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1. CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE VORSICHT DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFUHREN VON ANDEREN VORGANGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KONNEN GEFAHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN User s Manual xiii TOSHIBA Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA R10 computer This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability includes multimedia functionality and is designed to provide years of reliable high performance computing This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TECRA R10 computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic operations and care using optional devices and troubleshooting If you are a new user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the Chapter 1 Getting Started and Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Chapter 1 Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to read the
2. LAN jack DC IN 15V Optical rA drive e aor J jack Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to E power the computer and charge its internal NN batteries Please note that you should only use the model of AC adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase using the wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the computer LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details AN E Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack It could cause damage or malfunction E Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply It could cause damage or malfunction Link indicator This indicator glows green when the computer is green connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly LAN active indicator This indicator glows orange when data is being orange exchanged between the computer and the LAN Universal Serial Bus One Universal Serial Bus port which complies to e Z USB 2 0 port the USB 2 0 standard is provided on the right hand side of the computer ExpressCard slot This slot allows you to install a single ExpressCard device User s Manual
3. 8 18 Troubleshooting Volume control dial Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial To increase the volume move the volume control dial to the left and to decrease it move the volume control dial to the right Turn the volume control dial while verifying the volume in order to adjust Annoying sound is Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows start heard up or shut down If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn After confirming that the monitor s power switch on is on you should check the connections to make sure that the power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the monitor and to a working power outlet No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press the FN F5 hot key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal display only Check to see if the external monitor is connected When the external monitor is set as the primary display device in extended desktop mode it will not display when the computer wakes up from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode To keep this from happening do not disconn
4. 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 left hand side faces you Figure 3 15 Security lock User s Manual 3 31 Hardware Utilities and Options Optional 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 DDR2 800 Memory Kit Universal AC Adaptor Battery Pack Slice Expansion Battery Slice Expansion Battery adaptor Battery Charger USB FDD Kit TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator Privacy Filter A 1 024MB or 2 048MB memory module DDR2 800 can easily be installed in the computer If you frequently use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you An additional battery pack can be purchased for use as either a spare or replacement Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for further information This battery pack increases your computer s operating time when a main battery pack is also installed It is connectable to the Docking port of the computer The Slice Expansion Battery adaptor is used to connect with the Battery Charger i
5. System automatic Sleep Hibernation 0 00 eee eeee 6 18 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup e225 i405 si eteeeieacneieeieas cade 7 1 HW Setup WINdOW a cessed ees need ares anatar a wads seen 7 1 Troubleshooting Problem solving proCeSS 00 cece eee eee eee eee 8 1 Hardware and system checklist 000 cee eee eee eee 8 3 TOSHIBA Support 2 00 c eee eee 8 22 Specifications Physical Dimensions 00 00 ccc eee eee eee A 1 Environmental Requirements 0 00sec eee ene eee A 1 Display Controller and Video mode Display controller 0 0 0c eee eee B 1 VIGGO MOdE sinaia aaa Sey Seu Sema aoe eee B 1 Wireless LAN Card Specifications 0 0 c eee eee eee eee C 1 Radio Characteristics 0 0 cece eee eee C 2 Supported Frequency Sub bands 000e eee e ee eee eee C 3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health D 2 Regulatory statementS 2 00 c eee eee eee D 2 Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan D 4 AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies 00 cece eee eee E 1 TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor G 2 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed G 2 Cleaning the cooling module 000ce cece ene e eee G 3 Legal Footnotes Non applicable IcOnS 7 2 1
6. 5 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place JN If the CD DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the gt CD DVD might be damaged Also the disc tray might not open fully when you press the eject button Figure 4 6 Closing the CD DVD disc tray Removing discs To remove the CD DVD follow the steps as detailed below Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media drive Wait for the optical disc drive indicator to go out before you open the disc tray Also if the CD DVD 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 When the disc tray pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the CD DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open User s Manual 4 16 Operating Basics 2 The CD DVD extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it Gently lift out the CD DVD Figure 4 7 Removing a CD DVD 3 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place How to remove CD DVD 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
7. As the AC adaptor is universal it can receive a range of AC voltages from 100 to 240 volts however you should note that the output current varies among different models Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Disks Hard disk drive or This computer is equipped with one of the Solid state drive following hard disk drive HDD types The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different Some models are equipped with a Solid State Drive SSD instead of a hard disk drive m HDD 80GB 120GB 160GB 200GB 250GB 320GB SD E 64GB E 128GB Please note that part of the hard disk or Solid state drive s overall capacity is reserved as administration space OHBHHHEH E Additional hard disk drive sizes may be introduced In this manual the word HDD or Hard disk drive also refers to the SSD unless otherwise stated E SSD is a large capacity storage media which uses Solid State Memory in place of a magnetic disk of the hard disk Under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non use and or exposure to high temperatures the SSD may be vulnerable to data retention errors User s Manual 3 3 Hardware Utilities and Options J Legal Footnote Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 5 For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix H or click the 5 above Optical disc
8. Battery charging 6 7 extending life 6 9 indicator 2 11 6 4 monitoring capacity 6 8 real time clock 3 3 6 6 save mode 3 7 types 6 5 Battery pack 2 6 3 2 additional 6 1 replacing 6 10 Bluetooth 3 5 4 30 Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba 3 12 problems 8 21 Boot Priority 7 3 C Cleaning the computer 4 34 Cooling vents 2 2 D DC IN indicator 2 11 6 4 Display 3 4 automatic power off 3 6 brightness down 5 4 brightness up 5 4 controller B 1 User s Manual TOSHIBA hinges 2 8 opening 1 6 screen 2 8 Docking port 2 7 Documentation list 1 1 DVD Super Multi drive problems 8 9 using 4 14 writing 4 18 E Equipment checklist 1 1 eSATA device 3 29 eSATA USB combo port 2 3 problems 8 17 ExpressCard 3 15 inserting 3 15 problems 8 11 removing 3 16 External monitor 2 2 3 27 problems 8 19 F Fingerprint Sensor location 2 8 problems 8 14 using 4 2 Floppy diskette care 4 26 FN 1 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce 5 5 FN 2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge 5 5 FN Enter 5 3 FN ESC Mute 5 3 FN F1 Lock 5 3 FN F10 Arrow mode 5 3 Index 1 FN F11 Numeric mode 5 3 FN F12 ScrLock 5 3 FN F2 Power Plan 5 3 FN F3 Sleep 5 4 FN F4 Hibernate 5 4 FN F5 Output 5 4 FN F6 Brightness Down 5 4 FN F7 Brightness Up 5 4 FN F8 Wireless 5 4 FN F9 Touch Pad 5 4 FN space Zoom 5 5 FN Tab ODD 5 5 Function keys 5 2 G Graphic
9. 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 User s Manual 4 32 Operating Basics 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 CATS 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 JN E Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable The AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN the system may hang up E Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur E 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 the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place LAN jack LAN cable Figure 4 9 Connecting the LAN
10. Operating Basics D Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows 1 Mode Login screen Turn on the computer The Select Tiles screen will be displayed 1 1 2 3 Select Start face recognition E3 4 The Select Account screen will be displayed 5 Select the account and click the arrow button 6 Please turn your face to the camera will be displayed 7 Verification will be performed If the authentication is successful the image data taken in step 6 will be faded in and placed over one another E If an error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen 8 Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows E If authentication was successful but an authentication error subsequently occurred during the login to Windows you will be asked to provide your account information Using optical disc drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD ROM based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor A Serial ATA interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD ROM an indicator on the drive glows Use the DVD playback application to view DVD Video discs If you have a DVD Super Multi drive refer also to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives section for precautions on wri
11. Registration will end after you have repeatedly moved your neck left right down and up When the register succeeds below message will be displayed on the screen Registration successful Now we 1ll do the verification test Click the Next button Click the Next button to perform the verification test Perform the verification test Face the screen as you do when you register E If verification fails click the Back button and re register Please refer to step 8 from step 6 If verification is successful click the Next button and register an account Register the account Fill in the account registration fields Fill in the all fields User s Manual 4 12 Operating Basics 12 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 1 To launch this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Face Recognition The Management screen is displayed Select a user which is deleted 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 E If you
12. Some programs run correctly but others do not You cannot access the external floppy diskette drive Procedure Check the connection between the computer and the drive to ensure that it is properly attached The computer s software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem ensure that these configurations match your requirements refer to any relevant documentation for example that supplied with any software in use for further information Try another floppy diskette in the drive if you are able to access this disk then it indicates the original disk and not the drive is probably causing the problem If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 8 10 Troubleshooting ExpressCard For further information please refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Problem Procedure ExpressCard error Remove the ExpressCard from the computer and occurs then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected In the event that the ExpressCard is attached to an external peripheral device ensure that this connection is properly made If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your ExpressCard for further information If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider SD SDHC memory card For further information please refer to Chapter 3 H
13. contact your reseller dealer or service provider 8 17 Troubleshooting Problem An error will occur if a memory module is inserted into Slot B while no memory module is inserted in Slot A Sound system In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your audio device Problem No sound is heard Annoying sound is heard Procedure Remove the memory module from Slot B and insert it into Slot A Procedure Adjust the volume control dial To increase the volume move the volume control dial to the left and to decrease it move the volume control dial to the right Check the software volume settings Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound device is enabled and that the device is properly working For further information please refer to Troubleshooting in Windows section of Windows Help and Support 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 4 Operating Basics for further information Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows start up or shut down If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual
14. 157 161 165 5765 1 5785 5805 1 5825 1 1 The channel which can be used depends on the installed wireless LAN module And the approved channels on using are different at each country or region The channel configuration is managed as follows E For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure the Wireless LAN module will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required User s Manual C 5 TOSHIBA Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to E Bluetooth Specification Ver 2 1 EDR 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 E When you use Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or mo
15. C Program Files Toshiba PasswordUtility TOSPU exe This utility lets you do the following E Register delete or change the Supervisor Password E Create or invalidate a Supervisor Password token F This function in the TOSHIBA Password Utility lets you invalidate only I supervisor tokens or all tokens including user and supervisor tokens E Specify restrictions for general users User s Manual 6 16 Power and Power Up Modes Starting the computer by password If you have already registered a password there are three ways to start the computer E Insert an SD Card token before you turn on the computer The computer will start normally without displaying a password prompt E Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fingerprint with the Fingerprint utility and enabled Fingerprint System Boot Authentication If you would not like to swipe your finger or cannot authenticate the fingerprint for some reasons push the BACK SPACE key to skip the fingerprint authentication screen You can try to swipe the fingerprint up to five times If you failed fingerprint authentication five times you must enter the password manually to start the computer E Enter the password manually F The password is necessary only if the computer was turned off in Shut I Down Mode or Hibernation Mode It is not needed in Sleep Mode and Restart To enter a password manually follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn on
16. E Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrations such as airplanes trains or cars E 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 CD or DVD media by using the following steps 1 Select either blank CD or DVD media 2 The application will allow you to choose from a variety of different media onto which the recovery image can be copied including CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL and DVD RW Please note that some of the above media may not be compatible with the optical disc drive installed into your computer You should therefore verify the optical disc drive supports the blank media you have chosen before proceeding 3 Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows Vista operating system from the hard disk drive as normal 4 Insert the first blank media into the optical disc drive tray 5 Double click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows Vista desktop or select the application from Start Menu 6 After Recovery Disc Creator starts select the type of media and the title you wish to copy and then click the Create button User s Manual Getting Started 3 If your optical disc drive can only write to CDs select CD as the Disc Set I within the Recovery Disc Creator application Otherwise if your optical disc drive can write both CD
17. Video mode settings are configured via the Display Properties dialog To open the Display Properties dialog click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Personalization gt 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 User s Manual B 1 TOSHIBA Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running with a minimum of parameters Card Specifications Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Compatibility IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs E 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 BH CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Protocol User s Manual C 1 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics J 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
18. features e g security of certain Wi Fi equipment USB Sleep and Charges The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device Copy Protection 10 Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media User s Manual H 4 TOSHIBA Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbreviations AC Alternating current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 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 DDC display data channel DDR double data rate DIMM dual inline memory module DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R Dual Layer Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory DVD RW Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable DVD R Double Layer Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dou
19. 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 Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on computer incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio S
20. 2 4 The Grand Tour Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the ExpressCard slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Wireless Slide this switch to the left to turn off Wireless TY off On communication LAN Bluetooth and Wireless WAN functions switch Slide it to the right to turn on the functions Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN functions E 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 E 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 Optical disc drive The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive Smart Card slot This slot can accommodate a single Smar
21. 41460 Neuss Germany User s Manual 8 23 TOSHIBA Specifications Appendix A This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Physical Dimensions Refer to User Information Guide about Size Environmental Requirements Conditions Operating Non operating Wet bulb temperature Conditions Operating Non operating Ambient temperature Relative humidity 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 noncondensing 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 90 noncondensing 26 C maximum Altitude from sea level 60 to 3 000 meters 60 to 10 000 meters maximum User s Manual A 1 Specifications Power Requirements AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 15 V DC 5 0 amperes User s Manual A 2 TOSHIBA Appendix B Display Controller and Video mode Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or off Due to the display panel s increased resolution lines may appear broken in when displaying images in full screen text mode The display controller also controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed at any one time Therefore software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports that mode Video mode Il
22. HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup version Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version and date Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal display or an external monitor Power On Display This tab allows you to select the display to be used when the computer is started Please note that this setting is only available on standard VGA mode and is not available as part of the Windows Desktop properties The Power On Display is supported with some models Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected otherwise it selects the internal display default LCD Analog RGB Selects both the internal display and an external monitor for simultaneous display If the connected external monitor does not support the computer s current video mode selecting the LCD Analog RGB mode will not display any image on the external monitor User s Manual 7 2 HW Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This tab allows you to select the priority for booting the computer the following settings are available FDD gt HDD gt CD The computer looks for bootable files on devices ROM gt LAN in the following order 1 floppy diskette drive 2 hard disk drive 3 CD ROM 4 LAN HDD gt FDD gt CD The computer looks for bootable files on devices ROM gt LAN in the following order 1 hard disk dr
23. adaptor is connected Before you remove the battery pack save your data and shut down the computer or place the computer into Hibernation Mode Please be aware that when placing the computer into Hibernation Mode the contents of memory will be saved to the hard disk drive although for safety sake it is best to also save your data manually Slice Expansion Battery The Slice Expansion Battery can be purchased separately as an optional accessory For detailed information on this battery refer to Connecting and disconnecting the Slice Expansion Battery User s Manual 6 5 Power and Power Up Modes i Real Time Clock RTC battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar function and also maintains the system configuration while the computer is turned off If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system will lose this information and the real time clock and calendar will stop working in this instance the following message will be displayed when you turn on the power eS x RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time You can change the Real Time Clock settings by turning the computer on while pressing the ESC key and then the F1 key when prompted Please refer to Chapter 8 Troubleshooting for further information The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even if the AC adaptor
24. always use a felt tipped pen and write the label first before applying it to the floppy diskette Never put a floppy diskette in a location where water or other liquid may make contact with it or where it is excessively damp either of these conditions could cause data loss Never use a wet or damp floppy diskette this could damage the floppy diskette drive or other devices within the computer Data may be lost if the floppy diskette is twisted bent or exposed to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your floppy diskettes Do not eat smoke or use items such as erasers near your floppy diskettes as foreign particles inside the jacket of the floppy diskette can damage the magnetic surface Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy diskettes In view of this you should keep your floppy diskettes away from speakers radios televisions and other sources of magnetic fields Sound System This section describes some of the audio control functions Volume Mixer The Volume Mixer utility lets you control the audio volume for playback of devices and applications under Windows To launch the Volume Mixer utility right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar and select Open Volume Mixer from the sub menu To adjust the volume level of speakers or headphones move the Speakers slider To adjust the volume level of an application that you are using move the slider for the corresponding a
25. clip into the eject hole near the eject button Diameter 1 0mm Figure 4 8 Manual release with the eject hole Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD is spinning when you open the disc tray the CD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury User s Manual 4 17 Operating Basics Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives J You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM discs The TOSHIBA Disc Creator is provided as writing software with this computer E Please refer to the Writable discs Chapter 2 for details about the types of writable CD and DVD discs that can be supported by this computer E Do not turn off the power to the optical disc drive while the computer is accessing it as this may cause you to lose data E 7o write data to CD R RW media use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator feature that is installed on your computer E When the power of the optical disc drive is off the disc tray will not open even if the eject button is pushed Use the ODD to turn the power of the optical disc drive on Please refer to Chapter 5 Hot keys When writing information to media using an optical drive you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live power socket It is possible that if data is written while powered by the battery pack the write process may sometimes fai
26. communication Indicator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer s wireless communication functions Indicator status Indication Indicator off The wireless communication switch is off no wireless functionality is available Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on Except for the stopped device by the software switch all the wireless communications functions can output a radio wave If you used the Taskbar to disable the wireless LAN restart the computer or perform the following procedure to re enable it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt System gt Device Manager gt Network adapters and right click the wireless device then choose enable LAN The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX and 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 Ey E The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system I is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature E 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 JN The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN
27. details on using hot keys to change the display setting A Do not disconnect the external monitor while in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor User s Manual 3 27 Hardware Utilities and Options USB FDD Kit The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer s USB ports USB connector Disk In Use Indicator Floppy diskette slot Eject button Figure 3 12 The USB floppy diskette drive Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive To connect the drive plug the floppy diskette drive s USB connector into a computer s USB port J Make sure the connector is properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins USB port USB connector lt gt Figure 3 13 Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive User s Manual 3 28 Hardware Utilities and Options a If you connect the USB floppy diskette drive after the computer has already been turned on it will take about ten seconds for it to be recognized by the computer Do not attempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive before this period has elapsed Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive When you have finished using the USB floppy diskette drive you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it 1 Wait for the Disk In Use Indicator light to
28. displayed check the Enable Pre OS Fingerprint Authentication check box and then click OK Click the Exit button at the TrueSuiteAccessManager screen User s Manual 4 8 Operating Basics Fingerprint Single Swipe Sign On Feature I General This is a feature that allows the user to complete the authentication for both the User BIOS Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password and logging onto Windows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up It is necessary to register the User BIOS Password and Windows Logon Password before using the Fingerprint Pre OS Authentication and this Fingerprint Single Swipe Sign On Feature Please use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to register your User BIOS Password If Windows Logon is not the default for your system see Manual to register your Windows Logon Password Only one fingerprint authentication is required to replace the User BIOS Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password and the Windows Logon Password How to Enable Fingerprint Single Swipe Sign On Feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Fingerprint application prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprint Single Swipe Sign On feature You should check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings please refer to the Manual for Fingerprint Registration Enrollment for further instructions 1 To run this program clic
29. draft 2 0 User s Manual 4 29 Operating Basics J E Frequency Channel Selection of 2 4GHz for IEEE 802 11b g or and IEEE802 11n draft 2 0 E Roaming over multiple channels mM Card power management E Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on an 128 bit encryption algorithm E Wi Fi Protected Access WPA The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which the wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration client design and software hardware configurations The transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard the actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Setting 1 Please make sure that the Wireless Communication Switch is turned on 2 Click Start and then click Connect To to display Connect to a network window 3 Click Set up a 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 E TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable encryption functionality otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless connection If this occurs the outsider may illegally acce
