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Satellite A660/Satellite Pro A660 Series User`s Manual

1. 1 Battery lock 2 Battery pack 3 Battery release latch 4 Cooling vents 5 Memory module slot Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer Battery lock Battery pack Battery release latch Cooling vents Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack ready for removal 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 Slide and hold this latch into 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 cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating User s Manual 2 6 The Grand Tour a 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 Memory module slot The memory module sl
2. User s Manual Getting Started 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 1 2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3 pin plug 1 Either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor cord will be included with the computer depending on the model 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right of the computer 1 DC IN 19V jack 2 DC output plug Figure 1 3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer User s Manual 1 5 Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet the Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow 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 1 Display panel Figure 1 4 Opening the display panel Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer User s Manual 1 6 Getting Started T E Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress I 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 E Do not close the display panel with p
3. The configuration of this button may vary depending on the model you purchased and the region you are in Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program 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 Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent 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
4. 3 Click Create Video Disc gt New Project and choose your Project format 4 Add source from HDD by click Add Video files button to invoke browser dialog box 5 Choose the source video and then go to Next page to apply Menu 6 After choose the menu template click the Next button to go to Output Page 7 Choose the output type and then click the Burn button NOarRw User s Manual 4 26 Operating Basics How to make a Blu ray disc Movie Simplified steps for making a Blu ray disc movie 1 2 6 Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt DVD MovieFactory Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory Click Create Video Disc gt New Project to invoke the 2nd Launcher choose Blu ray and then invoke DVD MovieFactory Add source from HDD by clicking Add Video files button to invoke browser dialog box Choose the source video and then go to Next page to apply Menu After choosing the menu template click the Next button to go to the Burning Page Choose the output type then press Burn button How to learn more about Corel DVD MovieFactory Please refer to the Help and Manual files for additional Corel DVD MovieFactory information E Opening the Corel DVD MovieFactory Manual Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt DVD MovieFactory User Manual Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD or Blu ray disc
5. 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 USB Device An device corresponding to USB 3 0 standards can be connected to the USB 3 0 port on the computer An device corresponding to USB 2 0 standards can be connected to the USB 3 0 or USB 2 0 port on the computer Connecting the USB device To connect an USB device follow the steps as detailed below 1 Connect an USB connector to the USB 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 User s Manual 3 32 Hardware Utilities and Options 1 1 USB port 2 USB Connector Figure 3 9 Connecting an USB Device to the USB port E A connected USB device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer s USB port while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode If this occurs disconnect the USB device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on E fyou connect an USB 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 at
6. Troubleshooting Fingerprint Sensor Problem Reading of the fingerprint was not successful The fingerprint cannot be read due to injuries to the finger Procedure In this instance you should try the fingerprint reading operation again using the correct finger position please refer to Using the Fingerprint Sensor in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for further information Alternatively you should try the recognition process again using another enrolled finger The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints The recognition success rate may differ from user to user In this instance you should try the recognition process again using another enrolled finger However if fingerprints from all the enrolled fingers cannot be read you should instead log into the computer by using the keyboard to input the password If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 8 17 Troubleshooting USB device In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device Problem Procedure USB device does not Remove the USB device from the computer and work then reconnect it to a free port it in
7. When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer E When the computer is in Sleep Mode the power indicator will blink amber E fyou 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 User s Manual Getting Started 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 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 E 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 E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Hibernation Mode Data will be lost Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation
8. DVD CD REWRITABLE DRIVE c AUSI Model No AD 7700S ETS A nufactured Date Febr 5V 15A Mar uary xxi Miui TTA 00000000T00000000000 Serial No 00000000000 HW 00 FW 0 00 rise User s Manual xiii Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Panasonic System Networks m DVD Super Multi UJ890 m BD Combo UJ141 mg BD Writer UJ240 Location of the required label R SERIAL NO MANUFACTURED COMPLIES WITH FDARADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 A Panasonic System Networks Co Ltd 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata Ku Fukuoka Japan K HITACHI LG Data Storage Inc m DVD Super Multi GT30N GT30F m BD Combo CT30F m BD Writer BT10F Location of the required label THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANU FACTURE MANUFACTURED Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc 22 23 KAIGAN 3 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 108 0022 JAPAN n User s Manual xiv Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Precautions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 1 IFA V F B 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
9. WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA is for Blu ray Disc playback only DVD playback is not supported Please use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER for DVD playback Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping audio skipping or decrease in computer performance Close all other applications before playing back Blu ray Disc Do not open any other applications or carry out any other operations during Blu ray Disc playback Do not switch to Sleep or Hibernation Mode while WinDVD BD is running Make sure to close WinDVD BD before going into either Sleep or Hibernation Mode User s Manual 4 32 Operating Basics Because Blu ray Disc playback operates according to programs built into the content operation methods operation screens sound effects icons and other features may vary from disc to disc For more information on these items refer to instructions included with content or contact the content manufacturers directly Make sure to connect the computer s AC adapter when playing a Blu ray Disc WinDVD BD supports AACS Advanced Access Control System copy protection technology Renewal of the AACS key integrated into this product is required for uninterrupted enjoyment of Blu ray Disc An Internet connection is required for renewal AACS key renewal is provided free of charge for 5 years after the purchase of this product however renewal beyond 5 years is subject to conditions specified by the software provider Corel Corporation
10. contact your reseller dealer or service provider o Remove the memory module from Slot B and insert it into Slot A User s Manual 8 20 Troubleshooting 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 External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information Problem Monitor does not turn on No display Procedure Adjust the volume To increase the volume click the volume up button and to decrease it click the volume down button Check the software volume settings Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound device is enabled and that the device is properly working For further information please refer to Troubleshooting in Windows section of Windows Help and Support 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 during Windows start up or shut down If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your res
11. Blu ray discs with high definition content are required for HD viewing Starting WinDVD BD Use the following procedure to start WinDVD BD When a Blu ray disc is set in the BD drive WinDVD BD starts automatically Select Start gt All Programs gt Corel gt Corel WinDVD BD to start WinDVD BD User s Manual 4 33 Operating Basics Operating WinDVD BD Notes on Using WinDVD BD 1 Screen display and available features may vary amongst BD Videos and scenes 2 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 WinDVD BD HELP WinDVD BD features and instructions are also explained in detail in WinDVD Help Use the following procedure to open WinDVD Help MH Click the Corel Guide button in the Display Area and select the Launch Help button 3D playback feature Only 3D Vision model WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA supports the playback of Blu ray 3D discs Before playback Blu ray 3D discs configure the 3D Playback 1 Click Tools 2 Select 3D Playback 3 Select Prefer to play in 3D mode checkbox to enable 3D playback 4 Specify display device information Monitor Type Choose the correct monitor type in the drop down menu Select the Computer monitor with NVIDIA 3D Vision when playback on internal LCD display To play on external 3D enabled display TV with HDMI set the HDMI
12. Do not playback Blu ray Disc while recording television programs using Windows Media Center My TV or other applications Doing so may cause Blu ray Disc playback or television program recording errors In addition if pre scheduled recording starts during Blu ray Disc Video playback it may cause Blu ray Disc Video playback or television program recording errors Please view Blu ray Disc Video during times when there is no recording prescheduled While playing a BD J title keyboard shortcut is ineffective Resume play function cannot be used with some discs on WinDVD BD The interactive function on Blu ray Discs may not work depending on the contents or network situation Region codes for BD drives and media BD drives and their associated media are manufactured according to the specifications of three marketing regions Region codes can be set from WinDVD BD Region tab in Setup dialogue When you purchase BD Video make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly To playback video on an external display or TV using WinDVD BD use output devices like external displays or TV that have RGB or HDCP supported HDMI port The Blu ray disc movie can be played only on internal LCD displays or external devices connected via an RGB and HDMI output In Clone mode DualView WinDVD plays on a display which set to as the Primary display and shows black screen on the other displays This product does not play HD DVD discs
13. Enable Disable button Power button Function Buttons 3D Vision IR emitter Your computer may intergrated with two kinds of keyboards A4 size keyboard which provides the embedded numeric overlay keys dedicated cursor control overlay keys gig and Keys full size keyboard which provides dedicated numeric keys dedicated cursor control keys ag and Keys The keyboard is compatible with the IBM enhanced keyboard Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details The Touch Pad located in 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 This sensor enables you to enroll and recognize a fingerprint For detailed information on Fingerprint Sensor refer to Chapter 4 Using the Fingerprint Sensor Some models are equipped with a Fingerprint Sensor 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 The Touchpad Enable Disable button below the spacebar allows you to turn off the touchpad Press the button again to enable the touchpad Press this button to turn the computer s power on and off Seven buttons are available for use These buttons allow you to manage audio video run applications and access utilities IR emitter sends signal to wireless glasses User s Manual 2 10 The Grand To
14. adjust the setting towards Maximum Quality or disable this feature Please visit your region s web site or refer to the catalog for the configuration details of the model that you have purchased User s Manual 3 4 Hardware Utilities and Options Q Legal Footnote LCD For more information regarding the LCD please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display performance Refer to Display Controller and Video mode section in Appendix B for more information Graphics Control Some NVIDIA graphics models may include NVIDIA Optimus technology feature NVIDIA Optimus technology intelligently optimizes notebook performance by seamlessly switching between a discrete NVIDIA GPU for great graphics performance and an Intel integrated graphics chip for sustained battery life Switching is automatic and does not require the user to reboot the notebook In the Manage 3D Settings menu of NVIDIA Control Panel you can change the global 3D settings and create overrides for specific programs The overrides will be used automatically each time the specified programs are launched E Please use the default setting for NVIDIA Optimus technology E fthe program does not run normally after the setting has been changed please restore the program to the default setting E fthe program does not run normally please restore the preferred graphics proc
15. dealer or service provider LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN hub Wake up on LAN does Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The not work Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator User s Manual 8 22 Troubleshooting 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 If problems persist contact your LAN administrator 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 User s Manual 8 23 Troubleshoot
16. do not operate your computer during a thunderstorm 1 Save data shutdown Windows and turn off the power User s Manual 4 36 Operating Basics i 2 Connect the coaxial cable to the TV antenna port of your computer 1 TV antenna port 2 Coaxial cable Figure 4 9 Connecting the coaxial cable When you have been using a descrambler to receive the programs on cable TV or satellite broadcasting connect the set top box and splitter to the coaxial cable Sound System This section describes some of the audio control functions 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 System Sounds is always displayed since it controls the system sounds volume User s Manual 4 37 Operating Basics Changing System Sounds System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen T
17. or E In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless device prior to turning on the equipment User s Manual C 2 Information for Wireless Devices Radio Regulatory Information The Wireless device is must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This product complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Europe Restrictions for Use of 2400 0 2483 5MHz Frequencies in Europe France Italy Luxembourg Norway Russian Federation Outdoor use limited to 10mW e i r p within the band 2454 2483 5MHz Implemented Implemented Military Radiolocation use Refarming of the 2 4GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises For public use a general authorization is required General authorization required for network and service supply This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centr
18. reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Turn off your computer 2 While holding down 0 zero key on the keyboard turn on your computer 3 A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions User s Manual Getting Started Restoring the pre installed software from your created Recovery Media If the pre installed files are damaged you are able to either use the Recovery Media you have created or the hard disk drive recovery process 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 You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre installed software without System Recovery Options When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Recovery Media into the computer and turn off the computer s power 2 While holding down F12 key on the keyboard turn on your computer when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt logo screen appears release the F12 key 3 Use the up and down cursor key to select the appropriate option from the menu according to your actual recovery media Please refer to th
19. s Manual 4 4 Operating Basics Points to note about Fingerprint Utility If Windows 7 file encryption function EFS Encryption File System is used to encrypt a file the file cannot be further encrypted using the encryption function of this software You can back up the fingerprint data or the information registered to Automatic password input in IE Please use Import Export on TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu Please also refer to the fingerprint utility Help file for more information You can start it using the following method E Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility The main screen is displayed Click in the lower left corner of the screen Fingerprint utility limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error free or that it 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 fingerprint software E The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints E The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Setup Fingerprint Registration Please use the following procedure when first using fingerp
20. susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400MHz to 2 483 5MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Important notice The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations 1 Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above 2 If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication for Wireless LAN The indication shown below appears on this equipment MOA J E 2 4 DS 0F 4 E el 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation 3 OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 4 4 The interference range of
21. the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the typeface you see to the left Display D Names of windows or icons or text generated by E ABC the computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the type face you see to the left Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment User s Manual xvii Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Terminology This term is defined in this document as follows Start The word Start refers to the B button in Windows 7 HDD or Hard disk Some models are equipped with a Solid State drive Drive SSD instead of a hard disk drive In this manual the word HDD or Hard disk drive also refers to the SSD unless otherwise stated User s Manual xviii TOSHIBA 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 persona
22. 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 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 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 The Keyboard 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 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Wa a e 203 2 B O vit at bid 2 9 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 combination
23. while the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not lock the computer using the Windows logo ag L keys or the FN F1 keys when running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER does not have a parental control function In order to protect copyrights the Windows Print Screen function is disabled when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running Print Screen functions are disabled even when running other applications besides TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER and when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is minimized Please close the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to use the Print Screen function Carry out the installation uninstallation of the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER under a user account with administrator rights Do not change Windows Users while TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running For some DVD Video discs using the control window to change the audio track will also change the subtitle track If you see the screen blinking while playing DVD with subtitle on at Media Player please use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER or Media Center to play DVD User s Manual 4 29 Operating Basics Display Devices amp Audio 1 TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER will only run when Colors is set to True Color 32 bit Click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display gt Adjust resolution click Advanced settings select Monitor tab set colors
24. you enter is displayed as a string of asterisk 2 Tap OK The following message appears allowing you to verify the password Verify Password 3 If character strings match the password is registered Tap OK 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 3 Tap OK If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to Not registered User s Manual 7 2 HW Setup If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat from step 1 Incorrect Password Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal display or an external monitor Power On Display This tab allows you to select the display to be used when the computer is started Please note that this setting is only available on standard VGA mode and is not available as part of the Windows Desktop properties I The Power On Display is supported with some models Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected otherwise it selects the internal display default System LCD Only Selects the internal LCD even if an external monitor is connected
25. 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 User s Manual 4 43 Operating Basics 3 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 sure 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 CATS3 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 JN E Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable The AC ada
26. All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt DVD MovieFactory Launcher Click Create Disc Label E Click Start gt All Programs gt Corel Label Once gt Corel Label Once 2 Click the General tab 3 Choose optical disc drive for Printer If the drive name is displayed in Step 3 your computer s optical disc drive supports Labelflash User s Manual 3 14 Hardware Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in For Windows Media Player TOSHIBA Bulletin Board TOSHIBA ReelTime TOSHIBA Media Controller TOSHIBA Speech System The plug in lets you upconverts wmv and mp4 videos on Windows Media Player For more information please refer to the TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player Help To access it click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player TOSHIBA Resolution for Windows Media Player Help Bulletin Board is a convenient place to pin things to visually organize in a fun and creative way Simply drag and drop your favorite pictures files or notes to pin them on the Board You can use it to create thumbnail shortcuts reminders to do list and so on according to your personal style To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt TOSHIBA Bulletin Board This application is a graphical history indexing tool that enables you to view recently accessed files in a fun and easy to use f
27. Corporation Windows Microsoft and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation ConfigFree is a trademark of TOSHIBA Corporation Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance 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 User s Manual vi Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Labelflash is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by TOSHIBA is under license Realtek is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation Atheros is a registered trademark of Atheros Communication Inc Broadcom is a registered trademark of Broadcom Corporation Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found t
28. In addition to this it can send and receive control signals Universal Serial Bus One Universal Serial Bus port which complies to USB 3 0 port the USB 3 0 standard is provided on the left hand side of the computer The ports with the icon 4 has Sleep and Charge function Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB port Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury The USB 3 0 port is compliant to USB 3 0 standards and backward compatible with USB 2 0 port Universal Serial Bus One Universal Serial Bus port which complies to USB 2 0 port the USB 2 0 standard is provided on the left hand side of the computer 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 The following figure shows the computer s back Er T E Figure 2 4 The back of the computer User s Manual 2 5 The Grand Tour Underside 10O m 2 m OO The following 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
29. Layer discs may be unreadable E DISC created in DVD R Dual Layer format4 Layer Jump Recording cannot be read 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 optical disc media will be affected by 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 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 E 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 making sure that if multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected you do not delete data from the wrong one E 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 E Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be filled with dummy data if the w
30. 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 F You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing FN F4 please refer I to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details To enter Hibernation Mode follow the steps below 1 Click Start 2 Point to the arrow icon kinde a 7 and then select Hibernate from the menu User s Manual 1 11 Getting Started 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 Security 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 I close the lid 5 Click the Save changes button Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode the
31. Movie 1 Editing digital video B Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactory M Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory E Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features H 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 E Donot enter Sleep or Hibernation Mode while using DVD MovieFactory E Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately after turning on the computer Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped E 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 DVD Audio mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version H While recording video to DVD please close all other programs E Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU User s Manual 4 27 Operating Basics Do not support mp3 decode and encode 2 Before recording the video to DVD or Blu ray disc When you record DVD disc or Blu ray 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 or Blu ray disc Do not perfor
