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Toshiba PSU4RU011006 Laptop User Manual

1. NOTE If an external optical disc drive is attached the DVD option becomes available in the dialog box 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 the following Ifyou are copying files to DVD connect an optional external writable optical disc drive to your computer and insert a blank DVD into the drive Ifyou 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 Getting Started 5 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive on 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
2. Double click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area Right click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area and select Launch TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utility window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA eco Utility window To activate the TOSHIBA eco power plan select ON in the upper left section of the screen For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan and utility click the Help button at the bottom of the window Utilities 5 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 models It alerts users to specific system conditions via pop up messages It also tracks the usage of the computer and related devices and logs service relevant information on the computer s internal storage drive The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes e g number of power button and Fn ke
3. Backlit keyboard Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Auto the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you stop typing You can modify the time out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to always on or always off using the Fn Z keys Learning the Basics T1 Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use the Start menu or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have three options You can i 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 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 Shut down gt Sample Image Search programs and files field in Start menu 2 Start typing the program s name wordpad in
4. Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 64 Adding memory optional Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Contact the location you purchased the computer at for more information on adding memory to your computer Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage data loss service or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of a memory module Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 41 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com 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 state This option restores the original factory image to your 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 42 Recovery of factory default software with user s data This option recovers the factory default software while the computer attem
5. Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data option is selected in the next step Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data and then click Next lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option Recovery of Foctory DefouR Software Recover to out of box state Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data Recover to out of box state plus saving all data under C Users Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive Ce o Sample Image Selecting a process screen 7 A warning screen appears stating the Toshiba Recovery Wizard will attempt to save all data There is a risk that the Toshiba Recovery Wizard may not be able to save all data during the recovery process Getting Started A7 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 72 8 Click Yes to continue TOSHIBA Sample Image Warning screen 9 When the recovery process is complete the Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears indicating that the recovery process is complete Click Finish to restart the computer lt Recovery
6. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs external storage media or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows Backup program preinstalled on the computer s internal storage drive Also see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 132 Learning the Basics 13 Toshiba s online resources ya HINT Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take ce a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may J prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external hard drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive use the Restore option in the Windows Backup and Restore program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files Backup wre Not Avadatie In progress Never Fes in bbsanes and personal folders toe at users Every Sunday at 700 PM You can restore your files that were backed up on the cverent location Sample Image Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE When restorin
7. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either a battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light C the ON OFF light and the power button light When the ON OFF light or power button light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Sleep command gi System indicator lights O no OO Ow j AC power light Battery light ON OFF light Wireless indicator light Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Mobile Computing 79 Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power td 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 Move the pointer over the power icon in the notification area see Finding your way around the desktop on page 87 for more information on the notification area A pop up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage With repeated discharges and rech
8. 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 emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable eSATA An external device that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer Very useful in storing and transferring large files executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expans
9. 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 Current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare Direct Current DC application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program 48 Glossary B backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged
10. 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 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 D document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk
11. 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 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
12. power vattings ell me more Aout powes Choose what the power button plans dors Plant shown on the battery meter Choose what closing the 5d dow Balanced recommended Change plen settings Create a power plan Automatically balances performance with energy consumpticn ca capable hardwar Q Choose when to tum off the display o Change plan cating Di saves energy by the setong recommended by TOSHIBA sleept TOSHIBA eco Witty Show addibonal plans Personalization Windows Mobilty Center User Accounts Sample Image Windows Power Options window 82 Mobile Computing Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 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 5 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification levels internal storage drive power save time etc You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item 6 Click OK to save the plan changes you have performed By default the two power plans eco and Balanced are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited The eco plan is the best used for maximum bat
13. remember to operate the computer on a hard flat stable surface Using your computer on a carpet blanket or other soft materials can block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer and possibly cause overheating of your computer Transporting the notebook Although your notebook is light carrying it for a long time may lead to shoulder and arm fatigue If you carry your notebook with other items consider using an ergonomically designed computer case Seeking additional help Follow the advice from your employer s company health and safety staff Contact them if you need assistance making adjustment to your workstation or adjusting the lighting Again if you experience persistent or recurrent pain ache numbness burning or stiffness you should promptly see a qualified health care provider These sensations may be caused by serious medical conditions that can be treated Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work 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 Health Administration Web site at http www osha gov SLTC etools computerworkstations Check list i 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 e
14. setting up 36 computer lock 66 computer will not start troubleshooting 118 computing habits troubleshooting 129 computing tips 68 connecting AC adaptor 36 AC adaptor cord to DC IN 38 computer to a network 90 external device 63 HDMI compatible TV or display device 64 power cord cable 38 power source 37 cooling fan adequate ventilation 35 customize computer settings 66 Windows operating system 86 Device Manager fixing a problem 122 directing display output 65 disabling touch pad 63 140 display troubleshooting 126 display devices external 64 display output settings 65 display external adjusting 65 disposal information 16 disposing of your computer 84 E enabling touch pad 63 140 ENERGY STAR 23 exploring desktop 86 external display device HDMI Out port 64 external display adjusting 65 F files backing up 69 72 restore 73 saving 72 function keys 70 62 Index H headphones using 91 Help and Support troubleshooting 122 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 142 display brightness 138 keyboard overlays 141 Lock Instant security 138 Output Display switch 139 Zoom Display resolution 143 zooming in 141 zooming out 141 Hot Key Cards 137 Hot key functions 138 l icon desktop 87 moving to desktop 87 recycle bin 87 safety 26 installing battery 82 memory modules 40 internal storage drive recovery 41 K keyboard backlit 70 character keys 70 function ke
15. 121 sound system 127 trouble running programs 127 URL address not found 121 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 134 USB Wakeup function does not work 134 Windows operating system not working 120 wireless networking 128 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 134 USB Wakeup function does not work 134 user password deleting 104 user password setting 104 using a microphone 90 computer lock 66 Memory card reader 92 TOSHIBA eco power plan 82 touch pad 60 Web Camera 92 using the keyboard 69 Utilities 94 V video projector adjusting display 65 W watranty standard limited warranty 27 Web Camera using 92 Web sites 135 Wi Fi wireless networking 89 Windows operating system desktop 86 troubleshooting 120 Windows Start menu starting a program 72 wireless networking 89 troubleshooting 128
16. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the Enter key 4 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 5 Getting Started 49 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue pies te Sample Image Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Recovery of Foctory Defouk Software with user s data Recover to out of box state plus saving all data under C Users Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive Cee o Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions rosa Recovery waars Sooo O lt Recovery of Factory Default Software gt Please select a recovery method O Recover to out ol box state Recover vathout changing the hard drive partitions Recover to a custom size partition E Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C d
17. 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 originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its internal storage drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the external media before checking the internal storage drive bus An electrica
18. Rewrite Memory Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor communications port serial port communications port 2 serial port Central Processing Unit Direct Current Direct Memory Access 145 46 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 Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface Personal Computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Random Access Memory Red Green Blue light monitor Radio Frequency Interference Glossary A7 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
19. Transporting the noteDOOk cccceseeseeees 32 8 Contents Seeking additional help ccccccceeeeseeeeeee 32 Check list ciaisicusedsonaesisaseaboearnmedicosnebidevatatiseostts 33 Precautions 2cccncasderias vacate cnstascamsascidetucesisGrauas 33 Important information on your computer s cooling fan osecscenceatecensiecetesaieccenatestemcanaansee 35 Setting UP your Computer cccceeesseseeeeees 36 Connecting to a POWEF SOUICE ccccceceeceseeeeeeee 36 Charging the main battery cccccccescsecseeeeeeee 38 Using the computer for the first time 0 2 39 Setting up your SOfWANE cc ccececseeeeeteeees 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Adding memory Optional cceceseeeeereee 40 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 41 Recovering to out of box state recommended recovery MIGUNOG ac stssssnacrexssmcaaiewocnctbvedences 42 Recovering of factory default software with users data ccscceiicremainaronteaaene ea eumeeins 45 Recovering without changing the internal Storage drive partitions ce eeeeeeeeees 48 Recovering to a custom size partition 50 Creating recovery media ccceececeeesseeeeeee 53 Restoring from recovery Media ccceee 55 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ccceeees 57 Checking the internal storage drive operatin
