Toshiba L630-BT2N13 manual

GMAD00243010 04/10 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 162 in this gui de. Satellite ® L630 Serie[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 ® L630 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may in[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal devi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pro[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb si[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occas[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e [...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack t ype(s): USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless 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 , an[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The lev el of energy emitted by W i reless LAN devices howe ver is f ar much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted b y wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN [...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is loc ated or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of He alth Canada limits for the general population; consu lt Safety Code 6, obta inable from Health [...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares that this product conforms to the follo wing Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. The party responsib le for CE-Marking is TOSHIB A Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many . The European Union WEEE (W a[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem. Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Howe ver , due to differ[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the f[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The indication sho wn belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Frid[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on wha t type of wi reless device is in your computer . Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 5100/5300 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countr[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Malawi Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico [...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link AR5B95 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Albania Argentina CNC: 693 GI/2007 3655 GI/2007 Australia A[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam Y emen Zimbabwe België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special reg istration with IB PT/BIPT is required. Registration t[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean 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 cha[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8192E This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Ar gentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8191SE This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Ar gentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosni[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. U AE (United Arab Emirates) Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam Zimb[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def ined and approv ed b[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the organization. These situations may for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on boar d airplanes, or ❖ In any othe[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequency electric machin ery shall resist ag ainst interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emis[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T o shiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T o shiba. No patent liability is assumed, howe ver , with respect to the use of the information contain[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trad emarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, In c. and/or T oshiba Cor poration. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries. Atheros is a regis[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons ............................................................38 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Turning on the power .......................................48 Setting up your software ...................................48 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................49 Adding optional external devices.............................49 Adding memory (optional) ......................................49 I[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Turning off the computer ........................................82 Options for turning off the computer ................ 83 Using the Shut down command ........................ 85 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........87 Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................90 Closing the display panel ..[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Inserting an optical disc ................................. 107 Playing an audio CD ........................................109 Playing optical media ......................................109 Recording optical media ................................. 110 Removing a disc with the computer on ...........110 Removing [...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 4: Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features ................... 129 Exploring the desktop ........................................... 129 Finding your way around the desktop .............130 Setting up for co mmunications .............................132 Connecting your computer to a network .........133 Con[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ...........................................159 TOSHIBA Service Station ......................................160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor .................................160 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ............. ...................... 162 Problems that are easy to fix ..........[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHI BA Cards .......... ........................ 190 Hot Key Cards .......................................................190 Using the Hot K ey Cards .................................191 Application Cards .................................................. 192 Using the Application Cards ...[...]

35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba com puter , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our co mputer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® qualified. If the model you purch ased is qualified, it is labeled with the ENERGY ST AR ® log o o[...]

36 Introd uctio n 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specifications will use between 30% and 60% less energ y depending on how it is used. If all U.S. households and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would sav e more than $2 billion in en ergy costs [...]

37 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our 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 T oshib[...]

38 Introd uctio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight t[...]

39 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Y our select model may not ha ve all the features and speci fications correspond ing to all of the icons or switches shown on the co[...]

40 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information. Please read the safet[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, pro tect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ 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[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin. Read the “ A void e xtended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction Ma[...]

43 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that coo ls the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC adapt or have adequa te ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is t urned on or wh[...]

44 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery . Never p[...]

45 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the A C adaptor 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 [...]

46 Getting Started Char ging the main battery ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has d ischarged, the battery is not charging, or the A C adaptor is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery char ge is lo w and it is time to recharge the main battery or[...]

47 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the com puter, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sa[...]

48 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time T urning on the power T o turn on the computer: 1 Make sure an y external de vices (such as the A C adaptor , if you plan to use AC po wer rather th an battery power) are properly connected and ready . 2 Check to ensure that all dri ves and slots are empty . 3 Press and release the power but[...]

49 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly reco mmended, and allows T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special offers applicable to your p roduct. Product registration can be completed by either visiting the T oshiba W eb site at http:[...]

