By following the recommendations in it you may reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your hand arms shoulders or neck Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer System Recovery Options and Restoring the pre installed software Use a anti virus software and make sure it is updated regularly Never format storage media without checking its content formatting destroys all stored data It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk drive or other main storage device to external media General storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain c
74. ademark of YAMAHA Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo and i LINK are registered trademarks or trademarks of SONY Corporation Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association xD Picture Card is a trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual Macrovision License of Notice For DVD Manufacturing License Agreement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights including U S Patent Numbers 6 836 549 6 381 747 7 050 698 6 516 132 and 5 583 936 Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited The copyright protection technology availability depends on the model you purchased Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help to protect yourself and your computer When using your computer Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body With extended operation heat can potentially build up in the base Allowing sustain
75. al A350 A350D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA A350 A350D 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 A350 A350D 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 to portable computing first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to read the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup If you are going to install ExpressCards or connect external devices such as a printer be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Manual contents This manual is composed of the following chapters appendixes a glossary and an index Chapter 1 ntroduction is an overview of the computer
76. an unacceptably high level with either J setting the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage Data in memory will be lost 4 36 User s Manual A350 A350D Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104 105 key enhanced keyboard by pressing some keys in combination all of the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard functions can be performed on the computer The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on which country region your computer is configured for with keyboards being available for numerous languages In use there are six different types of keys specifically typewriter keys function keys soft keys Hot keys Windows special keys and the keypad overlay Typewriter keys The typewriter keys produce the upper case and lower case letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen However there are some differences between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard E Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors E The lowercase el and the number 1 one together with the uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter E The CAPS LOCK function key locks only the alphabetic characters into upper case while the Shift Lock function on
77. ape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem execute To interpret and execute an instruction F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related information a file can contain data programs or both firmware A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor s activities flash memory Non volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Information in flash memory remains whether or not the computer is receiving power See also memory Compare RAM and ROM floppy diskette A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data floppy diskette drive FDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy diskettes Fn esse A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk function keys The keys labeled F1 through F9 that tell the computer to perform certain functions G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pictur
78. applications cannot be guaranteed 4 10 User s Manual A350 A350D When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media do not use the cut and paste function as the original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions E Change users in the Windows Vista operating system HM Operate the computer for any other function including such tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the display panel E Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the computer E Install remove or connect external devices including such items as a SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card ExpressCard Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo xD picture card MultiMediaCard USB device external monitor i LINK device or an optical digital device E Use the audio video control button to reproduce music or voice E Open the optical disc drive Do not use shut down log off Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode functions while writing or rewriting Make sure that the write rewrite operation is completed before going into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode writing is completed if you can remove an optical media on the DVD Super Multi
79. are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below JN Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment F Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of I your equipment Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Terminology This term is defined in this document as follows Start The word Start refers to the button in Microsoft Windows Vista User s Manual xix A350 A350D 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 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 E Dust
80. aximum DVD RW write 8 speed maximum DVD RAM write 5 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 24 speed maximum Ultra speed media AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 90 to 264 volts and to a frequency of either 47 or 63 hertz enabling you to use this computer in almost any country region The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and to the computer Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for further information Figure 2 10 The AC adaptor 2 pin plug User s Manual 2 15 A350 A350D Figure 2 11 The AC adaptor 3 pin plug A E Depending on the model in question either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor T power lead will be bundled with the computer E Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug E The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside of this region In order to use the adaptor computer in other regions you should please buy a power cord that conforms to the safety rules and regulations in that particular region Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC
81. ayed when you turn on the power Follow the on screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system y When it is displayed be sure to read the Software License Terms T carefully User s Manual 3 5 A350 A350D Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes either Shut Down Mode Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode Shut Down Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen the next time it is turned on 1 If you have entered data either save it to the hard disk drive or to other storage media 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped before removing the CD DVD or floppy diskette Make sure the Hard Disk Drive indicator is off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk E Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data E Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read write Doing so can cause data loss 3 Click Start 4 Click the arrow button E located in the power management buttons 5 lee wal and select Shut Down from the menu Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately wait a short period to
82. by placing the computer into Sleep Mode In this mode data is maintained in the computer s main memory so that when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled always completely shut down the computer This includes turning off any wireless communication switches or devices and canceling settings that reactivate the computer automatically such as a timer recording function Failure to completely shut down the computer in this way could allow the operating system to reactivate and run pre programmed tasks or preserve unsaved data which could interfere with aviation or other systems possibly causing serious injury E Before entering Sleep Mode be sure to save your data E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep Mode The computer or the memory module could be damaged E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory could be lost E When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options E 7o restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode press and hold the power button or any key on the keyboard f
83. cher to launch DVD MovieFactory 2 Insert a DVD RW or DVD RW disc in Burner 3 Click Video Disc gt Burn Video to Disc to launch Direct Recording dialog box choose DVD Video VR to invoke Straight Capture to Disc Page 4 Choose DVD Video format 5 Choose the capture source is DV 6 Press Capture button Method 2 Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from adding video source 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory 2 Click Video Disc gt New Project to invoke 2 Launcher choose your project type then invoke DVD MovieFactory 3 Add source from HD Disk by click Add Video files button to invoke browser dialog box 4 Choose the source video then go to Next page to apply Menu 5 After choose the menu template press Next button to go to Burning Page 6 Choose the output type then press Burn button How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory Please refer to the Help and Manual files for additional Ulead DVD MovieFactory information Opening the Ulead DVD MovieFactory Manual Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt User Manual gt DVD MovieFactory User Manual 4 14 User s Manual A350 A350D Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD 1 Editing digital video Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactor
84. computer HM Close the display panel E Do not pick up the computer by its display panel E Before carrying your computer shut it down disconnect the AC adaptor and allow it to cool down a failure to follow this instruction may result in minor heat injury E Becareful not to subject the computer to impact or shock a failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to computer computer failure or loss of data E Never transport your computer with any cards installed this may cause damage to either the computer and or the card resulting in product failure E Always use a Suitable carry case when transporting the computer E When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything E Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements Heat dispersal To protect from overheating the CPU has an internal temperature sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan These functions are controlled within the Power Options When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed F If the CPU temperature reaches
85. ction If this occurs the outsider may illegally access your system eavesdrop or cause the loss or destruction of stored data E 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 computer s 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 E Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message E Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy 4 30 User s Manual A350 A350D Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA J Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems
86. ction hereinafter called compatible ports Compatible ports are USB ports that have the 4 symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players However the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device E The USB Sleep and Charge function only works for compatible ports This function is disabled in the default setting To enable it you must change Disabled to Enabled in the HW setup E When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled in HW Setup 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 E Using the USB sleep and charge function to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers E f external devices are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer
87. ctions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices compatibility 1 The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred 2 the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component Glossary 4 User s Manual A350 A350D components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system Composite Video YUV A standard video signal used to transmit images e g from a VCR to a TV computer program A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Setup program to control your system configuration controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboard controller co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations CPU Central Processing Unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum t
88. ctivated the keys with grey markings on their bottom edge become either numeric keypad keys FN F11 or cursor control keys FN F10 Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys taking care to note that the power on default for both settings is off in EN Press FN F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off e re Yo J Press FN ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad Hot keys pressing FN a function or ESC key let you enable or disable certain features of the computer fesce C_N Mute Pressing FN ESC turns the volume on and off FN fr P Lock Pressing FN F1 enters Lock computer mode To restore your desktop you need to log on again Ie amp a Power Plan Pressing FN F2 changes the power settings User s Manual 5 3 A350 A350D T J E Sleep Pressing FN F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode eo amp Hibernate Pressing FN F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode e Be Output Pressing FN F5 changes the active display device Brightness Down Pressing FN F6 decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps J E Brightness Up Pressing FN F7 increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps m B e J Wireless Pressin
89. d Disk Drive indicator to go out E Donot touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries To remove a discharged battery follow the steps as detailed below 1 Save your work 2 Turn the computer s power off ensure that the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down User s Manual 6 9 A350 A350D 5 Slide the battery safety lock towards the release Gq position to make the battery release latch movable Battery Pack Figure 6 1 Releasing the battery pack 1 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch 1 to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer 2 Battery Pack Figure 6 2 Releasing the battery pack 2 6 10 User s Manual A350 A350D To install a battery follow the steps as detailed below 1 Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer 1 2 Ensu
90. d peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk nonvolatile memory Memory usually read only ROM that is capable of permanently storing information Turning the computer s power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement O OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device online state A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data operating system A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating data files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral device output The results of a computer operation Output commonly indicates data 1 printed on paper 2 displayed at a terminal 3 sent through the serial port of internal modem or 4 stored on some magnetic media Glossary 10 User s Manual A350 A350D P PAL PAL Phase Alternating Line is the dominant video and broadcasting standard in Europe par
91. dicator will glow amber while the battery is being charged Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Battery Pack about 12 or longer about 4 or longer 3 cell 6 cell 9 cell RTC battery about 24 about 24 with AC or Battery pack Please be aware that the charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you are using the computer if you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Please refer to the section Maximizing battery operating time for further information Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions E The battery is extremely hot or cold if the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity you should charge it at room temperature of between 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F E The battery is nearly completely discharged In this instance you should leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease
92. e E If you have extra battery packs rotate their use E If you will not be using the system for an extended period for example for more than one month remove the battery pack from the computer 6 8 User s Manual A350 A350D E Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged overcharging will make the battery hot and can shorten its operating life E If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor E Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging and will need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operating life In addition to this you might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source for an extended period of time This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following steps JN E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost E n Hibernation Mode data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Har
93. e DVD R drive to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM or DVD R Dual Layer discs TOSHIBA Disc Creator and Ulead DVD MovieFactory are provided as writing software with this computer Ulead DVD MovieFactory can be used to write files in video format TOSHIBA Disc Creator can be used to write data E Please refer to the Writable discs section in Chapter 2 for details about the types of writable CD and DVD discs that can be supported by this computer E Do not turn off the power to the optical disc drive while the computer is accessing it as this may cause you to lose data E CD R RW media cannot be accessed using the Create CD DVD option in Media Center E 7o write data to CD R RW media use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator feature that is installed on your computer When writing information to media using an optical drive you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live power socket It is possible that if data is written while powered by the battery pack the write process may sometimes fail due to low battery power in these instances data loss may occur Important message Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi drive please read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so you may find that theDVD Super Multi drive drive may not function properly and yo
94. e collection and recycling programmes available in your country please visit our website http eu computers toshiba europe com or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of batteries and or accumulators 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 dust bin symbol By participating in separate collection of batteries you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country please visit our website http eu computers toshiba europe com or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product This symbol may not be displayed depending on the country and region where you purchased User s Manual A350 A350D GOST IloptraTtTuBHBUH KomnbpworTtep Hsrorosputreas Toshiba Europe GmbH Aapec Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany Caenano Bn Kurtae ENERGY STAR Program
