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User ’s Manual ii L670/L675/L670D/L675D T able of Content s Chapter 1 Getting St arted Equipment ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Getting S tarted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 2 System Recovery Optio ns and Restorin g the pre-in[...]

User ’s Manual iii L670/L675/L670D/L675D Chapter 4 Operating Basics Web Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Using TO SHIBA Web Camera Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Usin[...]

User ’s Manual iv L670/L675/L670D/L675D Appendix A S pecifications Appendix B Display Controller and Vi deo mode Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix F T O SHIBA PC Health Monitor Appendix G Legal Footnotes Appendix H If your computer is stolen Glossary [...]

User ’s Manual vi L670/L675/L670D/L675D Copyright © 2010 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No p at ent lia bility is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA L670/L675/L670D/L675D[...]

User ’s Manual vii L670/L675/L670D/L675D MultiMediaCard and MMC are tradema rks of Mu ltiMediaCard Association. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation. Other trademarks and registered trad emarks not listed above may be used in this manual. EU Declara tion of Confor mity This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance wi th t[...]

User ’s Manual viii L670/L675/L670D/L675D ■ Aircraft Environments Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not th e responsibility of TOSHIBA. The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved wo rking environments may be: ■ Interference with other devices or machines [...]

User ’s Manual ix L670/L675/L670D/L675D GOST Following information is only valid for EU-mem ber St ates: Disposal of product s The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that pro ducts must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators ca n be disposed of w ith the product. They will be[...]

User ’s Manual x L670/L675/L670D/L675D Disposal of batteries a nd/or accumulators Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries ■ Discard this compu ter in accordance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated us[...]

User ’s Manual xi L670/L675/L670D/L675D Optical disc drive safety instructions TEAC DVD Super Multi drive DV -W28S-VTJ/DV -W28S-VTK Be sure to check the international pr ecautions at the end of this section. ■ The DVD Super Multi drive model empl oys a laser system. T o ensu re proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual car[...]

User ’s Manual xii L670/L675/L670D/L675D Panasonic DVD Super Multi drive UJ890 A/UJ890E ■ The DVD Super Multi drive model empl oys a laser system. T o ensu re proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever req uire maintenance, contact an authorized service locati[...]

User ’s Manual xiii L670/L675/L670D/L675D HLDS DVD Super Multi drive GT30N/GT30F ■ The DVD Super Multi drive model empl oys a laser system. T o ensu re proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever req uire maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■[...]

User ’s Manual xiv L670/L675/L670D/L675D Panasonic BD Writer drive UJ240E ■ The BD Writer drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction man ual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require mainten ance, contact an authorized service location . ■ Use of controls, ad[...]

User ’s Manual xv L670/L675/L670D/L675D Panasonic BD Combo drive UJ141E ■ The BD Combo/BD-R/RE drive employs a laser system. T o ensu re proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever req uire maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of control[...]

User ’s Manual xvi L670/L675/L670D/L675D 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 and kee p this manual for your future referenc e. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact y[...]

User ’s Manual xxii L670/L675/L670D/L675D Preface Congratulations on your purch ase of the L670/L67 5/L670D/L675D computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , includes mu ltimedia functionality , and is desig ned to provide years of reliable, high -performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and [...]

User ’s Manual xxiii L670/L675/L670D/L675D Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer . The indicator pane l also uses ic ons to identify th e components it is prov iding information on. Keys The keyboard keys are used in th e te xt to describe many computer operations. A distincti ve typeface ident ifies the key top symb[...]

User ’s Manual xxiv L670/L675/L670D/L675D T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: Start The word " Sta rt " refers to the " " button in Windows 7. HDD or Hard disk drive Some models are e quipped with a "Solid S tate Drive (SSD)" instead of a hard disk drive. In this manual, the word "HDD&[...]

User ’s Manual xxv L670/L675/L670D/L675D General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever , 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 an[...]

User ’s Manual xxvi L670/L675/L670D/L675D Creating a computer-friendly enviro nment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any ot her items you are using, s uch as a pri nter . Leave enough space around the comput er and o ther equipment to provide adequate venti lation. Other wise, they may overheat. T o k[...]

