Toshiba L350 manual

TO S H I B A Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L350/ Satellite L350D/ Satellite Pro L350D series User ’ s Manual[...]

User ’s Manual i Copyright © 2008 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repro duced in any form without the prior writ- ten permission of TOSHIBA. No pa tent liability is assume d, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/Satellit[...]

User ’s Manual ii Manufactured under license fro m Digita l Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No's. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5 ,974, 380; 5,978,762; 6, 2 26,616 ; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" an d "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Sys- tems, Inc. Co[...]

User ’s Manual iii ■ Use only the AC adaptor and batter ies that are approved for use with this computer . Use of another type of battery or AC adaptor may risk fire or explosion. ■ Before you connect the computer to a pow er source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adaptor matches that of the available power source. 1 15 V/60 Hz in m[...]

User ’s Manual iv FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj ect to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interfere nce. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesire d opera tion. Contact Address: TOSHIBA America Informat[...]

User ’s Manual v Canadian regulatory in formatio n (Canada only) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. Note that Canadian De partment of Communications (DOC) regulations provide, that c[...]

User ’s Manual vi Jap an regulations Region selectio n If you are using the computer in Japa n, technical regulations described in the T elecommunications Business Law requ ire that you select the Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection. Redial Up to two redial atte mpts can be made. If more th an two r[...]

User ’s Manual vii T ype of service Y ou r modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephon e lines. Connection to telep hone company-provided coin se rvice (central office implemented systems) is pr ohibited. Connection to pa rty lines service is subject to state tarif fs. If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how [...]

User ’s Manual viii Instructions for IC CS -03 certified equipment 1 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certific a- tion mean s that the equipmen t meet s cert ain teleco mmunications net- work protective, operational and sa fety re quirements as prescribed in the appropriate T erminal Equipment T echnical Requirements[...]

User ’s Manual ix Notes for users in Aust ralia and New Zealand Modem w a rning notice for Au stralia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been desi gned to specifically configu re to ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set to Australia . The [...]

User ’s Manual x ■ Some parameters required fo r compliance with T elecom’s PT C S pecifications are dependent on th e equipment (PC) associate d with this modem. The associated equipm en t shall be set to operate within the following limits for complianc e with T elecom Specifications: (a) There shall be no more than 10 call atte mpts to the[...]

User ’s Manual xi ■ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because o f this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal. Before rep orting such occurrences a s faults, please check the line with a standard T elepermitted telephone, and only repo rt a fa ult if the phone performance is impaired.[...]

User ’s Manual xii Following information is only for EU-memb er S t ates ENERGY ST AR ® Program The symbol indica tes that this pr oduc t may not be treated as household waste. Please ensure this product is properly disposed as ina ppropriate waste handling of this product may caus e potential haza rds to the environ- ment and human h ealth. For[...]

User ’s Manual xiii Optical disc drive st andards TOSHIBA Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/Satellite L350D/Satel lite Pro L350D series computer is shipped with one of the following drives preinstalled:CD -RW/DVD -ROM , DVD Super Multi (+-R DL), or DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) /w Label Flash drive. The drive has one of the following label s: CLASS 1 [...]

User ’s Manual xiv CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive T oshiba Samsung TS-L462D/TS-L 463A TEAC DW-224E/DW-224S Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUF ACTUR ER TO COMPL Y WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE A T THE DA TE OF MANUF ACTUR E. MANUF ACTURED T oshiba Samsung Strag e T e chnology Korea corporation 416, Maetan-3Dong,[...]

User ’s Manual xv DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Panasonic UJ-870B/UJ-870F/UJ-870AB/U J-8 70EB HLDS GSA-T40N/GS A- T40 F/ GSA-T50N/GSA-T50 F Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. MANUF ACTURED Panasonic Communications C o., Ltd. 1-62, 4-Chome Mino shima Hakata-ku Fukuoka, Japan Lo[...]

User ’s Manual xvi Pioneer DVR-KD08TBM/DVR-KD08TBF/ DVR-TD08TBM/DVR-TD08TBF T oshiba Samsung TS-L632H/TS-L 632P/TS-L633A/TS-L633P Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUF ACTURED PIONEER CORPORA TION 4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO- KU TOKYO 153-8654, JAP AN Location of the required [...]

User ’s Manual xvii International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully a nd keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED se[...]

User ’s Manual xviii Import ant notice Copyrighted works incl udin g, but not limit ed to music, video, computer pro- gram, databases are protected by cop yright laws. Unless speci fically per- mitted under applicable copyri ght laws, you cannot copy , modify , assign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyri ghted work wit h the conse nt of t[...]

User ’s Manual xix T able of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xx Keyboard indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 Optical disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 Region codes for DVD drives and m edia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 1 Writ able discs . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xxi When Using Ulead DVD Movie Factory® for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Using the web camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xxii Real T ime Clock battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Care and use of the battery p ack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Charging the batter ies. . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xxiii Chapter 9 T roubleshooting Problem solving process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Preliminary checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Analyzing the problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Hardwa[...]