95. e the headphone connection is secure Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound function is enabled If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider In this instance you may be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to the computer please refer to Sound system in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for further information Volume cannot be adjusted when Windows is turned on or turned off If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Adjust the volume control Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume and turn it counter clockwise to decrease the volume Turn the volume control while verifying the volume in order to adjust Volume cannot be adjusted when Windows is turned on or turned off If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 9 19 A350 A350D External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information Problem Monitor does not turn on No display Display error occurs Procedure After confirming that the monitor s power switch is on you should check the connections to make sure that the power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the mo
96. eat as the material could become damaged 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 ExpressCard overheating Some ExpressCards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in question In addition you should also be careful when you remove an ExpressCard that has been used for a long time 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 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer User s Manual Xxi A350 A350D xxii User s Manual A350 A350D 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 compute
97. ecific task oriented features The Labelflash feature is also supported which allows text and images to be printed on the label surface of Labelflash compatible media without using a printer Some models supports the Labelflash function User s Manual A350 A350D 7 Labelflash features cannot be used in models that do not have a DVD I Super Multi drive with Labelflash In order to determine if the optical disc drive installed in your computer supports Labelflash follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory 2 Click Print Disc Label gt Label Printing Ulead Label Once is started 3 Click the General tab 4 Choose optical disc drive for Printer If the drive name is displayed in Step 4 your computer s optical disc drive supports Labelflash Windows Mobility This section describes the Windows Mobility Center Center Mobility Center is a utility for accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window A default maximum of eight tiles are provided by the operating system and the additional two tiles are added to your Mobility Center E Lock Computer This can be used to lock your computer without turning it off This has the same function as the Lock button at the bottom of the right pane in the start menu E TOSHIBA Assist This can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist
98. ed contact with the skin could cause discomfort or eventually a burn E Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely E Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns vi User s Manual A350 A350D E Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adaptor s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on E Place the AC adaptor in a ventilated area such as a desk top or on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery Do not cover the AC adaptor with papers or other items that will reduce cooling also do not use the AC adaptor while it is inside a carrying case Mm Use only the AC adaptor and batteries that are approved for use with this computer Use of another type of battery or AC adaptor may risk fire or explosion E 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 E If you use an exte
99. ed wae eee ee Ao 6 3 Care and use of the battery pack 000 e eee eee eee 6 5 Replacing the battery pack 00 cee e eee eee eee 6 9 TOSHIBA Password Utility 00 0 cece eee 6 11 Power Up modes 0 cece eee eee eee 6 13 HW Setup HW SQtupi cei cce ceed meena bee ew dee eee eee ee eee ee 7 1 Accessing HW Setup 0 cee cece ee eee eee eee eee 7 1 HW Setup Window 002 ccc e eee eee 7 1 Optional Devices ExpressCard 2 2ecc2eev esac ewes Mee eeeeee hee ieeees eee ds 8 2 Bridge media Slot 1 0 2 ccc e eee eee eee eee 8 3 Additional memory module 000 eee eee eee eee 8 7 Battery Packs 0 c cee eee eee 8 11 Universal AC Adaptor 0c cece eee eee eee 8 11 Battery Charger i236 cscc eee ed cbc ced eee eee ee ee 8 11 User s Manual A350 A350D Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E USB floppy diskette drive eSATA External Serial ATA External monitor 20000e0eeeeeee HDMI 2 ccccvcc cee cence ees ti eee cea e ean Television cieri eke ee bees Denes i LINK IEEE1394 00 200 eee eeee Security lock 200 cscs eee ee eens Troubleshooting Problem solving process 0 00000 Hardware and system checklist TOSHIBA support 0 0c eee eee eee Disclaimers Specifications Environmental requirements Displa
100. ed with one of the following drives preinstalled DVD Super Multi R DL drive or DVD Super Multi R DL w Label Flash drive The drive has one of the following labels CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Before it is shipped the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the United States Chapter 21 Standards of the Department of Health and Human Services DHHS 21 CFR For any other country the drive is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser standards of IEC825 and EN60825 Optical disc drive safety instructions JN E The drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this Aa product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E 7o prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure xii User s Manual A350 A350D DVD Super Multi R DL drive Panasonic UJ880AD UJ880ED Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED l Panasonic Communications Co Ltd 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata ku Fukuoka Japan HLDS GSA T50N GSA T50F Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION
101. efault Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation USB Sleep and Charge function This section describes the setting for USB Sleep and Charge function For more information please refer to the USB Sleep and Charge function section in Chapter 4 The default setting in BIOS Setup is Disabled Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use of this function There are two modes Mode 1 and Mode 2 in Enabled For normal use set the setting to Mode 1 T If the function does not work with Mode 1 setting charge it to Mode 2 l Some external devices may not be able to use this function in either mode When this happens change the setting to Disabled Enabled Mode 1 Enables Sleep and Charge function Mode 1 Enabled Mode 2 Enables Sleep and Charge function Mode 2 Disabled Disables Sleep and Charge function Default LAN Wake up on LAN This feature lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wakeup signal from the LAN Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default 7 4 User s Manual A350 A350D The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables Built in LAN function Default Disabled Disables Built in LAN function
102. en and you will need to select the user account to be authenticated in order to start the authentication process AUTO Mode Login screen oe NS Turn on the computer The Select Tiles screen will be displayed Select Start face recognition E3 Please turn your face to the camera will be displayed Verification will be performed If the authentication is successful the image data taken in step 4 will be faded in and placed over one another If an error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen User s Manual 4 25 A350 A350D i Il Modem Il 6 Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows 1 1 Mode Login screen NOa PO N Turn on the computer The Select Tiles screen will be displayed Select Start face recognition E3 The Select Account screen will be displayed Select the account and click the Arrow button Please turn your face to the camera will be displayed Verification will be performed If the authentication is successful the image data taken in step 6 will be faded in and placed over one another If an error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows If authentication was successful but an authentication error subsequently occurred during the login to Windows yo
103. ent unauthorized access to your computer A specific hot key function automatically locks the system providing data security A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge automatically calculates the remaining battery Capacity and protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor This can be specified in the Power Options This feature lets you configure the computer in order to save battery power This can be specified in the Power Options When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down This can be specified in the Power Options User s Manual A350 A350D Heat dispersal To protect against overheating the processor has an internal temperature sensor so that if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered This can be specified in the Power Options If the processor s temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting the computer automatically shuts down to prevent any damage in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode This feature lets you turn off the power to the computer without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are aut
104. er dealer or service provider if you find you need to consult others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist You should always consider the simplest solution first the items detailed in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem E Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer this includes your printer and any other external device you are using E Before you attach an external device you should first turn the computer off then when you turn the computer back on again it will recognize the new device User s Manual 9 1 A350 A350D Make sure all optional accessories are configured properly in the computer s setup program and that all required driver software has been loaded please refer to the documentation included with the optional accessories for further information on its installation and configuration Check all cables to ensure they are correctly and firmly attached to the computer loose cables can cause signal errors Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins Check that your floppy diskette CD or DVD media is correctly loaded and in the case of a floppy diskette that its write protect tab is correctly set Always try to make detailed notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log this will help you to describe y
105. erfere with smooth recording 4 22 User s Manual A350 A350D Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition This feature uses a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in Windows The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like which makes the login process easier E TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identification of a user Changes to the likeness of a registrant such as hairstyle changes wearing a cap or wearing glasses may affect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant had registered E TOSHIBA Face Recognition may incorrectly recognize faces that are similar to a registrant E For high security purposes TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows passwords When security is a high priority use your established Windows passwords to log in E Bright background light and or shadows may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly In that case log in using your Windows password If recognition of a registrant fails repeatedly refer to your computer documentation to learn ways to improve recognition performance E TOSHIBA Face Recognition records face data in a log when face recognition fails When transferring ownership or disposing of your computer please uninstall the application or delete all the logs created by the application For details on how to do this see help file fale Disclaimer T
106. erica Caribbean 5 Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia 6 China Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifications of your drive to see the types of discs it can write Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs Please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for further information CDs E CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed E CD RW discs including multi speed CD RW discs high speed CD RW discs and ultra soeed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once DVDs mM DVD R DVD R DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed E DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once Some types and formats of DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double J Layer discs may be unreadable 2 14 User s Manual A350 A350D DVD Super Multi drive The full size DVD Super Multi drive module allows you to record data to recordable CD s and DVD s as well as run either 12cm 4 72 CD s and DVD s and 8cm 3 15 CD s and DVD s without using an adaptor 1 The speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD R DL write 6 speed maximum eS SS Ss SC SS DVD RW write 6 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD R DL write 6 speed m
107. es or other images such as charts or graphs to present information User s Manual Glossary 7 A350 A350D H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system typically the computer itself external disk drives etc See also software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key FN can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components icon A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel In Windows an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate i LINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer d
108. evision B G draft N The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances E The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials E Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal C 2 User s Manual A350 A350D Supported Frequency Sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions Table Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Frequency Range 2400 2483 5 MHz Channel ID 1 2412 2 2417 3 2422 4 2427 5 2432 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447 9 2452 10 2457 1 11 2462 12 2467 2 13 2472 2 When installing Wireless LAN cards the channel configuration is managed as follows E For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN infrastructure the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required E Ina Wireless LAN Access Point
109. frequently use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB floppy diskette through connection to one of the computer s USB ports In use please be aware that while you cannot format 720KB floppy diskettes under Windows Vista you are able to read and write to diskettes that have already been formatted A slot is available to attach a security cable to the computer to deter theft User s Manual A350 A350D Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position Bridge media slot Headphone S PDIF jack Wireless Microphone jack Volume Control communication switch Depending on the model you purchased Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display closed Wireless Slide this switch to the right to turn on Wireless off On communication LAN and Bluetooth functions Slide it to the left to switch turn off the functions User s Manual 2 1 A350 A350D E Turn Wi FP and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a ca
110. g FN F8 switches the active wireless device if the wireless communication switch is switched on If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will appear fa Touch Pad Pressing FN F9 enables or disables the Touch Pad function 5 4 User s Manual A350 A350D Ie Zoom Pressing FN Space changes the display resolution FN fal TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce Pressing FN 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows H E EEN TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge Pressing FN 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows FN Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F Number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Accessibility Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows Windows Start Button activates the Start menu and the other the application key has the same function as the secondary mouse button A H This key activates the Windows Start menu Er This key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button User s Manual 5 5 A350 A350D Keypad overlay
111. ge volumes of data The DVD RAM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD R Dual Layer A disc having two layers on one side with the DVD R storage capacity about 1 8 times larger than before The DVD RW drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD ROM A Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RW RW RW A Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times DVD R Double Layer A disc having two layers on one side with the DVD R storage capacity about 1 8 times larger than before The DVD RW drive uses a laser to read data from the disc Glossary 6 User s Manual A350 A350D E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the information on the screen or output it to the printer or both When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then transmits the data to printer the printer is said to echo the CRT enable To turn on a computer option See also disable erase See delete escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what follows are commands used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time A time before and after an esc
112. h Labelflash module that lets you run CD s or DVD s without using an adaptor The drive reads DVD ROM s at a maximum 8x speed and CD ROM s at a maximum 24x speed and writes CD R s at up to 24X speed and CD RW s at up to 24X speed DVD P s DVD R s and DVD RW s at up to 8x speed DVD RW s at up to 8X speed DVD R Dual Layer discs and DVD R Double Layer discs at up to 6x speed and DVD RAMs at up to 5x speed This drive supports the same formats as the DVD Super Multi drive The computer s internal display panel supports high resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Special features Microsoft Windows Vista is available Refer to the preinstalled software section at the front of this chapter A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use Refer to the Utilities and applications section in this chapter When you connect an external device to the computer or when you install a component Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Access each function using the following procedures 1 To access the Power Options cl
113. here are errors in both Slot A and Slot B amber twice then green twice An error will occur if a memory module is inserted into Slot B while no memory module is inserted in Slot A Procedure In the event of Power indicator flashes when the computer is turned on you should initially ensure that the installed memory module s are compatible with the computer If you determine that an incompatible module has been installed you should follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Remove the incompatible memory module 5 Install the battery and or connect the AC adaptor 6 Turn on the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Remove the memory module from Slot B and insert it into Slot A 9 18 User s Manual A350 A350D Sound system In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your audio device Problem No sound is heard Annoying sound is heard Volume control Problem No sound is heard Annoying sound is heard Procedure Adjust the volume control Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume and turn it counter clockwise to decrease the volume Check the software volume settings Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sur