User ’s Manual xxvii L670/L675/L670D/L675D Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mob ile phones can inte rfere with the aud io system. The operation of the computer wil l not be impa ired in any way , but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use. Instruction Man[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 Getting S tarted Chapter 1 Getting S t arted This chapter provides an equ ipment checklist, and basic informa tion to start using your computer . Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your comp uter , taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items[...]

User ’s Manual 1-2 Getting S tarted ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ Corel DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA (Is p reinstalled with some models) ■ WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA (Is preinstalled w ith some models) ■ TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER (Is preinstalled with some models) ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree™ ■ [...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Getting S tarted Connecting the A C 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 sourc[...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug) ■ Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer , or use AC adaptors specified b y TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the co mputer . Use of an incompatible AC adap[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Getting S tarted Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the left side of the computer . Connecting the DC output plug to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet - the Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the comp[...]

User ’s Manual 1-6 Getting S tarted Opening the disp lay The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. While holding down the palm rest with one ha nd so that the main body of the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display panel - this will allow the angle of the d isplay panel to be adjusted to provide o pti[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Getting S tarted T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information. 1. Open the display panel. 2. Press and hold the computer's po we[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 Getting S tarted T urning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode. Shut Down Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Do wn Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the opera ting system's main screen the next time it is turned o[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more rapid ly than does the Hibernation Mode feature. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the S[...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 Getting S tarted When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer . Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions: ■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down. ■ Memory circuits are exposed to st a tic electricity or electric[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Getting S tarted S tarting Hibern ation Mode T o enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below . 1. Click Start . 2. Point to the arro w icon ( ) and then select Hibernate from the menu. Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to ent er Hibernation Mode au tomatically when you press the power button or clos[...]

User ’s Manual 1-12 Getting S tarted System Recovery Options and Restoring the pre-installed sof tware There is a hidden partition allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options. This partition stores files which can be used to repair the syst em in the event of a problem. System Recovery O ptions The System Recovery Options fea[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Getting S tarted Creating Recovery Media This section describes how to crea te Recovery Media. A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to either CD, DVD or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps: 1. Select either blank CD, DVD or USB Flash Memory . The appli[...]

User ’s Manual 1-14 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-inst alled sof tware from the Recovery hard disk drive A portion of the total hard disk dr ive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition sto res files which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem. If you subsequently set up your hard [...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Getting S tarted 1. Load the Recovery Med ia into the computer and turn off the computer's power . 2. While holdi ng down F12 key on the keyboard, tu rn on your co mputer - when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation >>> logo screen appears, release the F12 key . 3. Use the up and down cursor key to select the a ppropria[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 The Grand T our Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate th e computer . Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer ’ s front with its display panel in the closed position. Front[...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s left side. The left side of the computer 1. DC IN 19V jack 5. eSA T A/ USB combo por t 2. Cooling vents 6. HDMI out port 3. External mon itor port 7. Bridge media slot 4. LAN jack 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order t[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our ■ Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could cause damage or malfunction. ■ Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply . It could cause damage or malfunctio n. eSA T A/USB com bo port One eSA T A/USB combo port, which complies to the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the lef[...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. The right side of the computer 1. Headphone jack 4. Optical disc drive 2. Microphone jack 5. Security lock slot 3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port s 1 2 4 3 6 Head phone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headpho[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Back The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back. The back of the computer ■ Connection to any communication l ine other than an anal og phone line could cause a PC system failure. ■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog pho ne lines. ■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou shou ld ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. The underside of the computer 1. Battery lock 4. Battery rel ease latch 2. Memory module slot 5. Cooling vents 3. Battery pack 1 2[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Front with the display op en This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display , lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you. The front of the computer with the display panel open Product appearance depends on the model you purchased. D[...]

User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Web Ca me ra Web C am er a is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer . Y o u can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communicatio n tool such as Windows Live Messeng er . TOSHIBA Web Camera App lication will help you to add various video effects to your[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Indicators This section explains ind icator functions. System indica tors LED system indicators next to their resp ective icons, glow when specific computer operations are in progress. System indicators T ouch Pad ON/OFF button Press this button to toggle the internal T ouch Pad enable/disable status. The status[...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The following figure shows the positions of th e CAPS LOCK indicator and the NUM LOCK indicator . Keypad indicators Battery The Battery indicator sho ws the condition of th e battery's charge - white indicates the battery is fully charged, amber indicates the battery is charging, and fl[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our Optical disc drives The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive or BD writer or BD-Combo drive. A Serial A T A interface controller is used for 12cm (4.72") and 8cm (3.15") CD/DVD/BD operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD/BD, an indicator on the driv e glows. Fo r furt her inf[...]

