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1. PGUP Li L IE Figure 5 1 The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off 1 Hold down FN key and press any other key this key will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding down FN SHIFT and pressing a character key 3 Release FN key to continue using the selected overlay function Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard function you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without having to turn it on 1 Hold down FN key 2 Pressing FN turns on the most recently used overlay If in the Numeric mode you can use the overlay for numeric entry If in the Arrow mode you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 3 Release FN key to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric Mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow Mode by pressing a SHIFT key while if it is in Arrow Mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric Mode by also pressing a SHIFT key User s Manual 5 6
2. Qaa TF ce DBBBBDBDEDDD Qa T o 808888588885 o0 O o 60 9 o 1 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port s 6 External monitor port 2 Headphone jack 7 Cooling vents 3 Microphone jack 8 Security lock slot 4 Memory media slot 9 HDMI out port 5 LAN jack Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer Universal Serial Bus Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to the USB 2 0 port s USB 2 0 standard 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 J Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of T 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 User s Manual 2 3 The Grand Tour D Headphone jack Microphone jack Memory media slot A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input This slot lets you insert an SD SDHC SDXC memory card miniSD microSD Card and M
3. User s Manual 3 10 Hardware Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Bulletin Board TOSHIBA ReelTime TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Indicator 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 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 format 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 TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Indi
4. The Keyboard 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 1 Hold down ALT with the overlay on or ALT FN with overlay off 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT or ALT FN the ASCII character will appear on the display screen User s Manual 5 7 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 information 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 Operates DC IN Battery LED adaptor charged DC IN Battery LED green connected green Battery partially Operates Quick charge halla orno Charge DC IN Battery LED d DC IN Battery LED amber amber No battery Operates No charge installed No charge DC IN Battery L
5. 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 Y If the panel power off function is enabled and you manually shut down Windows do not close the display panel until the shut down process has been completed 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 11 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 HW Setup program click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt HWSetup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains
6. B6 Close the display panel Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Wi 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 Bi Be careful 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 Wi 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 W When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything W Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements 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 Options When the processor s temperature falls within normal range the fan will be turned off and the processor operation return
7. Bi The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this condition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it E Do notlay 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 xvi 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 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer User s Manual xvii 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 pack
8. 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 W Click the Help button 7p in the Display Area Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD DVD 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 1 Store your CD DVDs in the containers they originally came in to protect them and keep them clean 2 Do not bend the CD DVDs 3 Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mar the surface of the CD DVD that contains the data 4 Hold the CD DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole any fingerprints on the surface of the disc can prevent the drive from properly reading data 5 Do not expose the CD DVD to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold 6 Do not place heavy objects on your CD DVDs 7 If your CD DVDs become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth from the center hole outwards do not wipe in a circular direction If necessary you can use a cloth that has been lightly dampened in water or a neutral cleaner but you must not use benzine thinner or any similar cleaning solution Sound System This section describes some of the audio control functions Adjusting System Volume You can control the overall leve
9. 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 DC IN Battery indicator if it does not glow allow the computer to charge the battery for at least twenty minutes If the DC IN Battery indicator starts to glow after this period allow the battery to continue to charge for at least another twenty minutes before turning on the computer However if the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life and should be replaced However if you do not believe the battery is at the end of its operating life you should speak to your reseller dealer or service provider Battery doesn t power If you frequently recharge a partially charged the computer as long as battery the battery might not charge to its full expected 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 5 Troubleshooting Real Time Clock Problem Procedure The BIOS setting and The charge in the Real Time Clock RTC battery system date time are has run out you will need to set the date and lost time in the BIOS setup application by u
10. AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections to make sure that the power the computer power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the computer and a working power outlet 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 4 Troubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery you should check the status of the DC IN Battery indicator Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information on these indicators together with general battery operation Problem Procedure Battery doesn t power The battery may be discharged connect the AC the computer adaptor to recharge the battery Battery doesn t charge If the battery is completely discharged it will not when the AC adaptor is begin charging immediately in these instances attached 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
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12. System Recovery This section describes the creation of Recovery Media and their use Creating Recovery Media i This section describes how to create Recovery Media Wi 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 E Do notrun software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU E Operate the computer at full power Wi Do not use power saving features W Do not write to the media when the virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background W Do notuse utilities including those intended to enhance hard disk drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data E Do not shut down log off or Sleep Hibernate while writing or rewriting the media B Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrations such as airplanes trains or cars B Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand User s Manual Getting Started J 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 c
13. 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 centre 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 c
14. dealer or service provider User s Manual 8 14 Troubleshooting LAN Problem Cannot access LAN Wake up on LAN does not work 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 Cannot access Wireless LAN Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wireless communication please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Bluetooth device Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN hub Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Procedure Make sure the computer s Wireless communication function is on If problems persist contact your LAN administrator Procedure Check to ensure the computer s Wireless Communication function is 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
15. pointer 2 8 The Grand Tour Power button Press this button to turn the computer s power on and off Display screen 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 Indicators This section explains indicator functions System indicators LED system indicators next to their respective icons glow when specific computer operations are in progress I ajo Figure 2 7 System indicators DC IN Battery The DC IN Battery indicator shows the status of d C3 the DC IN and the battery s charge Green indicates the battery is fully charged while the power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information on this feature Power The Power indicator normally glows green when the computer is turned on However if you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode this indicator will blink green Keyboard indicators The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator which shows the following conditions B When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard will produce capitals when an
16. replacement and removal of additional memory module Refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options ET Memory module slot The memory module slot allows for the User s Manual 2 6 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 00 8e O Figure 2 6 The front of the computer with the display panel open 1 Microphone 7 Keyboard 2 Web Camera LED 8 Touch Pad 3 Web Camera 9 Touch Pad control buttons 4 Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and 10 Power button Bluetooth antennas Not shown 5 Display hinges 11 Display screen 6 Stereo speakers Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Microphone A built in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your application please refer to the Sound System section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for more information Some models are equipped with a built in microphone Web Camera LED The Web Camera LED glows when the Web Camera is operating User s Manual 2 7 The Grand Tour Web Camera Wireless LAN antennas Wireless WAN antennas Bluetooth antenna Display hinges Stereo speakers Keyboard Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons Web Camera is a device that allows
17. 8 15 Troubleshooting Recovery Media Problem Procedure The following message You will see this message if you have previously appears when chosen to remove the partition and are trying to executing Recovery create Recovery Media Media Creator When there is no recovery partition the The Recovery Recovery Media Creator cannot make Recovery Media Creator can Media not be launched However if you have already created a because there is Recovery Media you can use it to restore the Ro recovery recovery partition parbi cion 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 TOSHIBA support 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 B Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices E ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications
18. Bright check box 3 Click OK If you want to disable this feature under the conditions mentioned above clear the Enable Vari Bright check box Legal Footnote LCD For more information regarding the LCD please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix E Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display performance Refer to Display Controller and Video mode section in Appendix B for more information Legal Footnote Graphics Processing Unit GPU For more information regarding the Graphics Processing Unit GPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix E Sound Sound system The integrated sound system provides support for the computer s internal speakers and microphone as well as allowing an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks Multimedia Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Some models are equipped with a Web Camera Please refer to the Web Camera section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics User s Manual 3 5 Hardware Utilities and Options Communications LAN Bluetooth Wireless LAN Some computers in this series have built in suppo
19. HITACHI LG Data Storage Inc B GT30F 30N 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 qT Precautions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This appliance contains a LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT aser system and is classified as a TO EN 60825 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use DIA 1 VF RS this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure User s Manual xii TOSHIBA Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this 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 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 Util
20. Manual vi 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 TOSHIBAS 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 adapter 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
21. 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 I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland sterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany 8 17 Specifications TOSHIBA Appendix A This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Physical Dimensions Size 339 6 w x 232 d x 31 9 36 9 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body Environmental Requirements Conditions Operating Non operating Wet bulb temperature 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 65 C 149 F 10 to 90 noncondensing 26 C maximum Altitude from sea level 0 to 3 000 meters 0 to 10 000 meters maximum User s Manual A 1 Specifications Power Requirements AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 19V DC External RGB monitor port pin assignment 9 s eeo Pin Signal Name Descript
22. 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 radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure User s Manual Panasonic System Networks m UJ8A0 Location of the required label 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 N i TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology m TS L633 Location of the required label THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANU FACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY KOREA CORPORATION 416 MEATAN 3 DONG YEONGTONG GU SUWON CITY GYEONGGI 443 742 KOREA TEAC m DV W28S Location of the required label AE SERIAL NO o o MANUFACTURED THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER NOTICE NO 50 DATED JUNE 24 2007 A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 5 TEAC Corporation 1 47 OCHIAI TAMA SHI TOKYO JAPAN User s Manual xi