20. 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 57 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 computer off See also boot RGB Red Green Blue monitor A monitor that reproduces all colors by mixing red green and blue light in various combinations RJ11 connector A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector RJ45 connector An eight wire connector used to connect a computer to a network ROM Read Only Memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volat
21. and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears above click your selection Help and Support gt All Programs Search programs and files Shut down gt Start button Search field Sample Image Search programs and files field in Start menu 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 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications You can use the touch pad the small touch sensitive area in front of the keyboard and the adjacent control buttons to Move the pointer on the screen Select an item on the screen Open or activate an item on the screen Scroll through a document or information Zoom in for a close up view Zoom out to see more information at once Touch pad Primary control button 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 m
22. 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 F4 once If this does not correct the problem press F4 again to return the display priority to its previous setting HINT Press the F4 key several times to advance through the display Options If you are using an external monitor s Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cord cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not 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 Save
23. 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 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system The Windows operating system offers some easy to use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important files Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time consuming restoration procedures and to safeguard your valuable data from loss If Something Goes Wrong 31 Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points The System Resto
24. battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions AWARNING Computer warning indicators gt Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the computer if you observe any of the following conditions gt Offensive or unusual odor Excessive heat Discoloration Deformation cracks or leaks gt Smoke gt Other unusual event during use such as abnormal sound Do not expose the computer to fire The battery could explode Do not turn on the computer s power again until an authorized Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or computer failure including but not limited to the loss of data 84 Mobile Computing Disposing of your computer 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 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If
25. emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposu
26. environment 28 Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work gt Ww a 7 Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture 2 Ww K Ww K Ww Ww K kod K7 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
27. i Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation Ifthe 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 K Ww Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the detailed specifications for your computer visit support toshiba com Contacting Toshiba Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support toshiba com Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site us toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan latin toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America acclaim toshiba com Toshiba USA Self Service support web site laptopforums toshiba com Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users 36 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Canada Toshiba Australia Pty Limited Toshiba Canada Ltd 84 92 Ta
28. 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 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 156 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
29. is turned off 2 While powering on your computer press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The Boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the Enter key 4 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 5 5 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option co ary Ota ar Recover to out of box state Recovery of Factory Defoult Software with user s data Recover to out of box state plus saving all data under C Users Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive Cier J o Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to a custom size partition 10SM0A Recovery Wizard 0 lt Recovery of Factory Default Software gt Please select a recovery method Recover to out of box state Recover wihout changing the hard drive parsons Recover to a custom size partition S
30. key increases the screen brightness F3 This hot key decreases the screen brightness Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 39 Output Display switch This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power on display options only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached the last option is available only if you are in Extended Display Mode NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop 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 86600 Sample Image Display mode options window Hot Keys TOSHIBA Card 140 Hot key fimctions i 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 de
31. lt Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then slide them together Sample Illustration Zooming out 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 Getting Started 63 Connecting an external device gt Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with the touch pad You may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of your hand as you type Also accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type Temporarily disable the touch pad so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you type See Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 63 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
32. of Factory Default Software gt Recovery complete Please press Finish to restart the computer Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software Recovery complete 48 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 72 If you have created other partitions for example a D drive those partitions will remain intact and any information on them will not be affected NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor You can recover the C drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or by using recovery media 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 55 To recover using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 While powering on your computer press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The Boot menu appears
33. options 60000 Sample Image Wireless communication options Z Ww To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select O To enable all select To disable all select To cancel select KZ K2 e Ww lt Ww o lt Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 43 Zoom Display resolution This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options or aja Space bar Normal 006 Sample Image Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions then select the desired resolution Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom Europe VDA approved i NEMKO approved BS approved Australia AS approved 144 Glossary S TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer ne Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User s Guide AC BIOS BD ROM bps CD CD ROM CD RW CMOS COM1 COM2 CPU DC DMA Alternating Current Basic Input Output System Blu ray Disc Read Only Memory bits per second Compact Disc Compact Disc Read Only Memory Compact Disc
34. 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 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 02 Utilities Setting passwords 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 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 acces
35. restore points on page 131 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 132 Have your back up media on hand in case you need any files from them Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software K Restart the Windows operating system Always restart the Windows operating system after each installation even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so This will ensure that the installation is completed 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 e
36. 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 The Sleep Utity alons you to use advanced features when the computer isin standby sleep mode hibernation mode and shutdown sta M Enable Sleep and Charge Paget ant i can rge can supply USB power to the USB port when 10 nation mode or pl in standby sleep mi cones 4 shutdown pre Power supply mode Auto Mode Default x M Enable under Battery Mode Lower limit of remaining battery life 10 g 96 Current status of remaining battery life ante Image TOSHIBA os Utility screen Utilities 3 TOSHIBA Accessibility NOTE With certain external devices the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select In those cases disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device or use a different charging device TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to cr
37. system to complete the process Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password CAUTION lf you choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it TOSHIBA is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the User Password icon 4 Click Registered 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 6 Click OK 7 Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side click the Secure tab Click the User Password icon Click Not Registered Follow the on screen instructions to remove the user password nan A U N Utilities 05 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Your computer may come with the TOSHIBA Face Recognition
38. take several hours depending on the size of your internal storage drive TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard lt Erase the hard disk gt Please solect the deletion method D Delete all data and partitions trom the hard disk Delete all partitions and overwrite ail sectors on the hard disk Ths process may take several hours depending on the sizo of your hard drive Bec Next gt l 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 72 and created recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 53 before proceeding 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 Click Finish to restart the computer Getting Started 5O Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive you can check its status as follows 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type Computer Management In the list that appears above click your selection 2 Select Manage 3 Click Disk Management Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers
39. 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 to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management Web See World Wide Web Glossary 5O 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
40. toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth 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 LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or support toshiba com in the United States for more information 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
41. you can get close enough to your notebook and other items that you use frequently Adjust the chair back rest it should match the curve of your back and provide comfortable back support Adjust the chair arm rests they should be about the same height as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms allowing your shoulders to relax When using the keyboard it should be centered in front of you The keyboard and pointing device should be close to your elbow level The keyboard should be flat so that your wrists are straight when typing However if the notebook is on a work surface that is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight Work with relaxed shoulders When typing keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your wrists on the notebook Support your arms on your forearm area The forearms can be supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear 30 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 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 Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching tha
