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1. 1 Stand 4 Battery cover 2 Connect button 5 Stand 3 Power switch keyboard Stand Used to let the keyboard tilted at an angle Connect button This button is not used under normal conditions Power switch Used to turn on the power of the keyboard keyboard Battery cover Used for covering the battery of the keyboard Wireless Mouse Front User s Manual The following figure shows the front of the wireless mouse Figure 2 7 Front of the wireless mouse 1 Wheel 3 Right button 2 Battery indicator mouse 4 Left button Wheel Using for vertical or horizontal screen scrolling Battery indicator This indicator normally glows red for five seconds mouse when the mouse is turned on Blinking red for five seconds shows the battery of the mouse is low And fast blinking red for two seconds and then going off shows the battery of the mouse is exhausted Right button Using for normal right controls of the mouse Left button Using for normal left controls of the mouse Back The following figure shows the back of the wireless mouse Figure 2 8 Back of the wireless mouse AA ol m TO 1 Power switch mouse 3 Connect button 2 Optical sensor 4 Battery cover Power switch mouse Using for turning on the power of the mouse Optical sensor Using for locating the position of the mouse Connect button This button is not used under normal conditions Battery cover Using for co
2. 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 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 Turn the computer back to you 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 Figure 3 9 Removing the memory module cover 1 Memory module cover 2 Screw 3 35 6 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 10 Seating the memory module Sy Jin 1 Notch 2 Slot B A m 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 amp Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems J The slot A is reserved
3. The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability A Bluetooth Cards are designed to be interoperable with the product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to E Bluetooth Specification depending on the model you purchased as defined and approved by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group E Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by the Bluetooth Special interest Group Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all Bluetooth devices that are available In view of this it may be noted that some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly 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 sup
4. Appendix D User s Manual Heat dispersal wise cisciaveccitencevcanevantieecvaseesesceucenneedundenevenneuveneneesaadeeenned 3 46 Utilities amp Advanced Usage Utilities and Applications 0 0 ceeeeeseee esses eeeseeeeeeseneeeseeseeseeeeeseeneneneeees 4 1 Special features 2c scccsescecessncessieeccecedesdaduencdaedeanenesvedeeeedaededsanedevdaaredeaned 4 6 Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 2 0 0 ccc sseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeeeeens 4 8 Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition cccccseeseseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 10 TOSHIBA Password Utility 0 0 0 ceeeseseseeeeeseneeeseeeeseeeeeesseneeeseensneseeees 4 14 AW Stu o E E A E ceveuesucecetetesaenderes 4 15 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor c ccecceecsseeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeenseneeeeeeesees 4 19 System RECOVELY ou ccecceceseeee essen eeeeeeeseseeeeensenseseeeesesneeesaseeaeseneesnnsoneenes 4 20 Power and Power Up Modes Monitoring of power condition ceccceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeeees 5 1 Battery seiccscceciinces cosstivaitne aaa aiaia raaa aS 5 1 Power up Modes ssssssssrsrsennrnnnnennnrennnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnn nunne nnnnn ennn nnnne nnn 5 2 System automatic Sleep Hibernation ss sssssesessneennnrennrnnnnnnnnnrennnrnnnenna 5 2 Troubleshooting Problem solving procesS ssssssssensesnrrnnnnrnnnnennnrnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnn 6 1 Hardware and system checklist s nnssussnnunennnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennn 6 4 TOSHIBA S PPOrt
5. Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode within the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options 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 5 2 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 p
6. BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF How to register the Face Recognition Data User s Manual Take a picture for facial verification purposes and register the data needed when you log in To register the data needed when you log in follow the steps as described below 1 To launch this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt Face Recognition The Registration screen is displayed for a logged in user whose face has not been registered The Management screen is displayed for a logged in user whose face has already been registered 2 Click Run as administrator in lower left of the Management screen and then click the Register button The Registration screen is displayed If you wish to practice click on the Next button in the Registration screen If you do not wish to practice click on the Skip button in the Registration screen 3 Click the Next button to start the guide Please follow the guide to practice Click the Back button to practice the guide once more 4 Click the Next button to start image capturing process Adjust the position of your face so that it fits within the face shaped frame 5 Once your face has been positioned properly the recording will commence Start moving your neck very slightly to the left and right and
7. Display Area using the Control window s Top Menu or Menu buttons and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used Open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER HELP TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER features and instructions are also explained in detail in TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER HELP Use the following procedure to open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER HELP User s Manual 3 18 Click the Help button J in the Display Area 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 This software can only be used on Windows 7 Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping audio skipping or decrease in computer performance Close all other applications before playing back Blu ray Disc Do not open any other applications or carry out any other operations during Blu ray Disc playback Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the TOSHIBA Blu 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 Make sure to connect the computer s AC adapter when playing a Blu ray Disc TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player supports AACS Advanced Access Control System copy p
8. LAN B Pointing Device Bluetooth Power Your computer has a number of power resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock RTC battery all of which are interrelated with any one having the ability to produce apparent power problems 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 Power indicator Please refer to Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes for further information User s Manual 6 4 Problem AC adaptor doesn t power the computer Power indicator does not glow white Real Time Clock Problem The BIOS setting and system date time are lost Keyboard User s Manual Procedure Check the connections to make sure that the 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
9. Multimedia Interface IDE integrated drive electronics IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte Glossary 1 LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode MB megabyte MMC multi media card OCR optical character recognition reader PC personal computer PCI peripheral component interconnect RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock S P DIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format SD Secure Digital SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SLI Scalable Link Interface SSD Solid state drive TFT thin film transistor USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VGA video graphics array WAN wide area network WSXGA wide super extended graphics array WSXGA wide super extended graphics array plus WUXGA Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array WXGA wide extended graphics array WXGA wide extended graphics array plus XGA extended graphics array User s Manual Glossary 2
10. PLAYER Do not lock the computer using the Windows logo ay L keys or the Fnning the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER does not have a parental control function In order to protect copyrights the Windows Print Screen function is disabled when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running Print Screen functions are disabled even when running other applications besides TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER and when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is minimized Please close the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to use the Print Screen function Carry out the installation uninstallation of the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER under a user account with administrator rights Do not change Windows Users while TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running For some DVD Video discs using the control window to change the audio track will also change the subtitle track If you see the screen blinking while playing DVD with subtitle on at Media Player please use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER or Windows Media Center to play DVD 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 E 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 m I
11. 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 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 Operate the computer at full power Donot use power saving features 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 E Do not use utilities including those intended to enhance hard disk drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data amp Do not shut down og off or Sleep Hibernate while writing or rewriting the media 4 21 m Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrat
12. 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 screen as each device will produce different symptoms Check the options within the operating system to ensure that its configuration is set properly What appears on the display Does it display any messages or random characters 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 Is the indicator light if so what color is it and does it 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
13. 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 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 Internal display panel 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 Procedure No display Press the hot key to adjust the dis
14. 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 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 E Bring up windows such as Right Click Menu Settings Window Title Chapter Search File Select or Error Message Operate on Windows H Operate on other applications 3D playback occurs only in full screen size When you enable 3D playback the Video Display Window automatically enlarges to full screen size In order for 3D playback to work on external display TV you need a 3D enable
15. be connected via the appropriate jacks ss lt Universal Serial Bus SS USB 3 0 ports Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to the USB 3 0 standard are provided on the left side of the computer 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 4 has Sleep and Charge function Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB port Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury T 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 Right side The following figure shows the computer s right side User s Manual Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer 1 Optical disc drive Optical disc drive The computer may be configured with a DVD Super Multi Blu ray Combo drive or Blu ray Writer drive BDXL T 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to Back The following figure shows the computer s back User s Manual 2 6 Figure 2 4 The back of the computer a A 7 Dias TOSHIBA tt e ARE z STE 1 Cooling vents 7 Universal Serial Bus USB 3 0 ports 2 Memory mod
16. cable 2 TV Tuner jack When you have been using a descrambler to receive the programs on KJ T cable TV or satellite broadcasting connect the set top box and splitter to the coaxial cable User s Manual 3 39 HDMI Out Some models are equipped with an HDMI out port 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 7 As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface J display devices have not been confirmed some HDMI display devices may not function properly 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 14 Connecting the HDMI out port 1 HDMI out port 2 HDMI cable 2 Please do not plug unplug an HDMI device under the following conditions m The system is starting up E The system is shutting down J m When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port J 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 User s Manual 3 40 When you change the display output device by hot key like Windows P the playback device may not switch automatically In this case in order to set the playback device to the same device as t
17. 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 If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop before you remove it 1 To pop the disc tray partially open press the eject button Gently pull the disc tray out until it is fully opened A 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 5 Manual release with the eject hole Diameter 1 mm _ 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 User s Manual This section describes the types of writable discs Check the specificati
18. 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 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 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 Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level 1 2 3 Right click 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 Audio Enhancements User s Manual In order to apply the sound effects for your current speaker follow the steps below 1 2 3 Rig
19. f the program does not run normally after the setting has been changed please restore the program to the default setting E f the program does not run normally please restore the Preferred graphics processor to the default setting 1 User s Manual m When you use some video playback programs to play video files the preferred graphics processor in Program Settings tab can not be changed to the graphics other than Integrated Graphics To access the Program Settings click NVIDIA Control Panel gt Manage 3D settings gt Program Settings To launch the NVIDIA Control Panel Click Start gt Control Panel Select Large icons or Small icons in View by and then click NVIDIA Control Panel For more information about the NVIDIA Control Panal system please refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel Help To access it click Help from the main menu and then select NVIDIA Control Panel Help On Optimus models two kinds of Display Drivers are installed Intel HD Graphics Driver and NVIDIA Graphics Driver XXX XX Do not uninstall the display driver from Uninstall Program in the Control Panel If you have to uninstall the display driver please follow the steps below 1 Uninstall NVIDIA Graphics Driver XXX XX 2 Then uninstall Intel HD Graphics Driver 2 20 Chapter 3 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer highlights the precautions that should be
