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1. ccccccesecsseeecssessenee 86 Using the optical disc Orive cccccccesecceeees 86 Optical disc drive components seee 87 Media control DUttONS cc cece cseeteeteeees 88 Inserting an optical dist sccccecsseeeee 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Playing optical Media cccccccesssesecseeees 89 Recording optical Media cccceeeeeeeseeees 90 Removing a disc with the computer off 91 Toshiba s online resources cceecceeeeeeseeeeseereees 91 2 4 Contents Chapter 3 Mobile COMPUTING scessssscsssecsssessecssseessseessees 92 Toshiba s energy Saver G SIQN cccccceecseeeeees 92 Running the computer on battery power 92 Battery Notice cette acct viet area tele icenetssiese 93 Power Management cccccscccesecseeeneeees 94 Charging the main battery cece 94 Charging the RTC battery ccc 95 Monitoring main battery POWET cccceeeeeees 96 Determining remaining battery power 97 What to do when the main battery runs low 98 Setting battery notifications c cece 98 Conserving battery POWEF ccceseeseeeeeees 99 Power IAIN sce ccsstecand ctectielioh ees eared Gees 100 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 06 101 Changing the main battery cc ceeeceeee eens 102 Removing the battery from the computer 102 Inserti
2. Sample Image TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop down list depending on the type of external media you want to use 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 Getting Started 6 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive y 4 Do one of the following amp Ifyou 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 I information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive s will be erased during the process of creating the recovery 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 utility 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 me
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4. Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare not included with your computer K2 Ww 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 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 the Start button and in the Search field type Power Options In the list that appears above click on your selection The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Mobile Computing 99 Monitoring main battery power 3 Click Change advanced power settings
5. 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 4 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 France 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 l Autorit de R gulation des T l communications http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre Italia License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per luso interno Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire 14 Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik
6. HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you periodically operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely W i CAUTION Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before discharging the battery For more information see Backing up your work on page 85 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 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
7. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears 4 Double click Battery to display the battery options F Power Options y ES Advanced setings Select the power plan that you want to customize and then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power j Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active vy Multimedia settings Battery 4 Critical battery action Low battery level Critical battery level On battery 3 Plugged in 3 Low battery notification Low battery action j Reserve battery level Restore pian defaults oD cone d 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 amp How the computer is configured om How much you use the internal storage drive or other optional devices 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 om Use the Windows power saving option plans These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By
8. 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 the Start button Control Panel System and Security and then System 2 Inthe left pane click System protection The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears 3 Click Create 158 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5 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 Click Close
9. 2 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 AC 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 Something Goes Wrong Power and the batteries 1 41 If the AC 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 the 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 102 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 If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the A
10. NOTE In the future you can change the display settings by pressing F4 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 78 Getting Started Customizing your computer s settings The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key F4 Press F4 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each time you press the F4 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 Ww Built in display and external monitor simultaneously Ww External monitor only 2 Ww Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Ww Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop F4 Output BY O LCD CRT Multi Monitor O00 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 t
11. 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 break 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 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 162 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a 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 Lithi
12. However it is strongly recommended that you create recovery media If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted you can restore your system from your recovery media Also if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media before using your system for the first time See Creating recovery media on page 65 and Restoring from recovery media on page 67 NOTE e 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 69 for more information 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 85 Z Ww KZ Ww Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out of box state recommended r
13. Index 01 manual eject hole online resources optical disc drive 87 Toshiba 91 media control buttons optical disc mute button 88 Auto Run feature 89 next track button 88 handling 89 play pause button 88 inserting 88 previous track button 88 using 88 volume increase decrease buttons 88 memory adding optional 45 check total memory 53 removing memory module slot cover 47 Memory card reader inserting memory media 114 removing memory media 115 using 114 memory module installation 45 inserting into socket 48 removing 50 52 microphone using 112 monitor connecting 77 monitor problems troubleshooting 148 monitoring battery power 96 mouse utility 129 moving the computer 79 network accessing 112 connecting your computer 112 networking wireless 111 notification area 111 0 ON OFF indicator light 97 playing optical media 89 positioning 89 recording optical media 90 removing with computer off 91 removing with computer on 89 optical disc drive components 87 drive in use indicator light 87 eject button 87 handling an optical disc 89 inserting an optical disc 88 manual eject hole 87 playing optical media 89 recording optical media 90 removing a disc 89 91 troubleshooting 151 using 86 87 optical discs troubleshooting 152 optical media recording 90 optional external devices adding 44 other documentation 31 P password deleting a supervisor 124 deleting a user 126 instant password 123 power on password 123
14. J SECURE PROTECT amp FIX ol OPTIMIZE You can keep your computer more secure ee Sel Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab Utiliti 1 20 TOSHIBA Assist Protect amp Fix The feature available in this category is TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents 2 CONNECT o SECURE PC Diagnostic Tool al PROTECT amp FIX ol OPTIMIZE You can protect your computer and easily fix it Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect amp Fix tab Utilities 21 TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Hardware Settings TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility K Ww oo TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents FR connecs p a O Mose Accessibilty TOSHIBA TOSHIBAFace TOSHIRAEO USE Sleep and Kardwa 209 f Charge a a Recognition unity PROTECT amp FIX 3 OPTIMIZE You can optenge your computer Web site Help Close Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab 22 Utilities TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can be use
15. 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 15 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 depth 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 is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller
16. Mini SD Micro SD SDHC SDXC or MultiMediaCard MMC media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc CAUTION Jouseamicro or mini SD Card an SD adapter is required 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 Inserting memory media NOTE To locate your Memory card reader please refer to your Quick Start document The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices 1 Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down Exploring Your Computer s Features 5 Using the Memory card reader 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place Sample Illustration Inserting memory media 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 vo Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons button a if necessary in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again
17. Use the pointing device e g touch pad Accupoint or tablet pen whichever is available with your notebook computer or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball with a comfortable hand posture Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force lt Itis helpful to change the type of pointing device that you use on a regular basis to avoid working in just one hand posture Taking breaks and varying tasks Change they way you work so that you are not stuck in the same posture for long periods of time Some people find it comfortable to occasionally stand while using the notebook To do this properly the notebook needs to be on an elevated surface Make sure you follow the Good Working Posture points mentioned above while working 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Take short strategically spaced rest breaks to avoid eye strain and body fatigue For example stand up and walk around or stretch for a few minutes every hour Taking regular breaks is especially important if you are working long hours on your computer or working on a deadline If stress at work is affecting your health try to identify the sources of the stress and evaluate ways to reduce the stress Mobile computing tips When using the notebook at airports on airplanes or trains or at meetings make sure that you take the time to consider the points just mentioned When working on the road it may be difficu
18. Ww Adjust your chair height your feet should be flat on the floor and the bottom of your thighs should be evenly supported by the seat If your feet cannot reach the floor use a foot rest Avoid pressure points behind the knee or under the thigh The space under your desk should be free of clutter so that your legs and feet are not restricted and you can get close enough to your notebook and other items that you use frequently Adjust the chair back rest it should match the curve of your back and provide comfortable back support Adjust the chair arm rests they should be about the same height as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms allowing your shoulders to relax When using the keyboard it should be centered in front of you The keyboard and pointing device should be close to your elbow level The keyboard should be flat so that your wrists are straight when typing However if the notebook is on a work surface that is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight Work with relaxed shoulders When typing keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your wrists on the notebook Support your arms on your forearm area The forearms can be supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear 34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Avoid glare position the notebook
19. 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 operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD 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 3 Use the DVD Player software that came with your computer to view DVD movies 4 Clean the disc and try again A dirty drive can also cause audio problems If you have tried several discs 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 145 for 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 movie or title Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the following steps 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Control Panel In the list that appears above click on your s
20. 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 L1 cache 82 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 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 creat
21. 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 TFT display See active matrix display Universal Serial Bus USB USB is a serial bus that supports data transfer USB allows hot swapping of peripherals 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 com
22. us toshiba com green Toshiba 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 Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 32 also apply while traveling Z Ww 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 use the Hot Key F12 For more information see Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards on pa
23. 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 key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save 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 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