50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before adding external devices or memory , T oshiba recommends setting up your software. See “Setting up your s oftware” on page 48 . Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory mo dule slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips scr e wdriver for t[...]

51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 . 1 Click Start . (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remov e[...]

52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre ws that secure the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er . 8 Place the scre ws and the co ver in a safe plac e so that you can retriev e them later . Sta[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another , you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 11 Pick [...]

54 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with th e corresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latche[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 T urn the computer right side up. Make sure to remov e the soft cloth from the work surface be fore restarting the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC adapt or have adequa te ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is t urned on or when an AC adaptor is co nnected t[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memor y module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of [...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on i nserting the main battery , see “Insert[...]

58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory mo d u l e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: ❖ Click[...]

59 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive A recov ery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage dri ve, and the image can be restored b y running the recovery utilities directly f rom your internal storage drive as described in the sections below . Ho wev er , it is strongly recommended that you create recov ery D VDs[...]

60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recoverin g an internal storag e driv e to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all info rmation stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before execu ting the recovery . For m[...]

61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive (Sample Image) W arning screen 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears.[...]

62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to sa ve your work to e xternal media before proceeding (see “Backing up your work” on page 104 ). 8[...]

63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive The “Recov er to a custom size pa rtition” option restores you r C: dri ve to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify the size for the C: partition. Y ou can resize an d recover the C: driv e using the utilities stored on y our computer’ s internal storage driv e or using recov[...]

64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Use the on-screen arro w buttons in The size of driv e C: fi e ld to set the p[...]

65 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 9 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: dri ve has been recov ered. 10 Press any k ey on the ke yboard to restart the computer . Recovering without changing the in ternal storage drive partitions Recovering without changin[...]

66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning screen 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default S[...]

67 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Defa ult Software scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C: dri ve will be lost du[...]

68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be res tored from this media. Any files that you created are not ba cked up on the recovery DVDs/media. Y ou will n[...]

69 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Y ou cannot store your system’ s applications on the same drive or disc/disc set where the rest of the system recovery files are stored. For example, you will need to store the applications on one USB flash drive and the system recover y files on another USB flash drive. Or , store the app[...]

70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to ex ternal media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 104 ). During the internal storage drive recovery process it is[...]

71 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 2 Do one of the following: ❖ If your recov ery files are on D VDs, insert the f irst reco very D VD into your optical disc driv e. ❖ If your recov ery files are on a USB flash driv e, connect the USB flash dri ve to your computer . 3 T urn on your computer . When the ini tial screen disp[...]

72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. If you want to restore the internal storage[...]

73 Getting Started Checking the internal stor age drive oper ating status (Sample Image) Er ase the har d disk scr een 4 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage driv e will be lost. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work to external media (see “Backing up you r work” on page 104 ) and created[...]

74 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Installing drivers and applications The T oshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were original ly bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications : 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TO S HI BA Application Installe[...]

75 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Refer to the table below for specif ic instructions on perfor ming each operation. The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the T ouchPad or move a mouse connected to your computer . T o: Do the following: Example: Move the on-s creen pointer Sli[...]

76 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the T ouchPad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. (Sample Illustra tion) V ertical scr olling active ar ea Scroll horizontal ly Slide your finger along the bottom ed ge of the T ouchPad in the direction you wa [...]

77 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Adjusting T ouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to ran dom locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and acti vate other user interf ace elements. For help with these [...]

78 Getting Started Using external display de vices T ouchPad setting options vary by computer model. The T ouchPad settings are accessible through the Mou se Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www .support.toshiba.com , and enter the phrase “Mouse pointer jumps around as you type” into the Search [...]

79 Getting Started Using external display de vices Selecting video cables T o connect a device to the HDMI™ O ut port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device T o connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display de vice to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cab le (not incl[...]

80 Getting Started Using external display de vices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an e xte rnal displ ay devi ce, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external de vice only , or both simultaneo usly . Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned o[...]

81 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard Adjusting the quality of the external display T o 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. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an e[...]