20. follow the steps as detailed below 1 2 Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port of the digital device Turn on the digital device 3 41 3 Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI input port on your computer Figure 3 15 Connecting the HDMI input port O B 1 HDMI input port 2 HDMI cable Security lock A security locks enable you to anchor your computer a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft The computer has a security lock slot on its back side into which you can attach one end of the security cable while the other end attaches to a desk or similar object The methods used for attaching security cables differ from product to product Please refer to the instructions for the product you are using for more information Connecting the security lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer so its back side faces you 2 Align the security cable with the lock slot and secure it in place Figure 3 16 Security lock ma TA 1 Security lock slot 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 User s Manual 3 42 Memory Kit DDR3 1600 can
21. gt Tools amp Utilities gt HWSetup HW Setup window i User s Manual The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs General Password Display Boot Setting Keyboard USB and LAN to allow specific functions of the computer to be configured In addition there are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window Some options shown in grey are possible to confirm their status User s Manual 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 passwo
22. heating fluid leakage or explosion may occur This may cause burns or personal injury If battery fluid gets on your skin or clothes wash immediately with clean water If battery fluid gets in your eyes rinse your eyes with clean water immediately and see a doctor Do not touch the battery fluid on instruments or devices with bare hands Wipe off with a cloth or paper towel When the batteries shipped with the Remote Controller are discharged replace them with commercially available AA manganese batteries Other types of battery should not be used Installing and replacing the batteries 1 Slide the battery cover on the back side of the remote controller in the direction of the arrow to remove the cover Figure 2 11 Opening the battery cover 1 Battery cover 2 Insert the new batteries in place Be sure to place the batteries with correct polarities Figure 2 12 Inserting the batteries 1 Batteries 3 Close the battery cover securely until it clicks Figure 2 13 Closing the battery cover 1 Battery cover Internal Hardware Components This section describes the internal hardware components of your computer The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you purchased CPU The processor type varies depending on model To check which type of processor is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Support amp Recovery g
23. 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 the product This product complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards User s Manual D 2 Europe Restrictions for Use of 2400 0 2483 5MHz Frequencies in Europe France Italy Luxembourg Norway Russian Federation Outdoor use limited to 10mW e i r p within the band 2454 2483 5MHz Implemented Implemented Military Radiolocation use Refarming of the 2 4GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises For public use a general authorization is required General authorization required for network and service supply This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny Alesund Only for indoor applications Restrictions for Use of 5150 5350MHz Frequencies in Europe Italy Luxembourg User s Manual Implemented For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own
24. premises General authorization required for network and service supply Russian Limited Federation 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 at all stages of flight 2 Permitted to use for public wireless access local networks on board aircraft during a flight at the altitude not less than 3000m Restrictions for Use of 5470 5725MHz Frequencies in Europe Italy Luxembourg Implemented Russian Limited Federation 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 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 User s Manual check
25. sc ccsscccnscisccctcecsssceeeieseccnneccsnsceenaseedacneceriudeeeecsnecduneners 6 13 Specifications AC Power Cord and Connectors Legal Footnotes Information for Wireless Devices Index Glossary 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 March 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 and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred di
26. 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 certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications muse of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections Huse of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications use 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 E use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your computer documentation or visit the TOSHIBA website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid r
27. service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA s authorized service providers Additionally TOSHIBA may also use this information for quality assurance analysis Subject to the use restrictions above the HDD data logged may be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence e g European Union Those countries may or may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region Once enabled you may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via Uninstall a program in the Control Panel Doing so 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 HB 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 A
28. taken when using it Touch Screen Some models are equipped with an optical touch screen User s Manual You can use your finger to manipulate icons buttons menu items onscreen keyboard and other items on the touch screen Tap Simply tap your finger on the touch screen to act on items on the screen such as application and settings icons to type letters and symbols using the onscreen keyboard or to tap onscreen buttons Press amp hold Press amp hold an item on the screen until an action occurs It functions like the right click on a standard mouse Drag Tap amp hold an item for a moment and then without lifting your finger move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position Swipe or slide To swipe or slide you quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing when you first touch it so you don t drag an item instead For example you slide the screen up or down to scroll a list Double tap Tap quickly twice on a map or other screen to zoom Pinch In some apps such as Browser and Gallery you can zoom in out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together or spreading them apart Do not tap the touch screen with excessive force It may cause the screen to be damaged or the computer to fall over or down E The optical touch screen has retro tapes on the left right and bottom Sides of the screen The retro tapes are for identifying th
29. 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 If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related visit TOSHIBA technical support website http www toshiba co jp worldwide User s Manual 6 14 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Physical Dimensions Size 561 4 w x 190 d x 439 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body 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 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 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 Mini
30. 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 Only some models 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 content as a video originally provided in 3D and does not create a new video in the 3D format but only plays 2D videos in a 3D like mode The 2Dto3D conversion 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 User s Manual 3 21 User s Manual 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
31. the AC adaptor H Connecting the wireless receiver E Installing the battery of the keyboard and mouse E Pairing the keyboard mouse 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 destroys 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 Connecting the AC adaptor A User s Manual Attach the AC adaptor when you want to operate the computer 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 m 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 possi
32. 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 Be sure to check the precautions at the end of this section m 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 m Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure B Toprevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure 1 Panasonic Precision Devices Co Ltd m Blu ray Combo drive Blu ray Writer drive Location of the required label SERIALNO N SRAUEACTURED COMPLIES WITH FDARADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1CFR SUBCHAPTER J CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 2 TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY m DVD SuperMulti with Double Layer E Blu ray Combo driv
33. 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 conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Refer to the FCC information section for the detailed information Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the 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
34. the internal display only Check to see if the external monitor is connected When the external monitor is set as the primary display device in extended desktop mode it will not display when the computer wakes up from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode To keep this from happening do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Remember to turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor When the display panel and an external monitor are set to clone mode and they are turned off by the timer the display panel or the external monitor may not display when turned on again If this occurs press 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 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 Wirele
35. then move your neck up and down 6 Registration will end after you have repeatedly moved your neck left right up and down When the register succeeds below message will be displayed on the screen Registration successful Now we ll do the verification test Click the Next button Click the Next button to perform the verification test 7 Perform the verification test Face the screen as you do when you register If verification fails click the Back button and re register Please refer to step 6 from step 4 8 If verification is successful click the Next button and register an account Register the account Fill in all the fields 10 The Management screen is displayed The registered account name will be displayed Clicking on it will cause the captured image of your face to be displayed on the left How to Delete the Face Recognition Data Delete image data account information and personal record data created during registration To delete the Face Recognition Data follow the steps as described below User s Manual 4 12 To launch this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt Face Recognition The Management screen is displayed Select a user which is displayed in the Management screen Click the Delete button You are about to delete the user data Would you like to continue will be displayed on the screen If you do not want the data to be deleted click the No
36. therefore to be provided through a device providing electrical isolation below a certain frequency range galvanic isolator see EN 60728 11 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer xvi 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 TOSHIBA All in One Personal Computer TOSHIBA Wireless Full Size Keyboard TOSHIBA Wireless Optical Mouse TOSHIBA Wireless Receiver dongle Remote controller Is included with some models AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Two AA batteries prepared for remote controller and four AAA batteries prepared for wireless keyboard mouse Documentation m User Information Guide Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Software User s Manual The following Windows operating system and utility sof
37. to the computer user s manual for the details regarding antenna location The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements 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 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
38. up on LAN function 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 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor User s Manual The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption 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 LCD fan HDD sound volume wireless communication functionalities TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator and USB information date of initial system use and also computer and device usage i e power settings 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
39. use it to create thumbnail shortcuts reminders to do list and so on according to your personal style To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt Bulletin Board This application is a graphical history indexing tool that enables you to view recently accessed files in a fun and easy to use format View and scroll through your history of opened or imported files via thumbnails in an intuitive user interface To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt ReelTime This utility is able to either enable or disable the following functions E 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 E Sleep and Music By connecting the audio cable to the Microphone jack devices such as digital audio players are able to play sound with the computer s built in speaker even when the computer is in Standby Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown state To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt Sleep Utility User s Manual TOSHIBA Media Controller TOSHIBA Speech System TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player CyberLink PowerCinema for TOSHIBA This application allows you to control your music picture
40. 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 Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Media amp Entertainment gt TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player This feature of TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player is only available in some models 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 User s Manual TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Bulletin Board TOSHIBA ReelTime TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This application allows your computer to automatically search for TOSHIBA software updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are specific to your computer system and its programs When enabled this application periodically transmits to our servers a limited amount of system information which will be treated in strict accordance with the rules and regulations as well as applicable data protection law To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Support amp Recovery gt Service Station Bulletin Board is a convenient place to pin things to visually organize in a fun and creative way Simply drag and drop your favorite pictures files or notes to pin them on the Board You can