24. 132 touch pad using 72 traveling tips 107 troubleshooting 148 AC power light is blinking 141 battery light is blinking 142 bookmarked site not found 144 checking device properties 145 computer will not start 140 contacting Toshiba 161 corrupted damaged data files 151 data entire system backup 158 Device Manager 145 Disk Defragmenter 150 display error message 149 display problems screen is blank 148 DVD player 155 eject button 151 error message warning resume failure 141 Error checking 150 194 U Index external display problems 149 external keyboard 148 external monitor 148 good computing habits 156 hard disk drive is slow 150 Help and Support Windows operating system 144 high pitched noise 152 installing hardware software 159 keyboard 148 keyboard will not respond 140 memory problems 146 missing files trouble accessing a drive 150 on screen eject button 152 optical disc drive 151 power and batteries 146 printer 152 restore points 157 screen does not look correct flickers 149 slow Internet connection 144 sound system 152 trouble running discs 152 trouble running programs 151 URL address not found 144 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 160 USB Wakeup function does not work 161 Windows operating system not working 142 wireless networking 153 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 160 USB Wakeup function does not work 161 user password deleting 126 user password setting 125 using a microphone
25. ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE 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 noncompl
26. 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 80 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 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 fil
27. GF Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears You may change some of the settings in the following categories Pointer Options You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click OK 30 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system To access it s Click the Start button and in the Search field type HWSetup In the list that appears above click on your selection Or click i the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in the Optimize tab ey of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears TOSHIBA HWSetupa m TOSHIBA USB LAN SATA General Password Display Boot Setting Keyboard TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your computer Setup BIOS Version 0 10a 12 29 2011 EC Version 6 10 i ok Caca Sample Image TOSHIBA HWSetup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs 1 Boot Setting Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system Boot Speed Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize using either the Fast or Normal settings Panel open Power on Allows you to turn on the
28. 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 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 a
29. ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF 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
30. 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 Article 17 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 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 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
31. affect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA s authorized service providers Additionally TOSHIBA may 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 138 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
32. 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 Create a restore point Install one item of hardware or software Restart the Windows operating system nan A WwW N 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 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 working K Z Ww 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 and Charge Utility to check if the feature is disabled and to enable it if necessary For more information see Enabling Disabling USB Sleep and Charge on page 134 If Something Goes Wrong 61 If you need fu
33. blinking when the computer is on If the battery light is blinking when the computer is 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 162 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 The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears 5 The operating system takes a long time to start If Something Goes Wrong 43 The Windows operating system is not working The operating system responds differently from the normal routine i 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
34. come into contact with metal products for example when carrying the computer in your bag Utiliti 1 34 TORA Sleep Utility Enabling Disabling 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 digital audio players If your device does not charge in Auto Mode try using Alternate Mode To select a different charging mo
35. computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following gt Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object gt 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 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 NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer G TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to and A including Setting up your software on page 44 before adding amp external or internal components to your computer These components include but are not limited to a mouse keyboard printer 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 40 NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Connecting to a power sourc
36. data If you want to the recovery the factory default software while the computer attempts to back up all data from C Users 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 8 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 9 Click Finish 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 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 53 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 recovery media To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive While powering on your computer press the F12 key when the initial
37. destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data If Something Goes Wrong 5O Develop good computing habits 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 No additional software is required Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to or burn as well as read from optical discs External optical disc writers are also widely available 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 2 Click the Start button 3 Click Control Panel 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 the Start button 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
38. distance slide your finger several times across the touch pad in the preferred direction Sample Illustration Pointer moves to the right Getting Started Using the touch pad 13 To Select an item Open or activate an item Right click an item Scroll vertically Scroll horizontally Do the following 1 2 ak 2 Move the pointer to the item you want to select Do one of the following lt Tap the touch pad once OR Press and release the primary left hand control button Move the pointer open activate Do one of the following lt Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR e Press and release the primary contro button twice in rapid succession o the item you want to Move the pointer to the item you want to right click Press and release the secondary control button This feature varies by program Check your program documentation for specific instructions on right clicking Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll Repeat to scroll a longer distance Slide your finger along the bottom edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll Repeat to scroll a longer distance Example 1x Sample Illustration Tap once to select Sample Illustration Tap twice to open ck Sample Illustration Click the secondary right
39. drive to its 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 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 media on page 67 To resize and recover the C drive using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 2 Make sure the computer is turned off While powering on your computer press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The Boot menu appears Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the ENTER key If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 5 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen 6 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 Please select an option Racer Far ofa avr Recover to out of bex state Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data Reco
40. 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 the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears K Ww K7 Ww TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents e CONNECT SECURE Bluetooth Settings PROTECT amp FIX ol OPTIMIZE You can connect your computer to network more easily Web site Help Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect amp Fix Optimize Utiliti 1 1 8 TORA Assist Connect The feature available in this category is Bluetooth Settings O You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents Fy CONNECT FP Bluetooth Settings o SECURE PROTECT amp FIX ol OPTIMIZE You can connect your computer to network more easily Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab Utiliti rosuimsanin 119 Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password amp User password TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents F CONNECT wa la Supervisor User password password
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42. files Back up or restore your files reer Bacup Lecabon 27 GB tree of 3 2 GB 7 Beckup swe Net Avedatie In progress Never Fides on Mbtanes and personal folders for atl wens Every Sunday at 7100 PM You can restore your files that were backed up on the current fouton Sample Image Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the internal storage drive Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is a popular medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that were not available on previous video platforms These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus Learning the Basics 8 Using the optical disc drive J TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical disc drive is set to play region 1 A North America DVD ROMs If you play a DVD disc from another amp 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 from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to
43. hand control button Cor DC Sample Illustration Vertical scrolling active area Sample Illustration Horizontal scrolling active area 14 Getting Started Using the touch pad To Do the following Example Scroll continuously 1 Begin scrolling vertically or horizontally fe j Circular scrollin by sliding your finger along the right or OK 9 bottom edge of the touch pad as a 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 Assist Click the Device Settings tab and then Sample Illustration click on Settings Double click on Serolling Circular scrolling and then double click on One Finger horizontally Scrolling Enable Chiral Motion scrolling and click OK Zoom in out To zoom in lt Place two fingers close together on the touch pad and then slide them apart Sample Illustration Zooming in To zoom out Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then slide them together Sample Illustration Zooming out Getting Started Using the touch
44. 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 Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work K Ww 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 incorrectly 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 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 WARNING 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
45. is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth 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 17 Taiwan Article 14 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 Article 17 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 telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machin
46. 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 184 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 When 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
47. non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory product lines Other Radio Stations 1 Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above 2 If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations A 12 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment a 2 3 2 4DSOF4 ye 4 1 2 4 This 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 BS 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 Ca 4 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m A UNme 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 0
48. or reconfigurations 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 Introduction 29 This guide NOTE This guide 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 support 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 computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at support toshiba com This guide introduces the computer s features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 7 You can 7 i 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 30 Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safe
49. 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 6 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 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 usin
50. power 92 safety precautions 105 setting notifications 98 Index 89 taking care of 105 connecting battery indicator light 97 AC adaptor 40 BIOS Setup AC adaptor cord to DC IN 42 see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup computer to a network 112 button external device 76 eject optical disc drive 87 mute button 88 next track button 88 play pause button 88 previous track button 88 Shut down 46 start 110 volume increase decrease buttons 88 buttons media control buttons 88 C Call2Recycle battery 107 caring for your computer 79 changing battery 102 character keys 83 charging the battery 43 cleaning the computer 79 communications setup 111 computer caring for 79 cleaning 79 environmental precautions 32 107 moving 79 running on battery power 92 setting up 40 computer lock 79 computer will not start troubleshooting 140 computing habits troubleshooting 156 computing tips 81 HDMI compatible TV or display device 77 monitor 77 power cord cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 78 D data entire system backup troubleshooting 158 desktop creating new icon 109 exploring the 108 icons 109 recycle bin 109 standard features 109 Windows operating system 108 Device Manager fixing a problem 145 directing display output 77 disabling touch pad 75 168 display troubleshooting 149 display devices external 76 display output settings 78 display
