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1. Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply It could cause damage or malfunction L855 L855D O External RGB monitor This port provides 15 pin analog VGA port port Please refer to Appendix A for information on external RGB monitor port pin assignment This port allows you to connect an external RGB monitor to the computer Cooling vents The cooling vents help the processor to avoid overheating moc Security lock slot A security cable can be attached to this slot and then connected to a desk or other large object in order to deter theft of the computer Back The following figure shows the computer s back Figure 2 4 The back of the computer FOSHRrAS PR t T f 1 Battery pack Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Battery pack The rechargeable lithium ion battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For more detailed information on the use and operation of the battery pack please refer to Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes Underside The following figure shows the underside of the computer You should ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage User s Manual 2 5 On 0 E A User s Manual L855 L855D Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer i Mi Battery lock 2 Battery release latch 3
2. Location of the required label RIAL NO pot a E1 a H SEI MANUFACTURED Complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSI Sony Optiarc Inc 4 1 1 Osaki Shinagawa ku Tokyo 141 0032 Japan 5 TEAC DVD SuperMulti with Double Layer DV W28S Location of the required label SERIAL NO MANUFACTURED THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER NOTICE NO 50 DATED JUNE 24 2007 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 TEAC Corporation 1 47 OCHIAI TAMA SHI TOKYO JAPAN Precautions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 1 DFA 1 VF Bh User s Manual CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to openthe enclosure xii L855 L855D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this computer This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability includes multimedia functionality and is designed to provide years of reliable high performance computing This manual tells
3. LAN cable types A The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T be sure to connect with a CAT5e cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 or CAT5 cable If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CATS3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with a CAT3 or higher cable Connecting the LAN cable To connect the LAN cable follow the steps as detailed below AN Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable The AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN the system may hang up m Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that is connected to the LAN jack Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur 1 Turn off the power to all external devices connected to the computer User s Manual 3 28 L855 L855D 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place F
4. Size Approximately 380 w x 242 d x 29 33 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body The physical dimensions may vary depending on the model you purchased Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 20 to 80 95 F noncondensing Non operating 20 C 4 F to 60 C 10 to 90 140 F noncondensing Wet bulb temperature 29 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 3 000 meters Non operating 60 to 10 000 meters maximum Power Requirements AC adaptor 100 240V AC 50 or 60 Hz cycles per second Computer 19V DC User s Manual A 1 L855 L855D External RGB monitor port pin assignment Pin oO A ND HA A ODN Ee ee HI ae A WwW ND O 15 Signal Name CRV CGV CBV Reserved GND GND GND GND 5V GND Reserved SDA HSYNC VSYNC SCL I O I Input to computer 6 o beoce _eccecee Q eecee 6 Description I O Red Video Signal O Green Video Signal O Blue Video Signal O Reserved Ground Ground Ground Ground Power Supply Ground Reserved Data Signal VO Horizontal Sync Signal O Vertical Sync Signal O Data Clock Signal O I O O Output from computer User s Manual L855 L855D Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must
5. User s Manual L855 L855D Microphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for stereo microphone input The integrated sound system provides support for the computer s internal speakers and microphone as well as allowing an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks Universal Serial Bus Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to USB 2 0 or 3 0 port the USB 2 0 or 3 0 standard are provided on the right side of the computer The USB port type may vary depending on the model you purchased The Port with blue color is USB 3 0 port The USB 2 0 port is compliant with USB 2 0 standard and not compatible with USB 3 0 devices The USB 3 0 port is compliant with USB 3 0 standard and backward compatible with USB 2 0 devices The port with the icon has Sleep and Charge function USB 3 0 port s may work as USB 2 0 or 1 1 port s when operating in USB Legacy Emulation mode HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX or Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits persecond 1000BASE T Refer to chapter 3 Operating Basics for details m Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack It could cause damage or malfunction
6. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Singapore South Korea Taiwan Turkey United Kingdom Vietnam Realtek RTL8723AE Wireless LAN 802 11n PCI E NIC b g n Wireless LAN and Bluetooth This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table A T User s Manual Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below An ad hoc mode is not available in 802 11n mode Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 As of Jan 2012 Argentina Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania Bahrain Brazil Australia Belgium Bulgaria Austria Bolivia Cambodia Canada Cyprus Estonia Ghana Iceland Israel Jordan Kyrgyzstan Lithuania Mexico Namibia Pakistan Poland Russia Singapore Spain Thailand Ukraine Uruguay Chile Czech Republic Finland Greece India Italy Kazakhstan Latvia Luxembourg Monaco Netherlands Papua New Guinea Portugal Saudi Arabia Slovak Republic Sweden Trinidad and Tobago UAE Venezuela Costa Rica Denmark France Hong Kong Indonesia Jamaica Kenya Lebanon Malaysia Morocco Norway Paraguay Qatar Senegal Slovenia Switzerland Tunisia United Kingdom Vietnam L855 L855D Croatia Egypt Germany Hungary Ireland Japan Kuwait Liechtenstein
7. Total Available Graphics Memory is the total of as applicable Dedicated Video Memory System Video Memory and Shared System Memory Shared System Memory will vary depending on system memory size and other factors Wireless LAN User s Manual The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed L855 L855D Copy Protection Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media User s Manual C 4 L855 L855D Appendix D Information for Wireless Devices Wireless LAN Interoperability The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM radio technology and is compliant to E The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision a b g n or b g n as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to b
8. gt Applications and Drivers If you have previously chosen to remove the recovery partition and are trying to create Recovery Media you will see the following message The Recovery Media Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition When there is no recovery partition the Recovery Media Creator cannot make Recovery Media However if you have already created a Recovery Media you can use it to restore the recovery partition If you have not created Recovery Media please contact TOSHIBA Support for assistance Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk Drive User s Manual A portion of the total Hard Disk Drive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition This partition stores files which can be used to restore pre installed software in the event of a problem If you subsequently set up your Hard Disk Drive again do not change delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual otherwise you may find that space for the required software is not available In addition if you use a third party partitioning program to reconfigure the partitions on your Hard Disk Drive you may find that it becomes impossible to setup your computer L855 L855D a When the sound mute feature has been activated be sure to disable this to J allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please refer to The Keyboard in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for
9. gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display gt Adjust resolution The amount of Video RAM can be verified by clicking the Advanced settings button in the Screen Resolution window Legal Footnote Memory Main System For more information regarding Memory Main System please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C User s Manual 2 10 T L855 L855D Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or off The display controller also controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed at any one time Therefore software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports that mode Due to the display panel s increased resolution lines may appear broken in when displaying images in full screen text mode Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display performance Legal Footnote Graphics Processing Unit GPU For more information regarding Graphics Processing Unit GPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C Intel Display Power Saving Technology User s Manual Intel GPU model may include the Display Power Saving Technology feature that can save the computer s power consumption by optimizing picture contrast on the internal LCD This fea
10. Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA to launch Corel Digital Studio Insert a disc in optical disc drive Find a source video and drag it onto Media Tray Click Burn gt Video Disc Select DVD or Blu ray in Select disc Select DVD Video or BDMV in Project format Input project name and select a style Click the Go to menu editing button Click the Burn button OONAARWN How to learn more about Corel Digital Studio Please refer to the Help and Manual files for additional Corel Digital Studio information m Opening the Corel Digital Studio Manual Press F1 key when Corel Digital Studio is launched Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD or Blu ray Disc movie file convert or playback files Editing digital video B Log in with Administrator rights to use Corel Digital Studio m Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using Corel Digital Studio H Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features H While you are editing DVD you can display preview However if another application is running The preview might not display properly H Corel Digital Studio cannot edit or play copy protected content m Do not enter Sleep or Hibernation Mode while using Corel Digital Studio L855 L855D H Do not operate Corel Digital Studio immediately after turning on the computer Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped m CD recorder
11. DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW media if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW disc be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Data Verification To verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data disc you should follow the steps below before you begin the write rewrite process 1 2 gt A Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Media amp Entertainment gt Disc Creator to access the TOSHIBA Disc creator utility Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps Click the Recording settings button for writing on the main toolbar in the Data CD DVD mode Select Settings for Each Mode gt Data CD DVD in the Settings menu Mark the Verify Written Data check box Select File Open or Full Compare mode Click the OK button L855 L855D How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information Using Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA User s Manual This feature is supported with some models How to make a DVD Video or a Blu ray Disc Movie Simplified steps for making a DVD Video or a Blu ray Disc movie from adding video source 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA gt
12. Keyboard This tab allows you to set conditions for the Keyboard Function Keys mode without pressing FN first This feature allows you to configure the Function Keys Mode For the Hot key functions can be performed please refer to the Hot keys section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics Special function Press the function key by itself to use special mode functions Hold FN first to use standard F1 F12 functions Standard F1 F12 Press the function key by itself to use standard mode F1 F12 functions Hold FN first to use special functions User s Manual T User s Manual L855 L855D Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Sleep Mode you can turn on the system by pressing any key However please be aware that this option will only work with the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in Sleep Mode Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard function Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard function Default USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the Legacy USB Support item to enabled Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation Internal USB 3 0 controller Use this option to enable or disable the internal USB 3 0 controller If Disabled is selected the internal USB 3 0 port s
13. Power up modes The computer has three different power up modes as follows E Shut Down Mode The computer will shut down without saving data in view of this you must always save your work before you turn the computer off E Hibernation Mode Data in memory will be saved to the Hard Disk Drive E Sleep Mode Data will be maintained in the computer s memory 7 Please refer to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the J power in Chapter 1 Getting Started for further information Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode within the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options User s Manual 5 9 L855 L855D Panel power on off You can set up your computer so that power is turned off automatically when you close the display panel and turned on again when you open it Please note that this function is only available for Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode not for Shut Down Mode T If the panel power off function is enabled and you manually shut down Windows do not close the display panel until the shut down process has been completed System automatic Sleep Hibernation This feature automatically turns off the system in Sleep or Hibernation Mode if the computer is not used for a set duration Refer to Special features in Chapter 4 for an explanation of how to set the duration User s Manual
14. You can use the Blu ray Writer drive BDXL to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM BD R BD R DL BD RE BD RE DL BD R TL BD R QL or BD RE TL discs When writing information to media using an optical drive you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live power socket It is possible that if data is written while powered by the battery pack the write process may sometimes fail due to low battery power in these instances data loss may occur Important message Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the optical disc drive please read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so you may find that the optical disc drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite information successfully this may cause you to either lose data or incur other damage to the drive or media Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following m Damage to any disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product L855 L855D E Any change or loss of the recorded contents of media that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents E Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technologica
15. switching occurs Opening windows or pop ups such as Right Click Menu Settings Window File Select or Error Message Using Windows features Using any other applications Please make sure to use AC adapter when playing with 3D playback feature enabled Depending on the system environment 3D playback may only be used when the Video Display Window is at full screen 3D playback may not function when windowed In order for the 3D playback to work on an external display TV you need a 3D enabled display TV that has an HDCP compliant HDMI port 3D video content can only be displayed on an external display connected using HDMI with 3D 3D Settings can be changed on the Settings Screen but the default settings are highly recommended Changing the settings may cause the 3D stereoscopic effect to become stronger which in turn may cause eye fatigue The 3D effect differs between individuals Please refrain from or stop viewing and check your equipment settings if you can see doubly substituted video images or cannot feel the 3D stereoscopic effect when watching 3D video images Still if you cannot see correctly please refrain from or stop viewing Please refrain from or stop viewing if you feel ill or experience discomfort before or while watching 3D video images Please position yourself directly in front of the display when watching 3D video images And please take regular breaks in between Due to the possibili
16. DVD Video discs For precautions on writing to discs refer to the Writing discs section To load discs follow the steps as detailed below 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly 2 Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened Figure 3 6 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 1 Eject button 2 Disc tray User s Manual 3 6 User s Manual L855 L855D 3 Lay the disc label side up in the disc tray Figure 3 7 Inserting a disc 1 Laser lens When the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the computer will cover the disc tray slightly Therefore you will need to turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After seating the disc however make sure it lies flat E Donot touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as this could cause misalignment amp Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive Check the surface of the disc tray especially the area behind the front edge of the disc tray to make sure there are no such objects before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the disc until you feel it click into place The disc should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 5 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place If the disc is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the disc might be damaged Als
17. JVC for 2x 4x and 6x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 2x 4x and 6x speed media DVD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x and 8x speed media DVD RAM DVD Super Multi drive only DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Panasonic Corporation for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media BD R Panasonic Corporation BD R DL Panasonic Corporation BD RE Panasonic Corporation BD RE DL Panasonic Corporation BD R TL TDK SHARP BD RE TL Panasonic Corporation E Some types and formats of DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs may be unreadable E Disc created in DVD R DL format4 Layer Jump Recording cannot be read When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to a media L855 L855D E Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media do not use the cut and paste function as the original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions m Change users in the Operating Systems Operate the computer for any other function including such tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the display panel m Start a communication application Apply impact or vibration to the computer E Install remove or connect external devices including such items as a memory media card USB device external monitor
18. L855 L855D Chapter 6 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability however should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determine the cause All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring in the first place Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines H Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists as taking further action may result in data loss or damage or you may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem m Observe what is happening write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred Make a screenshot of the current display Please also be aware that the questions and procedures described in this chapter are meant only as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques In reality many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from TOSHIBA Support if you find you need to consult others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist User s Manual You should always consider the simplest solution first the items detailed in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem m Make sure you turn on all peripheral de
19. Malta Mozambique Oman Philippines Romania Serbia South Korea Taiwan Turkey United States Zimbabwe Approved Countries Regions for the Atheros WB225 802 11b g n Wireless LAN and Bluetooth This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table T User s Manual Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below E An ad hoc mode is not available in 802 11n mode E Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 L855 L855D Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 As of Jan 2012 Argentina Bahrain Bosnia and Herzegovina Chile Cyprus Egypt Germany Iceland Israel Jordan Lebanon Malaysia Nepal Oman Peru Qatar Serbia South Africa Switzerland UAE Venezuela Australia Belgium Brazil China Czech Republic Estonia Greece India Italy Kenya Liechtenstein Malta Netherlands Pakistan Philippines Romania Singapore South Korea Taiwan United Kingdom Vietnam Austria Bolivia Cambodia Costa Rica Denmark Finland Honduras Indonesia Jamaica Kuwait Lithuania Mexico New Zealand Papua New Guinea Poland Russia Slovakia Spain Thailand United States Azerbaijan Bulgaria Canada Croatia Ecuador France Hungary Ireland Japan Latvia Luxembourg Morocco Norway Paraguay Portugal Saudi Arabi
20. Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions AN Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment 1 Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of J your equipment Terminology This term is defined in this document as follows Start The word Start refers to the button in Windows 7 HDD or Hard disk Some models are equipped with a Solid State drive Drive SSD instead of a hard disk drive In this manual the word HDD or Hard disk drive also refers to the SSD unless otherwise stated User s Manual xiv L855 L855D General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual Provide adequate ventilation 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 connect
21. PC Diagnostic Tool will display nostic Tool basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested TOSHIBA Hi Speed Hi Speed Start Mode can make the computer Start start up faster than it would start up after a system shutdown E The efficient performance might not be expected with multiple user accounts registered Only startup from built in HDD SSD supports Hi Speed Start Mode m When system needs to be restarted because of Windows update drivers update or applications installation please Shut down or Restart accordingly If not those changes will not be reflected to the system properly with Hi Speed Start Mode m When setting password e g user password HDD password please enter it using keyboard m When the system is booting in Hi Speed Start Mode there are some limitations on the settings at BIOS Setup If it is required to use BIOS Setup please do not use Hi Speed Start Mode Please execute BIOS Setup after Windows shut down Before using Hi Speed Start Mode please finish all the running programs L855 L855D m fyou set the boot up certification single sign on on the model featured with a fingerprint authentication a fingerprint or password is required again at the login phase TOSHIBA Password The TOSHIBA Password utility allows you to set Utility a password in order to restrict access to the computer HW Setup This ut