30. is attached Care and use of the battery pack This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your battery pack properly Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions E Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture E Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury User s Manual 6 6 Power and Power Up Modes E The battery pack and Slice Expansion Battery are lithium ion batteries which can explode if not replaced used handled or disposed of properly Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E The computer s RTC battery is a Ni MH battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations E Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened E Never install or remove the battery pack without first turnin
31. keep them ina permanent error log this will help you to describe your problems to your reseller dealer or service provider In addition if a problem recurs the log you have made will help to identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the computer will give you clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning In view of this you should keep the following questions in mind Which part of the computer is not operating properly keyboard hard disk drive display panel touch pad touch pad control buttons as each device will produce different symptoms 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 If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the PRTSC key and if possible look up the messages in the documentation included with the computer software or operating system Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light if so which ones what color are they and do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps if so how many are they long or short and are they high pitched or low pitched In addition is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you can describe them in detail t
32. key 2 Press the F1 key when directed To end the BIOS Setup 1 Press End and then press the Y key to accept the changes The computer will restart Change button Click this button to change a registered password Before you can change a password you must first enter the current password correctly or insert a proper token Please use BIOS Setup to change or delete the HDD Passwords or to set the HDD Master Password Owner String text box You can use this box to associate text with the password After you enter text click Apply or OK When the computer is started this text will be displayed together with the prompt asking you to enter a password If you forget your HDD User Password TOSHIBA will NOT be able to assist you and your HDD will be rendered COMPLETELY and PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE TOSHIBA will NOT be held responsible for any loss of any data any loss of use or access to your HDD or for any other losses to you or any other person or organization that result from the loss of access to your HDD If you can t accept this risk don t register the HDD User Password When saving the HDD User Password shut down or restart the computer If the computer is not shut down or restarted the saved data may not be correctly reflected For more information on shutting down or restarting the computer refer to Turning on the power in Chapter 1 User s Manual 6 15 Power and Power Up Modes User Token field E C
33. 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 the TOSHIBA TECRA R10 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Intel Intel SpeedStep Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Windows Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA 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 Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual User s Manual vi TECRA R10 FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Co
34. of this software with these operating systems is listed below with further details being contained with the electronic help files supplied with the software This Bluetooth Stack is based on the Bluetooth Version 1 1 1 2 2 0 EDR 2 1 EDR specification However TOSHIBA cannot confirm the compatibility between any computing products and or other electronic devices that use Bluetooth other than TOSHIBA notebook computers Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 1 Fax application software Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 2 Multi user considerations On Windows Vista 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 Awww toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or www pcsupport toshiba com in the United States User s Manual 4 31 Operating Basics Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable Wireless communication functions with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch forward to turn it off and backward to turn it on Wireless
35. one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu interrupt request A signal that gives a component access to the processor I O Input output Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and froma computer I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it User s Manual Glossary 8 Glossary K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See a so byte and kilobyte keyboard An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer For each key the transmitted code is in turn representative of the ASCII character marked on the key kilobyte KB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabyte L L1 cache Level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache memory L2 cache L2 cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache memory L1 cache LAN A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connect
36. operating system A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating data files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral device output The results of a computer operation Output commonly indicates data 1 printed on paper 2 displayed at a terminal 3 sent through the serial port of internal modem or 4 stored on some magnetic media User s Manual Glossary 10 Glossary P parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare serial parity 1 The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user and supervisor PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer
37. option under Select a power plan in the Power Options User s Manual 8 6 Troubleshooting Real Time Clock Problem The following message is Displayed on the screen RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time Password Problem Cannot enter password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the computer please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further information Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled 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 the F1 key the BIOS setup application will load 2 Set the date in the System Date field Set the time in the System Time field 4 Press the END key a confirmation message will be displayed 5 Press the Y key the BIOS setup application will end and the computer will restart w Procedure Please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for further information Procedure Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not activated press the FN F11 hot key and try typing again Please refer to your software s documentation to ensure that its is not remapping the keyboard in any way remapping involves changing or reassigning the functi
38. out wheeled dust bin symbol By participating in separate collection of batteries you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country please visit our website http eu computers toshiba europe com or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product These symbols may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased User s Manual ix TECRA R10 Disposing of the computer and the computer s batteries Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations For further information contact your local government This computer contains rechargeable batteries After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulation it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly User s Manual TECRA R10 Optical disc drive safety instructions 1 Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section Panasonic Communications DVD Supe
39. pointer and press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using User s Manual 4 1 Operating Basics You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the left button on a standard mouse Click Tap once Double click Tap twice Drag and drop Tap to select the item s you want to move leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and then move the item s to their new destination Using the Fingerprint Sensor This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints By enrolling the ID and password onto the fingerprint authentication feature it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Fingerprint feature enables you to E Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through Internet Explorer E Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented E Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from a power saving mode such as Sleep Mode E Authentication of the User Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer Pre OS Authentication E Single Swipe Sign On feature How to Swipe your Finger Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication failures Align the first joint of th
40. ports eSATA USB combo 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 User s Manual vii TECRA R10 Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 EU Conformity Statement This product and if applicable the supplied accessories too are marked with CE and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and or R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Responsible for CE TOSHIBA EUROPE GMBH Hammfelddamm 8 marking 41460 Neuss Germany Manufacturer Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 chome Minato ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan The complete official EU CE Declaration can be obtained on following internet page http epps toshiba teg com VCCI Class B Information CORB HHRUBRESSRESAEMAMBS VCC 0 ICBO TFABBRRAWNRECT CORBIS RE TCHS OTE EBHELTWETA CORBMSUAPT LED YEREL T ASHE SSMBes SRT CEMHVE
41. section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device Problem Procedure USB device does not Remove the USB device from the computer and work then reconnect it to a free port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached Ensure that any required USB device drivers are properly installed to achieve this you should refer to both the device documentation and the operating system documentation If you are using an operating system that does not support USB you are still able to use a USB mouse and or USB keyboard by setting the USB KB Mouse Emulation option within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to Enabled If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider USB Sleep and Charge function For more information and settings please refer to the Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure I cannot use the USB The setting of USB Sleep and Charge function Sleep and Charge may be Disabled Change the setting to function Enabled 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 exte
42. such as Windows Live Messenger Camera Assistant Software 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 The effective pixel count for this web camera is 0 3 million maximum photograph size 640x480 pixels Some models are equipped with a Web Camera Please refer to the Camera Assistant Software Online Help for details Web Camera LED Web Camera Figure 4 3 Web Camera E Do not point the web camera directly at the sun 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 User s Manual 4 10 Operating Basics 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 having to enter a password or the like which makes the login process easier Some models are equipped with a TOSHIBA Face Recognition F E TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct J identification of a user Changes to the likeness of a registrant such as hair style changes wearing a cap or wearing glasses may effect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant had registered E TOSHIBA Face Recognition may incorrectly r
43. the AC adaptor is connected and is correctly supplying power to the computer Flashing orange Indicates a problem with the power supply You should initially try plugging the AC adaptor into another power outlet if it still does not operate properly you should contact your reseller or dealer No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light User s Manual 6 4 Power and Power Up Modes Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer the following indicator conditions should be noted Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking orange Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient power available AC adaptor or battery to maintain this condition In Sleep Mode this indicator will turn on for one second and off for two seconds No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery This section explains battery types use recharging methods and handling Battery types The computer has three different types of batteries Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the main battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source although you should not change the battery pack while the AC
44. the BACK SPACE key Password will be displayed on the screen and you will have to enter either the User Password or Supervisor Password manually in order to start the computer When swiping your finger please ensure that you do it slowly and at a constant speed If you find that this does not improve the authentication rate you should try to adjust the speed at which the finger is swiped If there are any changes in the environment or settings related to authorization you will be required to provide authorization information such as a User Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive password How to Enable Fingerprint Pre OS Authentication Settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Fingerprint Application prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprint Pre OS Authentication System You should check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings please refer to the Manual for Fingerprint Registration Enrollment for further instructions il To run this program click Start gt All Programs gt TrueSuite Access Manager gt Fingerprint Application with Admin Privileges UserAccountControl screen is displayed click the Allow button This setting can only be changed if the currently logged in user has administrator privileges Swipe a registered finger on the fingerprint sensor Click the Settings at the TrueSuiteAccessManager screen Administrator Setting screen is
45. the documentation supplied with your Smart Card for further information Procedure In this instance the system might be busy Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while In this instance you should initially try changing the double click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon 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 icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK User s Manual 8 12 Troubleshooting Problem The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough USB mouse Problem On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Double clicking does not work Procedure Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Advanced tab 3 Click the Advanced feature settings button 4 Advanced feature settings is displayed 5 Within the Pointer speed and tapping settings click S
46. the power as described in Chapter 1 Getting Started The following message will appear in the screen eS Password 2 Enter the Password 3 Press ENTER WN 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 Power up modes The computer has three different power up modes as follows E Shut Down Mode The computer will shut down without saving data in view of this you must always save your work before you turn the computer off E Hibernation Mode Data in memory will be saved to the hard disk drive E Sleep Mode Data will be maintained in the computer s memory Ey Please refer to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the J power in Chapter 1 Getting Started for further information Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode within the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options User s Manual 6 17 Power and Power Up Modes Hot keys You can use the FN F3 hot key to enter Sleep Mode or FN F4 to enter Hibernation Mode please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details Panel power on off You can set up your computer so that power is turned off automatically when you close the display panel and turned on again when you open it Please note that this
47. the processor s temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting the computer automatically shuts down to prevent any damage In this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost User s Manual 4 39 TOSHIBA Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104 105 key enhanced keyboard by pressing some keys in combination all of the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard functions can be performed on the computer The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on which country region your computer is configured for with keyboards being available for numerous languages In use there are six different types of keys specifically typewriter keys function keys soft keys Hot keys Windows special keys and the keypad overlay Typewriter keys i The typewriter keys produce the upper case and lower case letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen However there are some differences between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard E Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors E The lowercase el and the number 1 one together with the uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter E The CAPS LOCK function key locks only the alphabe
48. viewing While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised slowly lift the display panel this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity Display panel Figure 1 4 Opening the display panel y Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer gt E Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress J on the display panel s hinges and cause damage Do not press or push on the display panel Do not lift the computer by the display panel Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left in between the display panel and the keyboard E When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel Do not use excessive force when opening or closing the display panel User s Manual 1 6 Getting Started Turning on the power o This section describes how to turn on the power the Power indicator will then indicate the status Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information E After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Please refer to the secti
49. 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 Ricoh Co Ltd for 2 4x 4x and 8x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 2 4x 4x and 8x speed media DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media E DVD Super Multi drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 16x speed DVD R and DVD R media 8x speed DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW and DVD R Double Layer media 6x speed DVD RW media 5x speed DVD RAM media E Some types and formats of DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer discs may be unreadable E 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to E DISC created in DVD R Dual Layer format4 Layer Jump Recording cannot be read E Ifthe disc is poor in quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may be noted ensure that you check all discs for dirt or damage before you use them E The actual number of rewrites to CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM media will be affected by the quality of the disc itself and the way in which it is used E There are two types of DVD R media available authoring discs and general use discs Do not attempt to use authoring discs as only general use discs can be w
50. 2 00 eee eee H 1 CPU Z cdi Shade aE a need elt ae a ead 2 H 1 Memory Main System 3 0000 e eee eee eee nee H 2 Battery Life occicc ccd ceeded eee de dard eeae eee H 3 Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 5 2 00 cee eee eee H 3 LODE raisni tenes ite ea noR ier teece aE Aled E E H 3 Graphics Processor Unit GPU Z 2 2 0 0 0 cee eee eee H 3 Wireless LANG wie cise te eiie ned eee dee eee saree H 4 USB Sleep and Charge 9 0 0c cece cece eee eee eee H 4 Copy Protection 10 0c seek cies ed etek ne bees ee eee H 4 TECRA R10 Glossary Index User s Manual v TECRA R10 Copyright 2008 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 TOSHIBA TECRA R10 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition September 2008 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
51. 3 Sound system headphone jack 2 3 microphone 2 9 microphone jack 2 3 problems 8 18 Index 3 Stereo speakers 2 9 volume control dial 2 3 T TOSHIBA Assist 3 12 TOSHIBA Assist button 3 6 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 3 13 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 3 13 4 23 TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility 3 13 TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator 3 32 TOSHIBA HDD Protection 3 7 TOSHIBA Mic Effect 3 13 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 3 9 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 3 9 G 1 TOSHIBA Presentation button 3 6 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 3 12 TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format 3 12 TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility 3 14 4 37 TOSHIBA Value Added Package 3 9 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 3 9 U USB device problems 8 15 USB FDD Kit 3 28 USB floppy diskette drive problems 8 10 V Video mode B 1 Video RAM 3 2 Volume control dial 2 3 problems 8 19 W Web Camera 2 9 3 5 4 10 Windows Mobility Center 3 14 Wireless communication 4 29 indicator 2 12 4 32 Wireless communication switch 2 5 4 32 Wireless LAN 3 5 4 29 problems 8 20 Wireless WAN 3 5 User s Manual TECRA R10 Index 4
52. 472 2 14 2482 2 1 Factory set default channels 2 The band width and the channel which can be used depends on the installed wireless LAN module And the approved channels on using are different at each country or region The channel configuration is managed as follows For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure the Wireless LAN module will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required User s Manual C 3 Wireless LAN E Ina Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN module will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device E For Wireless LAN modules installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to peer mode the module will use the default channel 10 5GHz Band Channels Sets Wireless IEEE 802 11 Revision a and n draft 2 0 Frequency Range Channel ID 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 149 5150 5850 MHz 5170 5180 1 5190 1 5200 1 5210 1 5220 5230 1 5240 5260 1 5280 1 5300 1 5320 1 5500 1 5520 1 5540 1 5560 1 5580 1 5600 1 5620 1 5640 1 5660 1 5680 1 5700 1 5745 User s Manual G Wireless LAN 153
53. BA HDD Protection is enabled Protection TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active The hard disk drive head is in a safe position OFF TOSHIBA HDD Protection is disabled Ee TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties You can change the TOSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window To open the window click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt HDD Protection Settings The window can also be started from the icon on the Taskbar or from the Control Panel HDD Protection You can choose whether to enable or disable TOSHIBA HDD Protection Detection Level This function can be set to four levels The sensitivity levels in which vibrations impacts and their similar signs are detected can be set to OFF 1 2 and 3 in ascending order Level 3 is recommended for better protection of the computer However when the computer is used in a mobile environment or in other unstable conditions setting the detection level to 3 could result in frequent execution of TOSHIBA HDD Protection which will slow Hard Disk Drive reading and writing Set a lower detection level when the speed of Hard Disk Drive reading and writing is a priority Different detection levels can be set depending on whether the computer is used as handheld or mobile usages or whether it is used in a stable environment such as on a table in the workplace or at home By setting different detection levels for the computer depending on whet
54. Frame dropping audio skipping or out of synch audio and video may occur during playback of some DVD Video titles E Make sure to connect the computer s AC adaptor when playing a DVD Video Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback Bluetooth Stack for This software enables communication between Windows by Toshiba the computer and external Bluetooth devices such as printers and mobile phones 7 Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth J module installed TOSHIBA SD The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility allows Memory Boot Utility you to create a bootable SD memory card to start the system You can boot TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility from the menu bar as follows Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt SD Memory Boot Utility oT E SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are packaged J into TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities E Only the SD memory card can create a bootable SD memory card TOSHIBA SD This utility allows you to format an SD SDHC Memory Card Format memory card by the SD standard format TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides access to specific tools utilities and applications that make the use and configuration of the computer easier User s Manual 3 12 Hardware Utilities and Options TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communic
55. GB 16GB Inserting an SD SDHC memory card To insert an SD SDHC memory card follow the steps as detailed below 1 Insert the SD SDHC memory card into the SD Card slot on the front of the computer 2 Press the SD SDHC memory card gently to ensure a firm connection is made SD SDHC Y memory card SD Card slot ha Figure 3 5 Inserting an SD SDHC memory card E Make sure the SD SDHC memory card is oriented properly before you insert it E Make sure that the SD SDHC memory card is facing the correct direction when inserting it into the SD Card slot E 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 User s Manual 3 19 Hardware Utilities and Options Removing an SD SDHC memory card To remove an SD SDHC memory card follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Taskbar 2 Point to SD Memory Card and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Press the SD SDHC memory card to partially extend it out of the computer SD Card slot SD SDHC memory card A Figure 3 6 Removing an SD SDHC memory card E Make sure the SD Card indicator is out before you remove the SD SDHC memory card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the SD SDHC memory card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the SD SDHC memory card you may lose data or dama
56. Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media E Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media do not use the cut and paste function as the original data will be lost if there is a write error E Do not perform any of the following actions E Change users in the Windows Vista operating system E Operate the computer for any other function including such tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the display panel E Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the computer E Install remove or connect external devices including such items as an ExpressCard SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card Smart Card USB device external monitor or an optical digital device E Use the audio video control button to reproduce music or voice HM Open the optical disc drive E Do not use shut down log off Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode functions while writing or rewriting E Make sure that the write rewrite operation is completed before going into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode writing is completed if you can remove an optical media on the DVD Super Multi drive E Ifthe media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur E 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
57. Message Specify whether to display a message when TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active T This function does not work when the computer is booting in Sleep Mode I in Hibernation Mode in transition to Hibernation Mode recovering from Hibernation Mode or powered off Do not subject the computer to vibration or impact while the function is disabled Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility This utility displays whether the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled or disabled and shows the positions of USB ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function It also displays the remaining battery capacity USB 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 USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible ports Compatible ports are USB ports that have the 4 symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players User s Manual 4 37 Operating Basics However the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device T E When USB Sleep and Cha
58. OSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption the cooling system and HDD Drop sensor It alerts users of specific system conditions via pop up messages It also tracks the usage of the computer and related devices logging the service relevant information on the computer s hard disk drive The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes i e number of power button and FN key combination uses AC adaptor battery LCD fan HDD sound volume wireless communication switch TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator and USB information date of initial system use and also computer and device usage i e power settings battery temperature and recharging CPU memory backlight illumination time and temperatures for various devices The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 3MB 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 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 countr
59. Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The elements of the mouse responsible for detecting movement might be dirty please refer to the documentation supplied with the mouse for instructions on how to clean it If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure In this instance you should try the fingerprint reading operation again using the correct finger position please refer to Using the Fingerprint Sensor in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for further information Alternatively you should try the recognition process again using another enrolled finger The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints The recognition success rate may differ from user to user In this instance you should try the recognition process again using another enrolled finger However if fingerprints from all the enrolled fingers cannot be read you should instead log into the computer by using the keyboard to input the password If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 8 14 Troubleshooting USB device In addition to the information in this
60. SHIBA Password Utility to delete or change passwords or create tokens etc User Password field E Set button Click this button to register a password of up to 50 characters After a password is set you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer Check Set the same string simultaneously as the HDD User Password when setting the HDD User Password User s Manual 6 14 Power and Power Up Modes J After you set the password a dialog box will be displayed asking whether you want to save it to a floppy diskette or other media If you forget the password you can open the password file on another computer Be sure to keep the media in a safe place When entering the character string to register the password enter from the keyboard character by character and do not enter as ASCII code or copy and paste the character string In addition ensure that the registered password is correct by outputting the character string to the password file When entering a password do not enter any characters for example I or produced by pressing the SHIFT or ALT keys and so on Delete button Click this button to delete a registered password Before you can delete a password you must first enter the current password correctly or insert a proper token Please use BIOS Setup to change or delete the HDD Passwords or to set the HDD Master Password To start BIOS Setup 1 Turn on the computer while pressing the ESC
61. Special features section in Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to this computer as well as the section on Chapter 7 HW Setup to understand how to setup and configure these features Read Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options if connecting optional products or external devices Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary User s Manual xiv TECRA R10 Icons Keys 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 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 pr
62. T WRAAE Eo TIELUY RY RUELTR SL User s Manual viii TECRA R10 Following information is only valid for EU member States Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product They will be separated at the recycling centres The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after MM August 13 2005 By participating in separate collection of products and batteries you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country please visit our website http eu computers toshiba europe com or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of batteries and or accumulators 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 pb Hg ca 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
63. TOSHIBA User s Manual TECRA R10 TOSHIBA Table Chapter 1 Chapter 2 User s Manual of Contents Copyright ca2ecec netic Shoot a dia hie dene oa S vi DISCIAIMGE iraran euch et sede Saat aa ee ha ev eee eee Sites eee vi MadeMarkS 2c Seccecw aes s nna ea ad teat ee meeeaweee vi FCC informations oie ccc cea eet nsoni ene ne anne ena eed eae ee vii EU Conformity Statement 0 00 e eee eee eee viii VCCI Class B Information 000 c cece eee eee viii Following information is only valid for EU member States ix Disposing of the computer and the computer s batteries x Optical disc drive safety instructions 0 200000 xi International precautions 0 0 c cece eee xii Preface CONVENTIONS ssi sence ee aheard ern este aoe ek E aa ene a xiv General Precautions Provide adequate ventilation 200 2 0c eee eee eee xvii Creating a computer friendly environment 5 xviii SUeSSINJULY cocci eee cine esas ka EaR at eek cae e eee eee eee 8 xviii Heat injury ics eawc tec aed eee ee ee ak a ea xviii Pressure or impact damage 0 00 eee eee eee eee eee xix Mobile phones 00 c cece eee eee eee eee xix Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 0 00005 xix Getting Started Equipment checklist 0 0 0 eee eee eee 1 1 Getting Started ss ccc cise eked eee ad eee edie eee ee eee 1 3 System Recovery Options 0 ce
64. 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 1 For more information regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix H or click the 1 above J Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the F surface Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position System indicators SD Card slot Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed User s Manual 2 1 The Grand Tour System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor the status of various computer functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section SD Card slot This slot can accommodate a single SD SDHC Sa memory card in order to transfer data from devices such as digital cameras onto your computer Left side The following figure shows the computer s left side ae monitor eSATA USB Volume control dial p Cooling vents combo port Microphone jack X Cc JO lm _ 5 As JC 50058 ce Ea Go Security slot Universal Serial Bus f USB 2 0 port Headphone jack Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer O External monitor This p
65. To delete all registered fingerprints of the current user 1 Click Delete All Fingerprints 2 Follow the on screen instructions to deleted the registered fingerprints E To delete individual fingerprints 1 Click the fingerprint mark above the registered finger 2 Are you sure you want to delete this fingerprint will be displayed on the screen click Yes button E To delete all registered fingerprints of all users 1 Click Delete All Fingerprints The user selection screen will be displayed 2 Select Delete all users fingerprints and click OK button to delete the fingerprint data for all users Selecting Delete current user s fingerprints will delete the fingerprint data only for the currently logged in user 3 A message will be displayed asking for confirmation to delete the fingerprint data click the Yes button In use please be aware of the following limitations of the fingerprint sensor A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free Tos
66. Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Flash Cards HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Password utility allows you to set a password in order to restrict access to the computer The TOSHIBA Flash Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications E Hot key function E TOSHIBA utility launcher function This utility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with the computer and the peripherals you use The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides support to 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 User s Manual 3 10 Hardware Utilities and Options Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre installed utilities that come with the computer and details how to start them For further information on their operation please refer to each utility s online manual help files or README TXT file Fingerprint Utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints which can then be linked to a username and password in order to remove the need to input
67. VEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF User s Manual 4 11 Operating Basics How to register the Face Recognition Data Take a picture for facial verification purposes and register the data needed when you log in To register the data needed when you log in follow the steps as described below 1 na 10 11 To launch this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Face Recognition H The Registration screen is displayed for a logged in user whose face has not been registered E The Management screen is displayed for a logged in user whose face has already been registered Click the Register face button in the Management screen 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 Click the Next button to start the guide First take a picture while moving your neck slightly to the left and right Now take a picture while moving your neck down and up H Click the Back button to practice the guide once more Click the Next button to start image capturing process Adjust the position of your face so that it fits within the face shaped frame Once your face has been positioned properly the recording will commence Start moving your neck very slightly to the left and right and then move your neck down and up
68. WAN cards Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless WAN card User s Manual 3 5 Hardware Utilities and Options Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Access each function using the following procedures 1 To access the Power Options click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options TOSHIBA Assist button TOSHIBA Presentation button Hot keys Display automatic power off HDD automatic power off System automatic Sleep Hibernation Mode Keypad overlay Power on password Press this button to launch the program automatically When power off Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode press this button to start the computer and launch the program The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same functionality as the Connect display button in the Mobility Center Pressing this button when an external display is connected will open the Windows Vista TMM Transient Multimon Manager screen 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 spe
69. a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processor Unit GPU 7 Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Total Available Graphics Memory is the total of as applicable Dedicated Video Memory System Video Memory and Shared System Memory Shared System Memory will vary depending on system memory size and other factors User s Manual H 3 Legal Footnotes Wireless LANs 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 The wireless adapter is based on a draft release version of the IEEE 802 11n specification and may not be compatible with or support all
70. a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver User s Manual G 3 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 6 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Cooling module Figure G 1 Removing the cooling module cover 7 Lift the plastic film and clean the cooling module using a vacuum cleaner or other cleaning tool I Do not use a ball pen cotton swap or similar to remove dust If these touch the inside of the computer it could be damaged or become clogged leading to further problems Plastic film Figure G 2 Lift the plastic film 8 Seat the Cooling module cover back into place on the computer to reattach 9 Secure the Cooling module cover with one screw 10 Install the battery pack refer to the Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required 11 Turn your computer over User s Manual G 4 TOSHIBA Appendix H Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers In the text in this manual XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers Description s related to this computer are marked with a blue XX in this manual Clicking on XX will display the related description Non applicable Icons 1 CPU Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Your selected model may not have all the fe
71. ace of the disc can prevent the drive from properly reading data Do not expose the CD or DVD to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your CD s or DVD s If your CD s or DVD s become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth from the center hole outwards do not wipe in a circular direction If necessary you can use a cloth that has been lightly dampened in water or a neutral cleaner but you must not use benzine thinner or any similar cleaning solution User s Manual 4 25 Operating Basics Floppy diskettes i The USB floppy diskette drive is available only as an option 1 11 Store your floppy diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a floppy diskette becomes dirty clean it with a soft lightly dampened cloth do not use cleaning fluid Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy diskette doing this could permanently damage it and lose data Always handle floppy diskettes with care to prevent the loss of stored data Always apply the floppy diskette label in the correct location and never apply a new label on top of an existing one in this instance the label could come loose and damage the floppy diskette drive Never use a pencil for writing on a floppy diskette label as the dust from the pencil lead could cause a system malfunction if it found its way onto the computer s components In this instance
72. ad speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD R DL write 4 speed maximum DVD RW write 6 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD R DL write 4 speed maximum DVD RW write 8 speed maximum DVD RAM write 5 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 16 speed maximum Ultra speed media AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use this computer in almost all country region The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and to the computer Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for further information Figure 2 10 The AC adaptor 2 pin plug User s Manual 2 15 The Grand Tour Figure 2 11 The AC adaptor 3 pin plug 3 E Depending on the model in question either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor power lead will be bundled with the computer E Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug E The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside of this region In order to use the adaptor computer in other regions you should please buy a power cord that confo
73. administrator s computer which is connected via a network The following settings can be changed when the Built in LAN is Enabled Connect the AC adaptor when using the Wake up on LAN function The battery retention time will be shorter than the times listed in this manual when this function is enabled Refer to the section in chapter 6 Retaining data with power off Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Default Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN User s Manual 7 6 HW Setup 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 Device Config Device Configuration This option allows you to set how the computer s hardware devices will be configured All Devices The computer s BIOS will setup and configure all devices Setup by OS The operating system will setup and configure all of the devices that it can control default USB USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation You can use this option to enable or disable USB keyboard mouse legacy emulation so that even if your operating system does not support USB devices you can still use a standard USB mouse and keyboard to achieve this you should set the appropriate option s to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation function Default Disabled Disables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation function USB FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disa
74. agnostic Tool the cooling module requires cleaning Refer to the Cleaning the cooling module section in this chapter After cleaning the cooling module run the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool again Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool Ifthe Please click OK to run the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool to check the cooling performance of your PC message is still displayed after running the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool in step 3 it is recommended you turn off the computer and contact TOSHIBA support Cleaning the cooling module This section explains how to clean the cooling module 7 If you use the computer for a long period the inside of the computer may J become hot Always allow the computer to cool to room temperature before you clean the cooling module To clean the cooling module follow the steps detailed below 1 5 Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started if required Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Remove the battery pack refer to the Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required Loosen the one screw securing the Cooling module cover Use
75. al 76 HW Setup CPU This function allows you to set the processor s operating mode Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option allows you to configure the power saving modes associated with the processor the following settings are available Dynamically The processor s power consumption and Switchable automatic clock speed switching functions are enabled in use the processor s operation is automatically switched when necessary default Always High The processor s power consumption and automatic clock speed switching functions are disabled in use the processor will always run at its highest level of power consumption and its highest speed Always Low The processor s power consumption and automatic clock speed switching functions are disabled in use the processor will always run at a lower level of power consumption and a low speed LAN Wake up on LAN This feature lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled 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 70 enable it you must check both the Allow the device to wake the computer and Only allow management stations to wake the computer check box within the Intel Network Connection Power will be automatically turned on when a signal is received from an
76. alled e F When batteries are charged the main battery is charged first When it is I fully charged the Slice Expansion Battery is charged User s Manual 6 3 Power and Power Up Modes Monitoring of power condition As shown in the below table the Battery 2nd battery DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the main battery and the 2nd battery indicator to determine the status of the Slice Expansion Battery The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flashing orange The battery charge is low the AC adaptor must be connected in order to recharge the battery Orange Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is charging Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light e F If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge I will stop and the Battery indicator will go out When the battery pack s temperature falls to a normal range charging will resume this process will occur regardless of whether the computer s power is on or off DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected the following indicator conditions should be noted Green Indicates
77. alled to achieve this you should refer to both the device documentation and the operating system documentation If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Please also refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options for further information on installing and removing memory modules Problem If there is a memory malfunction the Power indicator will repeatedly flash on for 0 5 seconds off for 0 5 seconds in the following patterns If there is an error in only slot A or no memory module is inserted in Slot A orange twice then green once If there is an error in Slot B orange once then green twice If there are errors in both Slot A and Slot B orange twice then green twice Procedure In the event the Power indicator flashes when the computer is turned on you should first check that the installed memory module s are compatible with the computer If there is an error with a compatible memory module there is a possibility the memory module is damaged If you determine that an incompatible module has been installed you should follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Remove the incompatible memory module 5 Install the battery and or connect the AC adaptor 6 Turn on the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem
78. and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head disk storage Storing data on magnetic disk Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record display A CRT LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output documentation The set of manuals and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions double click To press and release the pointing device s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD R R R A Digital Versatile Disc Recordable disk can be written once and read many times The DVD R drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RAM A Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory is a high capacity high performance disc that lets you store large volumes of data The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD ROM A D
79. and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel plug and play A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer pointing device Any device such as the Touch Pad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers Power Saver A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various power saving functions program A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result See also application prompt A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you R Radio frequency interference RFI shield A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent radio and TV interference All computer equipment generates radio frequency signals The FCC regulates the amount of signals a computing device can allow past its shielding A Class A device is sufficient for office use Class B provides a more stringent classification for home equipment use TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Class B computing device regulations User s Manual Glossary 11 Glossary Rand
80. ardware Utilities and Options Problem Procedure SD SDHC memory Remove the SD SDHC memory card from the card error occurs 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 SD SDHC memory card for further information You cannot write to an Remove the SD SDHC memory card from the SD SDHC memory computer and check to ensure that it is not write card protected You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the SD SDHC memory card that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 8 11 Troubleshooting Smart Card For further information please refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Problem Procedure Smart Card error occurs Remove the Smart Card from the computer Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter and the documentation supplied with your mouse Touch Pad Problem On screen pointer does not respond to pointing device operation Double tapping does not work The on screen pointer moves too fast or too slow make sure to confirm that the card oriented correctly and reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to
81. as it will go into the computer 1 2 Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery lock 2 is in its q __ position Battery pack y 1 Battery lock Figure 6 2 Securing the battery pack 3 Turn your computer over User s Manual 6 11 Power and Power Up Modes Connecting and disconnecting the Slice Expansion Battery This battery pack increases your computer s operating time when a main battery pack is also installed This section explains how to connect and disconnect the Slice Expansion Battery and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following steps Connecting the Slice Expansion Battery To connect the Slice Expansion Battery to the computer follow the steps as detailed below WN When handling Slice Expansion Battery be careful not to short circuit the amp terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the latches of it Be sure the computer s power is off and all cables are disconnected Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Remove the protective cap from the Slice Expansion Battery Open latches on the Slice Expansion Battery and fit a tab on the battery into the hole on the underside of the computer 5 Connect the Slice Expansion Battery s connector to the docking port PO MoS Latches Tab Docking port je 206 AA Figure 6 3 Seating the Slic
82. ation 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 ConfigFree TOSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Mic Effect provides you the Echo Canceller and the Microphone Array functions For more instructions for this software refer to the Sound System section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics TOSHIBA Disc You can create CD s and DVD s in a number of Creator formats including audio CD s that can be played on a standard CD player and data CD s DVD s which can store copies of the files and folders on your computer s hard disk drive This software can be used on models with a DVD Super Multi drive To start this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD RAM This utility has the function of Physical Format Utility and Write Protect to DVD RAM This utility is contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc Creator To start this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt DVD RAM Utility CD DVD Drive This utility allows you to configure the read speed Acoustic Silencer of the optical disc drive You can either configure Normal Mode which operates the drive at its maximum speed for quick data access or Quiet Mo
83. ation is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also L1 cache L2 cache capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy diskette or hard disk drive It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB and gigabytes GB where one GB 1024 MB CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD ROM A Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD RW A Compact Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips click To press and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated See also double click CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circui
84. atures and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis unless you have selected all those features Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Legal Footnotes CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions E use of certain external peripheral products E use if battery power instead of AC power E use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications E use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections E use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications E 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 User s Manual H 1 Legal Footnotes HM 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 th
85. available In view of this it may be noted that some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly Universal Serial Bus One Universal Serial Bus port which complies to USB 2 0 port the USB 2 0 standard is provided on the left hand side of the computer Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB connectors Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of 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 Microphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Headphone jack A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones Volume control dial Use this dial to adjust the volume of the internal stereo speaker and optional external stereo headphones if connected Move the Volume control dial to the left to increase the volume and to the right to decrease the volume User s Manual 2 3 The Grand Tour Right side The following figure shows the computer s right side Smart C slot Wireless LAN active indicator Link indicator communication switch orange green 2 i
86. bcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia 6 China Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifications of your drive to see the types of discs it can write Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs E CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed E 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 mM DVD R DVD R DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed E DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once Formats The drives support the following formats DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer The drive supports the 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 CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW and DVD RAM Some types and formats of DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs may be unreadable User s Manual 2 14 The Grand Tour DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer The full size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor O The re
87. binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte Bluetooth A short range radio technology designed to simplify wireless communication among computers communication devices and the Internet board A circuit board An internal card containing electronic components called chips which perform a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory boot disk See system disk bootable disk See system disk bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memory where data is temporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another User s Manual Glossary 3 Glossary bus An interface for transmission of signals data or electric power byte The representation of a single character A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit also the smallest addressable unit within the system C cache memory A section of very fast memory in which frequently used inform
88. ble Layer eSATA external Serial ATA FDD floppy diskette drive FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics User s Manual Glossary 1 Glossary VO input output IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode MB megabyte 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 SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SLI Scalable Link Interface SO DIMM small outline dual in line memory module 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 A adaptor A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An inte