82 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to th e printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’ s USB ports. 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve A C outlet. Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your [...]

83 Getting Started T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, lea ve the computer plugged into a power source (e ven though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery . Options for turning off the computer Depending on the[...]

84 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hib ernation takes a little mor e time and consumes more main b attery po wer than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. For information on ho w to use and config[...]

85 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns of f your computer . T o turn off your computer using the Shut d[...]

86 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change pl an settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display [...]

87 Getting Started T urning off the computer These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel. ❖ Po wer button action Set this option to Sh[...]

88 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Hibernate in the pop-up menu . The computer sav es the state of all open pro grams and f iles, turns of f the display , and then turns off. Configuring Hibernation mode options Y ou can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y o[...]

89 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want. These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or whil[...]

90 Getting Started T urning off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light gl o ws white. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you put the computer in Hib ernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by ope[...]

91 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o use any of these methods, you f irst need to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs w[...]

92 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while con[...]

93 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the ON/OFF light glows white. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the comput er in Sleep mode b y closing the display panel, you can start it again by openi[...]

94 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all dri ve acti vity has ended (the intern al storage driv e and optical disc dri ve indicator lights stop glowing) and all e xternal peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by[...]

95 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage drive. If the netw ork you are using goes down and you must restart your [...]

96 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to ex ternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put of f backing up because it takes time. Ho wev er , if your internal storage dri ve suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate ba[...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is very mu ch li ke t yp ing on a typewriter , e xcept that: ❖ The space bar creates a space char acter instead of just passing ov er an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O [...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d F1 through F12 are called function keys because the y ex ecute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combinatio n with the Fn key , fun ction keys marked with icons ex ecute specific functions on the computer . For example, F n+F 9 turns the T ouchPad™ ON/OFF . For more information, see “Hot key [...]

99 Learning the Basics Starting a pr o gram Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on th eir right front are the numeric ov erlay keys. T o turn the numer ic ove rlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric overlay light glows wh en the numeric overlay is on. T o disable the numeric ov erlay , hold down the Fn ke[...]

100 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogra m If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up . Y ou 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 pr ogram, in this example, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the [...]

101 Learning the Basics Saving your work 7 In the right part of the window , double-click wordpad . The operating sy stem opens W ordPad. T o close the program, click the Clo se button in the upper-right corner of the program’ s window . Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This example uses the Start menu’ s Search prog[...]

102 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display the drop-down menu, and then click Sav e . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this i s all you need to do. If you created a ne w document, your program displays a Sav [...]

103 Learning the Basics Printing your work Microsoft ® W ord file. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly . TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows ® operating system does not show file extensions. For information on showing or hidi[...]

104 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer . Y ou can back up your files to dif ferent types of media such as CDs, D VDs, external stor age[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to over write a file that already exists on the internal storage drive. Make sure the backup v ersion is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is a pop ula[...]

106 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive ❖ Some Blu-ray Disc™ movies hav e online content that can be accessed from the disc. T o view this content, your computer must be connected to the Intern et. ❖ While viewing online content, your system may not view it in High Definition on an external monitor , e ven though your display set[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Optical disc drive components The optical disc dri ve is located on the side of the computer . Y our optical disc driv e may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the driv e is in use. Eject button —Press to release the disc tray[...]

108 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for optical discs” on page 111 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , labe[...]

109 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lyin g flat on the tray . If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. [...]

110 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical disc driv e that allo ws you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi -media files to recordable optical media. For more information regarding supported optica[...]

111 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces Removing a disc with the computer off T o remov e a disc with the computer turned of f: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightene d paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray sl ides partiall y out of the d riv e. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil l[...]

112 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your comput er while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a l o w-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energy ef ficiency [...]

113 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only , and does not indicate the battery life that will be obtained by any indi vidual user . Actual battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, po wer managemen[...]

114 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A C po[...]

115 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The rech arging of the batter y cannot occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided b[...]

116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o recharge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a li ve electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours. 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 th[...]