22. Please carefully read the information displayed Selecting ACCEPT and clicking OK will enable the program By enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software you agree with these terms and conditions and to the use and sharing of the collected information Once the program is enabled the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor screen is displayed and the program will begin monitoring system functions and collecting information If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed A message will be displayed if any changes which may interfere with the operation of the program are detected Follow the instructions displayed on screen in the message System Recovery There is a hidden partition allocated on the Hard Disk Drive for the System Recovery Options in the event of a problem You can also create recovery media and restore the system User s Manual 4 16 L855 L855D The following items will be described in this section H System Recovery Options H Creating Recovery Media m Restoring the pre installed software from your created Recovery Media m Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk Drive System Recovery Options i The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore the system See the Windows Help and Support content for more information about Star
23. Power indicator normally glows white when the computer is turned on However if you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode this indicator will blink white approximately two seconds on two seconds off Wireless communica The Wireless communication indicator glows tion indicator amber when the Bluetooth Wireless LAN or Wireless WAN functions are turned on Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions Some models are equipped with a Wireless WAN module S Memory media slot This slot lets you insert an SD SDHC SDXC memory card minisD microSD Card and MultiMediaCard Refer to the Optional devices section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for more information Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the Memory media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Left side The following figure shows the computer s left side Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer a o o o 1 DC IN 19V jack 3 Optical disc drive 2 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased User s Manual 2 2 DC IN 19V jack 0Co DC IN 19V ain Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port L855 L855D The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer and charge its in
24. Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Media amp Entertainment gt TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA allows users to instantly create Blu ray Disc movie DVD video or slideshow discs via a user friendly wizard interface with specific task oriented features L855 L855D TOSHIBA Service Sta This application allows your computer to tion automatically search for TOSHIBA software updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are specific to your computer system and its programs When enabled this application periodically transmits to our servers a limited amount of system information which will be treated in strict accordance with the rules and regulations as well as applicable data protection law To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Support amp Recovery gt Service Station TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility is able to either enable or disable the following functions m Sleep and Charge By connecting to the USB port devices such as digital audio players are able to charge even when the computer is in Standby Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown state To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Audio En TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement provides a highly hancement realistic sound without digital saturation It can be turned On Off on the speakers properties To c
25. To protect against overheating the processor is equipped with an internal temperature sensor which activates a cooling fan or lowers the processing speed if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level You are able to select whether to control this temperature by either turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the processor speed or by lowering the processor speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Both of these functions are controlled through the Power Options When the processor s temperature falls within normal range the fan will be turned off and the processor operation returned to its standard speed If the processor s temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting the computer automatically shuts down to prevent any damage In this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost 3 45 L855 L855D Chapter 4 Utilities amp Advanced Usage This chapter describes the utilities and special features of this computer and the advanced usage of some utilities Utilities and Applications T T User s Manual This section describes the pre installed utilities that come with the computer and details how to start them For further information on their operation you may refer to each utility s online manual help files or README TXT file if applicable You may not have all the software listed below depending on the model you purchased TOSHIBA PC Diag The TOSHIBA
26. User s Manual This section describes the types of writable discs Check the specifications of your drive to see the types of discs it can write Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator and Corel Digital Studio to write compact discs CDs m CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed m CD RW discs including multi speed CD RW discs high speed CD RW discs and ultra speed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once DVDs m DVD R DVD R DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed L855 L855D E DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once Blu ray discs E BD R BD R DL BD R TL and BD R QL discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed E BD RE BD RE DL and BD RE TL discs can be recorded more than once Writing discs User s Manual The TOSHIBA Disc Creator and Corel Digital Studio are provided as writing software with this computer Corel Digital Studio can be used to write files in video format TOSHIBA Disc Creator can be used to write data You can use the DVD Super Multi drive or Blu ray Combo drive to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW or DVD RAM discs You can use the Blu ray Writer drive to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM BD R BD R DL BD RE or BD RE DL discs
27. adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the DC IN Battery indicator will go out When the battery pack s temperature falls to a normal range charging will resume this process will occur regardless of whether the computer s power is on or off Power indicator User s Manual Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer the following indicator conditions should be noted White Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Flashing white Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient power available AC adaptor or battery to maintain this condition In Sleep Mode this indicator will turn on for one second and off for two seconds No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery L855 L855D This section explains battery types use recharging methods and handling Battery types The computer has different types of batteries Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the main battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source although you should not change the b
28. and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks User s Manual Intel Intel SpeedStep Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation AMD the AMD Arrow logo PowerPlay Vari Bright and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Windows Microsoft and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC SRS and SRS logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Corel Digital Studio is a trademark or registered trademark of the Corel Corporations ConfigFree is a trademark of TOSHIBA Corporation TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance FCC User s Manual L855 L855D Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association Blu ray Disc Blu ray BDXL Blu ray 3D and the logos are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association QUALCOMM is a trademark of Qualcomm In
29. and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen the next time it is turned on 1 If you have entered data either save it to the Hard Disk Drive or to other storage media User s Manual 1 6 User s Manual L855 L855D Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped before removing the disc m fyou turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk m Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data m Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read write Doing so can cause data loss 3 Click Start 4 Click the Shut down button BESZ 5 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately wait a short period to avoid any potential damage Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work you are able to turn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode In this mode data is maintained in the computer s main memory so that when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled always completely shut down the computer This includes turning off any wireless communication functionalities and c
30. automatic This feature automatically cuts off power to the power off computer s display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time with power being restored the next time a key is pressed This can be specified in the Power Options HDD automatic power This feature automatically cuts off power to the off hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time with power being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed This can be specified in the Power Options System automatic This feature automatically shuts down the system Sleep Hibernation into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode Mode 1 when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time This can be specified in the Power Options Power on password Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer User s Manual 4 5 User s Manual Intelligent power sup ply Battery save mode Panel power on off 1 Low battery automat ic Hibernation Mode Heat dispersal 1 Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode L855 L855D A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge automatically calculates the remaining battery capacity and protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor This can be specified in the Power Options This feature lets you configure
31. can be configured to enter Hibernation Mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid In order to define these settings you can follow the steps as described below 1 Click Start and click the Control Panel 2 Click System and Security and click Power Options 3 Click Choose what the power buttons do or Choose what closing the lid does 4 Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid 5 Click the Save changes button A L855 L855D Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode the computer will take a moment to save the current data in memory to the Hard Disk Drive After you turn off the computer and the content of memory has been saved to the Hard Disk Drive turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Restarting the computer User s Manual Certain conditions require that you reset the computer for example if m You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands If you need to restart the computer there are three ways this can be achieved Click Start Point to the arrow icon GEE2iiN and then select Restart from the menu E Press CTRL ALT and DEL simultaneously once to display the menu window and then select
32. cannot be used with some discs on TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player L855 L855D E The interactive function on Blu ray discs may not work depending on the contents or network situation E Blu ray drives and their associated media are manufactured according to the specifications of three marketing regions Region codes can be set from TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Click the Setting button in the Display Area And click the Region Menu When you purchase Blu ray Video make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly H_ To playback video on an external display or TV using TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player use output devices like external displays or TV that have HDCP supported HDMI port The video cannot be displayed on an external display or TV connected to the RGB connector E The Blu ray Disc movie can be played only on internal LCD displays or external devices connected via an HDMI output In Clone mode Dual View TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player may not function properly This product does not play HD DVD discs Blu ray discs with high definition content are required for HD viewing B This software can playback MPEG2 MP4 and WTV files created by Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA Playback may not function properly if you use the files other than these types Starting TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Use the following procedure to start TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player E inserta Blu ray Movie Disc in the optical
33. computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to the USB ports For example if a mouse or USB keyboard is connected to a USB port clicking the mouse button or pressing the keyboard will wakeup the computer TOSHIBA PC Health The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application Monitor proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption battery health and system cooling informing you of significant system conditions This application recognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and will track specific activities related to their usage Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility The TOSHIBA Sleep Utility is used for changing settings of the following function s m Sleep and Charge It also displays the remaining battery capacity Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power DC5V to the USB port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF Power OFF includes Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown state This function can be used for ports that support the Sleep and Charge function The port with the icon 4 has Sleep and Charge function You can use the Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players However the Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases turn the power of
34. connecting 1 3 DC IN 19V jack 2 3 Battery extending life 5 7 monitoring capacity 5 5 real time clock 2 10 5 3 save mode 4 6 types 5 3 Battery pack replacing 5 7 Bluetooth Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba 4 2 problems 6 16 Boot Priority 4 12 Cleaning the computer 3 44 Cooling vents 2 5 2 6 DC IN indicator 2 1 DC IN Battery indicator L855 L855D Display automatic power off 4 5 hinges 2 8 opening 1 4 screen 2 8 Display controller 2 11 Documentation list 1 1 Dual Pointing Device Touch Pad 6 10 DVD Super Multi drive using writing Equipment checklist 1 1 External monitor problems 6 14 Function keys 3 2 Graphics controller 2 11 Hard Disk Drive 2 10 Hard disk drive automatic power off 4 5 Index 1 HDMI out port 2 4 Heat dispersal 3 45 4 6 Hibernation Mode 1 9 4 6 Hot keys 4 5 HW Setup accessing 4 10 Boot 4 12 display 4 12 general 4 11 keyboard 4 14 LAN 4 14 SATA 4 15 USB 4 14 window 4 10 K Keyboard FN Sticky key 3 4 Function keys F1 F12 3 2 Hot key functions 3 3 problems 6 7 Windows special keys 3 5 LAN cable types 3 28 connecting 3 28 problems 6 15 M Memory installing 3 34 removing 3 37 memory media card inserting 3 32 removing 3 33 User s Manual L855 L855D Memory media slot 3 29 Moving the computer 3 45 MultiMediaCard removing 3 33 Password power on 4 5 Starting the computer by password 4 10 Supervisor 4 9 user 4 9 Poi
35. disc drive while Windows 7 is running When a Blu ray Movie Disc is set in the Blu ray drive for models with Blu ray drive TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player may start automatically H Select Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Media amp Entertainment gt TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Operating TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Notes on using TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Screen display and available features may vary amongst Blu ray Videos and scenes E Ifthe menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control window s Top Menu or Menu buttons Touch Pad and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used Open TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Manual TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player features and instructions are explained in details in TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Manual Use the following procedure to open TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Manual User s Manual 3 19 L855 L855D E Press the F1 key when TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player is launched and click the Help button 3D Playback on an External 3D Device il 3D playback on an external 3D device feature is only provided with some models Effect of 3D can be shown only on an external 3D devices connected via an HDMI output It cannot be shown on the internal display In order for 3D playback to work on external display TV you need a 3D enabled display TV that has an HDCP compliant HDMI port 3D playback feature supports the follwing two types of resolution 192
36. function button you decide to activate the 2Dto3D conversion function and therefore decide to watch your 2D content in 3D The Player will not run the 2Dto3D conversion function automatically Please see the warnings in this section as regards potential copyright infringement and confirm you have any necessary authorization The Player is intended for playing DVD Video DVD VR and video files and for viewing 2D home video content and other 2D content created by you in 3D The 3D playback of any video content not created by the user may require the direct or indirect permission of third parties where such content is protected by copyright unless otherwise permitted under applicable law The protection of intellectual property rights is essential for TOSHIBA In this respect TOSHIBA underlines that the Player should not be used in a manner infringing such rights It is your responsibility to ensure that you do not infringe any applicable intellectual property laws when you decide to use the Player and more specifically when you decide to activate the 2Dto3D conversion function of the Player 3 22 User s Manual L855 L855D Some functions cannot be used during 3D playback In such cases any buttons used for those functions may be disabled Depending on the system environment the player may automatically switch into 2D if you perform any of the following operations during 3D playback Furthermore you may experience some time lag when the
37. gc ca Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements User s Manual This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25GHz frequency range Taiwan Article 12 Without permission granted by the NCC any company enterprise or user is not allowed to change frequency enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio frequency devices Article 14 The low power radio frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications If found the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act The low power radio frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices L855 L855D Using this equipment in Japan User s Manual In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400MHz to 2 483 5MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Important notice The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specifi
38. is running When a DVD Video disc is set in the DVD drive for models with DVD drive TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER may start automatically Select Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Media amp Entertainment gt TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to start TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Notes on Using TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER User s Manual Screen display and available features may vary amongst DVD Videos and scenes If the menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control window s Top Menu or Menu buttons touch pad and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used L855 L855D Open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Manual TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER features and instructions are explained in details in TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Manual Use the following procedure to open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Manual Press the F1 key when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is launched and click the Help button TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Please be aware of the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Notes on Use User s Manual E This software can only be used on Windows 7 mg Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping audio skipping or decrease in computer performance H Close all other applications before playing back Blu ray Disc Do not open any other applications or carry out any other operations during Blu ray Disc playback Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the TOSHIBA Blu
39. meet the standards for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Certification agencies User s Manual China CQC U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type HOS5VVH2 F or HO3VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type HOSVV F For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three pin plug configuration must be User s Manual L855 L855D 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia Europe and China oo UL approved Australia AS approved Canada CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Europe Approved by the appropriate agency China m CCC approved L855 L855D Appendix C Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers Non ap
40. or an optical digital device m Use the audio video control button to reproduce music or voice Open the optical disc drive Do not use shut down log off Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode functions while writing or rewriting m Make sure that the write rewrite operation is completed before going into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode You can remove an optical media on the optical disc drive after writing is completed fthe media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur m Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars In addition do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand E Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer TOSHIBA Disc Creator User s Manual Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator H DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator m DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator m You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator s Audio CD function to record music to DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW media m Do not use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in order to copy DVD Video or DVD ROM material that has copyright protection DVD RAM discs cannot be backed up using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot back up CD ROM CD R
