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Toshiba E300 Computer Drive User Manual

1. J F Sample Illustration Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically CAUTION When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely NOTE The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices D 4 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software Follow the on screen instructions Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to your product Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http www register toshiba com or by clicking Start All Programs My Toshiba and then Toshiba Registration Failure to complete Product Registration will not dim
2. Tala LILOJ DVUUULJI i or or oe CIDO UC Sample Illustration Locating the eco Utility button 1 1 O Mobile Computing Changing the main battery The TOSHIBA eco Utility monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real time power consumption and accumulated savings over time To learn how to access the utility see TOSHIBA eco Utility on page 152 For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan see the Help file in the TOSHIBA eco Utility window Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery AWARNING Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could cause serious injury or fire and could also damage the battery pack and computer Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing It to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury
3. ERRA CENS CEREA DC IN power Battery light ON OFF light Internal storage Optical disc drive light Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power il NOTE Wait a few moments after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Move the pointer over the power icon in the notification area see Finding your way around the desktop on page 124 for more information on the notification area A pop up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can o Plug the computer into an external power source and recharg
4. 61 Creating recovery DVDs media uu 63 Restoring from recovery DVDs media 66 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ccccceeeee 67 Checking the internal storage drive operating E ne ee ee 69 Installing drivers and applications 00 69 Using the touch pad 70 Adjusting touch pad settings cceee 13 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 13 Using external display devices ceceeeeeseeeeee 74 Selecting video cables 74 Connecting an HDMI compatible television Or display device ccecce 74 Connecting an external monitor or projector 74 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer uu eee scenes 19 Adjusting the quality of the external display 76 Using an external keyboard 76 USING amp MOUSE ecceecesseeeesessseeesssseeeeesssteeeeess 76 Connecting a printer ccce 76 Setting UP a printer ern 11 Turning off the Computer cccccccccccn 18 Options for turning off the computer 18 Using the Shut down commangd 0 00 80 Using and configuring Hibernation mode 82 Contents 35 Using and configuring Sleep mode 00 85 Closing the display panel screen 88 Customizing your computer s settingS 00 88 Caring for your COMPUTEL ceeeeseeceeseeeeeeenees 88 Cleaning the COMPUTE cece eee 88 Moving the COMPUtEL cc cc eeeceeesseeeeeeeeees 89 Usin
5. Recover to a custom size partition For more information on these options see Recovering the Internal Storage Drive on page 55 NOTE When you restore your system only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored Any files that you created are not restored during this process Be sure to separately save the files you have created to external media using Windows Backup or another backup program For more information see Backing up your work on page 98 To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs media 1 Shut down and turn off your computer 2 Doone of the following If your recovery files are on DVDs insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive connect the USB flash drive to your computer Getting Started 6 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Turn on your computer When the initial screen displays press F12 The boot menu displays Using the arrow keys select the DVD option or the USB Flash option depending on which type of media you are using and then press Enter A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Defa
6. TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery Va Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 82 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Mobile Computing 1 1 Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery AWARNING Ifthe battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury 1 1 8 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals o
7. In that case use a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 if you have a non Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the USB Sleep and lf Something Goes Wrong 1 19 If you need further assistance Charge function For more information see TOSHIBA Sleep Utility on page 147 If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before you contact Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the detailed specifications for your computer visit pcsupport toshiba com Click Product Support search for your model and then click Detailed Specs Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the
8. 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini connector To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control Using the Web Camera Your computer may come with a built in Web Camera With this Web Camera you can do the following Take pictures and record videos with your computer Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging IM programs Have video conference calls Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 2 Using the Memory card reader CO NOTE To email instant message or video conference you must be connected to the Internet Depending on your computer model the process of sending email taking pictures or recording video messages may vary The Web Camera software by default should already be running The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active For more information on the software click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then Web Camera Application Help Using the Memory card reader The Memory card reader supports the use of Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Duo Secure Digital SD or MultiMediaCard MMC media These media can be
9. 121 care 119 120 changing 116 charge indicator light 51 charge time 108 charger 108 206 charging 51 108 charging the real time clock RTC 109 conserving power 113 determine remaining power 112 disposal 120 indicator light 111 installation 116 118 low charge 112 maintaming 120 maximum capacity 107 monitoring power 51 110 power management 108 power options 113 purchase additional 108 real time clock RTC 107 recharge time 107 removing 116 RTC memory 107 running computer on battery power 106 safety precautions 119 setting notifications 113 taking care of 119 Index 20 battery indicator light 111 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu ray Disc using 99 100 button eco Utility 115 eject optical disc drive 101 power 53 Shut down 80 start 125 C Call2Recycle battery 121 caring for your computer 88 changing battery 116 character keys 92 charging the battery 51 cleaning the computer 88 communications set up 126 computer caring for 88 cleaning 88 environmental precautions 45 122 moving 89 restarting 82 running on battery power 106 setting up 48 turning off 78 turning off more quickly 80 turning off options 78 computer lock 89 computer will not start troubleshooting 156 computing habits troubleshooting 173 computing tips 90 configuring Hibernation mode 82 Hibernation mode options 83 Sleep mode 85 Sleep mode options 85 connecting AC adaptor 49 AC
10. Direct Current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare Alternating Current AC Direct Memory Access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of material designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as hard disks Compare disc See also hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on external media or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads Glossary 1 O document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press and release the pointing device s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a
11. on page 63 TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click Start All Programs My Toshiba and then TOSHIBA Application Installer 2 Click Next TOSHIBA ies ula ers eel Shee are Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process 1 38 Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again TOSHIBA supports several types of passwords on your computer An instant password Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily NOTE You need to have created a password for your Windows account to use an instant password A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting the computer A supervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer When setting up passwords keep the follo
12. 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center Getting Started 4f Selecting a place to work ACAUTION Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer Computer base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Read the Avoid extended contact between computer base palm rest and skin section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer CAUTION Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer It could damage the computer or cause system failure Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk disc or flash media may damage the disk disc or flash media the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on some disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrect
13. 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard Recovery of Factory Default Software gt Please Sobect a recovery method Recover to out ol box stabe O Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Recover lo a cusiom sine partition Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding see Backing up your work on page 98 7 Click Next to begin the recovery When the process is complete a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered 8 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering to a custom size partition CAUTION Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery For more information see Backing up your work on page 98 NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor The Recover to a custom size partition option restores your C drive to its
14. Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample Illustration Optical disc drive elise Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray CAUTION Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it CAUTION your computer comes with a solid state drive SSD available on certain models under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non use and or exposure to high temperatures your SSD may be vulnerable to data retention errors Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on The drive will not open if the computer s power is off 2 Make sure the drive s in use indicator light is off 1 02 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of th
15. on page 183 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computers Features In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows operating system You can use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks L HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly J different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system 123 1 2 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar notification area and background pattern Icons Start button Taskbar Notification area Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop for example eS Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to KA retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin Exploring
16. Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of term
17. To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel 204 Glossary shortcut See keyboard shortcut Sleep A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again software See program Compare hardware solid state drive A data storage device that utilizes solid state memory as opposed to a hard disk see also hard disk Solid state drives hold a large amount of information and are used for storage of programs and data Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands j TFT display See active matrix display U Universal Serial Bus USB USB is a serial bus that supports data transfer USB allows hot swapping of p
18. Using additional batteries aen 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RIC battery eee 109 Monitoring main battery pOWef esseen 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs VON AAEE 112 Setting battery notifications 113 Conserving battery power cece 113 Power PIANS vesisrsnstinccscwodecnscunsusssnccmmumesuasitebsawnswct 114 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan ccce 115 Changing the main battery ccs 116 Removing the battery from the computer 116 Inserting a charged battery asen 118 Taking care of your battery 0 0 eeeseeereees 119 Safety precautions eee ccc eeeseeseseneeees 119 Maintaining your battery eee sere 120 Disposing of used batteries ncn 120 TRAN GINO TOG ese eeretecstacarceteasacsettansentascaenantascuotace 122 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 0 0 0 123 Exploring the desktop ccceeceeseseeesseeeeeeeneees 123 Finding your way around the desktop 124 setting up for communications 126 Connecting your computer to a network 127 Exploring audio features nccc 127 Recording SouUndS en 127 Contents 3 Using external speakers or headphones 128 Using the Web Camera ccce 128 Using the Memory card reader 129 Inserting memory media 130 Removing memory media 130 Chapter 5 Utilities ooo cssesescescssssessstsessesetesnse
19. do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen Getting Started 53 Using the computer for the first time technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adaptor if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty Press and release the power button The ON OFF light glows 3 4 white ooo0 ooonD Sooo CIC IC UOU UUU UU IDOI DOLJ
20. All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears Check the Use Fn StickyKey box Put a check mark next to the desired option Click OK Utiliti T 52 fos eco Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utility monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real time power consumption and accumulated savings over time To access the TOSHIBA eco Utility do one of the following Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA eco Utility Double click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area Right click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area and select Launch TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utility window appears Keber dl taddi WBA by Buen oF diese fran Wher be fuer off handai frii When bo pul gangir le ee iran Fai a Hoty y Hep oes Sample Image TOSHIBA eco Utility window To activate the TOSHIBA eco power plan select ON in the upper left section of the screen For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan and utility click the Help button at the bottom of the window Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 1 03 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software firmware
21. Disabling or enabling wireless devices 188 Keyboard hot key functions ecce 189 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 190 GIOSSANY eecceccsesscecssssscssssssscsssssssssssstsssssstssssessussssesseseneensenees 191 Introduction ibe 40 Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing With your Toshiba computer your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR qualified If the model you purchased is qualified it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency s EPA ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button See the Mobile Computing section of the Toshiba User s Guide for more
22. My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access the Windows operating system Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support or press F1 The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following Inthe Search programs and files field type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click one of the options listed in the window and then follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport toshiba com lf Something Goes Wrong 1 61 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check
23. RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device 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 L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique regu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur 1
24. Your Computer s Features 1 2 Exploring the desktop y G TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a large number of files or very A large files from the internal storage drive there may be iS insufficient space available in the Recycle Bin to hold these files In this case Windows will prompt you to either permanently delete the file s or cancel the deletion If you delete a file of any size from an external media or flash media it does not go into the Recycle Bin The file is permanently deleted Permanently deleted files cannot be recovered from the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help O1 gt gt NOTE If you place the pointer over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs gt Sd Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help and Support gt gt gt Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User s Guide instructs you to click Start it means that you should click the Start button Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the tas
25. Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs Optical disc drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive If the optical disc drive is an external drive make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to the documentation that came with your drive Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the tray and remove the disc Make sure the tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see if it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure that the disc is lying flat label side up Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The optical disc drive eject mechanism requires power to oper
26. adaptor cord to DC IN 50 computer to a network 127 HDMI compatible TV or display device 74 monitor 74 power cord cable 50 power source 50 cooling fan adequate ventilation 48 customize computer settings 88 D data entire system backup troubleshooting 176 DC IN power light 49 desktop creating new icon 124 exploring the 123 icons 124 recycle bin 124 standard features 124 Windows operating system 123 Device Manager fixing a problem 161 directing display output 75 disabling touch pad 73 185 display troubleshooting 165 display devices external 74 display output settings 75 display panel opening 52 208 Index display external adjusting 76 disposal information 32 disposing of used batteries 120 DVD caring for discs 105 removing with computer off 105 removing with computer on 104 DVD BD player troubleshooting 172 DVDs using 99 E eco Utility button 115 eject button optical disc drive 101 eject optical disc drive 101 enabling touch pad 73 185 ENERGY STAR 40 exploring desktop 123 external devices keyboard 76 mouse 76 external display device HDMI Out port 74 RGB monitor port 74 external display adjusting 76 F file extensions using 96 files backing up 91 98 file names 96 printing 97 restore 98 saving 95 96 using a file extension 96 function keys 92 H headphones using 128 Help and Support troubleshooting 160 Hibernation mode 78 configuring 82 c
27. affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advanced notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or standard limited watranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax Branding The following information is only applicable if your computer has the capability to send and receive fax transmissions The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful
28. and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then under System click Device Manager 2 To view the device s installed double click the device type 3 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include o The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resources tab which lists resources assigned to the device This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used by the device This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another For more information about Device Manager refer t
29. charger specified by Toshiba You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Mobile Computing 1 09 Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off v TECHNICAL NOTE The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications features and devices Your computer s Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes a HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate
30. have online content that can be accessed from the disc To view this content your computer must be connected to the Internet While viewing online content your system may not view it in High Definition on an external monitor even though your display setting is set to simultaneous This is due to the lower resolution used in the simultaneous setting For more information on your computer s display settings see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 75 When an HDMI cable is used to send a High Definition signal to an external monitor the audio signal is automatically sent with the video signal If you want to change the destination of the audio signal use the Sound properties in the Control Panel Speakers Conexant SmartAudio HD Default Device Intel R Display Audio Output 1 Intel R Display Audio Not plugged in Configure Set Default M Properties Sample Image Sound properties window If you want to use the internal speakers click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu ray Disc player console NOTE Use of the touch pad or a mouse is not supported within the Blu ray Disc player Learning the Basics 1 01 Using the optical disc drive Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on the side of the computer Your optical disc drive may look like this DVD a O
31. hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation 24 Approved Countries Regions for the Realtek RTL8192E This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Gr
32. information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy Introduction 4 According to the EPA a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR specifications will use between 30 and 60 less energy depending on how it is used If all U S households and businesses replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR qualified models we would save more than 2 billion in energy costs each year and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to nearly 3 million cars If every computer purchased by businesses this year met the new ENERGY STAR requirements businesses would save more than 1 6 billion over the lifetime of those models That is equivalent to lighting 840 million square feet of U S commercial building space each year During 2008 Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved about 19 billion dollars on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 29 million vehicles Visit http www energystar gov or http www energystar gov powermanagement for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program NOTE This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet ROHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment
33. internal storage drive recovery options are available Recovery option Recover to out of box This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive returning your computer to its out of box state Recommended recovery method See Recovering to out of box state recommended recovery method on page 56 Recover to a custom _ This option allows you to specify a custom size for size partition the C partition and then restores your C drive to its out of box state Note With this option any changes you made to the C drive and any other drive partitions you may have created are deleted See Recovering to a custom size partition on page 61 Recover without This option recovers just your C drive leaving any other changing the internal _ partitions you may have created for example a D drive storage drive partitions intact See Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions on page 58 A recovery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage drive and the image can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below However it is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs media If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs media Also if your original internal storage drive fail
34. is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation For more information and for drop off locations visit www rbrc org or call 1 800 822 8837 Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries applicable to California U S A only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate 1 29 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 45 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your computer through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer NOTE Before using your computer aboard an aircraft make sure the Wireless antenna is OFF if your computer has wireless LAN capability NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication press the F8 Hot Key For more information see Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards
35. is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Right click in a blank area of the Windows desktop 2 Click Personalize and then Display 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power 1 66 lf Something Goes Wrong Disk or st
36. media recorders Additionally certain optical media recorded on your optical disc drive may not play back or operate properly on other computers or optical media players These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical disc drive Please refer to your computer s product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it Learning the Basics 1 05 Toshiba s online resources Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole The disc tray slides partially out of the drive Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can brea
37. monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in a CMOS error message during startup The error message may vary by computer model NOTE Depending on your system the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on 1 1 0 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time Clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring main battery power q__ The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows a
38. ocsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information CAUTION Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device NOTE The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802 11a radio device O Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be r
39. out of box state and allows you to specify the size for the C partition You can resize and recover the C drive using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs media if you have created such media To recover using the first method follow the procedure below To recover using the second method see Restoring from recovery DVDs media on page 66 To resize and recover the C drive using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard TOSHIBA Sample Image Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard Selecting a process gt Please select an oplion Recrear of Fedor Delfau Sofware Recover to out of box stabe O Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive Hiit Cancel Sample Image Selecting a Process screen Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Defau
40. plan that you want to customize and B then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Sleep USB settings Power buttons and lid Lid close action Power button action PCI Express Processor power management Display Multimedia settings Battery aoee E 0K Canes Aon Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 6 Select Sleep for the options you want NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button 7 Click Apply 8 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Sleep options set 88 Getting Started Customizing your computer s settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start up the computer from Sleep mode press the power button until the ON OFF light glows white The computer returns to the screen s you were using If you place the computer in Sleep mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Closing the display panel After yo
41. require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA s authorized service providers Additionally TOSHIBA may use this information for quality assurance analysis Subject to the use restrictions above the data logged on the internal storage drive may be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence e g European Union Those countries may or may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region 194 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor You may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via the Windows Control Panel Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA s obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way TOSHIBA s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply Chapter 6 if Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fi
42. settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off 1 08 Mobile Computing Charging batteries L cA Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes TECHNICAL NOTE Depending on your system the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on CAUTION Changes to these settings may result in system performance or Stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Customer Support Center Using additional batteries If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Always use the battery
43. the backlit keyboard ON OFF You can also set a timer to turn the backlight off after a designated amount of non operation For more information see Backlit keyboard on page 93 This hot key switches screen resolution Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom Europe CJ CJ VDA approved il NEMKO approved BS approved Australia AS approved 190 Glossary Va TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer 2 Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User s Guide AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input Output System BD ROM Blu ray Disc Read Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor COMI communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access 191 1 92 Glossary DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DVD Digital Versatile or Video Disc DVD ROM Digital Versatile or Video Disc Read Only Memory EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory eSATA external Serial A
44. together since the light created by individual light emitting diodes is small compared to incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps LCD Liquid Crystal Display A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See also RAM ROM microprocessor See Central Processing Unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of tr
45. use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union EU member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol If the product s battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC then the chemical symbols for lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery Pb Hg Cd E In the European Union these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States Although the initial emphasis is in Europe Toshiba is already working with design engineers suppliers and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end of life strategies for our products Please contact your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product For information on how to trade in or recycle your product visit www reuse toshiba com 11 VCCI Class B Information TOREJ HRUBRESSRES REM MBS
46. while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache LI cache 200 Glossary LAN Local Area Network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network LED Light Emitting Diode A solid state lamp SSL that uses light emitting diodes LEDs as the source of light which offers long life and high efficiency output Multiple diodes are used
47. with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system The Windows operating system offers some easy to use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important files Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time consuming restoration procedures and to safeguard your valuable data from loss lf Something Goes Wrong 1 15 Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows operating system quickly creates restore points snapshots of your Windows operating system configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring the Windows operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It is also easy to undo a restore point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility 1 Click Start Control P
48. working gt Make sure that the device you want to charge is connected to a port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function Ports that support this feature are identified with the 4 icon USB Sleep and Charge may be disabled Open the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to check if the feature is disabled and to enable it if necessary For more information see Enabling USB Sleep and Charge on page 149 Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 1f your computer provides more than one charging mode For more information see Power supply mode settings on page 149 If you are attempting to charge a device without an AC adaptor connected to the computer the computer s battery power may be below the limit specified in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility or the battery may be depleted Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to enable charging at the current battery power level or if battery power is running low or is depleted connect the AC adaptor to your computer The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases power on the computer to charge the device or use a different charging device The USB Wakeup function does not work When the USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled the USB Wakeup function does not work for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function
49. 27 connecting your computer 127 networking wireless 126 notification area 126 0 ON OFF indicator light 111 online resources Toshiba 105 optical disc Auto Run feature 103 caring for 105 handling 102 inserting 101 playing optical media 103 positioning 102 recording optical media 104 removing with computer off 105 removing with computer on 104 optical disc drive caring for optical discs 105 components 101 drive in use indicator light 101 eject button 101 handling an optical disc 102 inserting an optical disc 101 manual eject hole 101 Index 210 playing an audio CD 103 playing optical media 103 recording optical media 104 removing a disc 104 105 solid state drive SSD 101 troubleshooting 167 using 99 101 optical discs troubleshooting 168 optical media recording 104 optional external devices adding 54 other documentation 44 P password deleting a supervisor 139 deleting a user 140 instant password 138 power on password 138 setting 138 setting a supervisor 138 setting a user 140 supervisor password 138 user password 138 port HDMI 74 RGB 74 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 50 cord cable 50 cord cable connectors 190 energy saving features 106 turning on 53 power button 53 power management 108 optimum performance 108 power plans selecting power plan options 114 power saving options 113 powering down using Hibernate 83 using Sleep 85 precautions safety 46 printer connecting 76 se
50. 3 Sleep mode 85 Sleep mode 79 configuring 85 configuring options 85 hot key 185 powering down 85 Shut down 85 starting again from 88 using 85 software Setup Wizard 53 software program starting 93 starting from Start menu 93 solid state drive SSD 101 sounds recording 127 speakers using external 128 start button 125 starting a program 93 Search programs and files field 95 Windows Explorer 94 Windows Start menu 93 starting a program from Start 93 starting again from Hibernation mode 85 Sleep mode 88 Startup menu problem solving 159 supervisor password deleting 139 supervisor password set up 138 system indicator lights AC power 49 drive in use indicator 101 LEDs 50 51 53 82 85 88 110 111 128 21 2 Index T taking care of battery 119 taskbar 125 television adjusting display 76 tips for computing 90 Toshiba online resources 105 registering computer Toshiba Web site 54 worldwide offices 181 TOSHIBA Accessibility 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 137 TOSHIBA Assist 133 Optimize tab 136 Protect amp Fix tab 135 Secure tab 134 TOSHIBA Button Support 150 TOSHIBA eco power plan 115 TOSHIBA eco Utility 152 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 145 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 143 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 142 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 153 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 137 TOSHIBA Service Station 153 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 147 touch pad using 70 traveling tip
51. Able to ran HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK 8 Restart the system to complete the process Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab is 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 1 40 Utilities Setting passwords 4 Click Not Registered A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK 6 Click OK to exit 7 Restart the system to complete the process Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password CAUTION Ifyou choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it TOSHIBA is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer To register a password for the power on password functions 1 NA On B amp B Ww WN Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side click the Secure tab Click the User Password icon Click Registered Enter your password and then enter it again to ver
52. CULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF 32 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Atheros is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications Inc Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the BD Association Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Intel Intel Core Celeron Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Memory Stick Memory Stick
53. Diagnostic Tool tab OO TOSHIBA PC Diagnastic Tool ow Diegnovt Tool A ampie tert can be run on the Dulin Gewices of te OC Levee Vara Seed Aawit Saree Rrush Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the device NOTE Click the plus and minus symbols to expand and collapse the categories 4 Click Start Diagnostics when you are ready to begin the tests Utilities 1 43 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility controls your computer s hard disk drive HDD protection feature which parks the HDD whenever motion is detected on the computer Using this utility you can enable or disable hard disk drive HDD protection and set the motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then B HDD Protection Settings or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect amp Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears 4 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties X gaii TOSHIBA HDD Protection Using the acceleration sensor built in the PC HDD Protection detects vibration shocks and similar signs in the PC and automatically moves the HDD head to a safe position to red
54. File Allocation Table FAT The section of a storage drive that keeps track of the location of stored files file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circui
55. HE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE 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 it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interfere
56. Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer The wireless modes are Wi Fi enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module Wireless WAN 3G enabled Enables just the Wireless WAN 3G module All disabled Disables the Bluetooth Wi Fi and Wireless WAN 3G modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth Wi Fi and Wireless WAN 3G modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Or K F8 e 600000 Sample Image Wireless communication options w To enable Wi Fi select O To enable Bluetooth select To enable Wireless WAN 3G select To enable all select Q To disable all select To cancel select Available on certain models Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 39 Keyboard hot key functions gt II A d a F1 This hot key allows you play a CD or pause it 1f currently playing This hot key decreases the speaker volume This hot key increases the speaker volume This hot key to enable disable volume mute on your computer This hot key turns allows you to zoom out This hot key turns allows you to zoom in This hot key turns
57. NESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE T
58. NG Metal paper clips or hair pins clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products for example when carrying the computer in your bag Utilities 1 49 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Enabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function To enable this function select the Enable USB Sleep and Charge check box in the utility To disable this function de select the check box You can also control whether charging takes place when the computer is running on battery power To do so select or de select the Enable under Battery Mode check box in the utility If you enable charging when the computer is running on battery power you can specify that charging stops when battery power drops below a certain level Use the slider at the bottom of the utility window beneath the Lower limit of remaining battery life heading to specify when charging should stop For example if you set the slider to 10 charging will stop when 10 or less of the battery power remains Power supply mode settings Your computer may provide two different charging modes to support various types of USB devices If your computer provides more than one charging mode the charging mode you should select depends on the USB device you want to charge For example Auto Mode which is the default mode will charge a wide variety of d
59. PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Outlook Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance WiMAX is a trademark of the WiMAX Forum xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Licenses This Product is licensed under the AVC the VC 1 and the MPEG 4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to 1 encode video in compliance with the above standards Video Standards and or 11 decode AVC VC 1 and MPEG 4 Part 2 Visual that was encoded by a consumer engaged in personal and non commercial activity or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide such video None of the licenses extend to any other product regardless of whether such product is included with this product in a single article No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See www mpegla com Computer Disposal Information As part of Toshiba s com
60. TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt Satellite E300 Series Users Guide If you need assistance Toshiba s Support Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 155 in this guide GMAD00268010 12 10 2 AWARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Model Satellite E300 Series Recordable and or ReWritable Drive s and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and or ReWritable optical disc drive s and associated software among the most advanced data storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed or provided electronically If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSI
61. TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 132 Utiliti rosmmaiwin 190 Q TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Q Sd gt TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents 7 SECURE Sete amp Supervisor User 5 password password PROTECT amp FIX E OPTIMIZE You can keep your computer more secure Web site Help Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers three categories of options Secure Protect amp Fix Optimize Utiliti 1 34 ea Assist Secure The features available in this category are gt Supervisor password gt User password TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service _Category _ __ Contents J SECURE w L Supervisor User A password password PROTECT amp FIX 3 OPTIMIZE You can keep your computer more secure Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab Utiliti TOSHIBA rey 30 P
62. VCCI DRE ITEROCVIABRRNRE CT COREL KERCA ATE AME LTWETA TOREDIG TETLEY a VERIL T ASNOL SSeS SHOT CEMHVET PNR a ARS IGE D TIE LLY YU RUAELTHR SL Modem Warning Notice Taiwan This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with tel
63. al headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 77 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Sleep mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is online and then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the
64. an for your work environment or create your own custom plan Mobile Computing 1 1 D Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 3 Click Create a power plan in the left pane to set up a new plan NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings continue to the following Steps 4 Click Change plan settings to choose the plan you want to edit This screen allows you to change basic settings 5 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification levels internal storage drive power save time etc You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item 6 Click OK to save the plan changes you have performed By default the two power plans eco and Balanced are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited The eco plan is the best used for maximum battery time The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped with the TOSHIBA eco power plan Operating the computer with this power plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system performance For example when this power plan is enabled the brightness of the display is reduced and the interval before Sleep mode takes effect is shortened To enable or disable the TOSHIBA eco power plan press the eco Utility button 6 ed o o gt E Utility button
65. anche per l uso interno Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for D _ peceaue fot Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op E pce 23 Europe Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community 5150 5250 MHz 5250 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz Countries Channels 36 40 44 Channels 52 56 60 Channels 100 104 108 112 48 64 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Indoor o Indoor a a Sa Austria ako France Switzerland Liechtenstein Denmark Finland Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden UK dS O TOO O allowed x forbidden To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation the above 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country This device must not be operated in ad hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community Ad
66. and files field in Start menu 2 Start typing the program s name wordpad in the Search programs and files field As you type all matching files and programs are displayed in a separate window 3 In the search results window click WordPad under Programs Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command save your work on the internal storage drive external media flash media or optical disc This is one of the most important rules of computing When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands your work should be there when you resume Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature 96 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the arrow in the upper left corner of your Windows based application to display the drop down menu and then click Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name Documents library ae i Includes 7 locathons le ei Date madad Type S200 4 57 FM Pile folder DARAI AO FM Fiko bolia Hie nime E a r Save ia pp Birti Text hm HIF Sample Image Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder whe
67. and the Search programs and files field Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start and then All Programs The Windows operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 NOTE If you pause with your mouse on All Programs it will open it up You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list Q 4 Learning the Basics Starting a program 2 Click the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens BE To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu you can start it from Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer s contents as a hierarchy or tree You can easily see the contents of each drive and folder on your computer To use this method you should know the file name and location of the program s executable file this file ends with exe This example opens WordPad using Windows Expl
68. anel System and Security and then System 2 In the left pane click System protection The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears Click Create In the input field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounting app Then click Create The Windows operating system creates the restore point automatically stamps it with the current date and time and displays a message that the restore point was successfully created 5 Click Close Then at a later time you can re establish your Windows configuration using the saved restore point To do this 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then System Restore 2 Select Recommended restore or Choose a different restore point and then click Next The timestamp and description of each restore point is displayed 1 6 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE This list may contain restore points that you did not create Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows operating system Other restore points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed 3 If you selected Choose a different restore point in step 2 select the restore point you want to use and then click Next 4 Verify that the restore point you selected is the correct one If it is
69. anslating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines Glossary 201 motherboard The computer s main circuit board that contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s internal storage drive such as online documentation or online Help or to information coming fr
70. arting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 82 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power saving mode Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time the Windows operating system may save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive and then shuts down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Sleep While in Sleep mode the computer uses some main battery power Because the state of the system is stored in memory you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using 80 Getting Starte
71. ate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for example if the battery is completely discharged use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the optical disc drive eject button on the face of the optical disc drive tray 1 68 lf Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive problems Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage It Some discs run correctly but others do not Check that the type of disc you are using is compatible with your optical disc drive For more information regarding supported optical media formats refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport toshiba com If the problem is with an optical data disc refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on the optical disc drive itself For additional information see You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out on page 167 High Definition content via the Blu ray Disc is not displaying properly Available on certain models If you system comes with a Blu ray player make sure y
72. atic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset intervals See your software documentation for details 90 Learning the Basics 01 Using the keyboard Back up your files to external media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time However if your internal storage drive suddenly fails you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy For more information see Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system on page 174 Use Error checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external media email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Sd Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both NOTE The Windows operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the k
73. aximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a I exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device NOTE The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802 11a radio device 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards Supplementary The product complies with the Information requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 S EC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives The party responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The European Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Information The European Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible
74. before you need to recharge the battery Microsoft has combined these options into preset Power Plans Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power saving option Power Plans You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options The Windows Power Options window appears aE a Covirol Penal Herdwereend found PowerOpone Ltr If a a fe Contre Panel Home eon Select a power plan Requite a paiio on wale Poveer plane can help you enuemine your computers performance or pantere energy Mike a plan acti by pelectng ih or cease a plan and cubemise i by changed bt peer petteess Tell m mane pout pene Ceaoce wear the pwer bution plens doci Chane what closing the id Plane shoes on the battery meber does Maani ad remmen Change plan ietinget Create a power plan Aebtometicnly balance performance wth energy consumption on capable hardware Cace wien to tum off the diiy o Change plan erting s when tha campati iiti ctergy by the setingi peoermended by TOSHIBA aleepe TOSHIBA ceo Witty Show adcibonal plans Sample Image Windows Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate pl
75. cations of the external devices thoroughly before use If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled the computer s battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function Using the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers If an external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC 5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of the computer may always be in an operational state When there is a current overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port USB bus power DC 5V supply may be Stopped for safety reasons When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled the USB Wakeup function does not work for compatible port In that case if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 attach the mouse or keyboard to it The USB Wakeup function will now work but the USB Sleep and Charge function will be disabled AWARNI
76. ck the item you want to install Click Install Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process vn A U N 10 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications You can use the touch pad the small touch sensitive area in front of the keyboard and the adjacent control buttons to Move the pointer on the screen Select an item on the screen Open or activate an item on the screen Scroll through a document or information Zoom in for a close up view lt Zoom out to see more information at once Primary control button Secondary control button Sample Illustration The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation NOTE The pointer is the icon usually an arrow that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer Getting Started 11 Using the touch pad To Do the following Example Move the on screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the j pointer direction you want to move the pointer a To move the pointer a longer distance slide your finger several times across the touch pad in the preferred dir
77. computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 7 You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information Introduction 4 Safety icons Go Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and icons highlight these instructions as follows Woy Vita Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information 4 TECHNICAL NOTE This icon i
78. covery DVDs media gt To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive Press and hold the 0 zero key while powering on the computer Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to continue To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs media Turn off your computer Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to your computer and then power on the computer When the initial screen displays press F12 Using the arrow keys select the DVD or USB Flash option on the boot menu depending on which type of media you are using and then press Enter Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen hS Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk This option deletes all of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This option deletes all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes This process may take several hours depending on the size of your internal storage drive TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard Erase the hard disk gt Piegse select the deteton method Dehebe all data and partitions from the hard disk Debba all partitions and ve
79. d Turning off the computer Ifthe battery charge becomes critically low the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode CAUTION lf you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to Save your work first For information on using Sleep see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 85 Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer This command closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off your computer To turn off your computer using the Shut down command 1 Click Start Help and Support All Programs m Ti 7 Search programs and files shut down Start button shut down button Sample Image Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu The computer closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature By default pressing your computer s power button puts the computer into Sleep mode B 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options The Power Options window appears Getting Started 8 Turni
80. d Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Canada CB report Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus 20 Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jate Japan Telec Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Nambia Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Rwanda Saint Vincent and the Saudi Arabia Senegal Grenadines Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Uganda UAE United Arab United Kingdom Emirates Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Zimbabwe 2 Approved Countries Regions for the Atheros Wireless Wi Fi Link AR5B95 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the follow
81. d by an unauthorized party 1 e patches utilities or code including open source code modifications which have not been validated by Intel i you will be solely responsible for ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products ii Intel will bear no liability under any theory of liability for any issues associated with the modified products including without limitation claims under the warranty and or issues arising from regulatory non compliance and iii Intel will not provide or be required to assist in providing support to any third parties for such modified products NOTE Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless WiMAX adapters to be modules and accordingly condition system level regulatory approval upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the antennas and et configuration do not cause the EMC and radio operation to be non compliant Approved Countries Regions for the Wireless WAN 3G module PA3759U 1MCM This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Canada USA Wireless WAN and Your Health Wireless WAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless WAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for exampl
82. der service may be disrupted gt Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct i e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive gt Sd Check the Windows Control Panel s Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by the Windows operating system and that the driver is loaded To access the Device Manager click Start Control Panel System and Security and then System Carefully note any error messages these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time 1 12 lf Something Goes Wrong DVD and BD operating problems NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication press the F8 Hot Key For more information see Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards on page 183 Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address one other than the private address of 169 254 xxx xxx assigned by Windows 1 Click Start to open the Start menu 2 Type Cmd in the Search programs and files field 3 Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press Enter The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem by plugging a standard CATS Ethernet patch cable sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi
83. dited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference 30 The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions STAS feysa 9 This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the User s Guide carefully and keep it for your future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair an optical disc drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other Safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized aise Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample
84. documentation or other information is available for your computer The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available and you can then choose to install the updates if you wish TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer available on certain models It alerts users to specific system conditions via pop up messages It also tracks the usage of the computer and related devices and logs service relevant information on the computer s internal storage drive The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes e g number of power button uses and AC adaptor battery LCD fan HDD sound volume wireless communication switch docking and USB information date of initial system use and also computer and device usage e g power settings battery temperature and recharging CPU memory backlight illumination time and temperatures for various devices The collected information is not limited to the examples specified here The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 3 MB or less per year This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may affect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer
85. down Hibernate and Sleep Each option has its advantages Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer s internal hardware such as memory TECHNICAL NOTE Before using the Shut down option to turn off your computer save your files and make sure all disk disc activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Use the Sleep command to save your work system settings and current state of the desktop to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information system settings are retained indefinitely Getting Started 19 Turning off the computer Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no main battery power Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive no data is lost if the main battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than rest
86. dule into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Not all devices are available on all models Approved Country Region for the Intel Advanced N WiMAX 6250 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the country region in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Austria Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Cyprus Czech Republic 14 Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary India Ireland Italy Japan Jamaica Kazakhstan Korea Latvia Lithuania Luxemburg Malta Malaysia Mexico Netherlands Nicaragua Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Taiwan Ukraine United Kingdom USA WiMAX connectivity requires a WiMAX enabled device and subscription to a WiMAX broadband service WiIMAX connectivity may require you to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost Availability of WiMAX is limited check with your service provider for details on availability and network limitations Broadband performance and results may vary due to environment factors and other variables IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS WiMAX con
87. dvanced Technology Attachment FAT File Allocation Table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD Hard Disk Drive HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI CEC High Definition Multimedia Interface Consumer HTML IEEE VO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LED MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA RAM RGB RFI Electronics Control Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Input Output interrupt request Internet Service Provider kilobyte Local Area Network Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface Personal Computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Random Access Memory Red Green Blue light monitor Radio Frequency Interference Glossary 1 93 ROM Read Only Memory RTC Real Time Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Drive TFT Thin Film Transistor USB Universal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WAN Wide Area Network WWW World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user s guide A active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with computers because of its shallow de
88. e power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode 36 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of these methods you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature P 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options The Power Options window appears Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears aie pad Daund Bee Opto Echt Pun mong Change settings for the plan Balanced Dha the Gane red depl cere tht oH ment prear Ceo ho ee j On battery a Phagged an D hen the dapis E tem off the dapi Potthecomputertowees 15 z Audet plan Brghiners opus aechourer ed peer utang Bedre delast wero tor then ple Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode Under Put the computer to sleep select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode select Never Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer 5 Double click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure Advanced settings a Select the power
89. e the main battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare not included with your computer Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the internal storage drive before shutting down For more information on using Hibernation see Hibernation mode on page 78 Mobile Computing 1 1 3 Monitoring main battery power Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications Each notification can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the notification goes off To change the default notification settings 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Powe
90. e ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A Flash drive is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RGB Red Green Blue monitor A monitor that reproduces all colors by mixing red green and blue light in various combinations RJ11 connector A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector RJ45 connector An eight wire connector used to connect a computer to a network ROM Read Only Memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM Secure Digital SD A small portable non volatile memory card used to store and transfer data between digital products providing encryption capability for content security select
91. e computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the computer on page 116 The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again lf Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 1 63 If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adaptor and power cord cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge the battery meter may become inaccurate Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options via your Power Plans see Power Plans on page 114 Have you added a device such as a memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the internal storage drive more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long t
92. e drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for optical discs on page 105 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place CAUTION Handle DVDs BDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not Stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data Learning the Basics 1 03 Using the optical disc drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION fyou insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray If the computer is turned on the default player opens To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button To stop the CD click the Stop button A GAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure t
93. e mobile phones Because Wireless WAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless WAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature 16 In some situations or environments the use of Wireless WAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless WAN equipment on board airplanes or 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 WAN device prior to turning on the equipment TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibil
94. eatures include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus G TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical disc drive is set to play region 1 North America for DVD ROMs or BD ROMs depending on the type SF of drive If you play a DVD or BD from another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs and BDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes NOTE For optimum DVD and BD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs and BDs while running the computer on AC power NOTE When viewing DVD and BD movies use the DVD or BD player software that came with your computer Viewing Blu ray Disc movies Available on certain models Your system may come with a Blu ray Disc drive Due to differences between High Definition and previous viewing capabilities consider the following Use an HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDMI cable to view High Definition content via your Blu ray Disc drive on an external monitor or television The external monitor or television must support HDMI 100 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Some Blu ray Disc movies
95. ecific functions on the computer For example F2 turns the touch pad ON OFF For more information see Hot key functions on page 184 Special Windows keys Windows key Application key Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Learning the Basics 93 Starting a program Your computer s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows Windows key Opens the Start menu Application key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Auto the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you stop typing You can modify the time out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to always on or always off using the Fn Z hot key Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use the Start menu or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options You can Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file Use the Search programs and files field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Windows Explorer
96. ecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery 12 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz 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 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 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 product lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above 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 Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4DSOF4 oe ae 4 1 2 4 T
97. ect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The DC IN power light on the indicator panel glows white AWARNING Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in Serious injury Getting Started ol Charging the main battery The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the main battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the DC IN power light flashes amber during charging either the main battery is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the main battery pack See Changing the main battery on page 116 for information on replacing the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows white After that
98. ection Sampie Tisan Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to select 2 Do one of the following Tap the touch pad once OR s Press and release the primary Sample Illustration left hand control button Tap once to select Open or activatean 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to item open activate 2 Do one of the following Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR Sample Illustration Press and release the primary Tap twice to open control button twice in rapid succession Right click an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to right click 2 Press and release the secondary control s button This feature varies by program Check your program documentation for specific Sample Illustration instructions on right clicking Click the secondary right hand control button Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll l Repeat to scroll a longer distance Sample Illustration Vertical scrolling active area 12 Getting Started Using the touch pad To Scroll horizontally Scroll continuously Circular scrolling Zoom in out Do the following Example Slide your finger along the bottom edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll Repeat to scroll a longer distance cup Sample Illustration Horiz
99. ed to enable them using the Power Options feature B 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Change settings for the plan Balanced Choc the Gap aed daly very that yor mnt poor Cpe bo ee j On battery _ Phagged a re T S meei Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer 4 Double click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure Advanced settings g Select the power plan that you want to customize and B then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Sleep USB settings Power buttons and lid Lid close action Power button action PCI Express Processor power management Display Multimedia settings Battery Haase H Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display pan
100. ed to set up the printer once 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then under Devices and Printers click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard appears What type of printer do you want to install Add a local printer Use this option onby if you don t have a USE printer Windows automatically installs USE prenters when you plug them im Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer Make sure that your computer is conne cted to the network or that your Bluetooth or wireless printer is fumed on Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer 18 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer CAUTION Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panels storage drive light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk disc and or drive It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Shut
101. eece Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Mozambique Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru 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 Trinidad Turkey UAE United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Zimbabwe 20 Approved Countries Regions for the Realtek RTL8191SE This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Ghana Germany Greece Herzegovina Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Lu
102. eep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort included with your computer contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer AWARNING Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer
103. either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available hot key functions NOTE Hot keys are keys that when pressed turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 QV Internet Press this hot key to activate the default Internet browser Disabling or enabling the touch pad T Press this hot key enables disables the touch pad mn E illumination Press this hot key to turn the keyboard backlight ON OFF Optical disc drive S Press this hot key to turn the optical disc drive ON OFF F4 1 86 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Output Display switch This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power on display options only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached the last option is available only if you are in m Extended Display Mode NOTE Some modes are only available with the 2 0 appropriate device attached and turned on F5 Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only TV or other external video device only External monitor and TV simultaneously Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Built in display and TV ext
104. el Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the ON OFF light glows white The computer returns to the screen s you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu Switch user Default Program Log off Lock Help and Suppo Restart Sleep Sleep gt All Programs Shut down na Hibernate Start button Arrow Sample Image Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the pop up menu The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory turns off the display and enters into a low power mode The ON OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode Configuring Sleep mode options You can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing th
105. eless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator To turn your wireless communication ON OFF press F8 NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication press the F8 Hot Key For more information see Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards on page 183 NOTE Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 21 Exploring audio features When the Wireless antenna is ON the wireless indicator light amp will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 171 Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port RJ45 on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator Many hotels airports and offices offer Wi Fi access If your computer has Wi Fi ask for help when connecting to a Wi Fi network Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using the computer s internal microphone or an optional external microphone You can listen to sound files or audio CDs usi
106. em s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options Repair Your Computer Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable low resolution video 640 x 480 Last Known Good Configuration advanced Directory Services Restore Mode Debugging Mode Disable automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows Normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys Windows displays information about each option at the bottom after Description See your Windows documentation for further explanation 1 60 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not workin p 8 SY 8 NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later
107. ended desktop External monitor and TV extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options OHSOSOS SOE LEO HOMIL Extenited Deskin Sample Image Display mode options window Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 3 Cycle through the display modes then select the desired mode Not all functions are supported on all models NOTE some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode Built in Display and External Monitor or Built in Display and TV In extended desktop mode the image Is split into two sides one side per display device To swap Sides select Swap Image Display Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness This hot key increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options F6 F7 Brightness Sample Image Display brightness Move the slider or press the appropriate hot key repeatedly to decrease or increase the display brightness 1 8 8 Hot
108. er 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 Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device 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 L utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me s il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant I objet dune licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage m
109. eripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See Universal Serial Bus USB USB Flash drive A small portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer s USB port and functions as a portable hard drive They are smaller and more durable than an external hard drive because they do not contain any internal moving parts but have less storage capacity See also Universal Serial Bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management Glossary 205 W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index A AC adaptor 49 AC power 108 accessing network 127 adding memory optional 54 optional external devices 54 adequate ventilation cooling fan 48 adjusting touch pad settings 73 audio features 127 B backing up files 91 98 backlit keyboard 93 battery battery life 107 Call2Recycle
110. erlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia and Montenegro Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey Ukraine UAE United Arab United Kingdom Uruguay Emirates USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zimbabwe Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group CAUTION Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its B uetooth products with all computers and or equipment using B uetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http Awww toshiba europe com computers tnt bluet
111. ers you will need to set up the Windows operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 Click on the arrow in the upper left corner of your Windows based application to display the drop down menu and then click Print The program displays a Print dialog box E x dah Print General Select Printer Add Printer Fax Microsoft XPS Document Writer Prof Page Range Selection Pages Collate m Sample Image Print dialog box 98 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters For example the range of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click Print Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs external storage media or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows Backup program preinstalled on the computer s internal storage drive Also see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 176 HINT Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take ce a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external hard drive Restoring your work To restore information fro
112. estricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or 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 LAN device prior to turning on the equipment CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card 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 device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards CO Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada CAUTION The install
113. external video device only External monitor and TV simultaneously Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Built in display and TV extended desktop External monitor and TV extended desktop 16 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop FS Output LCD HDMI Extended Desktop GB OQ8Geoe 2 eGe LCD HDMI Extended Desktop Sample Image Display options window Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration Steps Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s USB ports support most USB compatible keyboards Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in touch pad You can use a USB compatible mouse Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Read the d
114. eyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function keys and special Windows keys providing all the functionality of a full size keyboard a paaa porr Barc mee aipininininlajainiuinal aia iB T TEITTE l JIGA e SO CE Sample Illustration Keyboard ete m Jg NO tt Sa m m T l mm ii l pea f i X Fi A a o Oo c z p uv m i wn x T1 4 m z JE a q Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Ctrl Fn and Alt keys ALT Sample Illustration Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Sample Illustration Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Function keys marked with icons execute sp
115. f the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity CAUTION i the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 4 Turn the computer right side up Mobile Computing 1 1 Q Taking care of your battery 5 6 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the battery from the computer on page 116 Restart the computer Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions hS amp gt Sd If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the ba
116. for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including Fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction
117. g Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba America Information Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Systems Inc Hammfelddamm 8 9740 Irvine Boulevard D 4 1460 Neuss Irvine California 92618 Germany United States For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations please visit www toshiba co jp index htm Appendix A Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions Internet touch pad Illumination ODD Output Display switch Brightness control Wireless 183 1 8 4 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view The Cards appear when you press the corresponding function key NOTE Hot keys are keys that when pressed turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls To use a Hot Key Card using a hot key 1 Press the function key 2 Press the hot key associated with the desired function The associated hot key Card appears at the top of the screen with its available options below it 3 To cycle through the displayed options press the function key repeatedly Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using
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119. g on power 53 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 178 USB Wakeup function does not work 178 USB compatible printer 76 user password deleting 140 user password setting 140 using a microphone 127 computer lock 89 DVDs 99 Hibernation mode 82 Memory card reader 129 optical disc drive 99 Shut down command 80 Sleep mode 85 TOSHIBA eco power plan 115 touch pad 70 Web Camera 128 using the keyboard 91 Utilities 132 V video projector adjusting display 76 W warranty standard limited warranty 44 Web Camera using 128 Web sites 179 Wi Fi wireless networking 126 Windows Explorer starting a program from 94 Windows operating system desktop 123 troubleshooting 158 Windows Start menu starting a program 93 wireless networking 126 troubleshooting 171
120. h computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See Central Processing Unit CPU 1 96 Glossary CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor An on screen symbol usually a flashing vertical line that indicates the position where characters will appear when you enter data D default tThe setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user
121. he charge lasts After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maintaining battery power see Charging batteries on page 108 Keyboard problems You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages You may need to update your keyboard driver Refer to the documentation that came with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer s Web site The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard lf Something Goes Wrong Display problems Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set f
122. his equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 4 E BS E This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FH1 CIT 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer Approved by both the JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT and the TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless mo
123. ify Click OK Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 nan amp WwW N Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side click the Secure tab Click the User Password icon Click Not Registered Follow the on screen instructions to remove the user password Utilities 1 4 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Your computer may come with the TOSHIBA Face Recognition utility This utility provides another way to log on to your computer NOTE For high security purposes TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows passwords To ensure the security of your system use your established Windows passwords to log on Please refer to the online help file to learn more about this utility and what it offers To locate the help file go to Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities Face Recognition Help The help file covers the following topics Setting up a Face Recognition account e Registering a user image gt Sd Updating a user image gt Changing a user image gt Deleting a user image Sd Configuring Settings gt Sd Authentication Functions Please note that some changes to the likeness of a registrant such as hair style changes or wearing a cap or glasses may affect the
124. igital audio players If your device does not charge in Auto Mode try using Alternate Mode To select a different charging mode use the Power supply mode drop down list in the utility Sleep Utility The Sleep Utity allows you to use advanced features when the computer is in V seep made hibernation te m Enable Sicep and Charge Sleep and Charge can sup the computer is in standdy s on 4 shutdown state Power supply mode Auto Mode De fait bd lean mode hibematon mode o can enable the use of the PC speaker s for a and Mus fe ae portabir audo pinyer when he computer is in standby seep Zz node hbernavor mode or Shutdown slate AN J Enable under Battery Mode Lower limit of remaining battery hfe 10 94 Current status of remaining battery ie OK Cancel ppiy Sample Image TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility screen 1 50 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support NOTE With certain external devices the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select In those cases disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device or use a different charging device TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the TOSHIBA Presentation button These buttons are located on the system control panel directly above the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Support t 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the O
125. inally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be restored from this media Any files that you created are not backed up on the recovery DVDs media You will need to separately back up the files you created for more information see Backing up your work on page 98 When you create recovery DVDs media the system will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer The amount of space required for storing the recovery files varies by computer model Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need for storing your system s recovery files To create recovery DVDs media 1 Click Start All Programs My Toshiba and then Recovery Media Creator The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA Create Recovery Media A recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard disk drive You can create recovery media from this image by using the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator Media Selection Title Media Set Status System Recovery Media Application Discs DYVD 4 7GB zi Information Please insert blank media DYD 1 S gt 7 0GB USB Flash Media Current Media E j Total Progress i V Verify pate Cancel 7 Sample Image TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash fro
126. inals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 y 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ1 1C Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to gt Sd Sd The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance CAUTION B uetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use B uetooth 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 your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or
127. ing table Albania Argentina CNC Australia 693 GI 2007 3655 GI 2007 Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Montenegro Mozambique Nambia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey UAE United Arab Emirates 22 Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zimbabwe Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings acr
128. inish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty NOTE To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 53 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 54 Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page 76 Connect an external keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 76 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 74 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 76 Adding memory optional Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Contact the location you purchased the computer at for more information on adding memory to your computer Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage data loss service or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of a memory module Getting Started DH Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you to recover your internal storage drive if necessary The following
129. isplay panel Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the options set Restarting your computer To start the computer up again press the power button until the ON OFF light glows white If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu Switch user Default Program Log off Lock Help and Suppo gt All Programs a Sleep Shut down a Hibernate Hibernate Start button Arrow Sample Image Shut down menu Getting Started 83 Turning off the computer 2 Click Hibernate in the pop up menu The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode To use any of these methods you first ne
130. ity of the user The total radiated energy from all the antennas connected to the Wireless WAN adapter the Bluetooth module and the Wireless LAN cards conforms to the FCC limit of the SAR radio frequency exposure requirement regarding 47 CFR Part 2 section 1093 CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card 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 device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards CE Compliance CE Compliance does not apply to systems with Wireless WAN 3G modules installed 1 Canada Industry Canada IC Wireless WAN complies with RSS 129 RSS 133 Industry Canada CAUTION The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit
131. k off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it Caring for optical discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical disc drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 179 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a
132. kbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows 1 20 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated taskbar button Notification area The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and displays notifications To learn more about each task position the pointer over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the notification area are Current time Power usage mode network connectivity status and speaker volume To activate a specific task click the appropriate notification area icon Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet or use an online service with another computer you need A browser or communications program oe An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet A way to connect to the ISP for example Wi Fi LAN etc Using Wireless LAN connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software external hardware or Services Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technology that expands wir
133. l doit faire l objet d une licence CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 18 Approved Countries Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi Fi Link 5100 5300 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Andorra Argentina CNC Australia 533AN_HMW CNC C 6367 533AN_MMW CNC C 6366 512AN_HMW CNC C 6373 512AN_MMW CNC C 6374 Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Bermuda Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria Caicos Islands Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Curacao Netherlands Antilles Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Egypt Estonia Falkland Islands Finland France French Guinea French Polynesia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong K
134. lation section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setting up your computer Va TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to and including Setting up your software on page 53 before adding external or internal components to your computer These components include but are not limited to a mouse keyboard printer memory and memory Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor See Connecting to a power source on page 49 Getting Started 4 Connecting to a power source CO NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery AWARNING Never pull on a power cord cable to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in Serious injury AWARNING Always confirm that the power plug and extension cable plug if used has been fully inserted into the s
135. low exposure to a heating apparatus e g microwave oven Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and or release caustic liquid both which may possibly cause Serious injury Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury AWARNING Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury 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 regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 In addition Toshiba s recycling initiatives include recycling programs events and consumer promotions For details please visit us toshiba com green Toshiba
136. low power suspension mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been preset by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times 106 Mobile Computing 1 07 7 Rumning the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only and does not indicate the battery life that will be obtained by any individual user Actual battery life may vary considerably from specifications 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 The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system s battery life under any conditions other than the specific test settings Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while the computer is c
137. lt Software screen appears Select Recover to a custom size partition Og A Recovery Wizard Recovery of Factory Default Soltware gt Please Select a recovery meted Riscower lo oul ol boo stale Recover without changing the hand drive partitions gt Pecower to a custom sine partition tex JA we core Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Use the on screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C field to set the partition size 7 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding see Backing up your work on page 98 8 Click Next to begin the recovery When the process is complete a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Creating recovery DVDs media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs media If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs media Also if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs media 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs media only the operating system files applications and drivers orig
138. ly you could damage the disc and possibly lose data Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer AWARNING 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 s Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object s Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater s Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer e Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in Serious injury Read the Provide adequate venti
139. m the drop down lists next to System Recovery Media and Application Discs depending on the type of external media you want to use Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE You cannot store your systems applications on the same drive or disc disc set where the rest of the system recovery files are stored For example you will need to store the applications on one USB flash drive and the system recovery files on another USB flash drive Or store the applications on DVD and the system recovery files on a USB flash drive or vice versa 3 Check the Information area of the dialog box to determine the number of DVDs you will need and or the minimum amount of storage space required for copying your system s recovery files to USB flash drive s 4 Do one of the following If you are copying files to DVD insert a blank DVD into the optical disc drive If you are copying files to a USB flash drive connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility to your computer CAUTION All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive s will be erased during the process of creating the recovery DVDs media Be Sure to save the information stored on your external media to another Storage device before executing this procedure or use blank media 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utilit
140. m your backup media to your internal storage drive use the Restore option in the Windows Backup and Restore program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files O hai fe Control Panel Sytemand Securty Backup and Restore r ff Steech Control ane TE Cortina P r Hist Back up or restore your files ay Tuan off schedule is Create d epee ee r p Backup in progreia_ i m EJ Create a rpem repaer dec Lestateeere LT GE ires cof i7 Gi Bbeclinug gate Met Arvadleble in progres Mirer Poles in hibeanes and pemon folchers Por afl Leen Schedule Iheery Sanday st 100 Phi Erorr You can spire poe fabes Bhat we barked up on the cusrert a locaton Aitai Certi tector s ers file E Widows ary Tranche Wiee nithe back Sample Image Backup and Restore screen Learning the Basics Q Using the optical disc drive ly G TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program A prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the e internal storage drive Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file CO Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is a popular medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs or Blu ray Discs DVDs or BDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that were not available on previous video platforms These f
141. mber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the DC IN power light flashes amber during charging either a battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the battery pack see Changing the main battery on page 116 for information on replacing the main battery Mobile Computing 1 q Monitoring main battery power HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light 4 the ON OFF light 5 and the power button light near the upper left corner of the keyboard When the ON OFF light or power button light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Sleep command Power button UOD COCICIC I LC IOOC CIDO
142. memory has been lost Data stored in the computer s internal storage drive may not be affected Always save your data even when you are using Sleep mode If your battery fully discharges information that has not been saved will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see What to do when the main battery runs low on page 112 If you are running on battery power it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Charging batteries on page 108 The DC IN power light is blinking If the DC IN power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Cut off power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery The error condition will be interrupted and the DC IN power light will stop flashing 2 Put the battery back into the computer Do not connect the AC adaptor Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the AC adaptor may be defective and will need to be replaced If the DC IN power light starts flashing remove the battery and continue with the steps below 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer Leave the battery out of the computer Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the battery may need charging may be depleted or may be defec