23. a number of tabs General Password Display Boot Priority Boot Setting Keyboard LAN SATA 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 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 User s Manual 7 1 HW Setup 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 Lets you register a new password or change remove an existing password 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 10 characters The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisk 2 Click OK The following message appears allowing you to verify the password Verify Password 3 If character strings match the password is registered Click OK If they do not match
24. class B respecte toutes les exgences du R glement sur le mat riel brouileur du Canada User s Manual viii 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 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 Disposal of batteries and or accumulators Pb Hg Cd f 7 WI The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC then the chemical symbols for lead Pb mercu
25. 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 transmission of video and use of video chat via the internet using specialized applications Please refer to the Web Camera Application Online Help for details 1 Web Camera 3 Microphone 2 Web Camera LED Figure 4 2 Web Camera W Do not point the web camera directly at the sun Wi 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 W When recording in dimly lit environments select Night Mode which allows for brighter images with less noise User s Manual 4 2 Operating Basics Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition T 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 W 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 W TOSHIBA Face Recognition may inc
26. configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation User s Manual 8 8 Troubleshooting Check the type of CD DVD you 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 Memory Cards SD SDHC SDXC Card MultiMediaCard For further information please refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Problem Procedure Memory Card error Remove the Memory Card from the computer occurs and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your Memory Card for further information You cannot write toan Remove the Memory Card from the computer Memory Card and check to ensure that it is not write protected You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the Memory 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 9 Troubleshooting Pointing device If y
27. desk or other large object in order to deter theft of the computer Homi HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A Back connector HDMI cable HDMI cable can send video and audio signals In addition to this it can send and receive control signals Some models are equipped with an HDMI out port The following figure shows the computer s back 1 Battery pack Figure 2 4 The back of the computer Battery pack 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 User s Manual 2 5 The Grand Tour Underside 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 22 lt 1 Battery lock 3 Memory module slot 2 Battery release latch Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer Battery lock Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack D gt im ready for removal Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its Unlocked position 2 1 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 installation
28. 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 B Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected B 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 ports HDMI port and microphone jack Changes or modifications 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 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 User s
29. n b g module The Name of the radio equipment AR5B95 DSP Research Inc Approval Number D081038003 B Realtek RTL8188CE Wireless LAN 802 11n PCI E NIC b g n Wireless LAN The Name of the radio equipment RTL8188CE Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Approval Number D100075001 B Atheros AR9002WB 1NG Wireless Network Adapter b g n b g Wireless LAN and Bluetooth The Name of the radio equipment AR5B195 DSP Research Inc Approval Number D091014003 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 User s Manual C 7 Information for Wireless Devices Radio approvals for wireless devices Approved Countries Regions for the Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter 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 WB Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 Albania Argentina Bosnia and Herzegovina Chile Croatia Dominican Republic Estonia Ghana Hungary Ireland Kazakhstan Lat
30. 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 T When the disc tray pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the amp 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 Figure 4 6 Removing a disc User s Manual 4 8 Operating Basics 3 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place How to remove discs when the disc tray will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off If the power is off you can open the disc tray by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole near the eject button Diameter 1 0mm 1 Eject hole Figure 4 7 Manual release with the eject hole 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 DVDs You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM discs TOSHIBA Disc Creator is provided as writing sof
31. release of the battery release latch and cause injuries 1 Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer 2 Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery lock is in its locked position 1 Battery pack 2 Battery lock Figure 6 3 Securing the battery pack 3 Turn your computer over Password Utility The password utility allows you to maintain an additional level of security and provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor JN 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 Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Assist gt SECURE gt User password W Registered Click to register a password of up to 10 characters After a password is Set you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer W Not Registered Click to delete a registered password Before you can delete a password you must first enter the current password correctly B Owner String text box User s Manual 6 9 Power and Power Up Modes 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
32. 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 two or three seconds 1 Power button Figure 1 5 Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Y 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 Sleep Mode Shut Down Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen the next time it is turned on User s Manual 1 7 Getting Started 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 W Make sure the 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 Wi Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or remove sto
33. the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required Loosen the screw securing the memory module cover in place please note that the screws is attached to the cover in order to prevent them from being lost User s Manual 3 17 Hardware Utilities and Options T Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver 6 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 1 Memory module cover 2 Screw Figure 3 4 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 30 degree angle before holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place 1 Slot A 2 Slot B Figure 3 5 Seating the memory module 1 User s Manual 3 18 Hardware Utilities and Options 8 Figure 3 6 Seating the memory module 2 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 Align the grooves along the edges of the memory module with the locking tabs on
34. 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 the screw Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed 9 Install the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required 10 Turn your computer over 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 User s Manual 3 19 Hardware Utilities and Options 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 screw securing the memory module cover in place please note that the screw is attached to the cov
35. 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 User s Manual 3 25 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 1 Touch Pad 2 Touch Pad control buttons Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer and press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using User s Manual 4 1 Operating Basics Y 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 Web Camera Y Some models are equipped with a Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your
36. 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 W 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 Wi Turn all 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 medical device when using any wireless functionality W 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 t
37. wireless network together with security settings Consult the documentation accompanied with your router or ask your wireless network administrator for the settings Security B 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 B TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables such as desktop computers between your computer and other electronic devices example of printers and mobile phones You cannot use the computer s built in Bluetooth functions and an external Bluetooth adaptor simultaneously For reference Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operate in the 2 4GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world User s Manual 4 21 Operating Basics 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 hi
38. 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 transmission 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 Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless WAN antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with a Bluetooth antenna The display hinges allow the display panel to be positioned 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 The internal keyboard provides the embedded numeric overlay keys dedicated cursor control keys aw and Keys 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 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
39. 0 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 User s Manual 1 3 Getting Started WN W 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 W Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of the unit Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury B 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 W 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 Wi Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug BW When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer always follow the steps in the exact
40. 8 16 Specifications Physical Dimensions leesllleeellleelllen A 1 Environmental Requirements 0 cece eee eee eee A 1 External RGB monitor port pin assignment A 2 Display Controller and Video mode Display controller 2 00 eee eee B 1 Video MOde 1 ccc cee eee eee nee eens B 1 Information for Wireless Devices Wireless LAN Interoperability 220000005 C 1 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability C 1 CAUTION about Wireless Devices esee C 2 Wireless Devices and your health Lse C 2 Radio Regulatory Information 2 2220 2eeee C 3 Radio approvals for wireless devices sees C 8 AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies lllseellseeeeseen D 1 Legal Footnotes Non applicable Icons 00 00 cece eee E 1 CPU 12e arr Ex I IA EERES dieu vende xe dod eal od tex E 1 Memory Main System s eee eee Ww E 2 Battery Life oinc cee en eee eee Sere eee eee EX RES E 3 Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 2000 eee eee E 3 LCD TTD E 3 Graphics Processing Unit GPU 00 cece eee eee eee E 3 Wireless LAN oes etek eee eee rr etek ee eee eee E 4 Copy Protection oou ld a E rema E 4 Glossary Index User s Manual Copyright 2011 by TOSHIBA Corporation All rights reserved Under the copyright law
41. 9 Overheating power down 8 4 Pointing device 8 10 Power 8 4 Real Time Clock 8 6 Self test 8 3 Sound system 8 13 System start up 8 3 TOSHIBA support 8 16 Touch Pad 8 10 Wireless LAN 8 15 USB device 8 12 USB mouse 8 11 Processor 3 1 R Recovery hard disk drive 1 13 Recovery Media 1 14 problems 8 16 Restarting the computer 1 11 S SD SDHC SDXC Card formatting 3 14 note 3 13 Security lock 3 24 Sleep Mode setting 1 8 System automatic 3 7 Soft keys enhanced keyboard 5 2 ScrLock 5 3 User s Manual Sound system headphone jack 2 4 microphone jack 2 4 problems 8 13 SmartAudio 4 19 Stereo speakers 2 8 T TOSHIBA Assist 3 10 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 3 10 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 3 10 4 14 TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility 3 10 TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Utility 3 10 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 3 9 TOSHIBA Service Station 3 11 TOSHIBA Speech System 3 12 U USB device problems 8 12 Utilities and Applications 3 8 V Video mode B 1 Video RAM 3 2 W Web Camera 2 8 3 5 4 2 Wireless communication 4 20 Wireless LAN 3 6 4 20 problems 8 15 Index 3
42. Double clicking does not work Procedure Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse 2 Click the Device Settings tab 3 Click the Settings button 4 Double click Pointing in the Select an item section on the left side of the displayed screen 5 Click Sensitivity and then click Touch Sensitivity 6 Move the slider bar to adjust the sensitivity in the Touch Sensitivity 7 Click OK button 8 Click the OK button on the Device Settings tab If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 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 User s Manual 8 11 Troubleshooting Problem Procedure The on screen pointer In this instance you should initially try changing moves too fast or too the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility slow 1 To access this utility click
43. ED DC IN Battery LED green green User s Manual 6 1 Power and Power Up Modes Table 6 1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off no operation AC Remaining battery Operates adaptor capacity is above DC IN Battery LED not low battery trigger amber connected point Remaining battery Operates capacity is below low pc IN Battery LED battery trigger point blink amber Remaining battery Computer shuts down capacity is exhausted No battery installed No operation DC IN Battery LED off Monitoring of power condition As shown in the below table the DC IN Battery and Power indicators on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status DC IN Battery indicator Check the DC IN Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Blinking amber The battery charge is low the AC adaptor must be connected in order to recharge the battery Or Indicates a problem with the power supply You should initially try plugging the AC adaptor into another power outlet if it still does not operate properly you should contact your reseller or dealer Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is charging Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged Or Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and there is no battery pack i