User ’s Manual xxiv Appendix C V .90/V .92 Appendix D Wireless LAN Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors Glossary Index[...]

User ’s Manual xxv Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/Satellite L350D/Sate llite Pro L350D seri es computer . This power- ful, lightweight notebook co mputer is design ed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tel ls you how to set up and begin using yo ur Satel[...]

User ’s Manual xxvi Preface Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives deta i ls on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords , explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. It also tells how to set a password. Chapter 8, Optional Devices , describes the optional hardware avai[...]

User ’s Manual xxvii Preface Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below . T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: ABC Names of windows or ico ns or text generated by the computer that appear on its di splay screen are[...]

User ’s Manual xxviii General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho we ver , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer . Be certain to read the general precau tions below and to note the caut[...]

User ’s Manual xxix General Precautions Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer . If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to th e touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the computer on [...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ■ Satellite L350/[...]

User ’s Manual 1-2 Introduction Sof tware Microsoft ® Windows V ista ™ ■ The following software is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows Vista™ ■ Modem Driver (Can be used only for Modem models) ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ LAN Driver ■ Pointing Device Driver ■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition(Is preinstalled with some models) ■ So[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction Memory Slots PC2-5300 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules can be installed in the tw o memory slots of all models. PC2-6400 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can only be installed in the two memory slots of below models: Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chipse t m ode l Mobile Intel ® GL40 Express Chipset mode[...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Disks Hard disk dr ive (HDD) The computer has one or two integrated, 2 1/2" hard disk drive(s) for nonvolatile storage of data and software(depending on the model you purchased). It comes in the following sizes. ■ 80 GB ■ 120 GB ■ 160 GB ■ 200 GB ■ 250 GB ■ 300 GB ■ 320 GB ■ 400 GB ■ 500 GB D[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Keyboard DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi (+- R DL) drive module that allows you to record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD- ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up [...]

User ’s Manual 1-6 Introduction Pointing device Power Ports Slots Built-in A touchpad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen poi nter . Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock (RTC) and calendar . AC adaptor [...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Multime dia Communications Security Web camera Record/Send still or video images with th is integrated web camera. (Provide d with so me models) Sound sys te m Windows Sound System compatible sound sys- tem provides internal speaker as well as jacks for an external micropho ne and headphone. It also has a volume co[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction Sof tware Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the comp uter more convenient to use . To access the Power Options, click Start → Control P anel → System and Maintenance → Power Options . Operating system Microsof t ® Windows Vi[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Intelligent power supply A microprocessor in the comp uter ’s intelligent power supply detects the battery’ s charge and calculat es th e rema in i n g ba tt e ry capac it y . It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions, such as voltage overloa d from an AC adaptor . This can be specified in[...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 Introduction T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features preinstalled on the computer . TOSHIBA Power Option TOSHIBA Power Option provides you with th e features of more various power supply managements. TOSHIBA Button Support This utility controls the following computer button functions[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Utilities and applications This section describes preinstalled utilitie s and tells how to start them. For details on operation, refer to each ut ility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and servi c es. HW[...]

User ’s Manual 1-12 Introduction TOS HI BA ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks. Y ou can boot Config Free from the menu bar a[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The foll owing options are available: Memory exp ansi on PC2-5300 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules can be installed in the tw o memory slots of all models. PC2-6400 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules[...]

User ’s Manual 1-14 Introduction USB FDD T he USB floppy disk drive accommodates either a 1.44 MB or 720 KB floppy disk through connection to one of the computer ’s USB ports. In use, please be aware that, while you cannot format 720 KB floppy disks under Windows Vist a™, you are able to read and write to disks that have already been fo rma t[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with the display closed Figure 2-1 shows the computer ’s front with its display p anel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display c[...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Front edge l ogo Front edge logo indicates the co mputer series you bought. (Depends on the mo del you purchased.) Wireless communication switch Slide this switch toward the right of the computer to turn on Wireless communication. Slide it toward the left of the computer to turn of f the functions. (Provided wit[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Lef t side Figure 2-2 show s th e co mp ut er’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer External monitor port This 15-pin port allows you to connect an external monitor . Fan vent Provides air flow for th e fan. F AN VENT E XTERN AL MONITOR PORT E XPRESS C ARD SLOT * USB PORT S LAN JACK *D EPENDING[...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Right side Figure 2-3 show s th e co mp ut er’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) port s The two universal serial bu s (USB) ports comply with USB Serial 2.0 standards, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. (The ports a[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Back side Figure 2-4 show s th e co mp ut er’s back side. Figure 2-4 The computer ’s back side Keep foreign objects out of the USB connector . A pin or similar object can damage the computer ’s circuitry . Operation of all functio ns of all USB devices has not been co nfirmed. some functions might not exec[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Underside Figure 2-5 shows the u nderside of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer . Figure 2-5 The underside of the compute r Battery p ack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not con nected. The Batteries section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-u[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Front with the display op en Figure 2-6 shows the front of the comp uter with the display open. T o open the display , li ft the display up and positi on the display a t a comfortable viewing angle. Figure 2-6 The front with the display open Display screen The full-color LCD displays high-contrast text and graph[...]