User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our W ritable discs This section describes the types of writ able CD/DVD/BD discs. Check the specifications of your d rive to see the types of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Please r e fer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics for furthe r informa tion. CDs ■ CD-R discs can be writt[...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our BD-W riter drive The full-size BD-Writer drive module lets you record data to writable CD/DVD/BD discs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") for T ray type CD/DVD/BDs without using an adaptor . The read speed is slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the outer edge. BD-ROM read 6 s[...]

User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our BD-Combo drive The full-size BD-Combo drive modul e lets you record data to writable CD/DVD/BDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") for T ray type CD/DVD/BDs without using an adaptor . DVD Supe r Multi drive The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module al lows you to record data to recor[...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automat ically adjust to any voltage rang ing from 90 to 264 volts and to a frequency of 47 to 63 hertz, enabling you to use this computer in almost all country/region. The adaptor conv erts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer. T o recharge the b [...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 Hardware, Utilities and Options Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Hardware This section describes the hardware of your computer .The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you purchased. Processor Chipset Memory CPU The processor type vari es depending on the model. T o check which type of processor is in[...]

User ’s Manual 3-2 Hardware, Utilities and Options Power Video RAM Video RAM depends o n the model you purchased. The memory in a computer's graphics adaptor is used to store the image displayed on a bitmap display . Th e amount of Video RAM available is dependent on the computer's system me mory . Start  Control Panel  Appearanc [...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disks Optical disc drive Hard disk drive or Solid state drive This computer is equipped with one of the following hard d isk drive (HDD) types. The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different. ■ HDD 5400rpm ■ 250GB ■ 320GB ■ 400GB ■ 500GB ■ 640GB 7200rpm ■ 500GB Please note [...]

User ’s Manual 3-4 Hardware, Utilities and Options Display The computer's internal disp lay panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be se t to a wide ran ge of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability . Display Power Saving T echnology Y ou r model may include the Display Po wer Saving T echnology feature that can sa[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Hardware, Utilities and Options T o access this center , go to Start  All Programs  Catalyst Control Center  CCC - Advanced In this control center: 1. Click Graphics at the upper left, and then sel ect PowerPlay™ from the drop-down menu. 2. Select the Enable PowerPlay™ check box, and then select the Enable V ari-Br[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Hardware, Utilities and Options Communications Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the co mputer more convenient to use. Access each function using the followi ng procedures. *1 T o access the Power Options, click Start  Control Panel  Syst[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Hardware, Utilities and Options System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1 This feature autom atically shuts down the system into either Sleep Mode or Hiberna tion Mode when there is no input or hardware access fo r a specified time. T his can be specified in the Power Options. Power on password T wo levels of password security[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Hardware, Utilities and Options T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . Hibernation Mode This feat ure lets you tu rn of f the power to the computer without exiting fr om yo ur software. The contents of main memory are automati cally saved to the hard d[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Hardware, Utilities and Options Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed utilities that come w ith the computer and details how to st a rt them. For further information on their operation, please refer to each utility's online manu al, help files or README.TXT file. * Y ou may not have all the ut[...]

User ’s Manual 3-10 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHI BA DVD PLA YER This software is provided for playback of DVD- Video. It has an on-screen interface and functions. Click Start  All Programs  TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER  TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER . For details on how to use TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER, see the hel p file. Dependent on the model yo u pu[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA eco Utility This PC is equipped with "eco mode ". This mode slightly lowers performa nce of some devices to reduce electric power consumption. Y ou can realize measura ble power savings by using it continuously . TOSHIBA eco Utility helps you monitor your power savings by show[...]

User ’s Manual 3-12 Hardware, Utilities and Options Optional devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This section describes the connection or installation of the following devices: Cards/memory ■ Bridge med ia slot ■ Secure Digital™ (SD) Card (SD me mory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory [...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Hardware, Utilities and Options Bridge media slot The computer is equipped with a Bridge media sl ot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with vari ous memory cap acities so that you can easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. Examples of memory media ■ Keep fore[...]