44. M 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 WB TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format W You might not be able to use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media recorder User s Manual 4 14 Operating Basics If you add data to a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD R or DVD R Double Layer disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances For example it cannot be read under 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me while in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later and in Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 In addition to this some DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD R RW drives cannot read this added data regardless of the operating system TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD R Dua
45. 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 on screen pointer The elements of the mouse responsible for moves erratically 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 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 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 Legacy USB Support option within the TOSHIBA HWSetup utility to Enabled If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 8 12 Troubleshooting Additional memory module Please also refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options for further information on
46. TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt User s Manual Satellite C600 C640 C645 C600D C640D C645D Satellite Pro C600 C640 C600D C640D C645D Series TOSHIBA Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 User s Manual COPYN 522a Rr rea AIRS RPP ee aE re ete ER ee v LIED CDI v Trademarks 2 222 ce doa esl nia a Etpa du sea a S v FCC information 02 200 e ee vi EU Declaration of Conformity eese vii Video Standard Notice 2 ccc ee viii Canadian regulatory information Canada only viii Following information is only valid for EU member States ix Disposing of the computer and the computer s batteries ix REACH Compliance Statement x Following information is only for Turkey x Optical disc drive safety instructions sun x Precautions 2 22 c2 uoa Docet ae eet veri eben ee anbieten xii Preface Conventions euntes recae exor iex eee A xiii General Precautions Provide adequate ventilation Lslllsuesssn Xv Creating a computer friendly environment sse XV Stress injury 1 eee eee xvi Heat injury sedi ieee dee ee ERE xvi Pressure or impact damage Llesl lle xvi Mobile phones cock RE XO Ru xx Te XY REX ERR TA xvii Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort xvii Getting Started Equipment
47. TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Utility 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 TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communication devices and network connections help in the identification of communication problems and allow the creation of profiles if you need to switch between different locations and communication networks To access this utility click Start gt All Programs TOSHIBA ConfigFree You can create CDs and DVDs in a number of formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard CD player and data CDs DVDs which can store copies of the files and folders on your computer s hard disk drive To start this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt Disc Creator This utility has the function of Physical Format and Write Protect to DVD RAM This utility is contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc Creator To start this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt DVD RAM Utility This utility includes wizard functions to monitor the Disk Drive operating status and execute the system backup To access the utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt HDD SSD Alert
48. 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 display device while running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not change the screen resolution while running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Starting TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Use the following procedure to start TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER 1 Insert a DVD Video in the drive while Windows 7 is running When a DVD Video disc is set in the DVD drive the 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 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 User s Manual 4 17 Operating Basics
49. UCT EVEN 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 User s Manual 4 3 Operating Basics B The Registration screen is displayed for a logged in user whose face has not been registered W 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 Wi If you wish to practice click on the Next button in the Registration Screen Wi f you 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 up and down 6 Registration will end after you have repeatedly mo
50. Windows logo ag L keys or the FN F1 keys when running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not change Windows Users while TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running 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 User s Manual 4 16 Operating Basics B Forsome DVD Video discs using the control window to change the audio track will also change the subtitle track Carry out the installation uninstallation of the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER under a user account with administrator rights 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 Display Devices amp Audio 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 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
51. able Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 8x and 16x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media DVD R Dual Layer MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x and 8x speed media DVD R for Labelflash FUJIFILM CORPORATION for 16x speed media DVD R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 8x and 16x speed media TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media DVD R Double Layer MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 2 4x and 8x 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 4x and 6x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x and 6x speed media User s Manual 4 11 Operating Basics 1 DVD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x and 8x speed media DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Panasonic Corporation for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media B Some types and formats of DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer discs may be unreadable BW 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to E Disc created in DVD R Dual Layer format4 Layer Jump Recording cannot be read Wi If the disc is poor in quality or is dirty or d
52. acity 6 5 real time clock 3 3 6 3 save mode 3 7 types 6 3 Battery pack 2 5 3 2 replacing 6 7 Bluetooth 3 6 4 21 Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba 3 9 problems 8 15 Boot Priority Options 7 3 C CD DVD drive using 4 6 Cleaning the computer 4 24 Cooling vents 2 4 D DC IN Battery indicator 6 2 DC IN Battery indicator 2 9 Display 3 4 automatic power off 3 6 User s Manual TOSHIBA brightness down 5 4 brightness up 5 4 controller B 1 hinges 2 8 opening 1 6 Screen 2 9 Documentation list 1 1 DVD Super Multi drive problems 8 8 E Enable Disable Wireless communication 4 22 Equipment checklist 1 1 External monitor 2 4 3 21 problems 8 14 F FN ESC Mute 5 3 FN F1 Lock 5 3 FN F10 Arrow Mode 5 2 FN F11 Numeric Mode 5 2 FN F12 ScrLock 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 4 FN F7 Brightness Up 5 4 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 Index 1 H Hard disk drive 3 3 automatic power off 3 7 HDMI 3 22 Heat dispersal 3 8 4 25 Hibernation Mode 3 8 Hot keys 3 6 Brightness Down 5 4 Brightness Up 5 4 Hibernate 5 3 Lock 5 3 Mute 5 3 Output 5 3 Power Plan 5 3 Sleep 5 3 Touch Pad 5 4 Wireless 5 4 Volume down 5 4 Volume up 5 4 Zoom Display resolution 5 4 HW Setup accessing 7 1 Boot pr
53. aging materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items WB TOSHIBA Portable Personal Computer Wi AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Wi Battery pack installed in the computer Documentation B User Information Guide Wi Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Software The following Windows operating system and utility software are pre installed B Windows 7 B TOSHIBA Value Added Package BW TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator User s Manual 1 1 Getting Started TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Bulletin Board TOSHIBA ReelTime TOSHIBA Speech System TOSHIBA Media Controller Online Manual E Satellite C600 C640 C645 C600D C640D C645D Satellite Pro C600 C640 C600D C640D C645D Series User s Manual This manual You may not have all the softwares listed above depending on the model you purchased Getting Started 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 disa
54. amaged writing or rewriting errors may be noted ensure that you check all discs for dirt or damage before you use them E The actual number of rewrites to CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM media will be affected by the quality of the disc itself and the way in which it is used E There are two types of DVD R media available authoring discs and general use discs Do not attempt to use authoring discs as only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive E You can use both DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge E You may find that other computer DVD ROM drives or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW discs Bi 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 Bi Data deleted erased from a CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM disc cannot be recovered You must check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it taking care that if multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected you do not delete data from the wrong one 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 B6 Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be
55. an the times listed in this manual when this function is enabled Refer to the section Battery exhausted time in chapter 6 User s Manual 7 4 HW Setup 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 Use this option to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the Legacy USB Support item to enabled Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation SATA SATA Interface setting This feature allows you to set SATA interface setting Performance Let HDD SSD work with maximum performance Default Battery life Let HDD SSD work with battery life mode If this setting is selected this caused performance down 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 mu
56. and microSD card 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 adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device and you may not reproduce any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment Below is a simple explanation for distinguishing SD memory cards from SDHC and SDXC memory cards B 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 13 Hardware Utilities and Options y The SD memory card logo is Sm The SDHC memory card logo is gt The SDXC memory card logo is 32 The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB The maximum capacity of SDXC memory cards is 64GB 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
57. ayed Select Start face recognition E3 The Select Account screen will be displayed User s Manual 4 5 Operating Basics 5 Select the account and click the arrow button Please face the camera will be displayed 7 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 ifan 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 B ifauthentication was successful but an authentication error subsequently occurred during the login to Windows you will be asked to provide your account information D Using optical disc drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows E 1 Use the DVD playback application to view DVD Video discs For precautions on writing to CD DVDs refer to the mportant message section Loading discs To load a disc follow the steps as detailed below 1 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 Eject button 2 Disc tray Figure 4 3 Pressing the eject button and pu
58. ble to the external monitor port 2 Turn the external monitor s power on When you turn on the power the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device In the event that you find that there are issues getting an image displayed on the correct monitor you should consider using the FN F5 hot key to change the display settings if you then disconnect the external monitor before you turn the computer s power off be sure to press FN F5 hot key again to switch to the internal display Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details on using hot keys to change the display setting Do not disconnect the external monitor while in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor 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 21 Hardware Utilities and Options HDMI Some models are equipped with an HDMI out port An HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer To connect monitor follow the steps as detailed below T As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition Multim
59. blem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Procedure Press the FN F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority and to make sure it is not set for output to an external monitor These marks may have come from contact with the keyboard and Touch 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 Procedure Check to see whether that is 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 Options setting within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility please refer to the Boot Priority Boot Setting 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 s
60. bling 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 User s Manual 1 2 Getting Started Y Wi Use a virus check program and make sure it is updated regularly E Never format storage media without checking its content formatting destroys all stored data E tis a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk drive or other main storage device to external media General storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in data loss Wi 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 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 10
61. cals 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 1907 2006 REACH in a concentration above 0 1 weight by weight Following information is only for Turkey 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 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 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 Optical disc drive safety instructions i Be sure to check the precautions at the end of this section 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