User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Function Button Six buttons are provided with some models. Available for use: Mute, CD/DVD, Play/Pause, S top, Previous, Next. These buttons allow you to manage a udio/video, run applications and access utilities. Refer to the Function Button section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics for details. T ouch p ad Moves [...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our System indicators Figure 2-7 shows the system indicators, which light when various computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators Mute button Press this button to turn of f the sound. CD/DVD button Press this button to launch an application program that allows Windows Media Player / DVD PLA YE[...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our DC IN The DC IN indicator glows green when DC pow er is supplied from the AC power adaptor . If the adaptor ’s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunctions, this i ndicator shows no light. Power The Power indicator glows green when the computer is on. If you turn off the computer in Sleep mo[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The figures below show the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator. When the CAPS LOCK indi cator glows the keyboard is in all-caps mode. Figure 2-8 CAPS LOCK indicator Optical disc drive A CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive,or a DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive is configured in your compu ter . Whe n the compu[...]

User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our W r it able discs This section describes the types of writ able CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications for your drive to fo r the type of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . CDs ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data can[...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our DVD Supe r Multi (+ -R DL) driv e The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module al lows you to re cord data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . DVD write 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 8 speed (maximum) DVD-RW write 6 speed (maximum) DVD[...]

User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer . It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabli ng you to use the computer in almost any region. T o recharge the b attery , simply co n[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the power ■ S t arting up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta r ti n g th e co mp ut er ■ System Recover[...]

User ’s Manual 3-2 Getting S tarted Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. T o open the display , slide th e latch to the right side and lift the panel up to the best viewing angle. Figure 3-3 Opening the display panel T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the powe[...]

User ’s Manual 3-4 Getting S tarted St arting up for the first time When you first turn on the power , the computer ’s initial screen is the Microsoft ® Windows Vist a™ S tartup Screen Logo. Follow the on-scre en directions. T urning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes : shut down (Boot) , hibernation mode or slee[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted ■ Y ou can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the comput er . ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the system hibernation feature. ■ Y o u ca n use the panel power off feature. S tarti[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted Sleep mode In sleep mode the po wer remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode. Benefits of sleep mode The sleep feature provides the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than hibernation feature. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted Rest arting the comp uter Certai n conditio ns require that you rese t the comp uter , for exampl e, if: ■ Y o u ch ange certain computer settings. ■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands. If you need to restart the computer , th ere are three ways this can be achieved:[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted Create optical recovery discs A recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard disk. Y ou may use this image to create CD or DVD reco very discs using th e following steps: 1. Select either blank CDs or DVDs me dia. 2. The application will allow you to choose a type of media to create recovery CDs/DVD in[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Restoring the prein st alled sof tware from your c reating reco very media If preinst alled files ar e damaged, us e th e yo ur cre at i ng Re co ve ry Med ia or using HDD Recovery to re store them. T o restore the operatin g system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below . Y ou can not use System[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s includi ng using the touchpad, optical disc drives, Audio/ Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, the internal modem, wirele ss communication and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for yo ur computer , and CD/DVDs. Using the touchp ad T o [...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics Figure 4-1 T ouchpad and touchpad control buttons Using optical disc drives Operation is the same for all optical disc drives. The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DV Ds-based programs. Y ou can run CD/DVDs without an adaptor . When t he computer is accessing a CD/DVDs, an indicato r on[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Loading discs T o load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures. 1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer slightly . Figure 4-2 Pressing the eject button b. Pressing the eject button will not op en the drawer when the drive’s power is off. If the power is off, you can [...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics 2. Grasp the drawer gently and pul l until it is fully opened. Figure 4-4 Pulling the drawer open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the draw er. Figure 4-5 Inserting a CD/DVD When the drawer is fully opened, th e edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD/DVD tray . Theref ore, you will need to tu[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics 4. Press gently at th e ce nter of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD should lie belo w the top of the sp ind le, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently u ntil it locks into place. Figure 4-6 Closing the drawer Removing discs T o remove the[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics Figure 4-7 Removing a CD/DVD 3. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently u ntil it locks into place. Function Button This section describes a button fun ction. Six buttons are provided with some models. Figure 4-8 Function Button *Windows Media Player 1 1 Icon Func tion Button DVD *CD/None Mute M[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics W riting CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Some models are e quipped with CD -RW/DVD-ROM drive which can be used to write data to either CD-R or CD-RW discs. The following applications for writing ar e su pplied: TOSHIBA Disc Creator . Import ant m e ssage (CD -R W/DVD-RO M drive) Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/R[...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics ■ Operate the computer at full power . Do not use power-savi ng features. ■ Do not write while virus check software is running. W ait for it to finish, then disable virus detection prog rams including any software that checks files automatically in the backgro und. ■ Do not use hard disk utilities, includ[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Disclaimer (CD-RW/DVD-ROM driv e) TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R/RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product. ■ Any change or loss of the recorded c ontents of CD-R/RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting wit h this product, o[...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics . CD-R: T AIYO YUDEN CO., L TD. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD Ricoh Co ., Ltd. CD-RW: ( High-S peed, Multi-Speed ) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD CD-RW : (Ultra-S peed) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD DVD-R: DVD S pecifications for DVD-R Disc for General V ersion 2.0 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or d amage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+R W or DVD- RAM is affected by the qu ality of the disc and the way it is used. ■ There[...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics ■ Do not write while virus check software is running. W ait for it to finish, and then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the backgro und. ■ Do not use hard disk utilities, includin g those intended to enhance HDD access speed. They may cause unstable[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi (+-R D L) drive) ■ TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility fo r the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-R DL/-R W/+R/+R DL/+RW/DVD- RAM disc that may be caused by writi ng or rewriting with this product. ■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/ RW or DVD-R/[...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics 16-bit operating systems, such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me, while in Windows NT4 you will need Servi ce Pack 6 or later , and in Windows 2000, you will need Service Pack 2. In addition to this, some DVD-ROM and DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW dr ives cannot read this added data regardless of the operating system. ■ TOS[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics Vi d e o Y ou can reco rd video using Ulead DVD Movie Fa ctoryMovie Factory ® fo r TOSHIBA. When Using Ulead DVD Movie Factory ® for T OSH IB A How to make a Labelflash DVD Simplified steps for making a Labelflash DVD: 1. Insert a Labelflash disc in DVD drive. 2. Click Start → All Programs → DVD Movie F [...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics 3. Add source from HD Disk by click Add V ideo files button to invoke browser dialog box. 4. Choose the source video then go to Next page to apply Menu. 5. After choose the menu template, press N ext button to go to Burning Page . 6. Choose the output type then press Bur n button. How to learn more about Ulead[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics ■ Bump or cause vibration to the computer . ■ Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button to reproduce music o r voice. ■ Open the DVD drive. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including items such as a SD/SDHC memory card, Expre ssCard, Memory S tick/Memory Stick Pro card, M[...]