42. you have created with the preceding steps see Restoring from recovery media on page 55 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 72 NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor If you have created recovery media for your system you can restore your system from such media if necessary For example if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media For instructions on creating recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 53 With recovery media you can K Ww Recover to out of box state recommended recovery method R Ww Recovery of factory default software with user s data 1 Ww Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions K Ww Recover to a custom size partition 06 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive For more information on these options see Recovering the Internal Storage Drive on page 41 NOTE When you restore your system only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restor
43. 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 36 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer SJ TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to and including Setting up your software on page 39 before adding 5 external or internal components to your computer These components include but are not limited to a mouse keyboard printer and memory Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor See Connecting to a power source on page 36 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 resultin
44. A Assist You can easily access Help and Service Contents in PC Diagnostic Tool o SECURE PROTECT amp FIX ol OPTIMIZE This tells how to begin using your computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic operations and care using optional devices and troubleshooting Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect amp Fix tab Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 99 Optimize The features available in this category are Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Hardware Settings TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents Fd CONNECT P 4 2i a 22 Mouse Accessibility TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Eco Hare ace ity dw FaceRec Sleep Utility Utii o SECURE fl PROTECT amp FIX Eome You can optimize your computer Web site _ N Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab 00 Utilities TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can be used to return your system to its out of box state if necessary For detailed information on using the utility to create recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 53 TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHI
45. BA 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 then in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears above click your selection The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears 2 Click Next Toshiba Application and Driver Installer TOSHIBA iirctton oto you system n or a ditver that has been urirataled rinstal software that a rot opaniting comectly or add softwar that was not part d be defend prenatal Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen Utilities 01 Setting passwords 3 Click the item you want to install Venon BEDRE Wa V 08070730E T oada Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again TOSHIBA supports several types of passwords on your computer An instant password Secures 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
46. 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 50 Glossary CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor An on screen symbol usually a flashing vertical line that indicates the position where characters will appear when you enter data D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting
47. Directive Information The European Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union EU 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 3 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 r
48. 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 Satellite Satellite Pro 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 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 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 16 Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO 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 Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association Wi Fi is
49. IATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING O
50. Monitoring main battery power 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 7 Enable Sleep or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again 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 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 then in the Search field type Power Options In the list that appears above click your selection The Windows Power Options window appears oO x es Control Panel Home Select a power plan Require s pacrword ca wakeup Powe plane can help you mesmice your computers performance or conserve energy Make a pian active by S telecbng d oe choose a plan and customise it by changing amp
51. 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 press F5 For more information see Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 140 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 Connecting an external device 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 Connect the device s video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device 64 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet if applicable 4 Turn on the external device if applicable Your computer may automatically detect the external device Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in display but you can also connect an HDMI compatible television or external display device via the HDMI Out port NOTE To locate your HDMI port please refer to your Quick Start document l HDMI Out po
52. N i e surr i a gt CTRL FN ALT el ALT B CTRL lt v gt Sample Illustration Keyboard 70 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that 1 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 The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard F Sample Illustration Function keys v F2 Flo Ke F q FI ad B 8 0 Fa o 5 Ii FT gt i FB E Fa F12 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 Special Windows keys Windows key 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
53. SWOMG ccccee eens 102 Using a user password cceceseceeeecseeeeeees 104 Contents 21 Deleting a user PASSWOMU ccccsccseceeeeeeeees 104 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 105 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 106 Mouse Utility cee cceseeseecesseseeesesteesees 107 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ccccscscseeeeceeees 108 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ssccscesscetcctcerd coctinentaewhetatcoteivcs 110 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 0 0 110 USB Sleep and Charge cccccccscsecseeeeenees 110 Enabling Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 112 Power supply mode settingS ceeee 112 TOSHIBA Accessibility ccc ecseesececeeeeeeeetees 113 TOSHIBA eco Utility vise cisbericcsecacattnseareaccatcenads 114 TOSHIBA Service Station c cee cceceeeseeseeeeees 115 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ccceeeceeee 115 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong s 117 Problems that are easy to fiX 0 ce ceeeecseeeeeeees 117 Problems when you turn on the computer 118 The Windows operating system is not working 120 Using Startup options to fix problems 120 Internet problems scscisscosincedancsinnsensnanncecemensenes 121 The Windows operating system can help OU ee anaes roe ee rere oe 122 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 122 Checking device properties cccccee 122 Power and the batteries c
54. Setting Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the power button to power on the computer then quickly pressing the F12 key Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys then pressing the Enter key Boot Speed Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize using either the Fast or Normal settings Utilities 09 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Panel open Power on Allows you to turn on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is turned off NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button 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 F4 For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 65 General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Keyboard Allows you to access the wake on keyboard function LAN Allows you to set networking functions Password Allows you to set a user password SATA Allows you to set conditions for SATA USB Allows you to enable or disa
55. TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt Satellite Satellite Pro U800 Series Users Guide If you need assistance Technical support is available online at Toshiba s Web site at support toshiba com At this Web site you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers BIOS updates and other downloads For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 117 in this guide GMAD00304011 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 Satellite Satellite Pro U800 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 AFFIL
56. UT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals o
57. 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 Web and other services See also World Wide Web keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also c
58. Ww Z Ww K Ww This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems specifically wireless Wi Fi networking The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks and may be for more advanced users If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology please see Windows Help and Support or contact your computer technician 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 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 Check the Windows Control Panel s Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by the Windows operating system and that the driver is loaded To access the Device Manager click the Start butt
59. a Recover to out of box state plus saving all data under C Users Erase the hard disk Delete all the dota ond partitions from your hord drive tess owa j Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 7 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 Pioase solect a recovery method Recover to out of box stato Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Recover to a custom sizo partion a mn Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding see Backing up your work on page 72 Getting Started 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 9 Click Next to begin the recovery When the recovery process is complete a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered 10 Click Finish to restart the computer Recovering of factory default software with user s data CAUTION Using Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save C Users data to C Backup Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up Please make a complete back up of your data to external media b
60. a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance 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 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 en
61. ache CPU cache L1 cache 54 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 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
62. aching security lock cable Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 72 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset intervals See your software documentation for details re Learning the Basics 69 Using the keyboard Back up your files to external media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time However if your internal storage drive suddenly fails you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy For more information see Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system on page 130 amp 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 fo
63. 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 2 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 light is blinking when the computer is on this indicates a power mismatch Do the following 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the AC adaptor for example DC 19V 3 95A 20 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working 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 135 The Windows opera
64. ailure or damage that might arise out of the use of the face recognition software or utility 06 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 indicate a problem To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type PC Diagnostic Tool In the list that appears above click your selection Or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect 1 amp Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears DD TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool l 5m TOSHIBA li Ti CODD OAE gD P MiiguRoosK Selecta Cear an Stat Diagnostics Pence Manager Maree Seved iewat Sever irut heip One Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 2 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 3 Click Start Diagnostics when you are ready to begin the tests Utilities 07 Mouse Utility Mouse Utility P The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or m
65. ains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in a CMOS error message during startup The error message may vary by computer model NOTE Depending on your system the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring main battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge i t amp Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected 2 Glows white when the main battery is fully charged 78 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 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