62. cator utility displays the system s Wireless LAN connection status on the logon screen You can quickly check the current Wireless LAN connection status before logging into Windows To change the settings of this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Networking gt Wireless LAN Indicator Settings User s Manual 3 11 Hardware Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Media This application allows you to control your music Controller 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 TOSHIBA Speech The TOSHIBA Speech System consists of a System 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 Optional devices Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility This section describes the connection or installation of the following d
63. ce 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 approximately 3 GB of system memory Computers configured with a 64 bit operating system can address 4 GB or more of system memory User s Manual E 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 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 capacit
64. ch easier if you observe the following guidelines E Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists as taking further action may result in data loss or damage or you may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem B Observe what is happening write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred Make a screenshot of the current display 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 Bi 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 Bi 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 E Make sure all optional accessories are configured properly in the computer s se
65. checklist 000 220 e eee eee eee 1 1 Getting Started 1 0 0 ccc eee eee 1 2 System Recovery Options 2000 eee e eee 1 11 System Recovery 0 cece eee ees 1 12 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed eee eee eee 2 1 EJIDO Gewese Sa eA Cee da ee aed 2 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 BackK uue ewes EIER ieaw an eee dawn eee dee ey ees 2 5 Underside 4 25 cnc gees eter etwas is Ee Edex da E RO Es 2 6 Front with the display open Lllslsseeslsseessn 2 7 Indicators s cite wake sie oh Sa eee iux EGG CLR x ER 2 9 Optical disc drives 0 ccc ees 2 10 AC adaptor 2 2 G okey Qh oe EE EE EE Gs be 2 11 Hardware Utilities and Options Le Le EI ssai IC m 3 1 Special features 00 ea ee eee 3 6 Utilities and Applications lesen 3 8 Optional devices 20 cee ee 3 12 Optional accessories 200 eee eee 3 24 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad 0000 cece eee eee 4 1 Web Camera 0 cece cnet eens 4 2 Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition 4 3 Using optical disc drives 200 cece eee 4 6 Writing CD DVDs ssseseeeen RII 4 9 TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER 000 e cece eee eee eee 4 15 Media Care ec nn 4 18 Sound SV SLO INN aches tors sats seemed melee a aia ate EE EIN EE 4 18 Wireless communications 000 0 c eee eee eee 4 20
66. consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions and consider calling the software company s technical support department for assistance W Consult the reseller or dealer from where you purchased your computer and or software they are your best resource for current information and support User s Manual 8 16 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 India In Europe Germany amp Austria TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland sterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany France TOSHIBA Syst ms France S A 7
67. 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 User s Manual 3 6 Hardware Utilities and Options HDD automatic power off B System automatic Sleep Hibernation Mode 1 Power on password Instant security Intelligent power supply Battery save mode Panel power on off 4 Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode 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
68. dentify the source the next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized TOSHIBA part or product make sure the device or software can be used with your computer Use of incompatible devices may cause injury or may damage your computer Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas System start up Self test Power Keyboard Internal display panel Hard disk drive DVD Super Multi drive Memory Cards SD SDHC SDXC Card MultiMediaCard System start up Pointing device USB device Additional memory module Sound system External monitor LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Recovery Media When the computer does not start properly check the following items B Self Test B Power Sources Self test While booting up the computer self test is executed automatically and the TOSHIBA logo is displayed on the screen User s Manual 8 3 Troubleshooting This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If the self test is successful the computer tries to load the operating system according to how the Boot Priority Options is set within the TOSHIBA HW Setup program If any of the following conditions are present the self test has failed B The computer stops and does n
69. designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual Provide adequate ventilation B 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 Bi Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater W Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer W Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents W Always provide sufficient space around the computer BW 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 adeq
70. e 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 User s Manual Getting Started 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 computer will take a moment to save the current data in memory to the hard disk drive 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 B 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 Wi Click Start point to the arrow icon amp 3 tT 3 7 39 IM and then select Restart from the menu E Press CTRL ALT and DEL simultaneously once to disp
71. e 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 4GB 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 E Power Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack User s Manual 3 2 Hardware Utilities and Options 1 Legal Footnote Battery Life For more information regarding Battery Life please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix E RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC and calendar AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2 pin or 3 pin plug enclosure As the AC adaptor is universal it can receive a range of AC voltages from 100 to 240 volts however you should note that the output current varies among different models Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Disks Hard disk driv
72. e The size of the hard disk drive varies depending on the model To check which type of HDD 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 s overall capacity is reserved as administration space Additional HDD drive sizes may be introduced 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 E Optical disc drive Drive The following optical disc drive may be pre installed in this computer BW DVD Super Multi drive 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to User s Manual 3 3 Hardware Utilities and Options 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 35 6cm 14 LCD screen 16 million colors with the following resolution B HD 1366 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels Intel Display Power Saving Technology Intel GPU 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 B running under battery mode E using the internal LCD displa
73. e drive FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface User s Manual Glossary 1 Glossary IDE integrated drive electronics IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 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 SD Secure Digital SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity SDXC Secure Digital Extended Capacity SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SLI Scalable Link Interface 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 Index A AC adaptor 3 3 additional 3 25 connecting 1 3 DC IN 19V jack 2 2 ASCII characters 5 7 B Battery charging 6 4 extending life 6 7 monitoring cap
74. e 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 y Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel s hinges and cause damage Do not press or push on the display panel Do not lift the computer by the display panel Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left in between the display panel and the keyboard 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 User s Manual 1 6 Getting Started 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 W After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Please refer to the
75. e 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 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 F10 a or EN 4 F11 B Press FN F10 or FN F11 to access the computer s integrated keypad When activated the keys with grey markings on their bottom edge become either cursor control keys FN F10 or numeric keypad keys FN F11 Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys taking care to note that the power on default for both settings is off FN User s Manual 5 2 The Keyboard Hot keys Y agg Press FN F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off Hot keys pressing FN a function or ESC key let you enable or disable ce
76. e system will boot up automatically Disabled Disables the Panel Open Power On function Default The Panle Open Power On feature is supported with some models 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 BW The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature W 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 network 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 th
77. earch 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 BW Using the Wireless products equipment on board of airplanes 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 Radio location 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
78. ecovery 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 the Boot Priority Boot Setting section in Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information 4 Amenu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions 7 When drivers utilities are installed you can setup the respective J 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 1 14 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 E Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the T surface Front with the displa
79. ed 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 25 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 W 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 Bi The lowercase el and the number 1 one together with the uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter BW The CAPS LOCK function ke
80. edia Interface 1 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 2 Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer 1 HDMI out port 2 HDMI cable Figure 3 9 Connecting the HDMI out port e a Please connect or disconnect an HDMI device to or from the computer T under the following conditions B The computer is turned on W The computer is completely turned off Do not do so when the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode User s Manual 3 22 Hardware Utilities and Options i paie When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port the display output device is set to HDMI When you unplug the HDMI cable and re plug it please wait at least 5 seconds before you re plug the HDMI cable again When you change the display output device by hot key like FN F5 the playback device may not switch automatically In this case in order to set the playback device to the same device as the display output device please adjust the playback device manually by the following steps a Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound b In the Playback tab select the playback device which you want to switch to c To use the internal speakers on your computer select Speakers To use the television or the e
81. emory media PA A The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To remove a memory media follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Taskbar 2 Point to memory media and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Grasp the media and pull it out of the computer to remove it 1 Memory media slot 2 Memory media Figure 3 3 Removing memory media Wi fyou remove the memory media or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the memory media you may lose data or damage the media E Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode The computer could become unstable or data in the memory media could be lost E Do not remove only the miniSD microSD Card while leaving the adaptor in the Memory media slot User s Manual 3 16 Hardware Utilities and Options Additional memory module T 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 W 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 remov
82. ent 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 TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows If the verification is successful the user will be logged into Windows automatically The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like which makes the login process easier For more information please refer to the Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics The player lets you view DVD movies or video content recorded using home video camcorders You can play DVD Video DVD R and video files It has an on screen interface and functions Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER For more information please refer to the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics This software enables communication between the computer and external Bluetooth devices such as printers and mobile phones User s Manual 3 9 Hardware Utilities and Options Y Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree
83. er in order to prevent them 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 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 1 Latches Figure 3 7 Removing the memory module 9 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw 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 User s Manual 3 20 Hardware Utilities and Options 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 Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port 1 External monitor port 2 Monitor cable Figure 3 8 Connecting the monitor ca
84. er 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 care with all liquids around it E Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely in these circumstance you should get the computer inspected by an authorized service provider in order to assess the scope of any damage W Clean the plastics of the computer using a slightly water dampened cloth User s Manual 4 24 Operating Basics Bi 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 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 B Make sure all disk disc activity has ended before moving the computer Wi Turn off shut down the computer B Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer
85. ettings User s Manual 8 7 Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive Please refer to the operating system s documentation or online Help File for further information on operating and using the Defragmentation utility As a last resort you should reformat the hard disk drive and then reload the operating system and all other files and data If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider DVD Super Multi drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely CD DVD in the drive closed 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
86. evices Cards memory B Memory media slot W Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card W MultiMediaCard E Additional memory module Peripheral devices B External monitor B HDMI Other B Security lock User s Manual 3 12 Hardware Utilities and Options Memory media slot The computer may be 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 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 injury W This Memory media slot supports the following memory media Bi Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card E MultiMediaCard MMC Bi Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD microSD Card E Please note that not all memory media have been tested and verified to work correctly Therefore it is not possible to guarantee that all memory media will operate properly Wi The slot does not support Magic Gate functions S Xe d Secure Digital SD Card microSD card adaptor rr SM
87. 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 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 you may refer to each utility s online manual help files or README TXT file if applicable You may not have all the utilities or applications listed below depending on the model you purchased User s Manual 3 8 Hardware Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Flash Cards HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested The TOSHIBA Flash Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions B Hot key function This utility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with the computer and the peripherals you use The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides support to movem
88. filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1GB Therefore in these circumstance even if you write only a small amount of data it might take additional time to fill in the dummy data B 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 User s Manual 4 12 Operating Basics 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 ha
89. g into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode writing is completed if you can remove an optical media on the DVD Super Multi drive E ifthe media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur B 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 TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator B DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator B DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator W You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator s Audio CD function to record music to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media W 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 B DVD RAM discs cannot be backed up using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator B 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 B 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 Wi You cannot back up DVD RO
90. ges in the documentation included with the computer software or operating system B Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals W Do any indicators light if so which ones what color are they and do they stay on or blink Write down what you see W 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 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 the items in the preliminary checklist as described previously then if you still cannot correct the problem try to i
91. gh level of security Bi 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 B 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 4 This Bluetooth Stack is based on the Bluetooth Version T 1 1 1 2 2 0 EDR 2 1 EDR 3 0 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 Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 1 Fax application software Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 2 Multi user considerations 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 blue
92. guidance should be noted B Only CE marked options should be connected implemented B Only best shielded cables should be connected Working environment This product was designed to fulfil the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements to be observed for so called Residential commercial and light industry environments TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned Residential commercial and light industry environments For example the following environments are not approved E Industrial Environments e g environments where a mains voltage of 380 V three phase is used B Medical Environments E Automotive Environments E Aircraft Environments Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA User s Manual vii The consequences of the use of this product in non approved working environments may be Wi Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Wi 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 sho
93. hat 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 systems Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM radio technology and is compliant to B 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 W 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 Wi Bluetooth Specification Ver 3 0 HS or Ver 3 0 as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group W 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 al
94. he 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 the following ways Wi Click Start point to the arrow icon Sinas ea m 9I and then select Sleep from the menu Wi 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 Bi 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 When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer W When the computer is in Sleep Mode the Power indicator will blink green 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 1 9 Getting Started Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions B Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down B 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 comp
95. he same network in order to re enable network connections Please be sure to use new network name Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE802 11 Wireless LAN standard B Frequency Channel Selection of 5GHz for IEEE 802 11a or and IEEE802 11n B Frequency Channel Selection of 2 4GHz for IEEE 802 11b g or and IEEE802 11n User s Manual 4 20 Operating Basics i B Roaming over multiple channels B Card power management B Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on an 128 bit encryption algorithm B 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 client design and software hardware configurations The transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard the actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Setting 1 Please make sure that the Wireless Communication Function is on 2 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center 3 Click Set up a new connection or network 4 Follow the wizard You will need the name of the
96. her applications or carry out any other operations during DVD Video playback Playback may stop or not function properly in some situations Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be playable on the computer Use DVD Video discs with a region code which is either the same as the factory default setting or ALL Do not playback DVD discs Video while watching or recording television programs using other applications Doing so may cause DVD Video playback or television program recording errors In addition if pre scheduled 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 pre scheduled The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected when playing DVD Video Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback When playing DVD Video using battery power set the Power Options to Balance Screen savers will not display while playing a movie in the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER The computer will also not go into Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown while using TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not configure the Display automatic power off function to run 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
97. hereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Windows Microsoft and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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 Labelflash is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual User s Manual FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to 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
98. ing a memory module you must ensure that you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer 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 function is 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 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 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
99. installing and removing memory modules Problem Procedure An error will occur ifa Remove the memory module from Slot B and memory module is insert it into Slot A inserted into Slot B while no memory module is inserted in Slot A Sound system In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your audio device Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume Press FN 4 to increase the volume and press FN 3 to decrease the volume 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 Annoying sound is In this instance you may be experiencing heard 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 reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 8 13 Troubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options and to the doc
100. ion I O 1 CRV Red Video Signal O 2 CGV Green Video Signal O 3 CBV Blue Video Signal O 4 Reserved Reserved 5 GND Ground 6 GND Ground 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground 9 5V Power Supply 10 GND Ground 11 Reserved Reserved 12 SDA Data Signal VO 13 HSYNC Horizontal Sync Signal O 14 VSYNC Vertical Sync Signal O 15 SCL Data Clock Signal O I O I Input to computer I O O Output from computer 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 e Video mode settings are configured via the Screen Resolution dialog To open the Screen Resolution dialog click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display gt Change display settings 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 t
101. iority 7 3 Boot Speed 7 3 display 7 3 general 7 1 LAN 7 4 SATA 7 5 window 7 1 USB 7 5 Indicators 2 9 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 6 typewriter keys 5 1 Windows special keys 5 5 Keypad overlay Arrow Mode 5 5 Numeric Mode 5 5 User s Manual temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 6 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 6 turning on the overlays 5 5 L LAN 3 6 4 23 cable types 4 23 connecting 4 23 disconnecting 4 24 jack 2 4 problems 8 15 Media care 4 18 Card care 3 14 Memory card care 3 15 Memory 3 2 additional 3 25 installing 3 17 problems 8 13 removing 3 19 Memory media inserting 3 15 removing 3 16 Memory media slot 2 4 3 13 using 3 13 Moving the computer 4 25 P Panel Open Power On 7 4 Password power on 3 7 Starting the computer by 6 10 Pointing Device Touch Pad 2 8 4 1 8 10 Touch Pad control buttons 4 1 using 4 1 Power conditions 6 1 Hibernation Mode 1 10 indicators 6 2 panel on off 3 7 6 11 Shut Down mode Boot Mode 1 7 Sleep Mode 1 8 System Auto Off 6 11 Index 2 turning off 1 7 turning on 1 7 Problems AC power 8 4 Additional memory module 8 13 Analyzing the problem 8 2 Battery 8 5 Bluetooth 8 15 DVD Super Multi drive 8 8 External monitor 8 14 Hard disk drive 8 7 Hardware and system checklist 8 3 Internal display panel 8 7 Keyboard 8 6 LAN 8 15 Memory Cards 8
102. ith interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication for Wireless LAN The indication shown below appears on this equipment MOY 1111 2 ADS OF 4 Seo 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4GHz DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation 3 OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 4 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 5 IB BE 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 3 Indication for Bluetooth The indication shown below appears on this equipment 99 24FH1 L2 Eu 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 3 1 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10 m User s Manual C 6 Information for Wireless Devices 4 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 IEEE802 11b g n IEEE802 11a n 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 Wi Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter b g
103. ities 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 that 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 Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on User s Manual xiii Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the ke
104. l Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW disc be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Data Verification To verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD DVD you should follow the steps below before you begin the write rewrite process 1 2 3 4 5 Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt Disc Creator to access the TOSHIBA Disc creator utility Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps E Click the Recording settings button for writing on the main toolbar in the Data CD DVD mode W Select Settings for Each Mode gt Data CD DVD in the Settings menu Mark the Verify Written Data check box Select File Open or Full Compare mode Click the OK button How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER User s Manual 4 15 Operating Basics Notes on use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER software is supported for playback of DVD Video and DVD VR Frame dropping audio skipping or out of synch audio and video may occur during playback of some DVD Video titles Close all other applications when using the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not open any ot
105. l 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 than 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 res
106. l of sound using Windows Volume Mixer To launch Volume Mixer follow the steps below 1 Right click the Speakers icon on the Taskbar 2 Select Open Volume Mixer from the menu Adjust speaker volume by moving the slider up or down under Device to raise or lower the volume of your speakers Click the Mute button to mute the volume 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 volume of system sounds User s Manual 4 18 Operating Basics Changing System Sounds System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen This section explains how to 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 Speakers icon on the taskbar 2 Select Sounds from the menu SmartAudio Your computer contains SmartAudio a powerful program that allows you to configure your audio software to enhance and personalize your listening experience The SmartAudio application has the following features B Volume Mixer E Voice Effects W Audio Director B Smart EQ 3D Settings Please refer to the SmartAudio Help file for details Starting SmartAudio Application To launch the SmartAudio click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound SmartAudio Opening SmartA