89. ble USB floppy diskette drive legacy emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB floppy diskette drive by setting the USB FDD Legacy Emulation item to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB floppy diskette drive legacy emulation function Default Disabled Disables the USB floppy diskette drive legacy emulation function User s Manual 7 7 TOSHIBA Chapter 8 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability however should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determine the cause All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring in the first place Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines E Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists as taking further action may result in data loss or damage or you may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem E Observe what is happening write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the computer s PRTSC key Please also be aware that the questions and procedures described in this chapter are meant only as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques In reality many prob
90. cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector or router Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a network connection F When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN the LAN Active I indicator glows orange When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data the Link indicator glows green User s Manual 4 33 Operating Basics Disconnecting the LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps as detailed below Make sure the LAN Active indicator orange LED is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN 1 2 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub or router in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before disconnecting from the hub Computer Handling This section explains computer handling and maintenance Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and dirt and use care with all liquids around it Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely in these circumstance you should get the computer inspected by an authorized service provider in order to assess the scope of any damage Clean the plastics of the compu
91. can be used with this computer Do not attempt to use any other Port Replicator E Keep foreign objects out of the docking port A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry E Do not use the computer s External monitor port when connecting the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator to the computer Memory module slot The memory module slot allows for the installation replacement and removal of additional memory module Refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its Unlock position in order to release the battery pack for removal For more detailed information on removing the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes ie ome a Battery lock Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack ready for removal User s Manual 27 The Grand Tour Front with the display open This section shows the computer with the display panel open In order to open the display lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you Wireless LAN antennas Not shown Wireless WAN antennas Not shown Wireless LAN antenna Not shown Web Camera Web Camera LED Display hinge Display screen Stereo speaker Right Keyboard Fingerprint Sensor Display hinge Stereo speaker Left Power button Bluetooth antenna Not shown LCD Sensor
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93. cified 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 Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time This can be specified in the Power Options A ten key numeric keypad is integrated into the keyboard Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for information on using this feature Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer User s Manual 3 6 Hardware Utilities and Options Instant security Intelligent power supply Battery save mode Panel power on off 1 Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode Heat dispersal TOSHIBA HDD Protection 1 1 A specific hot key function automatically locks the system providing data security A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge automatically calculates the remaining battery capacity and protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor This can be specified in the Power Options This feature lets you configure the computer in order to sa
94. computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT to drive each cell Touch Pad A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest U USB Universal Serial Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication Wireless WAN Wide Area Network WAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a floppy diskette from accidental erasure User s Manual Glossary 13 Index A AC adaptor 3 3 additional 3 32 connecting 1 4 DC IN 15V jack 2 4 ASCII characters 5 7
95. conds for it to be recognized by the computer Do not attempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive before this period has elapsed Disconnecting an eSATA device When you have finished using an eSATA device you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it 1 Wait for the indicator light of an eSATA device to go out to make sure all activity has stopped If you disconnect an eSATA device or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage an eSATA device or the drive 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Taskbar 3 Click an eSATA device that you want to remove 4 Carefully pull an eSATA device s eSATA USB combo connector out from within the computer s eSATA USB combo port TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator A i In addition to the ports available on the computer the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator provides a DVI port The TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator connects directly to the docking interface on the underside of the computer The AC adaptor connects the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator to a power source 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 E You must connect the AC adaptor before you connect to a TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator E When a TOSHIBA Express P
96. created Recovery Discs section in Chapter1 Getting Started You will be directed to select Restore Original Factory Image from the drop down menu If you have not created Recovery Media please contact TOSHIBA support for assistance User s Manual 8 21 Troubleshooting 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 Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices E Ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions and consider calling the software company s technical support department for assistance H Consult the reseller or dealer from where you purchased your computer and or software they are your best resource for current information and support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below Outside of Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty Ltd Information Systems Division Build
97. d Tour Arrow mode E 7 p Numeric mode indicator indicator Figure 2 9 Keypad overlay indicators T Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green gt you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad overlay as cursor keys Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for more information Numeric mode When the Numeric mode indicator lights green you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad overlay for number entry Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for more information Optical disc drives The computer is installed with a DVD Super Multi drive A Serial ATA interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows For information on loading and unloading discs refer to the Using optical disc drives section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Region codes for DVD drives and media DVD Super Multi drives and their associated media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD Video make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly Code Region 1 Canada United States 2 Japan Europe South Africa Middle East 3 Southeast Asia East Asia 4 Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean User s Manual 2 13 The Grand Tour 5 Russia Indian Su
98. d below 1 Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started if required Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer Close the display panel Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required Loosen the two screws securing the memory module cover in place please note that this screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent it from being lost User s Manual 3 25 Hardware Utilities and Options 6 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 7 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 8 Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer _ f you use the computer for a long time the memory modules and the circuits locating close to the memory modules will become hot In this case let them cool to room temperature before you replace them Or you will get burnt if you touch any of them 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 10 Removing the memory module 9 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with two screws 3 Take care to ensur
99. d on your computer To apply the echo cancellation follow the steps below 1 Click the right button of a mouse on the speaker icon on the Taskbar and select Playback Devices in the sub menu 2 On the Playback tab select Speakers and click Properties 3 On the Advanced tab select 16 bit 48000 Hz DVD Quality in the pull down menu of Default Format and then click OK 4 On the Recording tab select Microphone and click Properties 5 On the Advanced tab select 2 channel 16 bit 48000 Hz DVD Quality in the pull down menu of the Default Format pane 6 On the TOSHIBA Mic Effect tab select the Enable Echo Canceller check box and click Apply User s Manual 4 28 Operating Basics Wireless communications The computer s wireless communication function supports some wireless communication devices Only some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions E 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 usin
100. d overlay without having to turn it on l 2 3 Hold down FN key Check the keyboard indicators as pressing the FN key will turn on the most recently used overlay function if the Numeric Mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry while if the Arrow Mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control function Release FN key to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric Mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow Mode by pressing a SHIFT key while if it is in Arrow Mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric Mode by also pressing a SHIFT key 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 With the overlay on 1 2 3 Hold down ALT key Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code of the character you require Release ALT the ASCII character will appear on the display screen With the overlay off il 2 Hold down ALT FN Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code of the character you require Release ALT FN the ASCII character will appear on the display screen User s Manual 57 TOSHIBA Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor battery pack and any internal batteries This chapter provides deta
101. d that will prevent unauthorised system access in the event of theft When the time limit is exceeded you are required to provide the Password or fingerprint authentication for the BIOS and Hard Disk Drive to gain access to the system To set permissions and limits for the TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer please use the TOSHIBA Password Utility The settings can only be activated or modified by a user with supervisor authority If the supervisor password is not set click on the Set button in Supervisor Password from the supervisor tab in TOSHIBA Password Utility and set the password on the dialog screen that appears Then click on the Set button in TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer Take the following action if the set limit is exceeded Ifthe Supervisor Password is registered but the User Password is not enter the Supervisor Password to boot up the computer If both the Supervisor Password and the User Password are registered enter either the Supervisor Password the User Password or the fingerprint authentication to boot up the computer e E The limit counts the number of days from the last time Windows is J logged on till the next time the computer is booted up The range can be set from 1 to 28 days E Authentication is required if the computer s clock is significantly modified E f the Supervisor Password is deleted this function becomes disabled User s Manual Fi TOSHIBA Appendix G T
102. data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD SDHC memory card flash memory The cards have a high level of security and copy protection features Keep foreign objects out of the SD Card slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Points to note about the SD SDHC memory card SD SDHC memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device and you may not reproduce any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment User s Manual 3 18 Hardware Utilities and Options Below is a simple explanation for distinguishing SD memory cards from SDHC memory cards E SD and SDHC memory cards appear the same externally However the logo on SD and SDHC memory cards is different so pay careful attention to the logo when purchasing E The SD memory card logo is Sw i E The SDHC memory card logo is gt E The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 16GB Card Type Capacities SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB SDHC 4GB 8
103. de which runs audio CDs at single speed and which can lessen operational noise User s Manual 3 13 Hardware Utilities and Options Windows Mobility Mobility Center is a utility for accessing several Center mobile PC settings quickly in one window A default maximum of eight tiles are provided by the operating system and the additional two tiles are added to your Mobility Center E Lock Computer This can be used to lock your computer without turning it off This has the same function as the Lock button at the bottom of the right pane in the start menu E TOSHIBA Assist This can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist if it is already installed in your computer TOSHIBA USB Sleep This utility is able to either enable or disable the and Charge Utility USB Sleep and Charge function This utility shows the positions of USB ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function and displays the battery s remaining capacity To start this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt USB Sleep and Charge Trusted Platform The TPM Trusted Platform Module is a security Module TPM encryption device for the hard disk drive BIOS setup and Infineon TPMSoftware Professional Package must be configured in order to use TPM For further information on how to set up and use this utility please refer to the Infineon TPM Installation Guide from the CATOSAPINS Infineon TPM Installation Guide 1 To enable TPM th
104. del please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure VORSICHT Dieses Ger t enth lt ein Laser System und ist als LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die n chste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Ger t nicht ge ffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne m rking er anbragt udvendigt p apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstr ler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse og at man ikke p apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig str ling APPARATET BOR KUN BNES AF FAGFOLK MED S RLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRALER Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsm kning som advarer imod at foretage s danne indgreb i apparatet at man kan komme til at udsatte sig for laserstr ling xii TECRA R10 OBS Apparaten inneh ller laserkomponent som avger laserstr ining verstigande gr nsen f r laserklass 1 VAROITUS Suojakoteloa si saa avata Laite sis lt laserdiodin joka lahetaa n kym t nt silmilie vaarallista lasers teily
105. do not want the data to be deleted click the No button and you will then be returned to the Management screen E Clicking on the Yes button will remove the selected user from the Management screen How to launch the help file For further information on this utility please refer to help file 1 To launch the help file click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA Face Recognition Help Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition This section explains how to login to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recognition Two authentication modes are provided AUTO 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 AUTO Mode Login screen 1 Turn on the computer af o N The Select Tiles screen will be displayed Select Start face recognition E3 Please turn your face to 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 E If an error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen User s Manual 4 13
106. dows Taskbar JN E When inserting a Smart Card into the Smart Card slot make sure to confirm that the card is oriented correctly before inserting E nsert the Smart Card until it reaches the end of the Smart Card slot There will be about 2cm of the Smart Card sticking out of the Smart Card slot Do not attempt to insert it further E Always remove the Smart Card from the Smart Card slot before moving the computer E Remove the Smart Card after use Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the computer and or damage to the Smart Card Figure 3 3 Inserting a Smart Card User s Manual 3 17 Hardware Utilities and Options 3 After inserting the Smart Card you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure that it is correct Removing a Smart Card To remove a Smart Card follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Taskbar E Before removing the Smart Card confirm that the Smart Card is not working with any program or system E Be careful not to bend the Smart Card while removing it from the computer 2 Point to Smart Card and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Grasp the Smart Card and remove it Figure 3 4 Removing a Smart Card SD SDHC memory card Set the SD Card type SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards in the SD Card slot SD SDHC memory cards let you easily transfer
107. drive Drive The following optical disc drive is pre installed in this computer m DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to Display The computer s internal display panel supports high resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Display panel 14 1 TFT LCD screen 16 million colors with one of the following resolutions E WXGA 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels E WXGA 1440 horizontal x 900 vertical pixels Legal Footnote LCD 6 For more information regarding the LCD please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix H or click the 6 above Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display performance Refer to Display Controller and Video mode section in Appendix B for more information Legal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU 7 For more information regarding the Graphics Processor Unit GPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix H or click the 7 above Sound Sound system The integrated sound system provides support for the computer s internal speakers and microphone as allowing an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks User s Manual 3 4 Hardware Utilities and Options Multimedia Web Camera Communications LAN Bluetooth Wireless LAN Web Camera is a device that allow
108. e User s Manual 1 11 Getting Started Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the computer for example if E You change certain computer settings E An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands If you need to restart the computer there are three ways this can be achieved HM Click Start then click the arrow button E in the power management buttons IEO a a and select Restart from the menu E 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 System Recovery Options About 1 5GB hidden partition is allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options This partition stores files which can be used to repair the system in the event of a problem The System Recovery Options feature will be unusable if this partition is deleted System Recovery Options The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore the system See the Windows Help and Support content for more information about Startup Repair The System Recov
109. e E faboot command is not found on the first detected hard disk drive the system will not boot from next hard disk drive in the list instead it will search for the next device in the Boot Priority list and startup from this as appropriate E Please be aware that some modules may not be displayed User s Manual 7 4 HW Setup USB Memory BIOS Support Type This option allows you to set the type of the USB memory to be used as a startup device HDD Sets the USB memory to be the equivalent of a hard disk drive default With this setting the USB memory device can be used to start the computer as though it were a hard disk drive based on the hard disk drive settings within both the Boot Priority and HDD Priority options detailed previously FDD Sets the USB memory to be the equivalent of a floppy diskette drive With this setting the USB memory device can be used to start the computer as though it were a floppy diskette based on the floppy diskette drive settings within the Boot Priority option detailed previously Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Sleep Mode you can turn on the system by pressing any key However please be aware that this option will only work with the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in Sleep Mode Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard function Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard function Default User s Manu
110. e Expansion Battery User s Manual 6 12 Power and Power Up Modes 6 Close the latches to secure the Slice Expansion Battery to the computer Latches Figure 6 4 Securing the latches Disconnecting the Slice Expansion Battery To disconnect the Slice Expansion Battery from the computer follow the steps as detailed below Save your work Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Remove all cables connected to the computer Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Open the release latches in the direction of the arrows Or ONS Latches Figure 6 5 Releasing the latches User s Manual 6 13 Power and Power Up Modes 6 Lift off the Slice Expansion Battery i 2s ae lt lt A AES ZA Figure 6 6 Removing the Slice Expansion Battery 7 Be sure to replace the protective cap before storing the Slice Expansion Battery TOSHIBA Password Utility 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 Utilities gt Password Utility The User Password dialog box contains two main fields User Password and User Token User authentication may be required to validate user rights when using TO
111. e USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 attach the mouse or keyboard to it If all USB ports have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting to Disabled The USB Wakeup function will now work but the USB Sleep and Charge function will be disabled Metal paper clips or hair pins clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products for example when carrying the computer in your bag Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility To start the utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt USB Sleep and Charge User s Manual 4 38 Operating Basics Enabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable and disable the USB Sleep and Charge function in groups USB Sleep and Charge compatible USB ports are assigned to each group Check the check boxes for each group to enable the USB Sleep and Charge function for the USB ports assigned to that group In the default state all groups are disabled Power supply mode settings There are several USB Sleep and Charge function modes Mode 1 should normally be used Set one of the other modes if the charge function cannot be used in Mode 1 The selected charge mode will be applied to all groups Some groups may be grayed out and not able to be selected for some modes This indicates t
112. e a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws J the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing a memory module To install a memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 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 3 Close the display panel 4 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required 5 Loosen the two screws securing the memory module cover in place please note that this screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent it from being lost Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver User s Manual 3 23 Hardware Utilities and Options 6 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Screws Memory module cover Figure 3 7 Removing the memory module cover 7 Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot at about a 45 degree angle before holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place ow Notch Figure 3 8 Seating the memory module E Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer Foreign me
113. e finger to the center of the sensor Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you until the sensor surface becomes visible In performing this process you should also take care to ensure that the center of your fingerprint is on the sensor The following illustrations show the recommended way to swipe your finger over the fingerprint sensor 4 gt Sensor Figure 4 2 Swipe the finger User s Manual 4 2 Operating Basics E Avoid swiping with your finger stiff or pressed too hard onto the sensor and take care to ensure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor before swiping Either of these conditions may cause fingerprint reading to fail Check the center of the fingerprint whorl before swiping and then ensure this is swiped along the center line of the sensor There is a possibility of authentication failures if the finger is swiped too quickly or too slowly follow any on screen instructions to adjust the speed used during the swipe process Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Please be aware of the following considerations when using the fingerprint sensor A failure to follow these guidelines might result in damage to the sensor sensor failure fingerprint recognition problems or a lower fingerprint recognition success rate Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the sensor strongly Do not touch the sen
114. e memory module could be damaged E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory could be lost User s Manual 1 8 Getting Started J J When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options To restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode press and hold the power button or any key on the keyboard for a short amount of time Please note that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wake up on Keyboard option is enabled within the HW Setup utility If the computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer is next turned on and the system returns from Sleep Mode 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 Maintenance gt Power Options To use the Hybrid Sleep function configure it in the Power Options Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time per
115. e of the panel power off feature User s Manual 1 10 Getting Started Starting Hibernation Mode g You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing FN F4 please refer I to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details To enter Hibernation Mode follow the steps below 1 Click Start 2 Click the arrow button E in the power management buttons oe walls and select Hibernate from the menu Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to enter Hibernation Mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid In order to define these settings you can follow the steps as described below 1 Click Start and click the Control Panel 2 Click System and Maintenance and click Power Options 3 Click Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does 4 Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings for When I press the power button and When close the lid 5 Click the Save changes button Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode the computer will take a moment to save the current data in memory to the hard disk drive During this time the Hard Disk Drive indicator will glow 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 discharg
116. e product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions in your PC documentation Contact Toshiba technical service and support refer to TOSHIBA support section in Chapter 8 Troubleshooting for more information 64 Bit Computing 64 bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing 64 bit computing requires that the following hardware and software requirements are met E 64 bit Operating System E 64 bit CPU Chipset and BIOS Basic Input Output System HM 64 bit Device drivers HM 64 bit applications Certain device drivers and or applications may not be compatible with a 64 bit CPU and therefore may not function properly A 32 bit version of the operating system is preinstalled on your computer unless explicitly stated that the operating system is 64 bit Memory Main System s 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 Computers configured with a 32 bit operating system can addr