66. ample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Use the on screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C field to set the partition size 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 72 Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 11 Click Next to begin the recovery When the recovery process is complete a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered Click Finish to restart the computer Creating recovery media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com 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 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 se
67. 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 55 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 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
68. arges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged 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 Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the internal storage drive before shutting down Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications Each notification can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has 80 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power been reached You can also set the computer t
69. as d une utilisation priv e 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 11 Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Handler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please contact A R T http www art telecom fr for applicable procedures to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter l Autorit de R gulation des T l communications http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre Ttalia 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 buitenantenn
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71. asier to determine the origin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 1 Back up critical data 2 Create a restore point 134 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Install one item of hardware or software Restart the Windows operating system Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications email business applications etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed USB Sleep and Charge is not working Ww Z Ww 2 Ww Z Ww Make sure that the device you want to charge is connected to a port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function Ports that support this feature are identified with the 4 icon USB Sleep and Charge may be disabled Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility to check if the feature is disabled and to enable it if necessary For more information see Enabling Disabling USB Sleep and Charge on page 112 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 112 If you are attempting to charge a device wi
72. ation are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at support toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at support toshiba com This guide introduces the computer s features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 7 You can 7 i Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information 26 Introduction Safety icons 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 a
73. audio features For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication use the Hot Key F12 For more information see Disabling or enabling wireless devices on page 142 NOTE When the Wireless antenna is ON the wireless indicator light amp will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 128 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 on certain models or by connecting an optional
74. ay also support other types of media NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of the Windows operating system Inserting memory media NOTE To locate your Memory card reader please refer to your Quick Start document The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices 1 Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down Exploring Your Computer s Features 93 Using the Memory card reader 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place 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 Removing memory media 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons button a if necessary in the notification area and then Tw 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 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removin
75. ay vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power 14 Mobile Computing 15 Running the computer on battery power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system s battery life under any conditions other than the specific test settings Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To 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 84 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
76. ble USB Legacy Emulation Utiliti 1 1 0 TORA 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 then in the Search field type Sleep Utility In the list that appears above click your selection USB Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power DC 5V to the USB port even when the computer is in Sleep mode Hibernation mode or shutdown state powered off This function can only be used for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible port Compatible ports are USB ports that have the 4 symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players However the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases power on the computer to charge the device Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility NOTE When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled USB bus power DC 5V will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF USB bus
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78. 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 81 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 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 16 Mobile Computing Charging batteries 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 Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer CAUTION Always use the AC adaptor specified by Toshiba You can order a Toshiba AC a
79. cturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type Device Manager In the list that appears above click your selection To view the device s installed double click the device type If Something Goes Wrong 23 Power and the batteries 3 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 7 kod 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 C2 Ww 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 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 Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adaptor or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Her
80. d 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 ntroduction csc sca secteaca ce cazecadacacaa cath nach cht cesauaceaadeare 23 This UNG Go xis3osscbt carvan eresuatheusaheasuntnnddencscbisedenicn 25 Safety IG ONS catcdaceacaintcexscaaguasdacacennceidatendeeticcacwesaas 26 Other icons USEC ccccccesecccssecsseseeseeseenes 26 Your computer s features and specifications 27 Other documentation ssc ncsisseccesnersicesedsevennnnnedeesenencee 27 Service Options ciacedeecctctisee sienscacseeecsicedececuadeeecdeanant 27 Chapter 1 Getting Started sssscsssssssssesssscsssesssecsssseesseeeses 28 Selecting a Place tO WOFK eseeeseeseeeeteeeeeeseesees 28 Setting up a work environment 28 Keeping yourself comfortable cccceeee 29 Computer user comfort recommendations 29 Good Working Posture cccccsencdestavenscncustcsatentacs 29 Using the notebook with an external keyboard MOUSE OF MONILOL eee ceeeeeceeceeeteceeeeeeees 30 Typing 0 Seen eee en mee eer 31 Taking breaks and varying taskS 0 31 Mobile computing tiPS eee cceeeeeteeteeees 32
81. daptor from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Charging the main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off 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 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 MF RE Q Mobile Computing T Monitoring main battery power sa 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 72 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 maint
82. desk surface or the chair arm supports Getting Started 31 Selecting a place to work Alternative keyboards such as the split curved keyboard may improve shoulder and arm comfort Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use Don t rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on the work surface when typing The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back in the chair The monitor should be centered in front of your body The top of the monitor should be at or slightly below eye level A monitor that is too high or too low can cause awkward head and neck postures and may lead to discomfort in the neck muscles If you use bifocals you may need to lower the monitor Alternatively you might consider customized prescription computer glasses Typing style Learn to touch type so that you don t have to look down at the keyboard K Ww Type with straight wrists K Ww Type lightly K Ww Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications You will be more productive K Ww Use the pointing device e g touch pad Accupoint or tablet pen whichever is available with your notebook computer or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball with a comfortable hand posture Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force lt Itis helpful to change the type of pointing device that you use on a regular basis to avoid working in just on
83. e 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 Utiliti 1 1 2 OA Sleep Utility Enabling Disabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function To enable this function select the Enable USB Sleep and Charge check box in the utility To disable this function de select the check box You can also control whether charging takes place when the computer is running on battery power To do so select or de select the Enable under Battery Mode check box in the utility If you enable charging when the computer is running on battery power you can specify that charging stops when battery power drops below a certain level Use the slider at the bottom of the utility window beneath the Lower limit of remaining battery life heading to specify when charging should stop For example if you set the slider to 10 charging will stop when 10 or less of the battery power remains Power supply mode
84. e 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 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 system may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the system reach room temperature and try again 2 4 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the battery has completely discharged it may not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adaptor and power cord cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life 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 the
85. e cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant I objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire I objet d une licence CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 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 802 114 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
86. e hand posture Taking breaks and varying tasks Change they way you work so that you are not stuck in the same posture for long periods of time Some people find it comfortable to occasionally stand while using the notebook To do this properly the notebook needs to be on an elevated surface Make sure you follow the Good Working Posture points mentioned above while working 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Ww 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 Ww 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 Ww 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 Ww 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
87. e mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include 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 6 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 c
88. e using an external Wi Fi adapter USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it does the utility may be disabling the Windows operating system wireless management utility in which case you 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 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 130 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 68 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 Use the Windows operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc via an optional external writable optical disc drive 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