107. lay the menu window then select Restart from the Shut down options Wi Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Once the computer has turned itself off wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning the power on again by pressing the power button System Recovery Options 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 deleted System Recovery Options The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore the system User s Manual Getting Started 1 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
108. les the Touch Pad function e A Zoom Display resolution Pressing FN Space changes the display resolution FN cu Reduce Pressing FN 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows req a FN L2 Enlarge Pressing FN 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows KEL 3 Volume down Pressing FN 3 decreases the volume FN 4 Volume up Pressing FN 4 increases the volume in increment User s Manual 5 4 The Keyboard 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 Ry Hy This key activates the Windows Start menu This key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button Keypad ove
109. livia Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Canada Cambodia Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark User s Manual C 9 Information for Wireless Devices Dominican Republic Estonia Ghana Hungary Ireland Kazakhstan Latvia Lithuania Malta Mozambique Norway Papua New Guinea Poland Romania Singapore South Korea Switzerland Ukraine Uruguay Ecuador Finland Greece Iceland Italy Kenya Lebanon Luxembourg Mexico Namibia Oman Paraguay Portugal Saudi Arabia Slovak Republic Spain Taiwan UAE Venezuela Egypt France Guatemala India Japan Kuwait Lesotho Macedonia Monaco Netherlands Pakistan Peru Puerto Rico Senegal Slovenia Sri Lanka Thailand UK Vietnam EI Salvador Germany Hong Kong Indonesia Jordan Kyrgyzstan Liechtenstein Malaysia Montenegro New Zealand Panama Philippines Qatar Serbia South Africa Sweden Turkey USA Approved Countries Regions for the Atheros AR9002WB 1NG Wireless Network Adaptor 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 User s Manual Information for Wireless Devices Y E Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 W Connection with an access point by the Inf
110. lled 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 DC IN Battery indicator glows green Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods Wi Clicking the battery icon on the Taskbar User s Manual 6 5 Power and Power Up Modes T Wi You should wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer l 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 B Please be aware that the actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time B 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
111. lling the disc tray open User s Manual 4 6 Operating Basics 3 Lay the disc label side up in the disc tray 1 Laser lens Figure 4 4 Inserting a disc When the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the computer will cover the T disc tray slightly 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 Wi Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as this could cause misalignment W 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 base 5 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place 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 7 Operating Basics Figure 4 5 Closing the disc tray Removing discs To remove the disc follow the steps as detailed below f Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media e drive Wait for the optical disc drive indicator to go out before you
112. losed 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 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 Par
113. n E Clicking on the Yes button will remove the selected user from the Management screen How to launch the help file For further information on this utility please refer to help file 1 To launch the help file click the Help button in the Management Screen Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition This section explains how to login to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recognition Two authentication modes are provided 1 N Mode Login screen If the face authentication tile is selected by default you can log in without using the keyboard or mouse 1 1 Mode Login screen This mode is essentially the same as AUTO mode but the Select Account screen will appear before the Display Captured Image 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 ord ON Turn on the computer The Select Tiles screen will be displayed Select Start face recognition E3 Please face the camera will be displayed Verification will be performed If the authentication is successful the image data taken in step 4 will be faded in and placed over one another Wi Ifan error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen The Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows 1 1 Mode Login screen 1 2 3 4 Turn on the computer The Select Tiles screen will be displ
114. n It can cause injury W 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 recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements W The computer s RTC battery is a lithium battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations B 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 Wi 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 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 DC IN Battery indicator will blink amber to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the DC IN Battery indicator blinks the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any data and a
115. n 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 reformatted and all data will be lost User s Manual Getting Started 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 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 F When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the I 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 R
116. n 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 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 becomes completely discharged the system will lose this information and the real time clock and calendar will stop working 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 User s Manual 6 3 Power and Power Up Modes Care and use of the battery pack i 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 B 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 W Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and childre
117. ng 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 E 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 ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BD R Blu ray Disc Recordable BD RE Blu ray Disc Rewritable 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 Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable DVD R Double Layer Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Double Layer eSATA external Serial ATA FDD floppy diskett
118. nited Kingdom UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada China CSA approved CCC approved User s Manual D 2 TOSHIBA Appendix E 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 level User s Manual E 1 Legal Footnotes BW 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 tem
119. nstalled No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light User s Manual 6 2 Power and Power Up Modes If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the DC IN 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 Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer the following indicator conditions should be noted Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking green Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient power available AC adaptor or battery to maintain this condition 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 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 dow
120. ode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory could be lost User s Manual 1 8 Getting Started Jl T T BW When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options to access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options Wi Torestore 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 E fthe computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer is next turned on and the system returns from Sleep Mode E To prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options to access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options W Touse the Hybrid Sleep function configure it in the Power Options Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits B6 Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Sleep Mode feature W Allows the use of t
121. of CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents B 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 important data in case of any undesired change or loss of the recorded contents Before writing or rewriting with the DVD Super Multi drive E Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media however it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Please also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc User s Manual 4 10 Operating Basics 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 Record
122. of Chad Romania Serbia Slovenia Sri Lanka Taiwan Tunisia UK Venezuela Zimbabwe User s Manual 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 Minimum 0 75 mm Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Certification agencies China CQC CEMC U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO User s Manual D 1 AC Power Cord and Connectors 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 H05VV 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 Europe and China USA U
123. opied including DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW and USB Flash Memory E 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 W USB Flash Memory will be formatted and all the data in the USB Flash Memory will be lost when proceeding 2 Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows 7 operating system from the hard disk drive as normal 3 Insert the media into the computer Wi Insert the first blank disc into the optical disc drive tray or Insert the USB Flash Memory into one available USB port 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 J 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 additio
124. 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 Wi 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 W 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 User s Manual 1 4 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 7 Either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor cord will be included with the computer j depending on the model 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the left side of the computer 1 DC IN 19V jack 2 DC output plug Figure 1 3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet the DC IN Battery indicator on the front of the computer should glow User s Manual 1 5 Getting Started Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide rang
125. orrectly recognize faces that are similar to a registrant Wi For high security purposes TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows passwords When security is a high priority use your established Windows passwords to log in E Bright background light and or shadows may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly In that case log in using your Windows password If recognition of a registrant fails repeatedly refer to your computer documentation to learn ways to improve recognition performance W 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 W 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 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 PROD
126. ot proceed to display information or messages except for the TOSHIBA logo B Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally Wi 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 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 AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN Battery indicator Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for further information Problem Procedure
127. ou 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 Procedure The Touch Pad does Check the Device Select settings not work Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse Pressing FN F9 to enable On screen pointer does In this instance the system might be busy Try not respond to pointing moving the mouse again after waiting a short device operation while Double tapping does In this instance you should initially try changing not work 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 The on screen pointer In this instance you should initially try changing moves too fast or too the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility slow 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 Setthe pointer speed as required and click OK User s Manual 8 10 Troubleshooting Problem The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough USB mouse Problem On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation
128. ough the following steps W Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it 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 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 7 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 into its unlocked qa position AUN 1 Battery lock Figure 6 1 Releasing the battery pack 1 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer 1 Battery pack 2 Battery release latch Figure 6 2 Releasing the battery pack 2 Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack follow the steps as detailed below User s Manual 6 8 Power and Power Up Modes Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional
129. perature 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 HM 64 bit Operating System W 64 bit CPU Chipset and BIOS Basic Input Output System M 64 bit Device drivers W 64 bit applications Certain device drivers and or applications may not 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 performan
130. pter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for further information Figure 2 10 The AC adaptor 3 pin plug W 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 B 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 User s Manual 2 11 TOSHIBA Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Hardware This section describes the hardware of your computer The actual specifications may vary depending on the 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 g
131. raft 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 susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices User s Manual C 5 Information for Wireless 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 w