41. 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 Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important
42. 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 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 E Damage to any disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product 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 technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices In view of this it is good practice to make two or more copies of important data in case of any undesired change or loss of t
43. 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 H 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 product in working environments other than the above mentioned Residential commercial and light industry environments For example the follow
44. HIBA 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 Press F1 key when TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player is launched and click the Help button 3 20 3D Playback on an External 3D Device 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 m 3D playback feature supports the follwing resolutions 1920x1080 24Hz and 1280x720 60Hz m Please change the Screen Resolution to one of the above before using 3D playback function Important Safety Information for 3D Function E Please refrain from or stop viewing if you feel ill or experience discomfort before or while watching 3D video images E Please refrain from viewing 3D video images if you experience convulsions photosensitivity reaction or heart disease 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
45. N 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 H 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 Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features m 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 E Do not enter Sleep or Hibernation Mode while using Corel Digital Studio H Do not operate Corel Digital Studio immediately after turning on the computer Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped m CDrecorder 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 H 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 m
46. N 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 29 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place Figure 3 6 Connecting the LAN cable 1 LAN cable 2 LAN jack 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 m Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card E Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO m MultiMediaCard Additional memory module Peripheral devices mg HDMI Other m 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 mem
47. Support Optical Disc Drive For more information refer to Chapter 3 Operating Basics User s Manual 6 6 Problem You cannot access a CD DVD Blu ray Disc in the drive Memory Media Card 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 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 shou
48. TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt User s Manual TOSHIBA DX730 Qosmio DX730 Series Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 User s Manual Preface General Precautions Getting Started Equipment checklist lt 2 cach 008 A Aces ies hie ete ee ee 1 1 GettING Started iiscevisscccieccitasnaceciiedccetecesccdcenedue cdunecesveubewsnds dvauncewsiavewntnes 1 2 The Grand Tour COTM Rca Fosse oi Aces See aaa eae oa fe aSa aaaea ah aaa aaa 2 1 Wireless Keyboard cccceseeesseneeeeeeeeeeceeeseeeeeeseeneseneeesnseeeeseeneeeeeeees 2 9 Wireless Mouse j e cccccccestecessesnevsasatecetuedcenedesdeacedeaadecenceessdeenedeataneensnd 2 10 Remote Controller cccccsecccseenceeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeseeeesesseneeeseeneesseeeseseneeesees 2 11 Internal Hardware Components 2 ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 2 17 Operating Basics TOUCH S reet sc icsescdccntsccncteuccicndedaderetncsedcdteseteddecenaetd edusuaverdadeecedoeduuieceersa 3 1 The KG Y DOI isoa ceeceevensentedeetaseansstetecsennunesevenveuasecetscausadterteiedansece 3 2 Optical diSG Arves iiinis i ee eevee ier dels eed 3 6 TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER ccccscceeeeeeeeseeeeeseeneeeseeeeeeeeeenseneeeseenenesaeen 3 16 TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player cccccecessseeeeseeeeeeeneeesseneeeseeneneneees 3 19 3D Playback on an External 3D Device 2 s ececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 21 Wireless COMMUNICATIONS csececeseteeeeeeeen
49. UMER 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 AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM Canadian regulatory information Canada only This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Note that Canadian Department of Communications DOC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causng Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du R glement sur le mat riel brouileur du Canada Following information is only valid for EU member States Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste Integrated batteries and accum
50. When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen the next time it is turned on 1 If you have entered data either save it to the hard disk drive or to other storage media 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped before removing the 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 EESE 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
51. a on the optical disc drive after writing is completed m If the media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur H 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 amp 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 E Do not use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in order to copy DVD Video or DVD ROM material that has copyright protection E DVD RAM discs cannot be backed up using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator 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 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
52. ack 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 memory cards 3 31 T E 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 The SD memory card logo is s2 The SDHC memory card logo is 32 The SDXC memory card logo is 22 E The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB The maximum capacity of SDXC memory cards is 64GB Card Type Capacities SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB SDHC 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB SDXC 64GB Memory media format 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 a 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 obtai
53. adio approvals for wireless devices A T User s Manual This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below Ch11 An ad hoc mode is not available in 802 11n mode Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 E Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 As of Mar 2012 Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Korea Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Monaco Netherlands Norway Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Slovak Republic Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland UK USA Index User s Manual AC adaptor additional 3 43 connecting 1 3 DC IN 19V jack 2 9 ASCII characters 3 6 Battery real time clock 2 18 5 1 Battery pack additional 5 1 Bluetooth Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba 4 2 problems 6 13 Boot Priority 4 17 Cleaning the computer 3 45 Cooling vents 2 7 Display automatic power off 4 7 screen 2 3 Display controller 2 19 Documentation list 1 1 DVD Super Multi drive using writing Equipment checklist 1 1 External monitor problems 6 11 Function keys 3 3 Graphics controller 2 19 Hard disk drive automatic power off 4 7 HDMI out port 2 8 Heat di
54. an be played 3 24 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 in serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any wireless functionality m 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 m 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 S
55. and or the card resulting in product failure E 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 H Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements Heat dispersal T User s Manual 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 46 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 This section describes the pre installed utilities that come with the compu
56. 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 Hardware If you cannot find a software problem you should then check the setup and configuration of your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist as described previously then if you still cannot correct the problem try to 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
57. anufacturer 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 Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse Bump or cause vibration to the computer 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 m Please verify your disc after recording important data amp Not support to output VCD and SVCD format H Force eject disc About recorded DVDs and Blu ray discs E Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RW RAM discs When playing your recorded DVD on your computer please use the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER software application or TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player software application When playing your recorded Blu ray Disc on your computer please use the TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player software application m If 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 m This software can only be used on Windows 7 E TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER sof
58. ata in memory to the hard disk drive After you turn off the computer and the content of memory has been saved to the hard disk drive turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the computer for example if m You change certain system settings m 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 SEEN and then select Restart from the menu Press CTRL ALT and DEL simultaneously once to display the menu window then select Restart from the Shut down options E Press the power button and hold it down for 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 User s Manual 1 11 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 P Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Comput
59. ave 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 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 4 23 You can not use System Recovery Opt
60. bly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor m Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of the unit Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury m 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 E Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug m 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 m Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface furniture or any other surface that could be marred by exposure
61. button and you will then be returned to the Management screen Clicking on the Yes button will remove the selected user from the Management screen How to launch the help file For further information on this utility please refer to help file To launch the help file click on the Help button in the Management screen Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition User s Manual This section explains how to login to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recognition Two authentication modes are provided arwONns gt 1 N Mode Login screen If the face authentication tile is selected by default you can log in without using the keyboard or mouse 1 1 Mode Login screen This mode is essentially the same as AUTO mode but the Select Account screen will appear before the Display Captured Image screen and you will need to select the user account to be authenticated in order to start the authentication process N Mode Login screen Turn on the computer The Select Tiles screen will be displayed Select Start face recognition H Please face the camera will be displayed Verification will be performed If the authentication is successful the image data taken in step 4 will be faded in and placed over one another If an error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen The Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows 1 1 Mode Login screen arwns gt Tur
62. 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 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 m Sleep and Music Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power DC5V to the USB port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF Power OFF includes Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown state This function can be used for ports that support the Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible ports Compatible ports are USB ports that have the 4 symbol icon You can use the Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices 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 the computer ON to charge the device User s Manual 4 8 AN When Sleep and Charge function is enabled USB bus power DC5V will be supplied to compatible ports even when the powe
63. camera directly at the sun ak I E Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens Doing so may reduce image quality Use an eyeglass cleaner cleaner cloth or other soft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty When recording in dimly lit environments select Night Mode which allows for brighter images with less noise CIR in Window CIR in window receives signals from the remote controller to control your computer or applications User s Manual 2 2 O Power button Stereo speakers Display screen Legal Footnote LCD For more information regarding LCD please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C Left side User s Manual Press this button to turn the computer s power on and off When connected to the AC adaptor the Power indicator normally glows white when the computer is turned on and glows amber when the computer is off However if you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode this indicator will flash amber approximately two seconds on two seconds off The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms generated by the system 58 42cm 23 LCD screen configured with the following resolution FHD 1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixels The following figure shows the computer s left side O 1O User s Manual Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer 1 Display off button 2 AV select button 3 Brightness up button 4 Brigh
64. cations 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 which 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 m Encryption prevents eavesd