89. ears above click your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents Bluetooth Settings o SECURE PROTECT amp FIX o OPTIMIZE You can connect your computer to network more easily Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect K Ww Secure Protect amp Fix Optimize 06 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The feature available in this category is Bluetooth Settings a TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category _ __Contents _ E o Bluetooth Settings v SECURE A PROTECT amp FIX E ome You can connect your computer to network more easily Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 9 Secure The features available in this category are K Ww Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA O You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents a7 CONNECT 3 Supervisor User password password g SECURE PROTECT amp FIX a OPTIMIZE You can keep your computer more secure Web site Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab 98 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect amp Fix The feature available in this category is the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA TOSHIB
90. eate a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Gc 4y TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Setting for Fn StickyKey Use Fr StickyKey if you want to create Fn key combinations by pressing one key at a time C Use Fri StickyKey U Options Press the Fn key t ock P Mak d wh Show Fr StickyKey sta Automatic reset Unvstick the Fn key if the keyboard is idle for I Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type Accessibility In the list that appears above click your selection Or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 2 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box 3 Puta check mark next to the desired option 4 Click OK Utiliti 1 1 4 TOHIR eco Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utility monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real time power consumption and accumulated savings over time To access the TOSHIBA eco Utility do one of the following Click the Start button and then in the Search field type eco Utility In the list that appears above click your selection
91. ed 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 72 To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media 1 2 Make sure your computer is turned off Do one of the following Ifyour recovery files are on DVDs insert the first recovery DVD into your optional external writable optical disc drive Consult the documentation that came with your optical disc drive to learn how to load the DVD while the computer is powered off If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive connect the USB flash drive to your computer Turn on your computer When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays press the F12 key on your keyboard The Boot menu displays Using the arrow keys select the DVD option or the USB Flash option depending on which type of media you are using and then press the Enter key A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Select one of the following options Recover to out of box state recommended recovery method If you want to recover t
92. ed system functions and to launch applications There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions Mute Power Plan K gt Ww K7 Ww Output Display switch K Ww Brightness control K Ww Wireless gt Ww Touch pad 137 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Card 138 Hot key fimctions ii Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view The Cards appear when you press the corresponding function key NOTE Hot keys are keys that when pressed turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls To use a Hot Key Card using a hot key 1 Press the function key 2 Press the hot key associated with the desired function The associated hot key Card appears at the top of the screen with its available options below it 3 To cycle through the displayed options press the function key repeatedly Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available hot key functions NOTE Hot keys are keys that when pressed turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls This hot key displays the help file Display brightness fae This hot
93. efore executing the recovery For more information see Backing up your work on page 72 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 factory default software while the computer will attempt to back up all of the data from the C Users using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive TECHNICAL NOTE The data from C Users will be copied into the C backup current date folder The directory structure will be retained however all of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process As a result any user can access the folders under C backup current date To return the data to your private account you will need to recreate a new account and drag and drop the data into your personal folders 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 While powering on your computer press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The Boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the Enter key 4 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 5 5 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the 46 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
94. egulations governing the disposal of this product For information on how to trade in or recycle your product visit www reuse toshiba com VCCI Class B Information COREL ARLE EREEREER VCCI ORB ITED DSFABBRRHEECST COPEL RERRCBATSCE EAMELTHOETA TOREDIG OTTLEY a VRBO LT Ainai BRMBASHRCTFCEMBVET Fiat II GED CIEL YRUSELTR SL 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 9 Using Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery 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 syst
95. ems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory product lines Other Radio Stations 1 Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above 2 If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations XN 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment w 2 3 2 4DSOF4 oe 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 4 E BS BS This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 10 The indication show
96. eriod 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 inability to access the drive or as sector errors Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical problems are You are having trouble accessing a drive or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems 1 2 Error checking 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 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors ko 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 usi
97. es 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 lt 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 12 operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network s The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country 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
98. external microphone Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the computer Exploring Your Computer s Features 9 Exploring audio features 2 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type Sound Recorder In the list that appears above click your selection Start Recording 0 00 00 Start Recording Stop Recording button Sample Image Sound Recorder screen 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 the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones
99. ey save energy and help protect the climate Visit http www energystar gov or http www energystar gov powermanagement for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program NOTE This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment ROHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet ROHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process NOTE Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply Some software may differ from its retail version if available and may not include user manuals or all program functionality Introduction 25 This guide NOTE This guide The product specifications and configuration inform
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101. figuration advanced K K Xa Ww 0 Ww Directory Services Restore Mode K Ww Debugging Mode 7 kod Disable automatic restart on system failure C Ww Disable Driver Signature Enforcement s 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 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 you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later 122 If Some
102. g Stalls seacara e A E 59 Installing drivers and applications 59 Using the touch pad cccccesscsessesecseeeeesseeeeeees 60 Adjusting touch pad settings cccceeeee 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 63 Connecting an external device 63 Using external display devices cece 64 Selecting video Cables ccccccccescseeeees 64 Connecting an HDMI compatible television OF display device scce 64 Contents 9 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer ces os sciecsesceentaceseccca Sevocneces 65 Adjusting the quality of the external display 65 Customizing your computer s Settings 66 Caring for your COMPUTED i ic cicecinrssivecwsnnersnecasnescnecees 66 Cleaning the Computer ccccsccesecseees 66 Moving the COmMputer sa ccsssecacsceaccosstsecanteszaxconennes 66 Using a computer l0CK s s snsnnnnnnnsnnneneneneenenenen 66 Chapter 2 Learning the BasiCs ccscessessesssseseesseeseen 68 Computing TDS sss estesccnctesc re chaecciomeaslds dennccctaabne 68 Using the keyboard c0ccccicccccasecsenedscnsencasecesdeestess 69 Character keys oesnononenesenesnsnenernsrsnnrieeseenneen 70 Function Keys cciosadesatacnaist nupttosinsientsenacematcradbades 70 Special Windows keys siseses 70 Backlit keyDOard cscccscsssssssessssssesessseess 70 Starting a program sccnceseasctyse ce candvarescuac
103. g 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 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 135 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power suspension mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been preset by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a 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 m
104. g in serious injury WARNING Always confirm that the power plug and extension cable plug if used has been fully inserted into the socket to ensure a secure electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Getting Started 37 Connecting to a power source AWARNING Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor AC adaptor Sample Illustration Power cord cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Sample Illustration 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 38 Getting Started Charging the main battery G 2 _ Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illust
105. g memory media CAUTION Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Chapter 5 Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter NOTE The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system iM TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password K 2 gt Ww Ww Ww K Ww User password TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Sleep Utility gt gt K7 gt Ww Ww Ww Ww K Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 95 TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist click the Start button and then in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that app
106. g 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 Exploring Your Computer s Features 8 Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar notification area and background pattern Icons TOSHIBA Leading neavation gt gt gt Notification area Start button Taskbar Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop for example Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to KA retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin 88 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring the desktop J gt TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a large number of files or very A large files from the internal
107. gram 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 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 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 p
108. he 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 53 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format providing better picture quality than analog signal HDMI CEC HDMI Consumer Electronics Control One A V component can control another while using this function if connected with HDMI cables See also HDMI Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off
109. he original factory image Recovery of factory default software with user s data If you want to the recovery the factory default software while the computer attempts to back up all data from C Users Getting Started 5 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive K Recover without changing the hard drive partitions If you want to recover the C partition only leaving other partitions you have created intact K Recover to a custom size partition If you want to recover the C drive to its out of box state and specify a custom size for the C drive Note This option deletes all other partitions from the drive 8 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process When the process is complete a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered 9 Click Finish to restart the computer Erasing the Internal Storage Drive SAUTION 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 41 To delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or o