117 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). When the ON/OFF light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows ® operating system Sleep command). (Sample Illustration) P ower and batt ery light locations System indicator lights [...]

118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power 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. Mov e the pointer ov er the po wer icon in the notifica[...]

119 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Setting batter y notifications Y ou can set two notifications. Each notification can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery po wer has been reached. Y ou can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to comple tely po wer do wn when the notif ica[...]

120 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ How much you use the internal storage dri ve or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decr eases at low temperatures There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e power a nd extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which s[...]

121 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work en vironment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a po wer plan in the left pane to set up a new plan. T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change plan settin gs to choose the plan you want to edi[...]

122 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIB A eco power plan 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Po wer Plan options are: eco and Balanced. 3 Release the Fn key . The hot ke y card disappears. Y ou are now in the selected mode. Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped w ith the TOSHIB [...]

123 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer T o remove the battery: 1 Sav e your work. 2 T urn of f the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 87 . 3 Unplug and remov e any cables connected to the computer , including t[...]

124 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoi[...]

125 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery r elease lock 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 123 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking ca[...]

126 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can purchase through the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . ❖ A rev erse polarity condi tion should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in r ev erse polarity . [...]

127 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adaptor . ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main batt [...]

128 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T oshiba is dedicated to preservi ng the en vironment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™ , a program of the Rechar geable Battery Recycling Cor por atio n. For more information and for drop-off locations, visit www .rbrc.org or call 1-800-822- 8837. Notice regarding CR coin ce ll batter ies, applicable to California,[...]

129 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system. Y ou can use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system componen ts, and pe[...]

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® oper ating system deskt op Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program th[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Re cycle Bin to hold these files. In this case, Windows ® will prompt you to either permanently delete the file(s) or cancel[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T askbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar . With some programs, a b utton appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these buttons to quickly switch between th e programs or windows. T o m[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications For information on ho w to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator . T o enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn + F8 . For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on page[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Connecting a modem to a telephone line (A vailable on certain models.) Y our computer may come with a built-in modem th at can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. The modem allows you to: ❖ Access the Internet ❖ Communicate with your of fice’ s local a[...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to record sounds usi ng the computer’ s internal microphone (av ailable on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Y ou can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or e xternal s[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera 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 . T o play back sound files through e xternal speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the com[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Using the Memory card reader (A vailable on certain models.) The Memory card reader suppor ts the use of Memory Stick ® , Memory Stick PR O™, Memory Stick PR O Duo™, Memory St ick Duo™, Secure Digital™ (SD™), or MMC ® (MultiMediaCard ® ) media. These media can be[...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could expose the storage area to static electri city , which can destroy data. Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary , in the noti[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the eSA T A/USB combo port Using the eSA T A/USB combo port (A vailable on certain models.) Y our computer includ es an eSA T A/USB combo port, which can be used with both eSA T A (external Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment) de vices and USB devices. The eSA T A interface supports fast data tran[...]

140 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes seve ral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change de fault options. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in this [...]

141 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIB A Service Station ❖ TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, click Start , All Programs , TOS H IB[...]

142 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The feature a vailable in this category is: ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

143 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secure tab[...]

144 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility ❖ TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

145 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition Utili ty ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Optimize tab[...]

146 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Application In staller allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications : 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TO S HI BA Application Installe[...]

147 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk aw ay from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can wo rk on your computer again. TOSH IBA support s sev eral type s of passwords on your c omputer: ❖ An instant passwor[...]

148 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If 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 re[...]

149 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password util ity 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 T o delete a supervis or password: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TO[...]

150 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer- on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then enter i[...]

151 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our computer may come with the TOSHIB A Face Recognition utility . This utility provides another way to log on to your co mputer . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Re cognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords. T o ensure the security of[...]

152 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose problem s with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentation with in the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and[...]

153 Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility controls your computer’ s hard disk dri ve (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whene ver motion is detected on the computer . Using this utili ty , you can enable or disable hard disk driv e (HDD) protecti on, and set the mo[...]

