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Toshiba PT530U02500E Laptop User Manual

1. Touch pad Primary control button Secondary contro button Sample Illustration The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation NOTE The pointer is the icon usually an arrow that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer 70 Getting Started Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device To Do the following Move the on screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to move the pointer To move the pointer a longer distance slide your finger several times across the touch pad in the preferred direction Select an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to select 2 Doone of the following Tap the touch pad once OR Press and release the primary left hand contro button Open or activate an Move the pointer to the item you want to item open activate 2 Doone of the following Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR Press and release the primary control button twice in rapid succession Right click an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to right click 2 Press and release the secondary control button This feature varies by program Check your program documentation for specific instructions on
2. 52 Recovering to out of box state recommended recovery method 54 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 56 Recovering to a custom size partition 59 Creating recovery media ccecceeecseeseeeeeeee 61 Restoring from recovery Media cccceee 64 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive cceeee 66 Checking the internal storage drive Operating status cece ccecsecseesecseeseesseseeees 67 Installing drivers and applications 0 67 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 68 Adjusting touch pad settings ccceeeee 72 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 72 Scrolling with the touch pad ccccceecceeeee 73 Control buttons Aeeeeeeeieee este ence ee enieane tenere entnetet 73 Connecting an external device 73 Using external display devices cccccceeceeeees 74 Selecting video Cables ccccscccceecseeseees 74 Connecting an HDMI compatible television or display device cceeeees 74 Contents 21 Connecting an external monitor or projector 75 Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPport te a aitese ot ccacsarsncnsinecnsdiatic 75 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 75 Adjusting the quality of the external display 77 Customizing your computer s settings
3. Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or K In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized 14 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Not all devices are available on all models Information for Wi Fi WiMAX WiMAX connectivity requires a WiMAX enabled device and subscription to a WiMAX broadband service WiIMAX connectivity may require you to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost Availability of WiIMAX is limited check with your service provider for details on availability and network limitations Broadband performance and results may vary due to environment factors and other variables IMP
4. 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard TOSHIBA Sample Image Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard i lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option gt Recovery of Factory Default Software Recover to out of box state Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive ner comm Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to out of box state TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard lt Recovery of Factory Default Software gt Please select a recovery method Recover to out of box state Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Recover to a custom size partition E coa J new cm Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding see Backing up your work on page 84 ese Click Next to begin the recovery When the process is comple
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6. Sample Illustration Inserting memory media CAUTION When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data 116 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the Memory card reader Removing memory media 1 vo Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons button a if necessary in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware If the computer has a spring loaded adapter slot see step 2 otherwise skip to step 3 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media CAUTION Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Exploring Your Computer s Features T Using the eSATA USB combo port Using the eSATA USB combo port Available on certain models Your computer includes an eSATA USB combo port which can be used with both eSATA external Serial Advan
7. 26 Your computer is ENERGY STAR qualified Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency s EPA ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to dim the display after 10 minutes of inactivity and enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system after 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button See the Mobile Computing section of the Toshiba User s Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy When considering additions to your home office purchase products that have earned the ENERGY STAR for all your equipment Introduction 2 y needs which can save you money save energy and help protect the climate Visit http www energystar gov or http www energystar gov powermanagement for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program NOTE NOTE NOTE This computer is compatible with European Union Directive
8. Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the following steps 1 2 3 4 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Control Panel In the list that appears above click on your selection Click Choose when to turn off the display in the left pane To turn off the display select Never in the drop down lists Click Save changes The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 2 3 4 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize in the menu Click Screen Saver in the lower right corner of the window Select None from the Screen saver drop down list Click OK If Something Goes Wrong 13 Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 79 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your internal storage drive Use Windows to back up files or the entire computer to an optical disc or external hard disk Here are some ways you can do this h Use the Windows operating system to back up files or your entire computer t
9. ConfigFree Status of Wireless Connection switch ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor xT TOSHIBA Connectivity Doctor o Communication problems are indicated by an X symbol Profile l Edit Devices Status ii All Devices PC All Devices Disconnected E u n x Disconnected KO Wireless LAN patsy Disconnected E Dial up Wireless EJ wan Disabled GD Bluetooth Switch Status On a Firewall On Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in profiles ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings If you visit a client company occasionally for example you can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless netwo
10. printer memory and an ExpressCard Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it Getting Started 3 Connecting to a power source CO To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor See Connecting to a power source on page 39 NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery AWARNING Never pull on a power cord cable to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury AWARNING Always confirm that the power plug and extension cable plug if used has been fully inserted into the socket to ensure a secure electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury AMARNING Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or
11. 56 recycle bin icon 108 registering computer 42 removing an optical disc with computer on 89 and optical disc with computer off 89 battery from the computer 101 Index 21 5 ExpressCard 114 software memory module 49 Setup Wizard 42 memory module slot cover 46 software program restore points starting 82 troubleshooting 174 restoring your work 84 running computer on battery power 90 S safety computer 105 disposing of batteries 104 icons 29 precautions 36 safety precautions battery 103 saving files 84 Search programs and files field starting a program 83 secondary button 68 selecting a place to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 74 setting low battery notifications 96 setting up AC adaptor 39 adding memory optional 43 communications 110 computer 38 software Setup Wizard 42 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 77 display output 76 Shut down button 44 computer 44 Sleep mode hot key 187 starting from Start menu 83 solid state drive SSD 86 sounds recording 111 speakers using external 112 start button 109 starting a program 82 Search programs and files field 83 Windows Start menu 83 starting a program from Start 83 Startup menu problem solving 157 supervisor password deleting 127 supervisor password set up 126 system indicator lights AC power 39 drive in use indicator 86 LEDs 41 94 95 112 T taking care of battery 103 taskbar 109 television adjusting
12. Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than some external media and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Glossary 203 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface An interface used to transmit
13. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard TOSHIBA Sample Image Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option Recovery of Factory Default Software Recover to out of box state Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive Next gt Cancel Sample Image Selecting a Process screen Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to a custom size partition lt Recovery of Factory Default Software gt Please select a recovery method D Recover to out of box state Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Recover to a custom size partition lt tock nen Concer Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C field to set the partition size 8 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding see Backing up yo
14. Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab 22 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect amp Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents F CONNECT Ku c PC Diagnostic HDD Te rool Protection o SECURE l PROTECT amp FIX ol OPTIMIZE You can protect your computer and easily fix it Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect amp Fix tab Utilities 23 TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Hardware Settings TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility K Ww al TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents Blom 2 ty m s H Mowe Accessitelity TOSHMA TOSHMA TOSHMA Face TOSHIBA Nutten Support Hardwa Recognition Seep Uvity 9 SECURE 5 Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab 2 4 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click the Start button and
15. Some people find it comfortable to occasionally stand while using the notebook To do this properly the notebook needs to be on an elevated surface Make sure you follow the Good Working Posture points mentioned above while working Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work amp Take short strategically spaced rest breaks to avoid eye strain and body fatigue For example stand up and walk around or stretch for a few minutes every hour Taking regular breaks is especially important if you are working long hours on your computer or working on a deadline If stress at work is affecting your health try to identify the sources of the stress and evaluate ways to reduce the stress Mobile computing tips When using the notebook at airports on airplanes or trains or at meetings make sure that you take the time to consider the points just mentioned When working on the road it may be difficult to set up the notebook in an optimal position In these situations it is important that you take frequent breaks and change your posture frequently to relieve the excess loads on your body K7 Be creative when in a hotel room use a rolled up blanket or pillows to provide back support or to provide arm support To position the computer at a good height remember to operate the computer on a hard flat stable surface Using your computer on a carpet blanket or other soft materials can block the air vents including those l
16. The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard based user password authentication system when booting up The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used for user logon The user s fingerprint is read if the system recognizes the fingerprint the user is automatically logged on Fingerprint utility limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error free TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint 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 fingerprint software or utility Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility To access the Fingerprint Authentication Utility click the Start button and in the Search field type Fingerprint Utility In the list that appears above click on your selection NOTE It is recommended that you complete the Fingerprint practice tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment The Fingerprint practice tutorial shows how to achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples If you choose to use this utility it is strongly recommended that you delete your fingerprint template data before transferring ownership or disposing of your computer Otherwise personal information and or proprietary information on the internal storage drive may be viewed by a third party For details on how to dele
17. When setting up passwords keep the following in mind amp The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn F1 To unlock your system press any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows Logon screen will appear Select your user name and enter your password if any 26 Utilities Setting passwords Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password CAUTION lf you choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password ina location where you can later access it should you not remember it TOSHIBA is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer To set a supervisor password 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side click the Secur
18. change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options s Repair Your Computer Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking C2 C Ww Ww K kod Safe Mode with Command Prompt 0 Ww Enable Boot Logging Enable low resolution video 640 x 480 Last Known Good Configuration advanced K K Ww Ww 0 Ww Directory Services Restore Mode K Ww Debugging Mode K Ww Disable automatic restart on system failure 0 Ww Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows Normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys Windows displays information about each option at the bottom after Description See your Windows documentation for further explanation 58 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites y
19. in the Search field type HDD Protection Utility In the list that appears above click on your selection or click the HDD Protection icon in the We Protect amp Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears r 1 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties xX TOSHIBA HDD Protection Using the acceleration sensor built in the PC HDD Protection detects vibration shocks and similar signs in the PC and automatically moves the HDD head to a safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head to disk contact HDD Protection Choose whether to enable or disable HDD Protection gt ON OFF Detection Level Higher Detection Level is more sensitive for the movement OFF HIGH t gt Battery cy O Leves AC Power Ey O Level 3 Display icon on the Notification area Taskbar Default 3D Viewer Cancel Apply Sample Image TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enable HDD protection or select OFF to disable HDD protection 3 Set the battery and AC power detection levels as desired 4 Click OK 3 A Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Mouse In the list that appears above click on your selection or click the P Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist
20. in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears above click on your selection 2 Click Next Toshiba Application and Driver Installer TOSHIBA aiircttonrtoyou saem hatal applications and divers a rch aperating Comectty or add software that was not part dhe dind prenatal Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Utilities 25 Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again TOSHIBA supports several types of passwords on your computer An instant password Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily NOTE You need to have created a password for your Windows account to use an instant password amp A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting the computer A supervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions
21. memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See Central Processing Unit CPU 200 Glossary CPU
22. see TOSHIBA Sleep Utility on page 137 The eSATA device is not recognized from Sleep or Hibernation mode A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer s eSATA USB combo port available on certain models while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode If this occurs disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on NOTE Before connecting the eSATA device to your computer and external power source read the documentation that came with the device and follow the manufacturer s instructions If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Z Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information If Something Goes Wrong 79 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites For the detailed specifications for your comput
23. the Windows operating system on page 175 HINT Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external hard drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive use the Restore option in the Windows Backup and Learning the Basics 85 Using the optical disc drive Restore program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files Back up or restore your files amp Backup in progress Backup Leston 27 OB tree of 22 G8 y Beckup sue Not Avedstie in progress Never Contents Fides in Mbeanes and personai folders fee al wens H hedis Every Sunday at 700 PM Fastere You can restore your files that were backed up on the curent location Qee erv fiie Qsciect another back Sample Image Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the internal storage drive Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is a popular medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features tha
24. B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 Click Start Help and Support gt All Programs earch programs and files Shut down gt Start button Shut down button Sample Image Shut down button Getting Started 45 Adding memory optional 2 Click the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu The computer closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the memory module Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Sleep configuration will not be saved 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer and then place the computer upside down on the cloth 5 Remove the main battery For information on removing the main battery see Removing the battery from the computer on page 101 Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover 46 Getting S
25. CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1 1 1 SHIBAURA MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2012 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited 17 Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
26. Computer s Features Setting up for communications To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated taskbar button Notification area The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and displays notifications To learn more about each task position the pointer over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the notification area are Current time Power usage mode network connectivity status and speaker volume To activate a specific task click the appropriate notification area icon Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet A way to connect to the ISP for example Wi Fi LAN Broadband connection etc o Using Wireless LAN connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software external hardware or services Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for ca
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28. Keys TOSHIBA Card 182 erkerConts Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view The Cards appear when you press the Fn key NOTE Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls To use the Hot Key Cards 1 Press and hold the Fn key The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen Me Pee Or Oe Pre Pe Pes ee ee ees ee om am a ome axe mame aap ae C Teo es wa Sample Image Hot Key Card display 2 Select the desired option The selected Card is displayed full size with its available options below it All other Cards are again hidden from view To use a Hot Key Card using a hot key 1 Press and hold the Fn key 2 Press the hot key associated with the desired function The associated hot key Card appears at the top of the screen with its available options below it 3 To cycle through the displayed options hold down Fn and press the hot key repeatedly Release the Fn key when the desired option is selected Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 83 Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available hot key functions NOTE Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot k
29. Manager window click the Action menu and select Scan for Hardware changes Restart the computer normally If the issue is not resolved contact the card manufacturer for additional troubleshooting assistance Hot swapping removing one ExpressCard and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove an ExpressCard 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons button a if necessary in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon If Something Goes Wrong Printer problems 1 69 2 Click Eject device name for the device you want to remove The Safe To Remove Hardware message appears 3 Remove the device CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported The system does not recognize your ExpressCard Refer to the ExpressCard documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems An ExpressCard error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the
30. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRO
31. The Mouse Properties screen appears The settings you can change are divided into these categories K gt Buttons KZ Ww Pointers KZ Ww Pointer Options CZ kod Hardware Advanced You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click OK KZ Utiliti TOSHIBA Hardware ne 1 35 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system To access it Click the Start button and in the Search field type HWSetup In the list that appears above click on your selection or click Aa the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in the Optimize tab ey of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears TOSHIBA Keyboard USB SATA LAN Advanced General Display l CPU l Boot Setting TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your computer Setup BIOS Version 0 70 12 16 2010 EC Version 0 80 Sample Image TOSHIBA HWSetup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs Advanced Allows you to enable disable the ports and features on your computer gt oO Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer
32. To swap sides select Swap Image Display Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness This hot key increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options F6 F7 Brightness Sample Image Display brightness Move the slider or press the appropriate hot key repeatedly to decrease or increase the display brightness Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards 9 Hot key functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices F8 Ky This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer The wireless modes are C b K kod K Ww Wi Fi enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module Wireless WAN 3G enabled Enables just the Wireless WAN 3G module All disabled Disables the Bluetooth Wi Fi and Wireless WAN 3G modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth Wi Fi and Wireless WAN 3G modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options 600000 Sample Image Wireless communication options C Ww To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select To enable Wireless WAN 3G select To enable all select To disable all select To cancel select Available on certain model
33. U N Click the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side click the Secure tab Click the User Password icon Click Delete Follow the on screen instructions to remove the user password NOTE This will remove the user password only Utilities 29 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Your computer may come with the TOSHIBA Face Recognition utility This utility provides another way to log on to your computer NOTE For high security purposes TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows passwords To ensure the security of your system use your established Windows passwords to log on Please refer to the online help file to learn more about this utility and what it offers K Ww Setting up a Face Recognition account K Ww Registering a user image K Ww Updating a user image K Ww Changing a user image K7 Ww Deleting a user image 2 Ww Configuring Settings K Ww Authentication Functions Please note that some changes to the likeness of a registrant such as hair style changes or wearing a cap or glasses may affect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant s image has been registered TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identification of a use
34. amber during charging either a battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the battery pack See Changing the main battery on page 100 for information on replacing the main battery Mobile Computing 95 Monitoring main battery power g HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light 4 with the ON OFF light When the ON OFF light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Sleep command AC power light lt a a o indicator lights Ya ON OFF o Battery light Internal storage drive light Memory card reader light Wireless WAN Wireless indicator light _ Indicator light Available on certain models Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait a few moments after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations vill Move the pointer over the power icon in the notification area see Finding your way around the desktop on page 108 for more information on the notification area A pop up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity grad
35. another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the ON OFF indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on Also try turning the computer off and then on If you are using an AC adaptor verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator is glowing the computer is connected to a live external power source The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens Verify that the active program accepts text input Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Sleep mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Then shut down the computer via software or follow the steps if your program stops responding see Problems that are easy to fix on page 153 If Something Goes Wrong 55 Problems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE Windows Error Recovery Windows did not shut down successfully message To continue select Start Windows normally This can happen if the computer was put into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed a program or driver may have prevented Windows from sh
36. by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s ports Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions s This device may not cause harmful interference s This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba s Support Website at support toshiba com Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform la norme NMB 003 du Canada Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance CAUTION Bluctoottf and Wireless LAN devices operate within the sam
37. cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor An on screen symbol usually a flashing vertical line that indicates the position where characters will appear when you enter data D default tThe setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user Direct Current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare Alternating Current AC Direct Memory Access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of material designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare
38. compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Mobile Computing 05 Traveling tips AWARNING Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 In addition Toshiba s recycling initiatives include recycling programs events and consumer promotions For details please visit us toshiba com green Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation For more information and for drop off loca
39. computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer WARNING Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following gt Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setting up your computer S TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to and including Setting up your software on page 42 before adding amp external or internal components to your computer These components include but are not limited to a mouse keyboard
40. disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as hard disks Compare disc See also hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on external media or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads Glossary 201 document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press and release the pointing device s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the mouse button while moving the pointer to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM Digital Versatile or Video Disc Read Only Memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM emula
41. fails 168 ExpressCard not recognized 169 external display problems 163 external keyboard 162 external monitor 163 good computing habits 173 hard disk drive is slow 165 Help and Support Windows operating system 158 high pitched noise 167 installing hardware software 176 keyboard 162 keyboard will not respond 154 memory problems 160 missing files trouble accessing a drive 164 on screen eject button 166 optical disc drive 165 power and batteries 160 printer 169 restore points 174 screen does not look correct flickers 163 slow Internet connection 158 sound system 166 trouble running discs 166 trouble running programs 165 URL address not found 158 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 177 USB Wakeup function Index 21 T does not work 178 Windows Start menu Windows operating system not starting a program 83 working 156 wireless networking 110 wireless networking 170 troubleshooting 170 Trusted Platform Module TPM 142 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 177 USB Wakeup function does not work 178 user password deleting 128 user password setting 127 using a microphone 111 computer lock 78 DVDs 85 expansion port 117 ExpressCard 113 hot key to set a power plan 99 Memory card reader 114 optical disc drive 85 TOSHIBA eco power plan 99 Web Camera 112 using the keyboard 80 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 68 Utilities 118 V video projector adjusting display 77 W watrant
42. if you are in Extended Display Mode NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on K2 Ww Built in display only K kod Built in display and external monitor simultaneously C Ww External monitor only K Ww Built in display and TV or other external video device K kod TV or other external video device K Ww External monitor and TV io Aa Built in display and external monitor extended mode Built in display and TV extended mode External monitor and TV extended mode K K Ww Axa C kod Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options o0 eGo Sample Image Display mode options window 190 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Cycle through the display modes then select the desired mode Not all functions are supported on all models NOTE Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode Built in Display and External Monitor or Built in Display and TV In extended desktop mode the image is split into two sides one side per display device
43. information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial 206 Glossary password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a computer to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointer An icon usually an arrow that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse Used to point to and select activate on screen items such as icons menu items and buttons The shape and purpose of the pointer varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing pointing device Any device such as the touch pad
44. may need to change the input on your television or external display device See the User s manual for your external display device 16 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously NOTE To configure your display select the output configuration option by pressing Fn F5 Depending upon the type and number of external display devices connected to your computer your available display options will vary but will include some or all of the following Built in display only gt CZ Built in display and external monitor simultaneously Z kod External monitor only KZ Ww Built in display and TV or other external video device KZ Ww TV or other external video device Z kod External monitor and TV Built in display and external monitor extended mode K KZ Ww Built in display and TV extended mode CZ External monitor and TV extended mode o kod Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop OOOO Sample Image Display options window 2 Release the Fn and F5 keys Getting Started TI Customizing your computer s settings Adjusting the quality of the external display
45. may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 42 Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the computer You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure Getting Started Adding memory optional A CAUTION lf the computer has been running recently the memory module s may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot Allow the module s to cool to room temperature before replacing it Avoid touching the cover the module s and the surrounding area before they have cooled Failure to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a small Phillips screwdriver of the correct size that is in good condition Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules CAUTION Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode data will be lost NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot
46. module toward the socket aligning the connector s notch with the matching key in the socket Sample Illustration Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot s socket at approximately a 30 degree angle to the horizontal surface of the computer Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the socket 48 Getting Started Adding memory optional 13 Once the module s connector is fully inserted into the socket press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket These latches should snap into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 12 13 Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place Slot B Slot A Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw 15 Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 102 Getting
47. on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the reader Ww Do not paste stickers or write on the reader Do not touch the reader with a finger or any object with built up static electricity Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition om Wash and dry your hands thoroughly om Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of reader failures especially during dry seasons such as winter Clean the reader with a lint free cloth Do not use detergent to clean the reader Utilities 45 Fingerprint Authentication Utility gt 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 Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath 0 Ww Injured finger K kod Wet finger Soiled or oily finger K Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognitio
48. on certain models or by connecting an optional external microphone Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the computer 2 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Sound Recorder In the list that appears above click on your selection J Sound Recorder_ Start Recording 0 00 00 He Start Recording Stop Recording button Sample Image Sound Recorder screen 2 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the Web Camera 3 Click the Start Recording button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop Recording button The Save As dialog box appears 6 To save the file type a file name and then click Save Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on th
49. or a mouse that enables you to move the pointer on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See Central Processing Unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date RAM Random Access Memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM Glossary 207 Random Access Memory See RAM Read Only Memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A Flash drive is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the compute
50. or close the display panel CAUTION l0 avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Setting up your software CAUTION When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely NOTE The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software Follow the on screen instruc
51. own management utility If it does the utility may be disabling the Windows operating system wireless management utility in which case you must use the adapter s management utility If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to determine if this is the case contact that vendor s support group for further advice 172 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following steps 1 2 3 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray Use the DVD Player software that came with your computer to view DVD movies Clean the disc and try again A dirty drive can also cause audio problems If you have tried several discs and all fail consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned Verify that your computer recognizes your optical disc drive by clicking Start and then Computer The optical disc drive should appear in the list See Checking device properties on page 159 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical disc drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title
52. same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region Utilities 49 ConfigFree You may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via the Windows Control Panel Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA s obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way TOSHIBA s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply ConfigFree NOTE All references to Bluetooth in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth is available on your system ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks NOTE For more information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following 2 gt Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 150 Profile Settings The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 151 Getting Sta
53. select a category that shows the type of passwords or other security features that can be used in that scenario The available categories are oe Boot Setting Select this category to set up security features that will prevent an unauthorized user from even starting up your machine K BIOS User Password Set up a power on password in the system BIOS HDD User Password Set up a BIOS password and use the same password for a hard disk password Fingerprint Authentication Register your fingerprints to be used in place of a BIOS and or HDD password when requested K Ww K7 Ww K Ww K Ww Ww Utilities 31 TOSHIBA Security Assist Log on Settings Select this category to set up security options that protect individual user accounts Password of current user Check the status of the Windows password for the account to which you are currently logged on Password of all users Check the status of the Windows password for any additional Windows accounts on this computer 0 Ba C Ww Fingerprint Authentication Register your fingerprints to be used in place of your Windows account password to log onto your personal account Resume Setting Select this category to configure which security options you want to use when your system resumes from Sleep or Hibernation a Screen Saver Set up what you want your system to do when it comes back from the Windows
54. serious injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center lt Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer lt Computer base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin CAUTION Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to K2 Ww drop a heavy object onto the computer It could damage the computer or cause system failure Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk disc or flash media may damage the disk disc or flash media the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on some disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could damage the disc and possibly lose data 38 Getting Started Setting up your computer Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a
55. the computer off 89 Toshiba s online resources ccceececeeeeceeseceereees 89 22 Contents Chapter 3 Mobile COMPUTING ccsssssscsseecsssessecssseessseessees 90 Toshiba s energy Saver G SIQN ccccccceecseeeeees 90 Running the computer on battery power 90 Battery Notice os cncctesreiccatntrh sia eeecee ec eastdersacn 90 Power Management ccccscceeecseseseeees 91 Using additional batteries ccccceseeeees 92 Charging the main battery ccc ce ceeceeeeeee 92 Charging the RTC battery 93 Monitoring main battery POW 94 Determining remaining battery power 95 What to do when the main battery runs low 96 Setting battery notifications cece 96 Conserving battery POWEF ccceseeseteeeeees 97 Power PINS ararsa nne 98 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 99 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 99 Changing the main battery cece ceeeeeeeees 100 Removing the battery from the computer 101 Inserting a Charged battery 0 0 cece 102 Taking care of your battery cccceceeeeee 103 Safety precautions sicicesicssctsictunidsssonudentacadncacecs 103 Maintaining your battery cece 104 Disposing of used batteries 0 0 0 ce ceeeeeeeees 104 Traveling tips sa tessa accesses esata ccttceesatetteass 105 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 10
56. the program first you have four options You can Use the Search programs and files field in the Start menu Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu The next two sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu and the Search programs and files field Learning the Basics 83 Starting a program Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This example uses the Start menu s Search programs and files field to start WordPad 1 Click Start to display the Start menu The Search programs and files field appears at the bottom of the Start menu Default Programs Search programs Help and Support and files field gt All Programs Search programs and files Shut down gt Sample Image Search programs and files field in Start menu 2 Start typing the program s name wordpad in the Search programs and files field As you type all matching files and programs are displayed in a separate window 3 In the search results window click WordPad under Programs Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start and then All Programs The Windows operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs
57. to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management Glossary 209 W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index A AC adaptor 39 AC power 91 AC power light 39 accessing network 111 adding memory check total memory 52 memory optional 43 optional external devices 43 adequate ventilation cooling fan 38 adjusting touch pad settings 70 audio features 111 B backing up files 79 84 battery battery life 90 Call2Recycle 105 care 103 104 changing 100 charge indicator light 41 charging 41 charging the real time clock RTC 93 conserving power 97 determine remaining power 95 disposal 104 indicator light 95 installation 100 102 low charge 96 maintaining 104 maximum capacity 90 monitoring power 41 94 power management 91 power options 96 power plan 186 purchase additional 92 real time clock RTC 91 recharge time 90 removing 101 RTC memory 91 running computer on battery power 90 safety pre
58. 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment ROHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet ROHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply Some software may differ from its retail version if available and may not include user manuals or all program functionality The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at support toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effor