110. hecking internal storage drive operating status 59 creating recovery media 53 erasing internal storage drive 57 installing drivers and applications 59 internal storage drive 41 out of box state 42 with user s data 45 restoring from recovery media 55 to custom size partition 50 without changing drive partitions 48 recycle bin icon 87 registering computer 40 restore points troubleshooting 131 restoring your work 73 running computer on battery power 74 S safety computer 85 disposing of your computer 84 icons 26 precautions 33 safety precautions battery 83 saving files 72 Search programs and files field starting a program 71 selecting a place to work 28 power plan options 81 video cables 64 setting low battery notifications 79 setting up AC adaptor 36 adding memory optional 40 communications 89 computer 36 software Setup Wizard 39 work environment 28 Index 164 settings customize computer settings 66 display output 65 software Setup Wizard 39 software program starting 71 starting from Start menu 71 sounds recording 90 speakers using external 91 start button 88 starting a program 71 Search programs and files field 71 Windows Start menu 72 starting a program from Start 71 Startup menu problem solving 120 supervisor password deleting 103 supervisor password set up 102 system indicator lights AC power 36 LEDs 38 77 78 92 T taskbar 89 television adjusting display 65 tips f
111. ible 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 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 Click Start 3 Click Control Panel If Something Goes Wrong 33 Develop good computing habits 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 installation 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 7 Create a restore point refer to Saving system configuration with
112. ices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or support toshiba com in the United States for more information on 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 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 802 114 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 exampl
113. ile 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 158 j Glossary shortcut See keyboard shortcut Sleep 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 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
114. ion 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 52 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 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 t
115. l 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 49 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 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
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117. lbow level Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard OC O C O Are your shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other optional pointing device E Are your hands and wrists aligned in a comfortable straight posture Are your arms supported in the forearm area not at the wrist Do you hold the mouse or trackball with a loose relaxed hand Do you use a light touch when typing or using the mouse Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly Is the top of your monitor close to eye level Is the monitor about an arm length away Have you eliminated the glare on the monitor Is the monitor tilted so that it is easy to read Do you change postures regularly OCCO COCODD O Do you take breaks at least once an hour Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer 34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work WARNING Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the co
118. leaning 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 light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected i AUTION DO not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back Doing so could damage the system Getting Started 6 Caring for your computer 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 2 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 Att
119. letely 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 Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it NOTE When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel CAUTION T0 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
120. mputer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center A CAUTION Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer gt Computer base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Today s performance computers generate heat under normal operating conditions as a function of system activity Avoid extended contact between the computer base or palm rest and your skin Under certain operating conditions such prolonged contact between the computer base or palm rest and your skin may result in skin irritation and or heat injury Consider using a hard computer insulating pad or similarly suitable hard insulating material when using a computer on your lap CAUTION Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a 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 magne
121. munications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery 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 15 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR
122. n An electronic version of the User s Guide this document A Quick Start document It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its standard limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 117 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
123. n below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FH1 CIT 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 wn This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 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 Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Belgi Belgique For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand Kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le c
124. n try charging it again Check the power options via your Power Plans see Power Plans on page 81 Have you added a device such as a memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the internal storage drive more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries For more information on maintaining battery power see Charging batteries on page 76 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 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 1 20 Display problems Here are some typical display problems
125. n your recovery media Ke To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive While powering on your computer press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The Boot menu appears Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the Enter key Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to continue K To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery media Turn off your computer Insert the first recovery DVD into your optional external writable optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to your computer and then power on the computer When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays press F12 Using the arrow keys select the DVD or USB 58 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Flash option on the Boot menu depending on which type of media you are using and then press the Enter key Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk This option deletes all of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive Z 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
126. ng your computer for a long time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click the Start button and then in the Search field type Disk Defragmenter In the list that appears above click your selection After it opens click Defragment disk Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer s speakers Adjust the volume control Try pressing F11 to see if volume mute is disabled 128 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Wireless networking problems NOTE K2 Ww
127. o 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 then in the Search field type Power Options In the list that appears above click 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 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 ie Power Options as ES Advanced setings v Select the power plan that you want to customize p and then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power chan Balanced Active m F Multimedia settings 7 Critical battery action Low battery level Critical battery level On battery 3 Plugged in 3 H Low battery notification Low battery action j Reserve battery level Restore pian defaults a cone d Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as 1 How the computer is configured A How much you use the internal storage drive or other optional devices Mobile Computing 81
128. o located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada CAUTION he 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 qu
129. o options are available if an external monitor is connected Built in display only t Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop 606660 Intemal 1 i0 Jml Sample Image Display options window Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps 66 Getting Started Customizing your computer s settings 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 81 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 94 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 83 NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface C
130. on and then in the Search field type System In the list that appears above click your selection Carefully note any error messages these will If Something Goes Wrong 29 Develop good computing habits be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication use the Hot Key F12 For more information see Disabling or enabling wireless devices on page 142 2 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 K 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 K7 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 ar
131. or computing 68 Toshiba online resources 73 registering computer Toshiba Web site 40 worldwide offices 136 TOSHIBA Accessibility 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 100 TOSHIBA Assist 95 Connect tab 96 Optimize tab 99 Protect amp Fix tab 98 Secure tab 97 TOSHIBA eco power plan 82 TOSHIBA eco Utility 114 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 105 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 106 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 115 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 100 TOSHIBA Service Station 115 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 touch pad using 60 traveling tips 85 troubleshooting 125 AC power light is blinking 119 battery light is blinking 119 bookmarked site not found 121 checking device properties 122 computer will not start 118 contacting Toshiba 135 corrupted damaged data files 127 data entire system backup 132 Device Manager 122 Disk Defragmenter 127 display error message 126 display problems screen is blank 125 error message warning resume failure 119 Error checking 127 external display problems 126 external keyboard 124 external monitor 125 good computing habits 129 hard disk drive is slow 127 Help and Support Windows operating system 122 high pitched noise 128 installing hardware software 133 Index 65 keyboard 124 keyboard will not respond 118 missing files trouble accessing a drive 126 power and batteries 123 restore points 131 screen does not look correct flickers 125 slow Internet connection
132. 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 92 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the Web Camera Using the Web Camera 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 Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging IM programs Have video conference calls 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 then in the Search field type Web Camera In the list that appears above click your selection The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active Using the Memory card reader The Memory card reader supports the use of Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO or Secure Digital SD SDHC SDXC These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones digital cameras digital video camcorders etc CAUTION To usea micro or mini SD Card an SD adapter is required The Memory card reader m
133. ouse connected to your computer To Do the following Example Move the on screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to move the pointer mmp o To move the pointer a longer distance slide your finger several times across the touch ee pad in the preferred direction Sample Illustration Pointer moves to the right Getting Started 61 Using the touch pad To Do the following Example Select an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to select 2 Doone of the following lt Tap the touch pad once s Press and release the primary Sample Illustration left hand control button Tap once to select Open or activatean 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to item open activate S 2 Doone of the following lt Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR Press and release the primary control button twice in rapid l Sample Illustration Tap twice to open 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 Cores This feature varies by program Check your i program documentation for specific instructions on right clicking Sample Illustration Click the secondary right hand control button Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll Re