32. Problem Procedure Computer shuts down Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator and DC IN indicator stops blinking blinks amber It is recommended to leave the computer off until the 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 white 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 g 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 8 5 Troubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem
33. The Grand Tour Remote Controller Type 2 A H A p iini 9s 00 o O0OO 600 ar TA a ae OOOO o OCOC OOOO e Ogo e mir O o OOOO C2ee e cama arr j Deis Power Start Teletext Recorded TV Guide Live TV DVD Menu Red Button Green Button 10 Yellow Button 11 Blue Button 12 Back 13 More Information 14 Channel Page Control 15 Arrows and OK 16 Mute 17 Replay 18 Skip 19 Record 20 Pause 21 Stop 22 Volume Control 23 Play 24 FWD Fast Forward 25 REW Rewind 1 Or ON ONS Figure 2 11 Remote Controller type 2 Starts or terminates the operating system This button functions like the Power button of your computer By default the Sleep Mode is equivalent to the Power Off state of your To change the setting click Start select Control panel gt System and Security gt Power Options The following four options are available Do nothing Sleep Hibernate and Shut Opens Media Center to the main window Starts or terminates the Teletext mode This button is not provided with some models Power computer down Start Teletext Recorded TV Allows you to start recording of TV programs The Recorded TV feature of Media Center will be activated User s Manual 2 17 The Grand Tour Guide Live TV DVD Menu Red Green Yellow and Blue buttons Back More Info Channel Page
34. Wakeup function operates under Windows 7 operating system and it works for all USB ports The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption battery health and system cooling informing you of significant system conditions This application recognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and will track specific activities related to their usage Refer to appendix E TOSH BA PC Health Monitor User s Manual 3 9 Hardware Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Value Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre installed on the computer TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements This utility controls the following computer button functions E eco button E Programmable button The starting application from the button can be changed I TOSHIBA Button Support cannot be used in models that are not equipped with eco button and Programmable button TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Flash Cards This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the Windows Desktop or the zoom factor associated with specific supported applications The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and allow the functiona
35. Wireless device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Wireless device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In the usual operating configuration the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm Please refer to the computer user s manual for the details regarding antenna location The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25GHz frequency range Taiwan Article 12 Without permission granted by the NCC any company enterprise or user is not allowed to change frequency enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio frequency devices User s Manual C 5 Information for Wireless Devices Article 14 The low power radio frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications If found the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act The low power radio frequency devices must be
36. 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 User s Manual 8 2 Troubleshooting Hardware and system checklist Software 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 Hardware If you cannot find a software problem you should then check the setup and configuration of your hardware First run through
37. and available settings in HW Setup Boot Speed This option allows you to select system boot up speed Fast Reduces system boot up time System can boot only from the built in HDD and only internal LCD and keyboard are supported during the boot process Normal System boots up at normal speed Default Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Sleep Mode you can turn on the system by pressing any key However please be aware that this option will only work with the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in Sleep Mode Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard function Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard function Default LAN Wake up on LAN This feature lets the computer s power be turned on from shutdown when it receives a wake up packet Magic packet from the LAN Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled User s Manual 7 4 HW Setup 7 E The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system I is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature E Regarding Wake up on LAN from sleep or hibernation you must check the Allow the device to wake the computer check box within the LAN Device properties This feature does not effect the Wake up on LAN from sleep or hibernation Power will be automatically turned on when a signal is received from an administrator s computer which is connected via a netw
38. and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure User s Manual XV TOSHIBA Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series 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 Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic operations and care using optional devices and troubleshooting If you are a new user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the Chapter 1 Getting Started and Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Chapter 1 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 in Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options to learn about features tha
39. any data and automatically turn itself off You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet the Battery indicator will glow amber while the battery is being charged Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger User s Manual 6 5 Power and Power Up Modes Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Battery type Power off Power on Battery pack 48Wh 6 cell about 3 0 about 10 0 Battery pack 61Wh 6 cell about 4 0 about 10 0 Battery pack 98Wh 12 cell about 5 0 about 10 0 RTC battery Doesn t charge about 24 1mA charging 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
40. care with all liquids around it 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 Clean the plastics of the computer using a slightly water dampened cloth 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 User s Manual 4 45 Operating Basics 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 Moving the computer While the computer is designed for flexible day to day usage you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble free operation E Before moving the computer it is recommended that you change the setting associated with the Hard Disk Drive Protection feature Please refer to the section Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection in this chapter for further information 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 Turn off shut down the computer E Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the comp
41. cause injuries 1 Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer 1 2 Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery lock 2 is in its position 1 Battery pack 2 Battery lock Figure 6 2 Securing the battery pack 3 Turn your computer over User s Manual 6 11 Power and Power Up Modes TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility allows you to maintain an additional level of security and provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor Passwords set in TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility are different from 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 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 password To
42. compatible icon 4 or change to disable Sleep and Charge function User s Manual 8 19 Troubleshooting Additional memory module Please also refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options 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 amber twice then white once If there is an error in only Slot B amber once then white twice If there are errors in both Slot A and Slot B amber twice then white 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 the Power indicator flashes when the computer is turned on you should first check that the installed memory module s are compatible with the computer If there is an error with a compatible memory module there is a possibility the memory module is damaged If you determine that an incompatible module has been installed you should follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices 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
43. 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 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 E Click Start point to the arrow icon 32S and then 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 User s Manual 1 12 Getting Started System Recovery Options There is a hidden partition 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 de
44. 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 support TOSHIBA technical support If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related visit TOSHIBA technical support website http www toshiba co jp worldwide User s Manual 8 24 Troubleshooting Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below Outside of Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty Ltd Information Systems Division Building C 12 24 Talavera Rd North Ryde 2113 NSW Australia Canada TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 China TOSHIBA Personal Computer amp Network Shanghai Co Ltd 10F BEA Finance Tower No 66 Hua Yuan Shi Qiao Road Pudong Shanghai P R China 200120 Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Road 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 United States of America TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 USA India TOSHIBA India Pvt Ltd PC Division 6th Floor DR Gopal Das Bhawan Barakhamba Road Delhi 110001
45. go to Step 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 Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows white 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 E Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight User s Manual 6 8 Power and Power Up Modes 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 E Do not remove
46. gt CD amp DVD Applications gt DVD RAM Utility User s Manual 3 13 Hardware Utilities and Options Corel DVD Corel DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA allows MovieFactory for users to instantly create Blu ray disc movie TOSHIBA DVD Video or slideshow discs via a user friendly wizard interface with specific 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 This application may not be installed depending on the model which you purchased Corel Label Once Label Once allows users to design and print the label of discs 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 This application is the feature of DVD MovieFactory in some models For more information please refer to the When Using Corel DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics F The Labelflash features cannot be used in models that do not have a DVD Super Multi BD Combo BD Writer 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 Launch Corel Label Once the operation varies depending on the models you purchased E Click Start gt
47. information please refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Problem Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo error occurs You cannot write to an Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo You cannot read a file xD picture card For further information please refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Problem xD picture card error occurs 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 persists 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 Memory Stick PRO Duo 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 Procedure Remove the xD picture 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 xD picture card for further information Check to ensure the required file is actually on the xD picture card that is in
48. model you purchased Processor CPU 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 PC Diagnostic Tool Legal Footnote CPU For more information on the CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F User s Manual 3 1 Hardware Utilities and Options J Memory Memory slots 1 GB 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in the computer s two memory slots for a maximum of 8 GB system memory This computer can be equipped with memory modules of a maximum size of 8 GB The actual amount of useable system memory will be less than the installed memory modules Video RAM The memory in a computer s graphics adaptor used to store the image displayed on a bitmap display The amount of Video RAM available is dependent on the computer s system memory Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display gt Adjust resolution The amount of Video RAM can be verified by clicking the Advanced Settings button in the Screen Resolution window If your computer is configured with more than 3 GB memory the memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only depending on the computer s hardware specifications This is correct because the operating system u
49. open the disc tray by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer eject hole near the eject button To remove a disc press eject button let disc be put out AYAAN Y Y g i Win 8 V4 WY YY ff S z YYYY a i How to remove disc when the disc tray will not open 4 18 Figure 4 8 Manual release with the eject hole User s Manual Operating Basics Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray the disc could fly off the spindle and cause injury Writing CD DVD BD on Optical Disc drive i J 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 the BD Writer drives 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 DVD R Dual Layer or BD R BD RE discs You can use the DVD SuperMulti drive or BD Combo drives 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 Corel DVD MovieFactory are provided as writing softw
50. operating status and execute the system backup To access the utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt HDD SSD Alert This application allows your computer to automatically search for TOSHIBA software updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are specific to your computer system and its programs When enabled this application periodically transmits to our servers a limited amount of system information which will be treated in strict accordance with the rules and regulations as well as applicable data protection law To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Service Station This utility is able to enable or disable the following functions E Sleep and Charge By connecting to the USB port with the 4 icon devices such as digital audio players are able to charge even when the computer is in Standby Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown state M Sleep and Music Only some computers in this series have Sleep and Music function depending on the model you purchased There is no Sleep and Music option in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility screen if your computer does not have this function By connecting the audio cable to the Microphone jack devices such as digital audio players are able to play sound with the computer s built in speaker even when the computer is in Standby Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown state To start th
51. 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 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 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 User s Manual 6 6 Power and Power Up Modes Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods E Clicking the battery icon on the Taskbar E Via the Battery Status in the Windows Mobility Center window 1 E You should wait at least 16 seconds after turnin
52. 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 Legacy Emulation option within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to Enabled If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Sleep and Charge function For more information and settings please refer to the Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure cannot use the Sleep Sleep and Charge function may be disabled and Charge function Select the Enable Sleep and Charge check box in the TOSHIBA Sleep utility to enable this function 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 User s Manual 8 18 Troubleshooting P
53. s Manual F 3 Legal Footnotes 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 Copy Protection Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media User s Manual F 4 TOSHIBA Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbreviations AC Alternating current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface AMT Intel Active Management Technology 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 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 Digita
54. 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 This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas System start up Self test Power Password Keyboard Internal display panel Hard disk drive DVD ROM drive DVD Super Multi drive BD Writer drive BD Combo drive SD SDHC SDXC Card Memory Stick xD picture card MultiMediaCard Pointing Device Fingerprint Sensor USB device Additional memory module Sound system External monitor LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Recovery Media User s Manual 8 3 Troubleshooting System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items E Self Test E Power Sources E Power on Password Self test While booting up the computer self test is executed automatically and the TOSHIBA logo is displayed on the screen This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If the self test is successful the computer tries to load the operating system ac
55. the latches on either side snap into place SSS P SGC SS 1 Notch 3 Slot B 2 Slot A Figure 3 4 Seating the memory module User s Manual 3 24 Hardware Utilities and Options o 8 Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems The slot A is reserved for the first memory module Use the slot B for expanded memory If only one module is installed use the slot A When inserting or removing memory modules use the A and B marked on the computer chassis to determine which slot is A and which is B Align the grooves along the edges of the memory module with the locking tabs on the connector and insert the 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 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screw Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed 1 Memory module cover 2 Screw 9 Figure 3 5 Seating the memory module cover Install the b
56. this equipment is less than 40m 5 m This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400MHz to 2 483 5MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems User s Manual C 6 Information for Wireless Devices 3 Indication for Bluetooth The indication shown below appears on this equipment ee 2 4FH1 CE 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 1 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10 m CTT This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 4 About the JEITA 5GHz Wireless LAN supports W52 W53 W56 Channel IEEE8 02 41b qg ne IEEE802 41a n W56 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan Atheros AR9285 b g n b g Wireless LAN The Name of the radio equipment AR5B95 DSP Research Inc Approval Number D081038003 Realtek RTL8188CE 802 11n PCI E NIC b g n Wireless LAN The Name of the radio equipment RTL8188CE Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Approval Number D100075001 Intel Centrino WiFi Link 1000BGN b g n Wireless LAN The Name of the radio equipment
57. to True color 32 bit If the DVD Video image is not displayed on an external display or television stop the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER and change the screen resolution To change the screen resolution click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display gt Adjust resolution 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 VIDEO PLAYER Do not change the display device while running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER 3D playback feature Only 3D Vision model TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER has 3D playback function which can playback 3D video content and 2D home video content DVD or video file in 3D using real time 2Dto3D conversion Effect of 3D can be shown only on an internal display or external 3D devices connected via an HDMI output The 2Dto3D conversion function uses TOSHIBA s original algorithm to apply a 3D effect to your own 2D videos However note that this function does not provide the same video content as a video originally provided in 3D and does not create a new video in the 3D format but only plays 2D videos in a 3D like mode The 2Dto3D conversion fu
58. to the computer and their usage The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes i e number of power button and FN key combination uses AC adaptor battery LCD fan HDD sound volume wireless communication switch TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator and USB information date of initial system use and also computer and device usage i e power settings battery temperature and recharging CPU memory backlight illumination time and temperatures for various devices The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 3MB or less per year This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions which may effect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA s authorized service providers Additionally TOSHIBA may also use this information for quality assurance analysis Subject to the use restrictions above the HDD data logged may be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence e g European Union Those countries may or may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region Once enabled you may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via Uninstall a program in the Control Panel Doing so wi
59. up and down Arrows and OK Mute Replay Skip Record Pause Stop Opens the Television Program Guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record A shortcut to the full screen view It also takes you to the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV Opens the main menu on a DVD movie if available It jumps to a registration link These buttons are not provided with some models Displays the previous window This button has the same function as the secondary right mouse button Use it to display more executable options Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and down depending on the available options Arrows Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows OK Selects the desired action or window option It acts like the ENTER Key Turns your computer sound on off Moves media backward seven seconds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter at a time Moves media forward 30 seconds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter Records the selected television program and stores it on your hand disk drive Pauses an audio or video track and live or recorded TV programs Stops the media currently playing User s Manual 2 18 The Grand Tour Volume Control Play FWD Fast Forward REW Rewind Increases or decreases the volume while watching TV viewing DVD s or repla
60. which can then be linked to a username and password in order to remove the need to input these details from the keyboard Just by swiping an enrolled finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled E Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through Internet Explorer E Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them is prevented E Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from a power saving mode such as Sleep Mode E Authentication of the User Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer Power on Security E Single Sign on feature T Fingerprint security cannot be used in models that do not have a fingerprint module installed User s Manual 3 11 Hardware Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Face TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face Recognition 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 or the like which makes the login process easier TOSHIBA VIDEO The player lets you view DVD movies or video PLAYER content recorded using home video camcorders You can play DVD Video DVD VR and video files Furthermore you can convert 2D home videos into 3D and enjoy them in 3D with 3D models It has an on scre
61. will be displayed Select Start face recognition The Select Account screen will be displayed Select the account and click the arrow button Please face 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 E lf an error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen 8 The Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows H If authentication was successful but an authentication error subsequently occurred during the login to Windows you will be asked to provide your account information NOa RON gt Using optical disc drive E Tray ODD The full size drive provides high performance execution of discs based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without an adaptor When the computer is accessing a disc an indicator on the drive glows E Slot ODD The full size drive provides high performance execution of disc based programs You can run 12 cm 4 72 disc without an adaptor E Use the DVD playback application to view DVD Video discs E Use only round standard 12cm disc with this slot ODD Any other size or shape disc may not be able to be removed from the slot and may damage the system as well as the disc If you have a optical disc drive refer also to the Writing CD DVD BD on Optical Disc d
62. 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 charging 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 Ba
63. 1 Video RAM 3 2 Index 3 User s Manual Wireless communication 4 40 indicator 2 12 4 43 Wireless LAN 3 6 4 41 problems 8 23 USB 3 0 port 2 5 USB device problems 8 18 X xD picture card 3 18 inserting 3 20 problems 8 13 removing 3 21 Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Index 4
64. 1 4 Video Output Monitor Type Enter the size in inches of your monitor Notes on playing Blu ray 3D E 3D playback works only in full screen size When you play the Blu ray 3D WinDVD automatically resizes to full screen E WinDVD will use all the resources of the graphics hardware to display 3D video Some operations such as the right click menu setup and Help will be temporarily disabled E WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA does not support 2D to 3D conversion function Please use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER for 3D playback of DVD or 3D video file E Effect of 3D differs between individuals E Depending on the lighting condition of your room you may experience some flickerings when you have the 3D glasses on User s Manual 4 34 Operating Basics Media care Viewing 3D playback may cause discomfort In this case please stop viewing and consult a doctor Please consider whether it is suitable or there is a need for time limit before allowing your child to watch a 3D content Effect of 3D can be shown on internal LCD or on external 3D enabled display TV that supports HDMI 1 4 To play the Blu ray 3D on external 3D enabled display TV please change the display mode to HDMI only Projector only And use 3D glasses come with your external 3D enabled display TV When play the Blu ray 3D on external display that does not support 3D function clear Prefer to play in 3D mode checkbox in 3D Playback properties of WinDVD BD for TOSHI