114. hite or service provider AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN indicator Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for further information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections to make sure that the power the computer power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the DC IN indicator does computer and a working power outlet not glow white Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged it should be replaced while if the terminals are soiled they should be cleaned with a clean cotton cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 9 5 A350 A350D Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery you should check the status of the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for more information on these indicators together with general battery operation Problem Battery doesn t power the computer Battery doesn t charge when the AC adaptor is attached Battery indicator does not glow amber Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected Procedure The battery may be discharged connect the AC adaptor to recharge the battery If the battery is completely discharged it will not begin cha
115. ice tabs Speakers is the default output device Microphone is the default input device To change the default device click the Set Default Device button under the chosen device tab H Speakers is the default output device Select it when using the internal speakers or headphones E Digital Output should be selected when connecting the optical cable to the Headphone S PDIF jack for playing digital sound on digital audio equipment Digital Output can only be used by connecting an optical audio cable E HDMI Output should be selected when connecting the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack for playing digital sound on digital audio equipment E Microphone is the default input device It should be selected when using the computer s internal microphone or an external microphone connected to the Microphone jack to record sound If an external microphone or audio cable is connected to the Microphone jack the Realtek HD Audio Manager Connector Settings dialog will be displayed allowing selection of either Line In or Mic In input Information Click the information button to view hardware information software information and language setting Speaker Configuration Click the playback button P to confirm the internal speakers or the headphone sound is coming from the right direction Sound Effects This section explains how to select various sound effects E Environment simulates reverberations of sound for familiar environme
116. ick Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program User s Manual A350 A350D Display automatic power off HDD automatic power off System automatic Sleep Hibernation Mode Keypad overlay Power on password Instant security Intelligent power supply Battery save mode Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer s display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time with power being restored the next time a key is pressed This can be specified in the Power Options This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time with power being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed This can be specified in the Power Options This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time This can be specified in the Power Options A ten key numeric keypad is integrated into the keyboard Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for information on using this feature Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prev
117. ics Using the Touch Pad 00 c eee eee cee eet eee ees 4 1 USB Sleep and Charge function 0000 cece eee eee 4 2 Using optical disk drives 0 0 0 0 ccc eee 4 3 Function DUTtONS iis cede ceed eee eee ee ee 4 6 Writing CD DVD on DVD Super Multi drives 005 4 7 Media Care sii iciic cede eee eee ee ee ee ee 4 18 Sound SYSTEM sk seseina deeded eee de E EA be ed mee eres 4 19 Using the web Camera 2 cece eee eee 4 21 Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition 00ese cece eee 4 23 ModeM ice iii ica tite e teni nepa eee ee oe ade ee ee 4 26 Wireless communicationsS 00 00 cee eee eee eee 4 29 LAN i ees tee eee tata BoE eat ne ek OF A 4 33 Cleaning the computer 0 000 c eee eee eee eee 4 35 Moving the computer 0 cece eee eee 4 36 Heat dispersal 0 ccc cece eee eee eee eee eee 4 36 The Keyboard Typewriter keyS 2 0 2 cece cece eee eee eee eee eens 5 1 Function keys F1 F12 ccc i cee ieee eee ee eae 5 2 Soft keys FN key combinations 000 cece ee eeeeee 5 2 Hot KeyS aise eee dice te eee dw eee die ed ee ae a 5 3 Windows special keyS 200 cece eee eee eee 5 5 Keypad overlay csrrrrsssicsts rsrs deirdre ee ee ee 5 6 Generating ASCII characters 200 cee eee ee eee 5 7 Power and Power up Modes Power Conditions 20 00 cece eee eee eee eee 6 1 Power indicators 00 0 cee eee eee eee 6 2 Battery ii act dcnacdaaanan aed ee Gaeaiee aia ae t
118. ightness controls on the television Press the FN F5 hot key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal display panel only If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Ey If you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode while the display is on TV the I computer will select either the internal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device the next time is switched on i LINK IEEE1394 device Problem Procedure i LINK device does Check that the cable connecting the external not function device to the computer is firmly attached Check to ensure that power is being supplied to the device and that the device is turned on Reinstall the drivers required for the device this can be achieved by clicking Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then clicking the Add Hardware icon at the left hand side of the screen and following the on screen instructions Restart the computer and the Windows operating system to re initialize the device If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 9 23 A350 A350D Video Playback Problem DVD does not play smoothly when using the Windows Media Center of the DVD playing software TOSHIBA support Procedure Try setting the configuration in the BIOS setup However note that when the BIOS setup configura
119. in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions E The battery has not been used for a long time E The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time E Acool battery is installed in a warm computer 6 6 User s Manual A350 A350D In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the system automatically turns itself off 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows white Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity J Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods E Clicking the battery icon on the task bar E Via the Battery Status in the Windows Mobility Center window E You should wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time This is because the computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and then calculate the remaining operating time based on this together with the current power consumption E Please be aware that the actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time E With repeated discharges and recharges the bat
120. in the dummy data When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be sure that you do not write to or delete data from the wrong drive Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the computer before you write or rewrite any information Before you enter either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode take care to ensure that any DVD RAM writing has been completed In this instance writing is finished if you can eject the DVD RAM media Be sure to close all other software programs except for the writing software itself Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the processor Operate the computer at its full power settings do not use any power saving features Do not write information while virus checking software is running instead wait for it to finish then disable the virus protection applications including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use any hard disk utilities including those that are intended to enhance hard disk drive access speeds as they may cause unstable operation and damage data CD RW Ultra Speed media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged You should always write from the computer s hard disk drive onto the CD DVD do not try to write from shared devices such as a server or any other network device Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed therefore operation with other software
121. instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK 9 14 User s Manual A350 A350D Problem The mouse pointer moves erratically USB device In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device Problem USB device does not work Procedure The elements of the mouse responsible for detecting movement might be dirty please refer to the documentation supplied with the mouse for instructions on how to clean it If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Remove the USB device from the computer and then reconnect it to a free port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached Ensure that any required USB device drivers are properly installed to achieve this you should refer to both the device documentation and the operating system documentation If you are using an operating system that does not support USB you are still able to use a USB mouse and or USB keyboard by setting the USB KB Mouse Emulation option within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to Enabled If you are still unable to resolve the problem con
122. ion Mode within the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options Hot keys You can use the FN F3 hot key to enter Sleep Mode or FN F4 to enter Hibernation Mode please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details Panel power on off You can set up your computer so that power is turned off automatically when you close the display panel and turned on again when you open it Please note that this function is only available for Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode not for Shut Down Mode 1 If the panel power off function is enabled and you manually shut down Windows do not close the computer s display panel until the shut down process has been completed System auto off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode User s Manual 6 13 A350 A350D 6 14 User s Manual A350 A350D Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup allows you to configure settings for General Password Display Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN and LED Illumination 1 If the supervisor password is set access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer Accessing HW Setup Start point to All Programs point
123. ion and utilizes the PCI Express interface that supports the reading and writing of data at a theoretical maximum rate of 2 5Gbps Inserting an ExpressCard Q The Windows hot install feature allows you to insert ExpressCards while the computer is turned on E Do not insert an ExpressCard while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode as you may find that some cards do not work properly To insert an ExpressCard follow the steps as detailed below 1 Press the PC Card eject button to partially extend it out of the computer 2 Press the extended PC Card eject button in order to eject the Dummy card partially out of the computer 3 Grasp the Dummy card and draw it 4 Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer 5 Press the ExpressCard gently to ensure a firm connection is made ExpressCard slot ExpressCard Figure 8 1 Inserting the ExpressCard 6 After inserting the ExpressCard you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure that it is correct 8 2 User s Manual A350 A350D Removing an ExpressCard To remove an ExpressCard follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar 2 Point to ExpressCard and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Press the ExpressCard eject button to partially extend it out of the computer F If the ExpressCard is n
124. ions due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions under Environmental Conditions in your computer documentation Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for more information User s Manual 10 1 A350 A350D 64 Bit Computing 64 bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing 64 bit computing requires that the following hardware and software requirements are met E 64 bit Operating System E 64 bit CPU Chipset and BIOS Basic Input Output System HM 64 bit Device drivers H 64 bit applications Certain device drivers and or applications may not be compatible with a 64 bit CPU and therefore may not function properly A 32 bit version of the operating system is preinstalled on your computer unless explicitly stated that the operating system is 64 bit Memory Main System Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities
125. irectly from external devices such as digital video cameras input The data or instructions you provide to a computer communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a particular task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu interrupt request A signal that gives a component access to the processor I O Input output Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and froma computer I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it Glossary 8 User s Manual A350 A350D IrDA 1 1 An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte keyboard An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer For each
126. ited Kingdom Outside of Europe U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 China CCC CQC India Australia AS IMQ KEMA NEMKO SEMKO SEV BSI STQC User s Manual D 1 A350 A350D In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VVH2 F or HO3VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VV F For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three pin plug configuration must be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part Il The following illustrations show the plug shapes for USA Australia Canada United Kingdom Europe and China United Kingdom USA Australia Canada enina D 2 User s Manual A350 A350D Appendix E If your computer is stolen J Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from being stolen You are the owner of a valuable technical device which may be highly attractive to thieves so please do not leave it unattended in a public place To further help protect against theft security cables can be bought for use with your notebook when it is being used at home or in the office Make a note of your computer s machine type model number and serial number and put it in a safe place You will find this information on the underside of your notebook Please a
127. ith V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis A 2 User s Manual A350 A350D Appendix B Display Controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pixels on or off The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array VGA that provides Super VGA SVGA and Extended Graphics Array XGA support for the internal LCD and external monitors A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all SVGA and XGA modes the most widely used industry standards a Some of display modes might not be supported depending on the external J monitor which you use F If you are running some application for example a 3D application or video playback and so on you may use some disturbance flickering or frame dropping on your screen If that occurs adjust the resolution
128. ith other devices or machines in the near surrounding area H 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 recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non approved working environments before use In the case of automobiles or aircraft the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product Furthermore for general safety reasons the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted viii User s Manual A350 A350D 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 equipment supplier in the first instance Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to work with and is compatible with the following networks It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB AN005
129. ity 1 The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user and supervisor PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU P ritel P ritel is a 21 pin connecting cable port system that allows images and high quality stereo sound including Dolby Pro Logic sound formats to be sent from one audio visual device to another It is also known as a SCART connector or Euro connector pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel plug and play A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer pointing device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers Powe
130. ivate branch exchange PBX E Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices E Avoid using your computer modem with the telephone cable connected during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 1 Plug the end of the modular cable into the computer s modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack RJ11 Figure 4 9 Connecting the internal modem 4 28 User s Manual A350 A350D Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected Disconnecting the modular cable To disconnect the modular cable follow the steps as detailed below 1 Pinch the lever on the plug in the telephone jack and pull it out from within the connector 2 Pinch the lever on the plug in the computer s modem jack and pull it out from within the computer Wireless communications The computer s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices All models are provided with a Wireless Communication switch Some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions 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 E Frequency Channel Selec
131. kers or stereo headphones 16 ohm minimum When you connect a digital speaker or headphones the internal speakers are automatically disabled This jack can be used also as S PDIF jack and enables connection of optical digital correspondence apparatus Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the internal stereo speakers and optional external stereo headphones if connected ae User s Manual A350 A350D Left side The following figure shows the computer s left side Universal serial bus USB 2 0 Video out port port LAN jack Express Card slot clsdslelsli TUQUD ala O 7 External monitor Cooling vents HDMI out eSATA USB i LINK port port combo port IEEE 1394 port Depending on the model you purchased Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer External monitor This port allows you to connect an external C port monitor to the computer Cooling vents The cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating Do not block the cooling vents Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the cooling vents Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Vide out port Plug a 4 pin S Video connector into this port sp Provided with some models HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A Homi connector HDMI cable One HD