154 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Control Panel , Hard ware and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Op timize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The Mouse Properties screen[...]

155 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the TOSHIB A configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then HWSetup , or click the TO S HI BA H ar dw are S et ti n gs icon in the O[...]

156 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Display —Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in display When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5 . For more informa tion, see “Directing the displ[...]

157 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 203 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo [...]

158 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination wit h one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sti cky key , meaning you can press it once, r[...]

159 Utilities TOSHI BA eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIB A eco Utility™ monitors your power sa vings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings o ver time. T o access the T OSHIB A eco Utility™, do one of the following: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and [...]

160 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB A Service Station helps you keep your n e w computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmw are, documentation or other informat ion is av ailable for your computer . The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are av ailable, and you ca[...]

161 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor Y ou may disable the TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor at an y time by uninstalling the software via t he W indows ® Control Panel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected inform ation from the internal storage dri ve. The TOSHIB A PC Health Mo nitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIB A's obli[...]

162 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most li[...]

163 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications 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 T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, c[...]

164 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME F AILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message. T o continue, select Start W indows normally . This can happen if the computer was put into Sl eep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a sh[...]

165 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e ef fectiv e, visit the T oshiba W eb site at pcsupport.tosh iba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer ’ s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the s upport b ullet in by name). 4 Connect the A C a[...]

166 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ The operating system responds dif ferently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a ne w program or adding a device. If you expe[...]

167 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: network speed, netwo[...]

168 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with De vice Manag er Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. 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 a[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or e ven software related. It is w orthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu. The computer shuts do wn comp[...]

170 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries If the A C po wer light stil l does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work corr ectly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full po w[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboar d pr oblems Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothin g happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard pr oduces unexpected characters. A keypad o verlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control ov erlay light is on, press Fn + F10 to t urn off the c[...]

172 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’ s po wer cord/cable is f irmly plugged into a working p o wer outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to th e computer is fi rmly attached. ❖ T ry adjusting the contras[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems Small bright dots appear on yo ur TFT display when y ou turn on y our compu ter . Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer . Y our disp lay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision [...]

174 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system er rors ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error- checking tests and repairs the storage driv e. Y our hard disk seems very slo w . If you hav e been using your computer fo r a long time,[...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the drive tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connect ed to a po wer source and turned on. The optical disc dri ve eject mechanism requires po wer to operate. Make sure a program is not accessi ng the driv e and prev enting it from ejectin[...]

176 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems While viewing a Blu-ray Disc™ movie the sound is not coming from the computer's speakers. Y ou can change the destination of the audio signal in Sound properties in the Control Panel. Blu-ray Disc™ player T echnology . Compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. Certain int[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’ s speakers. Adjust the volume control. T ry pressing Fn + Esc to see if v olume mute is disabled. Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that they are securely [...]

178 If Something Goes Wrong Modem pr oblems The printer will not print wh at y ou see on the scr een. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it. S ee if your program has a print previe w mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print. Contact the software manuf acturer for mo re informat[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems ❖ V e rify that your computer can det ect access points or routers. If it can detect a W i-Fi ® access point or router then it may be a configuration issue. ❖ V erify that signal strength is good usin g the utility provided with the W i-Fi ® adapter . ❖ If another computer is on the[...]