65. 112BNHMW DSP Research Inc Approval Number D090380003 Atheros AR9002WB 1NG b g n b g Wireless LAN and Bluetooth The Name of the radio equipment AR5B195 DSP Research Inc Approval Number D091014003 User s Manual C 7 Information for Wireless Devices The following restrictions apply E Do not disassemble or modify the device E Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device When using the wireless device in any country or region refer to the section Approved Countries Regions for use in the online manual Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Approved Countries Regions for the Atheros AR9285 b g n b g Wireless LAN This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below E Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 E Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 As of Nov 2010 Albania Australia Austria Azerbaijan Argentina Bahrain Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Herzegovina Bulgaria Canada Cambodia Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein L
66. 1907 2006 REACH in a concentration above 0 1 weight by weight Following information is only for Turkey E Compliant with EEE Regulations TOSHIBA meets all requirements of Turkish regulation 26891 Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment E The number of possible pixel failures of your display is defined according to ISO 13406 2 standards If the number of pixel failures is less than this standard they will not be counted as defect or failure E Battery is a consumption product since the battery time depends on the usage of your computer If the battery can not be charged at all then it is a defect or failure The changes in battery time is not a defect or failure User s Manual Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series VCCI Class B Information CORBIL QOABBRRNRE CT COREL RER CIE FAT SCESBMELTHIETA COHEBMSUAPFLEVAY SSS RIIIGEL CA CNSL SIRS SSSMCITCLEABHVET By dee IC tts TIELL RY RUISLTCESL VCCI B Video Standard Notice THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC THE VC 1 AND MPEG 4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR I ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE STANDARDS VIDEO AND OR I DECODING AVC VC 1 AND MPEG 4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE SUCH VIDEO NO
67. 4 51 Hibernation Mode 3 9 Hot keys 3 7 Brightness Down 5 3 Brightness Up 5 4 Hibernate 5 3 Lock 5 3 Mute 5 3 Output 5 3 Power Plan 5 3 Sleep 5 3 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility en large 5 4 5 5 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility re duce 5 4 Touch Pad 5 4 Wireless 5 4 Zoom 5 4 HW Setup accessing 7 1 Boot priority 7 3 display 7 3 general 7 2 keyboard 7 4 LAN 7 4 SATA 7 5 window 7 1 USB 7 5 J Indicators 2 11 Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series K Keyboard 5 1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5 2 FN Sticky key 5 5 Function keys F1 F12 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 problems 8 7 typewriter keys 5 1 Windows special keys 5 5 L LAN 3 6 4 43 cable types 4 44 connecting 4 44 disconnecting 4 45 problems 8 22 Media care 4 35 Card care 3 19 CD DVD BDs 4 35 Memory card care 3 20 Memory 3 2 additional 3 35 installing 3 23 problems 8 20 removing 3 26 Memory Stick 3 18 inserting 3 20 problems 8 13 removing 3 21 Moving the computer 4 46 MultiMediaCard 3 18 inserting 3 20 problems 8 14 removing 3 21 P Password power on 3 7 problems 8 7 user 6 12 Power conditions 6 1 Hibernation Mode 1 11 indicators 6 2 Index 2 panel on off 3 8 6 13 Shut Down mode Boot Mode 1 8 Sleep Mode 1 9 System Auto Off 6 14 turning off 1 8 turning on 1 7 Problems AC power 8 5 Additional memory module 8 20 Analyzing the problem 8 2 Battery 8 6 Bluetooth 8 23 Dual Pointing device 8 16 DVD Super Multi drive 8 10 Exter
68. BA This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD s DVD s BD 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 DVD BDs 1 D Store your CD DVD BD in the containers they originally came in to protect them and keep them clean Do not bend the CD DVD BD Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mar the surface of the CD DVD BD that contains the data Hold the CD DVD BD 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 Do not expose the CD DVD BD to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your CD DVD BD If your CD DVD BD 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 User s Manual 4 35 Operating Basics TV Tuner Use the My TV feature of Windows Media Center to watch TV programs or record them The dimensions and shape of the TV antenna port vary for different regions Some models are equipped with a TV tuner E Some computer models are equipped with a tuner capable of receiving digita
69. Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This tab allows you to set the priority for booting the computer The Boot Priority Options setting window will be displayed as shown below Click the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the priority You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting U Selects the USB floppy diskette drive N Selects the network c Selects the optical disc drive 2 M Selects the USB memory drive 1 The floppy diskette drive will be used to start the computer when there is a bootable disk contained in the external drive 2 The optical disc drive will be used to start the computer when there is a bootable disk contained in the drive User s Manual 7 3 HW Setup i To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt screen appears release the F12 key 2 Use the up and down cursor keys to select the boot device you want and press ENTER If a Supervisor Password has been set manual boot device selection functions may be restricted The boot device selection methods described above will not change the boot priority settings that have been configured in HW Setup In addition if you press a key other than one of those listed or if the selected device is not installed the system will continue to boot according to the current
70. D 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 applications cannot be guaranteed When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to optical disc 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 7 operating system E 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 or BD drive User s Manual 4 23 Operating Basics E Use the audio video control button to reproduce music or voice E Open the optical disc drive E Do not use shut down log off Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode functions while writing or rewriting E Make sure that the write rewrite operation is c
71. DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer DVD Super Multi drive with Labelflash E BD Writer drive E BD Combo drive Display 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 Display panel 40 6cm 16 0 or 39 6cm 15 6 TFT LCD screen 262K colors with the following resolution HD 1366 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels Display Power Saving Technology Intel chipset model may include the Display Power Saving Technology feature that can save the computer s power consumption by optimizing picture contrast on the internal LCD This feature can be used if the computer is E configured with Intel Express Chipset E running under battery mode E using the internal LCD display only The Display Power Saving Technology feature can be enabled in the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel You can access this control panel in one of the following ways E Click Start gt Control Panel Select Large icons or Small icons in View by and then click Intel R Graphics and Media Right click on the desktop and click Graphics Properties In this control panel 1 Select Basic Mode from the drop down menu 2 Click Power 3 Select On battery from the drop down menu in Power Source and then select the Display Power Saving Technology check box If you want to improve the picture quality under the conditions mentioned above
72. Disk Drive HDD 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 product 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 may 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 Total Available Graphics Memory is the total of as applicable Dedicated Video Memory System Video Memory and Shared System Memory Shared System Memory will vary depending on system memory size and other factors User
73. HW Setup program click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt HWSetup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs General Password Display Boot Priority Keyboard LAN and USB to allow specific functions of the computer to be configured In addition there are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply 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 HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS EC version and contains two buttons Default and About Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup version Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version date and EC version Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on User Password Let you register a new password or change remove an existing password The Power On Display is supported with some models Not Registered Changes or remove the password Default Registered Selects 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 8 characters Valid characters for the password are 1 through 9 numeric characters The character string
74. India In Europe Germany amp Austria TOSHIBA Europe 1 E GmbH Geschaftsbereich Deutschland Osterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany France TOSHIBA Syst ms France S A 7 Rue Amp re B P 131 92804 Puteaux Cedex Netherlands TOSHIBA Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel Spain TOSHIBA Information Systems ESPA A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28830 Madrid Espa a United Kingdom TOSHIBA Information Systems U K Ltd TOSHIBA Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL The Rest of Europe TOSHIBA Europe 1 E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland Osterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany User s Manual 8 25 Specifications TOSHIBA Appendix A This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Physical Dimensions Size 380 5 w x 254 0 d x 28 0 36 5 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body Environmental Requirements Conditions Operating Non operating Conditions Operating Non operating Ambient temperature Relative humidity 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 noncondensing 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F 10 to 90 noncondensing Altitude from sea level 0 to 3 000 meters 0 to 10 000 meters maximum User s Manual A 1 Specifications Power Req
75. LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM Canadian regulatory information Canada only This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Note that Canadian Department of Communications DOC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causng Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du R glement sur le mat riel brouileur du Canada User s Manual Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Following information is only valid for EU member States Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product They will be separated at the recycling centres The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13 2005 By participating in separate collection of products and batt
76. N IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF 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 Face Recognition H The Registration screen is displayed for a logged in user whose face has not been registered E The Management screen is displayed for a logged in user whose face has already been registered 2 Click Run as administrator in lower left of the Management screen and then click the Register button The Registration screen is displayed E Ifyou wish to practice click on the Next button in the Registration screen E Ifyou do not wish to practice click on the Skip button in the Registration screen 3 Click the Next button to start the guide Please follow the guide to practice E Click the Back button to practice the guide once more 4 Click the Next button to start image capturing process Adjust the position of your face so that it fits within the face shaped frame 5 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 6 Registration will end after you have repeatedly moved your neck left right down and up When the register succe
77. Pressing FN F5 changes the active display device To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device el amp Brightness Down Pressing FN F6 decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps User s Manual 5 3 The Keyboard J E y J Brightness Up Pressing FN F7 increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps E Wireless Pressing FN F8 switches the active wireless devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will appear el amp Fea Touch Pad Pressing FN F9 enables or disables the Touch Pad function H sd f N Zoom Pressing FN Space changes the display resolution Ir EQ ODD Pressing FN Tab turns the power of the optical disc drive on off or ejects the disc tray Je id L N JN 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 BEJA JN JN 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 User s Manual 5 4 The Keyboard Ie E N JN Volume Down Pressing FN 3 decreases the volume of the media played by supporte
78. SB device to charge This function may not be able to be used with some connected external devices even if the appropriate mode is selected In this situation clear the Enable Sleep and Charge check box and stop using this function 1 Some computers may not support all modes Enabling Sleep and Music You can enable Sleep and Music by selecting the Enable Sleep and Music check box and clicking the Apply button There is no Sleep and Music option in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility screen if your computer does not have this function Battery Settings This utility can be used to specify the lower limit of remaining battery life for USB Sleep and Charge Move the slider bar to specify the lower limit If the remaining battery life falls below the setting the USB Sleep and Charge function will be stopped Clearing the Enable under Battery Mode check box sets the utility to only charge when the AC adaptor is connected Heat dispersal To protect against overheating the processor is equipped with an internal temperature sensor which activates a cooling fan or lowers the processing speed if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level You are able to select whether to control this temperature by either turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the processor speed or by lowering the processor speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Both of these functions are controlled through the Power Opt
79. TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt User s Manual Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series TOSHIBA Table Chapter 1 Chapter 2 User s Manual of Contents COP VIG ssaa chs el ere ee Stee a tla a a E sareaecavend vi DISCIAIM Ef aias eject eoa ade ab are aa a tec eed ddd vi TradematkS o arivsd uenguen dade dine Soe eine earn a a ease A vi FCC informati n asese aaa a t a aa o a ee vii EU Declaration of Conformity 2 222002e nn viii REACH Compliance Statement 020002e eee eee ix Following information is only for Turkey ix VCCI Class B Information 0 000 c eee eee x Video Standard Notice 0 200 eee x Canadian regulatory information Canada only x Following information is only valid for EU member States xi Disposing of the computer and the computer s batteries xii Optical disc drive safety instructions 0 cee eee xii Precaution tee a en Aen nN ee Ree a XV Preface Conventions ss ese e ede awed wee nae eee Gee ie eee Gees xvi General Precautions Provide adequate ventilation 00 00 cece eee eee xix Creating a computer friendly environment xix Stress injury 1 eee XX Heat MUN iseia aetna aren area areca he Senile ae XX Pressure or impact damage 2000 ee cece eee eee eens XX Mobile phones eanas aie wiv are wrench Pee ace eee xxi Instruct
80. To change the setting click Start select Control panel gt System and Security gt Power Options The following four options are available Do nothing Sleep Hibernate and Shut down Moves the media video DVD music and so on backwards User s Manual 2 15 The Grand Tour Play Pause main Pr FWD Fast Forward la Replay Stop l Skip Back a Arrows 4k gt v More Info OK Volume Brightness up Volume Mute Brightness down OQI t Plays the selected media Pauses an audio or video track Moves the media video DVD music and so on forwards Moves media backward seven seconds for videos one music track or one DVD chapter at a time Stops the media currently playing Moves media forward 30 seconds for videos one music track or one DVD chapter Displays the previous window Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows This button has the same function as the secondary right mouse button Use it to display more executable options Selects the desired action or window option It acts like the ENTER Key Increases the volume while viewing DVD BD or replaying CD Increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Decreases the volume while viewing DVD BD or replaying CD Turns your computer sound on off Decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps User s Manual 2 16
81. VD 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 DVD SuperMulti drive CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Panasonic CO LTD for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media BD Combo drive CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW Multi Speed and High Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD CD RW Ultra 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 for Labelflash FUJIFILM CORPORATION for 16x speed media DVD R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 8x and 16x speed media DVD R for Labelflash FUJIFILM CORPORATION for 16x speed media User s Manual 4 20 Operating Basics 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 RAM DVD Specif
82. VD Super Multi drive or BD Writer or BD Combo drive Writable discs CDs DVDs l BDs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD BD 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 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 speed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once E 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 Layer discs may be unreadable m BD R BD R DL discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed E BD RE BD RE DL discs can be recorded more than once Remote Controller A remote controller which is provided with some models enables you to perform some functions of your computer from a distant location Some models are included with either a remote controller type 1 or remote controller type 2 User s Manual 2 13 The Grand Tour The following figure shows the buttons on the Remote Controller You can use your Remote Controller with Media Cen
83. able the program By enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software you agree with these terms and conditions and to the use and sharing of the collected information Once the program is enabled the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor screen is displayed and the program will begin monitoring system functions and collecting information User s Manual E 2 TOSHIBA Appendix F Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers Non applicable Icons CPU Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Therefore please be aware that your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Legal Footnotes CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea
84. ach Mode gt Data CD DVD in the Setting menu Mark the Verify written data check box Select File Open or Full Compare mode User s Manual 4 25 Operating Basics 4 Click the OK button How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information E Opening the TOSHIBA Disc Creator Manual Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt Disc Creator Help When Using Corel DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA 1 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 Launch Corel Label Once the operation varies depending on the models you purchased E Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt DVD MovieFactory Launcher Click Create Disc Label E Click Start gt All Programs gt Corel Label Once gt Corel Label Once Click the General tab Choose optical disc drive for Printer e g lt E gt Add and customize the look of your images and text Click Label flash setting and choose Draw Quality Click Print How to make a DVD Video Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from adding video source 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt DVD MovieFactory Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory 2 Inserta DVD R DVD R DVD RW or DVD RW disc in Burner
85. 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 Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems E Windows 7 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 F This Bluetooth Stack is based on the Bluetooth Version J 1 1 1 2 2 0 EDR 2 1 EDR 3 0 HS specification However TOSHIBA cannot confirm the compatibility between any computing products and or other electronic devices that use Bluetooth other than TOSHIBA notebook computers User s Manual 4 42 Operating Basics Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 1 Fax applic
86. aircraft during a flight at the altitude not less than 3000m To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation the above 2 4GHz and 5GHz channel limitations apply for outdoor usage The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies for outdoor use as listed above the user must contact the applicable national spectrum regulator to request a license for outdoor operation User s Manual C 4 Information for Wireless Devices Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Refer to the FCC information section for the detailed information Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the
87. amage to the computer Details 1 To open the Details window click the Setup Detail button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window Detection Level Amplification When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed HDD Detection assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for 10 seconds HDD Protection Message Specify whether to display a message when TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active This function does not work when the computer is booting in Sleep Mode in Hibernation Mode in transition to Hibernation Mode recovering from Hibernation Mode or powered off Do not subject the computer to vibration or impact while the function is disabled Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility The TOSHIBA Sleep Utility is used for changing settings of the following functions E Sleep and Charge E Sleep and Music It also displays the remaining battery capacity User s Manual 4 48 Operating Basics Sleep and Charge 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 be used for ports that support the Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible ports Compatible ports are USB ports that have the 4 symbol icon You can use the Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices su
88. and Personalization 3 Click Display 4 Click Change display settings 5 Click Advanced settings 6 Click List All Modes 7 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 NVIDIA 3DTV Play Only some models are supported with NVDIA 3DTV Play function When a television is connected to HDMI port and the television is supporting 3D feature the NVDIA 3DTV Play feature may be enabled through the following procedure Before setting up the NVDIA 3DTV Play feature please ensure the Internet setup is completed in order to receive notifications via the Internet User s Manual 3 30 Hardware Utilities and Options As not all 3D televisions port operations have been fully tested yet NVDIA 3DTV Play feature may not be functional on some 3D television models 1 Connect to a television which supports 3D 2 Then a message What would you like to do with your 3D TV may pop up on the screen this will be displayed only first time when you connected 3D TV 3 Press FN F5 and set d
89. 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 Advanced Audio Dolby Advanced Audio provides a stunning listening experience from any pair of speakers or headphones Adding a new level of realism to movies music and games this is the quality audio customers have been missing from your computers Dolby Advanced Audio includes E High Frequency Enhancer Analyzes and restores high frequencies lost during encoding Works on any speaker for a higher level of audio than was previously possible E Audio Optimization Corrects common audio problems caused by laptop limitations for a better entertainment experience E Natural Bass Extends the bass response of any speakers by up to an octave E Dolby Headphone Enables personal surround sound using any set of headphones To access Dolby Advanced Audio function follow the steps as detailed below 1 Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar and select Playback Devices from the sub menu 2 Select Speakers and click Properties 3 Click the Dolby tab User s Manual 4 39 Operating Basics Using The Microphone You can use the built in or an external microphone that connects to the microphone jack to record monaural sounds into your applications It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions Built in microphone i
90. ant 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 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 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 E TOSHIBA Face Recognition can be used only in Windows 7 Disclaimer TOSHIBA 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 User s Manual 4 11 Operating Basics 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 EVE
91. anual Information for Wireless Devices Malta Monaco Nicaragua Papua New Guinea Romania Singapore South Korea Taiwan UAE USA Mexico Nepal Norway Paraguay Rwanda Slovakia Spain Taiwan UK Venezuela Montenegro Netherlands Oman Peru Saudi Arabia Slovenia Sweden Thailand Ukraine Vietnam Montenegro New Zealand Pakistan Philippines Serbia South Africa Switzerland Tunisia Uruguay Zimbabwe Approved Countries Regions for the Atheros AR9002WB 1NG b g n b g Wireless LAN and Bluetooth This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below E Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 E Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 Albania Australia Bangladesh Bosnia and Herzegovina Burkina Faso Canada Colombia Cyprus Dominican Republic Estonia Germany Algeria Austria Belarus Botswana Burundi Central African Republic Comoros Czech Republic Ecuador Finland Ghana Angola Azerbaijan Belgium Brazil Cambodia Chile Costa Rica Democratic Republic of the Congo Egypt France Greece As of Nov 2010 Argentina Bahrain Bolivia Bulgaria Cameroon China Croatia Denmark El Salvador Georgia Guatemala User s Manual Informat