51. program or driver may have prevented Windows from shutting down Data stored in the computer s 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 98 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 Changing the main battery on page 102 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Cutoff power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery The error condition will be interrupted and the AC 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 AC 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
52. setting 123 setting a supervisor 123 setting a user 125 supervisor password 123 user password 123 9 Index port without changing drive partitions HDMI 76 60 RGB 76 recycle bin icon 109 power registering computer 44 connecting cable to AC adaptor removing 41 an optical disc with computer on cord cable 42 89 cord cable connectors 172 and optical disc with computer off energy saving features 92 91 power management 94 optimum performance 94 power plans selecting power plan options 100 power saving options 99 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 152 problem solving contacting Toshiba 162 Startup options 143 program starting 84 program starting from Start menu 85 projector connecting 77 R real time clock RTC battery 93 recording sounds 112 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 71 creating recovery media 65 erasing internal storage drive 69 installing drivers and applications 71 internal storage drive 53 out of box state 55 with user s data 57 restoring from recovery media 67 to custom size partition 63 battery from the computer 102 memory module 50 memory module slot cover 47 restore points troubleshooting 157 restoring your work 86 running computer on battery power 92 S safety computer 107 disposing of batteries 106 icons 30 precautions 37 safety precautions battery 105 saving files 85 Search programs and files field starting a program 84 selecting a p
53. so that light sources lamps or windows do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using blinds Glare on the notebook display may cause eye strain eye fatigue or headaches Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye strain Keep your head level facing forward and balanced over your torso Adjust the font size of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away Using the notebook with an external keyboard mouse or monitor Top of monitor screen at _ eye level or slightly below eye level Keep your head level facing forward Keep your keyboard centered in front of you and close to elbow level Use a light touch on keyboard and keep your wrists straight when typing Relax your shoulders Adjust the chair back to provide comfortable back Keep backs of your knees support slightly away from chair to avoid pressure points behind the knee or under the thigh Keep your thighs evenly supported by the seat approximately parallel to the floor Rest your feet flat on floor or footrest Sample Illustration Correct pos
54. software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser om Create a restore point refer to Saving system configuration with restore points on page 157 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 gt Back up your critical data see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 158 160 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Ww Z Ww 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 computer 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
55. 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 V 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 document 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 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 support toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 139 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 Please read the safety instruction information on the Quick Start document that shipped with your computer car
56. 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 K Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click the Start button 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 the Start button All Programs Accessories System Tools and then Disk Defragmenter After it opens click Defragment disk If Something Goes Wrong 51 Optical disc drive problems 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 d
57. 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 K7 A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting the computer K 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 following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password K7 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 f 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 2 4 Utilities Setting passwords To set a supervisor password 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Assist win
58. 112 computer lock 79 DVDs 86 Memory card reader 114 optical disc drive 86 TOSHIBA eco power plan 101 touch pad 72 Web Camera 113 using the keyboard 82 Utilities 116 V video projector adjusting display 78 W warranty standard limited warranty 31 Web Camera using 113 Web sites 162 Wi Fi wireless networking 111 Windows operating system desktop 108 troubleshooting 142 Windows Start menu starting a program 85 wireless networking 111 troubleshooting 153
59. 3 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 13 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 gt gt 2 Ww e My Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Belgi Belgique 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 across 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
60. A Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software firmware 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 and Fn key combination 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 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
61. 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 76 Glossary B 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 definition 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
62. 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 85 To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media 1 2 Make sure your computer is turned off Do one of the following K If your recovery files are on DVDs insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive K If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive connect the USB flash drive to your computer Turn on your computer When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays press the F12 key on your keyboard 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 the Enter key 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 Default Software and then click Next Select one of the following options K Recover to out of box state recommended recovery method If you want to recover the original factory image Getting Started 69 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Recovery of factory default software with user s
63. C 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 100 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 the 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
64. 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 Putilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t 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 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 il doit faire I objet d une licence CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 G
65. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Sleep configuration will not be saved NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power Windows Error Recove Windows did not shut down successfully If this was due to the system not responding or if the system was shut down to protect data you might be able to recover by choosing one of the Safe Mode configurations from the menu below use the arrow keys to highlight your choice Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Start Windows Normall If Start Windows Normally is highlighted then press Enter If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode then shut down and restart the system at which time Windows should boot back up normally When Safe Mode is suggested this could be a sign that you may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive If so consult Windows Help and Support 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module The memory module pops up slightly NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module 52 Getting Started Adding memory optional 3 Gent
66. Hot key fimctions Disabling or enabling wireless devices A This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the Wireless optional wireless devices installed in your computer KY ON The wireless modes are Wi Fi enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module or Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module er All disabled Disables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select O To enable all select To disable all select To cancel select Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards T1 Hot key functions Zoom Display resolution This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options ose Space bar Normal 006 Sample Image Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions then select the desired 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 VDA
67. Hz 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 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 mem
68. If the computer starts normally the battery may need charging may be depleted or may be defective 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 4 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working If the trickle charging does not prove effective visit the Toshiba Web site at support 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
69. In the list that appears above click on your selection Help and Support All Programs Shut down gt Start button Search field Sample Image Shut down button 2 Click Next 3 Click the item you want to install 4 Click Install 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process 7 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 Zoom out to see more information at once Touch pad Primary control button L 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 To Do the following Example Move the on screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to move the pointer To move the pointer a longer
70. N module This is a technology that expands wireless 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 NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication use the Hot Key F12 For more information see Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards on page 164 2 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring audio features NOTE When the Wireless antenna is ON the wireless indicator light p will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 153 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 available on certain models or an optional external microphone You can listen to sound files or a
71. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication use the Hot Key F12 For more information see Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards on page 164 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 the Start button 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 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 If Something Goes Wrong 55 DVD operating problems 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
72. TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt Satellite Satellite Pro L800 S800 Series Users Guide If you need assistance Technical support is available online at Toshiba s Web site at support toshiba com At this Web site you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers BIOS updates and other downloads For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 139 in this guide GMAD00296010 03 12 2 WARNING 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 Satellite Pro L800 S800 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
73. TOSHIBA screen displays The Boot menu appears Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the ENTER key Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to continue 70 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive om To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery 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 TOSHIBA 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 the Enter key 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 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 KZ Ww 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 lt Erase the hard disk gt Please solect the deletion method Delete all data
74. Then at a later time you can re establish your Windows configuration using the saved restore point To do this 1 Click the Start button All Programs Accessories System Tools and then System Restore Select Recommended restore or Choose a different restore point and then click Next The timestamp and description of each restore point is displayed 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 If you selected Choose a different restore point in step 2 select the restore point you want to use and then click Next Verify that the restore point you selected is the correct one If it is 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
75. 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 K Ww Setting up a Face Recognition account 2 Ww Registering a user image K Ww Updating a user image Ww Changing a user image K7 Ww Deleting a user image 2 Ww Configuring Settings K Ww 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 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 128 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utilit