41. products and or other electronic devices that use Bluetooth other than TOSHIBA notebook computers Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 1 Fax application software Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 2 Multi user considerations The use of Bluetooth is not supported in a multi user environment This means that when you use Bluetooth other users that are logged into the same computer will not be able to use this type of functionality Product Support The latest information regarding operating system support language support or available upgrades can be found on our web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or www pcsupport toshiba com in the United States The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX or Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled m 7he Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature 3 27 L855 L855D m The Link speed 10 100 1000 megabits per second changes automatically depending on the network conditions connected device cable or noise and so on
42. refers to the DC IN Battery indicator AC adaptor connected AC adaptor not connected Battery fully charged Battery partially charged or no charge Remaining battery capacity is above low battery trigger point Remaining battery capacity is below low battery trigger point Remaining battery capacity is exhausted Power on e Operates e No charge e LED white e Operates e Charge e LED amber e Operates LED off e Operates LED flashes amber Computer shuts down Power off no operation e No charge e LED white Quick charge LED amber L855 L855D Monitoring of power condition As shown in the below table the DC IN Battery and Power indicators on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status DC IN Battery indicator i Check the DC IN Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack and the power status with the AC adaptor connected The following indicator conditions should be noted Flashing amber E The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be connected in order to recharge the battery Hm Indicates a problem with the power supply You should initially try plugging the AC adaptor into another power outlet if it still does not operate properly you should contact your reseller or dealer Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is charging White Indicates the AC
43. steps as detailed below Connecting the monitor cable User s Manual 1 Connect the monitor cable to the External RGB monitor port 3 38 L855 L855D Figure 3 16 Connecting the monitor cable to the External RGB monitor port 1 External RGB monitor port 2 Monitor cable There are no fastening screws for an external monitor cable on this computer s External RGB monitor port However external monitor cables which have connectors with fastening screws can still be used 2 Turn the external monitor s power on When you turn on the power the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device In the event that you find that there are issues getting an image displayed on the correct monitor you should consider using the hot key to change the display settings if you then disconnect the external monitor before you turn the computer s power off be sure to press the hot key again to switch to the internal display Please refer to the The Keyboard section for further details on using hot keys to change the display setting Do not disconnect the external monitor while in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor When displaying desktop at external analog monitor desktop is sometimes displayed on the center of the monitor with black bars around desktop with small size At that time please read the manual of the monit
44. the terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Batteries exhausted time When you turn off the power of your computer with batteries fully charged the batteries will be exhausted within the following approximate period User s Manual 5 6 L855 L855D Battery type Sleep Mode Shut Down Mode Battery pack about 1 9 days about 2 9 months 24Wh 3 cell Battery pack about 3 7 days about 5 8 months 48Wh 6 cell Battery pack about 5 1 days about 8 months 66Wh 6 cell high capacity Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery packs m Atleast once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power if it does not turn on then go to Step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If you find that the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged however if the DC IN Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery condition go to Step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power The DC IN Battery indicator should glow amber to indicate that t
45. the computer ON to charge the device User s Manual 4 7 L855 L855D When Sleep and Charge function is enabled USB bus power DC5V will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF USB bus power DC5V is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports However some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power DC5V As for the specifications of the external devices please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use Using the sleep and charge function to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers If Sleep and Charge function is enabled the computer s battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of the computer may always be in an operational state When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected to the compatible ports USB bus power DC5V supply may be stopped for safety reasons When Sleep and Charge function is enabled the USB Wakeup function does not work for compatible ports In that case if there is a USB port that does not have the Sleep and Charge f
46. then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your memory media card for further information Remove the memory media card from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected Check to ensure the required file is actually on the memory media card that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support If you are using a USB mouse you should also refer to both the USB mouse section in this chapter and the documentation supplied with your mouse User s Manual Touch Pad Problem The Touch Pad does not work On screen pointer does not respond to pointing device operation Double tapping Touch Pad does not work The on screen pointer moves too fast or too slow The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough L855 L855D Procedure Check the Device Select settings Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse Pressing hot keys to enable In this instance the system might be busy Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while In this instance you should initially try changing the double click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the Double Click Speed as required and click O
47. to recharge the battery L855 L855D Problem Procedure Battery doesn t If the battery is completely discharged it will not charge when the AC begin charging immediately in these instances you adaptor is attached should wait a few minutes before trying again If the battery still does not charge you should check that the power outlet the AC adaptor is connected to its supplying power this can be tested by plugging another appliance into it Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch if so it will not charge properly and should be allowed to reach room temperature before you try again Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure its connecting terminals are clean if necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth lightly dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery taking care to ensure that it is securely seated in the computer Check the DC IN Battery indicator if it does not glow allow the computer to charge the battery for at least twenty minutes If the DC IN Battery indicator starts to glow after this period allow the battery to continue to charge for at least another twenty minutes before turning on the computer However if the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life and should be replaced However if you do not believe the battery is at the end of its operating life you should speak to TOSHIBA Support Battery doesn t
48. 0x1080 24Hz and 1280x720 60Hz Please change the Screen Resolution to the above before using 3D playback function Important Safety Information for 3D Function m Please refrain from or stop viewing if you feel ill or experience discomfort before or while watching 3D video images H Please refrain from viewing 3D video images if you experience convulsions photosensitivity reaction or heart disease H Due to the possibility of impact on vision development viewers of 3D video images should be aged 6 or older Children and teenagers may be more susceptible to health issues associated with viewing in 3D and should be closely supervised to avoid prolonged viewing without rest E Avoid use of the 3D function when under the influence of alcohol m Please read the user s manual that comes with the computer carefully before using the 3D playback function E The 3D effect differs between individuals Notes on 3D Playback for TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER User s Manual TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER has 3D playback function which can playback 3D video content and 2D home video content DVD or video file in 3D using real time 2Dto3D conversion m Effect of 3D can be shown only on an external 3D devices connected via an HDMI output It cannot be shown on the internal display m The 2Dto3D conversion function uses TOSHIBA s original algorithm to apply a 3D effect to your own 2D videos However note that this function does not provide the same video conte
49. 55 L855D Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the Hard Disk Drive when the computer is turned off so that the next time it is turned on the previous state is restored Please note that the Hibernation Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the computer m Save your data While entering Hibernation Mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the Hard Disk Drive However for safety sake it is best to save your data manually m Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Hibernation Mode Data will be lost Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits m Saves data to the Hard Disk Drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery condition You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Hibernate feature H Allows the use of the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation Mode To enter Hibernation Mode follow the steps below 1 Click Start 2 Point to the arrow icon BEZZA and then select Hibernate from the menu Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer
50. A Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Flash Cards TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in For Windows Media Player TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player 1 1 i L855 L855D Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility TOSHIBA Value Added Package TOSHIBA Web Camera Application TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement User s Manual this manual You may not have all the software listed above depending on the model you purchased Getting Started i T User s Manual All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for information on the safe and proper use of this computer It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer By following the recommendations in it you may reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your hand arms shoulders or neck This section provides basic information to start using your computer It covers the following topics Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer Use a virus check program and make sure it is updated regularly Never format storage media without checking its content formatting dest
51. ACH regulation User s Manual Please consult the following website www toshiba europe com computers info reach for information about the presence in our articles of substances included on the candidate list according to article 59 1 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 REACH in a concentration above 0 1 weight by weight L855 L855D Following information is only for Turkey Compliant with EEE Regulations TOSHIBA meets all requirements of Turkish regulation 26891 Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment The number of possible pixel failures of your display is defined according to ISO 9241 307 standards If the number of pixel failures is less than this standard they will not be counted as defect or failure Battery is a consumption product since the battery time depends on the usage of your computer If the battery can not be charged at all then it is a defect or failure The changes in battery time is not a defect or failure ENERGY STAR Program User s Manual Pn Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR ad compliant If the model you purchased is compliant it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies TOSHIBA is a partner in the ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a
52. AMD VISION Engine Control Center Catalyst Control Center In this control panel 1 Select PowerPlay under Power 2 Select Enable PowerPlay check box and then select the Enable Vari Bright check box If you want to improve the picture quality under the conditions mentioned above adjust the setting towards Maximize Quality or disable this feature L855 L855D Chapter 3 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it Using the Touch Pad To use the Touch Pad simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Figure 3 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons 1 Touch Pad 2 Touch Pad control buttons Product appearance depends on the model you purchased The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer and press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using a You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the J left button on a standard mouse Click Tap once Double click Tap twice Drag and drop Tap to select the item s you want to move leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and then move the item s to their new destination The
53. DD SSD Alert Utility TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA User s Manual L855 L855D This computer is equipped with eco mode This mode slightly lowers performance of some devices to reduce electric power consumption You can realize measurable power savings by using it continuously TOSHIBA eco Utility helps you monitor your power savings by showing approximate real time power consumption Furthermore it shows approximate accumulated power consumption and approximate accumulated power savings when using eco mode daily weekly and monthly You can track power savings by using eco mode continuously To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt eco Utility You can create CDs and DVDs in a number of formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard CD player and data discs which can store copies of the files and folders on your computer s hard disk drive To start this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Media amp Entertainment gt Disc Creator This utility includes wizard functions to monitor the Disk Drive operating status and execute the system backup To access the utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Support amp Recovery gt HDD SSD Alert This software is provided for playback of Blu ray Disc It has an on screen interface and functions To start this utility click
54. DVD Audio Video CD functions are not supported in this version Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU Do not support mp3 decode and encode DVD VR format is not supported in this version Before recording the video to DVD or Blu ray Disc m When you record DVD disc or Blu ray Disc please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer E Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB1 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD or Blu ray Disc H Do not perform any of the following actions H Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the display panel E Bump or cause vibration to the computer m Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice Open the optical disc drive Install remove or connect external devices including the following memory media card USB device external display optical digital devices H Please verify your disc after recording important data H Not support to output VCD and SVCD format E Force eject disc About recorded DVDs and Blu ray discs Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RW RAM discs m When playing your recorded DVD on your computer please use the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER software application or TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player software applic
55. HIBA or TOSHIBA s authorized service providers Additionally TOSHIBA may also use this information for quality assurance analysis Subject to the use restrictions above the HDD data logged may be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence e g European Union Those countries may or may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region Once enabled you may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via Uninstall a program in the Control Panel Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the HDD 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 Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started using the following methods H Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Support amp Recovery gt PC Health Monitor Click the icon in the notification area then click the Enable PC Health Monitor message the first time you run the application and Run PC Health Monitor every time thereafter No matter which method is used the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor explanation screen will be displayed Clicking Next will display the PC Health Monitor Software Notice amp Acceptance screen
56. HIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC THE VC 1 AND MPEG 4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR I ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE STANDARDS VIDEO AND OR II DECODING AVC VC 1 AND MPEG 4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE SUCH VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES vii L855 L855D AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM Canadian regulatory information Canada only This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Note that Canadian Department of Communications DOC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du R glement sur le mat riel brouileur du Canada Following information is only valid for EU member States Disposal of products The crosse
57. If this occurs press the hot key to re set the display panel and external monitor to clone mode Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN hub Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator L855 L855D Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 3 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer s Wireless communication Wireless LAN function is on If problems persist contact your LAN administrator Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wireless communication please refer to Chapter 3 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Check to ensure the computer s Wireless Bluetooth device Communication function is on Check to ensure the Bluetooth Manager application is running on the computer and that power to the external Bluetooth device is turned on Check to ensure that no optional Bluetooth Adaptor is installed in the computer the built in Bluetooth hardware cannot operate simultaneously with another Bluetooth controller If you are stil
58. If you frequently recharge a partially charged power the computer battery the battery might not charge to its full as long as expected potential in these instances you should fully discharge the battery and then attempt to charge it again Check the Power saver option under Select a power plan in the Power Options User s Manual 6 6 Real Time Clock Problem The BIOS setting and system date time are lost Keyboard L855 L855D Procedure The charge in the Real Time Clock RTC battery has run out you will need to set the date and time in the BIOS setup application by using the following steps 1 Press and hold the F2 key and then turn on the computer the BIOS setup utility will load 2 Set the date in the System Date field 3 Set the time in the System Time field 4 Press F10 a confirmation message will be displayed 5 Press the ENTER key the BIOS setup application will end and the computer will restart Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the computer please refer to the section The Keyboard in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for further information Problem Output to screen is garbled Procedure Please refer to your software s documentation to ensure that it is not remapping the keyboard in any way remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of each key If you are still unable to use the keyboard you should contact TOSHIBA Support Int
59. K In this instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support Adjust the touch Sensitivity To access it click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support USB mouse Problem On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Double clicking does not work The on screen pointer moves too fast or too slow The on screen pointer moves erratically USB device L855 L855D Procedure In this instance the system might be busy Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB port in order to ensure it is firmly attached In this instance you should initially try changing the double click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as required and click OK In this instance you should initially try changin
60. Keyboard The computer s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104 105 key enhanced keyboard by pressing some keys in combination all of the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard functions can be performed on the computer User s Manual 3 1 A L855 L855D The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on which country region your computer is configured for with keyboards being available for numerous languages In use there are different types of keys specifically typewriter keys function keys soft keys Hot keys and Windows special keys Never remove the key caps on your keyboard Doing so could cause damage to the parts under the key caps Keyboard indicators The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the NUM LOCK indicator which show the following conditions E When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed When the NUM LOCK indicator glows the ten key allows you to enter numbers Figure 3 2 Keypad indicators 1 CAPS LOCK indicator 2 NUM LOCK indicator CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format NUM LOCK When the NUM LOCK indicator glows you can use the number keys on the keyboard for number entry Function keys F1 F12 User s Manual The function keys not to be confused with the special FN key are the twelve keys at the top of your keyboard these keys func
61. Memory module slot 4 Cooling vents Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Battery lock Battery release latch Memory module slot Cooling vents Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack ready for removal Slide and hold this latch into its Unlock position in order to release the battery pack for removal For more detailed information on removing the battery pack please refer to Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes The memory module slot allows for the installation replacement and removal of additional memory module 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB or 8GB memory modules can be installed in the computer s two memory slots for a maximum of 16 GB system memory The actual amount of useable system memory will be less than the installed memory modules Refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics The cooling vents help the processor to avoid overheating Do not block the cooling vents Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the cooling vents Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Carefully clean the dust on the cooling vents surface using a soft cloth L855 L855D Front with the display open User s Manual This section shows the computer with the display panel open In order to open the display lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortabl
62. ORAGE TECHNOLOGY Location of the required label N JAPPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANU Lo E DVD SuperMulti with Double Layer SN 208AB Blu ray Combo drive TS LB23D Blu ray Writer drive SN 506AF THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER FACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY KOREA CORPORATION 416 MEATAN 3 DONG YEONGTONG GU SUWON CITY GYEONGGI 443 742 KOREA 3 Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc DVD SuperMulti with Double Layer GT51N Blu ray Combo drive CT40F Blu ray Writer drive BT 20F L855 L855D The drive model employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the xi Location of the required label THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANU FACTURE E a MANUFACTURED JAPAN 22 23 KAIGAN 3 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 108 0022 A Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc MI 4 SONY Optiarc Inc m DVD SuperMulti with Double Layer AD 7760H
63. Restart from the Shut down options m Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Once the computer has turned itself off wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning the power on again by pressing the power button L855 L855D Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of the computer it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the computer Legal Footnote Non applicable Icons For more information regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C T Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed PF ASOoO 9 so a oOo W 1 DC IN Battery indicator 3 Wireless communication indicator 2 Power indicator 4 Memory media slot Product appearance depends on the model you purchased DC IN Battery indica The DC IN Battery indicator shows the condition tor of the DC IN and the battery s charge white indicates the battery is fully charged while the power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor Please refer to Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes for more information on this feature User s Manual 2 1 L855 L855D d Power indicator The
64. TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt User s Manual L855 L855D L855 L855D Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 User s Manual Preface General Precautions Getting Started Equipment checklist lt 2 cA 008 darasidan ete ees ee 1 1 G tting Started wisceccscccciecitensicessiedccntecencedceredie cdunecneveabewsnds ddvanncewsiavenntnes 1 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed ccceceeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 1 EE o e sresse ds fooled aise teres ea eae ees ee ea 2 2 Right Sid esisiini auaa aaa aaa aaia aaa 2 3 Bak E E A E T 2 5 Underside 25ers eee tee i te 2 5 Front with the display open 2 ccscs eeceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 7 Internal Hardware Components s scsecscscceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeenenenseeneeees 2 9 Operating Basics Using the TOUGH Pad sssri eanta anae aaar inaa aas eens 3 1 TheKey DOA aa a a aa aaae aaa aaa ae catessessiactcevesetasece 3 1 Optical GiSG CnIVeS iissiiissaio Mire nen dle lia te awnteiewcerey anneal 3 5 TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER cccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeenenenneeensenseeseeneneneeen 3 15 TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player cccceeeeesseneeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseneeeseeneneseeees 3 18 3D Playback on an External 3D Device ceceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 20 Wireless COMMUNICATIONS sees eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeseeneeeeee 3 24 LAN ences cece dev enceneateenah tse aidaa aeaaea a
65. TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Some functions are not functionable during 3D playback In such cases any corresponding buttons will be disabled You may experience some time lag if you perform any of the following operations when the Video Display Window is at full screen size Bring up windows such as Right Click Menu Settings Window Title Chapter Search File Select or Error Message E Operate on Windows m Operate on other applications Please make sure AC adapter is used when playing with the enabled 3D playback feature 3D playback occurs only in full screen size When you enable 3D playback the Video Display Window automatically enlarges to fullscreen size In order for 3D playback to work on external display TV you need a 3D enabled display TV that has an HDCP compliant HDMI port 3D video content can only be displayed on external display using HDMI with 3D The 3D effect differs among individuals Viewing 3D playback may cause discomfort In this case please stop viewing and consult your doctor Please consider if it is suitable or a need for time limit before allowing your child to watch a 3D content Depending on the lighting condition of your room you may experience some flickerings when you have the 3D glasses on 3 21 L855 L855D Upconvert and 3D Playback functions cannot be used at the same time Switching to 3D playback while upconvert is running will cause the upconvert functi
66. User s Manual L855 L855D configuration client design and software hardware configurations The transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard the actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Setting 1 Please make sure that the Wireless Communication function is on 2 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center 3 Click Set up a new connection or network 4 Follow the wizard You will need the name of the wireless network together with security settings Consult the documentation accompanied with your router or ask your wireless network administrator for the settings Security m TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable encryption functionality otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless connection If this occurs the outsider may illegally access your system eavesdrop or cause the loss or destruction of stored data m TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof Card Specifications Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Compatibility m IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating E Microsoft Windows Networki
67. a Slovenia Sweden Ukraine Uruguay Approved Countries Regions for the Atheros HB125 802 11b g n Wireless LAN This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table T User s Manual L855 L855D Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below An ad hoc mode is not available in 802 11n mode Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 As of Jan 2012 Argentina Bahrain Bosnia and Herzegovina Chile Cyprus Egypt Germany Iceland Israel Jordan Lebanon Malaysia Nepal Oman Peru Qatar Serbia South Africa Switzerland UAE Venezuela Australia Belgium Brazil China Czech Republic Estonia Greece India Italy Kenya Liechtenstein Malta Netherlands Pakistan Philippines Romania Singapore South Korea Taiwan United Kingdom Vietnam Austria Bolivia Cambodia Costa Rica Denmark Finland Honduras Indonesia Jamaica Kuwait Lithuania Mexico New Zealand Papua New Guinea Poland Russia Slovakia Spain Thailand United States Azerbaijan Bulgaria Canada Croatia Ecuador France Hungary Ireland Japan Latvia Luxembourg Morocco Norway Paraguay Portugal Saudi Arabia Slovenia Sweden Ukraine Uruguay Index User s Manual AC adaptor additional 3 42
68. a the internet using specialized applications Some models are equipped with a Web Camera Please refer to the Web Camera Application Online Help for details E Do not point the web camera directly at the sun Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens Doing so may reduce image quality Use an eyeglass cleaner cleaner cloth or other soft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty When recording in dimly lit environments select Night Mode which allows for brighter images with less noise Display screen 39 6cm 15 6 LCD screen configured with the following resolution HD 1366 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels Please be aware that when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor the image displayed on the internal screen will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power This difference in brightness levels is intended to save power when operating on batteries Legal Footnote LCD For more information regarding LCD please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C Power button Press this button to turn the computer s power on or off Display hinges The display hinges allow the display panel to be positioned at a variety of easy to view angles Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system User s Manual Keyboard Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons LCD Sens
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70. al display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Enables or disables the Touch Pad Moves media backward Plays or pauses media playback Moves media forward Decreases the computer s volume Increases the computer s volume Turns the sound on or off Switches the active wireless devices Reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows Enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows Changes the display resolution You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F Number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt Accessibility User s Manual L855 L855D Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows the Windows Start Button key activates the Start menu while the application key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button This key activates the Windows Start menu E This key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation but you are able to generate these characters using their specific ASCII codes 1 Hold down ALT key 2 Usi
71. ancelling settings that reactivate the computer automatically such as a timer recording function Failure to completely shut down the computer in this way could allow the operating system to reactivate and run pre programmed tasks or preserve unsaved data which could interfere with aviation or other systems possibly causing serious injury Before entering Sleep Mode be sure to save your data When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options m 7o restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode press and hold the power button or any key on the keyboard for a short amount of time Please note that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wake up on Keyboard option is enabled within the HW Setup utility L855 L855D m If the computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer is next turned on and the system returns from Sleep Mode 7o prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options E Touse the Hybrid Sleep function configure it in the Power Options Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits Restores the previous wo
72. anel with pens or any other objects left in between the display panel and the keyboard m When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel Do not use excessive force when opening or closing the display panel Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power the Power indicator will then indicate the status Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes for more information 1 m After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you J have set up the operating system User s Manual 1 5 L855 L855D E Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1 Open the display panel 2 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Figure 1 6 Turning on the power 1 Power button Starting up for the first time The Windows 7 Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power Follow the on screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system 2 When it is displayed be sure to read the Software License Terms T carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes either Shut Down Mode Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode Shut Down Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved
73. ark in accordance with the related European Directives notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC for the supplied power adapter Furthermore the product complies with the Ecodesign Directive 2009 125 EC ErP and its related implementing measures This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and safety standards However TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented In this case the persons who have connected implemented those options cables have to provide assurance that the system PC plus options cables still fulfils the required standards To avoid general EMC problems the following guidance should be noted Only CE marked options should be connected implemented m Only best shielded cables should be connected Working environment This product was designed to fulfil the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements to be observed for so called Residential commercial and light industry environments TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this vi L855 L855D product in working envir
74. at all stages of flight 2 Permitted to use for public wireless access local networks on board aircraft during a flight at the altitude not less than 3000m L855 L855D Restrictions for Use of 5470 5725MHz Frequencies in Europe Italy For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Russian Limited e i r p 100mW Permitted to use Federation only for indoor applications closed industrial and warehouse areas and on board aircraft 1 Permitted to use for local networks of aircraft crew service communications on board aircraft in area of the airport and at all stages of flight 2 Permitted to use for public wireless access local networks on board aircraft during a flight at the altitude not less than 3000m To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation the above 2 4GHz and 5GHz channel limitations apply for outdoor usage The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies for outdoor use as listed above the user must contact the applicable national spectrum regulator to request a license for outdoor operation Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two condi
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76. ation m When playing your recorded Blu ray Disc on your computer please use the TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player software application mH siIf you use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Notes on use H This software can only be used on Windows 7 User s Manual 3 15 User s Manual L855 L855D TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER software is supported for playback of DVD Video and DVD VR Frame dropping audio skipping or out of sync audio and video may occur during playback of some DVD Video titles Close all other applications when using the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not open any other applications or carry out any other operations during video playback Playback may stop or not function properly in some situations Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be playable on the computer Use DVD Video discs with a region code which is either the same as the factory default setting if applicable or ALL Do not playback video while watching or recording television programs using other applications Doing so may cause DVD Video playback or television program recording errors In addition if prescheduled recording starts during DVD Video playback it may cause DVD Video playback or television program recording errors Please view DVD Video during times when there is
77. attery pack while the AC adaptor is connected Before you remove the battery pack save your data and shut down the computer or place the computer into Hibernation Mode Please be aware that when placing the computer into Hibernation Mode the contents of memory will be saved to the hard disk drive although for safety sake it is best to also save your data manually Real Time Clock RTC battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar function and also maintains the system configuration while the computer is turned off If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system will lose this information and the real time clock and calendar will stop working You can change the Real Time Clock settings in the BIOS setup utility To access it press and hold the F2 key and then turn on the computer the BIOS setup utility will load Please refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting for further information Care and use of the battery pack User s Manual This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your battery pack properly Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions m Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture m Keep the ba
78. btitle track L855 L855D This software can playback MPEG2 MP4 and WTV files created by Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA Playback may not function properly if you use the files other than these types Display Devices amp Audio TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER will only run when Colors is set to True Color 32 bit Click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display gt Adjust resolution click Advanced settings select Monitor tab set colors to True color 32 bit If the DVD Video image is not displayed on an external display or television stop the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER and change the screen resolution To change the screen resolution click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display gt Adjust resolution However video cannot be output to some external displays and televisions due to output or playback conditions When viewing DVD Video on an external display or TV change the display device before playing DVD Video can be played only on internal LCD displays or external displays In Clone mode Dual View TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER may not function properly Do not change the screen resolution while running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not change the display device while running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Starting TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Use the following procedure to start TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER 1 Insert an DVD Video in the optical disc drive while Windows 7
79. configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to enter the low power Sleep Mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode TOSHIBA recommends that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep Mode by pressing the power button Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA and the EU Commission According to the EPA a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR specifications will use between 20 and 50 less energy depending on how it is used Visit http www eu energystar org or http www energystar gov for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program Optical disc drive safety instructions T User s Manual Be sure to check the precautions at the end of this section 1 Panasonic Precision Devices Co Ltd Location of the required label i COMPLIES WITH FDARADIATION DVD SuperMulti with Double Layer UJ8BO Blu ray Combo drive UJ160 Blu ray Writer drive UJ260 SERIAL NO MANUFACTURED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 2 TOSHIBA SAMSUNG ST
80. corporated registered in the United States and other countries ATHEROS is a trademark of Qualcomm Atheros Inc registered in the United States and other countries Realtek is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be 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 H Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected mH Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for he
81. d out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product They EE will be separated at the recycling centres The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13 2005 By participating in separate collection of products and batteries you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country please visit our website http eu computers toshiba europe com or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of batteries and or accumulators User s Manual viii A Pb Hg Cd L855 L855D The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC then the chemical symbols for lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd will appear below the crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol By participating in separate collection of batteries you will help to assure the proper d
82. d then wiping the screen gently with the cloth Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer 3 44 L855 L855D Moving the computer While the computer is designed for flexible day to day usage you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble free operation E Make sure all disk disc activity has ended before moving the computer m Turn off shut down the computer m Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer mH Close the display panel H Do not pick up the computer by its display panel E Before carrying your computer shut it down disconnect the AC adaptor and allow it to cool down a failure to follow this instruction may result in minor heat injury H Be careful not to subject the computer to impact or shock a failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to computer computer failure or loss of data m Never transport your computer with any cards installed this may cause damage to either the computer and or the card resulting in product failure m Always use a suitable carry case when transporting the computer m When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything amp Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements Heat dispersal User s Manual
83. d to vibrations such as airplanes trains or cars Donot use on an unstable surface such as a stand A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the Hard Disk Drive and can be copied to either disc media or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps 1 Select either blank disc or USB Flash Memory The application will allow you to choose from a variety of different media onto which the recovery image can be copied including disc media and USB Flash Memory E Please note that some of the disc media may not be compatible with the optical disc drive You should therefore verify the optical disc drive supports the blank media you have chosen before proceeding m USB Flash Memory will be formatted and all the data in the USB Flash Memory will be lost when proceeding 2 Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows 7 operating system from the Hard Disk Drive as normal 3 Insert the first blank disc into the optical disc drive tray or Insert the USB Flash Memory into one available USB port 4 Double click the Recovery Media Creator icon on the Windows 7 desktop or select the application from Start Menu 5 After Recovery Media Creator starts select the type of media and the title you wish to copy and then click the Create button Restoring the pre installed software from your created Recovery Media T User s Manual If the pre installed files are damaged you are able to either use the Recove
84. displayed full size with its available options below it All other Cards are again hidden from view To use a Hot Key Card using a hot key in Standard F1 F12 mode 1 Press and hold the FN 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 Tocycle through the displayed options hold down FN and press the hot key repeatedly Release the FN key when the desired option is selected For more information please refer to the TOSHIBA Flash Cards Help file To access this help click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt Flash Cards In the Settings for Flash Cards window click the Help button Hot keys This section describes the associated functions of the hot keys Special function mode F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 FN 1 FN 2 FN Space FN Sticky key Standard F1 F12 mode FN F1 FN F2 FN F3 FN F4 FN F5 FN F6 FN F7 FN F8 FN F9 FN F10 FN F11 FN F12 FN 1 FN 2 FN Space L855 L855D Function Launches the help file supplied with the software Decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Changes the active display device To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the intern