User ’s Manual 3-14 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media. Points to note about the SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards comply with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or play[...]

User ’s Manual 3-15 Hardware, Utilities and Options Media care Observe the following preca utions when handling the card. Memory card care ■ Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data. ■ Memory cards have a limited lifespan, so it is important to backup important data. ■ Do not write to a card if th[...]

User ’s Manual 3-16 Hardware, Utilities and Options Inserting a memory media 1. Bridge media slot 2. Memory media 1 2 ■ Make sure memo ry media is o rient ed properly before you insert it. If you insert the media in wrong directi on, you may not be able to remove it. ■ When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could e[...]

User ’s Manual 3-17 Hardware, Utilities and Options Remo vin g a me mory med ia The following instru ctions apply to all types of supported media device s. T o remove a memory media, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the Windows T askbar . 2. Point to memory media and click the left T ouch Pad control[...]

User ’s Manual 3-18 Hardware, Utilities and Options Additional mem ory module Y ou can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is avai lable. This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules. Point to note about memory module error If you install a memory module tha[...]

User ’s Manual 3-19 Hardware, Utilities and Options Installing a memory module T o install a memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Shut down the compu ter - make su re the Power indicator is off (refer to the T urning off the pow er section in Chapter 1, Getting S tarted if required). 2. Remove the AC ad aptor and all cable s and [...]

User ’s Manual 3-20 Hardware, Utilities and Options Seating the memory module 8. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with on e screw . 1. Notch 3. Slot B 2. Slot A 1 2 3 ■ Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the computer. Forei gn metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause [...]

User ’s Manual 3-21 Hardware, Utilities and Options Seating the memory module cover 9. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacin g the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes , if requ ired. 10. Turn your co mputer over . 1 1. T urn the co mputer on and make su re the added memory is recognized - to confirmed it, St a rt ?[...]

User ’s Manual 3-22 Hardware, Utilities and Options Removing the memory module 9. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with on e screw . 10. Install the battery p ack - refer to Replacing th e battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes , if requ ired. 1 1. T urn your computer ov er . ■ If you use the computer for[...]

User ’s Manual 3-23 Hardware, Utilities and Options External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer . T o connect a monitor , follo w the steps as detailed below: Connecting the monitor cable 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port [...]

User ’s Manual 3-24 Hardware, Utilities and Options HDMI A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer . T o connect monitor , follow the ste ps as det a iled below: Connecting the HDMI out port 1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port of the HDMI device. 2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI[...]

User ’s Manual 3-25 Hardware, Utilities and Options Select HD Format T o select the display mode, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Click Start and click Control Panel . 2. Click Appearance a nd Personalization . 3. Click Display . 4. Click Change dis play settings . 5. Click Advanced settings . 6. Click List All Modes . 7. Select the one of[...]

User ’s Manual 3-26 Hardware, Utilities and Options USB FDD Kit The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer's USB ports. The USB floppy diskette drive Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive T o connect the drive, plug the floppy diskette drive’s USB connector int[...]

User ’s Manual 3-27 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disconnecting the USB fl oppy diskette drive When you have finished using the USB floppy diskette drive, you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the Disk-In-Use Indi cator light to go out to make sure all floppy diskette activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safe[...]

User ’s Manual 3-28 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disconnecting an eSA T A device When you have finished using an eSA T A de vice, you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the indica tor light of an eSA T A device to go out to make sure all activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the[...]