132. rage media during data read write Doing so can cause data loss 3 Click Start 4 Click the Shut down button Shutdown 5 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately wait a short period to 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 aboard an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled always completely shut down the computer This includes turning off any wireless communication functionalities and cancelling settings that reactivate the computer automatically such as a timer recording function Failure to completely shut down the computer in this way could allow the operating system to reactivate and run pre programmed tasks or preserve unsaved data which could interfere with aviation or other systems possibly causing serious injury E Before entering Sleep Mode be sure to save your data E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep Mode The computer or the memory module could be damaged W Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep M
133. rastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 Albania Australia Bangladesh Bosnia and Herzegovina Burkina Faso Canada Colombia Cyprus Dominican Republic Estonia Germany Honduras India Italy Kazakhstan Latvia Liechtenstein Madagascar Mauritius Algeria Austria Belarus Botswana Burundi Central African Republic Comoros Czech Republic Ecuador Finland Ghana Hong Kong Indonesia Ivory Coast Kenya Lebanon Lithuania Malawi Mexico Angola Azerbaijan Belgium Brazil Cambodia Chile Costa Rica Democratic Republic of the Congo Egypt France Greece Hungary Ireland Japan Kuwait Lesotho Luxembourg Malaysia Monaco As of Jan 2011 Argentina Bahrain Bolivia Bulgaria Cameroon China Croatia Denmark EI Salvador Georgia Guatemala Iceland Israel Jordan Kyrgyzstan Liberia Libia Malta Montenegro User s Manual Information for Wireless Devices Morocco New Zealand Norway Paraguay Portugal Republic of Djibouti Rwanda Sierra Leone South Africa Swaziland Tajikistan Turkey Ukraine Vietnam Mozambique Nicaragua Oman Peru Puerto Rico Republic of The Gambia Saudi Arabia Singapore South Korea Sweden Thailand Turkmenista Uruguay Yemen Namibia Niger Pakistan Philippines Qatar Reunion Senegal Slovak Republic Spain Switzerland Togo UAE USA Zambia Netherlands Nigeria Panama Poland Republic
134. rd disk drive onto the CD DVD do not try to write from shared devices such as a server or any other network device Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed therefore operation with other software applications cannot be guaranteed When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media do not use the cut and paste function as the original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions B Change users in the Operating System B Operate the computer for any other function including such tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the display panel B Start a communication application Apply impact or vibration to the computer Bi Install remove or connect external devices including such items as a SD SDHC SDXC memory card miniSD microSD Card MultiMediaCard USB device external monitor or an optical digital device B Use the audio video control button to reproduce music or voice B Open the optical disc drive User s Manual 4 13 Operating Basics E Do not use shut down log off Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode functions while writing or rewriting W Make sure that the write rewrite operation is completed before goin
135. rlay Your computer s keyboard does not have a separate numeric keypad but includes a numeric keypad overlay which functions like one this is located in the center of the keyboard with the relevant keys having grey letters at their front edge The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on a standard 104 105 key enhanced keyboard Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow Mode To turn on Arrow Mode press FN F10 you are able to access cursor and page control functions by using the keys You are able to press FN F10 again to turn off this overlay function Numeric Mode To turn on Numeric Mode press FN F11 you are able to access numeric characters by using the keys You are able to press FN F11 again to turn off this overlay function User s Manual 5 5 The Keyboard ESC Fl F2 F3 Fh F5 F6 FB F9 F10 FH F12 PRTSC PAUSE II DAAD TAEA a l a 520 2 M3 ME ls 6 VO e qe lt t oe PO A A A a A PEPER a a a CRET Dogme v 1 HOME m
136. rt for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX or Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T Some computers in this series have Bluetooth wireless communication function which eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers 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 Wireless 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 E 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 Hot keys Display automatic power off a 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
137. rtain features of the computer M Mute Pressing FN ESC turns the sound on and off FN F al Lock Pressing FN F1 enters Lock computer mode To restore your desktop you need to log on again FN VL Power Plan Pressing FN F2 changes the power settings Sleep Pressing FN F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode FN a Hibernate Pressing FN F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode EN B Output 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 FN T User s Manual 5 3 The Keyboard Brightness Down Pressing FN F6 decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps E Brightness Up Pressing FN F7 increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps He Wireless Pressing FN F8 enables disables the wireless devices FN FN 1 If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will appear FN i S Touch Pad Pressing FN F9 enables or disab
138. ry 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 These symbols may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased Disposing of the computer and the computer s batteries E Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations For further information contact your local government B 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 W 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 User s Manual REACH Compliance Statement The new European Union EU chemical regulation REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemi
139. s this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein 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 your 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 Intel Intel SpeedStep Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation AMD the AMD Arrow logo PowerPlay Vari Bright and combinations t
140. sing the following steps 1 Turn on the computer while pressing the F2 key 1 Release the F2 key when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt screen appears the BIOS setup application will load 2 Setthe date in the System Date field Set the time in the System Time field 4 Press F10 a confirmation message will be displayed 5 Press ENTER the BIOS setup application will end and the computer will restart e 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 Procedure Some letter keys Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not produce numbers activated press the FN F11 hot key and try typing again Output to screen is Please refer to your software s documentation to garbled 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 6 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 Hard disk drive Pro
141. t PC Diagnostic Tool Legal Footnote CPU For more information on the CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix E User s Manual 3 1 Hardware Utilities and Options T 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 usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory RAM built into the computer Various system components like the video adapter s GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN etc require their own memory space Since a 32 bit operating system cannot address more than 4 GB of memory thes
142. t 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 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 located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health 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 DGT or 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 Article 14 The low power radio frequency devices shall not influence airc
143. the boot settings Boot Priority Options This tab allows you to set the priority for booting the computer The Boot Priority Options setting window will be displayed Click the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the priority 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 and available settings in HW Setup Boot Speed This feature 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 User s Manual 7 3 HW Setup T Panel Open Power On This feature allows you to change the Panel Open Power On setting Enabled Enables the Panel Open Power On function When you open the display panel while your computer is turned off th
144. 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 Click OK If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to Not registered If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat from step 1 Incorrect Password Owner String This blank field is used to display a message when the password field is displayed on startup If a password is not registered the message will not be shown User s Manual 7 2 HW Setup T 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 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 Boot Priority Boot Setting This function allows you to modify
145. to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with a CAT3 or higher cable Connecting the LAN cable To connect the LAN cable follow the steps as detailed below E Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable The AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN the system may hang up Wi Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur W 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 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 23 Operating Basics 1 LAN jack 2 LAN cable Figure 4 8 Connecting the LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector or router Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a network connection 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 rout
146. tooth htm in Europe or www pcsupport toshiba com in the United States Enable Disable Wireless communication You can enable or disable Wireless communication functions by pressing FN F8 No transmissions are sent or received when wireless communication is turned off User s Manual 4 22 Operating Basics LAN T The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX or 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 BW The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature W 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
147. tor and turn on the computer s power if it does not turn on then go to Step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If you find that the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged however if the DC IN Battery indicator blinks or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery condition go to Step 4 4 Connectthe AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power 5 Charge the battery pack until the DC IN Battery indicator glows green Wi f you have extra battery packs rotate their use Wi f 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 Wi Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging and will need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operating life In addition to this you might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source for an extended period of time This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack and begins with the removal process which is detailed thr
148. tup 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 W Check all cables to ensure they are correctly and firmly attached to the computer loose cables can cause signal errors E Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins B Check that your CD 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 B 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 W Check the options within the operating system to ensure that its configuration is set properly W What appears on the display Does it display any messages or random characters Make a screenshot of the current display and if possible look up the messa
149. tware with this computer le a Wi Please refer to the Writable discs Chapter 2 for details about the types of writable CD DVD discs that can be supported by this computer WB CD R RW media cannot be accessed using the burn cd dvd option in Media Center W To write data to CD R RW media use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator feature that is installed on your computer User s Manual 4 9 Operating Basics When writing information to media using an optical drive you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live power socket It is possible that if data is written while powered by the battery pack the write process may sometimes fail due to low battery power in these instances data loss may occur Important message Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi drive please read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so you may find that the DVD Super Multi 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 Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following B 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 B Any change or loss of the recorded contents
150. uate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat User s Manual XV To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Bi Dust moisture and direct sunlight B Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones B Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters B Extreme heat cold or humidity BW 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 Bi 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
151. udio Help Clicking in the top right corner of the SmartAudio window will open the Help file in your selected language or in English if your selected language is not supported Adjusting Microphone Level Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level 1 Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar and select Recording devices from the sub menu 2 Select Microphone and click Properties 3 Onthe Levels tab move the Microphone slider to increase or decrease the microphone volume level If you feel the microphone volume level is inadequate move the Microphone Boost slider to a higher level Notes on 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 is provided with some models User s Manual 4 19 Operating Basics 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
152. uld 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 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 Il DECODING AVC VC 1 AND MPEG 4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE SUCH VIDEO NO 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
153. ultiMediaCard Refer to the Optional devices section in Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options 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 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 Some models are equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details W Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack It could cause damage or malfunction W Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply It could cause damage or malfunction External monitor port Cooling vents This port provides 15 pin analog VGA port This port allows you to connect an external monitor to the computer The cooling vents help the processor to avoid 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 User s Manual 2 4 The Grand Tour OC Security lock slot A security cable can be attached to this slot and then connected to a