65. cceptance screen 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 User s Manual 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 The following items will be described in this section m System Recovery Options m Creating Recovery Media 4 20 E Restoring the pre installed software from your created Recovery Media 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 Startup
66. cognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant had registered E TOSHIBA Face Recognition may incorrectly recognize faces that are similar to a registrant m For high security purposes TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows passwords When security is a high priority use your established Windows passwords to log in B Bright background light and or shadows may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly In that case log in using your Windows password If recognition of a registrant fails repeatedly refer to your computer documentation to learn ways to improve recognition performance m TOSHIBA Face Recognition records face data in a log when face recognition fails When transferring ownership or disposing of your computer please uninstall the application or delete all the logs created by the application For details on how to do this see help file m TOSHIBA Face Recognition can be used only in Windows Vista and Windows 7 Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility technology will be completely secure or error free TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the face recognition software or utility TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY
67. d 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 Upconvert and 3D Playback functions cannot be used at the same time Switching to 3D playback while upconvert is running will cause the upconvert function to switch off automatically Depending on the video content it might not be able to playback in 3D Only Side by Side and Interleave 3D video formats are supported for playback of 3D video content 3 22 Notes on 3D Playback for TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Only some models User s Manual 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 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 viewi
68. d 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 When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Recovery Media into the computer or insert the recovery USB Flash Memory into one available USB port 4 22 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 gt Applications and Drivers If you h
69. d the Remote Controller m When direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light strikes the infrared receiver window E When the infrared receiver window or the infrared emission part of the Remote Controller is dirty When other computers which use an infrared remote controller are used near to your computer m When a low battery condition is present Installing Replacing battery A User s Manual Be sure to install the provided battery before using the remote controller Store the batteries for the remote control beyond the reach of children If a child swallows a battery this might result in choking If it happens contact a doctor immediately Observe the following precautions when using the battery of the Remote Controller m Do not use battery other than those specified m Ensure that you insert the battery with its polarities correctly aligned or Do not recharge heat disassemble or short the battery or put it into a fire or flame E Do not use a battery whose recommended expiration date has been reached or which is completely discharged m Do not use different types of batteries or old and new batteries at the same time m Do not carry the battery together with metal necklaces hairpins or other metal accessories m When storing or disposing of used batteries make sure to put some insulation tape on their terminals and to avoid short circuits If these precautions are not followed
70. d 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 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 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 Mark in accordance with the related European Directives notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108
71. e Location of the required label THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER N JAPPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANU FACTURE 4 MANUFACTURED A TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE CITY GYEONGGI 443 742 KOREA 3 HITACHI LG Data Storage Inc m DVD SuperMulti with Double Layer E Blu ray Writer drive BDXL Location of the required label THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER JAPPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANU FACTURE MANUFACTURED A Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc 22 23 KAIGAN 3 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 108 0022 JAPAN User s Manual xi Precautions User s Manual CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 1 JFR 1 V F Ba 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 open the enclosure xii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this computer This powerful computer provides excellent expansion capability includes multimedia functionality and is designed to provide years of reliable high performance computing This manual tells how to set up and begin using
72. e 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 3 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open eg 1 Eject button 2 Disc tray m w a User s Manual 3 7 A User s Manual 3 Lay the disc in the disc tray with its label facing to the front of the computer Figure 3 4 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 Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as this could cause misalignment Bm Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive Check the surface of the disc tray especially the area behind the front edge of the disc tray to make sure there are no such objects before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the disc until you feel it click into place The disc should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 5 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place If the disc is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the disc might be damaged Also the
73. e 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 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 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 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 Protective Earthing Equipment connected to the protective earthing of the building installation through the mains connection or through other equipment with a connection to protective earthing and to a cable distribution system using coaxial cable may in some circumstances create a fire hazard Connection to a cable distribution system has
74. e point you touch by calculating the reflections of lights from the upper bezel Please keep the LCD bezel and retro tapes clean Otherwise the touch screen may not function properly The Keyboard A The provided wireless keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104 105 key enhanced keyboard by pressing some keys in combination all of the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard functions can be performed on the computer The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on which country region your computer is configured for with keyboards being available for numerous languages In use there are five 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 anaa User s Manual In order to save the power of the keyboard there is no indicator on the keyboard The computer will indicate the NUM LOCK CAPS LOCK SCROLL LOCK and Keyboard Battery status by showing icons in the lower right corner of the screen You can turn the icons on off by clicking TOSHIBA Keyboard Indicator 1 in the notification area on the taskbar NUM LOCK When you press the NUM LOCK key on the keyboard the NUM LOCK icon on the screen will glow you can use the number keys on the keyboard for number entry CAPS LOCK When you
75. e 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 Power supply mode settings Your computer 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 clear the Enable Sleep and Charge check box and stop using this function Enabling Sleep and Music You can enable Sleep and Music by selecting the Enable Sleep and Music check box and clicking the Apply button Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows The user can thus avoid User s Manual 4 10 having to enter a password or the like which makes the login process easier E TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identification of a user Changes to the likeness of a registrant such as hair style changes wearing a cap or wearing glasses may effect the re
76. e your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 6 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 2 a User s Manual 3 37 7 Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer A E fyou 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 E Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Figure 3 12 Removing the memory module 1 Latches 8 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 i TV Tuner Use the My TV feature of Windows Media Center to watch TV programs or record them The dimensions and shape of the TV Tuner jack vary for different regions Some models are equipped with a TV tuner 1 Some computer models are equipped with a tuner capable of J receiving digital broadcasts These tuners can receive DVB T digital broadcasts Digital broadcasts cannot be received in regions where DVB T digital broadcasts are not available m Simultaneous reception and recording cannot be used when an external video device is conn
77. eat if they come into contact with USB ports Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products for example when carrying the computer in your bag Sleep and Music T User s Manual Your can use your computer s speaker for the portable audio device even when the power of the computer is turned OFF Power OFF includes Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown state The Microphone jack supports the Sleep and Music function When Sleep and Music function is enabled it is not possible to mute sound from the speaker even by connecting headphones to the Headphone jack There is also no sound from the headphone m When Sleep and Music function is enabled it is possible to play sound from the computer s speaker by connecting an audio cable to the Microphone jack m When using the Sleep and Music function connect the computer and Audio device with an audio cable E When using the Sleep and Music function the volume level can not be changed from the computer E The volume adjustment and mute setting might be different between Windows mode and Sleep and Music mode Before connecting the audio device to the computer turn down the volume of the audio device Sound quality may also be different 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 This utility can be used to enable and disabl
78. ecrease it press the volume down button Check the software volume settings Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound device is enabled and that the device is properly working Problem Annoying sound is heard External monitor User s Manual 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 still 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 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
79. ected and the above settings are made E Simultaneous reception and recording cannot be used when the set top box is connected and the above settings are made m According to the government regulations it is not permitted to bring PAL SECAM TV tuners into Korea User s Manual 3 38 Using the TV Tuner Antenna H The quality of sounds and pictures greatly depends on the radio propagation conditions m When you use your computer in areas where the radio waves are weak which results in poor radio receiving conditions contact the dealer you purchased it from or use a commercially available antenna booster Please refer to the manual provided with the booster for details Connecting the Cable This section describes how to connect the coaxial cable to your computer Connecting the coaxial cable When lightning occurs do not touch the antenna line This may cause an electric shock If you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna you should operate your computer using AC power mode The AC adaptor offers some protection against but does not entirely prevent possible electric shock caused by lightning For complete protection do not operate your computer during a thunderstorm 1 Save data shut down Windows and turn off the power 2 Connect the coaxial cable to the TV Tuner jack of your computer Figure 3 13 Connecting the coaxial cable 1 Coaxial
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81. ent 24FH e 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 T This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 4 About the JEITA 5GHz Wireless LAN supports W52 W53 W56 Channel IEEE802 11a n w56 Device Authorization User s Manual 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 E 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 m Atheros AR5B125 802 11b g n Wireless LAN The Name of the radio equipment AR5B125 DSP Research Inc Approval Number D110320003 E Intel 2200BNHMW 802 11b g n Wireless LAN The Name of the radio equipment 2200BNHMW DSP Research Inc Approval Number D111209003 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device H Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device When using the wireless device in any country or region refer to the section Radio approvals for wireless devices in the online manual R
82. er Front side The following figure shows the computer s front side Figure 2 1 Front side of the computer SSS TOSHIBA 1 Bluetooth antenna Wireless LAN 5 CIR in Window antennas not shown 2 Microphone 6 Power button 3 Web Camera LED 7 Stereo speakers 4 Web Camera 8 Display screen Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased User s Manual 2 1 Bluetooth antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth antennas Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with antennas the Wireless LAN antennas Legal Footnote Wireless LAN For more information regarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C Microphone A built in microphone allows you to import and record sounds into your application Web Camera LED The Web Camera LED glows when the Web Camera is operating Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Enables the transmission of video and use of video chat via the internet using specialized applications Please refer to the Web Camera Application Online Help for details ie amp Do not point the web
83. ernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time This can be specified in the Power Options Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer A specific hot key function automatically locks the system providing data security 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 USB Wakeup function This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to the USB ports For example if a mouse or USB keyboard is connected to a USB port clicking the mouse