92. any on screen instructions to adjust the speed used during the swipe process Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Please be aware of the following considerations when using the fingerprint sensor A failure to follow these guidelines might result in damage to the sensor sensor failure fingerprint recognition problems or a lower fingerprint recognition success rate E Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects E Do not press the sensor strongly E Do not touch the sensor with a wet finger or any wet objects keep the sensor surface dry and free from water vapor E Do not touch the sensor with a soiled or dirty finger as minute foreign particles of dust and dirt may scratch it User s Manual 4 3 Operating Basics H Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor E Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any other object which may have a build up of static electricity on it Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition E Wash and dry your hands thoroughly E Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of sensor failures especially when the weather is dry E Clean the sensor with a lint free cloth do not use detergent or any other chemicals to clean the sensor E Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or rec
93. are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM 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 Recordable DVD DVD R R DL DVD R R DL DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disc drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour User s Manual 8 10 Troubleshooting BD Writer BD Combo drive For further information please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed CD DVD BDs in the press it gently into the computer until it clicks into drive place Open the drive s disc tray and ensure the CD DVD or BD 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 reading the CD DVD or BD remove any foreign objects or obstructions that may be present Check whether the CD DVD or BD 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 for further details on cleaning the media Some CD DVD BDs run The computer s software or hardware correctly but others do configuration may be causing a problem Ensure not that these configuratio
94. are with this computer Corel DVD MovieFactory can be used to write files in video format TOSHIBA Disc Creator can be used to write data 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 or BD 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 the DVD Super Multi drive or BD drive may not function properly and you 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 19 Operating Basics 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 D
95. ation 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 7 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 tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or www pcsupport toshiba com in the United States Wireless communication Indicator LAN 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 no wireless functionality is available Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on Except for the stopped device by the software switch all the wireless communications functions can output a radio wave 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 Security gt System gt Device Manager gt Network adapters and right click the wireless device then choose enable The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second
96. attery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required 10 Turn your computer over User s Manual 3 25 Hardware Utilities and Options 11 Turn the computer on and make sure the added memory is recognized to confirmed it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt System icon Removing a memory module To remove the memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started if required Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer Close the display panel 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 Loosen the one screw securing the memory module cover in place please note that this screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent it from being lost Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Push the latches away from the module in order to release it a spring will force one end of the module up at an angle Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules and the circuits locating close to the memory modules will become hot In this case let them cool
97. ayer DVD R or DVD R Double Layer disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances For example it cannot be read under 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me while in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later and in Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 In addition to this some DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD R RW drives cannot read this added data regardless of the operating system TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW disc be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Data Verification To verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD DVD BD you should follow the steps below before you begin the write rewrite process 1 Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps E Click the Recording settings button 2 for writing on the main toolbar in the Data Disc mode E Select Setting for E
98. base 5 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place J N If the disc is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the disc might be damaged Also the disc tray might not open fully when you press the eject button User s Manual 4 16 Operating Basics E Slot ODD To load disc follow the steps as listed below and refer to following figures 1 When the computer s power is on insert a disc into the ODD directly Removing discs E Tray ODD To remove the disc follow the steps as detailed below N Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media drive Wait for the optical disc drive indicator to go out before you open the disc tray Also if the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop before you remove it 1 To pop the disc tray partially open press the eject button Gently pull the disc tray out until it is fully opened Y When the disc tray pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the l disc has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open 2 The disc extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it Gently lift out the disc User s Manual 4 17 Operating Basics g E 5 dq H o D o E pa A Figure 4 7 Removing a disc 3 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into power is off If the power is off you can
99. between different locations and communication networks To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt ConfigFree TOSHIBA eco Utility This PC is equipped with eco mode This mode slightly lowers performance of some devices to reduce electric power consumption You can realize measurable power savings by using it continuously TOSHIBA eco Utility helps you monitor your power savings by showing approximate real time power consumption Furthermore it shows approximate accumulated power consumption and approximate accumulated power savings when using eco mode daily weekly and monthly You can track power savings by using eco mode continuously To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt eco Utility TOSHIBA Disc You can create CD s and DVD s in a number of Creator 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 This software can be used on models with a DVD Super Multi drive To start this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD RAM This utility has the function of Physical Format Utility 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
100. bles 3D Vision feature on your computer Detail usage of the 3D Vision please refer to 3D Vision QUICK START GUIDE in 3D Vision box Read the Health and Safety Information that is shown during 3D Vision setup 3D Vision can work with internal LCD only When you connect external display please disable 3D Vision Setup 3D Vision Before starting 3D Vision Setup Network settings should be done to see some information at Web site 1 Launch the 3D Vision Setup by clicking on Start Menu gt All Programs gt NVIDIA Corporation gt Enable 3D Vision The Setup Wizard takes you setting up your display and configuration the glasses 2 Select Next to begin the Setup Wizard The Wizard is very intuitive and easy as follow 3 Turn on your glasses 4 Test your hardware setup This screen is used to verify that your hardware is properly configured to view stereoscopic 3D effects and that your glasses and emitter are functioning properly Follow the directions on the screen User s Manual 2 24 The Grand Tour 5 Do you notice flicker in you peripheral vision when looking through the glasses lens If you are seeing excessive flicker in you peripheral vision this screen allows you to change the refresh rate of your display When you select Yes the refresh rate option are displayed So please select suitable refresh rate on your environment When you select No 120Hz is selected Verify your ability to vie
101. board 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 functionalities 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 JN E Before entering Sleep Mode be sure to save your data gt 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 User s Manual 1 9 Getting Started J J 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 Security gt Power Options To restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode press and hold the power button or any key on the keyboard for 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 If the computer enters S
102. both Slot A and Slot B repeatedly flashes amber twice then white twice In all instances you should shut down the computer and remove the incompatible module s Q T Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws I the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing a memory module To install a memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started if required 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel 4 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 5 Loosen the one screw securing the memory module cover in place please note that this screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent it from being lost e I Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver User s Manual 3 23 Hardware Utilities and Options 6 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off MXVG 2P AaS SG Doo S 1 Memory module cover 2 Screw Figure 3 3 Removing the memory module cover 7 Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot at about a 45 degree angle before holding it down until
103. ch as mobile phones or portable digital music players However the 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 y E When Sleep and Charge function is enabled USB bus power DC5V will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF USB bus power DC5V is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports However some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power DC5V As for the specifications of the external devices please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use E Using the Sleep and Charge function to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers E f Sleep and Charge function is enabled the computer s battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the 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 sto
104. comes 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 eS WARNING CMOS Lost Power Press lt Esc gt to resume lt F2 gt to Setup You can change the Real Time Clock settings by turning the computer on while pressing the F2 key and then release the F2 key when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt screen appears Please refer to Chapter 8 Troubleshooting for further information The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even if the AC adaptor is attached Care and use of the battery pack This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your battery pack properly 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 User s Manual 6 4 Power and Power Up Modes i E The lithium ion battery pack 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 recommende
105. connecting 1 4 ASCII characters 5 5 B Battery charging 6 5 extending life 6 8 indicator 2 11 6 2 monitoring capacity 6 7 real time clock 3 3 6 4 save mode 3 7 types 6 3 Battery pack 3 2 additional 6 1 replacing 6 9 Bluetooth 3 6 4 42 Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba 3 12 problems 8 23 Boot Priority 7 3 Bridge media slot 2 2 3 17 indicator 2 11 using 3 17 C Cleaning the computer 4 45 Cooling vents 2 4 D DC IN indicator 2 11 6 3 Display 3 4 automatic power off 3 7 brightness down 5 3 brightness up 5 4 controller B 1 hinges 2 9 opening 1 6 screen 2 9 Documentation list 1 1 Dual Pointing Device Touch Pad 2 10 Touch Pad control buttons 2 10 4 1 DVD Super Multi drive problems 8 10 using 4 14 E eco button 3 7 Equipment checklist 1 1 External monitor 3 27 problems 8 21 F Fingerprint Sensor problems 8 17 using 4 2 FN 1 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce 5 4 FN 2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge 5 4 FN ESC Mute 5 3 FN F1 Lock 5 3 FN F2 Power Plan 5 3 FN F3 Sleep 5 3 FN F4 Hibernate 5 3 FN F5 Output 5 3 FN F6 Brightness Down 5 3 FN F7 Brightness Up 5 4 Index 1 FN F8 Wireless 5 4 FN F9 Touch Pad 5 4 FN space Zoom 5 4 Function keys 5 2 G Graphics controller 3 5 H Hard disk drive 3 3 automatic power off 3 7 Hard Disk Drive Optical Disc Drive indicator 2 11 HDD Protection 4 46 HDMI device 3 29 Heat dispersal
106. cording 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 E 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 not 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 User s Manual 8 4 Troubleshooting 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
107. d applications ey a E 3 F Z N ZN Volume Up Pressing FN 4 increases the volume of the media played by supported applications 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 the Windows Start Button key activates the Start menu while the application key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button My Ay This key activates the Windows Start menu E This key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button 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 codes Full size keyboard 1 Hold down ALT key 2 Using the numeric keypad type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT the ASCII character will appear on the display screen User s Manual 5 5 TOSHIBA Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor battery pack and any internal batteries This chapter provides details on making the most effective use of these resources and includes info
108. d by TOSHIBA as replacements E The computer s RTC battery is a Ni MH 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 Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations 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 could be lost E When the High Capacity Battery Pack is connected to the computer do not hold on only to the High Capacity Battery Pack when lifting the computer up The High Capacity Battery Pack may separate from the computer causing it to fall and cause injuries Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is 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
109. d control button Press the memory media to partially extend it out of the computer Grasp the media and remove it Make sure the Memory 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 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 Do not remove only the miniSD microSD Card while leaving the adaptor in the Memory Media slot Additional memory module 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 User s Manual 3 21 Hardware Utilities and Options J 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 When installing or removing a memory module you must ensure that you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer Insert the two memory modules into Slot A and Slot B respectively The computer will operate in dual channel mode You can access t
110. dio and video may occur during playback of some DVD Video titles Close all other applications when using the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not open any other applications or carry out any other operations during video playback Playback may stop or not function properly in some situations User s Manual 4 28 Operating Basics Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be playable on the computer Use DVD Video discs with a region code which is either the same as the factory default setting if applicable or ALL Do not playback 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 VIDEO PLAYER It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected when playing video Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback When playing DVD Video using battery power set the Power Options to Balance The screen saver is disabled during video playback using the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER The computer will not automatically go into Hibernation Sleep or shut down mode Do not configure the Display automatic power off function to run
111. djust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use this computer in almost all 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 18 The AC adaptor 3 pin plug User s Manual 2 23 The Grand Tour E Depending on the model in question either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor power lead will be bundled with the computer E Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug 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 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 NVIDIA 3D VISION i NVIDIA 3D Vision which is provided with some models ena
112. e 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 When drivers utilities are installed you can setup the respective drivers utilities from the following place To open the setup files Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Applications and Drivers User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of the computer it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the computer Legal Footnote Non applicable Icons For more information regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F l 1 Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the T surface Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position 1 S 1 Infrared Receiver Window 2 Memory Media slot 3 System indicators Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed User s Manual 2 1 The Grand Tour Infrared Receiver This is a sensor window that receives signals Window from the remote control which is provided with your computer sx lt lt p Memory Media slot This slot lets you in
113. e 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 Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details on using hot keys to change the display setting oT E Do not disconnect the external monitor while in Sleep or Hibernation J Mode Turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor E When displaying desktop at external analog monitor desktop is sometimes displayed on the center of the monitor with black bars around desktop with small size At that time please read the manual of the monitor and set the display mode which is supporting at the monitor Then it will be displayed with suitable size with correct aspect ratio User s Manual 3 28 Hardware Utilities and Options HDMI Devices A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer To connect monitor follow the steps as detailed below 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 1 HDMI out port 2 HDMI cable Figure 3 8 Connecting the HDMI out port 2 Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer When connectin
114. e of Ny Alesund Only for indoor applications Restrictions for Use of 5150 5350MHz Frequencies in Europe Italy For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises User s Manual C 3 Information for Wireless Devices Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Russian Limited e i r p 100mW Permitted to use only Federation for indoor applications closed industrial and warehouse areas and on board aircraft 1 Permitted to use for local networks of aircraft crew service communications on board aircraft in area of the airport and at all stages of flight 2 Permitted to use for public wireless access local networks on board aircraft during a flight at the altitude not less than 3000m Restrictions for Use of 5470 5725MHz Frequencies in Europe Italy For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Russian Limited e i r p 100mW Permitted to use only Federation for indoor applications closed industrial and warehouse areas and on board aircraft 1 Permitted to use for local networks of aircraft crew service communications on board aircraft in area of the airport and at all stages of flight 2 Permitted to use for public wireless access local networks on board
115. ecognition TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility Online Manual E Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series User s Manual This manual y You may not have all the softwares listed above depending on the model you purchased User s Manual 1 2 Getting Started Getting Started 1 E All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time E 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 This section provides basic information to start using your computer It covers the following topics 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 Creating Recovery Media Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive Restoring the pre installed software from your created Recovery Media Use a virus check program 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 periodicall
116. eds 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 7 Perform the verification test Face the screen as you do when you register If verification fails click the Back button and re register Please refer to step 6 from step 4 8 If verification is successful click the Next button and register an account User s Manual 4 12 Operating Basics 9 Register the account Fill in all the fields 10 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 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 Face Recognition The Management screen is displayed 2 Select a user which is displayed in the Management screen 3 Click the Delete button You are about to delete the user data Would you like to continue will be displayed on the screen E If you do not want the data to be deleted click the No button and you will then be returned to the Management screen Clicking on the Yes button will remove the selected u
117. ein TOSHIBA Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition January 2011 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 TOSHIBA Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Portable Personal Computer 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 Machines Corporation Intel Intel SpeedStep Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
118. eller dealer or service provider 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 monitor and to a working power outlet Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor User s Manual 8 21 Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Press the FN F5 hot key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal display 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 they 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 Display error occurs 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
119. ems Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision a b g n b g n as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification Ver 3 0 HS or Ver 2 1 EDR depending on the model you purchased as defined and approved by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by the Bluetooth Special interest Group User s Manual C 1 Information for Wireless Devices CAUTION about Wireless Devices The wireless devices have not completed verification of connection and operation with all devices which are using the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth radio technology Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less t
120. en interface and functions Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER gt TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER For details on how to use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER see the help file US E Frame dropping audio skipping or out of synch audio and video may i occur during playback of some DVD Video Disc titles E Make sure to connect the computer s AC adaptor when playing a DVD Video Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback E fyou see the screen blinking while playing DVD with subtitle on at Media Player please use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER or Media Center to play DVD Bluetooth Stack for This software enables communication between Windows by the computer and external Bluetooth devices TOSHIBA such as printers and mobile phones g Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed User s Manual 3 12 Hardware Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Assist 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 access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree 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
121. en returning from a power saving mode such as Sleep Mode Authentication of the User Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer boot authentication Single Sign On feature F Fingerprint cannot be used in models that do not have a fingerprint module installed User s Manual 4 2 Operating Basics How to Swipe your Finger o Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication failures Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you until the sensor surface becomes visible In performing this process you should also take care to ensure that the center of your fingerprint is on the sensor The following illustrations show the recommended way to swipe your finger over the fingerprint sensor 4 1 Sensor Figure 4 2 Swipe the finger E Avoid swiping with your finger stiff or pressed too hard onto the sensor and take care to ensure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor before swiping Either of these conditions may cause fingerprint reading to fail E Check the center of the fingerprint whorl before swiping and then ensure this is swiped along the center line of the sensor E There is a possibility of authentication failures if the finger is swiped too quickly or too slowly follow
122. ens or any other objects left in between the display panel and the keyboard E 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 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 T E After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you I 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 display panel 2 Press and hold the computer s power button for one or two seconds User s Manual 1 7 Getting Started 1 Power button Figure 1 5 Turning on the power Starting up for the first time i The Windows 7 Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power Follow the on screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system When it is displayed be sure to read the Software License Terms carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes either Shut Down Mode Hibernation Mode or S
123. er and Turning off the l power in Chapter 1 Getting Started for further information Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode within the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security 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 F If the panel power off function is enabled and you manually shut down J Windows do not close the display panel until the shut down process has been completed User s Manual 6 13 Power and Power Up Modes System automatic Sleep Hibernation This feature automatically turns off the system in Sleep or Hibernation Mode if the computer is not used for a set duration Refer to Special features in Chapter 3 for an explanation of how to set the duration User s Manual 6 14 TOSHIBA Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and provides information on settings for various functions Accessing HW Setup To run the
124. eries 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 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 Pb Hg Cd 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 MIN 2 2 These symbols may not stick depending on the country and region w