85. dow will be displayed Click the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the priority To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt logo screen appears release the F12 key 2 Use the up and down cursor keys to select the boot device you want and press ENTER L855 L855D T If a Supervisor Password has been set manual boot device selection functions may be restricted The boot device selection methods described above will not change the boot priority settings that have been configured in HW Setup In addition if you press a key other than one of those listed or if the selected device is not installed the system will continue to boot according to the current and available settings in HW Setup Boot speed This feature allows you to select system boot up speed Fast Reduces system boot up time System can boot only from the built in HDD and only internal LCD and keyboard are supported during the boot process Normal System boots up at normal speed Default Panel Open Power On This feature allows you to change the Panel Open Power On setting Enabled Enables the Panel Open Power On function When you open the display panel while your computer is turned off the system will boot up automatically Disabled Disables the Panel Open Power On function Default The Panel Open Power On feature is supported with some models
86. e viewing angle for you Figure 2 6 The front of the computer with the display panel open 1 Wireless communication antennas 7 Display hinges not shown 2 Microphone 8 Stereo speakers 3 Web Camera LED 9 Keyboard 4 Web Camera 10 Touch Pad 5 Display screen 11 Touch Pad control buttons 6 Power button 12 LCD Sensor switch not shown Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Wireless communica Some computers in this series are equipped with tion antennas the Wireless LAN Bluetooth antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless WAN WiMAX antennas Legal Footnote Wireless LAN For more information regarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C Microphone The built in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your application please refer to the Sound System section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for more information Web Camera LED The Web Camera LED glows when the Web Camera is operating 2 7 L855 L855D Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to i record video or take photographs with your computer You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Enables the transmission of video and use of video chat vi
87. e computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any data and automatically turn itself off You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet the DC IN Battery indicator will glow amber while the battery is being charged Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Charging Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery L855 L855D Battery type Power off Power on Battery pack 3 hours max 3 5 hours 24Wh 3 cell Battery pack 3 hours max 3 5 hours 48Wh 6 cell Battery pack 4 hours max 4 5 hours 66Wh 6 cell high capacity 2 Please be aware that the charging time when the computer is on is affected T by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you are using the computer if you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions m The battery is extremely hot or cold if the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity you should charg
88. e internal speakers or the headphone sound is coming from the right direction Default Format You can change the sample rate and bit depth of sound Video mode T Video mode settings are configured via the Screen Resolution dialog To open the Screen Resolution dialog click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display gt Change display settings If you are running some applications for example a 3D application or video playback and so on you may see some disturbance flickering or frame dropping on your screen If that occurs adjust the resolution of display lowering it until the screen is displayed properly Disabling Windows Aero may also help correct this issue Computer Handling This section explains computer handling and maintenance Cleaning the computer A User s Manual To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and dirt and use care with all liquids around it Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely in these circumstance you should get the computer inspected by an authorized service provider in order to assess the scope of any damage Clean the plastics of the computer using a slightly water dampened cloth You can clean the display screen by spraying a small amount of glass cleaner onto a soft clean cloth an
89. e interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to H Bluetooth Specification Ver 4 0 Ver 3 0 HS or Ver 3 0 depending on the model you purchased as defined and approved by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group H Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by the Bluetooth Special interest Group CAUTION about Wireless Devices A User s Manual The wireless devices have not completed verification of connection and operation with all devices which are using the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth radio technology Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please visit http Avww pc support global toshiba com if you have any questions about using Wireless LAN or Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA L855 L855D In Europe visit http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm Your Bluetooth product is not compatible with devices using Bluetooth Version 1 0B specifications Wireless Devices and your health Wireless products like other radio devices em
90. e it at room temperature of between 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F m The battery is nearly completely discharged In this instance you should leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The DC IN Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions E The battery has not been used for a long time m The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the system automatically turns itself off 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power 3 Charge the battery until the DC IN Battery indicator glows white Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods User s Manual 5 5 L855 L855D Clicking the battery icon on the Taskbar m Via the Battery Status in the Windows Mobility Center window 7 You should wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer J before trying to monitor the remaining operating time This is because the computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and then calculate the remaining
91. e product This product complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Europe User s Manual Restrictions for Use of 2400 0 2483 5MHz Frequencies in Europe France Outdoor use Military Radiolocation limited to 10mW use Refarming of the 2 4GHz band e i r p within the has been ongoing in recent years to band allow current relaxed regulation Full 2454 2483 5MHz implementation planned 2012 User s Manual Italy Luxembourg Norway Russian Federation Implemented Implemented L855 L855D For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises For public use a general authorization is required General authorization required for network and service supply This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny Alesund Only for indoor applications Restrictions for Use of 5150 5350MHz Frequencies in Europe Italy Luxembourg Russian Federation Implemented Limited For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises General authorization required for network and service supply e i r p 100mW Permitted to use only for indoor applications closed industrial and warehouse areas and on board aircraft 1 Permitted to use for local networks of aircraft crew service communications on board aircraft in area of the airport and
92. ed low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations 1 Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above 2 If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication for Wireless LAN The indication shown below appears on this equipment Poa 2 ADS OF 4 nee 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4GHz DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 4 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m m mE This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400MHz to 2 483 5MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems arWONs gt 3 Indication for Bluetooth The indication shown below appears on this equipment 929 2 4FH1 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 3 1 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10 m 4 L855 L855D Cr r This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band o
93. ed to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep Mode In this condition observe the following Mm 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 m Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer m Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents E Always provide sufficient space around the computer H Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury Creating a computer friendly environment User s Manual Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight E Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones H Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters m Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corr
94. er to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions L855 L855D 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 1 1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 pin plug F Either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor cord will be included with the computer I depending on the model 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the left of the computer Figure 1 3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer 1 DC IN 19V jack 2 DC output plug 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet the DC IN Battery indicator on the front of the computer should glow Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised slowly lift the display panel this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity User s Manual 1 4 L855 L855D Figure 1 4 Opening the display panel 1 Display panel Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer 1 E Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress J on the display panel s hinges and cause damage E Do not press or push on the display panel Do not lift the computer by the display panel E Do not close the display p
95. ere are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window User s Manual 4 10 T User s Manual L855 L855D Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window Some options shown in grey are possible to confirm their status General This window displays the BIOS EC version and contains two buttons Default and About Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup version Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version date and EC version Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on User Password Lets you register a new password or change remove an existing password Not Registered Changes or remove the password default Registered Selects the password A dialogue box will appear to allow you to set the password To enter a user password 1 Select Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password Enter a password The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisk 2 Click OK The following message appears allowing you to verify the password Verify Password 3 If character strings match the password is registered Click OK If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat from step 1 Entry Error To delete a user password 1 Select Not Regi
96. ernal display panel User s Manual Apparent computer s display panel problems may be related to the computer s setup and configuration please refer to the HW Setup section in Chapter 4 Utilities amp Advanced Usage for further information Problem No display Procedure Press the hot keys to adjust the display priority and to make sure it is not set for output to an external monitor Problem Markings appear on the computer s display panel Hard Disk Drive Problem Computer does not boot from Hard Disk Drive Slow performance Optical Disc Drive L855 L855D Procedure These marks may have come from contact with the keyboard and Touch Pad while the display panel has been closed You should try to remove the marks by gently wiping the display panel with a clean dry cloth or if this fails with a good quality LCD screen cleaner In this latter instance you should always follow the instructions with the screen cleaner and always ensure you let the display panel dry properly before closing it Procedure Check to see whether there is a disc in the optical disc drive if so remove it and try to start the computer again If this has no effect check the Boot Priority setting within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility please refer to the Boot Setting section in Chapter 4 Utilities amp Advanced Usage for further information The files on the Hard Disk Drive may be fragmented in this instance you should ru
97. f mobile object identification systems 4 About the JEITA 5GHz Wireless LAN supports W52 W53 W56 Channel IEEE802 11b g n IEEE802 11a n W56 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan User s Manual Realtek RTL8188CE Wireless LAN 802 11n PCI E NIC b g n Wireless LAN The Name of the radio equipment RTL8188CE Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Approval Number D100075001 Realtek RTL8723AE Wireless LAN 802 11n PCI E NIC b g n Wireless LAN and Bluetooth The Name of the radio equipment RTL8723AE DSP Research Inc Approval Number D111514003 Atheros WB225 802 11b g n Wireless LAN and Bluetooth The Name of the radio equipment AR5B225 DSP Research Inc Approval Number D110317003 Atheros HB125 802 11b g n Wireless LAN The Name of the radio equipment AR5B125 DSP Research Inc Approval Number D110320003 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device Radio approvals for wireless devices L855 L855D Approved Countries Regions for the Realtek RTL8188CE 802 11n PCI E NIC b g n Wireless LAN This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the foll
98. further details You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre installed software without System Recovery Options When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost Turn off your computer 2 While holding down 0 zero key on the keyboard turn on your computer 3 A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA You can order Product Recovery discs for your notebook from the TOSHIBA Europe Backup Media Online Shop Please note that this service is not free of charge T 1 Visit https backupmedia toshiba eu on the Internet 2 Follow the on screen instructions You will receive your Recovery Discs within two weeks after placing your order User s Manual 4 20 L855 L855D Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor battery pack and any internal batteries This chapter provides details on making the most effective use of these resources and includes information on charging batteries tips for saving battery power and information on the different power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by different power conditions including whether an AC adaptor is User s Manual connected and what the charge level is for that battery The LED in the table below
99. g the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The elements of the mouse responsible for detecting movement might be dirty please refer to the documentation supplied with the mouse for instructions on how to clean it If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device User s Manual User s Manual Problem USB device does not work L855 L855D Procedure Remove the USB device from the computer and then reconnect it to a free port in order to ensure it is firmly attached Ensure that any required USB device drivers are properly installed to achieve this you should refer to both the device documentation and the operating system documentation Sleep and Charge function For more information and settings please refer to the Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility section in Chapter 4 Utilities amp Advanced Usage Problem cannot use the Sleep and Charge function Procedure Sleep and Charge function may be disabled Select the Enable Sleep and Charge check box in the TOSHIBA Sleep utility to enable this function When there is a current overflo
100. gistered a user password there is one way to start the computer E Enter the password manually 7 The password is necessary only if the computer was shut down in J Hibernation mode or boot mode not in Sleep mode and Restart To enter a password manually follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 1 Getting Started The following message will appear in the screen Enter Password AN At this point the hotkeys do not work They will function after you enter the password 2 Enter the Password 3 Press ENTER If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer Shuts off In this case you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry HW Setup This section explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and provides information on settings for various functions l After you changed the settings of HWSetup a dialog box may appear to J prompt you that the changes will take effect after the computer is restarted Make sure to restart your computer immediately to apply these changes Accessing HW Setup To run the HW Setup program click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt HWSETUP HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs General Password Display Boot Setting Keyboard USB LAN and SATA to allow specific functions of the computer to be configured In addition th
101. h is safe and trustworthy that is quick and easy You cannot use the computer s built in Bluetooth functions and an external Bluetooth adaptor simultaneously For reference Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operate in the 2 4GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices with these links being maintained even if the devices are not within a line of sight of each other Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security H Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy 3 26 T LAN A F User s Manual L855 L855D Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems E Windows Information regarding the use of this software with these operating systems is listed below with further details being contained with the electronic help files supplied with the software This Bluetooth Stack is based on the Bluetooth Version 1 1 1 2 2 0 EDR 2 1 EDR 3 0 3 0 HS 4 0 specification depending on the model you purchased However TOSHIBA cannot confirm the compatibility between any computing
102. h the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of the unit Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region For use in other regions please buy power cords that conform to safety rules and regulations in the particular region Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface furniture or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the computer base and AC adaptor s surface increase in temperature during normal use Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage Ref
103. hange the settings click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound Double click the Speakers icon and then click the TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement tab TOSHIBA Media Con This application allows you to control your music troller pictures and videos by streaming content to any compatible device in your home To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Media amp Entertainment gt TOSHIBA Media Controller For more information please refer to the TOSHIBA Media Controller Help User s Manual 4 4 L855 L855D TOSHIBA Resolution The plug in lets you upconverts wmv and mp4 Plug in for Windows videos on Windows Media Player Media Player For more information please refer to the TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player Help To access it click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Media amp Entertainment gt TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player Help Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Access each function using the following procedures 1 To access the Power Options click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program Display
104. he battery pack is being charged however in the event that DC IN Battery indicator does not glow this indicates that power is not being supplied check the connections for the AC adaptor and the power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the DC IN Battery indicator glows white E Ifyou have extra battery packs rotate their use f you will not be using the system for an extended period for example for more than one month remove the battery pack from the computer m Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging and will need to be replaced when it User s Manual 5 7 L855 L855D reaches the end of its operating life In addition to this you might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source for an extended period of time This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following steps E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it could be lost m In Hibernation Mode data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor before t
105. he save is completed Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery follow the steps as detailed below 1 Save your work 2 Turn the computer s power off ensure that the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Slide the battery lock into its unlock q_ position 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch to disengage the battery pack and then lift it up to remove it from the computer a Figure 5 1 Releasing the battery pack 1 User s Manual 5 8 L855 L855D Figure 5 2 Releasing the battery pack 2 1 Battery lock 3 Battery pack 2 Battery release latch Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack follow the steps as detailed below Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries 1 Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer 2 Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery lock is in its locked position 3 Turn your computer over
106. how to set up and begin using your computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic operations and care using optional devices and troubleshooting Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example ENTER identifies the ENTER key Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign For example CTRL C means you must hold down CTRL and at the same time press C If three keys are used hold down the first two and at the same time press the third ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the typeface you see to the left User s Manual xiii L855 L855D
107. ible port if the Sleep and Charge function is enabled Reconnect the external device after turning the computer ON If the external device still does not work connect device to an USB port that does not have the Sleep and Charge function or change to disable the Sleep and Charge function When Sleep and Charge function is enabled the USB WakeUp function does not work for ports that support the Sleep and Charge function In that case use an USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function or change to disable Sleep and Charge function In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your audio device Problem No sound is heard Procedure Press the hot keys to increase or decrease volume Check the software volume settings Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound device is enabled and that the device is properly working Problem Annoying sound is heard External monitor User s Manual L855 L855D Procedure In this instance you may be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to the computer please refer to Sound System in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for further information Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows start up or shut down If you are s