84. es 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 TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Utility TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA User s Manual 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 has the function of Physical Format and Write Protect to DVD RAM This utility is contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc Creator To start this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Media amp Entertainment gt DVD RAM Utility This utility includes wizard functions to monitor the Disk Drive operating status and execute the system backup To access the
85. ewritten correctly to a data disc you should follow the steps below before you begin the write rewrite process 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Media amp Entertainment gt Disc Creator to access the TOSHIBA Disc creator utility 2 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 3 Mark the Verify Written Data check box 4 Select File Open or Full Compare mode 5 Click the OK button 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 This feature is supported with some models User s Manual 3 14 User s Manual 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 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 OANDAPW
86. f 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 m When viewing DVD Video on an external display or TV change the display device before playing DVD Video cannot be displayed simultaneously in clone mode on both the computer s display panel and an external display m Do not change the screen resolution while running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER amp 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 is running When a DVD Video disc is set in the DVD drive for models with DVD drive if the application selection screen appears select Play DVD movie using TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to launch the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER 2 Select Start gt All Programs gt Midia amp Entertainment gt TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to start TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Notes on Using TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Screen display and available features may vary amongst DVD Videos and scenes m sIf the menu is opened in the
87. for the first memory module Use the slot B for I expanded memory If only one module is installed use the slot A amp 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 User s Manual 3 36 7 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw T Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed Figure 3 11 Seating the memory module cover o ESR sM 1 Memory module cover 2 Screw 8 Turn the computer on and make sure the added memory is recognized to confirmed it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt System icon Removing a memory module To remove the memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started if required 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer Turn the computer back to you 4 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 Slid
88. functionalities and cancelling settings that reactivate the computer automatically such as a timer recording function Failure to completely shut down the computer in this way could allow the operating system to reactivate and run pre programmed tasks or preserve unsaved data which could interfere with aviation or other systems possibly causing serious injury AN Before entering Sleep Mode be sure to save your data T When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Sleep T 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 for a short amount of time E fthe computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer is next turned on and the system returns from Sleep Mode E To prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options to access it 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 m Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature m Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer rece
89. has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task Closing all programs should allow you to continue working If it does not power off your computer and then restart it 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 Power indicator If the indicator glows white the computer is on Also try turning the computer off and then on If you are using the AC adaptor verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the Power indicator If the indicator glows amber 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 E Additional memory module E Internal display panel m Sound system Hard disk drive m External monitor H Optical Disc Drive m LAN m Memory Media Card m Wireless
90. he display output device please adjust the playback device manually by the following steps 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound 2 Inthe 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 5 Click OK to close the Sound dialog Settings for display video on HDMI T To view video on the HDMI display device be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed Be sure to use the hotkey to select the display device before starting to play video Do not change the display device while playing video Do not change the display device under the following conditions While data is being read or written While communication is being carried out Select HD Format To select the display mode follow the steps as detailed below The device equipped with an HDMI output port such as camcorders or notebooks can be connected to the HDMI in port on the computer User s Manual NOBEN 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 To connect HDMI device
91. he 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 DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or version 1 2 Victor Company of Japan Ltd JVC for 2x 4x and 6x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 2x 4x and 6x speed media DVD 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 f
92. hernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX or Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 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 E Donot connect the LAN cable to a power supply It could cause damage or malfunction al DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this socket to power vein ev the computer 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 depends on the model you purchased DC IN 19V cc 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 Wireless Keyboard Front The following figure shows the front of the wireless keyboard Figure 2 5 Front of the wireless keyboard TOSHIBA VHBIMMWAWeawWMOOWwGaWCaWEe GEE Mr Ve fe Mr ie re Rh IF NNE wn 7 Mie IE JEJEJE EUO O bt Oe eI wo JU w a iw E R If U 0 P f ie f 8 f9 l one J JL esur CAPS a A 4 5 6 E PE aa a r nHL ggg EEE E Jee Leese gr Back The following figure shows the back of the wireless keyboard User s Manual 2 9 Figure 2 6 Back of the wireless keyboard fn m o 0890 4 a a i
93. his 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 Some functions cannot be used during 3D playback In such cases any buttons used for those functions may be disabled 3 23 User s Manual 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 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 which supports 3D features connected using HDMI with 3D 3D Settings can be changed on the Setting Screen but the default settings are highly rec
94. ht click on the Speakers icon on the Taskbar and select Playback devices from the sub menu Select Speakers and click Properties On the Enhancements tab select the sound effects you would like and click Apply 3 43 SRS SRS Premium Sound 3D 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 3D For more information please refer to the help file Realtek HD Audio Manager You can confirm and change the audio configuration using the Realtek HD Audio Manager To launch the Realtek HD Audio Manager click Start gt Control Panel 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 m When audio power management is enabled the circle button at the upper left of the Power Manage
95. information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below User s Manual xiii Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment a Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of I 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 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 connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep Mode I
96. ing 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 CORES JJZBRRRWRETCI COREL RERA CE AT ScLERMELTHET AM COMENSIA PFLEVAL SEMEL CRASH SL PEMBS SSRI CLMHVET AVR BABE TEL RRUIRUEL TEAL VCCI B Video Standard Notice User s Manual THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC THE VC 1 AND MPEG 4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONS
97. ions 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 User s Manual 4 24 Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the computer wireless keyboard and wireless mouse The computer is supplied with the AC adapter while the wireless keyboard and mouse are supplied with AAA batteries This chapter provides details on making the most effective use of these resources and includes information on the different power up modes Monitoring of power condition As shown in the below table the Power indicator alerts you to the computer s operating capability Power indicator Battery 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 Amber Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode Blinking amber Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient power available to maintain this condition In Sleep Mode this indicator will turn on for
98. ions such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the hard disk drive and can be copied to either 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 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 E 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 User s Manual If the pre installed files are damaged you are able to either use the Recovery Media you have create
99. ish 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 Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR 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 configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes 3 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
100. isk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions in your product documentation Contact TOSHIBA technical service and support refer to TOSHIBA support section in Chapter 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 B 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 3GB memory the memory might be displayed as approximately 3GB only depending on the computer s hardware specifications This is correct because the operating system usually displays the available me
101. its 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 The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature 3 28 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 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 LA
102. ives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Sleep Mode feature Executing Sleep Mode 9 You can also enable Sleep Mode by pressing FN F3 please refer to the T Hot key functions section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for further details You can enter Sleep Mode in one of the following ways E Click Start point to the arrow icon ESZA and then select Sleep from the menu User s Manual 1 9 il User s Manual E 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 When the computer is in Sleep Mode the power indicator will blink amber Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions E Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down E Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive when the computer is turned off so that the next time it is turned on the previous state is restored Please note that the Hibernation Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the computer m Save your data While entering Hibernation Mode the computer saves the contents of memo
103. lastics of the computer using a slightly water dampened cloth You can clean the display screen by spraying a small amount of glass cleaner onto a soft clean cloth and then wiping the screen gently with the cloth Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer User s Manual 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 m Make sure all disk disc activity has ended before moving the computer check that the indicator on the front of the computer is off mg Turn off shut down the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer H Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Do not push the speaker mesh cover area which is below the display strongly otherwise it may cause mesh deformation 3 45 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 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
104. lay properly 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 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 plays on a display which set to as the Primary display and shows black screen on the other displays This product does not play HD DVD discs Blu ray discs with high definition content are required for HD viewing 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 When a Blu ray Disc is set in the Blu ray drive TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player starts automatically 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 If the menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control window s Top Menu or Menu buttons mouse menu operations may not be able to be used Open TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Manual TOS
105. ld also refer to both the USB mouse section in this chapter and the documentation supplied with your mouse User s Manual Wireless 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 Procedure In this instance the system might be busy Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while Pair the wireless mouse again Refer to the Pairing the keyboard mouse section in Chapter 1 for details on pairing In this instance you should initially try changing the double click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as required and click OK In this instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The elements of the mouse responsible for detecting movement might be dirty please refer to the documentation supplied with the mouse for instructions on how to clean it If you are still unable to reso
106. ld down ALT key 2 Using the numeric keypad type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT the ASCII character will appear on the display screen Optical disc drives The computer may be installed with a DVD Super Multi drive Blu ray Combo drive or Blu ray Writer drive BDXL 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 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 T Some types and formats of DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs may be J 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 T Use the DVD playback application to view DVD Video discs For precautions on writing to discs refer to th
107. lve 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 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 overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port USB bus power DC5V supply may be stopped for safety reasons When this happens disconnect an external device if some external devices are connected After that turn the power of the computer ON OFF to restore the function If this function can not be still used even if only one external device is connected stop using the external device because its current is over the acceptable value of this computer Some external devices may n