76. and parttions trom the hard disk Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This process may take several hours doponcing on the size of your hard drive a a gt Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 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 85 and created recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 65 before proceeding Getting Started 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 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 Click Finish 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 the Start button and in the Search field type Computer Management In the list that appears above click on your selection 2 Select Manage 3 Click Disk Management 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 the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer
77. andling 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 06 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 Periodically disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Ww If you have extra battery packs rotate their use K2 Ww If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Ww 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 Never attempt to d
78. approved 0 NEMKO approved BS approved Australia AS approved 172 Glossary Va TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User s Guide 173 AC BIOS BD ROM bps CD CD ROM CD RW CMOS COM1 COM2 CPU DC DMA Alternating Current Basic Input Output System Blu ray Disc Read Only Memory bits per second Compact Disc Compact Disc Read Only Memory Compact Disc Rewrite Memory Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor communications port 1 serial port communications port 2 serial port Central Processing Unit Direct Current Direct Memory Access 74 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 Advanced 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
79. arding supported optical media formats refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at support 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 151 Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer s speakers Adjust the volume control Try pressing Esc to see if volume mute is disabled Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up If you are using external 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
80. assintdecscicsanasdacaccnceicataudactsececucteaes 30 Other icons WSO sca ccccsccsceecnccceceateoesnesnascecnsecese 30 Your computer s features and specifications 31 Other documentation seis Aacseicrssnoirtineteanmercsenecnceanneens 31 Service Options ccccedeccctctisde sicuscacanndsedenceeescctedaasae 31 Chapter 1 Getting Started sssscssssscssecsssecsssecsseesssseesseeeses 32 Selecting a place tO WOrK csscecssesseeseeseees 32 Setting up a work environment 32 Keeping yourself comfortable ccccceeee 33 Computer user comfort recommendations 33 Good Working Posture cccicsin cesta venccsnncecieasenctions 33 Using the notebook with an external keyboard MOUSE OF MONILOL eee ceeeeeceeeeeeteceeeeeeees 34 Typing style ic ietcace cdacietnar Patendenedseetcestecuastees 35 Taking breaks and varying taskS 6 35 Mobile COMPUTING tiPS eee eeeeeeeteeeeeee 36 Transporting the nOoteDOOK ccceseeeeeeees 36 22 Contents Seeking additional help ccccccccceeeeee 36 Check list cssicuseZsonnaeisascaboesswmeticosnbidovetatueantts 37 Precautions scence cdeiasvsetatcsnstascamsascidetucesaGauie 37 Important information on your computer s COON TAM osncscenccatecedsidetesaieccepatentemastaruee 39 Setting UP your Computer ccceeeeeseseeees 40 Connecting to a POWEF SOUICE cccceceeceseeeseeees 40 Charging the main battery c cc ccccescs
81. at appears above click on your selection 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 Utiliti TOSHIBA Sleep ae 1 33 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 specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled the computer s battery will discharge during hiberna
82. ber 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 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 COREL HHRLBSESERRS SEMANAS VCCI ORE ICRO lt C DFABIRRNRE CT CORE Re CRATSCe EBWELTWETA CORBMIUAPT LEDS YERI LT MASHS amp BEMBesERCTCEABVETF FViReHHAZIIGES TIELU RY RMUALTEFSL Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved for any model
83. ble television or external display device via the HDMI Out port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port RGB Monitor port L HDMI Out port Available on certain models Sample Illustration Video ports Getting Started TI Using external display devices 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 attach 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 Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device
84. bled by default To enable disable the touch pad press F5 For more information see Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 168 NOTE Alternately you can disable only 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 To disable tapping only use the Mouse Properties option in the Windows Control Panel 16 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your system some models may include USB 3 0 port s To distinguish these ports please look for the blue inset within the USB 3 0 port if available You can easily attach an external device your computer To do this 1 Read the directions that came with the device to see if you first need to install new software 2 Connect the device s video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device 3 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet if applicable 4 Turn on the external device if applicable Your computer may automatically detect the external device 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 NOTE To locate your HDMI or RGB port please refer to your Quick Start document K An HDMI compati
85. 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 The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer Glossary TI cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also 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 s
86. both AC power and battery modes i AUTION 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 Charging the main battery The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer 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 p J TECHNICAL NOTE The recharging of the battery may not occur when f your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to amp 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 1 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 Mobile Computing 9 Running the computer on battery power Sg
87. c electricity you may have built up CCAUTION Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging without touching its connector 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer NOTE If no memory slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 50 NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module 48 Getting Started Adding memory optional NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides avoiding any contact with its connector Position the module toward the socket aligning the connector s notch with the matching key in the socket Sample Illustration Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot s socket at approximately a 30 degree angle to the horizontal surface of the computer Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module s connector is fully inserted into the socket press downward on the top edge of
88. can be activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset intervals See your software documentation for details re SE 8 82 Learning the Basics 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 157 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 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 keyboard Your computer s keyboard co
89. cess screen 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Prosniaa Recovery waars EEE lt Recovery of Factory Default Software gt Please select a recovery method Recover to out of box state Recover without changing the hard drive partons Recover to a custom size partition asa Net Cancel Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 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 85 Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 10 Click Next to begin the recovery When the recovery process is complete a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered Click Finish to restart the computer Recovering to a custom size partition 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 85 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
90. ck discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 6 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION f you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact Toshiba support for assistance 7 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place 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 D0 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 Remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it 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 the Start button and then Computer 2 Double click the optical disc drive icon The drive will run the optical disc 90 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 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 Pla
91. ck 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 AAAEQHTXXXX 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 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 it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephon
92. computer when opening the display panel while the computer is turned off NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button Utilities 31 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display NOTE 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 the F4 key to toggle the display For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 77 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 or to configure the function keys LAN Allows you to set networking functions Password Allows you to set a user password SATA Allows you to set conditions for SATA USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Utiliti 1 32 aca Sleep Utility 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 displays the remaining battery capacity Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start button and in the Search field type Sleep Utility In the list th
93. corner of the Start menu The computer closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the memory module Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Sleep configuration will not be saved 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer and then place the computer upside down on the cloth 5 Remove the main battery For information on removing the main battery see Removing the battery from the computer on page 102 NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover please refer to your Quick Start document Getting Started 47 Adding memory optional 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover Back of computer Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any stati
94. cted 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 80 Getting Started Caring for your computer 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 W 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 85 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that
95. cxsccaccecvnccesndescecaerseoess 166 Output Display switch 0 0 2 eeeeeereeeeeeee 167 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 168 Keyboard hot key functions cece 169 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 170 Zoom Display resolution eeeeeee 171 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors s ssssssee 172 GIDC AY seasdanstacrasentnesenatenicaddsnrarnaaamanaetemeate 173 Introduction gt ENERGY STAR 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 is ENERGY STAR qualified 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 dim the display after 10 minutes of inactivity and enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system after 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 pres
96. d using the Windows operating system Sleep command rie J em indicator lights Sys g U O Jp AC power light Battery je l La ON OFF light Wireless indicator light Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power 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 vill Move the pointer over the power icon in the notification area see Finding your way around the desktop on page 109 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 98 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 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
97. d to return your system to its out of box state if necessary For detailed information on using the utility to create recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 65 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 the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears 2 Click Next Toshiba Application and Driver Installer TOSHIBA Sisapa rf Moma atsi oppbeatons and dwers Are you te select an appkosbon or o divar lo atal You may wart to use thes function to instal an appkcation been urinetatied ronsat Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen Utilities 23 Setting passwords 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process 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
98. de use the Power supply mode drop down list in the utility a TOSHIBA USB Steep and Charge Utility e TOSHIBA USB Steep and Charge TUSD Steep and Charge can supply USU bus power to the USU port when the computer n n stancby jeep mode hibernaton mode or ran mande oS 4 Enable USD Steep and Charge ee 90 Current status of remaining battery life Detar te E3 Cancel ioo Sample Image TOSHIBA Sleep Utility screen Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 30 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 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 Gc 4y TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Setting for Fn StickyKey Use Frn StickyKey if you want to create Fn key combinations by pressing one key at a time L Use Fri StickyKey U Options Press the Fn key t ock P Mak d wh Show Fr StickyKey sta Automatic reset Unvstick t
99. dia you have created with the preceding steps see Restoring from recovery media on page 67 Restoring from recovery media CAUTION The 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 85 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 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 media For instructions on creating recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 65 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media you can 1 2 Ww Ww Z Recover to out of box state recommended recovery method Recovery of factory default software with user s data Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recover to a custom size partition For more information on these options see Recovering the Internal Storage Drive on page 53 NOTE When you restore your system only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored
100. dow appears On the left side click the Secure tab a 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears TOSHIBA r Supervisor Password Not Registered Registered p User Password Mode Able to run HWSetup Unable to run HWSetur 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 Able to run 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 the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab Utilities 25 Setting passwords Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 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 lf you choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommend
101. e 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 WARNING 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 WARNING Always confirm that the power plug and extension cable plug if used has been fully inserted into the socket 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 Getting Started At Connecting to a power source RWARNING Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor gy Sample Illustration Power cord cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Sample Illustration Connec
102. e 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 warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba 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 Tf 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 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
103. e 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 circuit 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 81 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface An interface
104. e vethngs recommended by TOSHIBA TOSHIBA eco Unibty Show additonal plans Sample Image Windows Power Options window p 8 P 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom 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 Mobile Computing 01 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 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 s
105. ecovery method EAUTION 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 recovery For more information see Backing up your work on page 85 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 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 media on page 67 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 While powering on your computer press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The Boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the ENTER key 4 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 5 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is ex
106. ecsseeeeeee 43 Using the computer for the first time 0 2 43 Setting up your SOfWANE cc cceeecseeeeeteeees 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory optional sic sicssscrscssentoncvexanssereseses 45 Installing a memory module ccceeeees 45 Removing a memory MOAUIe ccceeeeeees 50 Checking total memory ccccecscesecseeseeseeees 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Recovering to out of box state recommended recovery MOUNOG cescariciens stectuetecseseeumone 55 Recovering of factory default software with users data sci csncsascecsvcdtadenpeasiesensadstanannibbiens 57 Recovering without changing the internal Storage drive partitions cece 60 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Creating recovery Media c ccccseeeees 65 Restoring from recovery Media cccee 67 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive c cee 69 Checking the internal storage drive operating SEIU tistics ca les dete ace eichansent cabesensacedeadeseuss 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the touch pad os caiads Ye ceeacvesceanstnatedaiascasedsseadenads fe Adjusting touch pad settings ccceeeee 75 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 75 Connecting an external device 76 Using external display devices
107. ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue Pixs Sample Image Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option 6 aryl Fd fa evar Recover to out of box state Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data Recover to out of box state plus saving all data under C Users Erase the hard disk Delete all the data ond partitions from your hord drive Liner gt ou Sample Image Selecting a Process screen Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to out of box state roSmina Recovery waars 0 lt Recovery of Factory Defaut Software gt Please select a recovery method D Recover to out of box state Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Recover to a custom size partion Coma J mee Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 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 85 9 Click Next to begin the recovery When the recovery process is complete a message displays indicating that the internal storage dr
108. ed 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 PARTICULAR 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 19 Trademarks Satellite Satellite Pro and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trade
109. ed 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 There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions Mute Power Plan K K Ww K7 Ww Output Display switch K Ww Brightness control K Ww Wireless gt Ww Touch pad 164 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 65 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 either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available hot key functions NOTE Hot keys are key
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111. efully 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 32 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 To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from 7 Dust moisture and direct sunlight Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work gt Ww a 7 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 This section provides information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture 2 Ww K Ww K Ww Ww K Ww
112. election 2 Click System and Security and then Power Options 3 Click Choose when to turn off the display in the left pane 56 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 To turn off the display select Never in the drop down lists 5 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 should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 81 for instructions 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 1 s Use the Windows operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc or external hard disk Z Ww Copy files to a rewritable external storage device Connect your computer to the office network and copy fil
113. ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions IWoyN tela 0 This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASSERKLASSE 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 Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample 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 18 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 2012 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserv
114. es to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files 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 If Something Goes Wrong 57 Develop good computing habits 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 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
115. estores the original factory image to your state 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 55 Recovery of factory This option recovers the factory default software while default software with the computer attempts to back up all data from C Users user s data See Recovering of factory default software with user s data on page 57 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Description 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 60 Recover to a custom size partition This option allows you to specify a custom size for 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 63 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
116. external adjusting 78 disposal information 20 disposing of used batteries 106 DVD removing with computer off 91 90 Index removing with computer on 89 DVD player troubleshooting 155 DVDs using 86 E eject button optical disc drive 87 eject optical disc drive 87 enabling touch pad 75 168 ENERGY STAR 27 exploring desktop 108 external display device HDMI Out port 76 RGB monitor port 76 external display adjusting 78 F files backing up 82 85 restore 86 saving 85 function keys 83 H headphones using 113 Help and Support troubleshooting 144 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 170 display brightness 166 keyboard overlays 169 Lock Instant security 166 Output Display switch 167 volume mute 166 Zoom Display resolution 171 zooming in 169 zooming out 169 Hot Key Cards 164 Hot key functions 165 l icon desktop 109 moving to desktop 109 recycle bin 109 safety 30 installation memory module 45 installing a charged battery 103 battery 102 memory modules 45 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 33 internal storage drive recovery 53 K keyboard character keys 83 function keys 83 hot keys 169 special Windows keys 83 troubleshooting 148 using 82 keys function keys 83 L LEDs system indicator lights 97 AC adaptor light 96 AC power light 40 42 battery light 42 43 Web Camera light 113 Licenses 19 lock computer using 79 maintaining your battery 106
117. files until you empty the Recycle Bin 0 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring the desktop p S TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a large number of files or very A large files from the internal storage drive there may be amp 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 gt Ifyou 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 Z Ww 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 Z Ww Start programs Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help and Support Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User s Guide instructs you to click the Start button 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 taskbar Wi
118. g 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 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 the Start button and in the Search field type Help and Support In the list that appears above click on your selection Or press F1 The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following K In the 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 clicki
119. g 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 terminals 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 Equiva
120. ge 164 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s 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 HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly 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 g 108 Exploring Your Computer s Features 09 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 TOSHIBA Leading innavation gt gt gt Notification area Start button Taskbar 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 Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to KA retrieve these
121. he 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 106 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 100 The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off 94 Mobile Computing Rumning the computer on battery power S TECHNICAL NOTE Depending on your system the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on wh 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
122. he Fn key if the keyboard is idle for I Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Accessibility In the list that appears above click on your selection Or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 2 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box 3 Puta check mark next to the desired option 4 Click OK Utiliti 1 36 TOSHIBA 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 the Start button and in the Search field type eco Utility In the list that appears above click on your selection 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 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 37 TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB
123. he video device documentation for additional configuration steps 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 100 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 116 Getting Started T Caring for your computer co 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 105 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 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 peripheral cables are disconne
124. hortened To enable or disable the TOSHIBA eco power plan see Power Plans on page 100 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 136 For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan see the Help file in the TOSHIBA eco Utility window 102 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 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 WARNING Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or Va 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 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 Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery 1 2 3 Save your
125. iant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s 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 s This device may not cause harmful interference s This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba s Support Web site at support toshiba com Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform 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 means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A plug and ja
126. 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 media on page 67 Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To recover using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 While powering on your computer press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The Boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the ENTER key 4 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 5 5 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option Fac a a Recover to out of box state Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data Recover to out of box state plus saving all data under C Users Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive ogee _com_J Sample Image Selecting a Pro