134. ouse settings To access the Mouse utility 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type Mouse In the list that appears above click your selection Or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears The settings you can change are divided into these categories fe K3 L C Ww Ww gt C Ww 0 Ww Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Device Settings You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click OK 108 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system To access it Uy 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type HWSetup In the list that appears above click your selection Or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears USB General Password Display Boot Setting Keyboard TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your computer TOSHIBA LAN SATA Setup BIOS Version 0 19 04 05 2012 EC Version 0 17 Default ok Canca Sample Image TOSHIBA H WSetup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs 1 Boot
135. parately back up the files you created for more information see Backing up your work on page 72 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 you will need an optional external writable optical disc drive and blank DVDs or a USB flash drive 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery media 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type Recovery Media Creator In the list that appears above click your selection The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays lt TOSHIBA Create Recovery Media recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard aki a ive You can create recovery me ty Media Creator media from this image by using the TOSHIBA Rec Media Selection Title Media Set Status E W System Recovery Media DVD 4 7GB me Information Please insert blank media 4 DVD s Current Media Total Progress Z Verity Sample Image TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop down list depending on the type of external media you want to use
136. peat to scroll a longer distance Sample Illustration Vertical scrolling active area Scroll horizontally Slide your finger along the bottom edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll Repeat to scroll a longer distance Arcu Sample Illustration Horizontal scrolling active area 62 Getting Started Using the touch pad To Do the following Example Scroll continuously 1 Begin scrolling vertically or horizontally Circular scrolling 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 Sample Illustration circular motion on the touch pad Circular scrolling 3 To scroll in the opposite direction vertically reverse the direction of the circular motion 4 To stop scrolling lift your finger off of the touch pad To enable circular scrolling click on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist Click the Device Settings tab and then Sample Illustration click on Settings Double click on Serolling Circular scrolling and then double click on One Finger horizontally Scrolling Enable Chiral Motion scrolling and click OK Zoom in out To zoom in 0 Place two fingers close together on the touch pad and then slide them apart Sample Illustration Zooming in To zoom out C
137. 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 f an external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC 5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of the computer may always be in an operational state When there is a current overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port USB bus power DC 5V supply may be stopped for safety reasons When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled th
138. pts to back up all data from C Users See Recovering of factory default software with user s data on page 45 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 48 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 50 A recovery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage drive and the image can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below 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 4 Getting Started Recovering
139. r 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 26 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Right click in a blank area of the Windows desktop 2 Click Personalize and then Display 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on 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 p
140. r files you receive via external media email or download from the Internet amp Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both NOTE The Windows operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function keys and special Windows keys providing all the functionality of a full size keyboard ESC all EA a 25 Ea 4 ma 4 egl DA w Ea ms w a amp 4 T BACK 3 6 7 e Home WZICILIE E J eis G Q EMR Wit iy dtodd odpedqe dy E dfx a w i l ote i A S D F G J K L f g ENTER lt cow Satie x j t y E
141. r peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s ports Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions s This device may not cause harmful interference s This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba s Support Web site at support toshiba com Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform la norme NMB 003 du Canada 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 dev
142. ration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet sal The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white WARNING Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Z w Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected s Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the main battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the main battery is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Charging the main battery NOTE The computer battery is not accessible by the user Getting Started 39 Using the computer for the first time Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows white After that the battery will be comp
143. re feature of the Windows operating system quickly creates restore points snapshots of your Windows operating system configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring the Windows operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It is also easy to undo a restore point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type System In the list that appears above click your selection 2 Inthe left pane click System protection The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears 3 Click Create 4 In the input field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounting app Then click Create The Windows operating system creates the restore point automatically stamps it with the current date and time and displays a message that the restore point was successfully created 5 Click Close Then at a later time you can re establish your Windows configuration using the saved res
144. re 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 Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada 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 com
145. ress 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 117 If Something Goes Wrong 9 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 shutting down Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost Data stored in the computer s internal storage drive may not be affected Always save your data even when you are using Sleep mode If your battery fully discharges information that has not been saved will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see What to do when the main battery runs low on page 79 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 Charging batteries on page 76 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Connect the AC
146. riginal 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 55 Getting Started 43 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 While powering on your computer press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The Boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the Enter key 4 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 5 5 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen 44 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option e Real ea Soar Recover to out of bax state Recovery of Factory Default Sofware with user s dat
147. rive The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA s obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way TOSHIBA s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once then click Start Task Manager The Windows Task Manager window appears 117 8 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 pro
148. rive 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 72 9 Click Next to begin the recovery When the recovery process is complete a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered 10 Click Finish to restart the computer Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery For more information see Backing up your work on page 72 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 Getting Started D Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 55 To resize and recover the C drive using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer
149. rt Sample Illustration Video port 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 om Connect one end of an HDMI cable not included with your computer to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer and then connect the other end of the cable to your television or display device Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information Your computer will automatically detect the external display device NOTE In the future you can change the display settings by pressing F4 or by configuring the display properties settings Getting Started 65 Using external display devices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key F4 Press F4 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each time you press the F4 key to allow time for the display to change This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order the last tw
150. s your computer To set a supervisor password 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab Utilities 03 Setting passwords Ss 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears TOSHIBA r Supervisor Password Not Registered C Registered p User Password Mode Able to run HWSetup Sample Image Supervisor Password tab 4 Click Registered 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 6 Click OK The supervisor password utility dialog box appears 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK 8 Restart the system to complete the process Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab a 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 4 Click Not Registered A pop up screen appears asking for a password 0 4 Utilities Setting passwords 5 Enter the password then click OK 6 Click OK to exit 7 Restart the
151. sktop mode the image is split into two sides one side per display device To swap sides select Swap Image Display Disabling or enabling the touch pad This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the touch pad For more information on using the touch pad see Using the touch pad on page 60 or Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options F5 F5 Touch Pad 0 9 Enable Sample Image Disable or Enable touch pad options To enable the touch pad select To disable the touch pad select Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards At Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume This hot key increases the speaker volume This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer H This hot key allows you to zoom out 1 Eag This hot key allows you to zoom in Hot Keys TOSHIBA Card 142 Hot key fimctions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer The wireless modes are Wi Fi enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module a Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module ee All disabled Disables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following
152. ssseesssssesssecssecsssecsssscsssecsssesssscesssessssessneesseessssecesseesns 145 Introduction ENERGY STAR Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing With your Toshiba computer your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go Your computer is ENERGY STAR qualified Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency s EPA ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to dim the display after 10 minutes of inactivity and enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system after 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by 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 23 2 4 Introduction When considering additions to your home office purchase products that have earned the ENERGY STAR for all your equipment needs which can save you mon
153. storage drive there may be i 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 Ifyou delete a file of any size from an external media or flash media it does not go into the Recycle Bin The file is permanently deleted s 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 Z Ww Start programs Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help and Support Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User s Guide instructs you to click Start it means that you should click the Start button Exploring Your Computer s Features 89 Setting up for communications 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 windo