108. ment is blue and convex m When audio power management is disabled the button is black and concave Speaker Configuration Click the Auto Test button to confirm the 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 Video mode settings are configured via the Screen Resolution dialog User s Manual 3 44 T 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 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 H Clean the p
109. mmands 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 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 Graphics Control User s Manual Some NVIDIA graphics models may include NVIDIA Optimus technology feature NVIDIA Optimus technology intelligently optimizes notebook performance by seamlessly switching between a discrete NVIDIA GPU for great graphics performance and an Intel integrated graphics chip for sustained battery life Switching is automatic and does not require the user to reboot the computer In the Manage 3D Settings menu of NVIDIA Control Panel you can change the global 3D settings and create overrides for specific programs The overrides will be used automatically each time the specified programs are launched H Please use the default setting for NVIDIA Optimus technology E
110. mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Important notice The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations 1 Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above 2 If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication for Wireless LAN The indication shown below appears on this equipment DOOM aan 2 ADS OF 4 ma 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation ad OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 4 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 5 Mi m igs 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 gt 3 Indication for Bluetooth The indication shown below appears on this equipm
111. model 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 Some models are provided with four memory module slots and only two of the memory moduleslots are user accessible The Maximum system memory size depends on operating system preinstalled For the detailed specifications please contact Microsoft Connect the coaxial cable to this port to watch TV programs on your computer or record them The dimensions and shape of the TV Tuner jack vary for different regions Some models are equipped with a TV tuner HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable By connecting the HDMI cable to this port the video and audio signals from digital devices such as notebooks or camcorders can be transmitted and displayed on this computer Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to the USB 2 0 standard are provided on the back side of the computer Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to the USB 3 0 standard are provided on the back side of the computer The USB 3 0 port is compliant with USB 3 0 standard and backward compatible with USB 2 0 devices This slot lets you install a wireless receiver Refer to Chapter 3 Operating Basics for details 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 Et
112. mory 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 4GB 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 3GB only Computers configured with a 64 bit operating system can address 4GB or more of system memory Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity User s Manual 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 1GB 2 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems C 2 LCD 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 o
113. mum 2 5 amperes Certification agencies 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 B 1 User s Manual 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 S ml O a l J y Ol IZ BS approved Europe Approved by the appropriate agency China m CCC approved Appendix C Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers Non applicable Icons CPU User s Manual Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product
114. n 3 25 Security lock 3 42 Wireless LAN problems 6 13 Sleep Mode setting 1 8 System automatic 4 7 Sound system problems 6 10 TOSHIBA Assist 4 2 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 4 2 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 3 13 4 3 TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility 4 3 TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Utility 4 3 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 4 1 TV Tuner jack USB device problems 6 8 User s Manual Index 3 Glossary User s Manual The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbreviations AC Alternating current ANSI American National Standards Institute AMT Intel Active Management Technology ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc ReWritable CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDR double data rate DIMM dual inline memory module DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory DVD RW Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Double Layer FDD floppy diskette drive FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HDMI High Definition
115. n Support utility will be different depending on the models 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 Turn on off the illumination of the keyboard supported by some models FN Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F Number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt Accessibility Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows the Windows Start Button key activates the Start menu while the application key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button L as This key activates the Windows Start menu Es 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 Ho
116. n an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system Media care User s Manual Observe the following precautions when handling the card H 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 E 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 3 32 Do not leave a card partially inserted in the slot Press the card until you hear it click into place Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data Memory cards have a limited lifespan so it is important to backup important data Do not remove a card while read write is in progress About the write protect The memory media cards have a function for protect SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO 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 backwards 2 Insert the memory media into the Memo
117. n on the computer The Select Tiles screen will be displayed Select Start face recognition H The Select Account screen will be displayed Select the account and click the arrow button 6 Please face the camera will be displayed 7 Verification will be performed If the authentication is successful the image data taken in step 6 will be faded in and placed over one another If an error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen 8 The Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows If authentication was successful but an authentication error subsequently occurred during the login to Windows you will be asked to provide your account information TOSHIBA Password Utility il 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 section for further information Supervisor Password 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 Recove
118. n this condition observe the following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Always provide sufficient space around the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from E Dust moisture and direct sunlight E Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones 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 corrosive chemicals 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 User s Manual xV that can b
119. ndow For more information please refer to the CyberLink YouPaint Help by clicking icon then click Help You may not have all the softwares listed above depending on the model you purchased Special features User s Manual The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Access each function using the following procedures 1 To access the Power Options click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options Hot keys Display automatic power off 1 HDD automatic power off System automatic Sleep Hibernation Mode 1 Power on password Instant security Heat dispersal 1 Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode User s Manual Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer s display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time with power being restored the next time a key is pressed This can be specified in the Power Options This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time with power being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed This can be specified in the Power Options This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Sleep Mode or Hib
120. nected 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 window will be displayed Click the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the priority To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt 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 If a Supervisor Password has been set manual boot device selection functions may be restricted User s Manual 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 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 F
121. nel Page 20 up and down 13 Live TV 21 14 DVD Menu 22 15 Numbers 23 16 Enter 24 Clear Recorded TV Guide Volume Volume Arrows Back Replay 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Rewind Record Blue Yellow Green Red Teletext 2 12 gt l User s Manual Power Access indicator Record Stop Pause Play REW Rewind FWD Fast Forward Replay Skip Back More Info Starts or terminates the operating system This button functions like the Power button of your computer By default the Sleep Mode is equivalent to the Power Off state of your computer To change the setting click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options The following four options are available Do nothing Sleep and Hibernate This indicator will glow while the remote controller is sending signals to the computer Please note that this indicator will not light after the battery has been completely discharged Records the selected television program and stores it on your hard disk drive Stops the media currently playing Pauses an audio or video track and live or recorded TV programs Plays the selected media Moves the media video disc music and so on backwards Moves the media video disc music and so on forwards Moves media backward seven seconds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter at a time Moves media forwa
122. ng 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 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 t
123. o access it click Start gt All Programs gt CyberLink gt CyberLink PowerCinema for TOSHIBA i T The CyberLink PowerCinema for TOSHIBA window contains Photos Music YouMemo Videos and Movie to provide convenient access of your computer Photos Music YouMemo You can instantly view all of your digital photos listen to the digital music and quickly write memos or set appointment with an alarm Videos To launch the Windows Media Player application Movie TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER or TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player application will be launched depending on the driver model provided with your computer You can tap More Programs to launch YouPaint and six Microsoft utilities Microsoft Blackboard Microsoft Garden Pond Microsoft Rebound Microsoft Surface Collage Microsoft Surface Globe and Microsoft Surface Lagoon Also you can tap Start gt All Programs gt Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 to launch these six Microsoft utilities For more information please refer to the Help by selecting Options The default window is Help window CyberLink YouPaint CyberLink YouPaint is a painting program that lets children use a touch screen or a mouse to make creative digital drawings Children can draw use a stamp trace and erase Access this utility by one of the following ways E Start gt All Programs gt CyberLink gt CyberLink YouPaint Click YouPaint icon under More Programs in CyberLink PowerCinema main wi
124. ommended 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 possibility 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 c
125. ons 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 CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed H 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 E 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 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 You can use the Blu ray Writer drive BDXL to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R
126. or 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 1 E Some types and formats of DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs may be I 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 m 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 User s Manual 3 12 Do not perform any of the following actions E Change users in the Operating Systems m Operate the computer for any other function including such tasks as using a mouse Start a communication application Apply impact or vibration to the computer Install remove or connect external devices including such items as a memory media card USB device or an optical digital device m Use the audio video control button to reproduce music or voice H Open the optical disc drive H 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 medi
127. or 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 USB 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 on the computer will work as USB 2 0 port s which will save power Enabled Enables the USB 3 0 controller Default Disabled Disables the 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 The 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 Connect the AC adaptor when using the Wake
128. ory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants User s Manual 3 30 il 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 m Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card m Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO B MultiMediaCard MMC amp Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD microSD Card 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 7 Examples of memory media SK Secure Digital SD microSD card MultiMediaCard Card adaptor and MMC microSD card LEN 2 Lge a A Memory Stick Memory media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media Points to note about the memory media card 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 playb
129. ot 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 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 Procedure Some external devices may not work when connected to a compatible 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 User s Manual Procedure Adjust the volume To increase the volume press the volume up button and to d