117. e that the memory module cover is firmly closed 10 Install the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required 11 Turn your computer over User s Manual 3 26 Hardware Utilities and Options External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer To connect a monitor follow the steps as detailed below F There are no fastening screws for an external monitor cable on this computer s external monitor port However external monitor cables which have connectors with fastening screws can still be used Connecting the monitor cable 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port Monitor cable Figure 3 11 Connecting the monitor cable to the external monitor port 3 Turn the external monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer s power on When you turn on the power the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device In the event that you find that there are issues getting an image displayed on the correct monitor you should consider using the FN F5 hot key to change the display settings if you then disconnect the external monitor before you turn the computer s power off be sure to press FN F5 hot key again to switch to the internal display Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further
118. e trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN indicator Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for further information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections to make sure that the power the computer power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the DC IN indicator does computer and a working power outlet not glow green J Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged it should be replaced while if the terminals are soiled they should be cleaned with a clean cotton cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 8 5 Troubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery you should check the status of the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information on these indicators together with general battery operation Problem Battery doesn t power the computer Battery doesn t charge when the AC adaptor is attached Battery indicator does not glow orange Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected Procedure The battery may be discharged connect the AC adaptor to recharge the battery If the battery is completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately in these instances you
119. ecognize faces that are similar to a registrant E For high security purposes TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows passwords When security is a high priority use your established Windows passwords to log in E Bright background light and or shadows may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly In that case log in using your Windows password If recognition of a registrant fails repeatedly refer to your computer documentation to learn ways to improve recognition performance E 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 E TOSHIBA Face Recognition can be used only in Windows Vista Disclaimer Toshiba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility technology will be completely secure or error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the face recognition software or utility TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT E
120. ect the external monitor while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Remember to turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor User s Manual 8 19 Troubleshooting Problem Display error occurs LAN Problem Cannot access LAN Wake up on LAN does not work Wireless LAN Procedure When the display panel and an external monitor are set to clone mode and they are turned off by the timer the display panel or the external monitor may not display when turned on again If this occurs press FN F5 to re set the display panel and external monitor to clone mode Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 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 If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Wireless LAN Wake up on Wireless LAN does not work Procedure Make sure the computer s Wireless communication switch is set to on Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The Wake up on Wir
121. ected to a compatible port when the USB Sleep and Charge function is Enabled Reconnect the external device after turning ON the computer If the external device still does not work connect device to a USB port if there is one that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 or change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting to Disabled When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled the USB Wakeup function does not work for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function In that case use a USB port if there is one that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 or change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting to Disabled User s Manual 8 16 Troubleshooting eSATA device In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your eSATA device Problem eSATA device does not work Additional memory module Procedure Remove the eSATA device from the computer and then reconnect it to a free port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer s eSATA USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode If this occurs disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on Ensure that any required eSATA device drivers are properly inst
122. ection and utilizes the PCI Express interface that supports the reading and writing of data at a theoretical maximum rate of 2 5Gbps When inserted in the ExpressCard slot some ExpressCards may block the optical disc drive tray and prevent it from opening If this occurs please remove the ExpressCard each time you wish to open or close the optical disc drive tray Inserting an ExpressCard The Windows hot install feature allows you to insert ExpressCards while the computer is turned on Do not insert an ExpressCard while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode as you may find that some cards do not work properly User s Manual 3 15 Hardware Utilities and Options To insert an ExpressCard follow the steps as detailed below 1 5 Press the Dummy card in order to eject the Dummy card partially out of the computer Grasp the Dummy card and draw it Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer ExpressCard slot ExpressCard Figure 3 1 Inserting the ExpressCard After inserting the ExpressCard you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure that it is correct Removing an ExpressCard To remove an ExpressCard follow the steps as detailed below 1 5 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Taskbar Point to ExpressCard and click the left Touch Pad control button Press the ExpressCard in ord
123. ed by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crystal main board See motherboard megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte megahertz A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second See also hertz memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM menu A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen Also called a screen User s Manual Glossary 9 Glossary microprocessor A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions Also called the central processing unit CPU one of the main parts of the computer mode A method of operation for example the Shut Down Mode Sleep Mode or the Hibernatio
124. eless LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist contact your LAN administrator User s Manual 8 20 Troubleshooting Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wireless communication please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Bluetooth device Recovery Discs Problem The following message appears when executing Recovery Disc Creator The Recovery Disc Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition Procedure Check to ensure the computer s Wireless Communication Switch is set to on Check to ensure the Bluetooth Manager application is running on the computer and that power to the external Bluetooth device is turned on Check to ensure that no optional Bluetooth Adaptor is installed in the computer the built in Bluetooth hardware cannot operate simultaneously with another Bluetooth controller If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure You will see this message if you have previously chosen to remove the partition and are trying to create Recovery Media When there is no recovery partition the Recovery Disc Creator cannot make Recovery Media However if you have already created a Recovery Media you can use it to restore the recovery partition Simply follow the instructions in Restoring the pre installed software from your
125. emory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel SIO Serial Input Output The electronic methodology used in serial data transmission soft key Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay software The set of programs procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system s activities See also hardware stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications User s Manual Glossary 12 Glossary synchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits characters or events system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk boot disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the
126. en Operates e Charge e LED 2nd battery orange DC IN green Operates No charge LED 2nd battery off DC IN green e Operates LED Battery off DC IN off e Operates LED Battery flashes orange DC INoff Computer shuts down s e No operation 4 LED Battery off DC INoff Power off no operation e No charge LED 2nd battery green DC IN green e Quick charge e LED 2nd battery orange DC IN green e No charge e LED 2nd battery off DC IN green User s Manual 6 2 Power and Power Up Modes Table 6 1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off no operation AC 2nd battery e Operates adaptor charge is above LED 2nd battery off not low battery DC IN off connected _ trigger point 2nd battery e Operates charge is below LED 2nd battery low battery flashes orange trigger point DC IN off 2nd battery Computer shuts down 2 charge is exhausted No 2nd battery No operation 9 is installed LED 2nd battery off DC IN off 1 When the Slice Expansion Battery is not charging 2When the main battery is not charging 3 For the computer to shut down in Hibernation Mode the Hibernation feature must be enabled in Power Options If a main battery and a Slice Expansion Battery are installed the computer does not shut down until the charge in both batteries is exhausted 4 When no Slice Expansion Battery is installed 5 When no main battery is inst
127. er of the optical disc drive on off or ejects the disc tray Je id L N ZN TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce Pressing FN 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows A E TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge Pressing FN 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows FN Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F Number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Accessibility Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows the Windows Start Button key activates the Start menu while the application key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button My My This key activates the Windows Start menu E This key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button User s Manual 5 5 The Keyboard Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have a separate numeric keypad but includes a numeric keypad overlay which functions like one this is located in the center of the keyboard with the relevant keys having grey letters at their front edge The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on a standard 104 105 ke
128. er to eject the ExpressCard partially out of the computer Grasp the ExpressCard and remove it ExpressCard Figure 3 2 Removing the ExpressCard Insert the Dummy card into the ExpressCard slot e When you do not use a ExpressCard please be sure to insert a Dummy Il card User s Manual 3 16 Hardware Utilities and Options Smart Card A Smart Card is a credit card sized plastic card An extremely thin integrated circuit IC chip is embedded into the card on which information can be recorded These cards can be used for a wide variety of applications including telephone related and electronic monetary payments This section contains information on the proper use of the Smart Card slot and it is strongly recommended that you read it before operating the computer Some models are equipped with a Smart Card slot 7 Your computer supports SO7816 3 asynchronous cards support J protocols are T 0 and T 1 with a working voltage of 5V Inserting a Smart Card The Smart Card slot is located on the right side of the computer The Windows hot install feature allows you to insert a Smart Card while the computer is turned on To install a Smart Card follow the steps as detailed below 1 Insert the Smart Card into the Smart Card slot with the metal connectors facing up 2 Press the Smart Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made The computer will identify the Smart Card and display an icon in the Win
129. ery 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 The Windows Vista CompletePC Backup feature can be used on Windows Vista Business Edition and Ultimate Edition User s Manual Getting Started System Recovery This section describes the creation of Recovery Discs and their use Creating Optical Recovery Discs i J This section describes how to create Recovery Discs E Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc Creator E Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU E Operate the computer at full power E Do not use power saving features E Do not write to the disc 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 Donot use utilities including those intended to enhance hard disk drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data E Do not shut down log off or Sleep Hibernate while writing or rewriting the disc
130. ess up to 3GB of system memory Only computers configured with a 64 bit operating system can address 4 GB or more of system memory User s Manual H 2 Legal Footnotes Battery Life 4 Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 5 LCD lt 6 One Gigabyte GB means 10 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 2 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary Over
131. ettings button 6 Detailed Touch Pad settings window is displayed 7 Move the slider bar to adjust the sensitivity in the Touch Sensitivity 8 Click OK button 9 Click the OK button on Advanced feature setting screen If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure In this instance the system might be busy Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached In this instance you should initially try changing the double click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as required and click OK User s Manual 8 13 Troubleshooting Problem The on screen pointer moves too fast or too slow The on screen pointer moves erratically Fingerprint Sensor Problem Reading of the fingerprint was not successful The fingerprint cannot be read due to injuries to the finger Procedure 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 icon 2 Within the Mouse
132. ettings are not restored when the computer returns from Sleep Mode Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard 2 ERE SERA ASA BITS CLEC eg l ere TT je OY Figure 5 1 A 104 key enhanced keyboard layout 4 FH This computer s keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104 key enhanced keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard The FN key can be combined with the following keys to simulate functions similar to those of keys on the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard which are not on this computer s keyboard User s Manual 5 2 The Keyboard Hot keys q f m N J N y Press FN F10 or FN F11 to access the computer s integrated keypad When activated the keys with grey markings on their bottom edge become either numeric keypad keys FN F11 or cursor control keys FN F10 Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys taking care to note that the power on default for both settings is off el FQ Press FN F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off ENTER lt JN Press FN ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad Hot keys pressing FN a function or ESC key let y
133. evice 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 User s Manual 4 27 Operating Basics Power Management The audio controller in your computer can be turned off when the audio function is not used To adjust the configuration of audio power management click the Power Management button E When audio power management is enabled the circle button at the upper left of the Power Management is blue and convex mM When audio power management is disabled the button is black and concave Speaker Configuration Click the Auto Test button gt 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 TOSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Mic Effect provides you with a hands free environment for holding mutual communication via the Internet Protocol or Local Area Network If you wish to communicate with someone on your computer you can use a messenger application However with such an application you would hear your own voice returning to you as echo during the communication if you did not use a headset system or headphone TOSHIBA Mic Effect will reduce these echoes generate
134. f important data in case of any undesired change or loss of the recorded contents Before writing or rewriting E Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media however it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Please also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW Multi Speed and High Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd CD RW 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 4x 8x and 16x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media DVD R Dual Layer MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x and 8x speed media DVD R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 8x and 16x speed media Ricoh Co Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media DVD R Double Layer MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 2 4x and 8x speed media User s Manual 4 19 Operating Basics J DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1
135. fingerprint on the sensor if the authentication process is successful the user will automatically be logged in to Windows If the fingerprint authentication process fails you will need to log into Windows using the appropriate username and password In addition you should use this manual login process if fingerprint authentication fails for three consecutive tries a warning message will be displayed when authentication is not normal or is not successful within a fixed duration Fingerprint Pre OS Authentication General The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboard based password authentication system that is used when the computer is turned on If you do not want to use the fingerprint authentication system for password authentication while booting up the computer instead you prefer using the keyboard entry method simply press the BACK SPACE key when the Fingerprint Pre OS Authentication screen is displayed Using this process will switch the password input screen across to the keyboard based entry screen User s Manual 4 7 Operating Basics i You must ensure that you use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to register a User Password before using the Fingerprint Pre OS Authentication and its extended function to allow fingerprints to be used to access the computer when it is turned on If the fingerprint authentication process fails five times a preset time limit is exceeded or you press
136. function is only available for Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode not for Shut Down Mode 1 If the panel power off function is enabled and you manually shut down Windows do not close the display panel until the shut down process has been completed System automatic Sleep Hibernation This feature automatically turns off the system in Sleep or Hibernation Mode if the computer is not used for a set duration Refer to Special features in Chapter 3 for an explanation of how to set the duration User s Manual 6 18 TOSHIBA Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and provides information on settings for various functions Accessing HW Setup To run the HW Setup program click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt HWSetup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs General Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN Device Config and USB to allow specific functions of the computer to be configured In addition there are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window User s Manual 7 1 HW Setup I Il General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default and About Default Return all
137. g specifications Length Wire size Current rating Voltage rating Certification agencies U S and Canada Australia Japan Europe Austria Belgium Denmark Minimum 1 7 meters Minimum 0 75 mm2 Minimum 2 5 amperes 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 AS DENANHO OVE Italy IMQ CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA DEMKO Norway NEMKO User s Manual Ea AC Power Cord and Connectors Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VVH2 F or HO3VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VV F For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three pin plug configuration must be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part Il The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA United Kingdom UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada CSA approved User s Manual E 2 TOSHIBA Appendix F TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer This feature allows you to set up a timer activated BIOS passwor
138. g any wireless functionality E Always turn off wireless functionality if the computer is near automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment possibly resulting in serious injury E t may not be possible to make a network connection to a specified network name using the ad hoc network function If this occurs the new network will have to be configured for all computers connected to the same network in order to re enable network connections Please be sure to use new network name Wireless LAN pmo The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE802 11 Wireless LAN standard Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake up on Wireless LAN is enabled E The Wake up on Wireless LAN function lets the computer s power be turned on when the computer receives a wake up signal from the administrator s computer via a wireless network E The Wake up on Wireless LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature E The Wake up on Wireless LAN function is effective only when it is connected with an Access Point This function becomes invalid when the connection is broken E Frequency Channel Selection of 5GHz for IEEE 802 11a or and IEEE802 11n
139. g off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data could be lost E When the High Capacity Battery Pack is connected to the computer do not hold on only to the High Capacity Battery Pack when lifting the computer up The High Capacity Battery Pack may separate from the computer causing it to fall and cause injuries E Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function E Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on Wireless LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on Wireless LAN function Charging the batteries A When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator will flash orange to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any data and automatically turn itself off You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet the Battery indicator will glow orange while the battery is being charged Use only the computer connected to an AC power
140. ge the card E Do not remove an SD SDHC memory card while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode The computer could become unstable or data in the SD SDHC memory card could be lost Formatting an SD SDHC memory card SD SDHC memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards If you format the SD SDHC memory card again be sure to format it with the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility not with the format command provided within Windows In order to run the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt SD Memory Card Format The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility does not format the protected area of the SD SDHC memory card should you need to format all areas of the memory card including the protected area you will need to obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system User s Manual 3 20 Hardware Utilities and Options Media care Observe the following precautions when handling the card Card care E Do not twist or bend cards E Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid E Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty E After using card return it to its case E The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot E Donotleave a card partially i
141. gin the write rewrite process 1 Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps E Click the Recording settings button 2 for writing on the main toolbar in the Data CD DVD mode E Select Settings for Each Mode gt Data CD DVD in the Settings menu 2 Mark the Verify Written Data check box 3 Select File Open or Full Compare mode 4 Click the OK button How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER This software is provided for playback of DVD Video It has an on screen interface and functions Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER gt TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER For details on how to use TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER see the help file Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Notes on use E Frame dropping audio skipping or out of synch audio and video may occur during playback of some DVD Video titles E Close all other applications when using the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Do not open any other applications or carry out any other operations during DVD Video playback Playback may stop or not function properly in some situations E Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be playable on the computer m Use DVD Video discs with a region code which is either the same as the factory default setting or ALL E The resume function canno
142. go out to make sure all floppy diskette activity has stopped JN If you disconnect the USB floppy diskette drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the floppy diskette or the drive 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Taskbar 3 Click the USB floppy diskette drive device that you want to remove 4 Carefully pull the floppy diskette drive s USB connector out from within the computer s USB port eSATA External Serial ATA An device corresponding to eSATA function can be connected to the eSATA USB combo port on the computer Connecting the eSATA device To connect an eSATA device follow the steps as detailed below 1 Connect an eSATA cable to the eSATA USB combo port JN Make sure the connector is properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins eSATA USB combo port eSATA cable p Figure 3 14 Connecting an eSATA cable to the eSATA USB combo port User s Manual 3 29 Hardware Utilities and Options i A E A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer s eSATA USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode If this occurs disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on E f you connect an eSATA device after the computer has already been turned on it will take about ten se
143. hat those groups are not compatible with the selected mode and the USB Sleep and Charge function cannot be used In this situation either select a different mode or set one of the selectable Groups This function may not be able to be used with some connected external devices even if the appropriate group is selected In this situation uncheck the check boxes for each group and stop using this function Battery Settings This utility can be used to specify the lower limit of remaining battery life for USB Sleep and Charge Move the slider bar to specify the lower limit If the remaining battery life falls below the setting the USB Sleep and Charge function will be stopped Checking the AC Only check box sets the utility to only charge when the AC adaptor is connected Heat dispersal J 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
144. her it runs with the AC power desktop or with batteries handheld or mobile usage the detection level automatically switches according to the power connection mode 3D Viewer This feature displays a 3D object on the screen which moves in according to tilting or vibration of the computer When the TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects computer vibration the Hard Disk Drive head is parked and the 3D object disk rotation will stop When the head is un parked the disk will begin to rotate again The 3D Viewer can be started from the icon in the task tray User s Manual 4 36 Operating Basics E E This 3D object virtually represents the Computer s internal Hard Disk Drive This representation may vary from the actual number of disks disk rotation head movement part size shape and direction E This feature may use a large amount of CPU and memory on some models The computer may become slow or sluggish when attempting to run other applications while the 3D Viewer is displayed E ntensely shaking the computer or other subjecting it to strong impacts may cause damage to the computer Details To open the Details window click the Setup Detail button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window Detection Level Amplification When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed HDD Detection assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for 10 seconds TOSHIBA HDD Protection
145. hiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled user or 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 this fingerprint recognition software or utility User s Manual 4 6 Operating Basics Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility software i You are able to backup saved fingerprint data and information within the by using the Import or Export User Data facility under the fingerprint management software However please be aware that any encrypted files cannot be backup within File protection using this function in these instances it is recommended that you backup these files to external media using standard file copy processes The Encrypting File System EFS is a Windows Vista feature If a file is encrypted using EFS it cannot be encrypted further using the fingerprint authentication function Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication IO If required you are also able to use fingerprint authentication in place of the usual Windows logon process using your username and password This method is especially useful where there are many users using the same computer as it removes the need for actual user selection when the system is started Fingerprint Authentication Procedure 1 Start up the computer 2 Atthe Windows Welcome screen choose any of the enrolled fingers and swipe the