User ’s Manual 3-29 Hardware, Utilities and Options Security lock Optional accessories Y ou are able to add a number of options and accessor ies in order to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use . For reference, the following list details some of the items that are avai labl e from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer: 1. Securit[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 Operating Basics Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer , highligh ts the precautions that should be taken when using it. Using the T ouch Pad T o use the T ouch Pa d, simply touch and move your fingerti p across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go. T ouch Pa[...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics T ouch Pad Gestu re There are four convenient gestures th at make u sers operate the system easier and faster . In the Mouse Prop erties you can ena ble/disable these functions. ChiralMotion Y ou can scroll vertica lly and horizontal ly . T o enable these features, select the Enable vertical scrolling and En ab[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Momentum The Momentum feature delivers smooth, fa st, trackball-like mouse movement. One quick flick of the finger on the T ouch Pad surface can move the cursor across the entire comp uter screen. Momentum reduces the repetitive motion a nd fatigue a ssociated with moving the cursor long distances, while provid[...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics Using TOSHIBA W eb Camera Appli cation TOSHIBA W eb Camera Application is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows ® 7; if you need to restart it go to Start  All Programs  TOS HI BA  Utilities  W eb Camera Applic ation . Using the Software ■ Do not point the web camera directl y at the s[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics Using the T OSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verificati on library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows. The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like, which makes the login process easier . Vid e o R ec o rd i ng Click to start recording. One[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics Disclaimer T oshiba does not guarantee that the face recognitio n utility technology 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 th at might ari[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 6. Registration will end after you have repeatedly moved your neck left, right, down and up. When the register succeeds, below message will be displayed on the screen: " Registration successful. Now we’ ll do the verification test. Click the N ext button. " Click the Next button to perform the verif[...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Windows Logon via T OSHIBA Face Recognition This section explains how to login to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recognition. T wo authentica tion modes are provided. ■ 1:N Mode Login screen: If the face authenticat ion tile is selected by default, you can log in without using the keyboa rd or mouse. ■ 1:1 Mode [...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Using optical disc drives The full- size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD/BD based programs. Y ou can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVD/BDs without an adaptor . A Serial A T A interface controller is used for CD/DVD/BD operation. When the computer is accessi ng a CD/DV[...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics Inserting a CD/DVD/BD 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/ DVD/BD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD/BD should lie belo w the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. 1. Laser lens 1 When the disc t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Closing the CD/DVD/BD disc tray Removing discs T o remove the CD/DVD/BD, follo w the steps as det ail ed below: 1. T o pop the disc tray partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the disc tray out until it is fully opened. 2. The CD/DVD/BD extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can [...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics How to rem ove CD/DVD/BD when the disc tray will n ot open Pressing the eject button will not open the d isc tray when the computer power is off. If the power is off, you can open the disc tray by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole near the eje ct but[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics Import ant message Before you write or rewrite to an y of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi drive or BD drive, please read and follow all of the setup an d operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that the DVD Super Multi drive or BD drive may not function properly , [...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD- R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW , DVD- RAM, BD-R, BD-R(DL), BD-RE and BD-R E(DL) media, however , it must be noted that disc qu[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics BD-Combo drive DVD+RW : MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. (for 2.4x, 4x and 8x speed media) DVD-RAM: (DVD Super Multi driv e only) DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Version 2.0, V ersion 2.1 or V ersion 2.2 Panasonic Corporation (for 3x and 5x speed media) Hitachi Maxell,Ltd. (for 3x and 5x speed media)[...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics BD Writer drive CD-R: T AIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. Hitachi Maxell,Lt d. CD-RW: (Multi-Speed and High-Speed) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. CD-RW : (Ultra-Speed) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. DVD-R: (DVD Specifications for Re cordable Disc fo r General V ersion 2.0) T AIYO [...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty or damaged, wr iting or rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that you check a ll discs for dirt or damage before you use them. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD- RAM media will be affected by the quality of the disc itself and[...]

User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics ■ Be sure to close all other software programs except for the writing software itself. ■ Do not run software such as a screen saver wh ich can put a heavy load on the processor . ■ Operate the computer at its full power settings - do not use any power- saving features. ■ Do not write information while [...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics ■ Make sure tha t the write/rewr ite operation i s completed before going into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode (writing is completed if you can remove an optical media on the DV D Super Multi d rive or BD drive). ■ If the media is of poo r quality , or is dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors[...]

User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not suppor t recording to DVD-RAM discs - to achieve this you should use Windows Ex plorer or another similar utility . ■ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , D VD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or D VD+RW [...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics How to make a Blu-ray disc Movie 1. Click Start  All Programs  DVD MovieFacto ry for TOSHIBA  DVD MovieFactory Launcher to launch DVD MovieFacto ry . 2. Click Create Video Disc  New Project to invoke 2 nd Launcher , choose Blu-ray , then in voke DVD MovieFactory . 3. Add source from HDD Disk by cli[...]