User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics Using the web cam era Built-in web camera is provided with some models. This section describes the bundl ed webc am utility , which can capture still and video images. T he web camera wi ll auto-run when Wi ndows starts. Figure 4-9 Web camera Please unstick the protective plasti c-film before using the Web Cam[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics Using the software The web camera software is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows Vista; if you need to restart it go to Start → All Programs → Camera Assistant Software → Camera Assistant Software . Figure 4-10 Using the Software Capture Still Image Click to see a preview of the captured im[...]

User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics Using the microphone Y ou can use the b uilt-in or an external mi crophone that co nnects to the microphone jack to record monaural sounds into your appl ication s. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions.(Built-in microphone is provided with some models) Since y[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Disclaimer T oshiba does not guarantee that the face recognitio n utility tech nology will be completely secure or error-free. T oshiba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. T oshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might ar[...]

User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics Click the Next button to perform t he verification test. 9. Perform the verifica tion test. Face the screen as you do w hen you register . ■ If verification fails, click the Back button and re-register . Please refer to step 8 from step 6. 10. If verification is successful, click the Next button and register[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics Windows Logo n via T OSHIBA Face Recog nitio n This section explains how to login to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recognition. T wo authentication modes are provided. ■ AUTO Mode Login screen : If the face authentica tion tile is selected by default, you can log in without usin g th e keyboard or mouse. ■ 1:1[...]

User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics Modem The availability of this feature i s depending on the model you purchased. This section describes how to connect and di sconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack. Region selectio n T elecommunication regula tions vary from one region to anoth er , so you wi ll need to make sure the interna[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary m ouse bu tton to displ ay the following menu. Figure 4-12 The menu list (Wind ows Vist a™) Setting Y ou can enab le or disable the following setti ngs: AutoRun Mod e The Region Select utility starts aut omatically when you start up the operating system. Open[...]

User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics 2. Plug the other end of th e modular cable into a telephone jack. Figure 4-13 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the inte rnal modem cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone ja ck and pull out the connector . 2. Disconne ct the cable from the[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics ■ 1 1a, 1 1b, 1 1g and 1 1 n wireless ar e based on IEEE 8 02.1 1a, 802.1 1b, 802.1 1g and 802.1 1n respectively . Th e IEEE 802.1 1n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 1 1a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adaptors are based on the draft release version 2.0, of the IEEE 80[...]