132. l monitor while in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Jl Turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor HDMI The Video data on your computer can be viewed on a TV set To do so connect your computer s HDMI out port to the TV using the HDMI out cable You can use the hotkeys FN F5 to change the display device Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard 1 As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface monitors have not been confirmed some HDMI monitors may not function properly Connecting the HDMI out port 1 Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port of the HDMI device HDMI Out port ae Jo HDMI Cable Figure 8 12 Connecting the HDMI out port 2 Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer When connecting or disconnecting an HDMI device to or from the computer only do so when the computer is turned on or when the computer is completely turned off Do not do so when the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode pmi o 8 16 User s Manual A350 A350D Settings for display video on HDMI To view video on the HDMI device be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed Be sure to use the FN F5 HotKey to select the display device before starting to play video Do not change the display device while playing video Do not change the display device under the fo
133. lem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 9 10 User s Manual A350 A350D SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card For further information please refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card error occurs You cannot write to an SD SDHC memory card You cannot read a file Procedure Remove the SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card for further information Remove the SD SDHC memory card from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected Check to ensure the required file is actually on the SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo For further information please refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo error occurs You cannot write to an Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO You cannot read a file Procedure Remove the Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persist
134. ling vents help keep the processor from overheating User s Manual 27 A350 A350D Front with the display open This section shows the computer with the display panel open In order to open the display lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you Web Camera LED Web Camera Wireless LAN antenna 2 Microphone Display Screen Display hinge Stereo speakers Touch Pad Bluetooth antenna Touch Pad control buttons Depending on the model you purchased Figure 2 6 The front of the computer with the display open Display hinge The display hinge allows the display panel to be positioned at a variety of easy to view angles harman kardon Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury AN Keep foreign objects out of the speakers Never allow metal objects such 2 8 User s Manual A350 A350D Display screen Front operation panel six panels Power button Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons System indicators Please be aware that when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor the image displayed on the internal screen will be s
135. llowing conditions E While data is being read or written E While communication is being carried out Select HD Format To select the display mode follow the steps as detailed below 1 Sot BO NS Click Start and click Control Panel Click Appearance and Personalization Click Personalization Click Display Settings Click Advanced Settings Click List All Modes Select the one of the below selection at List All Modes Display mode at List All Modes HD Format 1920 by 1080 True Color 32bit 60Herts 1080p 1920 by 1080 True Color 32bit 30Herts 1080i Interlaced 1280 by 720 True Color 32bit 60Herts 720p 720 by 576 True Color 32bit 50Herts 576p 720 by 480 True Color 32bit 60Herts 480p The above display mode is a typical HDMI display mode The selectable display modes will vary for different HDMI monitors REGZA Link PC Control HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable One HDMI cable can send and receive video audio and control signals HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control is a standard in the CE Industry which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable By connecting a TV player which supports HDMI Control to this port the remote control for the connected TV can be used to operate some of the computer functions User s Manual 8 17 A350 A350D I Some models are supported with the REGZA Link Using REGZA Link PC Control Toshiba notebo
136. lowing you to verify the password Verify Password 3 If character strings match the password is registered click OK button If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat from step 1 Entry Error To delete a user password 1 Select Not Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password 2 Enter the currently registered password The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks Enter Password 7 2 User s Manual A350 A350D i 3 Click the OK button If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to Not registered If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat step 1 Incorrect Password If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer need to shut off You will not be able to access the password option in the HW Setup In this case you must turn the power off and back on to retry the procedure 4 Follow the same procedures described in the earlier section How to set the password to set a new user password Display This tab allows you to customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor Power On Display Allows you to set the display to be used when the computer is booted Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected otherwise it selects the in
137. lso keep the receipt of the computer you purchased Should your computer be stolen however we ll help you try to find it Before contacting TOSHIBA please prepare the following information which is necessary to uniquely identify your computer In which country was your computer stolen Hm What type of machine do you have E What was the model number PA number E What was the serial number 8 digits E When was it stolen i e date E What is your address phone and fax number To register the theft on paper please follow these procedures E Fill in the TOSHIBA Theft Registration form or a copy of it below E Attach a copy of your receipt showing where your computer was purchased E Either fax or send the receipt and registration form to the address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures E Visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet In the product area choose Computer Systems E Inthe Computer Systems page open the Support amp Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points User s Manual Eai A350 A350D TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Country stolen Machine type e g A350 A350D Model number Serial number Date stolen Year Month OO
138. mit Rate at X Mbit s is the theoretical maximum speed under the IEEE802 11 a b g n standards The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Wireless communication switch This switch turns the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions on and off 1 8 User s Manual A350 A350D Security Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object Optical disc drive DVD Super Multi Some models are equipped with a full size DVD drive Super Multi drive module that lets you run CD s or DVD s without using an adaptor The drive reads DVD ROM s at a maximum 8x speed and CD ROM s at a maximum 24x speed and writes CD P s at up to 24x speed CD RW s at up to 24x speed DVD R s and DVD R s at up to 8x speed DVD RW s and DVD RW s at up to 8x speed DVD R Dual layer discs at up to 6x speed DVD R Double Layer discs at up to 6x speed and DVD RAM s at up to 5x speed and supports the following formats CD R CD RW DVD ROM DVD Video CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM User s Manual 1 9 A350 A350D DVD Super Multi drive with Labelflash Software Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Super Multi drive wit
139. moisture and direct sunlight E Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones E Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters E Extreme heat cold or humidity E Liquids and corrosive chemicals Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use XX User s Manual A350 A350D Heat injury E 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 E Ifthe computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can become hot E The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this condition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it E Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to h
140. mputer system Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system s activities See also hardware stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications synchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits characters or events Glossary 12 User s Manual A350 A350D system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk boot disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT to drive each cell Touch Pad A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest U USB Universal Serial Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer with
141. n and may not be full compatible with or support some feature e g security of certain Wi Fi equipment USB Sleep amp Charge The USB Sleep amp Charge function may not work with certain external device even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device User s Manual 10 3 A350 A350D External HDD Capacity One Gigabyte GB means 109 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 A computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB 230 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the computer includes one or more pre installed operating systems pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary Non applicable Icons Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features Copy Protection Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration LCD Brightness and Eye Stain Your display panel has a brightness app
142. nd peripherals connected to the computer 8 8 User s Manual A350 A350D 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the memory module cover Memory module cover Screws Figure 8 6 Removing the memory module cover 4 Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory module slot and gently insert the module into the slot at about a 45 degree angle before holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place 7 E Align the grooves along the edges of the memory module with the J locking tabs on the connector and insert the memory module into the connector firmly if you find it difficult to install the memory module gently prise the locking tabs outwards using the tip of your finger Please also ensure that you hold the memory module along its left and right hand edges the edges with the grooves in User s Manual 8 9 A350 A350D mM E Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury E Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access pr
143. nect the drive plug the floppy diskette drive s USB connector into one of the computer s free USB ports JN Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins USB Port Sz S J USB connector Figure 8 9 Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive T If you connect the USB floppy diskette drive after the computer has already been turned on it will take about ten seconds for it to be recognized by the computer Do not attempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive before this period has elapsed Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive When you have finished using the USB floppy diskette drive you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it 1 Wait for the Disk In Use Indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy diskette activity has stopped If you disconnect the floppy diskette drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the floppy diskette or the drive 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 3 Click the USB floppy diskette drive device that you want to remove 4 Carefully pull the floppy diskette drive s USB connector out from within the computer s USB port User s Manual 8 13 A350 A350D eSATA External Serial ATA An device corresponding to eSATA function can be connected to the U
144. ned to observe the related EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and safety standards However TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented In this case the persons who have connected implemented those options cables have to provide assurance that the system PC plus options cables still fulfils the required standards To avoid general EMC problems the following guidance should be noted E Only CE marked options should be connected implemented E Only best shielded cables should be connected Working environment This product was designed to fulfil the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements to be observed for so called Residential commercial and light industry environments TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned Residential commercial and light industry environments For example the following environments are not approved E Industrial Environments e g environments where a mains voltage of 380 V three phase is used E Medical Environments E Automotive Environments E Aircraft Environments 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 E Interference w
145. nitor and to a working power outlet Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press the FN F5 hot key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal display panel only Check to see if the external monitor is connected When the external monitor is set as the primary display device in extended desktop mode it will not display when the computer wakes up from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode To keep this from happening do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Remember to turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor When the display panel and an external monitor are set to clone mode and the monitors are turned off by the timer the display panel or the external monitor may not display when turned on again If this occurs press FN F5 to re set the display panel and external monitor to clone mode Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 9 20 User s Manual A350 A350D Modem Problem Communication software can t initialize modem You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call You place a call but a connection can t be made After making a call you can
146. ns This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example ENTER identifies the ENTER key xviii User s Manual A350 A350D 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 the typeface you see to the left Display Names of windows or icons or text generated by ABC the computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the type face you see to the left Messages Messages
147. ns are also explained in detail in TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Help Use the following procedure to open TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Help E Click the Help button Bd in the Display Area Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD s DVD s and floppy diskettes Handle your media with care Following the simple precautions listed below will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it CD DVDs 1 Store your CD s and DVD s in the containers they originally came in to protect them and keep them clean 2 Do not bend the CD s or DVD s 3 Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mar the surface of the CD or DVD that contains the data 4 Hold the CD or DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole any fingerprints on the surface of the disc can prevent the drive from properly reading data 5 Do not expose the CD or DVD to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold 6 Do not place heavy objects on your CD s or DVD s 4 18 User s Manual A350 A350D 7 If your CD s or DVD s become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth from the center hole outwards do not wipe in a circular direction If necessary you can use a cloth that has been lightly dampened in water or a neutral cleaner but you must not use benzine thinner or any similar cleaning solution Sound system This section describes some of the audio control functi
148. nsion cable with your AC adaptor ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable E To remove power from the computer turn it off remove the battery and disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet E To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm E When setting up the computer for work place it on a level surface EU Declaration of Comformity CE 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 hitp epps toshiba teg com on the Internet CE compliance This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC for the supplied power adapter User s Manual vii A350 A350D This product and the original options are desig
149. nts around us You can select an existing preset in the menu E Equalizer raises or lowers a frequency of sound to simulate a popular genre of music You can select an existing preset in the menu E Karaoke cancels the specific frequency of sound and results in the Vocal Cancellation Clicking the Karaoke icon lowers the vocal sound within music Using the arrow buttons will adjust the musical key of the sound 4 20 User s Manual A350 A350D Microphone Effects Microphone Effects are only found within Microphone window H Noise Suppression reduces background noise and fan noise E Acoustic Echo Cancellation reduces feedback and feedback echo Default Format You can change the sample rate and bit depth of sound Dolby Sound Roome Dolby Sound Room provides stunning personal surround sound from any pair of speakers or headphones Ideal when using surround sound speakers is not practical Dolby Sound Room enables an enveloping entertainment experience Dolby Sound Room technologies E Dolby Headphone Personal surround sound using any set of headphones so that listeners feel like the action is happening all around them E Sound Space Expander Widens the sound experience to wrap around the listener E Natural Bass Extends the bass response of any speakers by up to an octave To open the user interface of Dolby Sound Room steps as detailed below 1 Click the right button of a mouse on the speaker ic
150. o wireless functionality is available Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on Wireless LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an application If you used the Taskbar to disable the wireless LAN restart the computer or perform the following procedure to re enable it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt System gt Device Manager gt Network adapters and right click the wireless device then choose enable 4 32 User s Manual A350 A350D LAN J The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled E The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature E The Link speed 10 100 1000 megabits per second changes automatically depending on the network conditions connected device cable or noise and so on LAN cable types The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T be s
151. oblems 5 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screw 1 Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed Memory module cover screws Figure 8 7 Seating the memory module cover 6 Install the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes if required 7 Turn your computer over 8 Turn the computer on and make sure the added memory is recognized to confirmed it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt System icon Removing a memory module To remove the memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Set the computer to Boot Mode and turn its power off make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning on the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started if required 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes if required 8 10 User s Manual A350 A350D 4 Push the latches away from the module in order to release it 5 Grasp the memory module by its edges and remove it from the computer AN E fyou use the computer for a long time the