125. ert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator J Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flashing amber Amber White No light The battery charge is low the AC adaptor must be connected in order to recharge the battery Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is charging Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge 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 computer s power is on or off User s Manual 6 2 Power and Power Up Modes 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 Under any other conditions the indicator does not light 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 comp
126. essor to the default setting For more information about the NVIDIA Control Panal system please refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel Help To access it click Help from the main menu and then select NVIDIA Control Panel Help Legal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU For more information regarding the Graphics Processor Unit GPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F Sound Sound system The integrated sound system provides support for the computer s internal speakers and microphone as allowing an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks User s Manual 3 5 Hardware Utilities and Options Multimedia Web Camera Communications LAN Bluetooth Wireless LAN 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 TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Please refer to the Web Camera section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics 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
127. essories 0 ccc eee 3 35 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad 0000 cece eee eee 4 1 Touch Pad Gesture 0 0 0 cee eee eee 4 2 Using the Fingerprint Sensor 2000 eee ee eee 4 2 Web Camera crisci 0 ccc eee eee eens 4 9 Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application 4 10 Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition 4 11 Using optical disc drive 0 2 00 eee eee 4 14 Writing CD DVD BD on Optical Disc drive 004 4 19 Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA 0 00 eee eee eee 4 32 Media Care si iccss cacti ewe eee Ode es ee ee ae 4 35 TV TUMGR eccicaic sete ee tedan a ee a ee ee ee i ee ae dee 4 36 Sound System sssri see eee ee eee ee i eee eee 4 37 Realtek HD Audio Manager 0c cece e eee eee 4 38 Wireless communications 0000 c eee eee eee 4 40 LAN eeteteseitacd esate wees oe Date patie he Rae ee wate Sia 4 43 Computer Handling 2002 cee eee eee 4 45 Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection 4 46 Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 0 0 c eee eee eee 4 48 Heat dispersal is icc35c cea iee a Os dees we ea a es 4 51 The Keyboard Typewriter KEY Siete i cece a eieapie eet sid nivel nannan nann 5 1 Function keys F1 U2 oiespece ica a ele e ee eeiine conse eee eee 5 2 User s Manual Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Append
128. f 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 reseller 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 User s Manual 8 1 Troubleshooting 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 Make sure all optional accessories are config
129. f you want to finish it please press Esc key NVIDIA 3D TV Play feature is only supported at two resolutions 1920x1080 24Hz and 1280x720 60Hz When you want to play game with 3D mode please set the resolution and refresh rates at the game side To use the 2Dto3D conversion feature of TOSHIBA Video Player the following operation is required before playing DVD by TOSHIBA Video Player 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt NVIDIA Control Panel User s Manual 3 31 Hardware Utilities and Options 2 Click Change resolution from Select a Task 3 Choose one of the below resolutions from Resolution HD 3D 1080p 1920 x 1080 HD 3D 720p 1280 x 720 4 Click the Apply button You are now ready to watch 3D video on your 3D TV REGZA Link HDMI CEC Only some models are supported with REGZA Link HDMI CEC function 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 which supports HDMI Control to this port the remote control for the connected TV can be used to operate some of the computer functions Using REGZA Link HDMI CEC TOSHIBA notebooks with REGZA Link include a TOSHIBA utility dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which can allow you to
130. for cables between electronic devices such as computers 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 Legal Footnote Wireless LAN For more information regarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F Special features 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 click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options User s Manual 3 6 Hardware Utilities and Options eco button Programmable button Hot keys Display automatic power off 1 HDD automatic power off 1 System automatic Sleep Hibernation Mode 1 Power on password Instant security Intelligent power supply Battery save mode 1 Press this button to launch the TOSHBIA eco Utility This button changes On and Off of eco Mode When eco Mode is On the icon turns green When eco Mode is Off the icon turns gray
131. for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use utilities including those intended to enhance hard disk drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data Do not shut down log off or Sleep Hibernate while writing or rewriting the media Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrations such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the hard disk drive and can be copied to either DVD or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps 1 Select either blank DVD or USB Flash Memory 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 R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW and USB Flash Memory 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 USB Flash Memory will be formatted and all the data in the USB Flash Memory will be lost when proceeding Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows 7 operating system from the hard disk drive as normal Insert the media into the computer Insert the first blank disc into the
132. g on the computer I 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 battery 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 E Processor speed Screen brightness System Sleep Mode System Hibernation Mode Display power off period E Hard disk drive power off period E How often and for how long you use the hard disk drive and external disk c drives for example optical disc and floppy diskette drive E How much charge the battery contained to begin with E How you use optional devices such as Express 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 E Where you store your programs and data E Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the keyb
133. g 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 E When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port and the display output device is set to HDMI When you unplug the HDMI cable and re plug it in please wait at least 5 seconds before you replug the HDMI cable again E When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port and you connect the television external monitor or external sound device to another port When you change the display output or Unplug re plug the HDMI cable The sound output device and the display output device maybe changed automatically by the system User s Manual 3 29 Hardware Utilities and Options J 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 E 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 E Do not change the display device under the following 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 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Appearance
134. gets in your eyes rinse your eyes with clean water immediately and see a doctor Do not touch the battery fluid on instruments or devices with bare hands Wipe off with a cloth or paper towel When the batteries shipped with the Remote Controller are discharged replace them with commercially available CR2016 for type1 and CR2032 for type 2 Lithium batteries Other types of battery should not be used User s Manual 2 21 The Grand Tour Installing the battery 1 Open the battery cover on the back side of the remote controller A S Figure 2 13 Opening the battery cover 2 Be sure to place the battery with correct polarities Press the battery down to the stopper then push it forward to fit into the battery case 1 Stopper 2 Battery Figure 2 14 Inserting the battery 3 Close the battery cover Close the cover securely until it clicks Figure 2 15 Closing the battery cover Replacing the battery 1 Open the battery cover on the back side of the remote controller 2 Hold down the stopper and slide the battery out of battery case User s Manual 2 22 The Grand Tour ES Figure 2 16 Removing the batteries 3 Insert the battery in place Be sure to place the batteries with correct polarities Press the battery down to the stopper then push it forward to fit into the battery case 4 Close the battery cover Close the cover securely until it clicks AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automatically a
135. h Pad while the display panel 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 display panel 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 User s Manual 8 8 Troubleshooting Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Slow performance 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 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 The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented in this instance you
136. han optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please visit http vww pc support global toshiba com if you have any questions about using Wireless LAN or Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA In Europe visit http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm Your Bluetooth product is not compatible with devices using Bluetooth Version 1 0B specifications Wireless Devices and your health Wireless products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless products however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless products is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless products may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include E Using the Wireless products equipment on board of airplanes
137. he Remote Controller is dirty E When other computers which use an infrared remote controller are used near to your computer E When alow battery condition is present Installing Removing batteries A Be sure to install the provided batteries before using the remote controller Store the battery for the remote control beyond the reach of children If a child swallows a battery this might result in choking If it happens contact a doctor immediately Observe the following precautions when using the battery of the Remote Controller E Do not use batteries other than those specified E Ensure that you insert the batteries with their polarities correctly aligned or E Do not recharge heat disassemble or short the battery or put it into a fire or flame E Do not use a battery whose recommended expiration date has been reached or which is completely discharged E Do not use different types of batteries or old and new batteries at the same time E Do not carry the battery together with metal necklaces hairpins or other metal accessories E When storing or disposing of used batteries make sure to put some insulation tape on their terminals and to avoid short circuits If these precautions are not followed heating fluid leakage or explosion may occur This may cause burns or personal injury If battery fluid gets on your skin or clothes wash immediately with clean water If battery fluid
138. he 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 Disks Hard disk drive or The size of the hard disk drive or Solid State Solid state drive Drive varies depending on the model To check which type of HDD SSD is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt PC Diagnostic Tool Please note that part of the hard disk drive s overall capacity is reserved as administration space Additional HDD SSD drive sizes may be introduced E n this manual the word HDD or Hard disk drive also refers to the SSD unless otherwise stated E SSD is alarge capacity storage media which uses Solid State Memory in place of a magnetic disk of the hard disk Under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non use and or exposure to high temperatures the SSD may be vulnerable to data retention errors Legal Footnote Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F User s Manual 3 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Optical disc drive Drive The following optical disc drive may be pre installed in this computer
139. he TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt screen appears the BIOS setup application will load 3 Set the date in the System Date field Set the time in the System Time field 5 Press F10 a confirmation message will be displayed 6 Press the Y key the BIOS setup application will end and the computer will restart gt A Procedure Please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for further information 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 8 7 Troubleshooting Internal display panel Apparent computer s 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 computer s display panel Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur 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 and Touc
140. he inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA 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 Be careful not to let screws or other foreign matter fall into the computer It could cause malfunction or electric shock Additional memory module is a precision electronic component that may be fatally damaged by static electricity Since the human body can carry Static electricity 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 User s Manual 3 22 Hardware Utilities and Options 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 on for 0 5 seconds off for 0 5 seconds in the following ways E If there is an error in only Slot A repeatedly flashes amber twice then white E If there is an error in only Slot B repeatedly flashes amber then white twice E If there are errors in
141. here you purchased User s Manual xi Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Disposing of the computer and the computer s batteries Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations For further information contact your local government This computer contains rechargeable batteries After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulation it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government Optical disc drive safety instructions Be sure to check the precautions at the end of this section TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology DVD Super Multi TS L633C TS L633Y The DVD Super Multi drive model employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiat
142. his 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 Realtek HD Audio Manager You can confirm and change the audio configuration using the Realtek HD Audio Manager To launch the Realtek HD 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 device 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 E 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 and Line out jack for playing digital sound on digital audio equipment Digital Output can only be used by connecting an optical audio cable 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 and Line in jack to record sound If an external microphone or audio cable is connected to the Microphone and Line in jack the Realtek HD Audio Manager Connector Settings dialog will be displayed allowing selec
143. ical device when using any wireless functionality E Always turn off wireless 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 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 User s Manual 4 40 Operating Basics Wireless LAN Q 1 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 M Frequency Channel Selection of 5GHz for IEEE 802 11a or and IEEE802 11n E Frequency Channel Selection of 2 4GHz for IEEE 802 11b g or and IEEE802 11n E Roaming over multiple channels E Card power management E Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on an 128 bit encryption algorithm E Wi Fi Protected Access WPA The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which the wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration clien
144. ications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Panasonic CO LTD for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media BD Writer drive CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW Multi Speed and High Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD CD RW Ultra 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 DVD R for Labelflash FUJIFILM CORPORATION for 16x speed media DVD R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 8x and 16x speed media DVD R for Labelflash FUJIFILM CORPORATION for 16x speed media 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 User s Manual 4 21 Operating Basics J DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Panasonic CO LTD for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media BD R Panasonic CO LTD BD R DL Panasonic CO LTD BD RE Panasonic CO LTD BD RE DL Panasonic CO LTD E Some types and formats of DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double
145. ing Recovery Media Problem The following message appears when executing Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition TOSHIBA support Procedure You will see this message if you have previously chosen to remove the partition and are trying to create Recovery Media When there is no recovery partition the Recovery Media Creator cannot make Recovery Media However if you have already created a Recovery Media you can use it to restore the recovery partition Simply follow the instructions in Restoring the pre installed software from your created Recovery Media section in Chapter1 Getting Started You will be directed to select Restore Original Factory Image from the drop down menu If you have not created Recovery Media please contact TOSHIBA support for assistance 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 H Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices E ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications
146. ion Manual for Safety and Comfort 00000 xxi Getting Started Equipment checklist 000 cece eee eee 1 1 Getting Started 0 0 ccc eee 1 3 System Recovery Options 2 00 cece eee eens 1 13 System Recovery 0 cece eee eens 1 14 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2000 eee ee eens 2 1 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Right Side oa 6 fo yw tie ee eee a eee ees abies 2 2 Left sid s ics ve eo ee teori es ea cee i eae ee 2 4 BACK aah atin sid made aa eres a abate anes aad amid Wan en T 2 5 Underside 00 0 cece cen eee eee eee 2 6 Front with the display open 1 1 0 0 cece eee eee 2 8 Indicators 0 ccc eee ees 2 11 Optical disc drives 0200 cee eee 2 13 Remote Controller 0 0 cece eee eens 2 13 Using the Remote Controller 0002200 eee eee eee 2 20 Installing Removing batteries 0 0 0 e eee 2 21 AG adaptor 22ic c222c head addeed ded ee A E 2 23 NVIDIA 3D VISIONTM 00 ce eee eee eee eee 2 24 Hardware Utilities and Options HarQwale ceci cece ade Gece ed awd Gee dace Gaede de ee 3 1 Special features coccio dostan aaia a eee 3 6 TOSHIBA Value Added Package 0 cece eee eee 3 10 Utilities and Applications 2 00 0c eee eee eee 3 11 Optional deviceS 0 eens 3 17 Memory Media slot 00 cee eee eee eee 3 17 Optional acc
147. ion exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure User s Manual xii Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Location of the required label ON DATE OF MANUFACTURED PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULE 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE y MANUFACTURED Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology Korea Corporation r _ 14F Digital Empire II 486 Sin dong Youngtong gu Suwon si Gyeonggi Do Korea 443 734 LASER CAUTION Sony Optiarc Inc m DVD Super Multi AD7700S AD7703S Location of the required label p q CCAUTION CLASS 38 VISIELE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHE DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM CT EXPONERA DIS FOR STRALNNGE ADVARSEIP SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRALING AF KLASSE B VED ABNNG UNDC E UDSETTELSE FOR STR LNG ADVARSEI SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTR LING KLASSE 3B NAR DEKSEL PNES UNNG DREXTE EXSPONERING FOR STRALEN VVORSICHTe LASSE 35 SICHTBARELND UNSCHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEOFERET DREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEN SH VERMEER Sony Optiarc Inc Certification Coir with x eR w Na PERI mt for deviations pursuant to laser noioe No 50 dated June Ta OGak ShiraganakU Mi ss cart conges win Cogan ESS t Cet apparel num rique de a conforne la norme NMB 003 ltu Caraca J eC T Ex Sua
148. ion for Wireless Devices Honduras India Italy Kazakhstan Latvia Liechtenstein Madagascar Mauritius Morocco New Zealand Norway Paraguay Portugal Republic of Djibouti Rwanda Sierra Leone South Africa Swaziland Tajikistan Turkey Ukraine Vietnam Hong Kong Indonesia Ivory Coast Kenya Lebanon Lithuania Malawi Mexico Mozambique Nicaragua Oman Peru Puerto Rico Republic of The Gambia Saudi Arabia Singapore South Korea Sweden Thailand Turkmenista Uruguay Yemen Hungary Ireland Japan Kuwait Lesotho Luxembourg Malaysia Monaco Namibia Niger Pakistan Philippines Qatar Reunion Senegal Slovak Republic Spain Switzerland Togo UAE USA Zambia Iceland Israel Jordan Kyrgyzstan Liberia Lybia Malta Montenegro Netherlands Nigeria Panama Poland Republic of Chad Romania Serbia Slovenia Sri Lanka Taiwan Tunisia UK Venezuela Zimbabwe TOSHIBA Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Wire size Current rating Voltage rating Certification agencies China U S and Canada Australia Japan Europe Austria Belgium Denmark Minimum 0 75 mm2 Minimum 2 5 amperes 125 or 250 VAC depending on coun
149. ions When the processor s temperature falls within normal range the fan will be turned off and the processor operation returned to its standard speed 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 User s Manual 4 51 TOSHIBA 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
150. iping your finger please ensure that you do it slowly and at a constant speed If you find that this does not improve the authentication rate you should try to adjust the speed at which the finger is swiped E fthere are any changes in the environment or settings related to authorization you will be required to provide authorization information such as a User Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive password Overview about Fingerprint Single Sign on feature This is a feature that allows the user to complete the authentication for both the User BIOS Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password and logging onto Windows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up It is necessary to register the User BIOS Password and Windows Logon Password before using the Fingerprint boot authentication and this Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature Please use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to register your User BIOS Password If Windows Logon is not the default for your system see Manual to register your Windows Logon Password Only one fingerprint authentication is required to replace the User BIOS Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password and the Windows Logon Password How to Enable Fingerprint boot authentication and Single Sign On feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility prior to enabling and configuring the boot authenticatio
151. is utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Sleep Utilities For more information please refer to the Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics User s Manual 3 16 Hardware Utilities and Options Optional devices Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility This section describes the connection or installation of the following devices Cards memory E Memory Media slot E Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card E Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Micro E xD picture card E MultiMediaCard E Additional memory module Peripheral devices E Hard disk drive pack E External monitor E HDMI devices E USB 3 0 or 2 0 devices Other E Security lock Memory Media slot The computer is equipped with a Memory 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 Memory 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 inj
152. isplay device to HDMI device only 4 Select Set up 3DTV Play at What would you like to do with your 3D TV Click Start gt All Programs gt NVIDIA Corporation gt 3D Vision gt Enable 3D Vision when the message What would you like to do with your 3D TV does not appear 5 Setup NVDIA 3D TV Play screen will appear When the Set up NVIDIA 3D Vision screen displays 3D TV Play feature is not supported on your television Click Exit and finish setup 6 Click the Next button 7 Turn on your glasses screen will appear Turn on your glasses of 3D TV and click the Next button 8 When the Test your hardware setup screen appears put on your glasses close your eyes alternately and select the image you see 9 Click the Next button When Hardware test failed screen appears your television does not support HDMI 1 4 3D Video feature Click Exit and finish setup 10 When Verify your ability to view stereoscopic 3D Content screen appears put on your glasses and select the image you see 11 Click Health and Safety Information and Internet Explorer will be launched and displays Health and Safety Information Please read it carefully 12 Select GeForce 3D Vision Setup Wizard from the task bar after reading the information 13 Select the I have read and understand the Health and Safety Information check box 14 Click the Next button 15 Click the Finish button 16 Then Sample 3D image displays I
153. ithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Montenegro Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Panama Pakistan Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Saudi Arabia Serbia User s Manual C 8 Information for Wireless Devices Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey UAE UK Ukraine USA Uruguay Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zimbabwe Approved Countries Regions for the Realtek RTL8188CE 802 11n PCI E NIC b g n Wireless LAN This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below E An ad hoc mode is not available in 802 11n mode E Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 E Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 Argentina Bahrain Brazil Chile Croatia Dominican Republic Estonia Ghana Hungary Ireland Kazakhstan Latvia Lithuania Malta Mozambique Norway Australia Belgium Bulgaria China Cyprus Ecuador Finland Greece Iceland Italy Kenya Lebanon Luxembourg Mexico Namibia Oman Austria Bolivia Cambodia Colombia Czech Republic Egypt France Guatemala India Japan Kuwait Lesotho Macedonia Monaco Netherlands Pakistan As of Nov 2010 Azerbaija
154. ix E Appendix F Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Soft keys FN key combinations 0 0 e eee eee eee 5 2 HOtkeySiic4 sn cae reeh Sateen anes Sieur eae ote seis 5 3 Windows special keyS 00 00 e eee eee 5 5 Generating ASCII characters 00 ccc eee eee eee 5 5 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 200 cece eee ee 6 1 Monitoring of power condition 000 2ee ee ee eeee 6 2 Battery ste cee A eee caused atta tis che Meaty a a fa a a 6 3 TOSHIBA Password Utility 22002220005 6 12 Power Up MOdES 2c eee eee 6 13 Panel power on off 00 cece eee e eee eee 6 13 System automatic Sleep Hibernation 00 eee ees 6 14 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup 2 0 e cece eee eee eee eee 7 1 HW Setup window 20 eee eee eee ee 7 1 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 0 0 0 cece eee eee nee 8 1 Hardware and system checklist 00 0 cee ee eee eee 8 3 TOSHIBA Support 00 0 cece eee 8 24 Specifications Physical Dimensions 2002 000 eee eee eee eee A 1 Environmental Requirements ccc cece eee eee A 1 Display Controller and Video mode Display controller 00 cee cee ee B 1 Video Mode ssc ois cate Be cte eaa ota es wile fold a doe aaa ate raaa ae B 1 Information for Wireless Devices Wireless LAN Interoperability 2 2205 C 1 Bluetooth wireless