146. houlders or neck This section provides basic information to start using your computer It covers the following topics Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer System Recovery Options Creating Optical Recovery Discs Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive Restoring the pre installed software from your created Recovery Discs 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 E 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 J User s Manual 1 3 Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power It is also the fastest way to get started because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 her
147. i 0 0c ee edainsdcelns com ensemiieacts 4 24 Media Care 2 ccc cece eee eee eee eee eee eee eens 4 25 Sound System serrer iini kisss ta ee Riles See Geese 4 26 Wireless communicationsS 00 000 eee eee eee eee 4 29 LAN iis pd oa ee etine deine take a weeks bieelae Saws ed oe 4 32 Computer Handling 00 0c eee eect eee eee 4 34 Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection 4 35 Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility 4 37 Heat dispersal 1 0 0 ccc eee ee eee eee eee eee 4 39 The Keyboard Typewriter keyS 2 0 2 cece ccc cee eee eee eee ee eens 5 1 Function keys F1 F12 0 0 cece eee eee eee 5 2 Soft keys FN key combinations 000 cece ee eeeeee 5 2 HOUKCYS wei ie dei eee be eda Cee eae do 5 3 Windows special keyS 2 0 c cece eee eee eee 5 5 Keypad overlay 0 0 cece eee eee eee eee eee 5 6 Generating ASCII characters 000 0 cece eee eee 5 7 Power and Power Up Modes Power Conditions 0 0 00 cece eee eee eee eee 6 1 Monitoring of power Condition 00 00 eee eee eee 6 4 Battery iiisciciaaiedat ie Oe netra a ald ian wa aaa 6 5 TOSHIBA Password Utility 0 0 0 0 cece eee 6 14 Power Up modes 2 c eee eee 6 17 Panel power On Off 2 0 00 cece eee eee eee 6 18 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G Appendix H User s Manual TECRA R10
148. igital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RW RW RW A Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the information on the screen or output it to the printer or both When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then transmits the data to printer the printer is said to echo the CRT enable To turn on a computer option See also disable erase See delete User s Manual Glossary 6 Glossary escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what follows are commands used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem execute To interpret and execute an instruction F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related information a file can contain data programs or both fingerprint sensor The fingerprint
149. ils on making the most effective use of these resources and includes information on charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and information on the different power up modes Power conditions AC adaptor connected The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by different power conditions including whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for that battery Table 6 1 Power conditions Power on Main Battery e Operates fully charged No charge e LED Battery green DC IN green Main Battery e Operates Pa e Charge charged or no a e LED Battery orange DC IN green No Main battery Operates installed No charge e LED Battery off DC IN green Power off no operation e No charge e LED Battery green DC IN green e Quick charge e LED Battery orange DC IN green e No charge e LED Battery off DC IN green User s Manual 6 1 Power and Power Up Modes Table 6 1 Power conditions continued AC 2nd battery fully adaptor charged connected 2nd battery partially charged or no charge No 2nd battery installed AC Main battery adaptor charge is above not low battery connected trigger point Main battery charge is below low battery trigger point Main battery charge is exhausted No main battery installed Power on e Operates No charge LED 2nd battery green DC IN gre
150. ime 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 E Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters E Extreme heat cold or humidity E Liquids and corrosive chemicals Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use nstruction Manual for Safety and Comfort also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress Heat injury E Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest your skin might suffer a low heat injury If the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can become hot E The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this condition does not indicate a malfu
151. 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 User s Manual D 2 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver E Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interfere
152. ing C 12 24 Talavera Rd North Ryde 2113 NSW Australia Canada TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 China TOSHIBA Personal Computer amp Network Shanghai Co Ltd 43F Hong Kong New World Tower No 300 Huaihai Zhong Road Shanghai P R China 200021 In Europe Germany amp Ausiria TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland Osterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany France TOSHIBA Syst ms France S A 7 Rue Amp re B P 131 92804 Puteaux Cedex Netherlands TOSHIBA Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel User s Manual 8 22 Troubleshooting Outside of Europe Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Road 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 United States of America TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 USA India TOSHIBA India Pvt Ltd PC Division 6th Floor DR Gopal Das Bhawan Barakhamba Road Delhi 110001 India In Europe Spain TOSHIBA Information Systems ESPANA Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa l Planta Escalera A 28830 Madrid United Kingdom TOSHIBA Information Systems U K Ltd TOSHIBA Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL The Rest of Europe TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland Osterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D
153. iod set by the System Sleep Mode feature Allows the use of the panel power off feature Executing Sleep Mode You can also enable Sleep Mode by pressing FN F3 please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details You can enter Sleep Mode in one of four ways Click Start then click the power button o located in the power management buttons G eal alate Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options to access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options Click Start then click the arrow button E and select Sleep from the menu Close the display panel Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options to access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options 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 Maintenance gt Power Options User s Manual 1 9 Getting Started When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer 4 E When the computer is in Sleep Mode the power indicator will blink I orange E f you are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode will consume more power while the computer is off Slee
154. ion maximum photograph size 640x480 pixels Some models are equipped with a Web Camera Please refer to the Web Camera section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics The Touch Pad located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the movement of the on screen pointer For more information please refer to the Using the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics The control buttons located below the Touch Pad allow you to select menu items or manipulate text and graphics as designated by the on screen pointer A built in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your application please refer to the Sound System section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for more information The internal keyboard provides the embedded numeric overlay keys dedicated cursor control overlay keys gig and Keys The keyboard is compatible with the IBM enhanced keyboard Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Press this button to turn the computer s power on and off Press this button to launch the program automatically When power off Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode press this button to start the computer and launch the program User s Manual 2 9 The Grand Tour TOSHIBA Presentation button W Fingerprint Sensor LCD Sensor switch The TOSHIBA Presentation but
155. ion explains indicator functions System indicators The LED system indicators for specific computer operations glow when those operations are in progress Se Oo oa eo D P Ti D O E H B DC IN Power Battery 2nd battery Hard Disk Drive SD Card Figure 2 7 System indicators The DC IN indicator normally glows green when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor However If the output voltage from the adaptor is abnormal or if the computer s power supply malfunctions this indicator will flash orange The Power indicator normally glows green when the computer is turned on However if you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode this indicator will flash orange approximately one second on two seconds off both while the system is shutting down and while it remains turned off The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery s charge green indicates the battery is fully charged orange indicates the battery is charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery condition Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information on this feature The 2nd battery indicator shows the condition of the Slice Expansion Battery s charge green indicates the Slice Expansion Battery is fully charged orange indicates the Slice Expansion Battery is charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery condition Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes f
156. ions 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 E Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep Mode In this condition observe the following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object E Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as anelectric blanket or heater E Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer E Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents E Always provide sufficient space around the computer E Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury User s Manual xvii TECRA R10 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 pr
157. ive 2 floppy diskette drive 3 CD ROM 4 LAN FDD gt CD ROM The computer looks for bootable files on devices LAN gt HDD in the following order 1 floppy diskette drive 2 CD ROM 3 LAN 4 hard disk drive HDD gt CD ROM gt The computer looks for bootable files on devices LAN gt FDD in the following order 1 hard disk drive 2 CD ROM 3 LAN 4 floppy diskette drive l Vv CD ROM gt LAN gt The computer looks for bootable files on devices FDD gt HDD in the following order 1 CD ROM 2 LAN 3 floppy diskette drive 4 hard disk drive CD ROM gt LAN gt The computer looks for bootable files on devices HDD gt FDD in the following order 1 CD ROM 2 LAN 3 hard disk drive 4 floppy diskette drive You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting U Selects the USB floppy diskette drive N Selects the network 1 Selects the built in hard disk drive Cc Selects the CD ROM 2 M Selects the USB memory drive 1 The floppy diskette drive will be used to start the computer when there is a bootable disk contained in the external drive If SD memory card is installed as well the external floppy diskette drive will be checked first followed by the SD memory device itself 2 The optical disc drive will be used to start the computer when there is a bootable disk contained in
158. k Start gt All Programs gt TrueSuite Access Manager gt Fingerprint Application with Admin Privileges 2 UserAccountControl screen is displayed click the Allow button This setting can only be changed if the currently logged in user has administrator privileges 3 Swipe a registered finger on the fingerprint sensor 4 Click the Settings at the TrueSuiteAccessManager screen 5 Administrator Setting screen is displayed check the Enable Single Sign On Fingerprint Authentication check box and then click OK 6 Click the Exit button at the TrueSuiteAccessManager screen Fingerprint utility limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error free or that it 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 fingerprint software E The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints E The recognition success rate may differ from user to user User s Manual 4 9 Operating Basics 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
159. l due to low battery power in these instances data loss may occur Important message Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi Drive please read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so you may find that the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite information successfully this may cause you to either lose data or incur other damage to the drive or media Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following E Damage to any CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product E Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents E Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software User s Manual 4 18 Operating Basics 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 o
160. lems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your reseller dealer or service provider if you find you need to consult others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist You should always consider the simplest solution first the items detailed in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem E Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer this includes your printer and any other external device you are using User s Manual 8 1 Troubleshooting 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 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 floppy diskette CD or DVD media is correctly loaded and in the case of a floppy diskette that its write protect tab is correctly set Always try to make detailed notes of your observations and
161. ler dealer or service provider Procedure Check to see whether there is a floppy diskette in the floppy diskette drive or a CD ROM DVD ROM in the optical disc drive if so remove it and try to start the computer again If this has no effect check the Boot Priority setting within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information Please refer to your operating system documentation in order to determine whether there is a problem with any of the operating system files or settings User s Manual 8 8 Troubleshooting Problem Slow performance DVD Super Multi drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Procedure The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive Please refer to the operating system s documentation or online Help File for further information on operating and using the Defragmentation utility As a last resort you should reformat the hard disk drive and then reload the operating system and all other files and data If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely cl
162. les can be installed in the computer s two memory slots for a maximum of 4 096MB system memory This computer can be equipped with memory modules of a maximum size of 4 096MB The actual amount of useable system memory will be less than the installed memory modules Video RAM The memory in a computer s graphics adaptor used to store the image displayed on a bitmap display The amount of Video RAM available is dependent on the computer s system memory Start gt Conirol Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Personalization gt Display Settings The amount of Video RAM can be verified by clicking the Advanced Settings button in the Display Settings window Legal Footnote Memory Main System 3 For more information regarding Memory Main System please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix H or click the 3 above Power Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack Legal Footnote Battery Life 4 For more information regarding Battery Life please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix H or click the 4 above User s Manual 3 2 Hardware Utilities and Options RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC and calendar AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2 pin or 3 pin plug enclosure
163. let should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface furniture or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the computer base and AC adaptor s surface increase in temperature during normal use Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions User s Manual 1 4 Getting Started 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 1 1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 pin plug a Figure 1 2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3 pin plug 7 Either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor cord will be included with the computer depending on the model 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the right side of the computer DC IN 15V jack Figure 1 3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet the Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow User s Manual 1 5 Getting Started Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal
164. lligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alphanumeric Keyboard characters including letters numbers and other symbols such as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols User s Manual Glossary 2 Glossary alternating current AC Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals analog signal A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog signals application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols asynchronous Lacking regular time relationship As applied to computer communications asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or on used by most digital computers The right most digit of a binary number has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For example the
165. mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer User s Manual 4 22 Operating Basics TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator m DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator Mm DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator s Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer 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 lm DVD RAM discs cannot be backed up using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot back up CD ROM CD R or CD RW media to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer or DVD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot back up CD ROM CD R or CD RW media to DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW to CD R or CD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator MH TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format E You might not be able to use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD R DVD R Dual La
166. move storage media during data read write Doing so can cause data loss 3 Click Start 4 Click the arrow button H located in the power management buttons lee wall and select Shut Down from the menu 5 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer WN 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 switches or devices and canceling 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 JN E Before entering Sleep Mode be sure to save your data E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep Mode The computer or th
167. n go to Step 4 User s Manual 6 9 Power and Power Up Modes 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power The DC IN indicator should glow green and the Battery indicator should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being charged however in the event that DC IN indicator does not glow this indicates that power is not being supplied check the connections for the AC adaptor and the power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green E If you have extra battery packs rotate their use E If you will not be using the system for an extended period for example for more than one month remove the battery pack from the computer E Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging and will need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operating life In addition to this you might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source for an extended period of time This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following steps E Do not
168. n Mode monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions MP3 An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound files N network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk nonvolatile memory Memory that is capable of permanently storing information Turning the computer s power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement O OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device online state A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data
169. n damage to computer computer failure or loss of data E Never transport your computer with any cards installed this may cause damage to either the computer and or the card resulting in product failure E Always use a Suitable carry case when transporting the computer E When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything E Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection Il This computer has a function for reducing the risk of damage on the hard disk drive Using an acceleration sensor built into the computer TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects vibration shocks and similar signs of movement of the computer and automatically moves the Hard Disk Drive head to a safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head to disk contact E The TOSHIBA HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged E TOSHIBA HDD Protection cannot be used in models that are equipped with SSD When vibration is detected a message will be displayed on the screen and the icon in the Taskbar notification area will change to the protection state This message is displayed until the OK button is pressed or 30 seconds pass When vibration subsides the icon returns to the normal state User s Manual 4 35 Operating Basics Taskbar icon State Icon Description Normal TOSHI
170. n order to charge a Slice Expansion Battery The optional battery charger allows you to charge extra battery packs outside of having to use the computer The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB floppy diskette through connection to one of the computer s USB ports In use please be aware that while you cannot format 720KB floppy diskettes under Windows Vista you are able to read and write to diskettes that have already been formatted The TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator provides the ports available on the computer in addition to a digital visual interface DVI port External monitor port four Universal Serial Bus ports USB 2 0 and a LAN jack By attaching the Privacy Filter to computer you can prevent people from peeking at your screen from the left or right of you User s Manual 3 32 TOSHIBA Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it Using the Touch Pad To use the Touch Pad simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Fingerprint Sensor Touch Pad control buttons Touch Pad Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the
171. nce caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized 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 ewh semt pubs radiation 99ehd dhm237 index eng php User s Manual D 3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Taiwan Article 12 Without permission granted by the DGT or NCC any company enterprise or user is not allowed to change frequency enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio frequency devices Article 14 The low power radio frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications If found
172. nction If you need to transport the AC adaptor you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it E Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the material could become damaged User s Manual xviii TECRA R10 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 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer User s Manual xix TOSHIBA Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides an equipment checklist and basic information to start using your computer Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre installed by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all
173. nformation collected 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 This message will no longer be displayed after clicking Please enable software now or Please disable software now on the PC Health Monitor Software Notice amp Acceptance screen 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 However if the following special message is displayed carry out the procedures listed below lfthe It is possible that the PC cooling performance has decreased Please click OK to run the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool to check the cooling performance of your PC message is displayed 1 Click OK to start the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool User s Manual G 2 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 2 Ifthe It is possible that the PC cooling performance has decreased Please clean the cooling module according to the instructions in your PC User s Guide message is displayed after running the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Di
174. nformity 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 E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E 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 E Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s external monitor port Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0
175. nserted in the slot Press the card until you hear it click into place Memory card care E Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data E Memory cards have a limited lifespan so it is important to backup important data E Donotwrite to a card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy E Do not remove a card while read write is in progress Q 1 For more details on using memory cards see manuals accompanying the cards User s Manual 3 21 Hardware Utilities and Options Additional memory module You can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is available This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules F E You should place a mat beneath the computer in order to prevent the J computer s lid from becoming scratched or damaged when you are installing replacing the memory module In this instance you should avoid mats that are made of materials that hold or generate static electricity E When installing or removing a memory module you must ensure that 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 WN E Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA E Do not try
176. o your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 8 2 Troubleshooting AN Hardware and system checklist Software The problems may be caused by your software or disk If you cannot load a software package the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted in these instances try loading another copy of the software if possible If an error message appears while you are using a software package you should refer to the documentation supplied with it as this will usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next you should check any error messages against the operating system documentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem you should then check the setup and configuration of your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist as described previously then if you still cannot correct the problem try to 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 This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas System start up Self test P
177. ocedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the typeface you see to the left Display Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the type face you see to the left G am Messages J Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions User s Manual XV TECRA R10 Terminology This term is defined in this document as follows Start The word Start refers to the button in Microsoft Windows Vista 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 xvi TOSHIBA General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However certain precaut
178. om Access Memory RAM Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot soft reset or reboot See also boot RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ45 A modular LAN jack Read Only Memory ROM Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S S P DIF A standard of digital interface for audio SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices SD SDHC memory card Secure Digital cards are flash m
179. om your created Recovery Discs J J If the pre installed files are damaged you are able to either use the Recovery Discs you have created or the hard disk drive recovery process to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it To perform this restoration follow the steps below When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN ESC key be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre installed software without System Recovery Options When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Recovery Discs into the optical disc drive and turn off the computer s power 2 While holding down F12 key on the keyboard turn on your computer when the TOSHIBA logo screen appears release the F12 key 3 Use the left and right cursors key to select the CD ROM icon from the menu Please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information 4 A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions When removing pre installed drivers utilities or when installing you can setup the respective drivers utilities from the following folder C TOSAPINS User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 2