59. 7 Exploring the desktop sccssssessseseesseersees 107 Finding your way around the desktop 108 Setting up for communications cee 110 Connecting your computer to a network 111 Exploring audio features ccccccccecseeessees 111 Recording SOUMOS wisccsenscesiuccisnsseacewnkececeearkontst 111 Using external speakers or headphonesg 112 Using the Web Camera ccccccccccseesecsseseensens 112 Using an ExpressCard c cccsccessesseeeeessene 113 Inserting an ExpressCard u 113 Removing an ExpressCard c ccccceescceeee 114 Contents 23 Using the Memory card reader 114 Inserting memory MEIA ceesceeeeeseeeees 115 Removing memory Media ccceceeeeeeees 116 Using the eSATA USB combo port c 117 Using the expansion port cccccceseeeeseeeeseees 117 Chapter 5 Utilities essssseecsseessscsseecssssesseecsseessseesseessnees 118 TOSHIBA ASSIS lice ticosesers ee tsicactitencernucnsdenaccapeeaiees 119 COMING G 0 sacanear 120 SEGUO aa E ecaacan 121 Protect amp e FiXa E 122 Optimize eee eee ee cate ren Renae aeRO 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer cece 124 Setting PASSWORDS ceil sacdssdedccinsenastarearnuewientecs 125 Using an instant paSSWOMd ccccseseeereeee 125 Using a supervisor PaSSWOMC ccceceeeees 126 USING a user password ccccccceeeeeseeeseseeees 127 TOSHIBA Face Recognitio
60. 8 disposing of used batteries 104 double click 73 DVD removing with computer off 89 21 2 Index removing with computer on 89 DVD player troubleshooting 172 DVDs using 85 E eco Utility button 99 eject button optical disc drive 86 eject optical disc drive 86 enabling touch pad 72 192 eSATA troubleshooting 178 eSATA USB combo port Using 117 using 117 expansion capability 117 expansion port using 117 exploring desktop 107 ExpressCard inserting 113 removing 114 troubleshooting 167 using 113 ExpressCard problems computer stops working 168 errors 169 hot swapping fails 168 not recognized 169 slot appears dead 167 external display device DisplayPort 74 HDMI Out port 74 RGB monitor port 74 external display adjusting 77 F files backing up 79 84 restore 84 saving 84 fingerprint authentication 143 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 143 function keys 81 H headphones using 112 Help and Support troubleshooting 158 Hibernation mode hot key 188 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 191 display brightness 190 Hibernation mode 188 keyboard overlays 193 Lock Instant security 185 optical disk drive 183 Output Display switch 189 power plan 186 Sleep mode 187 using to set a power plan 99 volume mute 184 zoom 193 zoom in 193 zoom out 193 Hot Key Cards 181 Hot key functions 183 l icon desktop 108 moving to desktop 108 recycle bin 108 safety 29 insertin
61. 87 inserting an optical disc 87 21 4 Index manual eject hole 86 playing optical media 87 recording optical media 88 removing a disc 89 solid state drive SSD 86 troubleshooting 165 using 85 86 optical discs troubleshooting 166 optical media recording 88 optional external devices adding 43 other documentation 30 P password deleting a supervisor 127 deleting a user 128 instant password 125 instant using 125 power on password 125 setting a supervisor 126 setting a user 127 supervisor password 125 user password 125 passwords setting 125 port DisplayPort 74 75 HDMI 74 RGB 74 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 40 cord cable 41 cord cable connectors 194 energy saving features 90 power management 91 optimum performance 91 power plans selecting power plan options 98 using a hot key 99 power saving options 97 precautions safety 36 primary button 68 printer troubleshooting 169 problem solving contacting Toshiba 179 Startup options 157 program starting 82 program starting from Start menu 83 projector connecting 75 R real time clock RTC battery 91 recording sounds 111 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 67 creating recovery DVDs media 61 erasing internal storage drive 66 installing drivers and applications 67 internal storage drive 52 out of box state 54 restoring from recovery DVDs media 64 to custom size partition 59 without changing drive partitions
62. AC adaptor connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the main battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the main battery is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the main battery pack See Changing the main battery on page 100 for information on replacing the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows green After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used 42 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it NOTE When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open
63. DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Tecra AccuPoint and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Atheros is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications Inc Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners DisplayPort is a wordmark of the Video Electronics Standards Association ExpressCard is a registered trademark of PCMCIA HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Intel Intel Core Celeron Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO D
64. DUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended
65. N devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or support toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature 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
66. ON OFF of the computer may always be in an operational state When there is a current overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port USB bus power DC 5V supply may be stopped for safety reasons When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled the USB Wakeup function does not work for compatible port In that case if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 attach the mouse or keyboard to it The USB Wakeup function will now work but the USB Sleep and Charge function will be disabled WARNING Metal paper clips or hair pins clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products for example when carrying the computer in your bag Utilities 39 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Enabling Disabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function To enable this function select the Enable USB Sleep and Charge check box in the utility To disable this function de select the check box You can also control whether charging takes place when the computer is running on battery power To do so select or de select the Enable under Battery Mode check box in the utility If you enable charging when the computer is running on battery power you can specify that charging stops when battery power drops below a certain leve
67. ORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS WiMAX connectivity requires a WiMAX enabled device and subscription to a WiMAX broadband service WiMAX connectivity may require you to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost Availability of WIMAX is limited check with your service provider for details on availability and network limitations Broadband performance and results may vary due to environment factors and other variables Intel wireless WIMAX adapters are engineered manufactured tested and quality checked to ensure that they meet all necessary local and governmental regulatory agency requirements for the regions that they are designated and or marked to ship into In many instances Intel is required to provide test data to prove regional and local compliance to regional and governmental regulations before certification or approval to use the product is granted Intel s wireless WiMAX EEPROM firmware and software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance EMC These parameters include without limitation RF power spectrum usage channel scanning and RF exposure For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties of the software provided in binary format with the wireless WiMAX adapters e g the EEPROM and firmware Furthermore if you use any patches utilities or code with the Intel
68. Sample Illustration Removing an ExpressCard Using the Memory card reader Available on certain models The Memory card reader supports the use of Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Duo Secure Digital SD or MultiMediaCard MMC media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the Memory card reader on CAUTION To usea micro or mini SD Card an SD adapter is required CAUTION 0avoid damaging your card or computer never insert a Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo card without an adapter into the Memory card reader Compatibility is not guaranteed even with an adapter See your system s Detailed Specifications for a compatibility list The Memory card reader may also support other types of media NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of the Windows operating system Inserting memory media NOTE To locate your memory card reader please refer to your Quick Start document The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices 1 Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place
69. Started 49 Adding memory optional 16 Turn the computer right side up Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer AWARNING Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following s Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object s Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer lt Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulti in serious injury Ww gt g 17 Reconnect the cables 18 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the c
70. T 4 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m hown This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz 10 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer Approved by both the JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT and the TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device t Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Z Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Belgi Belgique For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across p
71. TE To locate your ExpressCard reader please refer to your Quick Start document Before you insert an ExpressCard refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert an ExpressCard 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer NOTE You may first need to remove the card slot protector before you can insert a card 2 Insert the ExpressCard Sample Illustration Inserting an ExpressCard 114 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the Memory card reader 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing an ExpressCard 1 vo Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons button a if necessary in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Select the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the card can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware Locate the ExpressCard eject button Press the ExpressCard eject button once to pop it out slightly and push it in to remove the ExpressCard The ExpressCard ejects slightly from the slot Grasp the edges of the ExpressCard and slide it out of the slot
72. TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt Tecra R950 Series Users Guide If you need assistance 2 Technical support is available online at Toshiba s Web site at support toshiba com At this Web site you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers BIOS updates and other downloads For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 153 in this guide GMAD00299010 05 12 2 WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Model Tecra R950 Series Recordable and or ReWritable Drive s and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and or ReWritable optical disc drive s and associated software among the most advanced data storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed or provided electronically If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO
73. To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Plans on page 98 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 118 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Taking care of your battery on page 103 NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and or display Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all drive activity has ended the internal storage drive and optical disc
74. adaptor and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adaptor or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord cable Make sure the AC adaptor and power cord cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance If Something Goes Wrong 61 Power and the batteries The AC adaptor and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the computer on page 101 The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adaptor and power cord cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is c
75. agement options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating 92 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes CAUTION Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Customer Support Center Using additional batteries If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Charging the main battery The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off TECHNICAL NOTE The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications features and devices Your computer s Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system
76. allation of new hardware printers pointing devices external hard drives optical disc drive writers scanners etc and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser om Create a restore point refer to Saving system configuration with restore points on page 174 Before installing anything use the System Restore utility to set a restore point see the section titled restore points If anything goes wrong you will then be able to easily restore the Windows operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation undoing any changes that the installation process introduced Back up your critical data see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 175 Have your back up DVD s on hand in case you need any files from them gt fe Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software K Ww K Ww If Something Goes Wrong TI Develop good computing habits Restart the Windows operating system Always restart the Windows operating system after ea
77. and program groups If your program is listed go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 NOTE If you pause with your mouse on All Programs it will open it up You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list 2 Click the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens eae To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command save your work on the internal storage drive external media flash media or optical disc This is one of the most important rules of computing When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands your work should be there when you resume Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs external storage media or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows Backup program preinstalled on the computer s internal storage drive Also see Backing up your data or your entire computer with
78. ation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight 3 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Ww fo K2 Ww Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture A Ww Ww Ww Ww K2 Ww Ww Adjust your chair height your feet should be flat on the floor and the bottom of your thighs should be evenly supported by the seat If your feet cannot reach the floor use a foot rest Avoid pressure points behind the knee or under the thigh The space under your desk should be free of clutter so that your legs and feet are not restricted and you can get close enough to your notebook and other items that you use frequently Adjust the chair back rest it should match the curve of your back and provide comfortable back support Adjust the chair arm rests they should b
79. attery on page 100 62 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen press the Fn PRTSC key To capture only the active window displayed press Fn ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key If while typing strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages You may need to update your keyboard driver Refer to the documentation that came with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer s Web site The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultane
80. b and other services See also World Wide Web keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache 204 Glossary LAN Local Area Network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network LED Light Emitting Diode A solid state lamp SSL that uses light emitting diodes LEDs as the source of light which offers long life and high efficiency output Multiple diodes are used together since the light created by individual light emitting diodes is small compared to incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps LCD Liquid Crystal Display A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark
81. bles For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication use the Hot Key Fn F8 For more information see Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards on page 181 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring audio features NOTE When the Wireless antenna is ON the wireless indicator light 9 will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 170 Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port RJ45 on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator Many hotels airports and offices offer Wi Fi access If your computer has Wi Fi ask for help when connecting to a Wi Fi network Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using the computer s internal microphone available on certain models or an optional external microphone You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer s internal microphone available
82. brouillage au service faisant I objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device NOTE The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802 112 radio device EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards Supplementary The product complies with the Information requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 S EC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives The party responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The European Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Information The Europea
83. c eee 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 00 00 174 If you need further aSSiStanCe eeeceeeeeees 178 Contacting Toshiba sciseccvscesecsacaccadeatiavancctisacns 179 Contents 25 Other Toshiba Internet Web siteS ce 179 Toshiba s worldwide offices 0 0 1010100010000100 180 Appendix A Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards ssssssssesseeesseeeees 181 Hot Key Cards sect scccstecass A icstmasueretiuacsaceeen awe 181 Using the Hot Key Cards ccesceeeeenees 182 Hot key functions 3 eccctcteaaecadestcatecattiastazasinces ieee 183 Optical disk drive ccs sess ccncumnicecetecenedenamcentin 183 Volume Mute doa iasiesinecoteccceae useardeacaatieleasuns 184 Lock Instant security sssiccciccssescemetscsvencusinccxses 185 OWE TON enics a 186 Sleep MOde ech ne eee eee 187 Hibernation Mode ccccccssessessesseesecsees 188 Output Display switch eee eeeeees 189 Display brightness cccccesecseesecseeeeeeeeees 190 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 191 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 192 Keyboard hot key functions ou 193 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors sssee 194 COSS UA OE 195 Introduction Paga Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia PT computing With your Toshiba computer your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go
84. cautions 103 setting notifications 96 210 Index 21 taking care of 103 battery indicator light 95 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button eco Utility 99 eject optical disc drive 86 Shut down 44 start 109 C Call2Recycle battery 105 caring for your computer 77 changing battery 100 character keys 81 charging the battery 41 cleaning the computer 77 click 73 communications set up 110 computer caring for 77 cleaning 77 environmental precautions 31 105 moving 77 running on battery power 90 setting up 38 computer lock 78 computer will not start troubleshooting 154 computing habits troubleshooting 173 computing tips 79 ConfigFree 149 Connectivity Doctor 150 profile settings 151 starting 150 connecting AC adaptor 39 AC adaptor cord to DC IN 40 computer to a network 111 external monitor via DisplayPort 75 HDMI compatible TV or display device 74 monitor 75 power cord cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 77 D data entire system backup troubleshooting 175 desktop creating new icon 108 exploring the 107 icons 108 recycle bin 108 standard features 108 Windows operating system 107 Device Manager fixing a problem 159 directing display output 75 disabling touch pad 72 192 display troubleshooting 163 display devices external 74 display output settings 76 display external adjusting 77 disposal information 1
85. ced Technology Attachment devices and USB devices The eSATA interface supports fast data transfer rates which is especially useful for transferring and storing large files such as digital photo music or video files Like the USB interface the eSATA interface supports hot swapping connecting and disconnecting devices while the computer is on eSATA devices require an external power source NOTE Your eSATA interface supports USB Sleep and Charge For more information about USB Sleep and Charge please see TOSHIBA Sleep Utility on page 137 Using the expansion port The expansion port located on the bottom of your computer is used to attach expansion devices such as a Port Replicator not shipped with your system A Port Replicator is an excellent investment if you are using your computer both in and out of the office While you are using your computer away from your desk you can leave network cables and external devices such as printers a mouse speakers and USB devices connected to a Port Replicator on your desk When you return to your desk you can then quickly connect your computer to the Port Replicator and have immediate access to all of your network resources and external devices This eliminates the time consuming process of connecting each external device individually and saves wear and tear on the ports and cables To achieve a proper connection between your computer and the Port Replicator your computer mus