143. mitment to preserving the environment Toshiba supports various trade in and recycling programs For details please visit us toshiba com green Contents Introduction oe cecccceesceescesescseescssessscessscssscesetsessssssensenennenen 40 This guide eseese 42 Safety COnS ee 43 Other iCONS used 43 Your computer s features and specifications 44 Other documentation eee ceeeeeseeeeeeeeteeeeenenen 44 Service OPTIONS oo eeeccceeseeseeeseseeeseseeeeseeeens 44 Chapter 1 Getting Started ccs escesssesesseeseeeeees 45 Selecting a place tO WOFK nccc 45 setting up a work environment 45 Keeping yourself comfortable uu 46 PU CCU UO ES ace ceeeteeeencotnaet neta nceeasaet ne enceteietees 46 Important information on your computer s COOLING TAN aereis 48 Setting UP your COMPUTED aeee 48 Connecting to a POWEF SOUICE eec 49 Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 8 52 Opening the display panel eee 52 34 Contents Turning ON the POWED noscere 53 Setting Up your SO WAre en 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba 54 Adding optional external devices 54 Adding memory optional ccccceceseeeeseeeeees 54 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 08 55 Recovering to out of box state recommended recovery method 56 Recovering without changing the internal Storage drive partitions een 98 Recovering to a custom size partition
144. mputer is on by looking at the ON OFF indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on Also try turning the computer off and then on If you are using an AC adaptor verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the DC IN power light If the indicator is glowing the computer is connected to a live external power source The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens Verify that the active program accepts text input Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Sleep mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Then shut down the computer via software or follow the steps if your program stops responding see Problems that are easy to fix on page 155 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 5 Problems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE Windows Error Recovery Windows did not shut down successfully message To continue select Start Windows normally This can happen if the computer was put into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed a program or driver may have prevented Windows from shutting down Data stored in the computer s
145. n capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a computer to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointer An icon usually an arrow that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse Used to point to and select activate on screen items such as icons menu items and buttons The shape and purpose of the pointer varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing pointing device Any device such as the touch pad or a mouse that enables you to move the pointer on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See Central Processing Unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties tThe attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date RAM Random Access Memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM Glossary 203 Random Access Memory See RAM Read Only Memory Se
146. n to power on the computer then quickly pressing the F12 key Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button 146 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Button Setting Allows you to set conditions for the buttons on the system control panel Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display NOTE gt gt Sd When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep mode press F5 For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 75 General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Keyboard Allows you to access the wake on keyboard function LAN Allows you to set networking functions Password Allows you to set a user password SATA Allows you to adjust settings for the internal storage drive interface USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep aie 1 4 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility displays whether the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function It also di
147. nce to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s ports 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact either Toshiba s Support Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems and is only applicable if your computer has a modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by mea
148. nd Eject Media icon If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware If the computer has a spring loaded adapter slot see step 2 otherwise skip to step 3 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 31 Using the Memory card reader 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media CAUTION Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Chapter 5 Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter NOTE The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the Sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
149. ndicates technical information about A the computer 2 dS HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips Ss Z DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text a ON gt 4 4 Introduction Other documentation Your computer s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer oO Y Sample Illustration System icons Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the User s Guide this document A Quick Start Card A Resource Guide It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its standard limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on
150. nectivity requires a WiMAX enabled device and subscription to a WiMAX broadband service WiIMAX connectivity may require you to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost Availability of WiMAX is limited check with your service provider for details on availability and network limitations Broadband performance and results may vary due to environment factors and other variables Intel wireless WiMAX adapters are engineered manufactured tested and quality checked to ensure that they meet all necessary local and governmental regulatory agency requirements for the regions that they are designated and or marked to ship into In many instances Intel is required to provide test data to prove regional and local compliance to regional and governmental regulations before certification or approval to use the product is granted Intel s wireless WiMAX EEPROM firmware and software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance EMC These parameters include without limitation RF power spectrum usage channel scanning and RF exposure 19 For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties of the software provided in binary format with the wireless WIMAX adapters e g the EEPROM and firmware Furthermore if you use any patches utilities or code with the Intel wireless WiMAX adapters that have been manipulate
151. nees 132 TOSHIBA Assist 000aaeeeeeenrereernn 133 SACUIC ccececcecsesceccesseeseseeseeeeesessueeeesssueeseeeaeas 134 Protect amp a eee ne 135 OPTIMIZE cece ccc ccc eeceeseeseseeseeseeeeeneseaes 136 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 137 TOSHIBA Application Installer 137 Setting passwords eeren 138 Using a supervisor password 138 Using a user password sesccccscccccercrre 140 Deleting a user paSSWword ccccens 140 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility a 141 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility a 142 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 0 a 143 Mouse Utility onnen 144 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 145 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility eee 147 starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 147 USB Sleep and Charge uu cece eee 147 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge ccce 149 Power supply mode settings 149 TOSHIBA Button Support eee 150 TOSHIBA Accessibility 0 cesses nee 151 TOSHIBA eco Utility wooo seen 152 TOSHIBA Service Station ou eee 153 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ann 153 3 8 Contents Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 155 Problems that are easy to fiX oo eee nee 155 Problems when you turn on the computer 156 The Windows operating system is not NV OGG acoestes ds sostioestseetieaceateeesesosenecnsessueanteteneseats 158 Using Startup options to fix problems 159 Internet problems eccere 160 The Windows operating system can help VOU ne te re ere ner 160 Fixing a problem wi
152. netie all sectors on the hard disk This process may take several hours depending on the size of your hard drive Coe Jee Com Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen Getting Started 69 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 4 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost Be sure you have saved your work to external media see Backing up your work on page 98 and created recovery DVDs media see Creating recovery DVDs media on page 63 before proceeding 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive When the process is complete a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been erased 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive you can check its status as follows 1 Click Start Right click Computer Select Manage Click Disk Management nan A U N Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click Start All Programs My Toshiba and then TOSHIBA Application Installer Click Next Cli
153. nformation is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM Central Processing Unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to whic
154. ng off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears HEG i a heidene sad baund y Bomm Ophomi p Ed ftin Saing Be Ele Change settings for the plan Balanced Chaa The Cane ured dial ceri that phi minh poor Cpe ho lee E Tom olf thee dipi 3 minei W Putthecomputerto wee 15 minuten 3E Adani pun brighten o lf Chpuge k AHH ed preven wettest Gaines del aut umng tor the ple Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears 4 Double click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure Select the power plan that you want to customize and P then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Power buttons and lid Lid close action Power button action PCI Express Processor power management Display Multimedia settings Battery Restore plan defaults Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want from the drop down lists 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power bsd Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the d
155. ng the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds He You may record sounds using the computer s internal microphone or by connecting an optional external microphone Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the computer 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories and then Sound Recorder Start Recording 0 00 00 Start Recording Stop Recording button Sample Image Sound Recorder screen 1 2 8 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the Web Camera 3 Click the Start Recording button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop Recording button The Save As dialog box appears 6 To save the file type a file name and then click Save Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones
156. nition video HD BIOS Basic Input Output System Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices This is the basic unit of measure used in modem communications and is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its internal storage drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the external media before checking the internal storage drive bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed tThe speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer Glossary 1 O5 cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used i
157. nly you can still use the touch pads control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the touch pad To disable tapping only use the Mouse Properties option in the Windows Control Panel 4 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in display but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below An HDMI compatible television or external display device via the HDMI Out port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port god OOes 5 J a G G G eoa OO FO HDMI Out port Sample Illustration Video ports RGB Monitor port Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI Out port you must purchase an HDMI cable Connecting an HDMI compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI compatible television or display device to the computer Connect one end of an HDMI cable not included with your computer to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer and then connect the other end of the cable to your television or display device Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information Your computer will automatically detect the external display device Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily at
158. not click Back to return to the previous step Close all programs and save all open files Click Finish and then Yes to begin the system restore Your Windows operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen restore point was created and then the computer will be automatically restarted Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data Fortunately the Windows operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to optical disc drives or hard drives An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails If you want to copy the recovery files to DVDs you will need an optional external writable optical disc drive with the capability to write information to discs Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs or a storage drive NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power Connect the AC adaptor before continuing 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it and or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive Click Start Click C
159. ns of a standard jack called the USOC RJTIC A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENS on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENS contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ HFTXXXX The digits represented by the are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label D Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this 1t may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might
160. o Windows online Help 1 62 lf Something Goes Wrong Memory problems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even software related Your computer has two memory module slots Both slots are located under the keyboard and should only be accessed by a Toshiba authorized service provider G TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Ai Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adaptor or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The DC IN power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord cable Make sure the AC adaptor and power cord cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the DC IN power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adaptor and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off th
161. o loud sound can harm your hearing Playing optical media If you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disc try launching the optical disc manually To do this follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Double click the optical disc drive icon The drive will run the optical disc If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disc 1 04 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Recording optical media Depending on the configuration your computer may come with an optical disc drive that allows you to Play pre recorded and recorded optical media Read write data and multi media files to recordable optical media For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer s detailed specifications at pcsupport toshiba com NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media e g CD or DVD or optical media players recorders in certain cases your Toshiba optical disc drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo or play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical
162. ocket to ensure a Secure electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury AWARNNG Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger 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 or charger AC adaptor Power cord cable E AC adaptor cord 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor N we ee Sample Illustration Connecting the power cord cable to the AC adaptor AWARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling O OC 2 _ Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Conn
163. ocumentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To make the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer If a USB cable was not included with your printer you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store Getting Started TI Connecting a printer If your printer supports Plug and Play your computer may automatically recognize the printer the printer is then ready for use Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions TECHNICAL NOTE To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play check its documentation If your printer does not support Plug and Play you can set up the printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 77 To connect a printer to your computer e lt gt 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these steps to set it up for the first time You only ne
164. om another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are the Windows Vista Home Basic and Windows 7 operating systems optical disc drive A drive which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data music or videos palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial 202 Glossary password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices Whe
165. on this indicates a power mismatch Do the following 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the AC adaptor for example DC 19V 3 95A 2 Check the INPUT specifications on the bottom of the computer The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer 3 If the specifications do not match locate and use the AC adaptor that shipped with your computer If the specifications do match contact Toshiba See Contacting Toshiba on page 179 The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example o The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears The operating system takes a long time to start lf Something Goes Wrong 1 DO The Windows operating system is not working The operating system responds differently from the normal routine gt The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your syst
166. onfiguring options 83 powering down 83 Shut down 83 starting again from 85 using 82 hot key backlight 189 disabling or enabling wireless devices 188 display brightness 187 Internet 185 keyboard overlays 189 optical disc drive 185 Output Display switch 186 Sleep mode 185 zoom 189 zoom in 189 zoom out 189 Hot Key Cards 183 Hot key functions 184 icon desktop 124 moving to desktop 124 recycle bin 124 safety 43 installing a charged battery 118 battery 116 memory modules 54 mouse 76 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 45 internal storage drive Index 209 recovery 55 Internet hot key 185 K keyboard Alt keys 92 backlit 93 character keys 92 Ctrl keys 92 Fn key 92 function keys 92 hot keys 189 special Windows keys 92 troubleshooting 163 using 91 keyboard external 76 keys backlit 93 Ctrl Fn Alt 92 function keys 92 L LEDs system indicator lights 111 AC adaptor light 110 battery light 51 DC IN power light 49 50 ON OFF light 53 82 85 88 Web Camera light 128 Licenses 32 lock computer using 89 maintaining your battery 120 manual eject hole optical disc drive 101 memory adding optional 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media 130 removing memory media 130 using 129 microphone using 127 monitor connecting 74 monitor problems troubleshooting 164 monitoring battery power 110 mouse installing 76 mouse utility 144 moving the computer 89 network accessing 1
167. ong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxemburg Malawi Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico Monaco Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Oman Pakistan Panama 1 CO Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar R union Romania Russia Saint Martin Saipan San Marino Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Tahiti Taiwan Turkey Turk Islands Ukraine UAE United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay USA Vatican Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands Zimbabwe Approved Countries Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi Fi Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Canada USA Approved Countries Regions for the Realtek RTL8188CE This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Albania Argentina Aruba Netherlands Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia an
168. ons in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada Chile China Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Korea Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK Uruguay USA Venezuela Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature 29 In some situations or environments the use of Blueto
169. onsuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Please see Maintaining your battery on page 120 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate NOTE For optimum optical media performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power For more information about Windows power plans see Power Plans on page 114 The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration
170. ontal scrolling active area 1 oy Sling your rar along te rigmor Of by sliding your finger along the right or bottom edge of the touch pad as described above 2 Without lifting your finger from the touch pad start moving your finger ina Sample Illustration circular motion on the touch pad Circular scrolling 3 To scroll in the opposite direction vertically reverse the direction of the circular motion 4 To stop scrolling lift your finger off of the touch pad To enable circular scrolling click on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba T E A Assist Click the Device Settings tab and then ey opal click on Settings Double click on Scrolling horizontally and then double click on One Finger Scrolling Enable Circular Motion scrolling and click OK To zoom In lt Place two fingers close together on the touch pad and then slide them apart To zoom out Place two fingers slightly aparton Sample Illustrati the touch pad and then slide them alin ration together Sample Illustration Zooming out Getting Started 13 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing the on screen pointer may seem to move or jump around by itself to random locations on the screen The on screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text click buttons and activate other user interface elements For help with these problems try one
171. ontrol Panel lf Something Goes Wrong 1 T Develop good computing habits 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading Follow the on screen instructions to back up your files For more help click Start Help and Support and search for back up files General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware printers pointing devices external hard drives optical disc drive writers scanners etc and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser Create a restore point refer to Saving system configuration with restore points on page 175 Before installing anything use the System Restore utility to set a restore point see the section titled restore points If anything goes wrong you will then be able to easily restore the Windows operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation undoing any changes that the installation process introduced Back up your critical data see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 176 Have your back up DVD s on hand in case you need any files from them Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the comp
172. ooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices B uetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your computer Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information 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 contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information 20 Approved Countries Regions for use Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regi
173. or an external monitor To do this press F5 once If this does not correct the problem press F5 again to return the display priority to its previous setting HINT Pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cord cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press F5 to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look correct You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Personalize This opens the Personalization window Choose a theme for your desktop background under Colors Sounds and Screen Saver or change the settings for each of these components individually Click Display and then Change display settings to choose the screen resolution lf Something Goes Wrong Display problems 1 60 NOTE To improve screen resolution and increase decrease screen size press Fn 2 to zoom in and Fn 1 to zoom out For more information see the Windows online Help A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type
174. or more of the following Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with the touch pad You may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of your hand as you type Also accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type Temporarily disable the touch pad so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you type See Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 73 Disable the tapping feature If you disable tapping only you can still use the touch pad s control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the touch pad Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by computer model The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel For more information please visit www support toshiba com and enter the phrase Mouse pointer jumps around as you type into the Search field Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default To enable disable the touch pad press F2 For more information see Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 185 NOTE Alternately you can disable only the tapping feature If you disable tapping o
175. orage drive problems Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with external media usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical problems are You are having trouble accessing a drive or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking NOTE This feature is not available for optical disc drives Run Error checking which analyzes the directories and files on the storage drive and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk box appears 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the storage drive Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for a long time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then Disk Defragmenter After it opens click Defragment disk lf Something Goes Wrong 1 6 Optical disc drive problems
176. orer NOTE If you pause with your mouse on All Programs it will open it up You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list Click the Windows Explorer icon on the taskbar 2 In the left part of the window double click Computer to expand the window In the left part of the window click the line that ends in C 4 In the right part of the window double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window In the right part of the window double click Windows NT In the right part of the window double click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 7 Inthe right part of the window double click wordpad The operating system opens WordPad To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Learning the Basics Saving your work 99 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This example uses the Start menu s Search programs and files field to start WordPad 1 Click Start to display the Start menu The Search programs and files field appears at the bottom of the Start menu Default Programs Search programs Help and Support and files field gt All Programs Search programs and files Shut down Sample Image Search programs
177. ose all other applications during BD playback s BD player does not support DVD playback Please use Windows Media player or TOSHIBA DVD Player for DVD playback s BD playback feature support may vary with each BD Please contact content publisher directly with any questions Do not play a Blu ray Disc when recording a TV program whether live or pre scheduled Doing so may cause Blu ray Disc playback or television program recording errors While playing a BD J title keyboard short cut and resume play functions are not supported s BD player does not support HD DVDs Blu ray Discs with high definition content is required for HD viewing Do not place your computer in sleep or hibernate mode while the Blu ray Disc player is running The region code of your BD video must match the region code of your BD player Otherwise the BD will not play properly Region codes can be set from the BD software that came with your computer Make sure to connect your computer s power cord cable to a live electrical outlet via the AC Adaptor when playing a BD otherwise Blu ray Disc playback may not operate smoothly 1 10 lf Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer s speakers Adjust the volume control Try pressing F12 to see if volume mute 1s disabled Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up If you are using extern
178. oss public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit H ndler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please contact A R T http www art telecom fr for applicable procedures to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter Autorit de R gulation des T l communications http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale
179. oth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or gt Sd 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 device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the B uetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Taiwan Unless approved for any model accre
180. ou are using an HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDMI cable If viewing High Definition content on an external monitor your system may not support this function For more information see Viewing Blu ray Disc movies on page 99 Online content accessed through the Blu ray Disc is not displaying Make sure you are connected to the Internet While viewing a Blu ray Disc movie the sound is not coming from the computer s speakers You can change the destination of the audio signal in Sound properties in the Control Panel NOTE lf Something Goes Wrong 1 69 Optical disc drive problems Blu ray Disc player Technology Compatibility and or performance issues are possible Certain interactive features may not be supported due to compatibility network settings or other conditions Advanced Access Content System AACS keys are integrated into your computer for copy protection purposes Occasional renewal is required and will initially be provided at no charge After the initial period Corel Corporation will provide AACS key renewals pursuant to its then current terms and conditions For more information on AACS key visit www aacsla com home s Depending on BD content you may experience frame dropping or lower performance Viewing on an external display requires an RGB HDCP supported HDMI port External power is required for viewing BD content Dual view feature is not supported You must cl
181. ould not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 90 for instructions 1 T 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits On a regular basis back up the information stored on your internal storage drive Use Windows to back up files or the entire computer to an optical disc or external hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Use the Windows operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc or external hard disk Copy files to a rewritable external storage device Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to external media on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your internal storage drive and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come
182. part of your network If you have enabled any security provisions closed system MAC address filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases The Windows operating system wireless management utility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter a USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it does the utility may be disabling the Windows operating system wireless management utility in which case you must use the adapter s management utility If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to determine if this is the case contact that vendor s support group for further advice DVD and BD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs or BDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD or BD title try the following Steps 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray lf Something Goes Wrong 1 13 Develop good computing habits 3 Use the DVD or BD player software that came with your computer to view DVD or BD movies 4 Clean the disc and try again A dirty drive can also cause audio problems If you have tried several disc
183. peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back Doing so could damage the system Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object Pass the locking end through the loop 3 __ Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 95 for further information E HINT Some programs have an autom
184. printer s manufacturer lf Something Goes Wrong 1 11 Wireless networking problems The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems specifically wireless Wi Fi networking The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks and may be for more advanced users If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology please see Windows Help and Support or contact your computer technician gt If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi Fi adapter verify that the Wireless antenna is ON the wireless indicator light 7 will be lit Verify that your computer can detect access points or routers If it can detect a Wi Fi access point or router then it may be a configuration issue Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter gt If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service Provi
185. printer See also upload drag To hold down the mouse button while moving the pointer to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM Digital Versatile or Video Disc Read Only Memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable eSATA An external device that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer Very useful in storing and transferring large files executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device 1 98 Glossary F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document
186. problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com 1 80 lf Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Customer Support Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site us toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan pcsupport toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America acclaim toshiba com Toshiba USA Self Service support web site la
187. pth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that 1s capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller Alternating Current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare Direct Current DC application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program 194 Glossary backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged Basic Input Output System BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second Blu ray Disc BD Offering more storage capacity than DVDs the format was developed to allow for more data storage and to enable recording and playback of high defi
188. ptimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears 3 TOSHIBA Button Suppo hs TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Button Support Ltt fou can update and assign other applications to the function buttons using the TOSHIBA Button Support utility Change object Button Name eco Allocation Description CT Target Path Option OK Cancel Apply Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name select the button whose function is to be customized 3 Make the desired selections Click Close Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 ol TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function TOSHIBA Accessibili Setting for Fn StickyKey TOSHIBA Use Fn StickyKey if you want to create Fn key combinations by pressing one key at a time Use Fr StickyKey U Options Press the Fn key twice to lock P ake a sound when Fn key is pressed M yKey status on screen S Automatic reset Un stick the Fn key if the keyboard is idle for l Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Start
189. ptopforums toshiba com Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users Toshiba s worldwide offices If Something Goes Wrong 181 Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia France Toshiba Syst mes France S A 7 Rue Ampere B P 131 92800 Puteaux C dex France Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041 Agrate Brianza Milano Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Spain Toshiba Information Systems Espa a S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa la Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH LeibnizstraBe 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Mexico Toshiba de M xico S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DE United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom 1 82 lf Somethin
190. r Options window appears 4 Double click Battery to display the battery options a Select the power plan that you want to customize and P then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active a E Battery Critical battery action On battery 10 Plugged in 10 Critical battery level Low battery notification Low battery action Reserve battery level Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the internal storage drive optical disc drive or other optional devices 1 1 4 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power gt Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Enable Sleep or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again o Use the Windows power saving option plans These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can increase the length of time you can use the computer
191. re you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click Save File names The Windows operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters You may use all the letters numbers and other characters on the keyboard except for these characters gt lt File names are not case sensitive Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a doc docx extension Any file name with an extension of doc docx is assumed to be a Learning the Basics O Printing your work Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows online Help Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 77 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it i If you use more than one printer or are changing print
192. recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant s image has been registered TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identification of a user and may incorrectly recognize faces that are similar to the registrant s In addition bright background light and or shadows may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly If recognition fails log on to your computer using your Windows password 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 1 42 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help NOTE The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have This is normal and does not indicate a problem To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then c PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect amp Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears 2 Click the
193. rotect amp Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents J SECURE Aa Fo PC Diagnostic HDD F Tool Protection PROTECT amp FIX Ej OPTIMIZE You can protect your computer and easily fix it Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect amp Fix tab Utiliti 1 36 OA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Hardware Settings TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents O SECURE P Faj Hit 3 Mouse Accessibility TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA a Button Hardw Face Rec Sleep Utility PROTECT amp FIX Ej OPTIMIZE TOSHIBA Eco Utility You can keep your computer more secure Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab Utilities 1 3 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery DVDs media that can be used to return your system to its out of box state if necessary For detailed information on using the utility to create recovery DVDs media see Creating recovery DVDs media
194. s you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs media before using your system for the first time See Creating recovery DVDs media on page 63 and Restoring from recovery DVDs media on page 66 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE s During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive without restoring the information on the drive See Erasing the Internal Storage Drive on page 67 for more information s When you restore your system only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored Any files that you created are not restored during this process Be sure to separately save the files you have created to external media using Windows Backup or another backup program For more information see Backing up your work on page 98 gt Recovering to out of box state recommended recovery method CAUTION Recovering an internal storage drive to its out of box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recover