180. on Starting up for the first time for more information E Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1 Open the display panel 2 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Power button Figure 1 5 Turning on the power Starting up for the first time 1 The Microsoft Windows Vista Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power Follow the on screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system When it is displayed be sure to read the Software License Terms carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes either Shut Down Mode Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode Shut Down Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen the next time it is turned on 1 If you have entered data either save it to the hard disk drive or to other storage media 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped before removing the CD DVD or floppy diskette User s Manual 17 Getting Started JN E Make sure the Hard Disk Drive indicator is off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk E Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data E Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or re
181. on of each key If you are still unable to use the keyboard you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 8 7 Troubleshooting Internal display panel Apparent computer s display panel problems may be related to the computer s setup and configuration please refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information Problem No display Markings appear on the computer s display panel Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Procedure Press the FN F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority and to make sure it is not set for output to an external monitor These marks may have come from contact with the keyboard and Touch Pad while the display panel has been closed You should try to remove the marks by gently wiping the display panel with a clean dry cloth or if this fails with a good quality LCD screen cleaner In this latter instance you should always follow the instructions with the screen cleaner and always ensure you let the display panel dry properly before closing it You should initially refer to the documentation supplied with you software to determine if it is this that is causing the problems Alternatively you may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool to check the general operation of the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your resel
182. onsensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include E Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes or E In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory statements General This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference
183. or more information on this feature The Hard Disk Drive indicator glows green whenever the computer is accessing the built in hard disk drive The SD Card indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the device in the SD Card slot User s Manual aan The Grand Tour Wireless The Wireless communication indicator glows communication orange when the Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions are turned on Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions Wireless WAN The Wireless WAN indicator glows or blinks blue f when the Wireless WAN function is on l The indicator will glow or blink in order to indicate the connection status of the Wireless WAN function A Wireless WAN module must be installed to use this function Some models are equipped with a Wireless WAN module Keyboard indicators The following figures show the positions of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the keypad overlay indicators which show the following conditions E When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed E When the Arrow Mode indicator glows the keypad overlay allows you to use cursor functions E When the Numeric Mode indicator glows the keypad overlay allows you to enter numbers NN TS Figure 2 8 CAPS LOCK indicator CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format User s Manual 2 12 The Gran
184. ort Replicator is connected to the computer you can not use the following computer s ports LAN jack DC IN 15V jack and External monitor port E When connecting an AC Adaptor to the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator use only the AC Adaptor included with TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator Do not use the computer s AC Adaptor User s Manual 3 30 Hardware Utilities and Options J The following ports are available on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator RJ45 LAN jack External monitor port DC IN 15V jack Security lock slot Universal Serial Bus 2 0 port four DVI port As the port operation of all DVI Digital Visual Interface monitors has not been confirmed some DVI monitors may not function properly Set the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator s Slide Adjuster to SLIDE position 4 when connecting this computer to the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator Refer to the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator User s Manual for more details on connection methods 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 left 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
185. ort provides 15 pin analog VGA port port This port allows you to connect an external monitor to the computer F There are no fastening screws for an external monitor cable on this computer s external monitor port However external monitor cables which have connectors with fastening screws can still be used Cooling vents The cooling vents help keep the processor from 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 User s Manual 2 2 The Grand Tour EOE 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 eSATA USB combo One eSATA USB combo port which complies to eSATA S 4 port the USB 2 0 standard is provided on the left J J hand side of the computer The ports with the icon 4 has USB Sleep and Charge This port has eSATA External Serial ATA function Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the eSATA USB combo port Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are
186. osed Press gently until it clicks into place Check whether the drive power is on If the power is off press the FN Tab hot key and turn on the power Open the disc tray and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation User s Manual 8 9 Troubleshooting Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 Recordable DVD DVD R R DL DVD R R DL DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disc drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour USB floppy diskette drive For further information please refer to Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Problem Drive does not operate
187. ou enable or disable certain features of the computer amp Mute Pressing FN ESC turns the volume on and off Lock Pressing FN F1 enters Lock computer mode To restore your desktop you need to log on again of J Power Plan Pressing FN F2 changes the power settings User s Manual 53 The Keyboard J IL EP Ce gt e ONS YN Sleep Pressing FN F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode oP A Hibernate Pressing FN F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode amp Output Pressing FN F5 changes the active display device To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device el FQ Brightness Down Pressing FN F6 decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps A E JN Brightness Up Pressing FN F7 increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps FN fre Wireless Pressing FN F8 switches the active wireless devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will appear el amp Fea Touch Pad Pressing FN F9 enables or disables the Touch Pad function User s Manual 5 4 The Keyboard H Zoom Pressing FN Space changes the display resolution A EJ ODD Pressing FN Tab turns the pow
188. ower Password Keyboard Internal display panel Hard disk drive DVD Super Multi drive USB floppy diskette drive ExpressCard Smart Card SD SDHC memory card Pointing Device Fingerprint Sensor USB device eSATA device Additional memory module Sound system Volume control dial External monitor LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Recovery Discs User s Manual 8 3 Troubleshooting System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items E Self Test E Power Sources mM Power on Password Self test While booting up the computer self test is executed automatically and the TOSHIBA logo is displayed on the screen This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If the self test is successful the computer tries to load the operating system according to how the Boot Priority option is set within the TOSHIBA HW Setup program If any of the following conditions are present the self test has failed E The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except for the TOSHIBA logo mM Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally E The screen displays an error message In these instances turn off the computer check all cable connections and then restart it if the self test fails again contact your reseller dealer or service provider Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet the battery
189. p 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 JN E Save your data While entering Hibernation Mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive However for safety sake it is best to save your data manually E Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out 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 E Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery condition E You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Hibernate feature E Allows the us
190. pack is the primary power source However your computer also has a number of other power resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock RTC battery all of which are interrelated with any one having the ability to produce apparent power problems This section provides checklists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause may lie with another power related resource in such an instance you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 8 4 Troubleshooting 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 down Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator and DC IN indicator stops blinking blinks orange JN It is recommended to leave the computer off until the interior reaches room temperature even though the DC IN indicator stops blinking If the computer has reached room temperature and it still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your reseller dealer or service provider Computer shuts down This indicates a problem with the heat dispersal and its DC IN indicator system you should contact your reseller dealer is flashing green or service provider AC power If you hav
191. pplication User s Manual 4 26 Operating Basics Microphone Level Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level 1 Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar and select Recording Devices from the sub menu 2 Select Microphone and click Properties 3 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 PC Beep Level Follow the steps below to change the PC Beep playback level 1 Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar and select Playback Devices in the sub menu 2 Select Speakers and click Properties 3 On the Levels tab move the PC Beep slider to increase or decrease the PC Beep volume level Audio Enhancements In order to apply the sound effects for your current speaker follow the steps below 1 Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar and select Playback Devices from the sub menu 2 Select Speakers and click Properties 3 On the Enhancements tab select the sound effects you would like and click Apply Realtek HD Audio Manager You can confirm and change the audio configuration using the Realtek Audio Manager To launch the Realtek Audio Manager click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Realtek HD Audio Manager When you first launch the Realtek Audio Manager you will see two d
192. products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4GHz and 5GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment Refer to the Information sheet for regulatory information that may apply in your country region Radio E Band 5GHz 5150 5850 MHz Revision a Frequency and n draft 2 0 E Band 2 4GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision b g and n draft 2 0 The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances E The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials E Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal User s Manual C 2 Wireless LAN Supported Frequency Sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions your Wireless LAN module may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions 2 4GHz Band Channels Sets Wireless IEEE 802 11 Revision b g and n draft 2 0 Frequency Range 2400 2497 MHz Channel ID 1 2412 2 2417 3 2422 4 2427 5 2432 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447 9 2452 10 2457 1 11 2462 12 2467 2 13 2
193. r any conditions which have changed since enrollment such as injury rough skin and extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered E As the fingerprint for each finger is different and unique you should ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification E Check the position and speed at which you swipe your finger across the sensor please refer to the preceding drawing E The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints E The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Setup Procedure J J Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication Fingerprint Registration You should initially enroll the required authentication data using the Fingerprint Enrollment Wizard E n use the fingerprint authentication system will use the same username and password as defined within the Windows operating system If no Windows password has been configured you must do this before starting the fingerprint registration process E This sensor has the memory space for at least t
194. r Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ862 WN E The DVD Super Multi drive model employs a laser system To ensure gt 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 E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E 7o prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure je Location of the required label SERIAL NO MANUFACTURED COMPLIES WITH FDARADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 A Panasonic Communications Co Ltd 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata Ku Fukuoka Japan User s Manual xi TECRA R10 International precautions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 1 YF 1 V F B CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TOEN60825 1 ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTR LING VED BNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAF BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDG UDS TTSLSE FOR STR LING 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 mo
195. r 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 This feature allows you to charge USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players via the USB port when your computer is in Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or in the shutdown state This function is worked by the USB Sleep and Charge Utility For more information please refer to the Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Legal Footnote USB Sleep and Charge 9 For more information regarding USB Sleep and Charge please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix H or click the 9 above User s Manual 3 8 Hardware Utilities and Options USB Wakeup function TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 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 ke
196. rd controller CPU Central Processing Unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions Also called a preset value delete To remove data from a disk or other data storage device Synonymous with erase device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information disable To turn a computer option off See also enable User s Manual Glossary 5 Glossary disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk
197. rd disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system typically the computer itself external disk drives etc See also software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key FN can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components icon A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel In Windows an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate input The data or instructions you provide to a computer communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a particular task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect
198. re or stop transmitting from your computer Please visit the following TOSHIBA PC product support website E 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 the following TOSHIBA PC product support website TOSHIBA PC product support website In Europe visit http www toshiba europe com computers tni bluetooth htm In the United States visit http www pc support global toshiba com User s Manual D 1 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the c
199. reate button You can use an SD Card token instead of entering the password After you have registered a password insert an SD Card in SD Card slot and click Create You can use an SD Card of any capacity but it must be formatted correctly If an unformatted card or one with an incompatible format is inserted you will be prompted to format it with a tool named TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format To start the format tool point to or click the following items Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt SD Memory Card Format mM When you format an SD memory card all data will be deleted Be sure to save data on the card to other media before you format the card E Disable button Click this button to invalidate the token You cannot re validate old tokens but you can use the same SD Cards to create new tokens N After using the token created for authentication do not leave it inserted in the SD Card slot ensure that the token is removed from the slot and stored in a safe location If the token is left in the slot there is a danger of theft or a third party using it for authentication and operating the user s computer resulting in extraction modification or deletion of data when the user is not at their desk Supervisor Password If you set a Supervisor Password some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the User Password To set a Supervisor Password execute the file TOSPU EXE The file is located at
200. remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it could be lost E n Hibernation Mode data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out E Donot touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery follow the steps as detailed below Save your work Turn the computer s power off ensure that the Power indicator is off Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Slide the battery lock 1 into its qa position OV a User s Manual 6 10 Power and Power Up Modes 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch 2 to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer 3 Battery release latch Battery pack Battery lock Figure 6 1 Releasing the battery pack Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack follow the steps as detailed below Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries 1 Insert the battery pack as far
201. rge function is set to Enabled USB bus I power DC5V will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF USB bus power DC5V is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports However some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power DC5V As for the specifications of the external devices please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use E Using the USB sleep and charge function to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers E f external devices are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB sleep and charge function E 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 E 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 E When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled the USB Wakeup function does not work for compatible ports In that case if there is a USB port that does not have th
202. ritten to by a computer drive E You can use both DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge E You may find that other computer DVD ROM drives or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW discs E Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD R or DVD R Double Layer discs cannot be deleted either in whole or in part User s Manual 4 20 Operating Basics Data deleted erased from a CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM disc cannot be recovered You must check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it taking care that if multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected you do not delete data from the wrong one In writing to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media some space is required for file management so you may not be able to write to the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1GB Therefore in these circumstance even if you write only a small amount of data it might take additional time to fill in the dummy data When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be sure that you do not write to or delete data from the wrong drive Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the computer before you
203. rms to the safety rules and regulations in that particular region J Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor User s Manual 2 16 TOSHIBA Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Hardware This section describes the hardware of your computer The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you purchased Processor CPU Your computer is equipped with one processor and processor type varies depending on model To check which type of processor is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start gt All programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool F Some models in this series use Inte Centrino 2 processor technology I which is based on three separate components the Intel Core 2 Duo processor Intel Wi Fi Link 5100AGN and the Inte GS45 Express Chipset Legal Footnote CPU 2 For more information on the CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix H or Click the 2 above User s Manual 3 4 Hardware Utilities and Options Memory Memory slots 512 1 024 or 2 048MB memory modu
204. rnal device is connected stop using the external device because its current is over the acceptable value of this computer User s Manual 8 15 Troubleshooting Problem The battery depletes quickly even when turned OFF the power of the computer External devices connected to the compatible ports do not work when connected to a compatible port The USB Wakeup function does not work Procedure Some external devices may not be able to use the USB Sleep and Charge function In this case please try one or more of the following methods E Select another Mode E Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected HM Connect external devices after turning OFF of the computer If this function can not be still used change the setting to Disabled and stop using this function When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled USB bus power DC5V will be supplied to the external device connected to the compatible port If external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF Connect the AC adaptor to the computer or change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting to Disabled or if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 use that port Some external devices may not work when conn
205. rough the BIOS setup Turn on the computer while pressing the ESC key Press the F1 key when directed Press the PGDN key Press the down arrow key until TPM is highlighted then press the space bar to change the TPM status to Enabled 5 Press the Y key to save the changes 6 Press END and then press the Y key to accept the changes The computer will restart RON gt In order to change the TPM setting when the Hide TPM setting is currently set to Yes switch the Hide TPM setting from Yes to No User s Manual 3 14 Hardware Utilities and Options Optional devices 1 To connect optional devices such as USB device or External monitor to the computer be sure to check the shape and orientation of the connector before connecting 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 ExpressCard E Smart Card E Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card E Additional memory module Peripheral devices E External monitor E USB FDD Kit E eSATA E TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator Other E Security lock ExpressCard i The computer is equipped with a single ExpressCard slot into which any ExpressCard device that meets industry standards either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor can be installed The slot supports hot plug conn
206. s and DVDs select the type of media you wish to create Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive 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 a When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN I ESC key be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre installed software without System Recovery Options When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Turn off your computer 2 While holding down 0 zero key on the keyboard turn on your computer 3 Amenu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions User s Manual 1 14 Getting Started Restoring the pre installed software fr
207. s controller 3 4 H Hard disk drive 3 3 automatic power off 3 6 Hard Disk Drive indicator 2 11 HDD Protection 4 35 Heat dispersal 3 7 4 39 Hibernation Mode 3 8 Hot keys 3 6 Brightness Down 5 4 Brightness Up 5 4 Hibernate 5 4 Lock 5 3 Mute 5 3 ODD 5 5 Output 5 4 Power Plan 5 3 Sleep 5 4 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge 5 5 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce 5 5 Touch Pad 5 4 Wireless 5 4 Zoom 5 5 HW Setup accessing 7 1 Boot priority 7 3 CPU 7 6 device config 7 7 display 7 2 general 7 2 User s Manual TECRA R10 keyboard 7 5 LAN 7 6 USB 7 7 window 7 1 Indicators 2 11 K Keyboard 5 1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5 2 FN Sticky key 5 5 Function keys F1 F12 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 problems 8 7 typewriter keys 5 1 Windows special keys 5 5 Keypad overlay 3 6 Arrow mode 5 6 Numeric mode 5 6 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 7 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 7 turning on the overlays 5 6 L LAN 3 5 4 32 active indicator 2 4 cable types 4 32 connecting 4 33 disconnecting 4 34 jack 2 4 Link indicator 2 4 problems 8 20 Media care 4 25 Card care 3 21 CD DVDs 4 25 Floppy diskettes 4 26 Memory card care 3 21 Memory 3 2 additional 3 32 installing 3 23 problems 8 17 removing 3 25 Index 2 Moving the computer 4 34 P Password power on 3 6 problems 8 7 Starting the computer by 6 17 Supervisor 6 16 user 6 14 Pointing Device Touch Pad 2 9 4 1 8 12 Touch Pad control b
208. s 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 Camera Assistant Software will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Some models are equipped with a Web Camera Please refer to the Web Camera section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T Some computers in this series have Bluetooth wireless communication function which eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers printers and mobile phones When it is enabled Bluetooth provides the wireless personal area network environment which is safe and trustworthy that is quick and easy Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN module that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Legal Footnote Wireless LAN s For more information regarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix H or click the 8 above Wireless WAN A Wireless WAN card supports HSPA and provides faster communications than previous Wireless
209. sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint firmware A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor s activities flash memory Non volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Information in flash memory remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to retain your fingerprint data See also memory Compare RAM and ROM floppy diskette A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data floppy diskette drive FDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy diskettes folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information User s Manual Glossary 7 Glossary H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only ha
210. should wait a few minutes before trying again If the battery still does not charge you should check that the power outlet the AC adaptor is connected to is supplying power this can be tested by plugging another appliance into it Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch if so it will not charge properly and should be allowed to reach room temperature before you try again Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure its connecting terminals are clean if necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth lightly dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery taking care to ensure that it is securely seated in the computer Check the Battery indicator if it does not glow allow the computer to charge the battery for at least twenty minutes If the Battery indicator starts to glow after this period allow the battery to continue to charge for at least another twenty minutes before turning on the computer However if the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life and should be replaced However if you do not believe the battery is at the end of its operating life you should speak to your reseller dealer or service provider If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery the battery might not charge to its full potential in these instances you should fully discharge the battery and then attempt to charge it again Check the Power saver
211. sor with a wet finger or any wet objects keep the sensor surface dry and free from water vapor Do not touch the sensor with a soiled or dirty finger as minute foreign particles of dust and dirt may scratch it Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any other object which may have a build up of static electricity on it Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of sensor failures especially when the weather is dry Clean the sensor with a lint free cloth do not use detergent or any other chemicals to clean the sensor Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate E Soaked or swollen finger for example as may occur after taking a bath Injured finger Wet finger Soiled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger User s Manual 4 3 Operating Basics Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate E Enroll two or more fingers E Enroll additional fingers if a recognition failure often occurs when using already enrolled fingers Check the condition of your finge