155. k Close 6 Are you sure you want to quit is displayed Click OK It will be returned to the TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu Delete all users fingerprints 1 In the TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu click Run as administrator in the lower left User Account Control window is displayed Click Yes Swipe your enrolled finger Select Fingerprint Control option A list of fingerprint information for all users is shown in the screen Click Delete All in the lower right ak wn User s Manual 4 6 Operating Basics 6 Are you sure you want to delete all fingerprints message box will appear on the screen Click OK 7 Click Close 8 Are you sure you want to quit is displayed Click OK It will be returned to the TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication In place of the usual Windows logon by ID and password fingerprint authentication also allows logon to Windows This is useful especially when many users are using the PCs as user selection can be skipped Fingerprint Authentication Procedure 1 Start up the computer 2 The Logon Authorization screen is displayed Choose any of the enrolled fingers and swipe the fingerprint on the sensor If authentication is successful the user will be logged on to Windows 7 E f the fingerprint authentication fails please logon using the Windows I logon password E Please logon using the Windows logon passw
156. k PRO Duo Memory Stick Micro E MultiMediaCard MMC h N Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record s 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 Memory Media slot on the front of the computer 3 Press the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made 1 Memory Media slot 2 Memory media Figure 3 2 Inserting a memory media User s Manual 3 20 Hardware Utilities and Options lt Make sure memory media is oriented properly before you insert it If you insert the media in wrong direction you may not be able to remove it When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data 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 Bp FON Open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Taskbar Point to memory media and click the left Touch Pa
157. l Versatile Disc ReWritable DVD R Double Layer Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Double Layer eSATA external Serial ATA FDD floppy diskette drive FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers User s Manual Glossary 1 Glossary IMSM Intel Matrix Storage Manager IO input output 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 PC personal computer 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 SSD Solid state drive TFT thin film transistor USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VGA video graphics array WAN wide area network WSXGA wide super extended graphics array WSXGA wide super extended graphics array plus WUXGA Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array WXGA wide extended graphics array WXGA wide extended graphics array plus XGA extended graphics array User s Manual Glossary 2 TOSHIBA Index User s Manual A AC adaptor 3 3 additional 3 35
158. l broadcasts These tuners can receive DVB T digital broadcasts Digital broadcasts cannot be received in regions where DVB T digital broadcasts are not available E Simultaneous reception and recording cannot be used when an external video device is connected and the above settings are made E Simultaneous reception and recording cannot be used when the set top box is connected and the above settings are made E According to the government regulations it is not permitted to bring PAL SECAM TV tuners into Korea Using the TV Tuner Antenna The quality of sounds and pictures greatly depends on the radio propagation conditions E When you use your computer in areas where the radio waves are weak which results in poor radio receiving conditions contact the dealer you purchased it from or use a commercially available antenna booster Please refer to the manual provided with the booster for details Connecting the Cable This section describes how to connect the coaxial cable to your computer Connecting the coaxial cable When lightning occurs do not touch the antenna line This may cause an electric shock If you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna you should operate your computer using AC power mode The AC adaptor offers some protection against but does not entirely prevent possible electric shock caused by lightning For complete protection
159. l injury or damage to the computer Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual Provide adequate ventilation E Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep Mode In this condition observe the following M Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object M Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater E Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer E Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents E Always provide sufficient space around the computer E Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury 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 User s Manual xix Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series To keep your computer in prime operating conditio
160. lag if you perform any of the following operations when the Video Display Window is at full screen size E Bring up windows such as Right Click Menu Settings Window Title Chapter Search File Select or Error Message MH Operate on Windows E Operate on other applications Please make sure to use AC adapter when playing with 3D playback feature enabled 3D playback occurs only in full screen size When you enable 3D playback the Video Display Window automatically enlarges to fullscreen size In order for 3D playback to work on external display TV you need a 3D enabled display TV that has an HDCP complaint HDMI port 3D video content can only be displayed on external display connected using HDMI 1 4 The 3D effect differs between individuals Viewing 3D playback may cause discomfort In this case please stop viewing and consult a doctor Please consider whether it is suitable or is there a need for limiting the viewing time before allowing your child to watch a 3D content Depending on the lighting conditions in the room you may experience some flickering while using the 3D glasses Upconvert and 3D Playback functions cannot be used at the same time Switching to 3D playback while upconvert is running will cause the upconvert function to switch off automatically Depending on the video content it might not be able to playback in 3D Only Side by Side and Interleave 3D video formats are supported for playback of 3D
161. leep 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 User s Manual 1 8 Getting Started WN E Make sure the Hard Disk Drive Optical Disc 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 Shut down button Shut down 5 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer JN Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately wait a short period to avoid any potential damage Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work you are able to turn off the power without exiting from your software 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 a
162. leep 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 To 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 Security gt Power Options To use the Hybrid Sleep function configure it in the Power Options Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature 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 Allows the use of the panel power off feature Executing Sleep Mode You can also enable Sleep Mode by pressing FN F3 please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details You can enter Sleep Mode in one of three ways Click Start point to the arrow icon Esana a 7 and then select Sleep from the menu 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 Security gt Power Options 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 Security gt Power Options
163. leted System Recovery Options o 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 Computer and press ENTER 4 Follow the on screen instructions Check your Windows manual for more information on backing up your system including the system image backup feature User s Manual Getting Started System Recovery This section describes the creation of Recovery Media and their use Creating Recovery Media This section describes how to create Recovery Media i J Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Media E Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Media Creator Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write to the media when the virus check software is running Wait
164. level User s Manual F 1 Legal Footnotes E use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 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 specifications 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 in your product documentation Contact TOSHIBA technical service and support refer to TOSHIBA support section in Chapter 8 Troubleshooting for more information 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 M 64 bit Device drivers E 64 bit applications Certain device drivers and or applications may no
165. lity of some of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested The TOSHIBA Password utility allows you to set a password in order to restrict access to the computer The TOSHIBA Flash Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications E Hot key function E TOSHIBA utility launcher function User s Manual 3 10 Hardware Utilities and Options HW Setup This utility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with the computer and the peripherals you use TOSHIBA The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides Accessibility support to movement impaired users when they need to use the TOSHIBA Hot key functions In use the utility allows you to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and they press one of the Function keys in order to access its specific function When set the FN key will remain active until another key is pressed Utilities and Applications 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 Depending on the model you purchased you may not have all the utilities or applications listed below Fingerprint Utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints
166. ll automatically delete all collected information from the HDD User s Manual E 1 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor o The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA s obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way TOSHIBA s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply Due to the limitations of AMD PowerXpress some applications may experience faulty behaviors when executing GPU switches When executing a GPU switch the system will display a warning message to confirm the switch Due to the limitations of AMD PowerXpress some applications may experience faulty behaviors when executing GPU switches If a fault occurs the Hard Disk Drive 3D sensor icon will not be displayed in the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor field Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started using the following methods E Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt PC Health Monitor Click the icon in the notification area then click the Enable PC Health Monitor message the first time you run the application and Run PC Health Monitor every time thereafter No matter which method is used the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor explanation screen will be displayed Clicking Next will display the PC Health Monitor Software Notice amp Acceptance screen Please carefully read the information displayed Selecting ACCEPT and clicking OK will en
167. m 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 Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice E Open the DVD BD drive E Install remove or connect external devices including the following SD SDHC SDXC memory card USB device external display optical digital devices Please verify your disc after recording important data DVD R RW disc cannot be written in VR format Not support to output VCD and SVCD format 3 About recorded DVDs and Blu ray discs When playing your recorded DVD on your computer please use the DVD playback application When playing your recorded Blu ray Disc on your computer please use the Corel WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA If you use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc Some DVD drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RW RAM discs Some BD Writer BD Combo drives for personal computers or other Blu ray disc players may not be able to read BD R RE discs TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Notes on use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER software is supported for playback of DVD Video and DVD VR Frame dropping audio skipping or out of sync au
168. mmended that the computer be connected to an external power source via the AC Adaptor E When using the Sleep and Music feature connect the computer and Audio device with an audio cable E When using the Sleep and Music feature the volume level can not be changed from the computer E The volume adjustment and mute setting might be different between Windows mode and Sleep and Music mode Before connecting the audio device to the computer turn down the volume of the audio device Sound quality may also be different E Use the Sleep and Music feature with the display open Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility To start the utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Sleep Utility Enabling Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable and disable the USB Sleep and Charge function Select the Enable Sleep and Charge check box to enable this function for the compatible USB ports The default state is disabled Power supply mode settings Your PC has multiple charging modes so that many different USB devices can be supported for Sleep and Charge function Typical Mode Default is suitable for a wide range of digital audio players User s Manual 4 50 Operating Basics However determining which mode is suitable for your USB device is unknown without trying Try each mode using the following procedure from Typical Mode to Alternate Mode 1 to find the suitable mode for your U
169. n Bosnia and Herzegovina Canada Costa Rica Denmark El Salvador Germany Hong Kong Indonesia Jordan Kyrgyzstan Liechtenstein Malaysia Montenegro New Zealand Panama User s Manual C 9 Information for Wireless Devices Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Singapore Ba bie Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey Ukraine UAE UK USA Uruguay Venezuela Vietnam Approved Countries Regions for the Intel Centrino WiFi Link 1000BGN b g n Wireless LAN This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below E An ad hoc mode is not available in 802 11n mode E Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 E Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 As of Nov 2010 Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Belgium ae Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Poland Portugal Qatar au Ecuador Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Japan Kenya Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxemburg Luxemburg Malaysia User s M
170. n protect your work area from E Dust 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 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress 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 If the 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
171. n a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury 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 Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug 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 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 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
172. n and Single Sign On feature You should check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings 1 Logon as Administrator means a user has administrator privileges 2 Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSIHBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility 3 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor 4 The TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu is displayed Click Run As Administrator in lower left 5 User Account Control window is displayed Click Yes 6 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor User s Manual 4 8 Operating Basics 7 Select Setting in the main menu to open the Setting window you can E Select Boot authentication check box if you want to use the fingerprint boot authentication feature E Select Boot authentication and Single sign on check boxes if you want to use the Single Sign on feature 8 Click Apply 9 Save succeeded is displayed Click OK 10 Click Close 11 Are you sure you want to quit is displayed Click OK It will be returned to the TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu This modified configuration for fingerprint boot authentication and Single Sign on feature becomes effective the next time the system is booted up 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 communicatio
173. n tool such as Windows Live Messenger TOSHIBA Web Camera Application 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 0 3 million maximum photograph size 640x480 pixels or 1 3 million maximum photograph size 1280x1024 pixels Please refer to the Web Camera Application Online Help for details 1 Web Camera 3 Microphone 2 Web Camera LED Figure 4 3 Web Camera User s Manual 4 9 Operating Basics I E Do not point the web camera directly at the sun E 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 E Setting the Size to more than 800x600 will cause a larger amount of data to be written to the hard disk drive and may interfere with smooth recording E When recording in dimly lit environments select Night Mode which allows for brighter images with less noise Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application TOSHIBA Web Camera Application is pre configured to start when you turn on Windows 7 if you need to restart it go to Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Web Camera Application BE lt 6000 1 Capture Still Images 4 Video Recording 2 Open Close Pre
174. nal monitor 8 21 Fingerprint Sensor 8 17 Hard disk drive 8 9 Hardware and system checklist 8 3 Internal display panel 8 8 Keyboard 8 7 LAN 8 22 Memory Stick 8 13 MultiMediaCard 8 14 Overheating power down 8 5 Password 8 7 Pointing device 8 14 Power 8 4 Real Time Clock 8 7 Recovery Media 8 24 SD SDHC memory card min iSD microSD Card 8 12 Self test 8 4 Sound system 8 21 System start up 8 4 TOSHIBA support 8 24 Touch Pad 8 14 Wireless LAN 8 23 USB device 8 18 USB mouse 8 16 xD picture card 8 13 Processor 3 1 R Recovery hard disk drive 1 15 Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Recovery Media 1 16 problems 8 24 Restarting the computer 1 12 S SD SDHC SDXC Card formatting 3 19 inserting 3 20 note 3 18 removing 3 21 SD SDHC SDXC memory card miniSD microSD Card problems 8 12 Security lock 3 34 Sleep Mode setting 1 9 System automatic 3 7 Soft keys enhanced keyboard 5 2 Sound system headphone jack 2 3 microphone 2 9 microphone jack 2 3 problems 8 21 Stereo speakers 2 9 T TOSHIBA Assist 3 13 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 3 13 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 3 13 4 24 TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility 3 13 TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator 3 35 TOSHIBA HDD Protection 3 8 TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Utility 3 16 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 3 10 TOSHIBA Service Station 3 16 TOSHIBA Value Added Package 3 10 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 3 10 TV Tuner 4 36 W Web Camera 2 9 3 6 4 9 Video mode B
175. nction is meant for your enjoyment of your own 2D home video and other 2D content you create in 3D according to your personal preferences The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is set by default in the 2D format By pressing the 2Dto3D conversion function button you decide to activate the 2Dto3D conversion function and therefore decide to watch your 2D content in 3D The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER will not run the 2Dto3D conversion function automatically Please see the warnings in this section as regards potential copyright infringement and confirm you have any necessary authorization User s Manual 4 30 Operating Basics The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is intended for playing DVD Video DVD VR and video files and for viewing 2D home video content in 3D The 3D playback of any video content not created by the user may require the permission of third parties where such content is protected by copyright The protection of intellectual property rights is essential for TOSHIBA In this respect TOSHIBA underlines that the Player should not be used in a manner infringing such rights It is your responsibility to ensure that you do not infringe any applicable intellectual property laws when you decide to use the Player and more specifically the 2Dto3D conversion function of the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Some functions cannot be used during 3D playback In such cases any buttons used for those functions may be disabled You may experience some time
176. ns match the requirements of the CD DVD BDs media refer to the CD s DVD s or BD s documentation if available Check the type of CD DVD or BD media that you are using the drive supports the following BD BD ROM 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 User s Manual 8 11 Troubleshooting SD SDHC SDXC memory card miniSD microSD Card For further information please refer to Chapter 8 Optional devices Problem SD SDHC SDXC memory card miniSD microSD Card error occurs You cannot write to an SD SDHC SDXC memory card You cannot read a file Procedure Remove the SD SDHC SDXC 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 SDXC memory card miniSD microSD Card for further information Remove the SD SDHC SDXC 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 SDXC 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 User s Manual 8 12 Troubleshooting Memory Stick For further
177. o comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected E Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s external monitor port Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 3 0 ports serial port and microphone jack Changes or modification
178. oard closing the display saves power E The environmental temperature operating time decreases at low temperatures E 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 User s Manual 6 7 Power and Power Up Modes Batteries exhausted time When you turn off the power of your computer with batteries fully charged the batteries will be exhausted within the following approximate period Retention Time Battery type Sleep Mode Shut Down Mode Battery pack 48Wh 6 cell 1 day 16 days Battery pack 61Wh 6 cell 1 25 days 20 days Battery pack 98Wh 12 cell 2 days 30 days RTC battery 30 days 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 2 5 Turn off the computer s power Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power if it does not turn on then go to Step 4 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
179. ognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate E Soaked or swollen finger for example as may occur after taking a bath Injured finger Wet finger Soiled or oily finger E Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate E Enroll two or more fingers E Enroll additional fingers if a recognition failure often occurs when using already enrolled fingers Check the condition of your finger any conditions which have changed since enrollment such as injury rough skin and extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered E As the fingerprint for each finger is different and unique you should ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification E Check the position and speed at which you swipe your finger across the sensor please refer to the preceding drawing E The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints M The recognition success rate may differ from user to user User
180. ollowing message will be displayed It is strongly recommended you enroll one more finger Click OK and repeat Step 3 4 5 and 6 with another finger E Itis strongly recommended that you register 2 or more fingerprints E You cannot enroll the same fingerprint more than once even on a different user account Delete the Fingerprint Data Saved fingerprint data is stored in special non volatile memory inside the fingerprint sensor Therefore if you give the computer to someone else or dispose of it in any way the following process is recommended to delete your fingerprint information Delete the fingerprint data for the currently logged in user 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility or double click the utility icon in the Taskbar 2 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor 3 The TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu is displayed Select Enroll in the main menu 4 Inthe Enroll window it enables you to delete the fingerprint data for the currently logged in user Click an enrolled finger you want to delete Are you sure you want to delete this template message box will appear on the screen and then click OK button If you want to delete other fingerprints repeat this step If only one fingerprint is registered the message Sorry At least one fingerprint is required will appear after clicking OK You are not allowed to delete a unique fingerprint 5 Clic
181. ompleted before going into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode writing is completed if you can remove an optical media on the DVD Super Multi drive or BD drive E Ifthe media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur E 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 E Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following E 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 E 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 DVD RAM or BD R RE 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 E Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software 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 imp
182. on Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to the USB 2 0 standard are provided on the right hand side of the computer Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB connectors Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury 7 l 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 Optical Disk Drive DC IN 19V jack oc DC IN 19V MOC Security Lock Slot The computer may be configured with a BD Writer BD Combo or DVD Super Multi drive The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer and charge its internal 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 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 User s Manual 2 3 The Grand Tour Left side J The following figure shows the computer s left side 1 TV Tuner jack 5 HDMI out port 2 Cooling vents 6 Universal Serial Bus USB 3 0 port 3 External moni