180 If Something Goes Wrong D VD and BD operating pr oblems ❖ If you hav e enabled any security provisions (closed system, MA C address filtering, W ired Equivalent Pri v acy [WEP], etc.), check the access point v endor's W eb site for recent firmw are upgrades. Problems with W EP keys, in particular , are frequently addressed in new f irmwa[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits A blank scr een appears while watching a D VD-R OM or BD-R OM movie or title. Change the setting for when to tu rn off the display using the following steps: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then Po wer Options . 2 Click Choose whe n to tur n off the di splay in the[...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits If you hav e installed your own programs, you should back up these programs as well as your data file s. If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your inte rnal storage dri ve and start again, reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will sa ve ti me. Read[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 In the left pane, clic k System protection . The System Protecti on tab of th e System Properties windo w appears. 3 Click Create... 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before inst alling Brand X Accounting app. ?[...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or softw are can make the data inacces sible or ev en de[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits then be able to easily restore the W indows ® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that the installatio n process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see “Backing up your data o r your entire computer with the Windo ws® operating [...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance The eSA T A device is not recognized fr om Sleep or Hibernation mode. A connected eSA T A device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer’ s eSA T A/USB comb o port (av ailable on certain models) while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If this occurs, disconnec[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites T oshiba’ s T echnical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent softw are and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the T o shiba W eb site at pcsupport.toshiba.com . T oshiba voice contac[...]

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189 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additio nal T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba. co.jp/i ndex. htm . United States T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulev ard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe T oshiba Europe (I .E.) GmbH Hammfel[...]

190 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards prov ide a quick way to modif y selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot K ey Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ M[...]

191 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option o[...]

192 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 141 . TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility For more information, refer to “TOSHIB[...]

193 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stacked” card on the far right of the display . The Applica[...]

194 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards. 4 T o enable a card, drag it from the top ro w to the[...]

195 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer . or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y blanks the display . Selecting th[...]

196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot[...]

197 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep m ode” on page 90 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Imag[...]

198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 87 . Selecting thi[...]

199 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the p o w e r - o n di sp l ay o p t i on s (only the first option is av ailable when you do not hav e an external monitor attached) (the last option is a vailable only if you are in Extended Display Mo[...]

200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. 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-i[...]

201 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the Wi-Fi ® module. ❖ Bluetooth ® enabled—Enables just t[...]

202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T ouchPad™. For more information on using the T ouchPad, see “Using the T ouchPad™” on page 74 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: ([...]

203 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Image) Scr een r esolution options Cycle through the screen resolu tions, then select the[...]

204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Cursor control overlay Numeric overlay or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y turns the cursor control ov erlay on and off. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Cursor contr ol overlay or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot key turns[...]

205 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lo ck feature on and off. Fn + This hot ke y t urns th e TOSHIB A Z o om in g Utility to zoom out. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom in. Fn + This hot key decreases the speaker v olume. Fn + [...]

206 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA UL ap prove d Canada CSA approv ed United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Europe VD A appro[...]

207 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide. AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System BD-R OM Blu-ray Disc Read -Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-R OM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CD-R[...]

208 Glossary DIMM Dual Inline Memo ry Module DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersat ile (or V id eo) Disc DV D - R O M Digital V ersatile (o r V id eo) Disc Read-Only Memory EPR OM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory eSA T A external Serial Advanced T echno logy Attachment FAT File Allocation T able FCC Federal Communic[...]

Glossary 209 RO M Read-Only Me mory RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Driv e TFT Thin Film Tr ansistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W ide Area Network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active-mat[...]

210 Glossary B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) —See BIOS. baud rate —The speed at which a communication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation. Baud rate is the numb er of signal changes per second (not necessaril[...]

Glossary 211 C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L 1 c ache, L2 c ache. CD —An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Onl y Memory) [...]

212 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 ex ecute commands and programs. See also cach e, L1 ca che, L 2 ca che. cursor —An on-screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that indicates the position whe[...]

Glossary 213 document —Any file created with an appl ication and, if sav ed to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also fil e . double-click —T o press and release the point ing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointi ng device. In the W in dows ® operating system, this refers to th e pointing devi[...]

214 Glossary F fil e —A collection of related in formation, saved on disk with a uniqu e name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T ) —The section of a s t o r a g e d r iv e that keeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n am e —A set of characters t[...]

Glossary 215 H DM I ( High-Def inition Multimedia Interface) —A n 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 wi[...]

216 Glossary LAN (Local Area Network) —A group of com puters or other devices dispersed ov er a relati vely limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with an y other on the network. LED (Light Emitting Diode) — A solid state lamp (SSL) that uses light- emitting diodes (LEDs) as the source of li ght[...]