152. oduct includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processor Unit GPU Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Wireless LAN The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed New wireless network adapter AR9281 supports IEEE802 11b g draft n but does not support IEEE02 11a The wireless adapter is based on a draft 2 0 release version of the IEEE 802 11n specificatio
153. oks with REGZA Link include a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which can allow you to E Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen E Use the TV remote control to launch operate and close applications on your computer E Turn on the TV when the HDMI output is selected using the Fn F5 key E Switch the video output HDMI or LCD when executing certain desktop icons E Enable Disable the REGZA Link function on the computer Television A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer To connect a television follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Use a video cable not supplied to connect the television to the video out port Poa Vedio Out port Figure 8 13 Connecting a television 3 Turn the television on 4 Turn the computer on 8 18 User s Manual A350 A350D i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer between a range of compatible devices such as Q Digital video cameras Hard disk drives Magneto Optical drives Writable optical disc drives J i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry any electric current therefore External devices will need their own power supply in order to operate Precautions Make a back up of your data before transferring it to the computer There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a
154. ollow the steps as detailed below 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Networking gt Modem Region Select If it is available do not use the Country Region Select function included as part of the modem setup utility within the Control Panel if you change the country region setting this way you may find that the change does not take effect 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Taskbar 3 Click the icon with the primary left mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports together with a sub menu which details telephony location information a check mark will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select either a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the sub menu E When you click a region it becomes the modem s default selection for any new dialling locations that are created within the Windows Control Panel Phone and Modem Options E When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and becomes the modem s default setting Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary right mouse button in order to display a Properties menu on the screen Setting Within the Properties menu you are able to either enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode Allows you to configure whether the Modem Region Select utility starts automatically whenever you start up the opera
155. ollowing figure shows the underside of the computer You should ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage Hard disk drive 2 Hard disk drive 1 Memory p E A con Cooling vent 3 Battery release latch Battery Battery safety lock Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer 2 6 User s Manual A350 A350D is oO Memory module slots Battery safety lock Battery release latch Battery pack Cooling vents The memory module slots are located here The memory module slots allow the installation replacement and removal of additional memory modules Please refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 8 Optional Devices for more information Slide this latch into its Unlock position in order to release the battery pack for removal Slide and hold this latch in its Unlock position in order to release the battery pack for removal For more detailed information on removing the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes The battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For more detailed information on the use and operation of the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes The computer s coo
156. omatically saved to the hard disk drive so that when you next turn the power on again you can continue working right where you left off If you have to interrupt your work you can use this feature to allow you to turn off power to the computer without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory so that when you next turn on the power you can continue working right where you left off TOSHIBA Value Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre installed on the computer TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements This utility controls the following computer button functions E Mute button E CD DVD button The starting application from the button can be changed This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the Windows Desktop or the zoom factor associated with specific supported applications User s Manual A350 A350D TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Flash Cards TOSHIBA Accessibility Utilities and Applications The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested The TOSHIBA Flash Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications
157. omewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power This difference in brightness levels is intended to save power when operating on batteries For more information on the computer s display please refer to Appendix B Display Controller Six panels are available for use Mute CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next These panels allow you to manage Audio Video run applications and access utilities Press this button to turn the computer s power on and off The Touch Pad pointing device located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the movement of the on screen pointer For more information please refer to the Using the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics The control buttons located below the Touch Pad allow you to select menu items or manipulate text and graphics as designated by the on screen pointer These LED indicators allow you to monitor the status of various computer functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section later in this chapter User s Manual 2 9 A350 A350D Il Web Camera Web Camera LED LCD Sensor switch Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger Camera Assistant Software will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Enable
158. on 2 10 User s Manual A350 A350D Front operation panel Six buttons are provided with some models Figure 2 7 Front operation panel Available for use Mute or LED On Off CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next These buttons allow you to manage audio video run applications and access utilities Refer to the Function buttons section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface e Mute or LED On Off Depending on the model you purchased press X button this button to turn off the sound or to switch the illumination of the Touch Pad brand logo and buttons on or off g z CD DVD button Press this button to launch an application ES program Windows Media Player TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER e i Play Pause button Press this button to begin playing an audio CD a DVD movie or digital audio files This button also acts as a Pause button Stop Press this button to stop playing e Previous button Press this button to advance to the previous track chapter or data Pl Next button Press this button to advance to the next track chapter or data User s Manual 2 11 A350 A350D System indicators The LED system indicators for specific computer operations glow when those operations are in progress Dy O ce ee DO D DC IN Power __ Battery HDD ODD eSATA D Bridge media slot Figure 2 8 S
159. on battery which can explode if not replaced used handled or disposed of properly Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened E Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data will be lost T E Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is J enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator will flash amber to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any data and automatically turn itself off You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged User s Manual 6 5 A350 A350D J Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet the Battery in
160. on on the Windows Taskbar and select Playback Devices in the sub menu 2 On the Playback tab select Speakers and click Properties 3 Click the Dolby tab Using the web camera Some models are equipped with a Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger Camera Assistant Software will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Enables the transmission of video and use of video chat via the internet using specialized applications The effective pixel count for this web camera is 1 3 million and 0 3million 0 3M maximum photograph size 640X480 pixels 1 3M maximum photograph size 1280X1024 pixels Please refer to the Camera Assistant Software Online Help for details User s Manual 4 21 A350 A350D e i Microphone Web Camera Web Camera LED Figure 4 8 Web Camera Please unstick the protective plastic film before using the Web Camera Do not point the web camera directly at the sun Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens Doing so may reduce image quality Use an eyeglass cleaner cleaner cloth or other soft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty Setting the Size to more than 800x600 will cause a larger amount of data to be written to the hard disk drive and may int
161. on the computer Use DVD Video discs with a region code which is either the same as the factory default setting or ALL Do not playback DVD discs Video while watching or recording television programs using other applications Doing so may cause DVD Video playback or television program recording errors In addition if prescheduled recording starts during DVD Video playback it may cause DVD Video playback or television program recording errors Please view DVD Video during times when there is no recording prescheduled The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected when playing DVDVideo Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback When playing DVD Video using battery power set the Power Options to High performance Screen savers will not display while playing a movie in the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER The computer will also not go into Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown while using TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Do not configure the Display automatic power off function to run while the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER is running Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER 4 16 User s Manual A350 A350D H Do not lock the computer using the Windows logo a L keys or the Fn F1 keys when running the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Display Devices amp Audio 1 TOSHI
162. on the left How to Delete the Face Recognition Data Delete image data account information and personal record data created during registration To delete the Face Recognition Data follow the steps as described below 1 To launch this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Face Recognition The Management screen is displayed Select a user which is deleted in the Management screen Click the Delete button You are about to delete the user data Would you like to continue will be displayed on the screen E f you do not want the data to be deleted click the No button and you will then be returned to the Management screen E Clicking on the Yes button will remove the selected user from the Management screen How to launch the help file For further information on this utility please refer to the help file To launch the help file click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Face Recognition Help Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition This section explains how to login to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recognition Two authentication modes are provided i AUTO Mode Login screen If the face authentication tile is selected by default you can log in without using the keyboard or mouse 1 1 Mode Login screen This mode is essentially the same as AUTO mode but the Select Account screen will appear before the Display Captured Image scre
163. onditions may result in data loss Before you install a device or application save any data in memory to the hard disk drive or other storage media Failure to do so may result in the loss of data User s Manual 3 1 A350 A350D Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power It is also the fastest way to get started because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 90 to 264 volts and 47 or 63 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes IN E Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor E Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of the unit Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury E Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements
164. ons Adjusting System Volume You can control the overall level of sound using Windows Volume Mixer To launch Volume Mixer follow the steps below 1 Locate the Speaker icon on the task tray 2 Right click the Speaker icon on the task tray 3 Select Open Volume Mixer from the menu Click the Device button to display available playback devices Select Speakers to use the internal speakers for listening Adjust speaker volume by moving the slider up or down to raise or lower the volume Click the Mute button to mute the sound You may see another control under Applications in Volume Mixer It is the control for an application which is currently running The Windows Sounds is always displayed since it controls the system sounds volume Changing System Sounds System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen This section explains how select an existing scheme or save one you have modified To launch the configuration dialog window for system sounds follow the steps below 1 Right click the Speaker icon on the task tray 2 Select Sounds from the menu User s Manual 4 19 A350 A350D Realtek HD Audio Manager You can confirm and change the audio configuration using the Realtek Audio Manager To launch the Realtek Audio Manager click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Realtek HD Audio Manager When you first launch the Realtek Audio Manager you will see following dev
165. operly before you insert it If you insert the media in wrong direction you may not be able to remove it E When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data E Do not turn the computer off or switch to Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode while files are being copied doing so may cause data to be lost Removing a memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To remove a memory media follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar 2 Point to memory media and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Press the memory media to partially extend it out of the computer 4 Grasp the media and remove it Bridge Media Slot Memory Media Figure 8 5 Removing memory media 8 6 User s Manual A350 A350D E Press gently until the cover into place E Make sure the Bridge Media slot indicator is out before you remove the memory media or turn off the computer s power If you remove the memory media or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the memory media you may lose data or damage the media E Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode The computer could become unstable or data in the memory media could be lost E Do not remove only the miniSD microSD Card while lea
166. or a short amount of time Please note that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wake up on Keyboard option is enabled within the HW Setup utility E f the computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer is next turned on and the system returns from Sleep Mode E Jo prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options E 7o use the Hybrid Sleep function configure it in the Power Options Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits E Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Sleep Mode feature E Allows the use of the panel power off feature 3 8 User s Manual A350 A350D Executing Sleep Mode T You can also enable Sleep Mode by pressing FN F3 please refer to J Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details You can enter Sleep Mode in one of four ways E Click Start then click the power button E located in the power management buttons G alee alate Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options to access it click Start gt Control Panel gt
167. ord To set a supervisor password TOSHIBA Assist gt SECURE gt Supervisor password This utility lets you do the following E Register or delete the supervisor password H Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password 1 i J If you have already registered a password enter the password manually The password is necessary only if the computer was shut down in boot mode not in Hibernation or Sleep mode To enter a password manually follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message will appear in the LCD Enter Password xxxxxxxx At this point the hotkeys Fn F1 to F9 do not work They will function after you enter the password 2 Enter the Password 3 Press Enter If you enter the password incorrectly three consecutive times the computer shuts down You must turn on the computer again and re enter the password 6 12 User s Manual A350 A350D Power up modes The computer has three power up modes E Hibernation saves data in memory to the hard disk E Sleep power remains on maintaining the data in memory but the CPU and all other devices effectively enter a sleep mode E Boot does not save data in memory 1 Refer also to the section Turning off the power in Chapter 3 Getting J Started Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Sleep Mode and Hibernat
168. oshiba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility technology will be completely secure or error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the face recognition software or utility TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF User s Manual 4 23 A350 A350D How to register the Face Recognition Data Take a picture for facial verification purposes and register the data needed when you log in To register the data needed when you log in follow the steps as described below 1 To launch this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Face Recognition a E The Registration screen is displayed for a logged in user whose face I has not been registered E 7he Management screen is displayed for a logged in user whose face has already been registered 2 Click the Register face button in the Management screen The Registration screen is displayed F E fyou wish to practice click on the Next button in the Registration screen E fyou do not wish to practice click on the Skip button in the