130. perating in AC power mode Graphics Processing Unit GPU Graphics processing unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized 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 The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Copy Protection User s Manual Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media 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
131. play priority and to make sure it is not set for output to an external monitor Markings appear on These marks may have come from contact with the computer s fingers You should try to remove the marks by display panel 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 Hard disk drive Problem Procedure Computer does not Check to see whether there is a CD ROM DVD boot from hard disk ROM BD ROM in the optical disc drive if so drive 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 Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive Please refer to the operating system s documentation or online Help File for further information on operating and using the Defragmentation utility As a last resort you should reformat the hard disk drive and then reload the operating system and all other files and data If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA
132. port global toshiba com if you have any questions about using Wireless LAN or Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA In Europe visit http Avww toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm Your Bluetooth product is not compatible with devices using Bluetooth Version 1 0B specifications Wireless Devices and your health Wireless products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless products however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless products is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless products may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include m 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
133. pread 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 25 User s Manual 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 encr
134. press the CAPS LOCK key on the keyboard the CAPS LOCK icon on the screen will glow Then the keys are locked into their uppercase format SCROLL LOCK When you press the SCROLL LOCK key on the keyboard the SCROLL LOCK icon on the screen will glow CTS Keyboard Battery The Keyboard Battery icon shows the keyboard battery four status as below a Good level m BB Low level E QB Critical level E E Unknown A amp f the computer resumes from hibernation hybrid sleep mode without keyboard operation the keyboard battery icon will show as unknown In this case you can press any key on the keyboard to update the battery icon to the current status m The keyboard battery icon will keep the previous status in any one of the following situations The computer is turned on or restarted No batteries placed in the keyboard or the batteries are exhausted m The keyboard is turned off Function keys F1 F12 Soft i The function keys not to be confused with the special FN key are the seven keys at the top of your keyboard these keys function differently from other keys Cre hy Beata EAGsik es 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 keys FN key combinations The FN function is used in combination wi
135. press the buttons sequentially For example press the 1 button and then the 0 button to select the number 10 Deletes entered numbers letters or symbols Starts or terminates the Teletext mode The OK button on the remote controller has the same functions Red Green Yellow It jumps to a registration link These buttons are and Blue buttons not provided with some models Using the Remote Controller T User s Manual Some computers include a remote control unit which allows you to control some of your computer s functions from a distant location E 7he remote controller is designed specifically for this computer E Some application programs may not support remote control functions Operational range of the Remote Controller Point the remote controller at your computer and press a button The operational angle and distance are described below Distance Within 5 m from the infrared receiver window Angle Within a 15 degree horizontal and 15 degree vertical range of the infrared receiver window Figure 2 10 Operational range of the remote controller 1 CIR in Window 2 Remote controller The appearance of the provided Remote Controller may vary depending on the model you purchased Even if the remote controller is within the effective range as described above it may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases E When an obstacle stands between the infrared receiver window of your computer an
136. r 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 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 function 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 Sleep and Charge function does not work if the computer loses the power supply and then resume again such as you unplug the AC adapter and re plug it Metal paper clips or hair pins clips will generate h
137. rd 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 Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password 2 Enter the currently registered password The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks I User s Manual 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 option 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 Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected and the display panel is closed otherwise it selects the internal display Default System LCD Only Selects the internal LCD even if an external monitor is con
138. rd 30 seconds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter Displays the previous window This button has the same function as the secondary right mouse button Use it to display more executable options ag le t User s Manual Arrows and OK Volume Control Start Channel Page up and down Mute Recorded TV Guide Live TV DVD Menu Numbers Clear Teletext Enter Arrows Moves the cursor to navigate within Windows Media Center windows OK Selects the desired action or window option It acts like the ENTER Key Increases or decreases the volume while watching TV viewing DVD s or replaying CD s Opens Windows Media Center to the main window Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and down depending on the available options Turns your computer sound on off Allows you to start recording of TV programs The Recorded TV feature of Windows Media Center will be activated Opens the Television Program Guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record A shortcut to the full screen view It also takes you to the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV Opens the main menu on a DVD movie if available Allows you to select a channel or chapter number while watching TV or CD DVD replay Numbers letters or symbols can be entered To select a channel or chapter number of two or more digits
139. rectly 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 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 The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries 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 Corel Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company ConfigFree is a trademark of TOSHIBA Corporation Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association FCC User s Manual Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association Blu ray Disc Blu ray Blu ray 3D BDXL and the logos are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association QUALCOMM is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated registered in the United States and other countries ATHEROS is a
140. roblem 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 devices 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 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
141. ropping and maintains link privacy 3 27 T LAN A User s Manual 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 specification depending on the model you purchased However TOSHIBA cannot confirm the compatibility between any computing products and or other electronic devices that use Bluetooth other than TOSHIBA notebook computers Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 1 Fax application software Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 2 Multi user considerations The use of Bluetooth is not supported in a multi user environment This means that when you use Bluetooth other users that are logged into the same computer will not be able to use this type of functionality Product Support The latest information regarding operating system support language support or available upgrades can be found on our web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or www pcsupport toshiba com in the United States The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megab
142. rotection technology Renewal of the AACS key integrated into this product is required for uninterrupted enjoyment of Blu ray Disc An Internet connection is required for renewal AACS key renewal is provided free of charge for 5 years after the purchase of this product however renewal beyond 5 years is subject to conditions specified by the software provider 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 While playing a BD J title keyboard shortcut is ineffective Resume play function cannot be used with some discs on TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player The interactive function on Blu ray discs may not work depending on the contents or network situation 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 p
143. ry gt TOSHIBA Assist gt SECURE gt Supervisor password This utility lets you do the following H Register or delete the Supervisor Password E Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password i User s Manual If you have already registered a password there is one way to start the computer E Enter the password manually The password is necessary only if the computer was shut down in boot mode not in Hibernation or Sleep mode A A 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 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 T This section explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and provides information on settings for various functions After you changed the settings of HWSetup a dialog box may appear to 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
144. ry media slot on the left of the computer 3 Press the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made Figure 3 8 Inserting a memory media 1 Memory media slot 2 Memory media ZN a Make sure memory media is oriented properly before you insert it If you insert the media in wrong direction you may not be able to remove it When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data User s Manual 3 33 m 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 Open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Taskbar Point to memory media and click it Press the memory media to partially extend it out of the computer Grasp the media and remove it E AVN If you remove the memory media or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the memory media you may lose data or damage the media E Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode The computer could become unstable or data in the memory media could be lost E Do not remove only the miniSD microSD Card while leaving the adaptor in the Memory media slot Additional memor
145. ry to the hard disk drive However for safety sake it is best to save your data manually m Data will be lost if you 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 You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer 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 Starting Hibernation Mode To enter Hibernation Mode follow the steps below 1 Click Start 2 Point to the arrow icon EXEtaNMa and then select Hibernate from the menu Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to enter Hibernation Mode automatically when you press the power button 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 4 Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings for When I press the power button 5 Click the Save changes button Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode the computer will take a moment to save the current d
146. s Figure 1 7 Press the Connect button of the dongle 1 Connect button 2 Tweezers 3 Slide the Power switch on the back of the keyboard mouse to the ON position 4 Press the Connect button of the keyboard mouse Please refer to the Wireless Keyboard and Wireless Mouse section in Chapter 2 Grand Tour for the location of the connect button The connection will be established 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 l E After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system E Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds The computer will be turned on Figure 1 8 Turning on the power 1 Power button User s Manual 1 7 Starting up for the first time T The Windows 7 Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power Follow the on screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system When it is displayed be sure to read the Software License Terms carefully Turning off the power User s Manual The power can be turned off in one of three modes either Shut Down Mode Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode Shut Down Mode
147. s 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 The TOSHIBA Speech System consists of a voice composition application text to speech that analyzes documents and reads them aloud and a speech recognition application that recognizes the words you speak into a microphone This allows you to control and operate various Windows programs by voice command rather than using the keyboard or a mouse To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tools amp Utilities gt Speech System For more information please refer to the TOSHIBA Speech System Help The plug in lets you upconverts wmv and mp4 videos on Windows Media Player For more information please refer to the TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player Help To access it click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Media amp Entertainment gt TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player Help CyberLink PowerCinema is a complete multimedia center that enhances the enjoyment of all your digital media including your videos music and photos This application also allows you to create music playlists perform touch ups on your photos write memos set alarm reminders and much more T
148. spersal 3 46 4 7 Hibernation Mode 1 10 4 7 Hot keys 4 7 HW Setup accessing 4 15 Boot 4 17 general 4 16 LAN 4 18 USB 4 18 window 4 15 Index 1 User s Manual Keyboard FN Sticky key 3 6 Function keys F1 F9 3 3 Hot key functions 3 3 problems 6 5 Windows special keys 3 6 LAN cable types 3 29 connecting 3 29 problems 6 12 Media care Card care 3 32 Memory card care 3 33 Memory additional 3 43 installing 3 35 removing 3 37 memory media card inserting 3 33 removing 3 34 Memory media slot 3 30 Moving the computer 3 45 MultiMediaCard removing 3 34 Password R power on 4 7 Starting the computer by 4 14 Supervisor 4 14 user 4 14 Pointing Device Touch Pad 3 1 Power Hibernation Mode 1 10 Shut Down mode Boot Mode 1 8 Sleep Mode 1 8 System Auto Off 5 2 turning off 1 8 turning on 1 7 Problems AC power 6 4 Analyzing the problem 6 2 Bluetooth 6 13 External monitor 6 11 Hard disk drive 6 6 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 Internal display panel 6 6 Keyboard 6 5 LAN 6 12 Memory Media Card 6 7 Optical Disc Drive 6 6 Overheating power down 6 4 Pointing device 6 7 Power 6 4 Real Time Clock 6 5 Sound system 6 10 TOSHIBA support 6 13 USB device 6 8 USB mouse 6 8 Wireless LAN 6 13 Recovery hard disk drive 4 23 Index 2 Recovery Media 4 22 V Restarting the computer 1 11 Video mode 3 44 Video RAM 2 18 SD SDHC SDXC Card W formatting 3 32 note 3 31 Wireless communicatio