86. ch installation even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so This will ensure that the installation is completed and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your computer system install just one at a time creating restore points immediately before each successive installation This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 1 Back up critical data Create a restore point Install one item of hardware or software Restart the Windows operating system nan bk U N Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications email business applications etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed USB Sleep and Charge is not working K Ww Ww Make sure that the device you want to charge is connected to a port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function Ports that support this feature are identified with the 4 icon USB Sleep and Charge may be disabled Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to check if the feature is disabled and to enable it if
87. computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Right click in a blank area of the Windows desktop 2 Click Personalize and then Display 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode 64 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with external media usually show up as an inabili
88. condary button Available on certain models Sample Illustration Toshiba Dual Pointing Device buttons AccuPoint II pointing device Moves the cursor and selects items on the screen To move the cursor gently push the pointing device in the direction you want the cursor to move Pushing harder on the pointing device moves the cursor faster Primary button Performs the same function as the left button on a mouse When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession Secondary button Performs the same function as the right button on a mouse Getting Started 69 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications NOTE When using the Touch pad ON OFF button or Fn F9 the AccuPoint pointing device will continue to work only the Touch pad will be disabled You can use the touch pad the small touch sensitive area in front of the keyboard and the adjacent control buttons to Move the pointer on the screen Select an item on the screen Open or activate an item on the screen Scroll through a document or information lt Zoom in for a close up view Zoom out to see more information at once
89. d displays a message that the restore point was successfully created 5 Click Close If Something Goes Wrong 15 Develop good computing habits Then at a later time you can re establish your Windows configuration using the saved restore point To do this 1 NOTE Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then System Restore Select Recommended restore or Choose a different restore point and then click Next The timestamp and description of each restore point is displayed This list may contain restore points that you did not create Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows operating system Other restore points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed If you selected Choose a different restore point in step 2 select the restore point you want to use and then click Next Verify that the restore point you selected is the correct one If it is not click Back to return to the previous step Close all programs and save all open files Click Finish and then Yes to begin the system restore Your Windows operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen restore point was created and then the computer will be automatically restarted Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is
90. d to your computer If Something Goes Wrong 6 ExpressCard problems The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control ExpressCard problems Available on certain models ExpressCards include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply If your system does not have built in drivers for your ExpressCard and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the ExpressCard for information about using the card under the operating system ExpressCard checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective ExpressCard slips through quality control If another computer with a ExpressCard slot is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving ExpressCard problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slot appears to be dead ExpressCards that used t
91. de is suggested this could be a sign that you may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive If so consult Windows Help and Support 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module The memory module pops up slightly NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module Getting Started D Adding memory optional 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30 degree angle and slide it out of the slot Slot B Slot A Sample Illustration Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw 5 Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 102 6 Turn the computer right side up Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer WARNING Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following gt Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including thos
92. display 77 tips for computing 79 Toshiba online resources 89 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 180 TOSHIBA Accessibility 141 Toshiba accessories memory 43 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 TOSHIBA Assist 119 Connect tab 120 21 6 Index Optimize tab 123 Protect amp Fix tab 122 Secure tab 121 TOSHIBA Button Support 140 Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 68 TOSHIBA eco power plan 99 TOSHIBA eco Utility 147 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 129 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 135 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 133 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 132 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 148 TOSHIBA Security Assist 130 TOSHIBA Service Station 148 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 137 TouchPad control buttons 73 primary button 73 secondary button 73 traveling tips 105 troubleshooting 162 AC power light is blinking 155 battery light is blinking 156 bookmarked site not found 158 checking device properties 159 computer hangs when ExpressCard inserted 168 computer will not start 154 contacting Toshiba 178 corrupted damaged data files 165 data entire system backup 175 Device Manager 159 Disk Defragmenter 165 display error message 163 display problems screen is blank 162 DVD player 172 eject button 166 error message warning resume failure 155 Error checking 164 eSATA 178 ExpressCard 167 ExpressCard checklist 167 ExpressCard slot appears dead 167 ExpressCard error occurs 169 ExpressCard hot swapping
93. drive indicator lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected 78 Getting Started Caring for your computer Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back Doing so could damage the system Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object Pass the locking end through the loop W 3 __ Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips 2 Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved S
94. e wireless network European Community country The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any 12 K2 2 This device must not be operated in ad hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community Ad hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetoo
95. e DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION f you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Playing optical media If you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disc try launching the optical disc manually To do this follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Double click the optical disc drive icon The drive will run the optical disc 88 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disc Recording optical media Depending on the configuration your computer may come with an optical disc drive that allows you to Play pre recorded and recorded optical media Read write data and multi media fil
96. e Start button and in the Search field type Recovery Media Creator In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Soe Media Creator dialog box displays Create Recovery Media Are ecovery image of your t computer 1 is stored on the hard dsk dive You can create recovery media from this image by using the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator Media Selection Title Media Set Status F System Recovery Media DVD 4 768 X Information Please insert blank media 4 DVD s Curent Media Total Progress Z Verity Sample Image TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop down lists next to System Recovery Media and Application Discs depending on the type of external media you want to use Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE You cannot store your system s applications on the same drive or disc disc set where the rest of the system recovery files are stored For example you will need to store the applications on one USB flash drive and the system recovery files on another USB flash drive Or store the applications on DVD and the system recovery files on a USB flash drive or vice versa 3 Check the Information area of the dialog box to determine the number of DVDs you will need and or the minimum amount of storage space required for copying your system s recovery files to USB flash drive s 4 Do one of t
97. e a problem To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type PC Diagnostic Tool In the list that appears above click on your selection or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the 1 Protect amp Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab OD TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Se Select at Clear au stat Duagnestics L Bence Manager Varm Savod evan Same Recast Help Gove Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the device NOTE Click the plus and minus symbols to expand and collapse the categories 4 Click Start Diagnostics when you are ready to begin the tests NOTE Due to the installed audio enhancement software the sound test will come out from both speakers Utilities 33 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility controls your computer s hard disk drive HDD protection feature which parks the HDD whenever motion is detected on the computer Using this utility you can enable or disable hard disk drive HDD protection and set the motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 1 Click the Start button and
98. e about the same height as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms allowing your shoulders to relax When using the keyboard it should be centered in front of you The keyboard and pointing device should be close to your elbow level The keyboard should be flat so that your wrists are straight when typing However if the notebook is on a work surface that is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight Work with relaxed shoulders When typing keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your wrists on the notebook Support your arms on your forearm area The forearms can be supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work gt Avoid glare position the notebook so that light sources lamps or windows do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using blinds Glare on the notebook display may cause eye strain eye fatigue or headaches gt Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye strain Keep your head level facing forward and balanced over your torso Adjust the
99. e computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini connector To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control Using the Web Camera Available on certain models Your computer may come with a built in Web Camera With this Web Camera you can do the following Take pictures and record videos with your computer Ww Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging IM programs Have video conference calls Exploring Your Computer s Features Using an ExpressCard oo NOTE To email instant message or video conference you must be connected to the Internet Depending on your computer model the process of sending email taking pictures or recording video messages may vary To access the Web Camera click the Start button and in the Search field type Web Camera In the list that appears above click on your selection The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active Using an ExpressCard Available on certain models The ExpressCard reader supports the use of ExpressCard media The reader also supports hot swapping which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on Inserting an ExpressCard NO
100. e located at the underside of the computer Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury gt Ww Ww K Ww 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables 8 Restart the computer SJ TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work 2 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then System The System window appears Installed memory RAM is displayed below the System heading If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 43 and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches NOTE From time to time Windows will display a pop up that says Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing thin
101. e radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or support toshiba com in the United States for more information CAUTION Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for on frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device NOTE The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802 11a radio device Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones B
102. e tab Ss 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears tw TOSHIBA Password Utility x User Password Supervisor Password E amp This tab lets you set conditions for Supervisor Password Supervisor Password User Policy TOSHIBA Antitheft Protection Timer Supervisor Password is required prior to set up Antitheft Protection Timer Sample Image Supervisor Password Utility window 4 Click Set A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify Utilities 27 Setting passwords 8 Click Set Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external media of your choice or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file Shut down the system to complete the process Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab Ss 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 4 Click Delete A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK A message displays confirming that the password has been deleted 6 Click OK to
103. ecause Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or s In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful Tf you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in co
104. eco Utility on page 147 For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan see the Help file in the TOSHIBA eco Utility window Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery WARNING Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could cause serious injury or fire and could also damage the battery pack and computer Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery Mobile Computing 01 Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery 1 2 3 Save your work Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample ilista Unlocking the battery release l
105. ecting a place to work Alternative keyboards such as the split curved keyboard may improve shoulder and arm comfort Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use Don t rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on the work surface when typing The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back in the chair The monitor should be centered in front of your body The top of the monitor should be at or slightly below eye level A monitor that is too high or too low can cause awkward head and neck postures and may lead to discomfort in the neck muscles If you use bifocals you may need to lower the monitor Alternatively you might consider customized prescription computer glasses Learn to touch type so that you don t have to look down at the keyboard Type with straight wrists Type lightly Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications You will be more productive Use the pointing device e g touch pad Accupoint or tablet pen whichever is available with your notebook computer or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball with a comfortable hand posture Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force It is helpful to change the type of pointing device that you use on a regular basis to avoid working in just one hand posture Taking breaks and varying tasks Change they way you work so that you are not stuck in the same posture for long periods of time
106. ed may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information G TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information about the computer wh pza HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips oy WY DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text A 30 Introduction Other documentation Your computer s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer m p ES Sample Illustration System icons Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the User s Guide this document A Quick Start Document Z Ww It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at acc
107. ee Saving your work on page 84 for further information qaa HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be ce activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at gt J preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to external media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time However if your internal storage drive suddenly fails you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy For more information see Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system on page 174 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Use Error checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external media email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both NOTE The Windows operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows operating sy
108. ejecting If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for example if the battery is completely discharged use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the optical disc drive eject button on the face of the optical disc drive tray Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Some discs run correctly but others do not Check that the type of disc you are using is compatible with your optical disc drive For more information regarding supported optical media formats refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at support toshiba com If the problem is with an optical data disc refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on the optical disc drive itself For additional information see You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out on page 166 Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer s speakers Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connecte
109. els It alerts users to specific system conditions via pop up messages It also tracks the usage of the computer and related devices and logs service relevant information on the computer s internal storage drive The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes e g number of power button and Fn key combination uses and AC adaptor battery LCD fan HDD sound volume wireless communication switch docking and USB information date of initial system use and also computer and device usage e g power settings battery temperature and recharging CPU memory backlight illumination time and temperatures for various devices The collected information is not limited to the examples specified here The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 3 MB or less per year This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may affect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA s authorized service providers Additionally TOSHIBA may use this information for quality assurance analysis Subject to the use restrictions above the data logged on the internal storage drive may be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence e g European Union Those countries may or may not have the
110. emoving the battery from the computer on page 101 Restart the computer Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions i gt Ww K7 Ww K Ww a K Ww K7 Ww If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com 04 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Ww A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse pola
111. ems specifically wireless Wi Fi networking The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks and may be for more advanced users If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology please see Windows Help and Support or contact your computer technician Z Ww If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi Fi adapter verify that the Wireless antenna is ON the wireless indicator light P will be lit Verify that your computer can detect access points or routers If it can detect a Wi Fi access point or router then it may be a configuration issue Ww Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct i e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Ww K NOTE K7 2 K If Something Goes Wrong T1 Wireless networking problems Check the Windows Control Panel s Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by the Windows operating system and that the driver is loaded To acc
112. en the process is complete a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery For more information see Backing up your work on page 84 NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor The Recover to a custom size partition option restores your C drive to its out of box state and allows you to specify the size for the C partition You can resize and recover the C drive using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or using recovery media if you have created such media To recover using the first method follow the procedure below To recover using the second method see Restoring from recovery media on page 64 To resize and recover the C drive using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 4 60 Getting Started
113. er visit support toshiba com Contacting Toshiba Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support toshiba com Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com us toshiba com accessories toshiba com www toshiba ca www toshiba Europe com www toshiba co jp index htm latin toshiba com acclaim toshiba com laptopforums toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product information in the USA Accessories information in the USA Canada Europe Japan Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba USA Self Service support web site Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users 80 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Canada Toshiba Australia Pty Limited Toshiba Canada Ltd 84 92 Talavera Road 191 McNabb Street North Ryde NSW 2113 Markham Ontario Sydney L3R 8H2 Australia Canada France Germany Toshiba Syst mes France S A Toshiba Europe GmbH 7 Rue Amp re B P 131 LeibnizstraBe 2 92800 Puteaux C dex D 93055 Regensburg France Germany Italy Japan Centro Direzionale Colleoni Toshiba Corporation PCO IO Palazzo Perseo 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Via Paracelso 10 Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 20041 Agrate Brianza Japan Milano