169. ot inserted all the way into the computer the eject button may not cause it to pop out sufficiently to allows it to be grasped In this instance simply push the ExpressCard firmly back into the computer and then press the eject button again 4 Press the extended eject button in order to eject the ExpressCard partially out of the computer 5 Grasp the ExpressCard and remove it Express Card Figure 8 2 Removing the ExpressCard 6 Insert the Dummy card into the PC Card slot 1 When you do not use a PC card please be sure to insert a Dummy card Bridge media slot The computer is equipped with a Bridge media slot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with various memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants E Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or Keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury User s Manual 8 3 A350 A350D 1 E This Bridge media slot supports the following memory media Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card E Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo E xD picture card E MultiMediaCard MMC E Please note that an adaptor i
170. our problems to your reseller dealer or service provider In addition if a problem recurs the log you have made will help to identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the computer will give you clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning In view of this you should keep the following questions in mind Which part of the computer is not operating properly keyboard hard disk drive optical disc drive display panel touch pad touch pad control buttons as each device will produce different symptoms Check the options within the operating system to ensure that its configuration is set properly What appears on the display Does it display any messages or random characters If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the PRTSC key and if possible look up the messages in the documentation included with the computer software or operating system Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light if so which ones what color are they and do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps if so how many are they long or short and are they high pitched or low pitched In addition is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you can describe them in detail to your reseller dealer or service provider
171. out turning it off Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a floppy diskette from accidental erasure User s Manual Glossary 13 A350 A350D Glossary 14 User s Manual A350 A350D Index A AC adaptor 1 6 additional 1 16 connecting 3 2 DC IN 19V jack 2 6 ASCII characters 5 7 Battery charging 6 5 extending battery life 6 8 indicator 2 12 6 2 Monitoring capacity 6 7 real time clock 1 5 6 4 save mode 1 11 Battery Charger 8 11 Battery pack 1 5 2 7 additional 8 11 replacing 6 9 Bluetooth 1 8 4 30 Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba 1 13 problems 9 22 Bridge media slot 1 6 2 2 8 3 indicator 2 12 using 8 3 C Cache memory 1 3 Cleaning the computer 4 35 Connecting the i LINK IEEE1394 cable 8 20 Cooling vents 2 3 2 7 D DC IN indicator 2 12 6 3 Disconnecting the i LINK IEEE1394 cable 8 20 Display 2 8 automatic power off 1 11 brightness down 5 4 brightness up 5 4 hinge 2 8 opening 3 4 Documentation list 1 2
172. owing 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 Creator s 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 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
173. plied with your MultiMediaCard for further information You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the MultiMediaCard that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 9 12 User s Manual A350 A350D Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter and the documentation supplied with your mouse Touch Pad Problem On screen pointer does not respond to pointing device operation Double tapping does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Procedure In this instance the system might be busy Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while In this instance you should initially try changing the double click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as required and click OK In this instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK
174. prints from the keyboard and palm rest area of your computer JN E When wiping the keyboard palm rest and display panel do so gently n without using excessive pressure E Do not use the cleaning cloth when it is dirty or wet E Do not use the cleaning cloth soaked with water detergents or volatile organic solvents It is recommended that you wash the cloth if it gets soiled using a gentle mild detergent and rinse it well Allow it to air dry completely before using it again on your computer JN Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer E Use the cleaning cloth to wipe away dust fingerprints and similar from the keyboard palm rest and other parts For precautions on use refer to the Using the cleaning cloth section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics User s Manual 4 35 A350 A350D Moving the computer While the computer is designed for rugged durability you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble free operation E Make sure all disk disc activity has ended before moving the computer check that the HDD and other indicators on the front of the computer are off E Ifa CD or DVD isin the drive remove it and make sure that the disc tray is securely closed E Turn off shut down the computer E Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the
175. r taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items E TOSHIBA A350 A350D Portable Personal Computer E AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug E Cleaning cloth included with some models Use the cleaning cloth to wipe away dust fingerprints and similar from the keyboard palm rest and other parts Software The following Windows operating system and utility software are pre installed Microsoft Windows Vista Modem Driver Can be used only for Modem models Bluetooth Driver Can be used only for Bluetooth models Display Driver for Windows TOSHIBA Value Added Package TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Supervisor Password User s Manual 1 A350 A350D Ulead DVD MovieFactory LAN Driver Pointing Device Driver Sound Driver for Windows Wireless LAN Driver Can be used only for Wireless LAN models Windows Mobility Center TOSHIBA Face Recognition is pre installed in some models TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Online Manual 3 SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are packaged into J TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities When uninstalling the SD utilities click Start gt Control Panel gt Uninstall a program and select TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities
176. r Saver A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various power saving functions program A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result See also application prompt A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you R Radio frequency interference RFI shield A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent radio and TV interference All computer equipment generates radio frequency signals The FCC regulates the amount of signals a computing device can allow past its shielding A Class A device is sufficient for office use Class B provides a more stringent classification for home equipment use TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Class B computing device regulations User s Manual Glossary 11 A350 A350D Random Access Memory RAM Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Resetting a computer without turning
177. r is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly Seo ry SF Disc tray LED Eject button Eject hole Figure 4 2 Pressing the eject button 2 Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened Figure 4 3 Pulling the disc tray open User s Manual 4 3 A350 A350D 3 Lay the CD DVD label side up in the disc tray Figure 4 4 Inserting a CD DVD Jl When the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend J slightly over the area where you insert the media Therefore when loading a CD or DVD you will need to turn it slightly at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After loading the CD DVD you should ensure that it is properly positioned over the central spindle and that it lies flat within the tray AMR HN E Do not touch either the laser lens or the area immediately around it doing so could cause misalignment and may damage the drive E Make sure that no foreign objects are inserted into or otherwise enter the drive Check the disc tray especially the area behind the front edge to ensure that there are no foreign objects or material present before closing the drive 4 Press the center of the CD DVD gently until you feel it click into place on the center spindle The disc should be slightly below the top of the spindle and flush with the spindle base 5 Press the center of the disc tray in order
178. rdiac 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 Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality Always turn off Wi FP and 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 Do not use the Wi FP and 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 Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation s lt p Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert an SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card Memory Stick PRO PRO Duo xD Picture Card and MultiMediaCard Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the Bridge media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input and connection of a Q Microphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables ee a stereo device for audio input Headphone S PDIF A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack that lets you jack connect digital spea
179. re icon on the Windows Taskbar 3 Click an eSATA device that you want to remove 4 Carefully pull an eSATA device s USB eSATA combo connector out from within the computer s USB eSATA combo port External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the computer s external monitor port with the computer supporting WUXGA video mode In order to connect a monitor follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port and tighten the screws on the left and right hand side of the connector as required Monitor Cable Figure 8 11 Connecting the monitor cable to the external monitor port 3 Turn the external monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer s power on When you turn on the power the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device In the event that you find that there are issues getting an image displayed on the correct monitor you should consider using the FN F5 hot key to change the display settings if you then disconnect the external monitor before you turn the computer s power off be sure to press FN F5 hot key again to switch to the internal display User s Manual 8 15 A350 A350D Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details on using hot keys to change the display setting oT Do not disconnect the externa
180. re that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery safety lock 2 is in its lock position Battery Pack m lt Figure 6 3 Securing the battery pack 3 Turn your computer over TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor 7 Passwords set in TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility are different from J the Windows login password User Password To start the utility point to or click the following items Launch TOSHIBA Assist gt SECURE gt User Password E Registered Click to register a password of up to 8 characters After a password is set you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer E Not Registered Click to delete a registered password Before you can delete a password you must first enter the current password correctly User s Manual 6 11 A350 A350D E Owner String text box You can use this box to associate text with the password After you enter text click Apply or OK then each time the computer is switched on this text will be displayed along with the prompt for the password Supervisor password If you set a Supervisor password some functions will be restricted when a user logs on with the user passw
181. rging immediately in these instances you should wait a few minutes before trying again If the battery still does not charge you should check that the power outlet the AC adaptor is connected to is supplying power this can be tested by plugging another appliance into it Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch if so it will not charge properly and should be allowed to reach room temperature before you try again Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure its connecting terminals are clean if necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth lightly dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery taking care to ensure that it is securely seated in the computer Check the Battery indicator if it does not glow allow the computer to charge the battery for at least twenty minutes If the Battery indicator starts to glow after this period allow the battery to continue to charge for at least another twenty minutes before turning on the computer However if the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life and should be replaced However if you do not believe the battery is at the end of its operating life you should speak to your reseller dealer or service provider If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery the battery might not charge to its full potential in these instances you should fully discharge the battery and then attempt
182. ries 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 can damage your computer Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This port provides 15 pin analog VGA port This port allows you to connect an external monitor to the computer The computer supports multiple Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2 0 standard The ports with the 4 has a USB Sleep and Charge function One of the USB ports has an eSATA External Serial ATA function This port allows high speed data transfer to take place between the computer and external devices such as digital video cameras The internal ExpressCard slot is a Universal slot This slot supports ExpressCard 54 and ExpressCard 34 modules This slot lets you insert an SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card Memory Stick PRO PRO Duo xD Picture Card and MultiMediaCard Refer to Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 1 6 User s Manual A350 A350D Multimedia Sound system Web Camera HDMI out port Headphone S PDIF jack Microphone jack The integrated sound system provides support for the computer s internal speakers and microphone also allowing an e
183. roaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes 10 4 User s Manual A350 A350D Specifications Appendix A This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Environmental requirements Ambient temperature Relative humidity Altitude from sea level Power Requirements AC adaptor Computer Operating Non operating 5 to 35 C 20 C to 60 C 20 to 80 10 to 90 30 to 3 000 meters 30 to 10 000 meters 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second 19V DC User s Manual A 1 A350 A350D Built in Modem The ability of this feature is depending on the model you purchased Network control unit NCU Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function AA Telephone line analog only Pulse Tone AT commands EIA 578 commands Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Communication protocol Communication speed Error correcting Data compression Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Data ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter V 21 ch2 Former CCITT Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only w
184. roximate time periods Retention Time Battery type State and Retention Time Battery pack 1 5day for 9cell 1day for 6cell 0 5day for 3cell sleep mode 15day for 9cell 10day for 6cell 5day for 3cell shut down mode RTC battery 30 days Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery packs E Atleast once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power if it does not turn on then go to Step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If you find that the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged however if the Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery condition go to Step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power The DC IN indicator should glow white and the Battery indicator should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged however in the event that DC IN indicator does not glow this indicates that power is not being supplied check the connections for the AC adaptor and the power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows whit
185. rsor functions E When the Numeric Mode indicator glows the keypad overlay allows you to enter numbers CAPS LOCK indicator _ CAPS LOCK Arrow Mode Numeric Mode Figure 2 9 Keypad indicators This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format When the Arrow Mode indicator lights green you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad overlay as cursor keys Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for more information When the Numeric Mode indicator lights green you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad overlay for number entry Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for more information User s Manual 2 13 A350 A350D Optical disc drives The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive A Serial ATA interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows Region codes for DVD drives and media DVD Super Multi drives and their associated media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD Video make sure it matches your drive Otherwise it will not play properly Code Region 1 Canada United States 2 Japan Europe South Africa Middle East 3 South East Asia East Asia 4 Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South Am
186. rt Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the location listed in the accompanying warranty booklet or visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet 9 24 User s Manual A350 A350D Chapter 10 Disclaimers CPU This chapter states the Disclaimer information applicable to TOSHIBA computers Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions E use of certain external peripheral products E use if battery power instead of AC power E use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications E use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections E use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications E use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously E use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level E use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your computer documentation or visit the Toshiba website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specificat
187. s out of the USB connectors Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available In view of this it may be noted that some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly ExpressCard slot This slot allows you to install a single ExpressCard device Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the ExpressCard slot and PC Card slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury 2 4 User s Manual A350 A350D e i LINK IEEE1394 This port allows you to connect an external p port device such as a digital video camera to the S400 computer for high speed data transfer Right side The following figure shows the computer s right side Security lock slot Universal Serial Bus Modem jack Optical disc drive DC IN 19V jack USB 2 0 ports Depending on the model you purchased Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer A Universal Serial Bus Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to lt 4 USB 2 0 ports the USB 2 0 standard are provided on the right side of the computer The port with the icon 4 has USB Sleep and Charge function modular cable