195. s 122 troubleshooting 164 battery light is blinking 158 bookmarked site not found 160 checking device properties 161 computer will not start 156 contacting Toshiba 179 corrupted damaged data files 167 data entire system backup 176 DC IN power light is blinking 157 Device Manager 161 Disk Defragmenter 166 display error message 165 display problems screen is blank 164 DVD BD player 172 eject button 167 error message warning resume failure 157 Error checking 166 external display problems 165 external keyboard 163 external monitor 164 good computing habits 173 hard disk drive is slow 166 HD content Blu ray Disc 168 Help and Support Windows operating system 160 high pitched noise 170 installing hardware software 177 keyboard 163 keyboard will not respond 156 memory problems 162 missing files trouble accessing a drive 166 online content Blu ray Disc 168 on screen eject button 168 optical disc drive 167 power and batteries 162 printer 170 restore points 175 screen does not look correct flickers 164 slow Internet connection 160 sound system 170 sound Blu ray Disc 168 trouble running discs 168 Index 213 trouble running programs 167 URL address not found 160 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 178 USB Wakeup function does not work 178 Windows operating system not working 158 wireless networking 171 turning off computer 78 computer more quickly 80 options 78 turnin
196. s and all fail consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned 5 Verify that your computer recognizes your optical disc drive by clicking Start and then Computer The optical disc drive should appear in the list 6 See Checking device properties on page 161for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical disc drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM or BD ROM movie or title Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the following steps 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options Click Choose when to turn off the display in the left pane To turn off the display select Never in the drop down lists 4 Click Save changes The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize in the menu 2 Click Screen Saver in the lower right corner of the window 3 Select None from the Screen saver drop down list 4 Click OK Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you sh
197. shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1 1 1 SHIBAURA MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2010 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved 31 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTI
198. splays the remaining battery capacity Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility To start this utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then Sleep Utility USB Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power DC 5V to the USB port even when the computer is in Sleep mode Hibernation mode or shutdown state powered off This function can only be used for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible port Compatible ports are USB ports that have the 4 symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players However the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases power on the computer to charge the device 148 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility NOTE When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled USB bus power DC 5V will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF USB bus power DC 5V is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports However some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power DC 5V As for the specifications of the external devices please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifi
199. t H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than some external media and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Glossary 1 QO HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format providing better picture quality than analog signal HDMI CEC HDMI Consumer Electronics Control One A V component can control another while using this function if connected with HDMI cables See also HDMI Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Sleep Suspend hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn keycan set system options or control system parameters such as the wireless mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer
200. tach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software C 2 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the side of the computer 3 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Getting Started 15 Using external display devices 4 Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device NOTE In the future you can change the display settings by pressing F5 or by configuring the display properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously NOTE some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key F5 Press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only TV or other
201. th Device Manager 161 Checking device properties cccseeeeees 161 Memory problem ccccceessssssseeeeesessseees 162 Power and the batteries 0 cccseeceeseeeeeeseeeeen 162 Keyboard proDleMs cccccccecssssssseeeesessseeees 163 Display problems soccer 164 Disk or storage drive problems cceceeee 166 Error checking c2tescccidincsssssneteoss sancessaanayoreteaees 166 Optical disc drive problems 167 Sound system problems ne 170 Printer ProDl MS ccccccsccssseeeessssseseeeessseseeeees 170 Wireless networking probleMS cccceeeeee 171 DVD and BD operating problems 172 Develop good computing habits 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 174 If you need further assistance 179 Before you contact Toshiba ccceeeeeeee 179 Contacting Toshiba uu cece cece eseeeeeeees 179 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 180 Toshiba s worldwide OffiCes ccececccceeeeeeees 181 Contents 39 Appendix A Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards cscs 183 Hot KOY Cald eee eee 183 Using the Hot Key Cards nccc 184 Hot key functions ccecce 184 MONO esses scones niee E EEE 185 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 185 INPUT AW OU nenn 185 Optical disc drive cen 185 Output Display SWITCH o n 186 Display brightness cccecccessseeeeessseeeeeeens 187
202. the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery G TECHNICAL NOTE The recharging of the battery cannot occur when A your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor i to run applications features and devices Your computer s Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge 5 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer locate the center of the display panel 2 Gently raise the panel 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle Sample Illustration Opening the display panel NOTE 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 CAUTION l0 avoid damaging the display panel
203. the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow white and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord cable Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows white If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged Mobile Computing 1 21 Disposing of used batteries A WARNING Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire and never al
204. the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor Getting Started DO Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the C drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or by using recovery DVDs media if you have created such media To recover using the first method follow the procedure below To recover using the second method see Restoring from recovery DVDs media on page 66 To recover using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer 3 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard TOSHIBA Sample Image Warning screen 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Selecting a process gt Please select an option Fimcowery of Fedory Default Sofware Recover to out of box state Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive Sample Image Selecting a Process screen
205. the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 155 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using your computer effectively summarizes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your computer The Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer contains important safety information Please read the safety instructions carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you attempt to use your computer in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage the computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat Read the Provide adequate ventilation section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer AS 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To k
206. titions from your hard drive Pied e Canai Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to out of box state ry Wizard Recovery of Factory Default Software Please select a recovery method Recover lo oul ol boo slate Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Pecower to a custom sine partition ECEE Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding see Backing up your work on page 98 N Click Next to begin the recovery When the process is complete a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered 8 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the C drive Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 98 If you have created other partitions for example a D drive those partitions will remain intact and any information on them will not be affected NOTE During
207. tive Turn the computer on insert the battery and then leave the computer running for several hours which will deliver a slow steady trickle charge to the battery Once the battery has been trickle charged it may begin working correctly again 1 D 8 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working If the trickle charging does not prove effective visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com and see the Support Bulletin Step Charging the computer s battery click the Ask Iris link and search for the support bulletin by name 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet preferably in a different room If the computer starts normally there may be a problem with the AC outlet itself or the voltage level available from it 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer model The computer may not be able to start from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current amperage than the computer requires even if the rated voltage is correct and the plug fits correctly in the DC IN socket The labels on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage V and current A for each device The voltage level must match exactly The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer The battery light is blinking when the computer is on If the battery light is blinking when the computer is
208. to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process NOTE Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or recontigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply some software may differ from its retail version if available and may not include user manuals or all program functionality 42 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your
209. ttery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode 120 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter To fully discharge your battery pack hS hS Periodically 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 below 1 2 5 Turn off the computer s power Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 Operate
210. tting up 77 troubleshooting 170 USB compatible 76 printing a file 97 problem solving contacting Toshiba 179 Startup options 159 program starting 93 program starting from Start menu 93 projector connecting 74 R real time clock RTC battery 107 recording sounds 127 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 69 creating recovery DVDs media 63 erasing internal storage drive 67 installing drivers and applications 69 internal storage drive 55 out of box state 56 restoring from recovery DVDs media 66 to custom size partition 61 without changing drive partitions 58 recycle bin icon 124 registering computer 54 removing Index 211 an optical disc with computer on 104 and optical disc with computer off 105 battery from the computer 116 restarting computer 82 restore points troubleshooting 175 restoring your work 98 running computer on battery power 106 S safety computer 122 disposing of batteries 120 icons 43 precautions 46 safety precautions battery 119 saving files 95 96 Search programs and files field starting a program 95 selecting a place to work 45 power plan options 114 video cables 74 setting low battery notifications 113 setting up AC adaptor 49 adding memory optional 54 communications 126 computer 48 software Setup Wizard 53 work environment 45 settings customize computer settings 88 display output 75 Shut down button 80 command 80 computer 80 Hibernation mode 8
211. u have turned off the computer close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Plans on page 114 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 132 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Taking care of your battery on page 119 NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and or display Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Getting Started 89 Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all drive activity has ended the internal storage drive and optical disc drive indicator lights stop glowing and all external
212. uce the risk of damage that could be caused by head to disk contact HDD Protection Choose whether to enable or disable HDD Protection i e N ON OFF Detection Level Higher Detection Level is more sensitive for the movement OFF HIGH Battery cy i Q Level 3 AC Power Ey O Level 3 Display icon on the Notification area Taskbar Setup Detail Default 3D Viewer Sample Image TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enable HDD protection or select OFF to disable HDD protection Set the battery and AC power detection levels as desired Click OK 1 44 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then P under Devices and Printers click Mouse or click the Mouse m icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Mouse Properties x Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Device Settings Button configuration Devices Synaptics TouchPad V6 2 on PS 2 Port v Right handed Left handed Right Left Primary Click Normal Select Secondary Click Context Normal Drag Menu Special Drag Double Click Speed Double click the folder to test your setting If the folder does not open or close try using a slower setting Enables
213. ult Software and then click Next Select one of the following options Recover to out of box state recommended recovery method If you want to recover the original factory image Recover without changing the hard drive partitions If you want to recover the C partition only leaving other partitions you have created intact Recover to a custom size partition If you want to recover the C drive to its out of box state and specify a custom size for the C drive Note This option deletes all other partitions from the drive Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process When the process is complete a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Erasing the Internal Storage Drive CAUTION Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive including the partitions Be sure to create recovery DVDs media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal Storage drive NOTE If you want to restore the internal storage drive use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive For more information see Recovering the Internal Storage Drive on page 55 63 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive To delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your re
214. used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc CAUTION OUuseamicro or mini SD Card an SD adapter is required CAUTION 0 avoid damaging your card or computer never insert a Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo card without an adapter into the Memory card reader Compatibility is not guaranteed even with an adapter See your system s Detailed Specifications for a compatibility list The Memory card reader may also support other types of media NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of the Windows operating system 1 30 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the Memory card reader Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices 1 Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place Sample Illustration Inserting memory media CAUTION When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Removing memory media 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons button if necessary in the notification area and then re selecting the Safely Remove Hardware a
215. uter If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software Restart the Windows operating system Always restart the Windows operating system after each installation even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so This will ensure that the installation is completed and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your computer system install just one at a time creating restore points immediately before each successive installation This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 1 Back up critical data 2 Create a restore point 1 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Install one item of hardware or software Restart the Windows operating system Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications email business applications etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed USB Sleep and Charge is not
216. wing in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password CAUTION you choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it TOSHIBA is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer Utilities 1 39 Setting passwords To set a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab ke 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears TOSHIBA m Supervisor Password Not Registered C Registered m User Password Mode Able to run HWSetup O Unable to run Hw Setup Sample Image Supervisor Password tab 4 Click Registered 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 6 Click OK The supervisor password utility dialog box appears 7 Select
217. x Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once then click Start Task Manager The Windows Task Manager window appears 159 1 56 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task Closing all programs should allow you to continue working If it does not power off your computer and then restart it Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adaptor check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the co
218. xembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Mozambique Netherlands Antilles Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Trinidad Tunisia Turkey UAE United Arab Ukraine United Kingdom Emirates Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Zimbabwe following table Approved Countries Regions for the Realtek RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jate Japan Teleco Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Mozambique Neth
219. y For more information see Backing up your work on page 98 NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor You can recover the original factory image returning the computer to its out of box state using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs media if you have created such media To recover using the first method follow the procedure below To recover using the second method see Restoring from recovery DVDs media on page 66 To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer Getting Started 5 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard i TOSHIBA Sample Image Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard Selecting a process gt Please Select an option Recovery of Factory Default Sofware Recower to out of box stabe Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and par
220. y dialog box 6 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the copy process NOTE If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially for example 1 of 3 2 of 3 etc so that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Restoring from recovery DVDs media on page 66 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs media CAUTION Ihe recovery process deletes information stored on the internal Storage drive Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 98 NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process It is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor If you have created recovery DVDs media for your system you can restore your system from such media if necessary For example if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs media For instructions on creating recovery DVDs media see Creating recovery DVDs media on page 63 With recovery media you can Recover to out of box state recommended recovery method Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions
221. you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers gt Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Device Settings You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click OK Utilities 1 45 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system To access it Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then A HWSetup or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in Ae the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears TOSHIBA use LAN SATA Button Setting General Password Display Boot Priorty Keyboard TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your computer Setup BIOS Version 1 00 11 25 2010 EC Version 1 00 Sample Image TOSHIBA HWSetup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs o Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power butto

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