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115. er restoring your internal storage drive you can check its status as follows 1 Click Start button and in the Search field type Computer Management In the list that appears above click on your selection 2 Select Manage 3 Click Disk Management Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer 68 Getting Started Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears above click on your selection 2 Click Next 3 Click the item you want to install 4 Click Install 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Available on certain models JO EEA amp 7 4 5 8 9 OUOU amp 7 a Al Ifo If I F J Wi k l J H gt AccuPoint Il pointing device goni ALT ALT AccuPoint II C Touch pad ON OFF button primary button AccuPoint II secondary button Touch pad Touch pad primary button f Touch pad se
116. ery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage drive and the image can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below However it is strongly recommended that you create recovery media If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted you can restore your system from your recovery media Also if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media before using your system for the first time See Creating recovery media on page 61 and Restoring from recovery media on page 64 NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive without restoring the information on the drive See Erasing the Internal Storage Drive on page 66 for more information When you restore your system only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored Any files that you created are not restored during this process Be sure to separately save the files you have created to external media using Windows Backup or another backup pro
117. es to recordable optical media For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer s detailed specifications at support toshiba com NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media e g CD or DVD or optical media players recorders in certain cases your Toshiba optical disc drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo or play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders Additionally certain optical media recorded on your optical disc drive may not play back or operate properly on other computers or optical media players These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical disc drive Please refer to your computer s product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Learning the Basics 8 Toshiba s online resources CO Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray wai
118. ess the Device Manager click Start Control Panel System and Security and then System Carefully note any error messages these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time To enable or disable wireless communication use the Hot Key Fn F8 For more information see Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards on page 181 Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address one other than the private address of 169 254 xxx xxx assigned by Windows 1 Click Start to open the Start menu 2 Type Cmd in the Search programs and files field 3 Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press Enter The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem by plugging a standard CATS Ethernet patch cable sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network If you have enabled any security provisions closed system MAC address filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases The Windows operating system wireless management utility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter an ExpressCard USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its
119. essories toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its standard limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 153 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using your computer effectively summarizes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your computer Please read the safety instruction information on the Quick Start document that shipped with your computer carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you attempt to use your computer in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage the computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventil
120. exit Using a user password A user password provides instant password and power on password protection Setting a user password CAUTION lf you choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it TOSHIBA is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 128 Utilities Setting passwords 2 ky 3 On the left side click the Secure tab Click the User Password icon The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears User Password This tab lets you set conditions for User Password User Password ya ta TOSHIBA Password Utility 5 TOSHIBA Owner String Sample Image TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 6 Click Set 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external media of your choice or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file 8 Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 i na A
121. eys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Optical disk drive This TOSHIBA Card or hot key opens closes the optical disk drive tray on your computer Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options o Bect Sample Image ODD options To open the tray select eject To close the tray select 84 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Volume Mute ESC Mute qo qd This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options ESC Mute Q A Mute Off Sample Image Volume Mute options To enable mute select Q To disable mute select Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 85 Lock Instant security fA Lock e or This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options O Sample Image Security options To enable lock select To cancel select The Fn F1 hot key function activates instant security The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer Hot Keys TOSHIBA Card 186 Hot key fimctions i Power plan This TOSHIBA Card or h
122. font size of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away Using the notebook with an external keyboard mouse or monitor y Top of monitor screen at _p lt Keep your head eye level or slightly below ievel nm forward eye level Keep your keyboard centered in front of you lt Relax your shoulders and close to elbow level Use a light touch on C n keyboard and keep gt e a be Adjust the chair back to provide comfortable back Keep backs of your knees support slightly away from chair to gt avoid pressure points behind the knee or under 7 the thigh Keep your thighs evenly supported by the seat Rest your feet flat on approximately parallel to floor or footrest the floor Sample Illustration Correct posture s When using a notebook for long hours it may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard mouse and monitor The keyboard and mouse or trackball should be close to your elbow level The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach If you have to reach the arm should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports 34 Sd Ww Ww Ww Ww K Ww KZ Ww Typing style 1 Ww Ww Ww K Ww st Getting Started Sel
123. future Toshiba promotes the efficient use of resources by working to achieve our zero waste to landfill goal at all our production sites In addition to our existing waste reduction and recycling policies Toshiba is strongly committed to reducing electronic waste In order to ensure efficient use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous substances in accordance with recycling regulations in each state country and territory Toshiba wants to make it easy for customers to recycle products at the end of the life cycle To learn more about Toshiba s sustainability commitment visit us toshiba com green Reuse Donation Recycling Functional computers can be donated to a local charity or resold easily through a Toshiba branded program Non working Toshiba computers can be mailed back for free recycling For additional details please visit us toshiba com recycle Contents AAEM IM csc cael ccc ccracazzcadaatadedazemcatachcactoncasanpsceauszaee 26 TNS guide scxsircoe insce vece ls satett heute wpractnovevacncchisoaetiecs 28 Safety MG ONG sce cess saci scteteadtectctcuiseeecttestaceh Bieettess 29 Other icons USEC cccccccseccsesecsseseeseessenes 29 Your computer s features and specifications 30 Other documentation siczdcsccsscenctanpti dieenudienahnedtesmanee 30 Service options artes ecdeeaddsGerruiremnp increas eles Gawndccbatene 30 Chapter 1 Getting Started c cccssessesssssesesesseesseeseen 31 Selecting a p
124. g ExpressCard 113 installation Index 21 3 memory module 43 installing a charged battery 102 battery 100 memory modules 43 internal storage drive recovery 52 K keyboard Alt keys 81 character keys 81 Ctrl keys 81 Fn key 81 function keys 81 hot keys 193 special Windows keys 82 troubleshooting 162 using 80 keys Ctrl Fn Alt 81 function keys 81 L LEDs system indicator lights 95 AC adaptor light 94 AC power light 39 41 battery light 41 Web Camera light 112 Licenses 18 lock computer using 78 maintaining your battery 104 manual eject hole optical disc drive 86 memory adding optional 43 check total memory 52 removing memory module slot cover 46 Memory card reader inserting memory media 115 removing memory media 116 using 114 memory module installation 43 inserting into socket 47 removing 49 51 microphone using 111 monitor connecting 75 monitor problems troubleshooting 163 monitoring battery power 94 mouse utility 134 moving the computer 77 network accessing 111 connecting your computer 111 networking wireless 110 notification area 110 0 ON OFF indicator light 95 online resources Toshiba 89 optical disc Auto Run feature 87 handling 87 inserting 87 playing optical media 87 recording optical media 88 removing with computer off 89 removing with computer on 89 optical disc drive components 86 drive in use indicator light 86 eject button 86 handling an optical disc
125. gram For more information see Backing up your work on page 84 7 Ww 0 Ww 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out of box state recommended recovery method CAUTION Recovering an internal storage drive to its out of box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery For more information see Backing up your work on page 84 NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor You can recover the original factory image returning the computer to its out of box state using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or using recovery media if you have created such media To recover using the first method follow the procedure below To recover using the second method see Restoring from recovery media on page 64 To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 4 Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
126. gs on your computer without your permission If you were trying to perform the action click Continue otherwise click Cancel If unsure cancel and try again Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you to recover your internal storage drive if necessary The following internal storage drive recovery options are available Recovery option Description Recover to out of box This option restores the original factory image to your State internal storage drive returning your computer to its out of box state Recommended recovery method See Recovering to out of box state recommended recovery method on page 54 Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Description Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions This option recovers just your C drive leaving any other partitions you may have created for example a D drive intact See Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions on page 56 Recover to a custom size partition This option allows you to specify a custom size for the C partition and then restores your C drive to its out of box state Note With this option any changes you made to the C drive and any other drive partitions you may have created are deleted See Recovering to a custom size partition on page 59 A recov
127. harging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge the battery meter may become inaccurate Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options via your Power Plans see Power Plans on page 98 Have you added a device such as an ExpressCard or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the internal storage drive more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maintaining battery power see Changing the main b
128. harging may be depleted or may be defective Turn the computer on insert the battery and then leave the computer running for several hours which will deliver a slow steady trickle charge to the battery Once the battery has been trickle charged it may begin working correctly again 56 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working If the trickle charging does not prove effective visit the Toshiba Web site at support toshiba com and see the Support Bulletin Step Charging the computer s battery click the Ask Iris link and search for the support bulletin by name 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet preferably in a different room If the computer starts normally there may be a problem with the AC outlet itself or the voltage level available from it 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer model The computer may not be able to start from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current amperage than the computer requires even if the rated voltage is correct and the plug fits correctly in the DC IN socket The labels on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage V and current A for each device The voltage level must match exactly The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer The battery light is blinking when the computer is on If the battery lig
129. he end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once then click Start Task Manager The Windows Task Manager window appears 153 5 A If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task Closing all programs should allow you to continue working If it does not power off your computer and then restart it Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adaptor check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in
130. he following If you are copying files to DVD insert a blank DVD into the optical disc drive If you are copying files to a USB flash drive connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility to your computer CAUTION l information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive s will be erased during the process of creating the recovery media Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to another storage device before executing this procedure or use blank media 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box 6 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the copy process NOTE If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially for example 1 of 3 2 of 3 etc so that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Restoring from recovery media on page 64 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery media CAUTION The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 84 NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it i
131. he uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Cirl Fn and Alt keys CTRL ALT Sample Illustration Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard F1 F2 F3 Fa FS F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F F12 a e Eo ES B O ve A his o a B m Sample Illustration Function keys 82 Learning the Basics Starting a program F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns the touch pad ON OFF For more information see Hot key functions on page 183 Special Windows keys Windows key amp Application key Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows Windows key Opens the Start menu Application key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use the Start menu or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open
132. high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format providing better picture quality than analog signal HDMI CEC HDMI Consumer Electronics Control One A V component can control another while using this function if connected with HDMI cables See also HDMI Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Sleep Suspend hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide We
133. ht is blinking when the computer is on this indicates a power mismatch Do the following 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the AC adaptor for example DC 19V 3 95A 2 Check the INPUT specifications on the bottom of the computer The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer 3 If the specifications do not match locate and use the AC adaptor that shipped with your computer If the specifications do match contact Toshiba See Contacting Toshiba on page 179 The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears 5 The operating system takes a long time to start If Something Goes Wrong 57 The Windows operating system is not working The operating system responds differently from the normal routine amp The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to
134. ia License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per luso interno Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure Europe Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community 5150 5250 MHz 5250 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz Countries Channels 36 40 44 Channels 52 56 60 Channels 100 104 108 112 48 64 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Outdoor Austria O x x Belgium France O O x Switzerland Liechtenstein Denmark Finland O O O Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden UK Iceland Spain O O O O allowed x forbidden Da e To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation the above 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for th
135. ified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the notification goes off To change the default notification settings 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Power Options In the list that appears above click on your selection The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Mobile Computing 97 Monitoring main battery power 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears 4 Double click Battery to display the battery options Advanced settings then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailable Select the power plan that you want to customize and Balanced Active x E Battery Critical battery action On battery 10 Plugged in 10 Critical battery level Low battery notification m Low battery action m Reserve battery level Restore plan defaults Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factor
136. in case the new version is causing a problem The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows online Help 60 If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even software related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start and then click the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu The computer shuts down completely 2 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 49 3 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing a memory module on page 43 and making sure the module is seated properly 4 Check for the error again 5 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC
137. ing on your system the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored 94 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Monitoring main battery power __ The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE Ifthe AC power light flashes
138. ions by pressing one key at a time Use Fr StickpKey U Options Press the Fn key twice to lock P Automatic reset Unrstick the Fn key if the keyboard i Cancel Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Accessibility In the list that appears above click on your selection or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears Check the Use Fn StickyKey box Put a check mark next to the desired option Click OK 4 Utilities Trusted Platform Module TPM Trusted Platform Module TPM NOTE This section only applies to systems with TPM Your TOSHIBA computer includes the TPM Trusted Platform Module which is a security encryption device for your system s internal storage drive TPM is already included on your system but needs to be installed and enabled using the following procedures To install TPM 1 Launch the TOSHIBA Application Installer and install Infineon Trusted Platform Module Utility 2 Follow the onscreen instructions 3 Restart the computer 4 Follow the onscreen instructions For further information on how to set up and use this utility refer to the Infineon TPM Trusted Platform Module Installation Guide Utilities 43 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility Available on certain models
139. is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it CAUTION lf your computer comes with a solid state drive SSD available on certain models under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non use and or exposure to high temperatures your SSD may be vulnerable to data retention errors Learning the Basics 87 Using the optical disc drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on The drive will not open if the computer s power is off Make sure the drive s in use indicator light is off Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive Grasp the tray and pull it fully open Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Toshiba s online resources on page 89 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place Handl
140. is product For information on how to trade in or recycle your product visit www reuse toshiba com 8 VCCI Class B Information CORE FHRUBRESSRESAERIMBS VCCI OR CHOC DFABIRRMHRECT CORBIS RERMCHATSCE AEWELTWETA TOREDIG OTOT LEY a VRC LT MA SHO FERESE FROTFCEMHVET Pika BAS II GE gt TIELUYERY RUSELTR SEL Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment
141. ive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive CAUTION Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive including the partitions Be sure to create recovery media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive NOTE If you want to restore the internal storage drive use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive For more information see Recovering the Internal Storage Drive on page 52 To delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery media KZ Ww To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive Press and hold the 0 zero key while powering on the computer Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to continue To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery media Turn off your computer Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to your computer and then power on the computer When the initial screen displays press F12 Using the arrow keys select the DVD or USB Flash option on the boot menu depending on which type of media you are using and then press Enter Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard dis
142. k screen 2 kod Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk This option deletes all of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This option deletes all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes This process may take several hours depending on the size of your internal storage drive Getting Started 6 Checking the internal storage drive operating status lt Erase the hard disk gt Please select the deletion method gt Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This process may take several hours depending on the size of your hard drive wa J m comm Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost Be sure you have saved your work to external media see Backing up your work on page 84 and created recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 61 before proceeding Wn Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive When the process is complete a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been erased 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Checking the internal storage drive operating status Aft
143. l Use the slider at the bottom of the utility window beneath the Lower limit of remaining battery life heading to specify when charging should stop For example if you set the slider to 10 charging will stop when 10 or less of the battery power remains Power supply mode settings Your computer may provide two different charging modes to support various types of USB devices If your computer provides more than one charging mode the charging mode you should select depends on the USB device you want to charge For example Auto Mode which is the default mode will charge a wide variety of digital audio players If your device does not charge in Auto Mode try using Alternate Mode To select a different charging mode use the Power supply mode drop down list in the utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility The Sleep Utility allows you to use advanced features m the computer is in standby sleep mode hibernation mode and shutdown stai ru Enable Sleep and Charge Sleep and Charge can supply USB power to the USB port when the compu uer mrih standby sleep mode hibernation mode or E 4 shutdown Power supply mode futo Mode Defeulf iv Enable under Battery Mode Lower limit of remaining battery life 10 g 100 Current status of remaining battery life Default Help OK Cancel Apply Sample Image TOSHIBA Sleep Utility screen Utiliti 1 40 pase But
144. l Display Light Emitting Diode megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface Personal Computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Random Access Memory Red Green Blue light monitor Radio Frequency Interference Glossary 97 ROM Read Only Memory RTC Real Time Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Drive TFT Thin Film Transistor USB Universal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WAN Wide Area Network WWW World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this User s Guide A active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller Alternating Cur
145. lace to WOFK cccesesesseeeeseees 31 Setting up a work environment ccccee 31 Keeping yourself comfortable 0 01000010011 32 Computer user comfort recommendations 32 Good Working Posture ssececeseeees 32 Using the notebook with an external keyboard MOUSE OF MOM caicdecccsesnardelartesccenssseanietes 33 TYPING SVG anin a e 34 Taking breaks and varying tasks cceccee 34 Mobile computing tips c ccccscseceeeees 35 Transporting the nNOteDOOK cccceseeseeees 35 Seeking additional help scceseceeees 35 20 Contents CheCk lIS t ieciseen iar 36 Precautions os ccclathe bi ncaintetecascdadacnnecdemaentnads 36 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 006 38 Setting up your COMPUTET c c ccccceseseeeees 38 Connecting to a POWEF SOUICE sssini 39 Charging the main battery c cc ccccecceeesseeeeeee 41 Using the computer for the first time 008 42 Setting Up YOUF SOTTWALE ceceeceeceeceeeeees 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external CeVIC S ccceeeeeees 43 Adding memory Optional cceceeeeseeeeee 43 Installing a memory module cceeeeees 43 Removing a memory MOAUIe cece 49 Checking total MEMOTY ccceseeceeeesseeees 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
146. ld type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears K gt K K 2 Ww Ww Ww Ad Ww TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents e CONNECT 2 l ConfigFtee Bluetooth Connectiv SECURE OPTIMIZE PROTECT amp FIX You can connect your computer to network more easily Web site Help Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect K Ww Secure Protect amp Fix K7 Ww K Ww Optimize 20 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Settings O You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents Comm 1D ConfigFree Bluetooth Connectiv Settings SECURE PROTECT amp FIX ol OPTIMIZE You can connect your computer to network more easily Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab Utiliti rosuimsanin 121 Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password amp User password TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents F CONNECT w a pa Supervisor User TOSHIBA password password Security Assist J SECURE PROTECT amp FIX ol OPTIMIZE You can keep your computer more secure
147. les Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time consuming restoration procedures and to safeguard your valuable data from loss Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows operating system quickly creates restore points snapshots of your Windows operating system configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring the Windows operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It is also easy to undo a restore point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then System 2 In the left pane click System protection The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears Click Create In the input field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounting app Then click Create The Windows operating system creates the restore point automatically stamps it with the current date and time an
148. lick on One Finger Scrolling Enable Chiral Motion scrolling and click OK To zoom in lt Place two fingers close together on the touch pad and then slide them apart To zoom out K Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then slide them together Example Sample Illustration Horizontal scrolling active area Sample Illustration Circular scrolling vertically CI Sample Illustration Circular scrolling horizontally Sample Illustration Zooming in Sample Illustration Zooming out 7 Getting Started Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing the on screen pointer may seem to move or jump around by itself to random locations on the screen The on screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text click buttons and activate other user interface elements For help with these problems try one or more of the following 1 Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with the touch pad You may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of your hand as you type Also accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type Temporarily disable the touch pad so that it does not res
149. lt values Ww Keyboard Allows you to access the wake on keyboard function 2 Ww LAN Allows you to set networking functions K2 Ww SATA Allows you to set conditions for the eSATA port available on certain models USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Utilities 37 TOSHIPA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility displays whether the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function It also displays the remaining battery capacity Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start button and in the Search field type Sleep Utility In the list that appears above click on your selection USB Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power DC 5V to the USB port even when the computer is in Sleep mode Hibernation mode or shutdown state powered off This function can only be used for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible port Compatible ports are USB ports that have the 4 symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players However the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those case
150. m select one at this time If not skip to step 4 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue TOSHIBA Sample Image Warning screen 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Recovery of Factory Default Software Recover to out of box state Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive Cre Com Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions lt Recovery of Factory Default Software gt Please select a recovery method Recover to out ol box state Recover without changing the hard drive partitions gt Recover to a custom size partition oa wer como Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding see Backing up your work on page 84 Getting Started 5O Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to begin the recovery Wh
151. manual that came with the television or display device for more information Your computer will automatically detect the external display device Getting Started T Using external display devices on Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the side of the computer L Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device NOTE To locate your RGB port please refer to your Quick Start document NOTE In the future you can change the display settings by pressing Fn F5 or by configuring the display properties settings Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort Available on certain models NOTE You may need to change the input selection on your monitor to DisplayPort To connect a DisplayPort compatible monitor to your computer read the directions that came with your monitor Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously NOTE You
152. media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s internal storage drive such as online documentation or online Help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are the Windows Vista Home Basic and Windows 7 operating systems optical disc drive A drive which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data music or videos palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of
153. n Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union EU member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol If the product s battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC then the chemical symbols for lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery Pb Hg Cd Sa In the European Union these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States Although the initial emphasis is in Europe Toshiba is already working with design engineers suppliers and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end of life strategies for our products Please contact your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of th
154. n Utility 129 TOSHIBA Security Assist ccceeceeeseeeteeeeeees 130 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 132 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 0 000 133 Mouse Utility csc ccstactacstssctecetasacdecsieiendscatadexteaats 134 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup scssssssssssseees 135 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 0 0 ee eeeeseeeeeeeeeeeenees 137 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 000 0 137 USB Sleep and Charge ccccccceseeceseeeeees 137 Enabling Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 139 Power supply mode settingS ceeee 139 TOSHIBA Button SUppOrt ccc ceceeceeeeeeeeees 140 TOSHIBA Accessibility 0 ccc ccceesecsceseeecseeees 141 Trusted Platform Module TPM ceee 142 Fingerprint Authentication Utility cee 143 Fingerprint utility limitations ee 143 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 143 Fingerprint Logon siccpeihedsceeindaostaupakectinvnmanclnas 144 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader ccccccceeeeeees 144 24 Contents Fingerprint reader limitations c00 146 TOSHIBA eco Utility vcscscenicest sicacccctndectancaenceiestes 147 TOSHIBA Service Station ccc ccececeesseeeeeee 148 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ccceeseeseeees 148 GOMES vac ccsnssesesssectsnssscictataraccdessatavetaronnsceniahec 149 Getting Started oi ccscascessccncustentcnneeidenennceaeas 149 ConfigFree Utilities eee eee 150 Chapt
155. n success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification gt Check sliding position see illustration below Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader 146 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint reader limitations o K 1 The fingerprint reader 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 A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate may differ from user to user TOSHIBA does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint reader 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 Utiliti TOSHIBA eco sie 1 47 TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utili
156. necessary For more information see Enabling Disabling USB Sleep and Charge on page 139 Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility if your computer provides more than one charging mode For more information see Power supply mode settings on page 139 If you are attempting to charge a device without an AC adaptor connected to the computer the computer s battery power may be below the limit specified in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility or the battery may be depleted Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to enable charging at the current battery power level or if battery power is running low or is depleted connect the AC adaptor to your computer 78 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases power on the computer to charge the device or use a different charging device The USB Wakeup function does not work When the USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled the USB Wakeup function does not work for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function In that case use a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 if you have a non Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function For more information
157. njunction with any other antenna or transmitter 6 Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada CAUTION The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique regu m me s il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du
158. nnect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet if applicable Turn on the external device if applicable Your computer may automatically detect the external device 14 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices NOTE To locate your HDMI port RGB port or DisplayPort please refer to your Quick Start document Your computer comes with a built in display but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below 1 An HDMI compatible television or external display device via the HDMI Out port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port An external monitor via the DisplayPort DisplayPort compatible monitor or DisplayPort adaptors required DisplayPort or HDMI Out port RGB Monitor port Available on certain models Sample Illustration Video ports on left side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI Out port you must purchase an HDMI cable Connecting an HDMI compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI compatible television or display device to the computer Connect one end of an HDMI cable not included with your computer to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer and then connect the other end of the cable to your television or display device Refer to the
159. o an optical disc or external hard disk Copy files to a rewritable external storage device Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to external media on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your internal storage drive and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals T 4 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system The Windows operating system offers some easy to use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important fi
160. o work no longer work Check the ExpressCard status 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then under System click Device Manager 168 If Something Goes Wrong ExpressCard problems vo Double click the appropriate ExpressCard which will be listed under one of the categories shown for example Disk drives Network adapters Other etc The operating system displays your ExpressCard s Properties dialog box which contains information about your ExpressCard configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert an ExpressCard 1 If the ExpressCard causes the system to hang hold down the ON OFF button until the computer shuts down approximately 10 seconds Restart the computer and press the F8 key immediately after pressing the ON OFF button From the menu select Safe Mode After the computer starts click Start Control Panel System and Security and then under System click Device Manager Look for an item with a yellow shield with an exclamation mark in it This indicates there is a resource conflict Do one of the following om If there is a resource conflict right click the item marked with the yellow exclamation point and select Uninstall from the menu and then proceed to step 6 If no resource conflict is indicated contact the card manufacturer for additional troubleshooting assistance Click OK to confirm the uninstall In the Device
161. ocated at the base of the computer and possibly cause overheating of your computer Transporting the notebook Although your notebook is light carrying it for a long time may lead to shoulder and arm fatigue If you carry your notebook with other items consider using an ergonomically designed computer case Seeking additional help Follow the advice from your employer s company health and safety staff Contact them if you need assistance making adjustment to your workstation or adjusting the lighting Again if you experience persistent or recurrent pain ache numbness burning or stiffness you should promptly see a qualified health care provider These sensations may be caused by serious medical conditions that can be treated For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer environment customers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety amp 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Health Administration Web site at http www osha gov SLTC etools computerworkstations Check list m 0 a O L CECU Fy m Precautions Is your chair comfortable does it support your back and arms well Are your feet flat on the ground Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs Are the keyboard and mouse at elbow level Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard Are your shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or othe
162. ock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer NS a ff Sample Illustration Removing the battery 102 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery WARNING i the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity CAUTION the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery Mobile Computing 03 Taking care of your battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 4 6 Turn the computer right side up Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of R
163. omputer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 52 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 43 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover 50 Getting Started Adding memory optional CCAUTION DO not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the memory module Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Sleep configuration will not be saved NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power Windows Error Recove Windows did not shut down successfully If this was due to the system not responding or if the system was shut down to protect data you might be able to recover by choosing one of the Safe Mode configurations from the menu below use the arrow keys to highlight your choice Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Start Windows Normally If Start Windows Normally is highlighted then press Enter If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode then shut down and restart the system at which time Windows should boot back up normally When Safe Mo
164. operation and will allow the battery to recharge The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes Mobile Computing 9 Running the computer on battery power Go Fe S HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before discharging the battery For more information see Backing up your work on page 84 Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in a CMOS error message during startup The error message may vary by computer model NOTE Depend
165. ort at support toshiba com If Something Goes Wrong 5O Fixing a problem with Device Manager Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then under System click Device Manager To view the device s installed double click the device type To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include KW The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resources tab which lists resources assigned to the device This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources K The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used by the device This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver
166. ot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans The properties of each power plan and the power plans that are displayed by this function are set in the Power Options or window Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the Fn currently selectable power plans e F2 Power Plan KA Balanced Sample Image Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans then select the desired power plan Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 8 Sleep mode This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Sleep options To enable Sleep mode select To cancel select Hot Keys TOSHIBA Card 188 Hot key fimctions a Hibernation mode This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options F4 gt Sample Image Hibernation options K To enable Hibernation mode select To cancel select Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 89 Output Display switch This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power on display options only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached the last option is available only
167. ou are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access the Windows operating system Help and Support 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Help and Support In the list that appears above click on your selection Or press F1 The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following K In the Search programs and files field type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click one of the options listed in the window and then follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba supp
168. our computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only and does not indicate the battery life that will be obtained by any individual user Actual battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural 90 Mobile Computing 01 Running the computer on battery power performance variations produced by the design of individual components The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system s battery life under any conditions other than the specific test settings Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories
169. our recovery files are on a USB flash drive connect the USB flash drive to your computer 3 Turn on your computer When the initial screen displays press F12 The boot menu displays 4 Using the arrow keys select the DVD option or the USB Flash option depending on which type of media you are using and then press Enter 5 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next 7 Select one of the following options Recover to out of box state recommended recovery method If you want to recover the original factory image K kd Recover without changing the hard drive partitions If you want to recover the C partition only leaving other partitions you have created intact K Ww Recover to a custom size partition If you want to recover the C drive to its out of box state and specify a custom size for the C drive Note This option deletes all other partitions from the drive 8 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process When the process is complete a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer 66 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Dr
170. ously again to return the display priority to its previous setting Now HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will ji advance you through the display options If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 1 63 If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on K Ww Check that the monitor s power cord cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet K Ww Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached 2 Ww Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor s Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look correct You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Personalize This opens the Personalization window Choose a theme for your desktop background under Colors Sounds and Screen Saver or change the settings for each of these components individually Click Display and then Change display settings to choose the screen resolution For more information see the Windows online Help A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the
171. overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product gt The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory product lines Other Radio Stations 1 Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above 2 If this equipment causes PF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 4 E BS E This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FH1 CI
172. pe VDA approved 0 NEMKO approved BS approved Australia AS approved 194 Glossary y S TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer 2 Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User s Guide AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input Output System BD ROM Blu ray Disc Read Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access 195 06 Glossary DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DVD Digital Versatile or Video Disc DVD ROM Digital Versatile or Video Disc Read Only Memory EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory eSATA external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment FAT File Allocation Table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD Hard Disk Drive HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI CEC High Definition Multimedia Interface Consumer HTML IEEE VO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LED MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA RAM RGB RFI Electronics Control Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Input Output interrupt request Internet Service Provider kilobyte Local Area Network Liquid Crysta
173. pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See also RAM ROM microprocessor See Central Processing Unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines Glossary 205 motherboard tThe computer s main circuit board that contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD
174. ple and do not need to be edited The eco plan is the best used for maximum battery time The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan To set the Power Plan 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan hot key card F2 Power Plan e Balanced Sample Image Power Plan hot key card 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan The Power Plan options are eco and Balanced 3 Release the Fn key The hot key card disappears You are now in the selected mode Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped with the TOSHIBA eco power plan Operating the computer with this power plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system performance For example when this power plan is enabled the brightness of the display is reduced and the interval before Sleep 00 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery mode takes effect is shortened To enable or disable the TOSHIBA eco power plan press the eco Utility button Sample Illustration Locating the eco Utility button The TOSHIBA eco Utility monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real time power consumption and accumulated savings over time To learn how to access the utility see TOSHIBA
175. pond to touch or button presses while you type See Using external display devices on page 74 Disable the tapping feature If you disable tapping only you can still use the touch pad s control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the touch pad Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by computer model The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel For more information please visit support toshiba com Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default To enable disable the touch pad do one of the following Press the touch pad ON OFF Available on certain models S button ze Z Press Fn F9 For more information see Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 192 NOTE Alternately you can disable only the tapping feature If you disable tapping only you can still use the touch pad s control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the touch pad To disable tapping only use the Mouse Properties option in the Windows Control Panel Getting Started 13 Connecting an external device When the touch pad is disabled the touch pad primary and secondary buttons will also be disabled However the AccuPoint and AccuPoint b
176. printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the instructions that came with the printer 70 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Sleep mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is online and then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking probl
177. r optional pointing device Are your hands and wrists aligned in a comfortable straight posture Are your arms supported in the forearm area not at the wrist Do you hold the mouse or trackball with a loose relaxed hand Do you use a light touch when typing or using the mouse Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly Is the top of your monitor close to eye level Is the monitor about an arm length away Have you eliminated the glare on the monitor Is the monitor tilted so that it is easy to read Do you change postures regularly Do you take breaks at least once an hour Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer Getting Started 3 Selecting a place to work y AWARNING Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in
178. r and may incorrectly recognize faces that are similar to the registrant s In addition bright background light and or shadows may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly If recognition fails log on to your computer using your Windows password TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility technology will be completely secure or error free TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the face recognition software or utility 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA Security Assist f The TOSHIBA Security Assist Utility acts as a command center where you can set up various passwords or other security features and see how these features can be used with each other to increase security even further or to simplify the ways that you protect your system To open TOSHIBA Security Assist oe Click the Start button and in the Search field type Security Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection or click the Security Assist icon in the Secure tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Security Assist main window appears D TOSHERA Security Arint diagnoses your PC al helps you to apply secure settings Rates Opan Abast Case Sample Image TOSHIBA Security Assist window From the main window you can
179. r off See also boot RGB Red Green Blue monitor A monitor that reproduces all colors by mixing red green and blue light in various combinations RJ11 connector A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector RJ45 connector An eight wire connector used to connect a computer to a network ROM Read Only Memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM Secure Digital SD A small portable non volatile memory card used to store and transfer data between digital products providing encryption capability for content security select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel 208 _j Glossary shortcut See keyboard shortcut Sleep A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the comp
180. rent AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare Direct Current DC application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program 98 Glossary B backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged Basic Input Output System BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second Blu ray Disc BD Offering more storage capacity than DVDs the format was developed to allow for more data storage and to enable recording and playback of high definition video HD BIOS Basic Input Output System Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices This is the basic unit of measure used in modem communications and is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot origina
181. right clicking Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll Repeat to scroll a longer distance Example C TS Sample Illustration Pointer moves to the right f Sample Illustration Tap once to select Na Sample Illustration Tap twice to open a Sample Illustration Click the secondary right hand control button C Sample Illustration Vertical scrolling active area Getting Started T1 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device To Scroll horizontally Scroll continuously Circular scrolling Zoom in out Do the following Slide your finger along the bottom edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll Repeat to scroll a longer distance 1 Begin scrolling vertically or horizontally by sliding your finger along the right or bottom edge of the touch pad as described above 2 Without lifting your finger from the touch pad start moving your finger in a circular motion on the touch pad 3 To scroll in the opposite direction reverse the direction of the circular motion 4 To stop scrolling lift your finger off of the touch pad To enable circular scrolling click on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist Click the Device Settings tab and then click on Settings Double click on Serolling and then double c
182. rity oe Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option Z Ww When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter To fully discharge your battery pack Periodically disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below e Ww If you have extra battery packs rotate their use 2 Ww If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Ww Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged A WARNING Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus e g microwave oven Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and or release caustic liquid both which may possibly cause serious injury Always dispose of used battery packs in
183. rk devices infrared devices and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings amp Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Bluetooth Security Level for example high or medium Enable UAC User Account Control setting 152 Utilities ConfigFree To create a profile Click the gt icon in the notification area Move the pointer to Profiles Click Open Settings The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears TOSHIBA E Profile Settings e T Confirm settings and status of your communication devices below i Profile Settings Detail v i LAN Local Area Network Not Available ASQ Wireless LAN Not Available Dial up Wireless WAN Not Available Bluetooth Not Available aeey Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window Close 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at t
184. rted This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application 50 Utilities ConfigFree Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following steps oe Click the Start button and in the Search field type ConfigFree In the list that appears above click on your selection 2 Double click the ConfigFree icon gt in the notification area Click the ConfigFree icon gt in the notification area and then click the desired utility NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon in the notification area is displayed with an X ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information Status of the PC Network Connections K Status of wired and wireless connections 5 Wireless Connection band a b g etc Utilities D
185. s Hot Keys TOSHIBA Card 192 Hot key fimctions i Disabling or enabling the touch pad This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the touch pad For more information on using the touch pad see Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device on page 68 or Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options G F9 Touch Pad 0 9 Enable Sample Image Disable or Enable touch pad options To enable the touch pad select s To disable the touch pad select NOTE When using the Touch pad ON OFF button or Fn F9 the AccuPoint pointing device will continue to work only the Touch pad will be disabled Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 93 Keyboard hot key functions Fn Fn Fn Fn Fn Fn END PRTSC Re War ie This hot key takes a snapshot of your display screen This hot key allows you to zoom out This hot key allows you to zoom in This hot key decreases the speaker volume This hot key increases the speaker volume This hot key switches screen resolution Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom Euro
186. s power on the computer to charge the device 138 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility NOTE s When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled USB bus power DC 5V will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF USB bus power DC 5V is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports However some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power DC 5V As for the specifications of the external devices please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled the computer s battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function Using the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers If an external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC 5V function that interfaces with the power
187. s such as i amp How the computer is configured How much you use the internal storage drive optical disc drive or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Enable Sleep or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again om Use the Windows power saving option plans These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery 98 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Microsoft has combined these options into preset Power Plans Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power saving option Power Plans You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options To do this 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Power Options In the list that appears above click on your selection The Windows Power Options window appears Select a power plan Requwe a pnswori on wakeup Power plans can help yo
188. s automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs Optical disc drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive If the optical disc drive is an external drive make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to the documentation that came with your drive Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the tray and remove the disc Make sure the tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see if it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure that the disc is lying flat label side up Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely 66 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The optical disc drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from
189. s strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor If you have created recovery media for your system you can restore your system from such media if necessary For example if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media For instructions on creating recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 61 With recovery media you can 5 Recover to out of box state recommended recovery method Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recover to a custom size partition For more information on these options see Recovering the Internal Storage Drive on page 52 NOTE When you restore your system only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored Any files that you created are not restored during this process Be sure to separately save the files you have created to external media using Windows Backup or another backup program For more information see Backing up your work on page 84 To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media 1 Shut down and turn off your computer Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 2 Do one of the following If your recovery files are on DVDs insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive If y
190. screen saver gt Setting for resuming from sleep or hibernation Set up what you want your system to do when it resumes from Sleep or Hibernation 0 Ww Setting for closing the lid Set up what you want your system to do when the display panel is closed or re opened TPM Settings Select this category to set up the Trusted Platform Module available on certain models TPM State Verify whether the TPM is enabled or disabled EFS Setting Verify the Encrypted File System settings K 0 Ww C kod PSD Setting Configure or check a Personal Secure Drive BitLocker State Verify whether Windows BitLocker drive encryption is enabled or disabled 2 Ww Others Select this category to check the status of other security features Windows Security Center Check the status of Windows Security Center options Advanced Select this category to check advanced security options available on certain models Wireless Key Logon Configure your computer to allow a Bluetooth compatible cell phone to send an unlock code 32 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help NOTE The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have This is normal and does not indicat
191. stem shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function keys and special Windows keys 3 OLOO BE HOOO HA E Ji JE EJE E JE E A E ee Je Jt OE Jt Jt Oe Pt Je SP ot E s It JE CE Je Jt tt St ot les JOC IE tC Ie IE ee J ALT ll a ALT E Eu E 7 0 J m E oN w ENTER CTRL Sample Illustration Keyboard Learning the Basics 81 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen press the Fn PRTSC key To capture only the active window displayed press Fn ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key fe HOME PGUP PGDN SCROLL LOCK SYSRQ PRTSC BREAK PAUSE BACK space o NUM LOCK i Sample Illustration PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter el and the number 1 are not interchangeable T
192. t at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at support toshiba com 28 Introduction This guide This guide This guide introduces the computer s features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 7 You can 1 Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information Introduction 2 Safety icons co Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and icons highlight these instructions as follows AINA Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoid
193. t be properly aligned with the Port Replicator For more information consult the user s manual that came with your Port Replicator or visit support toshiba com Chapter 5 Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter NOTE The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system K Ww TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password C K Ww Ww K7 Ww User password TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 2 2 K A gt K Ww Ww Ww Xd Ww Ww Ww 118 Utiliti rossas 19 K Ww TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Accessibility Trusted Platform Module TPM Fingerprint Authentication Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ConfigFree TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist click the Start button and in the Search fie