User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics It may not be p ossible to make a netwo rk connection to a sp ecified network name using the ad hoc network function . If this occurs, the new network(*) will have to be config ured for all computers connected to the same network in order to re-enable network connections. * Please be sure to use new network na[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector . Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub. Disconnecting LAN cable T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the conn ector in the computer ’ s LAN jack and pull out the connector . 2. Disconne[...]

User ’s Manual 4-30 Operating Basics Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability . However, a few simple precautions taken when moving the com puter will help ensure trou ble-free operation. ■ Make sure all disk activities are terminated before moving the computer . Check if the Disk indicator and external device indicato[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout yo ur computer is configured with. Keyboards for nu merous languages are available. There are four types of keys: typewrite r keys, function keys, soft key s, and Windows special keys. T ypewriter keys The typewriter [...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F9 The function keys, not to be confused with FN , are the 9 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys are dark gray , but function differently from the other dark gray keys. F1 through F9 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination w[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Sleep Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to sleep mode. Hibernate Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to hibernation mode. Output Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display device. Brightness do wn Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computer ’ s display panel brightness in individual steps. Brightness up Pressing[...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard FN sticky key Y ou can use the T oshiba Accessi bility Utility to make the FN key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an “F number” key . T o start the T oshiba Accessibility Utility , click Start → All Pr ograms → TOS HI BA → Utilities → Accessibility . Windows special k[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard Generating ASCII charact ers Not all ASCII characters can be generated using no rma l keyboard operation. But, you can generate these charac ters using their ASCII codes. With the overlay o n: 1. Hold down AL T . 2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code. 3. Releas e AL T , and the ASCII character a ppears on [...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer ’s power resources include the AC adaptor and an internal battery . This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , and power-up modes. Pow e r con ditio ns The computer ?[...]

User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-up Modes Power indica to rs The Battery , DC IN and Power indicators on the system ind icator panel alert you to the computer ’s operatin g capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack - the following indicator conditions shou l[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he po wer status with the AC adaptor connected . Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the pow er status of the computer - the following indicator conditions shou ld be noted: Battery types The computer has two different types o[...]

User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-up Modes T o ensure that the battery pack maintains it s maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery power at l eas t once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures. If the computer i s continuously operated on AC power , more than a[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-up Modes Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vital component of po rtable computing. T aking prope r care of it will help ensu re longer operati ng time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Foll ow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation[...]

User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-up Modes explode or leak caustic liquid and cause death or serious injury . It could also fail or malfunction causin g data lose. 8. Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pres- sure. The battery pack ’s internal prot ective device will fail, causing it to overheat, explode, ign ite or l[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-up Modes leak, battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened. 6. Be sure to monitor the remaini ng battery power . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely . Sleep and hiberna- tion will not function and data in memory will be lose. Also, the com- [...]

User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-up Modes Procedures T o recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer , connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working outlet. The Battery indicato r glows orange when the battery is bein g charged. Tim e The following table shows the approximate time required to[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-up Modes 3. Charge the battery until the Battery indica tor glows white. Repeat the steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity . Monitoring batte ry ca p acity Remaining battery power can be monitore d in Power Op tions. Maximizing battery operating time A battery’s usefulness depends [...]

User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-up Modes Ret aining dat a with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods. Retention Time Extending battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p acks: ■ At least once a mo nth, disconnect the computer fro[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-up Modes Replacing the battery p ack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating li fe you will need to install a new one. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery , the battery pack needs to be replaced. Y ou might also re place a discharged battery pack wi[...]

User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-up Modes 6. Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal, then lift up the battery pack. Figure 6-2 Slide the battery release latch and fr ee the battery 7. Pull the batter y pack forward to rem ove it. Figure 6-3 Removing the battery pack Inst alling the batte ry p ack T o install a bat[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-up Modes 2. Insert the battery p ack. Figure 6-4 Installing the battery pack 3. Push the battery pack until it is firmly seated. 4. Slide the battery pack locking latch toward the lock position. St arting the computer by p assword T o enter a password manually , follow these steps: 1. Turn on the power as descr[...]

User ’s Manual 6-14 Power and Power-up Modes Hot keys Y ou can use hot keys FN + F3 to enter sleep mode and FN + F4 to ent er hibernation mode. Se e Chap ter 5, The Keyboard for details. Panel power on/off Y ou can set up your computer so that pow er turns of f aut omatically wh en you close the display panel. When you open the panel, power turns[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords. HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup allows you to configure settings for Display , CPU, Boot priority , Keyboard, USB, LAN, General and Password. Accessing HW S etup T o start the utility , clic[...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setup and Passwords General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIO S version and date. Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on . T o enter a user password: 1. Select Registered to disp[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setup and Passwords T o delete a us er password: 1. Select Not Registered to display the following prompt: Enter Password: 2. Enter the currently registered pa ssword. The ch aracter string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks. Enter Password: **** 3. Click the OK button. If the character stri ng you e nter matche[...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setup and Passwords CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option allows you to choose from the following settings : Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This option sets the priority for booting the computer . The Boot Priority Options setting will be like the following Y ou can override the settings and manually select a boot[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setup and Passwords T o change the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and boot the computer. 2. Use the up/down cursor keys to select boot de vice you want and press ENTER . Keyboard Wa ke -up on Key b oa rd When this feature is enabl ed and the computer is in sleep mode, you can turn on the computer by pr[...]