108. igure 3 9 Connecting the LAN cable 1 LAN jack 2 LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector or router Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a network connection Optional devices Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility This section describes the connection or installation of the following devices Cards memory E Memory media slot m Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card MultiMediaCard B Additional memory module Peripheral devices E External monitor E HDMI device Other BH Security lock Optional TOSHIBA accessories Memory media slot The computer is equipped with a Memory media slot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with various memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants User s Manual 3 29 il L855 L855D Keep foreign objects out of the Memory media slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the Memory media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury This Memory media slot supports the following memory media Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory ca
109. ility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with the computer and the peripherals you use TOSHIBA Accessibili The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides ty support to movement impaired users when they need to use the TOSHIBA Hot key functions In use the utility allows you to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and they press one of the Function keys in order to access its specific function When set the FN key will remain active until another key is pressed TOSHIBA VIDEO This software is provided for playback of DVD PLAYER Video To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Media amp Entertainment gt TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER For details on how to use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER see the help file Bluetooth Stack for This software enables communication between Windows by Toshiba the computer and external Bluetooth devices such as printers and mobile phones Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides access to specific tools utilities and applications that make the use and configuration of the computer easier To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Support amp Recovery gt TOSHIBA Assist User s Manual 4 2 TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA Disc Crea tor TOSHIBA H
110. ing If it does not power off your computer and then restart it The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly If you are using the AC adaptor check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the 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 DC IN Battery indicator If L855 L855D the indicator is glowing the computer is connected to a live external power source Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas E Power m USB device m Keyboard B Additional memory module E Internal display panel m Sound system Hard Disk Drive E External monitor H Optical Disc Drive m LAN m Memory Media Card m Wireless LAN B Pointing device Bluetooth Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer also has a number of other power resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock RTC battery all of which are interrelated with any one having the ability to produce apparent power problem
111. isposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country please visit our website http eu computers toshiba europe com or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product These symbols may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased Disposing of the computer and the computer s batteries Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations For further information contact your local government This computer contains rechargeable batteries After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulation it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly REACH Compliance Statement The new European Union EU chemical regulation REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals entered into force on 1 June 2007 TOSHIBA will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according to RE
112. it click into place m Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data 3 31 L855 L855D E Memory cards have a limited lifespan so it is important to backup important data m Do not write to a card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy Do not remove a card while read write is in progress T For more details on using memory cards see manuals accompanying the cards About the write protect The memory media cards have a function for protect E SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card AN Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data Inserting a memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To insert a memory media follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the memory media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Insert the memory media into the Memory media slot on the front of the computer 3 Press the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made The memory media will be partially out of the slot Figure 3 11 Inserting a memory media 1 Memory media slot 2 Memory media AN m Make sure memory media is oriented properly before you insert it If you insert the media in wrong direction you may not be able to remove it User s Manual 3 32 L855 L855D When inserting memory media do not touch the metal con
113. it radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless products however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless products is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless products may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless products equipment on board of airplanes or E In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless device prior to turning on the equipment Radio Regulatory Information The Wireless device is must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with th
114. l limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices In view of this it is good practice to make two or more copies of important data in case of any undesired change or loss of the recorded contents Before writing or rewriting User s Manual E Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of disc media however it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Please also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD CD RW Multi Speed High Speed and Ultra Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 8x and 16x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media DVD R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x and 8x speed media DVD R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 8x and 16x speed media TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media DVD R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 8x speed media T User s Manual L855 L855D DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or version 1 2 Victor Company of Japan Ltd
115. l lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is a normal phenomenon for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that is shipped with your computer Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity LCD 1 Gigabyte GB means 10 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 230 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processing Unit GPU Graphics processing unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode
116. l unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is important that you investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following H Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices User s Manual 6 16 L855 L855D E Ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions and consider calling the software company s technical support department for assistance m Consult the reseller or dealer from where you purchased your computer and or software they are your best resource for current information and support TOSHIBA technical support User s Manual If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the location listed in the enclosed warranty booklet or visit TOSHIBA technical support website www toshiba europe com or http Awww toshiba co jp worldwide on the Internet L855 L855D Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Physical Dimensions
117. lows you to set SATA interface setting Performance Let HDD SSD work with maximum performance Default Battery life Let HDD SSD work with battery life mode If this setting is selected this caused performance down TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor User s Manual The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption battery health and the system cooling informing you of significant system conditions This application recognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and will track specific activities related to the computer and their usage The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes i e number of power button and FN key combination uses AC adaptor battery LCD fan HDD sound volume wireless communication functionalities and USB information date of initial system use and also computer and device usage i e power settings battery temperature and recharging CPU memory backlight illumination time and temperatures for various devices The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 10MB or less per year This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions which may effect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require 4 15 L855 L855D service by TOS
118. lp Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s External RGB monitor port Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 and 3 0 ports HDMI port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference L855 L855D 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 EU Declaration of Conformity User s Manual This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA s web site http epps toshiba teg com on the Internet CE compliance This product is labelled with the CE M
119. n serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any wireless functionality gm Always turn off wireless functionality if the computer is near automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment possibly resulting in serious injury E t may not be possible to make a network connection to a specified network name using the ad hoc network function If this occurs the new network will have to be configured for all computers connected to the same network in order to re enable network connections Please be sure to use new network name Wireless LAN T User s Manual The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE802 11 Wireless LAN standard E Frequency Channel Selection of 5GHz for IEEE 802 11a or and IEEE802 11n Frequency Channel Selection of 2 4GHz for IEEE 802 11b g or and IEEE802 11n E Roaming over multiple channels E Card power management m Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on an 128 bit encryption algorithm m Wi Fi Protected Access WPA The transmission speed over the Wireless LAN and the distance over which the Wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and 3 24
120. n the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the Hard Disk Drive Please refer to the operating system s documentation or online Help File for further information on operating and using the Defragmentation utility As a last resort you should reformat the Hard Disk Drive and then reload the operating system and all other files and data If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support For further information please refer to Chapter 3 Operating Basics User s Manual Problem You cannot access a CD DVD Blu ray Disc in the drive Memory Media Card L855 L855D Procedure Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the disc tray and make sure the disc is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the disc Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the disc is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner For further information please refer to Chapter 3 Operating Basics Problem Memory media card error occurs You cannot write to a memory media card You cannot read a file Pointing device Procedure Remove the memory media card from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists
121. n the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Loosen the screw securing the memory module cover in place please note that the screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent it from being lost Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Push the latches away from the module in order to release it a spring will force one end of the module up at an angle 3 37 T 9 L855 L855D Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules and the circuits locating close to the memory modules will become hot In this case let them cool to room temperature before you replace them Or you will get burnt if you touch any of them Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Figure 3 15 Removing the memory module Oo 200 P ADE 1 Latches Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed 10 Install the battery pack 11 Turn your computer over External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the External RGB monitor port on the computer To connect a monitor follow the
122. nauthorized removal or theft The computer has a security lock slot on its right side into which you can attach one end of the security cable while the other end attaches to a desk or similar object The methods used for attaching security cables differ from product to product Please refer to the instructions for the product you are using for more information Connecting the security lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer so its right side faces you 2 Align the security cable with the lock slot and secure it in place Figure 3 18 Security lock 1 Security lock slot 2 Security lock User s Manual 3 41 L855 L855D Optional TOSHIBA Accessories You are able to add a number of options and accessories in order to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use For reference the following list details some of the items that are available from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer Memory Kit 1 GB 2 GB 4GB or 8GB memory modules DDR3 1333 1600 can easily be installed in the computer The available option memory depends on TOSHIBA authorization Universal AC Adaptor If you frequently use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased for use a
123. nd system Checklist 2 cccccesseecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 4 TOSHIBA support 00 cece ceeeeee seen eeeseeeseeeeeeesseneeeseeesneneeesnseneeeneeneeeseaees 6 16 Specifications AC Power Cord and Connectors Legal Footnotes Information for Wireless Devices Index L855 L855D Copyright 2012 by TOSHIBA Corporation All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein First edition January 2012 Copyright authority for music movies computer programs databases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home Any other use beyond that stipulated above including conversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for your computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers
124. ng System Media Access Proto amp CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with col Acknowledgment ACK Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN module may vary according to H Country region where the product was purchased E Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4GHz and 5GHz band local radio 3 25 L855 L855D regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment Radio Frequency E Band 5GHz 5150 5850 MHz Revision a and n E Band 2 4GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision b g and n The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances E The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials H Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Bluetooth wireless technology User s Manual Some computers in this series have Bluetooth wireless communication function which eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers printers and mobile phones When it is enabled Bluetooth provides the wireless personal area network environment whic
125. ng the numeric keypad type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT the ASCII character will appear on the display screen Optical disc drives The computer may be installed with a DVD Super Multi drive Blu ray Combo drive or Blu ray Writer drive BDXL When the computer is accessing an optical disc the indicator on the drive glows Formats User s Manual The drives support the following formats DVD Super Multi drive The drive supports the following formats CD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DL Format1 DVD R DL Blu ray Combo drive In addition to the above formats Blu ray Combo drive supports BD ROM and BD ROM DL L855 L855D Blu ray Writer drive In addition to the above formats Blu ray Writer drive supports BD R BD R DL BD RE and BD RE DL Blu ray Writer drive BDXL In addition to the above formats Blu ray Writer drive BDXL supports BD R TL BD R QL and BD RE TL 7 Some types and formats of DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs may be Dl unreadable Using optical disc drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of disc based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without an adaptor Use the DVD playback application to view
126. no recording prescheduled The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected when playing video Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback When playing DVD Video using battery power set the Power Options to Balance The screen saver is disabled during video playback using the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER The computer will not automatically go into Hibernation Sleep or shut down mode Do not configure the Display automatic power off function to run while the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not lock the computer using the Windows logo ay L keys when running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER does not have a parental control function In order to protect copyrights the Windows Print Screen function is disabled when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running Print Screen functions are disabled even when running other applications besides TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER and when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is minimized Please close the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to use the Print Screen function Carry out the installation uninstallation of the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER under a user account with administrator rights Do not change Windows Users while TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running For some DVD Video discs using the control window to change the audio track will also change the su
127. nt as a video originally provided in 3D and does not create a new video in the 3D format but only plays 2D videos in a 3D like mode 3 20 User s Manual L855 L855D The 2Dto3D conversion function is meant for the enjoyment of your own 2D home video and other 2D contents you created in 3D according to your personal preferences The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is set by default in the 2D format By pressing the 2Dto3D conversion function button you decide to activate the 2Dto3D conversion function and therefore decide to watch your 2D content in 3D The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER will not run the 2Dto3D conversion function automatically Please see the warnings in this section as regard to potential copyright infringement and confirm you have any necessary authorization The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is intended for playing DVD Video DVD VR and video files and for viewing 2D home video content in 3D The 3D playback of any video content not created by the user may require the permission of third parties where such content is protected by copyright The protection of intellectual property rights is essential for TOSHIBA In this respect TOSHIBA underlines that the Player should not be used in a manner infringing such rights It is your responsibility to ensure that you do not infringe any applicable intellectual property laws when you decide to use the Player and more specifically the 2Dto3D conversion function of the
128. nting Device Touch Pad 2 9 3 1 Touch Pad control buttons 3 1 Power conditions 5 1 Hibernation Mode 1 9 panel on off 4 6 5 10 Shut Down mode 1 6 Sleep Mode 1 7 System Auto Off 5 10 turning off 1 6 turning on 1 5 Problems AC power 6 4 Analyzing the problem 6 2 Battery 6 5 Bluetooth 6 16 External monitor 6 14 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 HDD 6 8 Internal display panel 6 7 Keyboard 6 7 LAN 6 15 Index 2 User s Manual Memory Media Card 6 9 Optical Disc Drive 6 8 Overheating power down 6 4 Pointing device 6 9 Power 6 4 Real Time Clock 6 7 Sound system 6 13 TOSHIBA support 6 16 Touch Pad 6 10 USB device 6 11 USB mouse 6 11 Wireless LAN 6 16 Recovery hard disk drive 4 19 Recovery Media 4 18 4 20 Restarting the computer 1 10 SD SDHC SDXC Card formatting 3 31 note 3 30 Security lock 3 41 Sleep Mode setting 1 7 System automatic 4 5 Sound system problems 6 13 TOSHIBA Assist 4 2 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 3 12 W L855 L855D TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Utility 4 3 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 4 1 USB device problems 6 11 Video mode 3 44 Video RAM 2 10 Web Camera 2 8 Wireless communication 3 24 Wireless LAN problems 6 16 Index 3
129. o the disc tray might not open fully when you press the eject button Removing discs To remove the disc follow the steps as detailed below Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the optical disc drive Wait for the optical disc drive indicator to go out before you open the disc tray Also if the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop before you remove it A L855 L855D 1 To pop the disc tray partially open press the eject button Gently pull the disc tray out until it is fully opened When the disc tray pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the disc has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open 2 The disc extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it Gently lift out the disc 3 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place How to remove disc when the disc tray will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off If the power is off you can open the disc tray by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole near the eject button Figure 3 8 Manual release with the eject hole 1 Eject hole Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray the disc could fly off the spindle and cause injury Writable discs
130. ol Utility by clicking Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Support amp Recovery gt PC Diagnostic Tool For more information regarding CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C L855 L855D Hard Disk Drive or The size of the hard disk drive varies depending Solid State Drive on the model To check which type of HDD SSD is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Support amp Recovery gt PC Diagnostic Tool Please note that part of the hard disk s overall capacity is reserved as administration space 1 E n this manual the word HDD or Hard disk drive also refers to the Dl SSD unless otherwise stated E SSD is a large capacity storage media which uses Solid State Memory in place of a magnetic disk of the hard disk Under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non use and or exposure to high temperatures the SSD may be vulnerable to data retention errors Legal Footnote Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC and calendar Video RAM The memory in a computer s graphics adaptor used to store the image displayed on a bitmap display The amount of Video RAM available is dependent on the computer s system memory Start
131. on the computer will work as USB 2 0 port s which will save power Enabled Enables the internal USB 3 0 controller Default Disabled Disables the internal USB 3 0 controller LAN Wake up on LAN This feature lets the computer s power be turned on from shutdown when it receives a wake up packet Magic packet from the LAN E 7he Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature E Regarding Wake up on LAN from sleep or hibernation you must check the Allow the device to wake the computer check box within the LAN Device properties This feature does not effect the Wake up on LAN from sleep or hibernation Power will be automatically turned on when a signal is received from an administrator s computer which is connected via a network The following settings can be changed when the Built in LAN is Enabled L855 L855D Connect the AC adaptor when using the Wake up on LAN function The battery retention time will be shorter than the times listed in this manual when this function is enabled Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN from shutdown Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN from shutdown Default Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables Built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables Built in LAN functions SATA This feature allows you to set conditions for SATA SATA Interface setting This feature al