194. t for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole The disc tray slides partially out of the drive Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 179 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power suspension mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been preset by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing y
195. t were not available on previous video platforms These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical disc drive is set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMs If you play a DVD disc from another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes 86 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on the side of the computer Your optical disc drive may look like this PNVD a O Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample Illustration Optical disc drive JCOMPACT cist Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray CAUTION Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light
196. tarted Adding memory optional 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover Back of computer Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up CAUTION Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging without touching its connector 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer NOTE If no memory slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 49 Getting Started 47 Adding memory optional NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides avoiding any contact with its connector Position the
197. te a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the C drive Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 84 If you have created other partitions for example a D drive those partitions will remain intact and any information on them will not be affected NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor Getting Started 5 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the C drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or by using recovery media if you have created such media To recover using the first method follow the procedure below To recover using the second method see Restoring from recovery media on page 64 To recover using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating syste
198. te the fingerprint data see your Online help file A A Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer using fingerprints During user enrollment fingerprint samples are saved and associated with the user s Windows user account When the user attempts to log on again the user s fingerprint is read and compared with the user s enrolled fingerprints if the fingerprint is recognized user logon is completed The Fast User Switching feature of the Windows operating system is also supported If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility verifies the fingerprint of user B who is already enrolled the utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches the users If your system supports power on security existing fingerprint samples can be used also for power on authentication Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Failure to follow these guidelines and or procedures might result in damage to the reader or cause reader failure finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the reader with too much pressure Do not touch the reader with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep reader surface dry and free of water vapor Do not touch the reader with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles
199. tes from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its internal storage drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the external media before checking the internal storage drive bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer Glossary 99 cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache L1 cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM Central Processing Unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as
200. th wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group CAUTION B uetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its B uetooth products with all computers and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or support toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use B uetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices B uetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your computer Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com 13 computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or support toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LA
201. the data you create and store on its internal storage drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data Fortunately the Windows operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to optical disc drives or hard drives An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails No additional software is required Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to or burn as well as read from optical discs External optical disc writers are also widely available 70 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs or a storage drive NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power Connect the AC adaptor before continuing 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it and or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive 2 Click Start 3 Click Control Panel 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading Follow the on screen instructions to back up your files For more help click Start Help and Support and search for back up files General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy inst
202. the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows operating system You can use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system g 107 108 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar notification area and background pattern Icons ij amp TOSHIBA Leading tanovation gt gt gt Start button Taskbar Notification area Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop for example Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin Exploring Your Computer s Features 09 Exploring the desktop TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a large n
203. then quickly pressing the F12 key Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button 36 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup CPU Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable This mode is the default setting for your computer and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source AC Power lIf your computer is connected to the AC adaptor the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing Battery Power lIf your computer is running on battery power the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slower processing Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Always Low Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adaptor K Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display NOTE When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep mode press Fn F5 For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 75 K Ww General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their defau
204. tion A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable eSATA An external device that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer Very useful in storing and transferring large files executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device 202 Glossary F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document File Allocation Table FAT The section of a storage drive that keeps track of the location of stored files file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder
205. tions Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates announcements and special offers Getting Started A Adding optional external devices Go applicable to your product Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Website at register toshiba com or by clicking the Start button and in the Search field type Registration In the list that appears above click on your selection Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty NOTE To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 42 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 43 1 Connect external devices see Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device on page 68 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 74 Adding memory optional YS HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the E accessories information packaged with your system or visit J accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You
206. tions visit www rbre org or call 1 800 822 8837 Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries applicable to California U S A only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 31 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust K Ww Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your computer through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer 06 Mobile Computing Traveling tips NOTE Before using your computer aboard an aircraft make sure the Wireless antenna is OFF if your computer has wireless LAN capability NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication use the Hot Key Fn F8 For more information see Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards on page 181 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your computer Exploring
207. ton Support NOTE With certain external devices the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select In those cases disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device or use a different charging device TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the system control buttons These buttons are located on the system control panel directly above the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Support 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Button Pt Support or click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears r a TOBA Betton Support Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name select the button whose function is to be customized Make the desired selections Click Close Utiliti TOSHIBA ee 1 4 1 TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function 4 TOSHIBA Accessibility e os TOSHIBA Setting for Fn StickyKey Use Frn StickyKey if you want to create Fn key combinat
208. toshiba com Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Please see Maintaining your battery on page 104 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate NOTE For optimum optical media performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power For more information about Windows power plans see Power Plans on page 98 The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off TECHNICAL NOTE Depending on your system the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on Power management Your computer ships with the power man
209. ty monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real time power consumption and accumulated savings over time To access the TOSHIBA eco Utility do one of the following ko Click the Start button and in the Search field type eco Utility In the list that appears above click on your selection Double click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area Right click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area and select Launch TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utility window appears settrge Natry n Sample Image TOSHIBA eco Utility window To activate the TOSHIBA eco power plan select ON in the upper left section of the screen For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan and utility click the Help button at the bottom of the window 48 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software firmware documentation or other information is available for your computer The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available and you can then choose to install the updates if you wish TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer available on certain mod
210. ty to access the drive or as sector errors Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical problems are You are having trouble accessing a drive or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking NOTE This feature is not available for optical disc drives Run Error checking which analyzes the directories and files on the storage drive and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk box appears If Something Goes Wrong 65 Optical disc drive problems 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the storage drive Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for a long time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then Disk Defragmenter After it opens click Defragment disk Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software package
211. u masmize yow computer s performance or conserve energy Make a plan active by telecting t ce choose a plan and cuitomize it by changing 43 power settings Teil me mare Chaos what the power button piang ro ai atem does Chaose what closing the id Plant shown on the battery meter does alan ed recommended Change plan settings Create a power plan Automanically balances pertormance with energy Conuumptcn on capable hardware E Chose when to tun off the duplay o Y Change when the computer sleeps saves energy by the settings recommended by TOSHIBA K TOSHIBA eco titty shew addbonal plans Sample Image Windows Power Options window p 8 P 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom plan 3 Click Create a power plan in the left pane to set up a new plan NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings continue to the following steps 4 Click Change plan settings to choose the plan you want to edit This screen allows you to change basic settings Mobile Computing 99 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 5 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification levels internal storage drive power save time etc You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item 6 Click OK to save the plan changes you have performed By default the two power plans eco and Balanced are satisfactory for most peo
212. ually decreases A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged 06 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare not included with your computer K2 Ww Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the internal storage drive before shutting down Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications Each notification can be set to alert you when a spec
213. ublic grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit H ndler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen 11 France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please contact A R T http www art telecom fr for applicable procedures to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter Autorit de R gulation des T l communications http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre Ital
214. uency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery 16 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions IWyVitela 8 This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the User s Guide carefully and keep it for your future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair an optical disc drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized et Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required lt Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary PRODUCT IS
215. umber of files or very large files from the internal storage drive there may be insufficient space available in the Recycle Bin to hold these files In this case Windows will prompt you to either permanently delete the file s or cancel the deletion s lf you delete a file of any size from an external media or flash media it does not go into the Recycle Bin The file is permanently deleted Permanently deleted files cannot be recovered from the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help NOTE If you place the pointer over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to iM Xd Start programs Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help and Support Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User s Guide instructs you to click Start it means that you should click the Start button Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows 0 Exploring Your
216. uo Memory Stick Duo and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Outlook Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association 18 Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance WiMAX is a trademark of the WiMAX Forum xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Licenses This Product is licensed under the AVC the VC 1 and the MPEG 4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the above standards Video Standards and or ii decode AVC VC 1 and MPEG 4 Part 2 Visual that was encoded by a consumer engaged in personal and non commercial activity or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide such video None of the licenses extend to any other product regardless of whether such product is included with this product in a single article No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See www mpegla com Computer Recycling Information As part of a commitment to people and the
217. ur work on page 84 9 Click Next to begin the recovery When the process is complete a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted you can restore your system from your recovery media Also if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery media only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be restored from this media Any files that you created are not backed up on the recovery media You will need to separately back up the files you created for more information see Backing up your work on page 84 When you create recovery media the system will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer The amount of space required for storing the recovery files varies by computer model Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need for storing your system s recovery files To create recovery media 1 Click th
218. use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger 40 Getting Started Connecting to a power source AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Sample Illustration Connecting the power cord cable to the AC adaptor AWARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling C 2 Plugthe AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer Getting Started At Charging the main battery 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet a a The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green AWARNING Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge amp Glows amber while the main battery is being charged
219. uter without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again software See program Compare hardware solid state drive A data storage device that utilizes solid state memory as opposed to a hard disk see also hard disk Solid state drives hold a large amount of information and are used for storage of programs and data Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands TFT display See active matrix display Universal Serial Bus USB USB is a serial bus that supports data transfer USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See Universal Serial Bus USB USB Flash drive A small portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer s USB port and functions as a portable hard drive They are smaller and more durable than an external hard drive because they do not contain any internal moving parts but have less storage capacity See also Universal Serial Bus USB utility A computer program designed
220. utting down Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost Data stored in the computer s internal storage drive may not be affected Always save your data even when you are using Sleep mode If your battery fully discharges information that has not been saved will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see What to do when the main battery runs low on page 96 If you are running on battery power it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Changing the main battery on page 100 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Cutoff power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery The error condition will be interrupted and the AC power light will stop flashing 2 Put the battery back into the computer Do not connect the AC adaptor Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the AC adaptor may be defective and will need to be replaced If the AC power light starts flashing remove the battery and continue with the steps below 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer Leave the battery out of the computer Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the battery may need c
221. utton functions will remain enabled Scrolling with the touch pad There are two active regions on the touch pad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball To scroll vertically run your finger up or down along the right edge of the touch pad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the touch pad This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button right clicking Check your program s documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your system some models may include USB 3 0 port s To distinguish these ports please look for the blue inset within the USB 3 0 port if available You can easily attach an external device your computer To do this 1 Read the directions that came with the device to see if you first need to install new software 2 Connect the device s video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device 3 Co
222. wireless WiMAX adapters that have been manipulated by an unauthorized party i e patches utilities or code including open source code modifications which have not been validated by Intel i you will be solely responsible for ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products ii Intel will bear no liability under any theory of liability for any issues associated with the modified products including without limitation claims under the warranty and or issues arising from regulatory non compliance and iii Intel will not 15 provide or be required to assist in providing support to any third parties for such modified products NOTE Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless WiMAX adapters to be modules and accordingly condition system level regulatory approval upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the antennas and system configuration do not cause the EMC and radio operation to be noncompliant Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the freq
223. y standard limited warranty 30 Web Camera using 112 Web sites 179 Wi Fi wireless networking 110 Windows operating system desktop 107 troubleshooting 156

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