127. information on maintaining battery power see Changing the main battery on page 102 48 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 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 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 are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press F4 If this does not correct the problem press F4 again to return the display priority to its previous setting HINT Pressing the F4 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 F4 to make sure the display priority is not
128. ing 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 translating 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 83 motherboard tThe 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
129. ironment 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 installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health
130. ispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire and never allow 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 Mobile Computing 07 Traveling tips 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 In addition Toshiba s recycling initiatives include recycling programs events and consumer promotions For details please visit
131. ive has been recovered 10 Click Finish to restart the computer Recovering of factory default software with user s data CAUTION Using Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save C Users data to C Backup Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before executing the recovery For more information see Backing up your work on page 85 NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the factory default software while the computer will attempt to back up all of the data from the C Users using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive TECHNICAL NOTE The data from C Users will be copied into the CA backup current date folder The directory structure will be retained however all of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process As a result any user can access the folders under C backup current date To return the data to your private account you will need to recreate a new account and drag and drop the data into your personal folders Make sure the computer is turned off 2 While powering on your computer press the F12 key
132. iver for this procedure A CAUTION lf the computer has been running recently the memory module s may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot Allow the module s to cool to room temperature before replacing it Avoid touching the cover the module s and the surrounding area before they have cooled Failure to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury CAUTION T0 avoid damaging the computer s screws use a Phillips screwdriver of the correct size that is in good condition CAUTION Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules CAUTION Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode data will be lost 46 Getting Started Adding memory optional NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 Click the Start button Help and Support gt All Programs Search programs and files Shut down gt E D Start button Shut down button Sample Image Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in the lower right
133. l Safety amp Getting Started 3 Selecting a place to work Health Administration Web site at http www osha gov SLTC etools computerworkstations Check list J Is your chair comfortable does it support your back and arms well Are your feet flat on the ground Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs Are the keyboard and mouse at elbow level Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard DGO GOO Are your shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other optional pointing device E Are your hands and wrists aligned in a comfortable straight posture Are your arms supported in the forearm area not at the wrist Do you hold the mouse or trackball with a loose relaxed hand Do you use a light touch when typing or using the mouse Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly Is the top of your monitor close to eye level Is the monitor about an arm length away Have you eliminated the glare on the monitor Is the monitor tilted so that it is easy to read DOUeoVOooeocoo Do you change postures regularly E Do you take breaks at least once an hour 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 38 Getting Sta
134. lace to work 32 power plan options 100 video cables 77 setting low battery notifications 98 setting up AC adaptor 40 adding memory optional 45 communications 111 computer 40 software Setup Wizard 44 work environment 32 Index 93 settings Toshiba accessories customize computer settings 78 memory 45 display output 78 TOSHIBA Application Installer 122 Shut down TOSHIBA Assist 117 button 46 Connect tab 118 computer 46 Optimize tab 121 software Protect amp Fix tab 120 Setup Wizard 44 Secure tab 119 software program TOSHIBA eco power plan 101 starting 84 TOSHIBA eco Utility 136 starting from Start menu 85 sounds recording 112 speakers using external 113 start button 110 starting a program 84 Search programs and files field 84 Windows Start menu 85 starting a program from Start 85 Startup menu problem solving 143 supervisor password deleting 124 supervisor password set up 123 system indicator lights AC power 40 drive in use indicator 87 LEDs 42 43 96 97 113 T taking care of battery 105 taskbar 110 television adjusting display 78 tips for computing 81 Toshiba online resources 91 registering computer Toshiba Web site 44 worldwide offices 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 127 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 130 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 128 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 137 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 122 TOSHIBA Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
135. 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 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly Grasp the card and pull it straight out N Ki 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 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 iM TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password K 2 gt Ww Ww Ww K Ww User password TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Sleep Utility K K K K Ww Ww Ww Ww K Ww 116 Utiliti rosuipsasin I K Ww TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA
136. lence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C 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 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 Bluctoottf 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 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 support 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 frequenc
137. list that appears above click on your selection Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty NOTE To register online an Internet connection is required Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 44 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 45 Connecting external devices see Connecting an external device on page 76 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 76 Getting Started 4 Sg Adding memory optional Adding memory optional qaa HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the E accessories information packaged with your system or visit Ji accessories toshiba com 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 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 44 Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the computer You will need a small Phillips screwdr
138. lt to set up the notebook in an optimal position In these situations it is important that you take frequent breaks and change your posture frequently to relieve the excess loads on your body Be creative when in a hotel room use a rolled up blanket or pillows to provide back support or to provide arm support To position the computer at a good height remember to operate the computer on a hard flat stable surface Using your computer on a carpet blanket or other soft materials can block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer and possibly cause overheating of your computer Transporting the notebook Although your notebook is light carrying it for a long time may lead to shoulder and arm fatigue If you carry your notebook with other items consider using an ergonomically designed computer case Seeking additional help Follow the advice from your employer s company health and safety staff Contact them if you need assistance making adjustment to your workstation or adjusting the lighting Again if you experience persistent or recurrent pain ache numbness burning or stiffness you should promptly see a qualified health care provider These sensations may be caused by serious medical conditions that can be treated For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer environment customers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor Occupationa
139. ly lift the memory module to a 30 degree angle and slide it out of the slot Back of computer Slot B Slot A Sample Illustration Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the Screws 5 Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 103 6 Turn the computer right side up Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer WARNING 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 gt Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer 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 gt K Ww K Ww 7 Reconnect the cables 8 Restart the computer Getti
140. m to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery media only the He system files applications and drivers originally 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 media You will need to separately back up the files you created for more information see Backing up your work on page 85 When you create recovery 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 media 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Recovery Media Creator In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays Create Recovery Media A recov cece of your compute stored on the hard disk dive You can crate recovery media from this image by using the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator Media Selection Title Media Set Status F System Recovery Media DVD 4 7GB x Information Please insert blank media 4 DVD s Current Media Total Progress
141. marks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries 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 Energy Star is a registered mark owned by the U S government 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 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 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 i encode video in compliance with the above standards Video Standards and or ii 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 pro
142. met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure 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 Only Indoor Only Indoor Outdoor Austria O x x Belgium France O O X Switzerland Liechtenstein Denmark Finland O O O Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden UK Iceland Spain O O O O allowed x forbidden om e 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 European Community country The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any This device must not be operated in ad hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community Ad hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point K2 Thi
143. nd 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 79 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 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
144. ng Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at support toshiba com If Something Goes Wrong 45 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check 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 the Start button Control Panel System and Security and then under System click Device Manager To view the device s installed double click the device type 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 M 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 K The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used by the device This tab also
145. ng Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive J TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work mt Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this Click the Start button Control Panel System and Security and then System The System window appears Installed memory RAM is displayed below the System heading If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 45 and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches NOTE From time to time Windows will display a pop up that says Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission If you were trying to perform the action click Continue otherwise click Cancel If unsure cancel and try again Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you to recover your internal storage drive if necessary The following internal storage drive recovery options are available Recovery option Description Recover to out of box This option r
146. ng a charged battery ccc cece 103 Taking care of your battery c ce cceceeeceeeeeeeee 105 Safety precautions ccccsceeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeees 105 Maintaining your battery ceceeeeeeneees 106 Disposing of used batteries ce eeeeeeeeeeeees 106 Traveling NOS va descitnineeietoscedtes sicceavedenatederueddunc veces 107 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 108 Exploring the desktop ccccccscsseeecseeseeseeeees 108 Finding your way around the desktop 109 Setting up for COMMUNICATIONS cceeeeeeeeeee 111 Connecting your computer to a network 112 Exploring audio features ccececeeeeeeeeeeeeees 112 Recording SOUMUOS xcisese csteneccensirsmearenedertsawandense 112 Using external speakers or headphones 113 Using the Web Camera cccccccseecseeeneees 113 Using the Memory Card readet ccccceeeeeeens 114 Inserting memory Media ccceeeeeeeeeee 114 Removing memory MeEIA ccceceeeeeteeee 115 Contents 25 Chapter 5 Utilities sccascascsaishasantiascbassaraelenabiecguiancaastaincennaacasaie 116 TOSHIBA Assist 0 cceceeccesseeecseesseecsececseesecsenaes 117 COMING G E arcanos e e ER 118 SECU Oen re aeons 119 PONG GE amp PiXie oan ea 120 8 0 poner eee eee ee cee reer eee 121 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator cccce 122 TOSHIBA Application Installer cceeeeee