154. umentation supplied with your monitor for further information Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn After confirming that the monitor s power switch on 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 No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press the FN F5 hot key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal display 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
155. uracy E Do not remove a card while read write is in progress I 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 B SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card B MultiMediaCard MMC 7 NV Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record i 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 right side of the computer 3 Push the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made The memory media will be partially out of the slot 1 Memory media slot 2 Memory media Figure 3 2 Inserting a memory media User s Manual 3 15 Hardware Utilities and Options B 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 W When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Wi 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 m
156. 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 Windows 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 B 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 E After using card return it to its case B The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot B Do notleave a card partially inserted in the slot Press the card until you hear it click into place User s Manual 3 14 Hardware Utilities and Options Memory card care W 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 Bi Do not write to a card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing acc
157. uter 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 B 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 Wi Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed W 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 Mode feature provides the following benefits Wi Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery condition Bi You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer W 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 W Allows the use of the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation Mode You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing FN F4 please refer 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 Ex T 3 33MM a and then select Hibernate from the menu Automatic Hibernation Mod
158. utomatically 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 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet the DC IN Battery indicator will glow amber while the battery is being charged User s Manual 6 4 Power and Power Up Modes 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 Time Refer to User Information Guide about Charging time Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions Bi The battery is extremely hot or cold if the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity you should charge it at room temperature of between 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Wi 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 DC IN Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions Bi 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 B A cool battery is insta
159. vary for different HDMI monitors Security lock A security locks enable you to anchor your computer a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft The computer has a security lock slot on its right side into which you can attach one end of the security cable while the other end attaches to a desk or similar object The methods used for attaching security cables differ from product to product Please refer to the instructions for the product you are using for more information Connecting the security lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer so its right side faces you 2 Align the security cable with the lock slot and secure it in place 1 Security lock slot Figure 3 10 Security lock Optional accessories User s Manual 3 24 Hardware Utilities and Options 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 Memory Kit Universal AC Adaptor Battery Pack A 1 GB 2 GB or 4 GB memory module DDR3 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
160. ved your neck left right up and down When the register succeeds below message will be displayed on the Screen Registration successful Now we ll do the verification test Click the Next button Click the Next button to perform the verification test 7 Perform the verification test Face the screen as you do when you register Wi f 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 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 User s Manual 4 4 Operating Basics 1 To launch this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Face Recognition The Management screen is displayed Select a user which is displayed in the Management screen Click the Delete button You are about to delete the user data Would you like to continue will be displayed on the Screen Bi f you do not want the data to be deleted click the No button and you will then be returned to the Management scree
161. via Luxembourg Mexico New Zealand Australia Bahrain Bulgaria China Cyprus Ecuador Finland Greece Iceland Italy Kenya Lebanon Macedonia Monaco Norway Austria Belgium Canada Colombia Czech Republic Egypt France Guatemala India Japan Kuwait Liechtenstein Malaysia Montenegro Oman As of Jan 2011 Azerbaijan Bolivia Cambodia Costa Rica Denmark EI Salvador Germany Hong Kong Indonesia Jordan Kyrgyzstan Lithuania Malta Netherlands Panama User s Manual C 8 Information for Wireless Devices Pakistan Papua New Paraguay Peru Guinea Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Saudi Arabia Serbia 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 Wireless LAN 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 B 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 W Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 As of Jan 2011 Albania Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Bo
162. while how long the charge lasts in a battery depends on W Processor speed Screen brightness System Sleep Mode System Hibernation Mode Display power off period W 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 drive B How much charge the battery contained to begin with B How you use optional devices such as an external monitor to which the battery supplies power B Whether you enable Sleep Mode which can conserve battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on B Where you store your programs and data B Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the keyboard closing the display saves power W The environmental temperature operating time decreases at low temperatures W 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 Battery exhausted time Refer to User Information Guide about battery exhausted time User s Manual 6 6 Power and Power Up Modes Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery packs B Atleast once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adap
163. will be restricted when a user logs on with the user password To set a supervisor password Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Assist gt SECURE gt Supervisor password This utility lets you do the following B Register or delete the supervisor password E Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password To start up the computer with the user password follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 1 Getting Started The following message will appear in the screen Enter Current Password At this point the hotkeys FN F1 to F12 do not work They will function after you enter the password 2 Enter the Password 3 Press ENTER AN If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer shuts off In this case you must turn the computer back on to retry password en ry Power up modes The computer has three different power up modes as follows B 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 B Hibernation Mode Data in memory will be saved to the hard disk drive W Sleep Mode Data will be maintained in the computer s memory Please refer to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the J power in Chapter 1 Getting Started for further information User s Manual 6 10 Power and Power Up Modes
164. xternal monitor that you have connected to the computer select a different playback device d Click the Set Default button e Click OK to close the Sound dialog Settings for display video on HDMI To view video on the HDMI device be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed Be sure to use the FN F5 HotKey to select the display device before starting to play video Do not change the display device while playing video Do not change the display device under the following conditions W While data is being read or written B While communication is being carried out Select HD Format To select the display mode follow the steps as detailed below NO aR WN gt Click Start and click Control Panel Click Appearance and Personalization Click Display Click Change display settings Click Advanced settings Click List All Modes Select the one of the below selection at List All Modes Display mode at List All Modes HD Format 1920 by 1080 True Color 32bit GOHerts 1080p 1920 by 1080 True Color 32bit 30Herts 1080i Interlaced User s Manual 3 23 Hardware Utilities and Options Display mode at List All Modes HD Format 1280 by 720 True Color 32bit 60Herts 720p 720 by 576 True Color 32bit 50Herts 576p 720 by 480 True Color 32bit GOHerts 480p 4 The above display mode is a typical HDMI display mode The selectable T display modes will
165. y closed The following figure shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position 1 System indicators Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor the status of various computer functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section User s Manual 2 1 The Grand Tour Left side The following figures show the computer s left side o o o 1 DC IN 19V jack 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port 2 Optical disc drive Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to 2 power the computer and charge its internal oce batteries Please note that you should only use DC IN 19V 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 Optical disc drive The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive Universal Serial Bus One USB port which complies to the USB 2 0 e i USB 2 0 port standard might be provided on the left side of the computer User s Manual 2 2 The Grand Tour Right side The following figures show the computer s right side
166. y letter is typed User s Manual 2 9 The Grand Tour 1 CAPS LOCK indicator Figure 2 8 Keyboard indicators CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format Optical disc drives The computer is installed with a DVD Super Multi drive Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifications of your drive to see the types of discs it can write Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs Wi CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed B 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 DVDs BW 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 B DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once User s Manual 2 10 The Grand Tour AC adaptor Y The AC adaptor can automatically adjust 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 Cha
167. y locks only the alphabetic characters into upper case while the Shift Lock function on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position W 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 a e i S E i i Ve L Ya PZI B v r ays EJ F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and when used in combination with the FN key those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on the computer Please refer to the section Soft keys FN key combinations in this chapter for further information taking care to note that the function executed by individual keys will depend on the software you are using Soft keys FN key combinations i The FN function is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configur
168. y only The Display Power Saving Technology feature is enabled at factory default If you want to disable this feature you can disable it The Display Power Saving Technology feature can be disabled in the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel You can access this control panel in one of the following ways Wi Click Start gt Control Panel Select Large icons or Small icons in View by and then click Intel R Graphics and Media B Right click on the desktop and click Graphics Properties In this control panel 1 Select Basic Mode and click OK 2 Click Power 3 Select On battery from the drop down menu in Power Source 4 Clear the Display Power Saving Technology check box 5 Click OK If you want to enable this feature under the conditions mentioned above select the Display Power Saving Technology check box AMD Vari Bright AMD GPU model may include the AMD Vari Bright 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 W running under battery mode E using the internal LCD display only The Vari Bright feature can be enabled in the Catalyst Control Center To access this center go to Start gt All Programs gt Catalyst Control Center gt CCC User s Manual 3 4 Hardware Utilities and Options In this control center 1 Select Power and then select PowerPlay 2 Select the Enable Vari
169. y 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 Processing Unit GPU Graphics processing 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 s Manual E 3 Legal Footnotes Wireless LAN The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary dependi
170. yboard 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 the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the typeface you see to the left Display C Names of windows or icons or text generated by A ABE 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 eo 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 J Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment Terminology This term is defined in this document as follows Start The word Start refers to the button in Windows 7 User s Manual xiv TOSHIBA General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are
171. you configure the computer in order to save battery power This can be specified in the Power Options 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 3 7 Hardware Utilities and Options Heat dispersal 1 To protect against overheating the processor has an internal temperature sensor so that if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered This can be specified in the Power Options Maximum Performance Turns on fan first then if necessary lowers CPU processing speed Battery Optimized Lowers the CPU processing speed first then if necessary turns on the fan Hibernation Mode 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 Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work you can use this

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