User ’s Manual 7-6 HW Setup and Passwords Built-in LA N Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled. Wake-up on LAN does not w ork without the AC ad aptor . Leave it connected, if yo u are usin g this feature. Enabled Enables built-in LAN functions. (Default) Disabled Disable s bu ilt-in LAN functions.[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and its versatility . The following optio nal devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/Memory ■ ExpressCard ■ SD, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC memo ry card ■ Memory expansion Power devices ■ Additional battery pack (6 cell and 9 [...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 Optional Devices ExpressCard Inst alling an E x pre ssCard The ExpressCard slot is located on the left side of the computer . Y ou can install one ExpressCard in the slo t. Windows’ hot-install feature allows y ou to install ExpressCard while the computer ’s power is on. T o install an ExpressCard, fol low the steps below .[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Removing an ExpressCard T o remove the ExpressCard, follow the steps below . 1. In Windows Vista™, open th e Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the ExpressCard. 2. Press Eject button slightly to make the ExpressCard stretch out. 3. Grasp the ExpressCard an d pu ll it out from the slot.[...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 Optional Devices Multiple digit al me dia card slot The computer is equi pped with a mul tip le digital media card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital (SD)/ Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)/ Memory S tick (MS)/Memory S tick Pro (MS Pro)/Multi Media Card (MMC) memory cards. These memory cards allo w you to easily transfe[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/ MS Pro/MMC card T o remove the memory ca rd, follow the steps below . 1. In Windows Vista™, open the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the system tray and disable th e inserted memory card. 2. Gently press the memory card in side the socket to eject it. 3. Grasp the card and remove it. Fi[...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 Optional Devices Memory exp ansion Y ou can install additional me mory in the computer ’s memory module to increase the amount of RAM. Inst alling m em ory mo dule T o install a memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1. T urn th e computer off in boot mode. Refer to the T urning off the power section in C[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Figure 8-5 Removing the cover 6. Insert the memory module into t he connector on the compute r . Pre ss the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid conn ecti on. 7. Push the module down so th at it lies flat and is secured by two latches. Figure 8-6 Inserting the memory mod ule Do not touch the connectors[...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 Optional Devices Figure 8-7 Pushing the memory module down 8. Seat the cover and secure it with one screw . 9. When you turn the computer on, it shoul d automatical ly recognize th e total memory capacity . Use the HW Setup program to verify th at the added memory is recognized. If it is not recognized, check the mod- ule’s c[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices Figure 8-8 Removing the memory module 7. Seat the cover and secure it with one screw . Additional battery p ack (6 Cell and 9 Cell) Y ou can increase the po rtability of t he computer with additional battery packs (6 Cell: P A3536U-1BRS/P A3536U-1BAS, 9 Cell: P A3537U- 1BRS/P A3537U-1BAS). If you’re away from[...]

User ’s Manual 8-10 Optional Devices External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer . The computer supports VGA and Super VGA video modes. T o connect a monitor , follow the steps below . 1. Connect the mo nitor to the external monitor port. 2. T urn the mo ni t or ’s pow e r on. When y[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices Figure 8-9 Connecting a HDMI cable 2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cabl e into th e HDMI out port on your computer . Setting for display video on HDMI T o view video on the HDMI device, be sure to config ure th e following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed . Settings for audio on HDM[...]

User ’s Manual 8-12 Optional Devices Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of th e comp uter. Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the right si de of the computer . Figure 8-10 Security lock K EY S ECURI[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should prob lems occur , following the p rocedures in this cha pter can help to de termine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Prob lem so lving[...]

User ’s Manual 9-2 T roubleshooting Preliminary c hec klist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer . Thi s includes your printer and any other external device you are u[...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may o ccur in the following areas: System start- up When the computer does not start pr op erly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on [...]

User ’s Manual 9-4 T roubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up, the self-test will be run auto matically , and the following will be displaye d: TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is successful, the computer tries to load the opera ting system. Depending on how [...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trou ble turning on the co mputer with the AC adaptor co nnected, check the DC IN indicator . Refer to C hapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes for more information. Problem Pro cedure AC adaptor doesn’t power the computer ( DC IN indicator does not glow green) Check the connections. Ma ke su[...]

User ’s Manual 9-6 T roubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN indicator as well as the battery indicator . For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes . Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t power the computer The battery may be discharged - connect the AC ada[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords . LCD p anel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer ’ s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords , for more informat[...]