147. nology please see Windows Help and Support or contact your computer technician K Ww If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi Fi adapter verify that the Wireless antenna is ON the wireless indicator light P 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 K Ww gt Ww Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter 154 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems i 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 Provider service may be disrupted 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 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 the Start button 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
148. ntains character keys control keys function keys and special Windows keys providing all the functionality of a full size keyboard ESC IItItJeE Io AEI LICA EILC e SAAHHHHAUHBHM ABEE S HEIGL qi AIC wae ack JEJE iGik H LIL L er PGDN AM IPI ICC Ie JHA Hidatsa Sample Illustration Keyboard Learning the Basics 83 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 a The lowercase letter 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard P Fl Sample Illustration Function keys Ad B va F2 8 0 oa Fe B F gt I FI od Fil oy F2 gt i FB F9 Flo F1 th
149. o 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 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the battery from the computer on page 102 6 Restart the computer Mobile Computing 05 Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions 7 Kod Ww 2 Ww Ww K Ww 4 Ww K Ww 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 battery 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 h
150. operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system 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 s Repair Your Computer Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking K C Ww Ww K Ww Safe Mode with Command Prompt 0 Ww Enable Boot Logging Enable low resolution video 640 x 480 Last Known Good Configuration advanced K K Ww Ww 0 Ww Directory Services Restore Mode K Ww Debugging Mode K Ww Disable automatic restart on system failure 0 Ww 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 A A If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working 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 surfin
151. our 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 50 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage 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 the Start button and then Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop
152. ources 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 which 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 78
153. ower cord cable and remove the main battery pack See Changing the main battery on page 102 for information on replacing the main battery Getting Started 43 Charging 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 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 Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it 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 10 avoid damaging the display panel 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 ext
154. pad 19 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 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 75 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 support toshiba com Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is ena
155. 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 to Windows online Help 46 If 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 It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click the Start button and then click the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu The computer shuts down completely 2 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 50 3 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing a memory module on page 45 and making sure the module is seated properly 4 Check for the error again 5 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A S TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work
156. ptions F4 Output BYO LCD CRT Multi Monitor 000000 Sample Image Display mode options window 168 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 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 Disabling or enabling the touch pad or Q 5 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the touch pad For more information on using the touch pad see Using the touch pad on page 72 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options F5 Touch Pad 0 9 Enable Sample Image Disable or Enable touch pad options To enable the touch pad select To disable the touch pad select Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards 69 Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume gt This hot key increases the speaker volume This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer This hot key allows you to zoom out This hot key allows you to zoom in Hot Keys TOSHIBA Card 170
157. puter program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management Glossary 87 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 40 AC power 94 AC power light 40 accessing network 112 adding memory check total memory 53 memory optional 45 optional external devices 44 adequate ventilation cooling fan 39 adjusting touch pad settings 75 audio features 112 B backing up files 82 85 battery battery life 93 Call2Recycle 107 care 105 106 changing 102 charge indicator light 42 188 charge time 94 charger 94 charging 43 94 charging the real time clock RTC 95 conserving power 99 determine remaining power 97 disposal 106 indicator light 97 installation 102 103 low charge 98 maintaining 106 maximum capacity 93 monitoring power 42 96 power management 94 power options 98 real time clock RTC 93 recharge time 93 removing 102 RTC memory 93 running computer on battery
158. puters tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or support toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use B uetooth 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 support 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 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 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 support toshiba com in the United States for more information 16 Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency elec
159. r check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer 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 AC 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 139 If Something Goes Wrong At 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
160. recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate all sources t 7 Ww Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the 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 support toshiba com 62 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Contacting Toshiba 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 support toshiba com 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 latin toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America acclaim
161. region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes y NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on the side of the computer Your optical disc drive may look like this PNVD a O Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample Illustration Optical disc drive OMPACT cise 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 88 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you mute the so
162. remely 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 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software 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 NOTE The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices 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 register toshiba com or by clicking the Start button and in the Search field type Registration In the
163. rive 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 operate 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 5 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system 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 reg
164. rough F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example F5 turns the touch pad ON OFF For more information see Hot key functions on page 165 Special Windows keys Windows key E j n key Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows Windows key Opens the Start menu 2 Application key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button 84 Learning the Basics Starting a program 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 Use the Search programs and files field in the Start menu 1 Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu The next two sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu and the Search programs and files field 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 the Start button to display the Start menu The Search programs and files field appears a
165. rted Selecting a place to work WARNING 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 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 A CAUTION 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 Today s performance computers generate heat under normal operating conditions as a function of system activity Avoid extended contact between the computer base or palm rest and you skin Under certain operating conditions such prolonged contact between the computer base or palm rest and your skin may result in skin irritation and or heat injury Consider using a hard computer insulating pad or similarly suitable hard insulating material when using a computer on your lap CAUTION Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a
166. rther assistance gt Ww K Ww gt Ww Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility if your computer provides more than one charging mode For more information see Power supply mode settings on page 134 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 7 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 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 Charge function For more information see TOSHIBA Sleep Utility on page 132 If you need further assistance If you have followed the
167. s 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 15 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 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 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 www toshiba europe com com
168. s 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 Card 166 Hot key functions ji Volume Mute This hot key enables disables volume mute on your ESC computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Lock Instant security Display brightness This hot key displays the help file This hot key decreases the screen brightness This hot key increases the screen brightness Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 6 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 Extended Display Mode NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop K 2 Ww 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 o
169. s 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 na RA UN Click the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection 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 verify Click OK Click OK to exit 126 Utilities Setting passwords Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 na A U N Click the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection 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 27 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
170. set for the built in screen If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 1 49 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 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 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 y
171. sing 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 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 158 86 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive qaa HINT Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may J prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external hard drive Restoring your work To restore information from 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
172. sing the power button See the Mobile Computing section of the Toshiba User s Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy 2 28 Introduction When considering additions to your home office purchase products that have earned the ENERGY STAR for all your equipment needs which can save you money save energy and help protect the climate 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 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
173. 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 The 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 85 Random Access Memory See RAM Read Only Memory See 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 witho
174. t 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 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 Inthe search results window click WordPad under Programs Learning the Basics Saving your work 80 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 the Start button 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 2 Click the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Saving your work Before you turn off the computer u
175. th 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 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 use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet o A way to connect to the ISP for example Wi Fi LAN Broadband connection 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 comes with a wireless LA
176. the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored 06 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Monitoring main battery power q _ 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 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 AC 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 102 for information on replacing the main battery Mobile Computing 97 Monitoring main battery power HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light 4 the ON OFF light CD and the power button light near the upper right corner of the keyboard When the ON OFF light or power button light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspende
177. the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket These latches should snap into place securely with the corresponding Getting Started 49 Adding memory optional cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 12 13 Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place Back of computer Slot B Slot A Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws 15 Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 103 16 Turn the computer right side up Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer 50 Getting Started Adding memory optional WARNING 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 Never co
178. the tray If Something Goes Wrong 53 Wireless networking problems 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 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 printer s manufacturer 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 termi
179. ting 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 4 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 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 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet a The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white WARNING 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 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 AC 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 p
180. tion 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 f 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 WARNING Metal paper clips or hair pins clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports Do not allow USB ports to
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182. tromagnetic 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 In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth 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 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 B uetooth Card from TOSHIBA
183. ture om When using a notebook for long hours it may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard mouse and monitor e The keyboard and mouse or trackball should be close to your elbow level The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach If you have to reach the arm should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work Alternative keyboards such as the split curved keyboard may improve shoulder and arm comfort Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use Don t rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on the work surface when typing The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back in the chair The monitor should be centered in front of your body The top of the monitor should be at or slightly below eye level A monitor that is too high or too low can cause awkward head and neck postures and may lead to discomfort in the neck muscles If you use bifocals you may need to lower the monitor Alternatively you might consider customized prescription computer glasses Typing style Learn to touch type so that you don t have to look down at the keyboard K Ww Type with straight wrists K Ww Type lightly K Ww Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications You will be more productive K Ww
184. ty 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 AINA 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 GI TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information about A the computer wh VS HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips S W DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text Introduction 31 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
185. uccessful data back up Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 85 8 Click Yes to continue TOSHIBA Sample Image Warning screen 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive When the recovery process is complete the Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears indicating that the recovery process is complete Click Finish to restart the computer lt Recovery of Factory Default Software gt complete Please press Finish to restart the computer Ch a Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software Recovery complete 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 85 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 the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor 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 media
186. uce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 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 7 For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker 2 For headphones use the computer s volume control Using the Web Camera Available on certain models 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 K Ww Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging IM programs Have video conference calls A Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the Memory card reader 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 To access the Web Camera click the Start button and in the Search field type Web Camera In the list that appears above click on your selection The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active Using the Memory card reader Available on certain models The Memory card reader supports the use of Secure Digital SD
187. udio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer s internal microphone available on certain models or by connecting an optional external microphone Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the computer He 2 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Sound Recorder In the list that appears above click on your selection Start Recording 0 00 00 Start Recording Stop Recording button Sample Image Sound Recorder screen Exploring Your Computer s Features 3 Using the Web Camera Click the Start Recording button Speak normally into the microphone 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 prod
188. um Ion Li Ion battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times 92 Mobile Computing 93 Running 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 consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information 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 T
189. und and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on Volume decrease button Play pause button Next track button Previous ms j Mute button button l P Fil The Previous track button allows you to return to the preceding track on the disc Volume increase button Iii F6 F7 F9 cd F10 F8 Sample Illustration Media control buttons The Play pause button allows you to start playing the disc or pause it if currently playing The Next track button allows you to skip to the following track on the disc The Volume decrease button allows you to decrease the volume of the sound coming from the computer The Volume increase button allows you to increase the volume of the sound coming from the computer The Mute button allows you to mute the sound Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the drive s in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button 4 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it Learning the Basics 8 Using the optical disc drive CO 5 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up and gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place CAUTION Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not sta
190. using them you can increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery 00 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 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 the Start button and in the Search field type Power Options In the list that appears above click on your selection The Windows Power Options window appears Centret Panel Home Sita Select a power plan Requive a paiword on wakeup Power plans can help you masmize you computer s performance or conserve energy Make a plan active by electing it er choose a plan and euntomie it by changeng ts power vettings ell me mare Cheose what the power button ches 9 d gng uaga about power does TEkasors wdhat anke the Se Plans shown on the battery meter does alan ed recommended Change plan settings Create a power plan Aatomanncaly balances performance wth energy conaumptecn on capable hardware E Chose when to tun off the Goolay o Change pisn settings Y Change when the computer sleeps saves energy by th
191. ut 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 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 186 _j Glossary shortcut See keyboard shortcut Sleep A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you
192. ver to out of box state plus saving all data under C Users Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive 2 Sample Image Selecting a Process screen Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to a custom size partition lt Recovery of Factory Default Software gt Please select a recovery method O Recover to out ol box state Recover vathout changing the hard drive partitions Recover to a custom size partition zoa mar cores Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Use the on screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C field to set the partition size 9 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 85 10 Click Next to begin the recovery When the recovery process is complete a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered 11 Click Finish to restart the computer Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted you can restore your system from your recovery media Also if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your syste
193. ver your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer 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 17 Reconnect the cables 18 Restart the computer FZ TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module f installed for the computer to work 7 You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 53 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 45 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover Getting Started D Adding memory optional CAUTION DO nottry to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the memory module
194. vider 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 20 Computer Recycling Information As part of a commitment to people and the future Toshiba promotes the efficient use of resources by working to achieve our zero waste to landfill goal at all our production sites In addition to our existing waste reduction and recycling policies Toshiba is strongly committed to reducing electronic waste In order to ensure efficient use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous substances in accordance with recycling regulations in each state country and territory Toshiba wants to make it easy for customers to recycle products at the end of the life cycle To learn more about Toshiba s sustainability commitment visit us toshiba com green Reuse Donation Recycling Functional computers can be donated to a local charity or resold easily through a Toshiba branded program Non working Toshiba computers can be mailed back for free recycling For additional details please visit us toshiba com recycle Contents AARON TOI ccc cache ccracazzcadadatadedaccesacach hd cessauaceasseant 21 This guide oases haccvace eeveinathedsencsnsenenndseacetcbisenteh ices 29 Safety 1G OS casscece
195. when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The Boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the ENTER key 4 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 5 5 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data option is selected in the next step Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen Getting Started 5O Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data and then click Next lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option Recovery of Foctory Defouk Software Recover to out of bex state G Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data Recover to out of box state plus saving all data under C Users Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive coat Sample Image Selecting a process screen 7 A warning screen appears stating the Toshiba Recovery Wizard will attempt to save all data There is a risk that the Toshiba Recovery Wizard may not be able to save all data during the recovery process Toshiba does not guarantee s
196. will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix 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 139 40 If 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 install a charged battery Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adapto
197. work Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock Mobile Computing 03 Changing the main battery 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 the 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 Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection N 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 04 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery CAUTION l the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again D
198. 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 from 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
199. y 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 the Start button and in the Search field type PC Diagnostic Tool In the list that appears above click on your selection 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 Diagnostic Tool tab OD TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Se L Select at Cear an start Dingncatics Gone WD Wence Manages Varm Seved awstze Saet Rout hap 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 29 Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Mouse In the list that appears above click on your selection Or click the
200. y 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 8 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 restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include A Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or s In any other env
201. yer 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 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 support 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 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 Learning the Basics 01 Toshiba s online resources

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