132. on to switch off automatically Depending on the video content it might not be able to playback in 3D Only Side by Side and Interleave 3D video formats are supported for playback of 3D video content Notes on 3D Playback for TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player The 3D playback function can playback 3D video content and your 2D home video content and other 2D content created by you DVD or video file in 3D using real time 2Dto3D conversion User s Manual The 3D playback function CANNOT be used to playback 2D video contents of Blu ray Disc or AVCHD in 3D using real time 2Dto3D conversion The Player s 3D playback function is meant for only personal home use Please take note that applicable copyright laws may prohibit the public display when you offer 3D viewing of third party video contents to unidentified personels or mass public The 2Dto3D conversion function uses TOSHIBA s original algorithm to apply a 3D effect to your own 2D videos However note that this function does not provide the same video content as a video originally provided in 3D and does not create a new video in the 3D format but only plays 2D videos in a 3D like mode The picture generated by 2Dto3D conversion function is not the same as a picture produced for 3D playback use The 2Dto3D conversion function simply uses TOSHIBA s original algorithm to apply pseudo 3D effect to the 2D content The Player is set by default in the 2D format By pressing the 2Dto3D conversion
133. onments other than the above mentioned Residential commercial and light industry environments For example the following environments are not approved H Industrial Environments e g environments where a mains voltage of 380 V three phase is used E Medical Environments Automotive Environments E Aircraft Environments Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA The consequences of the use of this product in non approved working environments may be Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Malfunction of or data loss from this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non approved working environments before use In the case of automobiles or aircraft the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product Furthermore for general safety reasons the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted VCCI Class B Information COR S P5ABMMAMHEE CH COREL RERS TIE AT SceeRMELTHET AM COMEMNSIA PFLE VAL SMEMIHRL CRASH SL BEMBESSRCTCLMHVET MIRRA SIRO TE LU RUIRUEL TEAL VCCI B Video Standard Notice User s Manual T
134. operating time based on this together with the current power consumption m Please be aware that the actual remaining operating time may differ Slightly from the calculated time m With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease In view of this it will be noted that an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge while how long the charge lasts in a battery depends on Processor speed Screen brightness System Sleep Mode System Hibernation Mode Display power off period Hard Disk Drive power off period How often and for how long you use the Hard Disk Drive and external disk c drives for example optical disc How much charge the battery contained to begin with E How you use optional devices such as a USB device to which the battery supplies power m Whether you enable Sleep Mode which can conserve battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on m Where you store your programs and data Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the keyboard closing the display saves power m The environmental temperature operating time decreases at low temperatures m Whether you enable Sleep and Charge function H The condition of the battery terminals you should always ensure
135. or CD RW media to DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator User s Manual L855 L855D You cannot back up CD ROM CD R or CD RW media to DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW to CD R or CD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format You might not be able to use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media recorder If you add data to a DVD R DVD R DL DVD R or DVD R DL disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances For example it cannot be read under 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me while in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later and in Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 In addition to this some DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD R RW drives cannot read this added data regardless of the operating system TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD R DVD R DL
136. or and set the display mode which is supporting at the monitor Then it will be displayed with suitable size with correct aspect ratio HDMI Device T An HDMI display device can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer To connect the HDMI display device follow the steps as detailed below As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface display devices have not been confirmed some HDMI display devices may not function properly User s Manual 3 39 L855 L855D Connecting the HDMI out port 1 Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI in port of the HDMI display device 2 Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer Figure 3 17 Connecting the HDMI out port 1 HDMI out port 2 HDMI cable 7 Please connect or disconnect an HDMI display device to or from the J computer under the following conditions The computer is turned on The computer is completely turned off Do not do so when the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port the display output device is set to HDMI When you unplug the HDMI cable and re plug it please wait at least 5 seconds before you re plug the HDMI cable again When you change the display output device by hot key the playback device may not switch automatically In this case in order to set the playback device to the same device as the display o
137. or switch L855 L855D The internal keyboard provides the dedicated numeric keys dedicated cursor control keys 4 and amp Keys Refer to the The Keyboard section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for details The Touch Pad located in the palm rest is used to control the movement of the on screen pointer For more information please refer to the Using the Touch Pad section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics The control buttons located below the Touch Pad allow you to select menu items or manipulate text and graphics as designated by the on screen pointer This switch senses when the display panel is either closed or opened and activates the Panel Power On Off feature as appropriate For example when you close the display panel the computer enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down and then when you next open the display the computer will automatically start up and return you to the application you were previously working on You can specify within the Power Options To access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options Internal Hardware Components This section describes the internal hardware components of your computer User s Manual The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you purchased CPU Legal Footnote CPU The processor type varies depending on model To check which type of processor is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic To
138. order to apply the sound effects for your current speaker follow the steps below 1 Right click on the Speakers icon on the Taskbar and select Playback devices from the sub menu 2 Select Speakers and click Properties 3 On the Enhancements tab select the sound effects you would like and click Apply Realtek HD Audio Manager User s Manual You can confirm and change the audio configuration using the Realtek HD Audio Manager To launch the Realtek HD Audio Manager click Start gt Control Panel select Large icons from View by then click Realtek HD Audio Manager When you first launch the Realtek HD Audio Manager you will see two device tabs Speakers is the default output device Microphone is the default input device To change the default device click the Set Default Device button under the chosen device tab Information Click the Information button to view hardware information software information and language setting Power Management The audio controller in your computer can be turned off when the audio function is not used To adjust the configuration of audio power management click the Power Management button E When audio power management is enabled the circle button at the upper left of the Power Management is blue and convex When audio power management is disabled the button is black and concave 3 43 L855 L855D Speaker Configuration Click the Auto Test button gt to confirm th
139. osive chemicals XV L855 L855D Stress injury Carefully read the nstruction Manual for Safety and Comfort It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use It also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress Heat injury E Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest your skin might suffer a low heat injury Ifthe computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can become hot m The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this condition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it H Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the material could become damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer s components or otherwise cause it to malfunction Mobile phones Please be aware
140. owing table User s Manual Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below An ad hoc mode is not available in 802 11n mode Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 As of Jan 2012 Albania Austria Belarus Botswana Cambodia Costa Rica Czech Republic Estonia Ghana Hong Kong Indonesia Italy Kazakhstan Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Moldova Algeria Azerbaijan Belgium Brazil Canada Cote d lvoire Denmark Finland Greece Hungary Ireland Jamaica Kenya Lebanon Luxembourg Malta Montenegro Argentina Bahrain Bolivia Brunei Chile Croatia Ecuador France Grenada Iceland Israel Japan Kuwait Lesotho Macau Mexico Morocco Australia Barbados Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria China Cyprus Egypt Germany Haiti India Iran Jordan Kyrgyzstan Liechtenstein Macedonia Monaco Mozambique Namibia Nicaragua Pakistan Philippines Romania Saudi Arabia Slovak Republic Spain Thailand Uganda United States Zimbabwe Nepal Nigeria Papua New Guinea Poland Russia Senegal Slovenia Sweden Trinidad and Tobago Ukraine Uruguay Netherlands Norway Paraguay Portugal Rwanda Serbia South Africa Switzerland Tunisia UAE Venezuela L855 L855D New Zealand Oman Peru Qatar
141. plicable Icons CPU User s Manual Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Therefore please be aware that your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Legal Footnotes CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions Huse of certain external peripheral products muse of battery power instead of AC power muse of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications muse of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications Huse of several applications or functionalities simultaneously E use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level muse of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your computer documentation or visit the TOSHIBA website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product ma
142. r the Enable Sleep and Charge check box and stop using this function Battery Settings This utility can be used to specify the lower limit of remaining battery life for Sleep and Charge Move the slider bar to specify the lower limit If the remaining battery life falls below the setting the Sleep and Charge function will be stopped Clearing the Enable under Battery Mode check box sets the utility to only charge when the AC adaptor is connected TOSHIBA Password Utility 7 The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor Passwords set by the TOSHIBA Password Utility function are different from the Windows password User Password To start the utility point to or click the following items Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Support amp Recovery gt TOSHIBA Assist gt SECURE gt User password please refer to the User Password section for further information Supervisor Password User s Manual If you set a Supervisor Password some functions will be restricted when a user logs on with the User Password To set a Supervisor Password Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Support amp Recovery gt TOSHIBA Assist gt SECURE gt Supervisor password This utility lets you do the following m Register or delete the Supervisor Password H Specify restrictions for general users L855 L855D Starting the computer by password If you have already re
143. ray Disc Player Because Blu ray Disc playback operates according to programs built into the content operation methods operation screens sound effects icons and other features may vary from disc to disc For more information on these items refer to instructions included with content or contact the content manufacturers directly mM Make sure to connect the computer s AC adapter when playing a Blu ray Disc H TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player supports AACS Advanced Access Control System copy protection technology Renewal of the AACS key integrated into this product is required for uninterrupted enjoyment of Blu ray Disc An Internet connection is required for renewal m AACS key renewal is provided free of charge for 5 years after the purchase of this product however renewal beyond 5 years is subject to conditions specified by the software provider TOSHIBA Corporation Do not playback Blu ray Disc while recording television programs using Windows Media Center My TV or other applications Doing so may cause Blu ray Disc playback or television program recording errors In addition if pre scheduled recording starts during Blu ray Disc Video playback it may cause Blu ray Disc Video playback or television program recording errors Please view Blu ray Disc Video during times when there is no recording prescheduled m While playing a BD J title keyboard shortcut is ineffective m Resume play function
144. rd miniSD Card microSD Card MultiMediaCard MMC amp Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD microSD Card m Please note that not all memory media have been tested and verified to work correctly Therefore it is not possible to guarantee that all memory media will operate properly The slot does not support Magic Gate functions Figure 3 10 Examples of memory media C4 EAS L Secure Digital SD microSD card MultiMediaCard MMC Card adaptor and microSD card Memory media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media Points to note about the memory media card T User s Manual SD SDHC SDXC memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device and you may not reproduce any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment Below is a simple explanation for distinguishing SD memory cards from SDHC and SDXC memory cards m SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards appear the same externally However the logo on memory cards is different so pay careful attention to the logo when purchasing E The SD memory card logo is S2 3 30 L855 L855D m The SDHC memory card logo is 2 E The SDXC memory card logo is E The maximum capacity of SD memor
145. rking environment more rapidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Sleep Mode feature H Allows the use of the panel power off feature Executing Sleep Mode You can enter Sleep Mode in one of three ways E Click Start Point to the arrow icon SEERA and then select Sleep from the menu mH Close the display panel Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options to access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options m Press the power button Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options to access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer 7 E When the computer is in Sleep Mode the Power indicator will blink I white fyou are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode will consume more power while the computer is off Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions E Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down m Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise User s Manual 1 8 User s Manual L8
146. roys all stored data It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal Hard Disk Drive or other main storage device to external media General storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in data loss Before you install a device or application save any data in memory to the Hard Disk Drive or other storage media Failure to do so may result in the loss of data L855 L855D Connecting the AC adaptor JN User s Manual Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power It is also the fastest way to get started because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use this computer in almost any country region The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not correspond to bot
147. ry the memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only depending on the computer s hardware specifications This is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory RAM built into the computer Various system components like the video adapter s GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN etc require their own memory space Since a 32 bit operating system cannot address more than 4 GB of memory these system resources overlap the physical memory It is a technical limitation that the overlapped memory is not available to the operating system Even though some tools might display the actual physical memory built into your computer the memory available to the operating system will still be approximately 3 GB only Computers configured with a 64 bit operating system can address 4 GB or more of system memory Battery Life User s Manual Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are L855 L855D achieved on select models and configurations tested by TOSHIBA at the time of publication Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After going through many charge and discharge cycles the battery wil
148. ry Media you have created or the Hard Disk Drive recovery process to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it To perform this restoration follow the steps below When the sound mute feature has been activated be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please refer to The Keyboard in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for further details You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre installed software without System Recovery Options T L855 L855D When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Recovery Media into the Optical Disc Drive or insert the recovery USB Flash Memory into one available USB port 2 Turn off the computer s power 3 While holding down F12 key on the keyboard turn on your computer when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt logo screen appears release the F12 key 4 Use the up and down cursor key to select the appropriate option from the menu according to your actual recovery media Please refer to the Boot Setting section for further information 5 A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions When drivers utilities are installed you can setup the respective drivers utilities from the following place To open the setup files Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Support amp Recovery
149. s Overheating power down If the processor s temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting the computer will automatically shuts down to prevent any damage in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost Problem Procedure Computer shuts Leave the computer off until it reaches room down automatically temperature If the computer has reached room temperature and it still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact TOSHIBA Support AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN Battery indicator Please refer to Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes for further information User s Manual 6 4 User s Manual L855 L855D Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections to make sure that the power the computer power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the computer and a working power outlet Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged it should be replaced while if the terminals are soiled they should be cleaned with a clean cotton cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer you should contact TOSHIBA Support Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery you should check the status of the DC IN Battery indicator Problem Procedure Battery doesn t The battery may be discharged connect the AC power the computer adaptor
150. s Check the options within the operating system to ensure that its configuration is set properly What appears on the display Does it display any messages or random characters Make a screenshot of the current display and if possible look up the messages in the documentation included with the computer software or operating system Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light if so which ones what color are they and do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps if so how many are they long or short and are they high pitched or low pitched In addition is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you can describe them in detail to TOSHIBA Support Software The problems may be caused by your software or disk If you cannot load a software package the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted in these instances try loading another copy of the software if possible If an error message appears while you are using a software package you should refer to the documentation supplied with it as this will usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next you should check any error messages against the operating system documentation A L855 L855D Hardware If you cannot find a software problem you sho
151. s either a spare or replacement Pleaserefer to Chapter 5 Power and Power up Modes for further information Sound System This section describes some of the audio control functions Volume Mixer The Volume Mixer utility lets you control the audio volume for playback of devices and applications under Windows To launch the Volume Mixer utility right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar and select Open Volume Mixer from the sub menu To adjust the volume level of speakers or headphones move the Speakers slider To adjust the volume level of an application that you are using move the slider for the corresponding application Microphone Level User s Manual Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level 1 2 3 Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar and select Recording devices from the sub menu Select Microphone and click Properties On the Levels tab move the Microphone slider to increase or decrease the microphone volume level If you feel the microphone volume level is inadequate move the Microphone Boost slider to a higher level 3 42 SRS L855 L855D SRS Premium Sound HD offers the richest and most immersive audio experience in any listening environment using technologies from SRS Labs To access the utility Click Start gt All Programs gt SRS Labs gt SRS Premium Sound HD For more information please refer to the help file Audio Enhancements In