188. s then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo for further information Remove the Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected Check to ensure the required file is actually on the Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 9 11 A350 A350D xD picture card For further information please refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem Procedure xD picture card error Remove the xD picture card from the computer occurs and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your xD picture card for further information You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the xD picture card that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider MultiMediaCard For further information please refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem Procedure MultiMediaCard error Remove the MultiMediaCard from the computer occurs and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation sup
189. s required to use miniSD microSD Card E Please note that not all memory media have been tested and verified to work correctly Therefore it is not possible to guarantee that all memory media will operate properly E The slot does not support Magic Gate functions x Secure Digital Memory Stick xD picture card MultiMediaCard SD Card MMC l J fe microSD card and adaptor Figure 8 3 Examples of memory media Memory media i This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media Points to note about the SD SDHC memory card SD SDHC memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device and you may not reproduce any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment Below is a simple explanation for distinguishing SD memory cards from SDHC memory cards E SD and SDHC memory cards appear the same externally E The logo on SD and SDHC memory cards is different so pay careful attention to the logo when purchasing E The SD memory card logo is gt E The SDHC memory card logo is ss 8 4 User s Manual A350 A350D E The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 16G Card Type Capacities SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB
190. s the transmission of video and use of video chat via the internet using specialized applications The effective pixel count for this web camera is 1 3 million and 0 3million 0 3M maximum photograph size 640X480 pixels 1 3M maximum photograph size 1280X1024 pixels Please remove the protective plastic film before using the Web Camera Please refer to the Using the web camera section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics The Web Camera LED glows when the Web Camera is operating Please remove the protective plastic film before using the Web Camera This switch senses when the display panel is either closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off On feature as appropriate For example when you close the display panel the computer enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down and then when you next open the display the computer will automatically start up and return you to the application you were previously working on You can specify within the Power Options To access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options Do not put any magnetic objects close to this switch as they may cause the computer to automatically enter Hibernation Mode and shut down even if the Panel Power Off feature is disabled Microphone A built in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your application please refer to the Sound system section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for more informati
191. se refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details To enter Hibernation Mode follow the steps below 1 Click Start 2 Click the arrow button E in the power management buttons ee lee ee and select Hibernate from the menu Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to enter Hibernation Mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid In order to define these settings you can follow the steps as described below 1 Click Start and click the Control Panel 2 Click System and Maintenance and click Power Options 3 Click Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does 4 Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings for When I press the power button and When close the lid 5 Click the Save changes button Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode the computer will take a moment to save the current data in memory to the hard disk drive During this time the Hard Disk Drive indicator will glow After you turn off the computer and the content of memory has been saved to the hard disk drive turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge User s Manual 3 7 A350 A350D Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work you are able to turn off the power without exiting from your software
192. t plugged into an AC power outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer also has a number of other power resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock RTC battery all of which are interrelated with any one having the ability to produce apparent power problems This section provides checklists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause may lie with another power related resource in such an instance you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider 9 4 User s Manual A350 A350D Overheating power down If the processor s temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting the computer will automatically shuts down to prevent any damage in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost Problem Procedure Computer shuts Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator down and DC IN stops blinking indicator blinks white JN It is recommended to leave the computer off until the its interior reaches room temperature even though the DC IN indicator stops blinking If the computer has reached room temperature and it still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your reseller dealer or service provider Computer shuts down This indicates a problem with the heat dispersal and its DC IN indicator system you should contact your reseller dealer is flashing in w
193. t support the V 90 V 92 standards and includes a modem jack for connection to the telephone line Please note that both the V 90 and V 92 standards are only supported in the USA UK France Germany and Canada Only the V 90 standard is supported in other regions You should also be aware that the speed of data and fax transfer will depend on the analog telephone line conditions The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T Some computers in this series have Bluetooth wireless communication function which eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers and mobile phones When it is enabled Bluetooth provides the wireless personal area network environment which is safe and trustworthy that is quick and easy Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN module that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The Trans
194. tact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 9 15 A350 A350D USB Sleep and Charge function For more information and settings please refer to the USB Sleep and Charge function section in Chapter 7 HW Setup Problem cannot use the USB Sleep and Charge function The battery depletes quickly even when turned OFF the power of the computer Procedure The setting of USB Sleep and Charge function may be Disabled Change the setting to Enabled When there is a current overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port USB bus power DC5V supply may be stopped for safety reasons When this happens disconnect an external device if some external devices are connected After that turn the power of the computer ON OFF to restore the function If this function can not be still used even if only one external device is connected stop using the external device because its current is over the acceptable value of this computer Some external devices may not be able to use the USB Sleep and Charge function In this case please try one or more of the following methods E Change a mode setting of Enabled E Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected E Connect external devices after turning OFF of the computer If this function can not be still used change the setting to Disabled and stop using this function When USB Sleep and
195. tch is off Slide the switch to the left to turn it off and to the right to turn it on E 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 Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation E Turn Wi Fi 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 Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality E Always turn off Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality if the computer is near automatic contro equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment possibly resulting in serious injury E t 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 Wireless communication indicator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer s wireless communication functions Indicator status Indication Indicator off The wireless communication switch is off n
196. ter and press ENTER 4 Follow the on screen instructions 3 10 User s Manual A350 A350D The Windows Vista CompletePC Backup feature can be used on Windows Vista Business Edition and Ultimate Edition Restoring the pre installed Software J Depending on the model you purchased different ways for restoring the pre installed software are offered E Creating optical Recovery Discs and restoring the pre installed software from them E Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive E Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA and restoring the pre installed software from them Please note that this service is not free of charge Creating Optical Recovery Discs This section describes how to create Recovery Discs E Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs E Besure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc Creator E Donotrun software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU E Operate the computer at full power E Do not use power saving features E Do not write to the disc when the virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background E Do not use utilities including those intended to enhance hard disk drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data E Do not shut down og off or Sleep
197. ternal LCD display Default LCD Analog RGB Selects both the internal LCD and an external monitor for simultaneous display Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer Select the boot priority from the drop down list You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting F Selects the USB floppy disk drive L Selects the Network Cc Selects optical device To select the boot drive you want follow the steps below 1 Boot up your computer and press F12 to enter the boot menu 2 The boot select screen will be displayed HDD1 HDD2 CD DVD and LAN 3 Use the upper lower cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and press Enter User s Manual 7 9 A350 A350D Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Sleep mode you can turn on the computer by pressing any key It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in Sleep mode Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard feature Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard function Default USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB Legacy Emulation item to enabled Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation D
198. ters memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head disk storage Storing data on magnetic disk Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record display A CRT LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output documentation The set of manuals and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions double click To press and release the pointing device s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVB T Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial Also known as terrestrial digital TV Digital TV broadcasting standard DVD R R R A Digital Versatile Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times The DVD R drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RAM A Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory is a highcapacity high performance disc that lets you store lar
199. tery s capacity will gradually decrease In view of this it will be noted that an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge while how long the charge lasts in a battery depends on Processor speed Screen brightness System Sleep Mode System Hibernation Mode Display power off period Hard disk drive power off period How often and for how long you use the hard disk drive optical disc and floppy diskette drives How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a PC Cards to which the battery supplies power E Whether you enable Sleep Mode which can conserve battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on m Where you store your programs and data User s Manual 6 7 A350 A350D E Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the keyboard closing the display saves power E The environmental temperature operating time decreases at low temperatures M The condition of the battery terminals you should always ensure the terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following app
200. th the LAN the LAN Active J indicator glows yellow When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data the Link indicator glows Disconnecting the LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps as detailed below Make sure the LAN Active indicator amber LED is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub or router in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before disconnecting from the hub 4 34 User s Manual A350 A350D Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and dirt and use care with all liquids around it E Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely in these circumstance you should get the computer inspected by an authorized service provider in order to assess the scope of any damage E Clean the plastics of the computer using a slightly water dampened cloth E You can clean the display screen by spraying a small amount of glass cleaner onto a soft clean cloth and then wiping the screen gently with the cloth Using the cleaning cloth Some models include 1 cleaning cloth The cleaning cloth can be used to wipe away dust and finger
201. the USB Sleep and Charge function setting to Disabled eSATA device In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your eSATA device Problem Procedure eSATA device does Remove the eSATA device from the computer not work and then reconnect it to a free port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer s eSATA USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode If this occurs disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on Ensure that any required eSATA device drivers are properly installed to achieve this you should refer to both the device documentation and the operating system documentation If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 9 17 A350 A350D Additional memory module Please also refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for further information on installing and removing memory modules Problem If there is a memory malfunction the Power indicator will repeatedly flash on for 0 5 seconds off for 0 5 seconds in the following patterns If there is an error in only slot A or no memory module is inserted in Slot A amber twice then green once If there is an error in Slot B amber once then green twice If t
202. the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device User s Manual C 3 A350 A350D Table Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A Frequency Range 5150 5850 MHz Note Channel ID 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 100 5500 104 5520 108 5540 3 112 5560 116 5580 120 5600 3 124 5620 128 5640 132 5660 3 136 5680 3 140 5700 149 5745 US only 153 57658 US only 157 57858 US only 4 161 5805 3 US only 1 Factory set default channels 2 Check if these channels can be used in your country region 3 These channels are available to A B G combo type only 4 Available Area US USA CANADA only C 4 User s Manual A350 A350D Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various international AC power outlets Power cords need to meet the local standards and the specifications listed as below Length Minimum 1 7 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards Certification agencies Europe Austria OVE Italy Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands Denmark DEMKO Norway Finland FIMKO Sweden France LCIE Switzerland Germany VDE Un
203. ther a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor cord will be included with the computer l depending on the model 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the computer DC IN 19V Jack Figure 3 3 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet the Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow User s Manual 34 A350 A350D Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised slowly lift the display panel this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity Display panel Figure 3 4 Opening the display Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer As the display panel cannot be flipped to180 degrees please be careful of the angle when flipping open the display panel Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel s hinges and cause damage Do not press or push on the display panel Do not lift the computer by the display panel Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left in between the display panel and the keyboard
204. tile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM menu A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen Also called a screen User s Manual Glossary 9 A350 A350D microprocessor A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions Also called the central processing unit CPU one of the main parts of the computer mode A method of operation for example the Shut Down Mode Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions MP3 An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound files N network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data an
205. ting system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region Allows you to configure whether the dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you have selected a region User s Manual 4 27 A350 A350D Location list for region selection Displays a sub menu appears which details location information Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match Displays a warning if the current settings for both region code and telephony location are different Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed from which you should select the appropriate communications port for your modem to use Dialing Properties You should select this item in order to display the dialing properties JN If you are using the computer in Japan the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection Connecting the modular cable To connect the modem s modular cable follow the steps as detailed below JN E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN E Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital pr
206. tion is modified the power saving function of PCI Express becomes disabled Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup for more information Set the PCI Express Link ASPM in the BIOS setup using the following steps 1 2 3 4 Press the F1 key The BIOS setup screen will appear Set the PCI Express Link ASPM to Disabled in BATTERY Press the END key A confirmation message will appear Press the Y key The BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will reboot If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is important that you investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following E Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices E ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions and consider calling the software company s technical support department for assistance E Consult the reseller or dealer from where you purchased your computer and or software they are your best resource for current information and suppo