154. t of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye strain Keep your head level facing forward and balanced over your torso Adjust the font size of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away Using the notebook with an external keyboard mouse or monitor Top of monitor screen at _ _ _p eye level or slightly below eye level Keep your head level facing forward Keep your keyboard centered in front of you and close to elbow level Use a light touch on C keyboard and keep Li your wrists straight when typing Relax your shoulders Adjust the chair back to provide comfortable back Keep backs of your knees support slightly away from chair to avoid pressure points behind the knee or under the thigh Keep your thighs evenly supported by the seat approximately parallel to the floor Rest your feet flat on floor or footrest om When using a notebook for long hours it may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard mouse and monitor K The keyboard and mouse or trackball should be close to your elbow level 2 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
155. tails please visit us toshiba com green Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries applicable to California U S A only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 28 also apply while traveling K 2 Ww Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust K 2 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 NOTE Before using your computer aboard an aircraft make sure the Wireless antenna is OFF if your computer has wireless LAN capability NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication use the Hot Key F12 For more information see Disabling or enabling wireless devices on page 142 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launchin
156. tery time The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped with the TOSHIBA eco power plan Operating the computer with this power plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system performance For example when this power plan is enabled the brightness of the display is reduced and the interval before Sleep mode takes effect is shortened To enable or disable the TOSHIBA eco power plan see Power Plans on page 81 The TOSHIBA eco Utility monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real time power consumption and accumulated savings over time To learn how to access the utility see TOSHIBA eco Utility on page 114 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 plug in the AC adaptor Mobile Computing 83 Taking care of your battery If you find that a new battery is needed contact the location where you purchased the computer for more information on replacing the battery Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage data loss service or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of a new battery WARNING the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it Taking care of your
157. the Internal Storage Drive time See Creating recovery media on page 53 and Restoring from recovery media on page 55 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 57 for more information When you restore your system only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored Any files that you created are not restored during this process Be sure to separately save the files you have created to external media using Windows Backup or another backup program For more information see Backing up your work on page 72 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 72 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 o
158. 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 36 AC power 75 AC power light 36 accessing network 90 adding memory optional 40 optional external devices 40 adequate ventilation cooling fan 35 adjusting touch pad settings 62 audio features 90 B backing up files 69 72 backlit keyboard 70 battery battery life 74 care 83 84 changing 82 charge indicator light 38 160 charge time 76 charger 76 charging 38 76 charging the real time clock RTC 77 conserving power 80 determine remaining power 79 disposal 84 indicator light 78 installation 82 low charge 79 maintaining 84 maximum capacity 74 monitoring power 38 77 power management 75 power options 79 real time clock RTC 75 recharge time 74 RTC memory 75 running computer on battery power 74 safety precautions 83 setting notifications 79 Index 61 battery indicator light 78 D BIOS Setup data entire system backup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup troubleshooting 132 button desktop start 88 creating new icon 87 c exploring the 86 caring for your computer 66 icons 87 changing recycle bin 87 battery 82 standard features 87 character keys 70 charging the battery 38 cleaning the computer 66 communications set up 89 computer caring for 66 cleaning 66 environmental precautions 28 85 moving 66 running on battery power 74
159. 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 7 Learning the Basics Saving your work 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 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 BE To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Saving your work Before you turn off the computer 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
160. the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow white and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord cable 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows white If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor Disposing of your computer A WARNING Never attempt to dispose of a computer 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 computer to explode and or release caustic liquid both which may possibly cause serious injury Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government Mobile Computing Traveling tips 80 In addition Toshiba s recycling initiatives include recycling programs events and consumer promotions For de
161. thing Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager 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 3 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type Help and Support In the list that appears above click your selection or press F1 The Help and Support window appears Then do one or both of the following 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 support at support toshiba com 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 manufa
162. thout an AC adaptor connected to the computer the computer s battery power may be below the limit specified in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility or the battery may be depleted Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to enable charging at the current battery power level or if battery power is running low or is depleted connect the AC adaptor to your computer The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases power on the computer to charge the device or use a different charging device The USB Wakeup function does not work When the USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled the USB Wakeup function does not work for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function In that case use a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 if you have a non Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function For more information see TOSHIBA Sleep Utility on page 110 If Something Goes Wrong 35 If you need further assistance 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 all sources
163. tic 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 Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could damage the disc and possibly lose data Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer WARNING Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following s 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 lt Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using
164. ting 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 5 The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears K2 Ww The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine 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 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 K Repair Your Computer Safe Mode If Something Goes Wrong 21 The Windows operating system is not working C2 kod Safe Mode with Networking K Ww Safe Mode with Command Prompt 0 Ww Enable Boot Logging Enable low resolution video 640 x 480 Last Known Good Con
165. tore point To do this 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type System Restore In the list that appears above click your selection 2 Select Recommended restore or Choose a different restore point and then click Next The timestamp and description of each restore point is displayed 32 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE This list may contain restore points that you did not create Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows operating system Other restore points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed 3 If you selected Choose a different restore point in step 2 select the restore point you want to use and then click Next 4 Verify that the restore point you selected is the correct one If it is not click Back to return to the previous step Close all programs and save all open files Click Finish and then Yes to begin the system restore Your Windows operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen restore point was created and then the computer will be automatically restarted Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccess
166. 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 2 Ww Registering a user image K Ww Updating a user image Ww Changing a user image K7 Ww Deleting a user image 2 Ww Configuring Settings K Ww Authentication Functions Please note that some changes to the likeness of a registrant such as hair style changes or wearing a cap or glasses may affect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant s image has been registered TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identification of a user and may incorrectly recognize faces that are similar to the registrant s In addition bright background light and or shadows may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly If recognition fails log on to your computer using your Windows password TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility technology will be completely secure or error free TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times TOSHIBA is not liable for any f
167. voided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information 5 TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information about A the computer 7 yaa HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips a DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text A Introduction 27 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 ao M se Sample Illustration System icons Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentatio
168. 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 Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group CAUTION Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or support
169. ws 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 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 cables 90 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring
170. y 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 same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region 116 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor You may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via the Windows Control Panel Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage d
171. 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 40 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba NOTE The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software Follow the on screen instructions Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to your product Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at register toshiba com or by clicking the Start button and then in the Search field typing 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 an Internet connection is required Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 39 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Connect external devices see Connecting an external device on page 63
172. ys 70 hot keys 141 special Windows keys 70 troubleshooting 124 using 69 keys backlit 70 function keys 70 L LEDs system indicator lights 78 AC adaptor light 77 AC power light 36 38 battery light 38 Web Camera light 92 Licenses 16 lock computer using 66 maintaining your battery 84 memory adding optional 40 Memory card reader inserting memory media 92 removing memory media 93 using 92 microphone using 90 monitor problems troubleshooting 125 monitoring battery power 77 mouse utility 107 moving the computer 66 network accessing 90 connecting your computer 90 networking wireless 89 notification area 89 0 ON OFF indicator light 78 online resources Toshiba 73 optional external devices adding 40 other documentation 27 Index 63 P password deleting a supervisor 103 deleting a user 104 instant password 101 instant using 102 power on password 101 setting 101 setting a supervisor 102 setting a user 104 supervisor password 101 user password 101 port HDMI 64 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 37 cord cable 38 cord cable connectors 144 energy saving features 74 power management 75 optimum performance 75 power plans selecting power plan options 81 power saving options 80 precautions safety 33 problem solving contacting Toshiba 135 Startup options 120 program starting 71 program starting from Start menu 71 R real time clock RTC battery 75 recording sounds 90 recovery c

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