User ’s Manual 9-8 T roubleshooting Hard disk drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD Super Multi(+- R DL) drive For more i nformation, re fer to Cha pter 4, Op erating Basics . Problem Pro cedur Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD/DVD is in the optical disc drive. Remove any diskette and/or CD/DVD an[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting Diskette drive Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software’s needs. Check the CD/DVD’s documentation. Check the type of CD/D VD you are using . Refer to Chapter 1, Introduction for [...]

User ’s Manual 9-10 T roubleshooting Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouchpad Problem Pro cedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resu me its normal sh[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting USB mouse This section applies on ly with Windows Vista™ operating systems. ExpressCard Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Pro cedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resu me its normal [...]

User ’s Manual 9-12 T roubleshooting SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . External monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to yo ur monitor ’s documentation. Problem Pro cedure Memory card error occurs Reseat the memory card to make sure it is firmly connected. Check the card’s documentation. [...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting Sound system USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. Problem Pro cedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial . Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. Check Windows Device Manager . Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for[...]

User ’s Manual 9-14 T roubleshooting Modem Problem Pro cedure Communication software can’t initialize modem Make sure the computer ’s internal modem settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem Options in the Control Pa nel. Y ou can hear a dial tone but can’t make a call If the call is going through a PBX machine, make sure the communica[...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting Sleep/Hibernation LAN Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Pro cedure The system will not enter sleep/hibernation Is Windows Media Player open? The sys[...]

User ’s Manual 9-16 T roubleshooting Recovery discs Problem Pro cedure The following message appears when executing Recovery Disc Creato r . [ The Recovery Disc Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition. ] Y ou will see this message if you have previously chosen to remove the partition and are trying to create Recovery Me[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting T OSHIBA sup port If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is import a[...]

User ’s Manual 9-18 T roubleshooting Where t o writ e If you are still unable to solve the problem and su spect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed on the below . Outside of Europe Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty . Ltd. Information Systems Division 84-92 T alavera Roa d North Ryde N.S.W . 21 13 Sydn[...]

User ’s Manual 10-1 Chapter 10 Disclaimers This chapter slates the Disclaime r(s) information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. CPU Central Processing Unit (C PU) Performance Disclaimer . CPU performance in your comp uter pr oduct may vary from specific ati ons under the following conditi ons: ■ use of certain external peripheral products ■ us[...]

User ’s Manual 10-2 Disclaimers Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal protective feat ure designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. T o avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an[...]

User ’s Manual 10-3 Disclaimers Battery life Battery life may vary considerably depend ing on product model, configuration, applications, power ma nagement settings a nd features utilized, as well as the natural perf ormance variations produced by the design of indi vidual components. Pu blished battery life numbers are achieved on select mod els[...]

User ’s Manual 10-4 Disclaimers Wireless LAN The transmission speed over th e wireless LAN and th e distance over which wireless LAN can re ach may vary depen ding on surro unding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access po int design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations. The actual transmission speed wi[...]

User ’s Manual Appendixes-1 A ppendix es T able of Contents Appendix A S pecificat ions................... ........... ........... .............. ............ ........... .. A-1 Appendix B Di splay Controller ........... ..... ...... ...... ..... ......... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... .. B-1 Appendix C V .90/V .92 ..... .............. .......[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’ s technical specifications . En vironmental r equir ements P o w er requir ements Operating Non-operating Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C Relative humidity 20% to 80% 10% to 90% Altitude (from sea level) 0 to 3,000 meters 0 to 10,000 meters A[...]

User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications Built-in modem The ability of th is feature is d epending on the model you purchased . Network control unit (NCU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of l ine T elephone line (analog only) T ype of dialing Pulse To n e Control command A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer ’s speaker Communication sp ecific[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B Display Controller Display controller The display controller in te rprets software commands into hardware com- mands that turn particular pixels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for the internal LCD and externa[...]

User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C V .90/V .92 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V .90 technolog y . Th e modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56Kbps (kilobits per second) when connected to an Internet service provi der that su pports V .90/V .92. As w ith any modem, the actual throughput (speed of data transfer) depends on analog telephone line co [...]

User ’s Manual C-2 V .90/V .92 T able Result codes for a V .90 connection *EC stands for the Error Control me thod, which appears only when the extended result codes configuration op tion is enabled . EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending on the error control method used. No. Result code Description 70 CONNECT 3200 0 EC* Conne[...]

User ’s Manual C-3 V .90/V .92 A T Command V42bis V .42 error con trol and V .42bis data compression V42 V .42 error cont ro l on ly NoEC No error control pro to co l -V90=* V .90 Dial Line Rate -V90 sets the maximum V .90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect -V90=0 V .90 disabled -V90=1 V .90 enabled: autom atic speed selection - maximu[...]

User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card specifications Radio c haract eri stics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the produ ct was purcha sed ■ T ype of pro duct Fo[...]

User ’s Manual D-2 Wireless LAN Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking pro ducts have been design ed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ba nd, local radio regulations may impose a nu mber of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipmen t. The rang[...]

User ’s Manual D-3 Wireless LAN When installing Wireless LAN card s, the channel configuration is managed as follows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN infrastructure, the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Ac cess Point. When roamin g between different access p[...]