207. tion of 5GHz for IEEE 802 11a or n draft 2 0 Frequency Channel Selection of 2 4GHz for 802 11b g or n draft 2 0 Roaming over multiple channels Card power management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on an 128 bit encryption algorithm E Wi Fi Protected Access WPA support E Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption 7 The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over J 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 User s Manual 4 29 A350 A350D Setting 1 Please make sure that the Wireless Communication Switch is turned on 2 Click Start and then click Connect To to display Connect to a network window 3 Click Set up a connection or network 4 Follow the wizard You will need the name of the wireless network together with security settings Consult the documentation accompanied with your router or ask your wireless network administrator for the settings Security E TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable encryption functionality otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless conne
208. to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click HWSetup HW Setup Window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Password Display Boot Priority Keyboard LAN USB and LED Illumination There are also these three buttons OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window User s Manual 7 1 A350 A350D General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup version Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date Q T When finish BIOS update please restart your computer and press F2 into Jl BIOS setup manual and load BIOS default one time Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on Not Registered Changes or remove the password Default Registered Sets the password A dialogue box will appear to allow you to set the password To enter a user password 1 Select Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password Enter a password of up to 10 characters The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks For example if you enter a password consisting of four characters the display is shown as Enter Password 2 Click the OK button The following message appears al
209. to charge it again Check the Power saver option under Select a power plan in the Power Options 9 6 User s Manual A350 A350D Real Time Clock Problem The following message is displayed on the LCD RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F2 key to set Date Time Password Problem Cannot enter password Keyboard Procedure The RTC battery charge has become exhausted you should set the date and time in within the BIOS setup screen through the following steps 1 Press F1 key BIOS setup will boot up 2 Press F2 to set the date in System Date 3 Press F2 to set the time in System Time Procedure Please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for further information Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the computer please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further information Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled Procedure Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not activated press the FN F11 hot key and try typing again Please refer to your software s documentation to ensure that its is not remapping the keyboard in any way remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of each key If you are still unable to use the keyboard you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 9
210. to close it the tray will click into place when it is locked J N If the CD DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed you may find that the media itself might become damaged and or the disc tray might not open fully when you next press the eject button 4 4 User s Manual A350 A350D Removing discs To remove CD DVD s follow the steps as listed below Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media in the drive instead wait for the indicator to go out before you open the disc tray In addition if the CD DVD media is spinning when you open the tray wait for it to fully stop before you remove it 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly and then gently pull it out of the system until it is fully opened After the disc tray has opened slightly you should wait for a moment to ensure the CD DVD media has stopped spinning before you fully open the tray 2 The CD DVD media will extend slightly over the sides of the disc tray in order that you can hold it Grasp it carefully by its edges and lift it vertically off of the central spindle and out of the tray Figure 4 5 Removing a CD DVD 3 Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it the tray will click into place when it is locked User s Manual 4 5 A350 A350D How to remove a CD DVD when the disc tray will not open Pressing the eject button
211. to the device Note of the following when you use i LINK E You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices E Notall i LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed E Some devices might not support sleep or automatic off functions E Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed Disconnecting the i LINK IEEE1394 cable To disconnect the i LINK IEEE1394 cable follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar 2 Point to i LINK IEEE1394 device and click 3 Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i LINK device Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device pmi o 8 20 User s Manual A350 A350D Security lock A security locks enable you to anchor your computer a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft The computer has a security lock slot on its right side into which you can attach one end of the security cable while the other end attaches to a desk or similar object The methods used for attaching security cables differ from product to product Please refer to the instructions for the product you are using for more information Connecting the security lock In order to connect a security cable to the
212. tricity it is important that you discharge yourself before touching or installing any additional memory modules To discharge your body s static electricity simply touch any metal close to you with bare hands E norder to ensure that the computer power is not turned on while working set the Wireless communication switch to OFF User s Manual 8 7 A350 A350D Point to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer the Power indicator will flashes in the following ways E lf there is an error in only Slot A or no memory module is inserted in Slot A repeatedly flashes amber twice then green E If there is an error in Slot B repeatedly flashes amber then green twice E If there are errors in both Slot A and Slot B repeatedly flashes amber twice then green twice In all instances you should shut down the computer and remove the incompatible module s Use a 0 point Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing a memory module The computer contains slots for two memory modules one positioned immediately over the other the procedures are the same for installing either module 1 Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started if required 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables a
213. u may fail to write or rewrite information successfully this may cause you to either lose data or incur other damage to the drive or media User s Manual 4 7 A350 A350D Before writing or rewriting E Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media however it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Please also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW Multi Speed and High Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd CD RW Ulira Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x 8x and 16x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media DVD R Dual Layer MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x and 8x speed media DVD R for Labelflash FUJIFILM CORPORATION for 16x speed media DVD R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 8x and 16x speed media Ricoh Co Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media DVD R Double Layer MITSUBISHI KAGAK
214. u will be asked to provide your account information This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN E Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX E Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices Avoid using your computer modem with the telephone cable connected during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Modem functions cannot be used in models which are not equipped with a modem This information is applicable to the models equipped with a built in modem Some models are equipped with a modem jack or FM antenna port 4 26 User s Manual A350 A350D Region selection Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another so you will need to make sure the internal modem s settings are correct for the region in which it will be used The built in modem can be used only in specified countries and regions Using the modem in an area not specified for use may cause a system failure Check the specified areas carefully before using it To select a region f
215. ube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions Also called a preset value delete To remove data from a disk or other data storage device Synonymous with erase device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information disable To turn a computer option off See also enable Digital Audio An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound files User s Manual Glossary 5 A350 A350D disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the compu
216. uired software is not available 3 12 User s Manual A350 A350D Il In addition if you use a third party partitioning program to reconfigure the partitions on your hard disk drive you may find that it becomes impossible to setup your computer When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the Fn ESC key be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details Be sure to connect the AC adaptor otherwise you may run out of battery during the recovery process When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer and when the TOSHIBA screen appears repeatedly press the F8 key 3 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER 4 Select your preferred keyboard layout and press Next 5 To access the recovery process please log on as an enabled user with sufficent rights 6 Click TOSHIBA HDD Recovery on the System Recovery Options screen 7 Follow the on screen instructions on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery dialog The computer will be restored to its factory state Please set your BIOS to default before you recover your computer to the factory state Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA You can order Product Recovery discs for
217. ure to connect with a CAT5E cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 or CAT5 cable If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with a CAT3 or higher cable Connecting the LAN cable To connect the LAN cable follow the steps as detailed below E Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable The AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN the system may hang up E Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur E Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that is connected to the LAN jack Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place User s Manual 4 33 A350 A350D LAN jack LAN cable Figure 4 10 Connecting the LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector or router Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a network connection T When the computer is exchanging data wi
218. uter s power is on or off 6 2 User s Manual A350 A350D DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected the following indicator conditions should be noted White Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and is correctly supplying power to the computer No light aa any other conditions the indicator does not ight Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer the following indicator conditions should be noted White Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking amber Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient power available AC adaptor or battery to maintain this condition In Sleep Mode this indicator will turn on for one second and off for one second No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery Battery types The computer has two different types of batteries E Battery pack E Real Time Clock RTC battery Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source although you should not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected Before you remove the battery pack save your
219. ving the adaptor in the Bridge Media slot Additional memory module pio You can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is available This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules E You should place a mat beneath the computer in order to prevent the computer s lid from becoming scratched or damaged when you are installing replacing the memory module In this instance you should avoid mats that are made of materials that hold or generate static electricity E When installing or removing a memory module you must ensure that you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer E nsert the two memory modules into Slot A and Slot B respectively The computer will operate in dual channel mode You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel E Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA E Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down in either Sleep or Hibernation Mode c Wake up on LAN is enabled d The wireless communication switch is turned on E Be careful not to let screws or other foreign matter fall into the computer It could cause malfunction or electric shock E Additional memory module is a precision electronic component that may be fatally damaged by static electricity Since the human body can carry static elec
220. will not open the disc tray when the computer is turned off although in these circumstances you can open the tray by inserting a slender object such as a straightened paper clip about 15mm into the eject hole just to the right of the drive s eject button Disc tray LED Eject button Eject hole Figure 4 6 Manual release with the eject hole AN You must ensure that you turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD media is spinning when you open the disc tray it may fly off of the spindle and cause injury Function buttons This section describes the Function buttons Six buttons are provided with some models Figure 4 7 Function button Icon Function button DVD CD NE Mute or LED On Off Mute or LED On Off Mute or LED On Off g CD DVD Launch TOSHIBA Launch Windows HSH DVD PLAYER Media Player Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause gt il Stop Stop Stop lt q Previous Previous chapter Previous track PP Next Next chapter Next track 4 6 User s Manual A350 A350D Writing CD DVD on DVD Super Multi drives i The optical drive installed on this computer cannot write multiple sessions on DVD R Dual Layer disc sessions Once a disc has been written to once it will be finalized Once finalized no further writing to the disc will be possible regardless of what portion of the total disc capacity was used You can use th
221. xternal microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger Camera Assistant Software will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable HDMI cable can send video and audio signals In addition to this it can send and receive control signals By connecting a TV which supports HDMI Control to this port the remote control for the connected TV can be used to operate some of the computer functions Refer to the REGZA Link PC Control section in Chapter 8 Optional Devices for more details This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum When you connect a digital soeaker or headphones the internal speakers are automatically disabled This jack can be used also as S PDIF jack and enables connection of optical digital correspondence apparatus A 3 5mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for stereo microphone input and connection of a stereo device for audio input User s Manual 17 A350 A350D Communications Modem LAN Bluetooth Wireless LAN pmi o E The integrated modem provides capability for data and fax communications tha
222. y Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features While you are editing DVD you can display preview However if another application is running The preview might not display properly DVD MovieFactory cannot edit or play copy protected content Do not enter Sleep or Hibernation Mode while using DVD MovieFactory Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately after turning on the computer Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped When recording to a DV Camcorder to ensure you capture all of your data let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual data CD recorder JPEG functions DVD Audio mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version While recording video to DVD please close all other programs Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU Do not support mp3 decode and encode Before recording the video to DVD When you record DVD disc please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB1 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD Do not perform any of the following actions E Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the display panel E Bump or cause vibration to the computer
223. y Controller Wireless LAN Card Specifications 0020000s Radio Characteristics 00005 Supported Frequency Sub bands AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies 0 055 If your computer is stolen Glossary Index User s Manual A350 A350D 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 A350 A350D Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition June 2008 Copyright authority for music movies computer programs databases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home Any other use beyond that stipulated above including conversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the
224. ystem indicators The DC IN indicator normally glows white when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor However if the output voltage from the adaptor is abnormal or if the computer s power supply malfunctions this indicator will go out The Power indicator normally glows white when the computer is turned on However if you turn the computer off in Sleep Mode this indicator will flash amber approximately one second on two seconds off both while the system is shutting down and while it remains turned off The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery s charge white indicates the battery is fully charged amber indicates the battery is charging and flashing amber indicates a low battery condition Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for more information on this feature The HDD ODD eSATA indicator glows white whenever the computer is accessing the built in hard disk drive or the other drives The Bridge media slot indicator glows white when the computer is accessing the Bridge media slot 2 12 User s Manual A350 A350D Keyboard indicators The following figures show the positions of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the keypad overlay indicators which show the following conditions E When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed E When the Arrow Mode indicator glows the keypad overlay allows you to use cu

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