183. on the touchpad 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 User s Manual 8 14 Troubleshooting Problem The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough Procedure 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 If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 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 V7 4 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 Use
184. optical disc drive tray or Insert the USB Flash Memory into one available USB port User s Manual Getting Started 4 Double click the Recovery Media Creator icon on the Windows 7 desktop or select the application from Start Menu 5 After Recovery Media Creator starts select the type of media and the title you wish to copy and then click the Create button Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive A portion of the total hard disk drive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition This partition stores files which can be used to restore pre installed software in the event of a problem 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 required software is not available 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 You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre installed software without System Recovery Options When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be
185. ord if the fingerprint authentication failed for five times To logon using the Windows logon password enter the Windows logon password at the Welcome screen as normal E A warning message will be displayed when authentication is abnormal or authentication is not successful within a fixed duration Fingerprint boot authentication and Single Sign on feature Overview about Fingerprint boot authentication The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboard based User Password authentication system when booting up If you do not want to use the fingerprint authentication system for password authentication when booting up but prefer to use the keyboard based system instead click the user s tile when the Fingerprint System Authentication screen is displayed This will switch the password input screen across to the keyboard based one User s Manual 4 7 Operating Basics J E You must ensure that you use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to register a User Password before using the Fingerprint boot authentication and its extended function to allow fingerprints to be used to access the computer when it is turned on E fthe fingerprint authentication process fails five times a preset time limit is exceeded or you press the BACK SPACE key Password will be displayed on the screen and you will have to enter either the User Password or Supervisor Password manually in order to start the computer E When sw
186. ork The following settings can be changed when the Built in LAN is Enabled Connect the AC adaptor when using the Wake up on LAN function The battery retention time will be shorter than the times listed in this manual when this function is enabled Refer to the section in chapter 6 Batteries exhausted time Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN from shutdown Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN from shutdown Default Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables Built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables Built in LAN functions USB Legacy USB Support You can use this option to enable or disable USB keyboard mouse legacy emulation so that even if your operating system does not support USB devices you can still use a standard USB mouse and keyboard to achieve this you should set the appropriate option s to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation function Default Disabled Disables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation function User s Manual 7 5 TOSHIBA Chapter 8 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 i
187. ormat View and scroll through your history of opened or imported files via thumbnails in an intuitive user interface To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt TOSHIBA ReelTime This application allows you to control your music pictures and videos by streaming content to any compatible device in your home To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt TOSHIBA Media Controller gt TOSHIBA Media Controller For more information please refer to the TOSHIBA Media Controller Help The TOSHIBA Speech System consists of a voice composition application text to speech that analyzes documents and reads them aloud and a speech recognition application that recognizes the words you speak into a microphone This allows you to control and operate various Windows programs by voice command rather than using the keyboard or a mouse To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Speech System For more information please refer to the TOSHIBA Speech System Help 3 15 Hardware Utilities and Options WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Utility TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This software is provided for playback of Blu ray Disc It has an on screen interface and functions Click Start gt All Programs gt Corel gt Corel WinDVD BD This utility includes wizard functions to monitor the Disk Drive
188. ortant data in case of any undesired change or loss of the recorded contents TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator E DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator m DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator s Audio CD function to record music to optical disc media E 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 E DVD RAM discs cannot be backed up using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator User s Manual 4 24 Operating Basics 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 disc that was made with other software ona different optical media recorder If you add data to a DVD R DVD R Dual L
189. ot allows for the installation replacement and removal of additional memory module Refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options User s Manual 2 7 The Grand Tour 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 1 Web Camera 9 Touch Pad 2 Web Camera LED 10 Fingerprint Sensor 3 Microphone 11 Touch Pad control buttons 4 Wireless LAN Wireless WAN antennas not 12 Touch Pad Enable Disable button shown 5 Display screen 13 Power button 6 Display hinges 14 Function buttons 7 Stereo speakers 15 3D Vision IR emitter 8 Keyboard Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Figure 2 6 The front of the computer with the display panel open User s Manual 2 8 The Grand Tour Web Camera Web Camera LED Microphone Wireless LAN antennas Wireless WAN antennas Display screen Display hinges Stereo speakers 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 TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Enables the transmi
190. otection section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for more details The TOSHIBA HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged E During audio video playback when the computer detects a shock or vibration and the hard disk drive s head is parked the playback might be temporarily interrupted E TOSHIBA HDD Protection cannot be used in models that are equipped with SSD User s Manual 3 8 Hardware Utilities and Options Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode USB Wakeup function TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor This feature lets you turn off the power to the computer without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are automatically 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 Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started for more details 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 This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to the USB ports For example if a mouse or USB keyboard is connected to a USB port moving the mouse keyboard will wakeup the computer The USB
191. ow their respective icons glow when specific computer operations are in progress Figure 2 8 Wireless indicators User s Manual 2 11 The Grand Tour Wireless The Wireless communication indicator blinks S communication amber when the Bluetooth Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN functions are turned on Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions Wireless WAN The Wireless WAN indicator glows or blinks blue Yil when the Wireless WAN function is on The indicator will glow or blink in order to indicate the connection status of the Wireless WAN function A Wireless WAN module must be installed to use this function Some models are equipped with a Wireless WAN module Keyboard indicators Full size keyboard The following figure shows the positions of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the NUM LOCK indicator 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 NUM LOCK indicator glows the ten key allows you to enter numbers 1 CAPS LOCK indicator 2 NUM LOCK indicator Figure 2 9 Keypad indicators User s Manual 2 12 The Grand Tour CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format NUM LOCK When the NUM LOCK indicator glows you can use the number keys on the keyboard for number entry Optical disc drives The computer is configured with a D
192. ows Should you need to format all areas of the memory card including the protected area you will need to obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system Media care Observe the following precautions when handling the card Card care E Do not twist or bend cards E Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid E Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty After using card return it to its case E The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot E Donotleave a card partially inserted in the slot Press the card until you hear it click into place User s Manual 3 19 Hardware Utilities and Options Memory card care E Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data E Memory cards have a limited lifespan so it is important to backup important data E Donotwrite to a card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy E Donot remove a card while read write is in progress Sl For more details on using memory cards see manuals accompanying the cards About the write protect The following memory media have a function for protect E SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card E Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory Stic
193. pped for safety reasons E When Sleep and Charge function is enabled the USB Wakeup function does not work for compatible ports In that case if there is a USB port that does not have the Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 attach the mouse or keyboard to it If all USB ports have the Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 change to disable Sleep and Charge function The USB Wakeup function will now work but the Sleep and Charge function will be disabled User s Manual 4 49 Operating Basics 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 Sleep and Music Your can use your computer s speaker for the portable audio device even when the power of the computer is turned OFF Power OFF includes Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown state The microphonelline in jack that have the icon 2zp support the Sleep and Music function g E When Sleep and Music is enabled it is not possible to mute sound I from the speaker even by connecting headphones to the Headphone jack There is also no sound from the headphone E When Sleep and Music is enabled it is possible to play sound from the computer s speaker by connecting an audio cable to the Microphone jack Using this feature discharges the computer s battery Therefore it is reco
194. pter Furthermore the product complies with the Ecodesign Directive 2009 125 EC ErP and its related implementing measures This product and the original options are designed 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 User s Manual viii Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series 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 res
195. ptor 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 44 Operating Basics 1 LAN jack 2 LAN cable 3 Figure 4 10 Connecting the LAN cable 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 Disconnecting the LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps as detailed below 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 Computer Handling This section explains computer handling and maintenance Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and dirt and use
196. quipped with SSD When vibration is detected a message will be displayed on the screen and the icon in the Taskbar notification area will change to the protection state This message is displayed until the OK button is pressed or 30 seconds pass When vibration subsides the icon returns to the normal state Taskbar icon State Icon Description Normal TOSHIBA HDD Protection is enabled Protection TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active The hard disk drive head is in a safe position OFF TOSHIBA HDD Protection is disabled EA TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties You can change the TOSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window To open the window click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt HDD Protection Settings The window can also be started from the icon on the Taskbar or from the Control Panel HDD Protection You can choose whether to enable or disable TOSHIBA HDD Protection Detection Level This function can be set to four levels The sensitivity levels in which vibrations impacts and their similar signs are detected can be set to OFF 1 2 and 3 in ascending order Level 3 is recommended for better protection of the computer However when the computer is used in a mobile environment or in other unstable conditions setting the detection level to 3 could result in frequent execution of TOSHIBA HDD Protection which will slow Hard Disk Drive reading and writing Se
197. r User s Manual xxi TOSHIBA Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides an equipment checklist and basic information to start using your computer Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre installed by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items MH Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug E Battery pack E NVIDIA 3D VISION box Provided with some models Documentation HM Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series User Information Guide E Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately User s Manual 1 1 Getting Started Software The following Windows operating system and utility software are pre installed Windows 7 TOSHIBA Value Added Package TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Flash Cards Support Utility TOSHIBA Supervisor Password TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Corel Label Once Corel DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in For Windows Media Player TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA HDD Protection TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Face R
198. r s Manual 8 15 Troubleshooting USB mouse Problem On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Double clicking does not work The on screen pointer moves too fast or too slow The on screen pointer moves erratically 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 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 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK 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 User s Manual 8 16
199. rint authentication i E nuse the fingerprint authentication system will use the same username and password as defined within the Windows operating system If no Windows password has been configured you must do this before starting the fingerprint registration process This sensor has the memory space for at least twenty fingerprint patterns You might be able to register more fingerprint patterns depending on the sensor memory usage Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility or click the Fingerprint utility icon in the Taskbar The Enroll screen is displayed Enter the current account password into the Windows Password field If no Windows password has been configured you will be asked to configure the new logon password Then click Next Click the non enrolled finger icon above the finger you want to register and then click Next The note for enrollment operation screen is displayed Confirm the message and then click Next User s Manual 4 5 Operating Basics 5 The scanning practice screen is displayed You are able to practice swiping three times your finger to ensure you use the correct method When you have finished practicing swiping your finger click Next 6 Swipe three times with the same finger If scanning of fingerprint succeeds Enrollment succeed Do you want to save this fingerprint message box will appear Click OK 7 The f
200. ritten 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 in the dummy data User s Manual 4 22 Operating Basics 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 B
201. rive section for precautions on writing to CD DVD BD User s Manual 4 14 Operating Basics Loading discs E Tray ODD To load disc follow the steps as detailed below When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly 2 Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened 1 K V HK N JN My 4 i y 4 4 Ny V A V AA 4 Y A AYO v 2 Eject button Figure 4 5 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 1 Disc tray 4 15 User s Manual Operating Basics 1 Laser lens Figure 4 6 Inserting a disc Q 7 When the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend J Slightly over the disc tray Therefore you will need to turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After seating the disc however make sure it lies flat E Donottouch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as this could cause misalignment E Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive Check the surface of the disc tray especially the area behind the front edge of the disc tray to make sure there are no such objects before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the disc until you feel it click into place The disc should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle
202. rmation on charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and information on the different 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 Battery fully e Operates e No charge a charged No charge e LED Battery white TPES LED Battery white DC IN white DC IN white Battery partially e Operates e Quick charge Su orno e Charge LED Battery amber eels LED Battery amber DC IN white DC IN white No battery e Operates e No charge installed e No charge e LED Battery off e LED Battery off DC IN white DC IN white Table 6 1 Power conditions continued User s Manual 6 1 Power and Power Up Modes AC adaptor not connected Battery charge is above low battery trigger point Battery charge is below low battery trigger point Battery charge is exhausted No battery installed Power on Power off no operation Operates e LED Battery off DC IN off e Operates e LED Battery flashes amber DC IN off Computer shuts down e No operation e LED Battery off DC INoff Monitoring of power condition As shown in the below table the Battery DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator al
203. roblem Procedure Some external devices may not be able to use the Sleep and Charge function In this case please try one or more of the following methods E Select another mode 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 disable the function and stop using this function The battery depletes If Sleep and Charge function is enabled the quickly even when computer s battery will discharge during turned OFF the power hibernation or when the computer is turned off of the computer Connect the AC adaptor to the computer or disable the Sleep and Charge function External devices Some external devices may not work when connected to the connected to a compatible port if the Sleep and compatible ports do not Charge function is enabled work when connected Reconnect the external device after turning the to a compatible port computer ON If the external device still does not work connect device to an USB port that does not have the Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 or change to disable the Sleep and Charge function The USB Wakeup When Sleep and Charge function is enabled the function does not work USB WakeUp function does not work for ports that support the Sleep and Charge function In that case use an USB port that does not have the Sleep and Charge function
204. s made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions User s Manual vii Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 EU Declaration of Conformity 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 http 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 2004 108 EC 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 2006 95 EC for the supplied power ada
205. s provided with some models Since your computer has a microphone and speaker feedback may be heard under certain conditions Feedback occurs when sound from the speaker is picked up in the microphone and amplified back to the speaker which amplifies it again to the microphone This feedback occurs repeatedly and causes a very loud high pitched noise It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when the microphone input is output to the speaker throughput and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function in the Master Volume panel Refer to your Windows documentation for details on using the Master Volume panel Wireless communications The computer s wireless communication function supports some wireless communication devices Only some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions 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 Turnall wireless 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 med
206. s 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 from Sleep Mode Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard 3 CMA SERA ASA BITS CTT CTT ETT San eer j Figure 5 1 A 104 key enhanced keyboard layout HR 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 User s Manual 5 2 The Keyboard Hot keys Hot keys pressing FN a function or ESC key let you enable or disable certain features of the computer A ES Mute Pressing FN ESC turns the volume on and off el O Lock Pressing FN F1 enters Lock computer mode To restore your desktop you need to log on again A a Power Plan Pressing FN F2 changes the power settings Fl Sleep Pressing FN F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode Ie Hibernate Pressing FN F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode o jel E Output
207. secure it in place 1 Security lock slot Figure 3 10 Security lock User s Manual 3 34 Hardware Utilities and Options Optional accessories You are able to add a number of options and accessories in order to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use For reference the following list details some of the items that are available from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer DDR3 1333 Memory Kit Universal AC Adaptor Battery Pack Security lock A 1 GB 2 GB or 4 GB memory module DDR3 1333 can easily be installed in the computer 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 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 further information A slot is available to attach a security cable to the computer to deter theft User s Manual 3 35 TOSHIBA 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 5 8 G77 1 Touch Pad 3 Touch Pad control buttons 2 Fingerprint Sen
208. ser from the Management screen How to launch the help file For further information on this utility please refer to help file 1 To launch the help file click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt 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 E 1 N Mode Login screen If the face authentication tile is selected by default you can log in without using the keyboard or mouse E 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 screen and you will need to select the user account to be authenticated in order to start the authentication process 1 N Mode Login screen 1 Turn on the computer The Select Tiles screen will be displayed 2 3 Select Start face recognition 4 Please face the camera will be displayed User s Manual 4 13 Operating Basics 5 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 E Ifan error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen 6 The Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows 1 1 Mode Login screen Turn on the computer The Select Tiles screen
209. sert an SD SDHC SDXC memory card Memory Stick PRO xD Picture Card and MultiMediaCard Refer to the Optional devices section in Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options N Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the Memory Media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury System indicators The LED system indicators for specific computer operations glow when those operations are in progress Right side The following figure shows the computer s right side oe ES ES 64 P Gea e 0 4 6 1 Headphone jack 4 Optical Disk Drive 2 Microphone jack 5 DC IN 19V jack 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports x2 6 Security lock slot Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Figure 2 2 The right side of the computer User s Manual 2 2 The Grand Tour Headphone jack Q Microphone jack Universal Serial Bus e lt USB 2 0 ports This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum The internal speaker is automatically disabled when digital speakers or headphones are connected 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 The jack with the icon 22p has Sleep and Music functi
210. serted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 8 13 Troubleshooting MultiMediaCard For further information please refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Problem MultiMediaCard error occurs You cannot write to a MultiMediaCard You cannot read a file Pointing device Procedure Remove the MultiMediaCard 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 MultiMediaCard for further information Remove the MultiMediaCard from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected 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 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 Procedure In this instance the system might be busy Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while Check to make sure that the Touchpad button above is not disabled Press it so that the light indicator actives
211. 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 E Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password J If you have already registered a password there is one way to start the computer E 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 1 Getting Started The following message will appear in the LCD Enter Password xXxxxxxxx User s Manual 6 12 Power and Power Up Modes 7 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 T If you enter the password incorrectly three consecutive times the I computer shuts down You must turn on the computer again and re enter the password Power up modes The computer has three different power up modes as follows E Shut Down Mode The computer will shut down without saving data in view of this you must always save your work before you turn the computer off E Hibernation Mode Data in memory will be saved to the hard disk drive E Sleep Mode Data will be maintained in the computer s memory 3 Please refer to the sections Turning on the pow
212. 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 User s Manual 8 9 Troubleshooting DVD Super Multi drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely a CD DVD in the drive closed ek ek Press gently until it clicks into place Open the disc tray and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs run The software or hardware configuration may be correctly but others do causing a problem Make sure the hardware not configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you