User ’s Manual D-4 Wireless LAN countries/regions that in which these channels can be used . *3 These channels are available to A/B/G combo type only . *4 Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only .[...]

User ’s Manual E-1 Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various interna- tional AC power outle ts. Power cords need to meet the local standards and the specifications listed as below: Certification agencies Length: Minimum 1.7 meters Wire size : Minimum 0.75 mm 2 Current rating: Minimum 2[...]

User ’s Manual E-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two condu ctors power cord s must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F; while three condu ctors be VDE type, H05VV -F . For the United S tates and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be 2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V); while three pin be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as designated in the U[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbr e viations AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National S tandards Institute APM: advanced power mana ger ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information Interchange[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting di ode LSI: large scale integratio n MB: megabyte OCR: optical character recognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral component interconnect RAM: random access[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary ANSI: American National S tandards Institute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical disciplines. For example, ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements. antist atic: A material used to prevent the buildup of st atic electricity .[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary C cache memory: High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory , it stores a co py of this data in cache memory . The next time the CPU needs that same data, it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory , whi[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to tra nsmit images, e.g. from a VCR to a TV . computer prog ram: A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result. computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to pr[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary Digit al Audio: An audio compression st andard that enables high-quality transmission and real-time playb ack of sound files. disk driv e: The device that randomly accesses i nformation on a disk an d copies it to the compu ter ’s memory . It also writes data from memory to the disk. T o accomplish these ta s[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary escape: 1) A code (ASCII code 27), sig naling the comput er that what follows are commands; used with periph eral de vices such as printers and modems. 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress. escape guard time : A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes betwe[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary hardware: The physical electronic and mechanica l components of a computer system: typically , the comput er itself, external disk drives, etc. See also software and firmware. hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second. hexadecimal: The base 16 numbering system composed of the dig its 0 th[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; often used as equivale nt to 1024, or 2 ra ised to the 10th power . See also byte and kilobyte. KB: See kilobyte. keyboard: An input devi ce containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked ke ys. Ea ch keystroke activates a switch that transmi[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary motherboard: A name sometimes used to refe r to the main printed circuit board in processing e quipment. It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor ’s basic functi ons and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions. Sometimes calle d a ma in board. N non[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary peripheral comp on ent interconnect: An industry standard 32-bit bu s. peripheral device: An I/O device that is external to the central processor and/or main memory such as a printer or a mouse. Péritel: Péritel is a 21-pin conne cting cable/ po rt system that allows images and high-quality stereo sound (inc[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary S SCSI: Small Computer System Inte rface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of periphe ra l devices. SD Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used i n a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assist ants. SECAM L: SECAM (Sequential Color M[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary U Universal Serial Bus: This serial i nterface allows you to communicate with several devices conne cted in a chain to a single p ort on the computer . V VGA: Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that allows you to run any p opular software. volatile memory: Random access memory (RAM) that[...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Inde x A AC adaptor, 1-6, 2-5, A-1 DC IN 19V port, 2-4 additional, 1-13, 8-9 connecting, 3-2 problems, 9-5 safety instructions, -ii, -xxix ASCII characters, 5-5 Auto power on, See Po wer B Battery charging, 6-7 indicator, 2- 10 life, 10-3 monitoring capacity, 6-9 Real Time Clock battery, 1-6, 6-4 retention time, 6-10 types,[...]

User ’s Manual Index-2 Index External monitor, 8-10 controlle, B-1 HW Setup, 7-3 port, 1-6 problems, 9-12 F FN + 1 (TOSHIBA zooming utility reduce), 5-4 FN + 2 (TOSHIBA zooming utility enlarge), 5-4 FN + ESC (sound mute), 5-2 FN + F1 (lock), 5-2 FN + F2 (power p lan), 5-2 FN + F3 (sleep), 5-3 FN + F4 (hibernate), 5-3 FN + F5 (output), 5-3 FN + F6[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 Index Memory, 1-3, 10-2 expansion, 1-13, 8-6 installing module, 8-6 removing module, 8-8 Microphone, 1-6 problems, 9-13 using, 4-20 Microprocessor, See Processor Modem, 1-7, 4-24, A-2, C-1 connecting, 4-25 disconnecting, 4-26 problems, 9-14 properties menu, 4-25 region selection, 4-24 Moving the comput er, 4-30 Multiple dig[...]

User ’s Manual Index-4 Index Sleep mode, 1-9 problems, 9-15 setting, 3-6 Sound system, 1-7 headphone, 1-6, 2-2 microphone, 2-2, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 speaker, 2-7 volume control, 2-2 T TOSHIBA Assist, 1-11 TOSHIBA Disc Creator, 4-13 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool, 1- 10 TOSHIBA support, 9-17 TOSHIBA zooming utility, 1-10 Touchpad using, 4-1 U USB loca ti on,[...]