212. source or optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger User s Manual 6 7 Power and Power Up Modes Time Refer to User Information Guide about Charging time Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions E The battery is extremely hot or cold if the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity you should charge it at room temperature of between 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F E The battery is nearly completely discharged In this instance you should leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions E The battery has not been used for a long time E The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the system automatically turns itself off 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repea
213. ss your system eavesdrop or cause the loss or destruction of stored data E TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables such as desktop computers between your PC and other electronic devices example of printers and mobile phones You cannot use the computer s built in Bluetooth functions and an external Bluetooth adaptor simultaneously For reference Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features User s Manual 4 30 Operating Basics Dl 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 E Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message E Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems E Microsoft Windows Vista Information regarding the use
214. switch Not shown TOSHIBA Assist Touch Pad button control buttons TOSHIBA Presentation button Microphone Touch Pad Figure 2 6 The front of the computer with the display panel open Display hinges The display hinges allow the display panel to be position at a variety of easy to view angles Display screen Please be aware that when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor the image displayed on the internal screen will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power This difference in brightness levels is intended to save power when operating on batteries For more information on the computer s display please refer to the Display Controller and Video mode section in Appendix B Web Camera LED The Web Camera LED glows when the Web Camera is operating User s Manual 2 8 The Grand Tour O Web Camera Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons Microphone Keyboard Stereo speakers Power button TOSHIBA Assist button 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 Camera Assistant Software 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 The effective pixel count for this web camera is 0 3 mill
215. t fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable cold start Starting a computer that is currently off turning on the power COM1 COM2 COM3 and COM4 The names assigned to the serial and communication ports commands Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices User s Manual Glossary 4 Glossary compatibility 1 The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred 2 the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system computer program A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Setup program to control your system configuration controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboa
216. t Card device Some models are equipped with a Smart Card slot Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the Smart Card slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury User s Manual 2 5 The Grand Tour Back The following figure shows the computer s back Battery pack X Figure 2 4 The back of the computer Battery pack The battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For more detailed information on the use and operation of the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Underside The following figure shows the underside of the computer You should ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage Notch Battery lock Docking port Notch Battery release latch Memory module slot Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer User s Manual 2 6 The Grand Tour T 2 m O Notches Notches on the computer engage hooks on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator to ensure a secure connection Docking port This port enables connection of an optional TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator or a Slice Expansion Battery described in Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options E Only the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator
217. t be used with some discs on the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER User s Manual 4 24 Operating Basics Media care It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected when playing DVD Video Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback When playing DVD Video using battery power set the Power Options to High performance Screen savers will not display while playing a movie in the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER The computer will also not go into Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown while using TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Do not configure the Display automatic power off function to run while the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER is running Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Do not lock the computer using the Windows logo L keys or the Fn F1 keys when running the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD s DVD s and floppy diskettes Handle your media with care Following the simple precautions listed below will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it CD DVDs ili D Store your CD s and DVD s in the containers they originally came in to protect them and keep them clean Do not bend the CD s or DVD s Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mar the surface of the CD or DVD that contains the data Hold the CD or DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole any fingerprints on the surf
218. t these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity J Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods E Clicking the battery icon on the Taskbar E Via the Battery Status in the Windows Mobility Center window E You should wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time This is because the computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and then calculate the remaining operating time based on this together with the current power consumption E Please be aware that the actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time E With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease In view of this it will be noted that an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged User s Manual 6 8 Power and Power Up Modes Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge while how long the charge lasts in a battery depends on E Processor speed Screen brightness System Sleep Mode System Hibernation Mode Display power off period E Hard disk drive power off period How often and for how long you use the hard disk drive and external disk c drives for example optical disc and floppy diskette dri
219. tal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury E Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems User s Manual 3 24 Hardware Utilities and Options 8 The slot A is reserved for the first memory module Use the slot B for expanded memory If only one module is installed use the slot A Align the grooves along the edges of the memory module with the latches 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 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with two screws 1 Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed 10 11 Screws Memory module cover Figure 3 9 Seating the memory module cover Install the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required Turn your computer over Turn the computer on and make sure the added memory is recognized to confirm it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt System icon Removing a memory module To remove the memory module follow the steps as detaile
220. tations User s Manual D 4 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment D 2 8 2 4FH1 4 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 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 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 FAX 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Telecommunications Business Law The Name of the radio equipment EYTFXCS JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D07 0040001 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device User s Manual D 5 TOSHIBA Appendix E 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 followin
221. ter 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 While the computer is designed for rugged durability you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble free operation Before moving the computer it is recommended that you change the setting associated with the Hard Disk Drive Protection feature Please refer to the section Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection in this chapter for further information Make sure all disk disc activity has ended before moving the computer check that the HDD and other indicators on the front of the computer are off Turn off shut down the computer User s Manual 4 34 Operating Basics E Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer HM Close the display panel E Do not pick up the computer by its display panel E Before carrying your computer shut it down disconnect the AC adaptor and allow it to cool down a failure to follow this instruction may result in minor heat injury E Be careful not to subject the computer to impact or shock a failure to follow this instruction could result i
222. the drive User s Manual 7 9 HW Setup J J To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer 2 The following menu will be displayed with the following icons Built in hard disk drive CD ROM FDD or SD memory card Network LAN USB Memory boot Please note that a highlighted bar will only appear under the selected device 3 Use the left right cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and press ENTER If a Supervisor Password has been set manual boot device selection functions may be restricted The boot device selection methods described above will not change the boot priority settings that have been configured in HW Setup In addition if you press a key other than one of those listed or if the selected device is not installed the system will continue to boot according to the current and available settings in HW Setup HDD Priority Options If more than one hard disk drive is installed in the computer this option allows you to set the priority associated with hard disk drive detection the first hard disk drive detected that has a valid boot command on it will be the device from which the computer will start Built in HDD gt This option sets the priority as the built in hard USB disk drive followed by a USB memory device Default USB gt Built in This option sets the priority as a USB memory HDD device followed by the built in hard disk driv
223. the following items E TECRA R10 Portable Personal Computer E AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug E Battery pack Documentation E TECRA R10 User Information Guide E Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort E End User License Agreement If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately User s Manual 1 1 Getting Started Software The following Windows operating system and utility software are pre installed Microsoft Windows Vista TOSHIBA Value Added Package Recovery Disc Creator DVD Video Player TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA HDD Protection TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Face Recognition Is preinstalled in some models TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility Fingerprint Utility Online Manual E TECRA R10 User s Manual This manual User s Manual 1 2 Getting Started Getting Started 1 E All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time E Besure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for information on the safe and proper use of this computer It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer By following the recommendations in it you may reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your hand arms s
224. these details from the keyboard Just by swiping an enrolled finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled E Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through Internet Explorer E Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them is prevented E Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from a power saving mode such as Sleep Mode E Authentication of the User Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer Power on Security E Single Sign on feature TOSHIBA Face TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face Recognition 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 F TOSHIBA Face Recognition can only be used in models that have a Web Camera installed User s Manual 3 11 Hardware Utilities and Options DVD Video Player This software is provided for playback of DVD Video It has an on screen interface and functions Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER gt TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Refer to the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for more details For details on how to use TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER see the help file F E
225. tic characters into upper case while the Shift Lock function on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position E The SHIFT keys the Tab key and the BACK SPACE key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions Never remove the key caps on your keyboard Doing so could cause damage to the parts under the key caps User s Manual 5 1 The Keyboard Function keys F1 F12 The function keys not to be confused with the special FN key are the twelve keys at the top of your keyboard these keys function differently from other keys E E jji E E ji E E E E E Ed E a e 20 ef Bo vu axe w 9 9 i F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and when used in combination with the FN key those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on the computer Please refer to the section Soft keys FN key combinations in this chapter for further information taking care to note that the function executed by individual keys will depend on the software you are using Soft keys FN key combinations i The FN function is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Please note that some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations and that the soft key s
226. ting to CDs DVDs F When the power of the optical disc drive is off pressing the FN Tab keys I will turn the power of the optical disc drive on Furthermore it is possible to set it to turn the power of the optical disc drive on and eject the tray at the same time User s Manual 4 14 Operating Basics Loading discs To load CD DVDs follow the steps as detailed below 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly Disc tray Figure 4 4 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 3 Lay the CD DVD label side up in the disc tray Laser lens Figure 4 5 Inserting a CD DVD T When the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend J slightly over the CD DVD tray Therefore you will need to turn the CD DVD at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After seating the CD DVD however make sure it lies flat User s Manual 4 15 Operating Basics WN E Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as this could cause misalignment E 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 CD DVD until you feel it click into place The CD DVD should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base
227. to be registered 3 times An image of your fingerprint will be shown on the screen each time the fingerprint is successfully read Once the fingerprint is successfully read for the third time the message Successfully combined will be displayed beneath the fingerprint images When first registering a fingerprint the message We recommend enrolling at least two fingerprint images is shown Press the OK button The User s Fingers screen is displayed Click Exit to complete fingerprint registration It is strongly recommended that you register 2 or more fingerprints Repeat the procedure from step 3 to register another fingerprint How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Saved fingerprint data is stored in special non volatile memory inside the fingerprint sensor Therefore if you give the computer to someone else or dispose of it in any way the following process is recommended to delete your fingerprint information 1 To delete current user s information click Start gt All Programs gt TrueSuite Access Manager gt TrueSuite Access Manager To delete all users information click Start gt All Programs gt TrueSuite Access Manager gt TrueSuite Access Manager with Admin Privileges The Verify screen will be displayed so either swipe your registered finger or enter the Windows logon password and click the Next button User s Manual 4 5 Operating Basics 3 The User s Fingers screen is displayed H
228. to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions The computer is turned on The computer was shut down in either Sleep or Hibernation Mode Wake up on LAN is enabled Wake up on Wireless LAN is enabled The wireless communication switch is turned on E Be careful not to let screws or other foreign matter fall into the computer It could cause malfunction or electric shock E 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 oao op User s Manual 3 22 Hardware Utilities and Options Point to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer the Power indicator will flashes on for 0 5 seconds off for 0 5 seconds in the following ways E lf there is an error in only Slot A or no memory module is inserted in Slot A repeatedly flashes orange twice then green E If there is an error in Slot B repeatedly flashes orange then green twice E If there are errors in both Slot A and Slot B repeatedly flashes orange twice then green twice In all instances you should shut down the computer and remove the incompatible module s a Us
229. ton has the same functionality as the Connect display button in the Mobility Center Pressing this button when an external display is connected will open the Windows Vista TMM Transient Multimon Manager screen This sensor enables you to enroll and recognize a fingerprint For detailed information on Fingerprint Sensor refer to Chapter 4 Using the Fingerprint Sensor This switch senses when the display panel is either closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off On feature as appropriate For example when you close the display panel the computer enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down and then when you next open the display the computer will automatically start up and return you to the application you were previously working on You can specify within the Power Options To access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options Do not put any magnetic objects close to this switch as they may cause the F computer to automatically enter Hibernation Mode and shut down even if the Panel Power Off feature is disabled Bluetooth antenna Wireless LAN antennas Wireless WAN antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with a Bluetooth antenna Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless WAN antennas User s Manual 2 10 The Grand Tour Indicators This sect
230. tz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not correspond to 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 Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region For use in other regions please buy power cords that conform to safety rules and regulations in the particular region Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical out
231. uttons 2 9 4 1 Touch Pad location 2 8 using 4 1 Power button location 2 8 conditions 6 1 Hibernation Mode 1 10 indicators 6 4 panel on off 3 7 6 18 Shut Down mode Boot Mode 1 7 Sleep Mode 1 8 System Auto Off 6 18 turning off 1 7 turning on 1 7 Problems AC power 8 5 Additional memory module 8 17 Analyzing the problem 8 2 Battery 8 6 Bluetooth 8 21 DVD Super Multi drive 8 9 eSATA device 8 17 ExpressCard 8 11 External monitor 8 19 Fingerprint Sensor 8 14 Hard disk drive 8 8 Hardware and system checklist 8 3 Internal display panel 8 8 Keyboard 8 7 LAN 8 20 Overheating power down 8 5 Password 8 7 Pointing device 8 12 Power 8 4 Real Time Clock 8 7 Recovery Discs 8 21 User s Manual TECRA R10 SD SDHC memory card 8 11 Self test 8 4 Smart Card 8 12 Sound system 8 18 System start up 8 4 TOSHIBA support 8 22 Touch Pad 8 12 USB device 8 15 USB floppy diskette drive 8 10 USB mouse 8 13 Wireless LAN 8 20 Processor 3 1 R Recovery Discs 1 15 problems 8 21 Recovery hard disk drive 1 14 Restarting the computer 1 12 S SD Card indicator 2 11 SD SDHC memory card 3 18 formatting 3 20 inserting 3 19 note 3 18 problems 8 11 removing 3 20 Security lock 3 31 location 2 2 Sleep Mode setting 1 8 System automatic 3 6 Slice Expansion Battery 3 32 6 5 Slice Expansion Battery adaptor 3 32 Smart Card 3 17 inserting 3 17 problems 8 12 removing 3 18 Soft keys enhanced keyboard 5 2 ENTER 5 3 ScrLock 5
232. ve How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as ExpressCards to which the battery supplies power Whether you enable Sleep Mode which can conserve battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the keyboard closing the display saves power The environmental temperature operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals you should always ensure the terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Retaining data with power off Refer to User Information Guide about Retaining time Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery packs E Atleast once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power if it does not turn on then go to Step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If you find that the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged however if the Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery conditio
233. ve battery power This can be specified in the Power Options This feature automatically turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the display panel is opened This can be specified in the Power Options When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down This can be specified in the Power Options To protect against overheating the processor has an internal temperature sensor so that if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered This can be specified in the Power Options This feature uses the acceleration sensor built in the computer to detect vibration and shocks and automatically moves the hard disk drive s read write head to a safe position in order to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head to disk contact Refer to the Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for more details E The TOSHIBA HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged E TOSHIBA HDD Protection cannot be used in models that are equipped with SSD User s Manual 3 7 Hardware Utilities and Options Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode USB Sleep and Charge function This feature lets you turn off the powe
234. wenty one fingerprint patterns You might be able to register more fingerprint patterns depending on the sensor memory usage 1 To run this program click Start gt All Programs gt TrueSuite Access Manager gt TrueSuite Access Manager You are also able to start the Fingerprint Enrollment Wizard by using the following methods E Click the Fingerprint Application icon in the Taskbar 2 The Verify screen will be displayed enter the Windows logon password and click the Next button User s Manual 4 4 Operating Basics 1 On the User s Fingers screen click the box above the finger you wish to register If any of the previously enrolled fingerprints is selected again the latest information will be enrolled and any previous information over written The Fingerprint Enrollment screen will be displayed and the tutorial will begin First click Replay video and confirm the proper movement for the finger you wish to register Then confirm the message displayed on this screen and ensure that there is a check mark in the Run Interactive Tutorial box Once this has been done click Next At the Scanning Practice screen you are able to practice swiping three times your finger to ensure you use the correct method Click Try again to if you wish to practice again You have finished practicing click Next button Register your fingerprint on the Fingerprint Image Capture screen Let the computer read the finger
235. write or rewrite any information Before you enter either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode take care to ensure that any DVD RAM writing has been completed In this instance writing is finished if you can eject the DVD RAM media Be sure to close all other software programs except for the writing software itself Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the processor Operate the computer at its full power settings do not use any power saving features Do not write information while virus checking software is running instead wait for it to finish then disable the virus protection applications including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use any hard disk utilities including those that are intended to enhance hard disk drive access speeds as they may cause unstable operation and damage data CD RW Ultra Speed media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged You should always write from the computer s hard disk drive onto the CD DVD do not try to write from shared devices such as a server or any other network device Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed therefore operation with other software applications cannot be guaranteed User s Manual 4 21 Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual
236. y enhanced keyboard Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow Mode To turn on Arrow Mode press FN F10 the Arrow Mode indicator lights and you are able to access cursor and page control functions by using the keys You are able to press FN F10 again to turn off this overlay function Numeric Mode To turn on Numeric Mode press FN F11 the Numeric Mode indicator lights and you are able to access numeric characters by using the keys You are able to press FN F11 again to turn off this overlay function J ener ys EEE ETI TEE a TI TETIT a ETETETTE TTT 2 O rl a O 1 a Figure 5 2 The numeric keypad overlay User s Manual 5 6 The Keyboard Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off 1 2 3 Hold down FN key and press any other key this key will operate as if the overlay were off Type upper case characters by holding down FN SHIFT and pressing a character key Release FN key to continue using the selected overlay function Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard function you can temporarily use the keypa
237. y 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 User s Manual G 1 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 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 E Double click TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor in the Welcome Center E Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt PC Health Monitor H Click the icon 2 in the notification area then click the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor is not enabled Please click here for more details message when it is displayed No matter which method is used the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor explanation screen will be displayed Clicking Next will display the PC Health Monitor Software Notice amp Acceptance screen Please carefully read the information displayed Selecting Please enable software now agree with the terms and conditions and use and sharing of the i
238. yboard is connected to a USB port moving the mouse keyboard will wakeup the computer The USB Wakeup function operates under Windows Vista operating system and it works for all USB ports The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption the cooling system and HDD Drop sensor It alerts users of specific system conditions via pop up messages It also tracks the usage of the computer and related devices logging the service relevant information on the computer s hard disk drive Refer to Appendix G TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Value Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre installed on the computer TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements This utility controls the following computer button functions E TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Presentation The starting application from the button can be changed This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the Windows Desktop or the zoom factor associated with specific supported applications The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested User s Manual 3 9 Hardware
239. yer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media recorder E If you add data to a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD R or DVD R Double Layer disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances For example it cannot be read under 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me while in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later and in Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 In addition to this some DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD R RW drives cannot read this added data regardless of the operating system H TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar utility Mm When you back up a DVD disc be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backed up correctly Mm When you back up a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW disc be sure to use the same type of disc User s Manual 4 23 Operating Basics E You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Data Verification To verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD DVD you should follow the steps below before you be

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