149. ss 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 still 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 mH Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices User s Manual 6 13 E Ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions and consider calling the software company s
150. ss receiver cover on your computer 2 Insert the wireless receiver into the wireless receiver connector Figure 1 4 Connecting the dongle to the computer 1 Wireless receiver cover 3 Wireless receiver dongle 2 Wireless receiver connector 3 Close the wireless receiver cover User s Manual 1 5 a Keep the computer and wireless keyboard mouse in a certain distance J otherwise the keyboard mouse will not work properly Installing the battery of the keyboard and mouse Installing the batteries of the mouse 1 Open the battery cover on your wireless mouse 2 Put two AAA batteries into the battery groove Figure 1 5 Installing the batteries of the mouse 1 Battery cover 2 Batteries 3 Close the battery cover Installing the batteries of the keyboard 1 Open the battery cover on your wireless keyboard 2 Put two AAA batteries into the battery groove Figure 1 6 Installing the batteries of the keyboard T gt t gt O 1 Battery cover 2 Batteries 3 Close the battery cover Pairing the keyboard mouse The wireless keyboard mouse can be detected by your computer automatically However there s also some unexpected failure In that case to normally use them you may need to pair the wireless keyboard mouse by the following steps 1 Open the wireless receiver cover on your computer User s Manual 1 6 2 Press the Connect button of the dongle using a slender object such as a tweezer
151. t PC Diagnostic Tool Legal Footnote CPU User s Manual 2 17 For more information regarding CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C Hard Disk Drive The size of the hard disk drive varies depending on the model To check which type of HDD is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Support amp Recovery gt PC Diagnostic Tool Please note that part of the hard disk s overall capacity is reserved as administration space 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 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 18 T Display controller The display controller interprets software co
152. ter 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 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Password Utility HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition User s Manual The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested The TOSHIBA Password utility allows you to set a password in order to restrict access to the computer This utility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with the computer and the peripherals you use The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides support to 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 Face Recognition uses a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows If the verification is successful the user will be logged into Windows automatically The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like which makes the login process easier For more information please refer to
153. th 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 User s Manual 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 Flash 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 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
154. the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator m TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format H 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 m 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 m TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar utility m When you back up a DVD disc be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD R DVD R DL 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 m 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 H 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 r
155. 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 Standard F1 Function function mode F12 mode F1 FN F1 Launches the help file supplied with the software F2 FN F2 Decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps F3 FN F3 Increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Special Standard F1 function mode F12 mode F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 FN 1 FN 2 FN Space FN Z User s Manual FN F4 FN F5 FN F6 FN F7 FN F8 FN F9 FN F10 FN F11 FN F12 FN 1 FN 2 FN Space FN Z Function Launches Internet browser by default Bulletin Board Eco utility Intel WiDi or changes the active display device according to the setting in TOSHIBA Button Support utility The provided options in TOSHIBA Button Support utility will be different depending on the models Launches the Media Player Bulletin Board Eco utility Intel WiDi or changes the active display device according to the setting in TOSHIBA Button Support utility The provided options in TOSHIBA Butto
156. the Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition section User s Manual TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA eco Utility This software is provided for playback of DVD Video To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt Media amp Entertainment gt TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER For details on how to use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER see the help file This software enables communication between 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 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 TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communication devices and network connections help in the identification of communication problems and allow the creation of profiles if you need to switch between different locations and communication networks To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Network amp Connectivity gt ConfigFree This computer is equipped with eco mode This mode slightly lowers performance of some devic
157. 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 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 REACH 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 Following information is only for Turkey Compliant with EEE Regulations TOSHIBA meets all requirements of Turk
158. tness down button 5 Volume up button 6 Volume down button 7 Memory media slot 8 Headphone jack 9 Microphone jack 10 Universal Serial Bus USB 3 0 ports Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Display off button AV select button Brightness up button Brightness down button Volume up button Volume down button Press this button to turn off the computer s display panel Press this button to switch the AV input mode Press this button to increase the computer s display panel brightness Press this button to decrease the computer s display panel brightness Press this button to increase the computer s volume Press this button to decrease the computer s volume s lt Memory media slot an Headphone jack Q Zz Microphone jack This slot lets you insert an SD SDHC SDXC memory card miniSD microSD Card Memory Stick PRO and MultiMediaCard Refer to the Optional devices section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for more information A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for stereo microphone input The microphone jack has Sleep and Music function 7 The integrated sound system provides support for the computer s internal J speakers and microphone as well as allowing an external microphone and headphones to
159. to heat since the computer base and AC adaptor s surface increase in temperature during normal use m Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 1 1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 pin plug Figure 1 2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3 pin plug P 1 Either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor cord will be included with the computer J depending on the model User s Manual 1 4 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the back of the computer Figure 1 3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer 1 DC output plug 2 DC IN 19V jack 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet the Power indicator on the front of the computer should glow a Be careful not to place your fingers on the hinge between the J computer s back and the stand as this could cause personal injury such as the finger pinch For models with subwoofer it is recommended not allow the cables to be passed from the hole on the stand as this could bring interference f Connecting the wireless receiver In order to normally use the wireless keyboard and mouse make a connection between the computer and keyboard mouse firstly by the following steps 1 Open the wirele
160. 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 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 m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attache
161. tware are pre installed m Windows 7 m TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator E TOSHIBA Assist E TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 1 i TOSHIBA Flash Cards TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in For Windows Media Player TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Media Controller TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA Bulletin Board TOSHIBA ReelTime TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Web Camera Application TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Speech System TOSHIBA Sleep Utility CyberLink PowerCinema for TOSHIBA CyberLink YouPaint User s Manual this manual You may not have all the softwares listed above depending on the model you purchased Getting Started i 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 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 H Connecting
162. tware is supported for playback of DVD Video and DVD VR E Frame dropping audio skipping or out of sync audio and video may occur during playback of some DVD Video titles H Close all other applications when using the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not open any other applications or carry out any other operations during video playback Playback may stop or not function properly in some situations User s Manual 3 16 User s Manual Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be playable on the computer Use DVD Video discs with a region code which is either the same as the factory default setting if applicable or ALL Do not playback video while watching or recording television programs using other applications Doing so may cause DVD Video playback or television program recording errors In addition if prescheduled recording starts during DVD Video playback it may cause DVD Video playback or television program recording errors Please view DVD Video during times when there is no recording prescheduled The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER 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
163. two seconds and off for two seconds No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Blue Indicates the display is off Real Time Clock RTC battery User s Manual 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 Batteries for the wireless keyboard and mouse The wireless keyboard and mouse equipped with the computer use the normal AAA batteries When batteries run out you need replace them in time 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 H Hibernation Mode Data in memory will be saved to the hard disk drive m Sleep Mode Data will be maintained in the computer s memory As i Please refer to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the J power in Chapter 1 Getting Started for further information
164. ulators can be disposed of with the product They OOO 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 User s Manual viii A Disposal of batteries and or accumulators Pb Hg Cd 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 disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health For more detailed information about
165. ule slots 8 LAN jack 3 TV antenna jack 9 DC IN 19V jack 4 HDMI out port 10 Security lock slot 5 HDMI input port 11 Wireless receiver dongle slot 6 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Cooling vents The cooling vents help the processor to avoid overheating AN 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 To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from dust moisture and direct sunlight If you use your computer in a dusty area dirt and debris may accumulate on the cooling vents of your computer If this occurs the accumulated dust can cause insufficient heat dissipation which may result in the computer shutting down during use Carefully clean the dust on the vents surface using a soft cloth User s Manual 2 7 E Hom O gt Hom O ss User s Manual Memory module slot TV Tuner jack HDMI out port HDMI input port Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Universal Serial Bus USB 3 0 ports Wireless receiver dongle slot The memory module slot allows for the installation replacement and removal of additional memory module The size of memory modules varies depending on the
166. vering the battery of the mouse Remote Controller A remote controller which is provided with some models enables you to perform some functions of your computer from a distant location You can use your remote controller with Windows Media Center to play discs and videos to view pictures and to watch and record television programs The remote controller helps you navigate through Windows Media Center just as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a movie in a VCR or DVD player Using the remote controller you can Navigate and control all Windows Media Center windows H Control the video or live TV display E Place the computer in and out of Sleep Mode Refer to the Using the Remote Controller section in this chapter for information on how to use the remote controller as well as how to install or replace its battery User s Manual 2 11 User s Manual BRWN CoN or Figure 2 9 Remote controller 9008 606006 8 ee 6 25 Play Pause Access indicator Power Stop Fast Forward Skip Start TOSHIBA 9 More info TZ 10 OK 18 11 Mute 19 12 Chan
167. y 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 T E When installing or removing a memory module you must ensure that J you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer E nsert the two memory modules into Slot A and Slot B respectively The computer will operate in dual channel mode You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel AN m Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA User s Manual 3 34 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
168. yption 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 H Microsoft Windows Networking System Media Access mH CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Protocol 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 26 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 Communi

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