213. sor 4 Touch Pad Enable Disable button Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons ona 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 User s Manual 4 1 Operating Basics 7 You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the 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 Touch Pad Gesture Please refer to the touch pad settings in mouse properties Using the Fingerprint Sensor This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints By enrolling the ID and password onto the fingerprint authentication feature it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Fingerprint feature enables you to Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through Internet Explorer Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Disable the password protected screen saver wh
214. ssion of video and use of video chat via the internet using specialized applications Some models are equipped with a Web Camera Please refer to the Web Camera section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics The Web Camera LED glows when the Web Camera is operating 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 information Some models are equipped with a microphone Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless WAN antennas Please be aware that when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor the image displayed on the internal screen will be somewhat 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 the Display Controller and Video mode section in Appendix B The display hinges allow the display panel to be position at a variety of easy to view angles The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Some models are equipped with Harman Kardon speakers User s Manual 2 9 The Grand Tour Keyboard Touch Pad Fingerprint Sensor Touch Pad control buttons Touchpad
215. sually 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 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 Computers configured with a 64 bit operating system can address 4 GB or more of system memory Legal Footnote Memory Main System For more information regarding Memory Main System please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F Power Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack User s Manual 3 2 Hardware Utilities and Options Legal Footnote Battery Life For more information regarding Battery Life please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC and calendar AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2 pin or 3 pin plug enclosure As t
216. t a lower detection level when the speed of Hard Disk Drive reading and writing is a priority Different detection levels can be set depending on whether the computer is used as handheld or mobile usages or whether it is used in a stable environment such as on a table in the workplace or at home By setting different detection levels for the computer depending on whether it runs with the AC power desktop or with batteries handheld or mobile usage the detection level automatically switches according to the power connection mode User s Manual 4 47 Operating Basics J 3D Viewer This feature displays a 3D object on the screen which moves in according to tilting or vibration of the computer When the TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects computer vibration the Hard Disk Drive head is parked and the 3D object disk rotation will stop When the head is un parked the disk will begin to rotate again The 3D Viewer can be started from the icon in the task tray E This 3D object virtually represents the Computer s internal Hard Disk Drive This representation may vary from the actual number of disks disk rotation head movement part size shape and direction E This feature may use a large amount of CPU and memory on some models The computer may become slow or sluggish when attempting to run other applications while the 3D Viewer is displayed E ntensely shaking the computer or other subjecting it to strong impacts may cause d
217. t are uncommon or unique to this computer as well as the section on Chapter 7 HW Setup to understand how to setup and configure these features Read Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options if connecting optional products or external devices Conventions 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 User s Manual xvi Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Icons Keys 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 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 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
218. t be compatible with a 64 bit CPU and therefore may not function properly 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 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 Computers configured with a 64 bit operating system can address 4GB or more of system memory User s Manual F 2 Legal Footnotes 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 going through many charge and discharge cycles the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is a normal phenomenon for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that is shipped with your computer Hard
219. t 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 Setting 1 Please make sure that the Wireless Communication Switch is turned on 2 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center 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 connection If this occurs the outsider may illegally access your system eavesdrop or cause the loss or destruction of stored data TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof User s Manual 4 41 Operating Basics 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
220. technology Interoperability C 1 CAUTION about Wireless Devices 0 22000 e eee C 2 Wireless Devices and your health 2002 200055 C 2 Radio Regulatory Information 2 220002eeee C 3 Device Authorization 00 00 eee ee C 7 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices 2 2 C 8 AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies 000 c eee eee D 1 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 000005 E 2 Legal Footnotes Non applicable Icons 0000 ccc eee F 1 CPU ica deaan woued wakes 24 bodes Pee eee ee eed oe F 1 Memory Main System 0 0 c ee eee eee eee F 2 User s Manual Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Battery Life lt 6 ee bese eee eee ee eee eee F 3 Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 0 cece eee eee F 3 LOD gig be os eaten See ee wena Seen ee tte nn F 3 Graphics Processor Unit GPU 0 00 eee eee eee eee F 3 Wireless LAN 00 0 cee eee eee eens F 4 Copy Protection 0 0 0 cece eee eee F 4 Glossary Index User s Manual Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series Copyright 2011 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 her
221. ted 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 and SDXC memory cards E SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards appear the same externally However the logo on SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards is different so pay careful attention to the logo when purchasing User s Manual 3 18 Hardware Utilities and Options i The SD memory card logo is Sm The SDHC memory card logo is S a E The SDXC memory card logo is S The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB Card Type Capacities SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB SDHC 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB SDXC 64GB 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 SDXC memory card SD SDHC SDXC memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards If you reformat an SD SDHC SDXC memory card be sure to reformat it with a device such as digital camera or digital audio player that uses the SD SDHC SDXC memory cards not with the format command provided within Wind
222. tempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive before this period has elapsed Disconnecting an USB device When you have finished using an USB device you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it 1 Wait for the indicator light of an USB device to go out to make sure all activity has stopped If you disconnect an USB device or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage an USB device or the drive 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Taskbar 3 Click an USB device that you want to remove 4 Carefully pull an USB device s USB connector out from within the computer s USB port User s Manual 3 33 Hardware Utilities and Options 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 back 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 computer follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer so its back side faces you 2 Align the security cable with the lock slot and
223. ter to play CDs DVDs BDs and videos and view pictures The Remote Controller helps you navigate through Media Center just as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a movie in a VCR or DVD player Using the Remote Controller you can M Navigate and control all Media Center windows H Control the video display E Place the computer in and out of Sleep Mode Refer to the Using the Remote Controller section in this chapter for information on how to use the Remote Controller as well as how to install and remove its batteries User s Manual 2 14 The Grand Tour Remote Controller Type 1 e ay D lt lt 3 x Go ovo Menu 2 Start 3 Power 4 4 REW Rewind 5 Play Pause A 6 FWD Fast Forward o amp amp e 9 Skip xX 10 Back 11 Arrows p 12 More Info 13 OK 16 O 14 Volume 17 Y 15 Brightness up 16 Volume TOSHIBA 17 Mute 18 Brightness down Figure 2 10 Remote Controller Type 1 DVD Menu Opens the main menu on a DVD movie if available Start Opens Media Center to the main window Power Starts or terminates the operating system REW Rewind This button functions like the Power button of your computer By default the Sleep Mode is equivalent to the Power Off state of your computer
224. the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it could 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 Hard 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 User s Manual 6 9 Power and Power Up Modes Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery follow the steps as detailed below Save your work Turn the computer s power off ensure that the Power indicator is off Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Slide the battery lock 1 into its Qg position Slide and hold the battery release latch 2 to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer 3 OY ON 1 Battery pack 3 Battery release latch 2 Battery lock Figure 6 1 Releasing the battery pack User s Manual 6 10 Power and Power Up Modes Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack follow the steps as detailed below Do not 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
225. the computer in order to save battery power This can be specified in the Power Options User s Manual 3 7 Hardware Utilities and Options Panel power on off 4 Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode 1 Heat dispersal a e This feature automatically turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the display panel is opened 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 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 This can be specified in the Power Options F If the processor s temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting the computer will automatically shut down to prevent any damage in this instance any unsaved data in memory will be lost TOSHIBA HDD Protection pmi o m This feature uses the acceleration sensor built in the computer to detect vibration and shocks and automatically moves the hard disk drive s read write head to a safe position in order to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head to disk contact Refer to the Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Pr
226. tion of either Line In or Mic In input Information Click the information button to view hardware information software information and language setting Power Management The audio controller in your computer can be turned off when the audio function is not used To adjust the configuration of audio power management click the battery button When audio power management is enabled the circle button at the upper left of the Power Management is blue and convex E When audio power management is disabled the button is black and concave User s Manual 4 38 Operating Basics Speaker Configuration Click the playback button 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 environments 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 Microphone Effects Microphone Effects are only found within Microphone window E Noise Suppression reduces background noise
227. to room temperature before you replace them Or you will get burnt if you touch any of them Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems User s Manual 3 26 Hardware Utilities and Options 1 Latches Figure 3 6 Removing the memory module 9 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screw T Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed 10 Install the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required 11 Turn your computer over External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer To connect a monitor follow the steps as detailed below Connecting the monitor cable 1 Turn the computer s power off User s Manual 3 27 Hardware Utilities and Options 2 Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port 1 External monitor port 2 Monitor cable Figure 3 7 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 th
228. 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 heat 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 User s Manual xX Satellite A660 Satellite Pro A660 Series 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 itis recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use Protective Earthing Equipment connected to the protective earthing of the building installation through the mains connection or through other equipment with a connection to protective earthing and to a cable distribution system using coaxial cable may in some circumstances create a fire hazard Connection to a cable distribution system has therefore to be provided through a device providing electrical isolation below a certain frequency range galvanic isolator see EN 60728 11 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 compute
229. tor port 7 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port 4 LAN jack Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Figure 2 3 The left side of the computer TV Tuner jack TV Tuner enables watching and recording TV programs Some models are equipped with the TV Tuner Cooling vents The cooling vents allow air into the system to help keep the processor and other components 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 External Monitor This port allows you to connect an external port monitor to the computer 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 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 User s Manual 2 4 The Grand Tour Homi SS Back HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable HDMI cable can send video and audio signals
230. try region s power standards CQC CEMC UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 AS DENANHO OVE Italy IMQ CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA DEMKO Norway NEMKO User Manual D 1 AC Power Cord and Connectors Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type HOSVVH2 F or HO3VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type HOSVV 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 the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA United Kingdom UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada China CSA approved CCC approved User Manual D 2 TOSHIBA Appendix E TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption battery health and the system cooling informing you of significant system conditions This application recognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and will track specific activities related
231. ttery 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 to charge it again Check the Power saver option under Select a power plan in the Power Options User s Manual 8 6 Troubleshooting Real Time Clock Problem The following message is Displayed on the screen WARNING CMOS Lost Power Press lt Esc gt to resume lt F2 gt to Setup Password Problem Cannot enter password Keyboard 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 The charge in the Real Time Clock RTC battery has run out you will need to set the date and time in the BIOS setup application by using the following steps 1 Turn on the computer while pressing the F2 key 2 Release the F2 key when t
232. uirements AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 19V DC User s Manual A 2 TOSHIBA Appendix B Display Controller and Video mode Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or off Due to the display panel s increased resolution lines may appear broken in when displaying images in full screen text mode The display controller also controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed at any one time Therefore software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports that mode Video mode Video mode settings are configured via the Display Properties dialog To open the Display Properties dialog click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display If you are running some applications for example a 3D application or video playback and so on you may see some disturbance flickering or frame dropping on your screen If that occurs adjust the resolution of display lowering it until the screen is displayed properly Disabling Windows Aero may also help correct this issue User s Manual B 1 TOSHIBA Appendix C Information for Wireless Devices Wireless LAN Interoperability The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN syst
233. ulting 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 with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Malfunction of or data loss from this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Therefore TOSHIBA strongly 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 REACH Compliance Statement The new European Union EU chemical regulation REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals entered into force on 1 June 2007 TOSHIBA will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according to REACH regulation Please consult the following website www toshiba europe com computers info reach for information about the presence in our articles of substances included on the candidate list according to article 59 1 of Regulation EC No
234. ur Indicators This section explains indicator functions System indicators LED system indicators below their respective icons glow when specific computer operations are in progress oOo e 0D Figure 2 7 System indicators DC IN 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 flash amber Power The Power indicator normally glows white when the computer is turned on However if you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode this indicator will flash amber approximately two second on two seconds off both while the system is shutting down and while it remains turned off GC Battery 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 Hard Disk Drive The Hard Disk Drive Optical Disc Drive Optical Disc Drive indicator glows white whenever the computer is accessing the built in hard disk drive or optical disc drive device Memory Media slot The Memory Media slot indicator glows white when the computer is accessing the Memory Media slot o0 J Wireless indicators Wireless indicators bel
235. ured 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 your 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 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
236. ury E Memory Stick Duo is not compatible with the Memory Media slot Do not insert Memory Stick Duo into the slot or you may not be able to remove it Data may be lost or damaged if you use any memory media other than those supported User s Manual 3 17 Hardware Utilities and Options 1 E This Memory Media slot supports the following memory media E Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card E Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Micro xD picture card E MultiMediaCard MMC E Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD microSD Card Please note that an adaptor is required to use Memory Stick PRO Duo 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 CF or SmartMedia cards or Magic Gate CQO Secure Digital SD Card microSD card adaptor and microSD card Oo SY i xD picture card MultiMediaCard Memory Stick p MMC Figure 3 1 Examples of memory media Memory media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media Points to note about the SD SDHC SDXC memory card SD SDHC SDXC memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adop
237. uter E Close the display panel H 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 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 Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection This computer has a function for reducing the risk of damage on the hard disk drive Using an acceleration sensor built into the computer TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects vibration shocks and similar signs of movement of the computer and automatically moves the Hard Disk Drive head to a safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head to disk contact User s Manual 4 46 Operating Basics E The TOSHIBA HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged E TOSHIBA HDD Protection cannot be used in models that are e
238. uter 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 two seconds No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery This section explains battery types use recharging methods and handling Battery types The computer has two different types of batteries 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 main 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 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 Power and Power Up Modes Real Time Clock RTC 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 be
239. video content Starting TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Use the following procedure to start TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER User s Manual 4 31 Operating Basics 1 Insert an DVD Video in the DVD BD drive while Windows 7 is running When a DVD Video disc is set in the BD drive for models with BD Writer or BD Combo drive TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER starts automatically 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 using TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to launch the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Select Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to start TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER or Select Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to start TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Notes on Using TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Screen display and available features may vary amongst DVD Videos and scenes 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 VIDEO PLAYER HELP TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER features and instructions are also explained in detail in TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER HELP Use the following procedure to open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER HELP Click the Help button a in the Display Area Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Please be aware of the following limitations when you use WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Notes on use
240. view Area 5 Camera Resolution 3 Delete Recorded File 6 Capture Settings Figure 4 4 Using the Software Capture Still Image Click to capture a still image and see a preview of the captured image in preview area Open Close Preview Click to open Preview Area One more to close Area Preview Area Delete Recorded File Choose a thumbnail of recorded file and click this button to delete this file from hard disk User s Manual 4 10 Operating Basics Video Recording Click to start recording One more to stop recording and see preview of the video in preview area Camera Resolution Choose resolution for Preview Capture and Record Capture Settings Open Capture Settings dialog box Chooses from the Basic tab to select photo and video saving location select Capture Format and Video Quality Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition pale TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in to 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 hair style changes wearing a cap or wearing glasses may effect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant had registered TOSHIBA Face Recognition may incorrectly recognize faces that are similar to a registr
241. w stereoscopic 3D content Now that we know your hardware can interpret stereoscopic 3D content we need to make sure you can Inability to see the Medical Test image in stereoscopic 3D may be due to Adjustments needed for improved stereoscopic 3D viewing Select Back and verify that you can see stereoscopic 3D on the test your hardware setup screen Visual problems Refer to the Health and Safety Information Consult a physician if you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic 3D After reading Health and Safety Information check have read and understand the Health and Safety Information You can return to 3D Vision setup screen by selecting GeForce 3D Vision Setup Wizard on Taskbar If you fail the medical test and can not see the test image NVIDIA recommends that you do not use 3D Vision Please consult your eye doctor for any possible vision anomalies 3D Vision should not be enabled 7 Setup complete Congratulations You are now ready to see in stereoscopic 3D For detailed information on the NVIDIA Control Panel refer to the 3D Vision User Guide available from www nvidia com 3dvision After finishing the Setup slideshow of 3D game image will start as default Press Esc key to finish the slideshow User s Manual 2 25 TOSHIBA Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Hardware This section describes the hardware of your computer The actual specifications may vary depending on the
242. y 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 conditions may result in data loss E 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 1 3 Getting Started 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 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 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 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 i
243. ying CD s Plays the selected media Moves the media video DVD music and so on forwards Moves the media video DVD music and so on backwards User s Manual 2 19 The Grand Tour Using the Remote Controller Some computers include a remote control unit which allows you to control some of your computer s functions from a distant location T E The Remote Controller is designed specifically for this computer E Some application programs may not support remote control functions Operational range of the Remote Controller Point the Remote controller at your computer and press a button The operational angle and distance are described below Distance Within 5 m from the infrared receiver window Angle Within a 30 degree horizontal and 15 degree vertical range of the infrared receiver window Figure 2 12 Operational range of the remote control The appearance of the provided Remote Controller may vary depending on the model you purchased User s Manual 2 20 The Grand Tour J Even if the remote controller is within the effective range as described above it may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases E When an obstacle stands between the infrared receiver window of your computer and the Remote Controller E When direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light strikes the infrared receiver window E When the infrared receiver window or the infrared emission part of t

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