152. s installed use the slot A Align the grooves along the edges of the memory module with the locking tabs on the connector and insert the module into the connector firmly if you find it difficult to install the memory module gently prise the locking tabs outwards using the tip of your finger Please also ensure that you hold the memory module along its left and right hand edges the edges with the grooves in 3 36 8 T 10 11 L855 L855D Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed Figure 3 14 Seating the memory module cover 1 Memory module cover 2 Screw Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Install the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes if required Turn your computer over Turn the computer on and make sure the added memory is recognized to confirmed it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt System icon Removing a memory module To remove the memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 ha o User s Manual Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started if required Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer Close the display panel Tur
153. stered to display the following prompt T User s Manual L855 L855D Enter Password 2 Enter the currently registered password The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks 3 Click OK If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to Not registered If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat from step 1 Incorrect Password Owner String This blank field is used to display a message when the password field is displayed on startup If a password is not registered the message will not be shown Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal display or an external monitor Power On Display This tab allows you to select the display to be used when the computer is started Please note that this setting is only available on standard VGA mode and is not available as part of the Windows Desktop properties The Power On Display is supported with some models Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected otherwise it selects the internal display Default System LCD Only Selects the internal LCD even if an external monitor is connected Boot Setting This function allows you to modify the boot settings Boot Priority Options This tab allows you to set the priority for booting the computer The Boot Priority Options setting win
154. tacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not turn the computer off or switch to Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode while files are being copied doing so may cause data to be lost Removing a memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To remove a memory media follow the steps as detailed below 1 2 A Open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Taskbar Point to memory media and click the left Touch Pad control button Grasp the media and remove it Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode The computer could become unstable or data in the memory media could be lost Do not remove only the miniSD microSD Card while leaving the adaptor in the Memory media slot Additional memory module You can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is available This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules i AN E User s Manual You should place a mat beneath the computer in order to prevent the computer s lid from becoming scratched or damaged when you are installing replacing the memory module In this instance you should avoid mats that are made of materials that hold or generate static electricity When installing or removing a memory module you must ensure that you do not touch an
155. ternal batteries Please note that you should only use the model of AC adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase using the wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the computer One Universal Serial Bus port which complies to the USB 2 0 standard is provided on the left side of the computer The USB 2 0 port is not compatible with USB 3 0 devices 7 Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of J all USB devices that are available In view of this it may be noted that some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly the USB port Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can AN Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Right side The following figure shows the computer s right side Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer oe Hom at oe 9 1 Headphone jack 2 Microphone jack 6 6 LAN jack 7 External RGB monitor port 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 or 3 0 8 Cooling vents port 4 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 or 3 0 9 Security lock slot port 5 HDMI out port Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased a Headphone jack too User s Manual A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones T HDMI A
156. that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer User s Manual xvi L855 L855D Chapter 1 Getting Started A This chapter provides an equipment checklist and basic information to start using your computer Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre installed by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items m TOSHIBA Portable Personal Computer Battery pack Is preinstalled in some computers E AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Documentation E L855 L855D series Quickstart H Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Warranty Information If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Software User s Manual The following Windows operating system and utility software are pre installed m Windows 7 TOSHIB
157. the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes if required Loosen the screw securing the memory module cover in place please note that the screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent it from being lost 3 34 L855 L855D 6 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Figure 3 12 Removing the memory module cover 1 Memory module cover 2 Screw Product appearance depends on the model you purchased User s Manual 3 35 User s Manual 7 L855 L855D Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot at about a 30 degree angle before holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place Figure 3 13 Seating the memory module i 3 Slot A 2 Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper Clips to enter the computer Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems The slot A is reserved for the first memory module Use the slot B for expanded memory If only one module i
158. the computer in order to save battery power This can be specified in the Power Options This feature automatically turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the display panel is opened This can be specified in the Power Options When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down This can be specified in the Power Options To protect against overheating the processor has an internal temperature sensor so that if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered This can be specified in the Power Options This feature lets you turn off the power to the computer without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are automatically saved to the Hard Disk Drive so that when you next turn the power on again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started for more details If you have to interrupt your work you can use this feature to allow you to turn off power to the computer without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory so that when you next turn on the power you can continue working right where you left off L855 L855D USB Wakeup function This function restores the
159. till unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support Please also refer to Chapter 3 Operating Basics and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information Problem Monitor does not turn on Procedure After confirming that the monitor s power switch is on you should check the connections to make sure that the power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the monitor and to a working power outlet LAN User s Manual Problem No display Display error occurs Problem Cannot access LAN Wake up on LAN does not work L855 L855D Procedure Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press the hot key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal display only Check to see if the external monitor is connected When the external monitor is set as the primary display device in extended desktop mode it will not display when the computer wakes up from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode To keep this from happening do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Remember to turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor When the display panel and an external monitor are set to clone mode and they are turned off by the timer the display panel or the external monitor may not display when turned on again
160. tion differently from other keys v at B O ag Kee iil Leal ova Lo f f2 3 F F5 F6 f1 F8 9 710 Fn FR F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and when used in combination with the FN key those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on the computer L855 L855D Soft keys FN key combinations F The FN function is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Please note that some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations and that the soft key settings are not restored when the computer returns from Sleep Mode Hot key functions User s Manual Hot key functions let you enable or disable certain features of the computer The Hot key functions can be performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated Hot keys You can configure the Function Keys Mode by selecting the Special function mode or Standard F1 F12 mode Please refer to the HW Setup section in Chapter 4 Utilities amp Advanced Usage Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view To use the Hot Key Cards 1 Start the TOSHIBA Cards using the following methods Press and hold the FN key in Standard F1 F12 mode Press the associated Hot key in Special function mode 2 Select the desired option The selected Card is
161. tions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are User s Manual D 4 L855 L855D designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Refer to the FCC information section for the detailed information Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Wireless device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Wireless device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In the usual operating configuration the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm Please refer to the computer user s manual for the details regarding antenna location The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc
162. ttery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury i L855 L855D The lithium ion battery pack can explode if not replaced used handled or disposed of properly Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E The computer s RTC battery is a lithium battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations E Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened E Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data could be lost Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function Charging the batteries User s Manual When the power in the battery pack becomes low the DC IN Battery indicator will flash amber to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the DC IN Battery indicator flashes th
163. tup Repair The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair problems The procedure is as follows Follow the instructions shown on the on screen menu 1 Turn off the computer 2 While holding the F8 key turn on the computer 3 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER 4 Follow the on screen instructions Check your Windows manual for more information on backing up your system including the system image backup feature Creating Recovery Media i User s Manual This section describes how to create Recovery Media m Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Media m Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Media Creator Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU E Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features m Do not write to the media when the virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background T L855 L855D E Do not use utilities including those intended to enhance Hard Disk Drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data B Do not shut down log off or Sleep Hibernate while writing or rewriting the media Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjecte
164. ture can be used if the computer is E running under battery mode H using the internal LCD display only The Display Power Saving Technology feature is enabled at factory default If you want to disable the feature you can disable it The Display Power Saving Technology feature can be disabled in the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel You can access this control panel in one of the following ways H Click Start gt Control Panel Select Large icons or Small icons in View by and then click Intel R Graphics and Media Right click on the desktop and click Graphics Properties In this control panel 1 Click Power 2 Select On battery from the drop down menu in Power Source 3 Clear the Display Power Saving Technology check box 4 Click OK L855 L855D If you want to enable this feature under the conditions mentioned above select the Display Power Saving Technology check box AMD Vari Bright User s Manual AMD GPU model may include the AMD Vari Bright feature that can save the computer s power consumption by optimizing picture contrast on the internal LCD This feature can be used if the computer is E running under battery mode H using the internal LCD display only The Vari Bright feature can be enabled in the AMD VISION Engine Control Center Catalyst Control Center To access this center go to Start gt All Programs gt AMD VISION Engine Control Center Catalyst Control Center gt
165. ty of impact on vision development viewers of 3D video images should be aged 6 or older Please consider whether it is suitable or is there a need for limiting the viewing time before allowing your child to watch a 3D content This software does not have parental lock for 3D video viewing Please use the login password functions of Windows if you are worried about the effect of 3D playback on your child s visual function This software can playback MPEG2 MP4 and WTV files Your own 2D video contents recorded using home video camcorder and other content created by you can be played in either 2D or 3D using real time 2Dto3D conversion As for playback of 3D video content only Side by Side and Interleave 3D video formats are supported Not all files can be played 3 23 L855 L855D Wireless communications A The computer s wireless communication function supports some wireless communication devices Only some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions m Do not use the Wireless LAN Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation E Turn all wireless functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation possibly resulting i
166. uld then check the setup and configuration of your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist as described previously then if you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source the next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized TOSHIBA part or product make sure the device or software can be used with your computer Use of incompatible devices may cause injury or may damage your computer If something goes wrong User s Manual 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 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 work
167. unction attach the mouse or keyboard to it If all USB ports have the Sleep and Charge function change to disable Sleep and Charge function The USB Wakeup function will now work but the Sleep and Charge function will be disabled Metal paper clips or hair pins clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products for example when carrying the computer in your bag Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility To start the utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt Sleep Utility Enabling Sleep and Charge User s Manual This utility can be used to enable and disable the Sleep and Charge function Select the Enable Sleep and Charge check box to enable this function for the compatible USB ports The default state is disabled L855 L855D Power supply mode settings Your PC has multiple charging modes so that many different USB devices can be supported for Sleep and Charge function Auto Mode Default is suitable for a wide range of digital audio players However determining which mode is suitable for your USB device is unknown without trying Try each mode using the following procedure from Auto Mode to Alternate Mode to find the suitable mode for your USB device to charge This function may not be able to be used with some connected external devices even if the appropriate mode is selected In this situation clea
168. utput device please adjust the playback device manually by the following steps 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound 2 In the Playback tab select the playback device which you want to switch to 3 To use the internal speakers on your computer select Speakers To use the television or the external monitor that you have connected to the computer select a different playback device 4 Click the Set Default button if it is available 5 Click OK to close the Sound dialog Settings for display video on HDMI To view video on the HDMI display device be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed User s Manual 3 40 L855 L855D g Be sure to use the HotKey to select the display device before starting to J play video Do not change the display device while playing video Do not change the display device under the following conditions E While data is being read or written E While communication is being carried out Select HD Format To select the display mode follow the steps as detailed below Click Start and click Control Panel Click Appearance and Personalization Click Display Click Change display settings Click Advanced settings Click List All Modes Select one of the mode at List All Modes NOaRWN gt Security lock A security locks enable you to anchor your computer a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent u
169. vices before you turn on the computer this includes your printer and any other external device you are using H Before you attach an external device you should first turn the computer off then when you turn the computer back on again it will recognize the new device m Make sure all optional accessories are configured properly in the computer s setup program and that all required driver software has been loaded please refer to the documentation included with the optional accessories for further information on its installation and configuration L855 L855D Check all cables to ensure they are correctly and firmly attached to the computer loose cables can cause signal errors Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins Check that your disc media is correctly loaded Always try to make detailed notes of your observations and keep them ina permanent error log this will help you to describe your problems to TOSHIBA Support In addition if a problem recurs the log you have made will help to identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem User s Manual Sometimes the computer will give you clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning In view of this you should keep the following questions in mind Which part of the computer is not operating properly keyboard Hard Disk Drive display panel Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons as each device will produce different symptom
170. w of the external device connected to the compatible port USB bus power DC5V supply may be stopped for safety reasons When this happens disconnect an external device if some external devices are connected After that turn the power of the computer ON OFF to restore the function If this function can not be still used even if only one external device is connected stop using the external device because its current is over the acceptable value of this computer Some external devices may not be able to use the Sleep and Charge function In this case please try one or more of the following methods H Select another mode H Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected m Connect external devices after turning OFF of the computer If this function can not be still used change the setting to disable the function and stop using this function Problem The battery depletes quickly even when turned OFF the power of the computer External devices connected to the compatible ports do not work when connected to a compatible port The USB Wakeup function does not work Sound system User s Manual L855 L855D Procedure If Sleep and Charge function is enabled the computer s battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off Connect the AC adaptor to the computer or disable the Sleep and Charge function Some external devices may not work when connected to a compat
171. y automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended L855 L855D conditions Read additional restrictions in your product documentation Contact TOSHIBA technical service and support refer to TOSHIBA support section in Chapter 6 Troubleshooting for more information 64 Bit Computing 64 bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing 64 bit computing requires that the following hardware and software requirements are met H 64 bit Operating System H 64 bit CPU Chipset and BIOS Basic Input Output System H 64 bit Device drivers HB 64 bit applications Certain device drivers and or applications may not be compatible with a 64 bit CPU and therefore may not function properly Memory Main System Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors If your computer is configured with more than 3 GB memo
172. y cards is 2GB The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB The maximum capacity of SDXC memory cards is 64GB Card Type Capacities SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB SDHC 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB SDXC 64GB Memory media format T New media cards are formatted according to specific standards If you wish to reformat a media card be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards Formatting an memory media card Memory media cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards If you reformat a memory card be sure to reformat it with a device such as digital camera or digital audio player that uses the memory cards not with the format command provided within Windows Should you need to format all areas of the memory card including the protected area you will need to obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system Media care User s Manual Observe the following precautions when handling the card Do not twist or bend cards Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty m After using card return it to its case The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot Do not leave a card partially inserted in the slot Press the card until you hear
173. y other internal areas of the computer Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA 3 33 L855 L855D Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down in either Sleep or Hibernation Mode c Wake up on LAN is enabled d The wireless communication function is on e Sleep and Charge function is enabled Be careful not to let screws or other foreign matter fall into the computer It could cause malfunction or electric shock Additional memory module is a precision electronic component that may be fatally damaged by static electricity Since the human body can carry static electricity it is important that you discharge yourself before touching or installing any additional memory modules To discharge your body s static electricity simply touch any metal close to you with bare hands 7 Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws J the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing a memory module To install a memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 p3 User s Manual Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started if required Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer Close the display panel Turn the computer upside down and remove

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