Glossary 217 motherboard —The computer’ s main circuit board that contains the processor , memory , and other primary com ponents. MS-DOS pr ompt —See system pr ompt. multi-function drive —A D VD dri ve that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia —A com bination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video [...]

218 Glossary password —A unique string of characters en tered 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 pro vide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, netw ork adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter[...]

Glossary 219 Random Access Memory —See RAM. Read-Only Memory —See RO M . reb o ot —See boot , re s t a r t . removable disk —A disk that can be remov ed from a disk dri ve. A Flash dri ve is one example of a remov able disk. res ol u ti o n —A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a scree[...]

220 Glossary shortcut —See k eyboar d shortcut . Sleep —A feature o f some W indo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left of f when you turn the computer on again. software —Se e pr ogram. Compare har d war e. solid state driv e —A data stora[...]

Glossary 221 W We b —See W o rld W ide W eb . Wi- F i ® —A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W eb (www) —The worldwide network of W e b sites linked tog[...]

222 Index A A C adaptor 44 AC p o w e r 114 A C power light 44 accessing network 133 adding memory check total memor y 58 memory (optional) 49 optional external devices 49 adequate ventilation cooling fan 43 adjusting T ouchPad™ settings 77 Application Cards 192 audio features 135 B backing up files 96 , 104 battery battery lif e 113 Call2Recycle[...]

223 Index running computer on battery power 112 safety precautions 125 setting notifications 119 battery indicator light 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIB A Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 105 , 106 but t on eject, optical disc driv e 107 power 48 Shut down 51 , 85 start 131 C Call2Recycle™ battery 128 caring for your computer 93 changing battery 12[...]

224 Index display devices ext e rn al 78 display output settings 80 display panel opening 47 display , external adjusting 81 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 127 DV D caring for discs 111 removing with compu ter off 111 removing with compu ter on 110 D VD BD player troubleshooting 180 DV D s using 105 E eject button optical disc [...]

225 Index desktop 130 moving to desktop 130 recycle bin 130 safety 38 installation memory module 50 installing a charged battery 124 battery 122 memory modules 49 mouse 81 Instruction Manual fo r Safety and Comfort 40 internal storage driv e rec over y 58 J jack RJ-11 134 K keyboard Alt ke ys 97 character keys 97 Ctrl keys 97 emulate a full-size 97[...]

226 Index N network accessing 133 Connect to the Internet 133 connecting your comp uter 133 networking wireless 132 notification area 132 O ON/OFF indicator light 117 online resources To s h i b a 111 optical disc Auto-Run feature 10 9 caring for 111 handling 108 inserting 107 playing optical m edia 109 positioning 108 recording optical media 110 r[...]

227 Index USB-compatible 81 printing a file 103 problem solving modem not recei ving or transmitting 178 Startup options 166 program, starting 99 program, starting from Start menu 99 projector connecting 79 R real-time clock (R TC) battery 113 recording sounds 135 rec over y checking internal storage dri ve operating status 73 creating recov ery D [...]

228 Index Sleep mode 84 configuring 90 configuring options 90 hot key 197 po wering do wn 90 Shut down 90 starting again from 93 using 90 software Setup W izard 48 software program starting 99 starting from Start menu 99 sounds recording 135 speakers using external 135 start button 131 starting a program 99 Search programs and f iles field 101 W in[...]

229 Index Disk Defragmenter 174 display error message 172 display problems screen is blank 171 D VD BD player 180 eject button 17 5 error message, warning resume failure 164 Error-checking 173 eSA T A 186 exte rnal display pr oblems 172 external keyboard 171 external monitor 17 2 good computing habits 181 hard disk dri ve is slo w 174 HD content, B[...]

230 Index W indows® operating system desktop 129 troubleshooting 165 W indo ws® Start menu starting a program 99 wireless netw orking 132 troubleshooting 178 wizards Connect to the Internet 133[...]