User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics 2. Before recording the video to Video DVD or Blu-ray disc: ■ When you record Video DVD or Bl u-ray disc, please use only discs recommended b y the Drive manufactu rer . ■ Do not set the workin g drive to a slow device like a USB1.1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write Video DVD or Blu-ray disc. ■ Do[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics ■ Close all other applications when using the "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER". Do not open any other app lications or carry out any other operations during DVD-Video playback. Playback may stop or not function properly in some situations. ■ Unfinalized DVDs created on ho me DVD recorders may not be playabl[...]

User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics ■ If you see the screen blinking while playing DVD with subtitle on at Media Player , please u se "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER" or "Medi a Center" to play DVD. Display Devices & Audio 1. "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER" will only run when "Colors" is set to "T rue Color (32 bit)[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics S tarting TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER Use the following procedure to start "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER". 1. Insert an DVD-Video in the DVD/BD drive while Windows ® 7 is running. When a DVD-Video disc is set in the BD drive (for models with BD writer drive or BD combo drive), TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER starts automaticall[...]

User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Notes on use ■ "WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA" is for Blu-ray D isc playback only . DVD playback is not supported. Please use the DVD pla yback application for DVD playback. ■ Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping, au dio skipping or decrease in computer p[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics ■ The Blu-ray disc movie can be played only with internal LCD display or external devices connected by RG B and HDMI output. In Clone mode (DualView), WinDVD plays on a display which set to as the Primary display and shows black screen on the other displays. ■ This product does not play HD DV D discs. Blu-[...]

User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics 4. Hold the CD, DVD or BD by its out side edge or the edge on the center hole - any fingerprints on the surf ace of the disc can prevent the drive from properly reading d ata. 5. Do not expose the CD, DVD or BD to direct sunligh t, extreme heat or cold. 6. Do not place heavy objects on your C D's, DVD&apo[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Sound System This section describes some of the audio control functions. Dolby ® Advanced Audio (Pr ovided with s ome models ) Dolby Advanced Audio provides a stun nin g listening experience from any pair of speakers or headphones. Adding a new level of realism to movies, music, and games, this is the quality[...]

User ’s Manual 4-30 Operating Basics Changing System Sounds System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen. This section explains how select an existing scheme or save one you have modified. T o launch the configu ration dialog window for system sounds, follow the steps below . 1. Right-click the Speaker icon on the task tray[...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics Information Click the information button to view hardwa re information, software information, and language se tting. Power Management The audio controller in your co mput er can be turned off when the audio function is not used. T o adjust the config uration of audio power management, click the battery button [...]

User ’s Manual 4-32 Operating Basics Wireless com munications The computer ’s wireless communication function supports some wireless communication devi ces. Only some models are equipped wit h both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S pread S p ectru[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics Setting 1. Click Start  Control Panel  Network and Inte rnet  Netw ork and Sharing Center . 2. Click Set up a connec tion or network . 3. Follow the wizard. Y ou will need the na me of the wirel ess network together with security settings. Consul t the documentation accompanied with your router or ask[...]

User ’s Manual 4-34 Operating Basics Security T wo advanced security mechanisms ensure a high le vel of security: ■ Authentication prevents access to critical dat a and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message. ■ Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy . Bluetooth Stack fo r Windows by TOSHIBA Please note th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics Wireless communication Indicator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer's wireless com munication functions. If you used the T askbar to disable the wireless LAN, restar t the co mputer or perform the following procedure to re-enab le it: Star t  Contro l Panel  System[...]

User ’s Manual 4-36 Operating Basics Connecting the LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, foll ow th e steps as detailed below: 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer . 2. Plug one end of the cable i nto t he LAN jack. Press gently until yo u hear the latch click into place. Connecting the LAN [...]

User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics Disconnecting the L AN cable T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer ’s LAN ja ck and pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect th e cable from the L AN hub or router in the same manner . Check with your LAN administrator and hardware[...]

User ’s Manual 4-38 Operating Basics ■ Be careful not to subject the computer to impact or shock - a failure to follow this instru ction could result in d amage to computer , computer failure or loss of data. ■ Never transport your computer with any cards in stalled - this may cause damage to either the computer and/o r the card resulting in [...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 The Keyboard Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer ’s keyboard layouts ar e compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key enhanced ke yboard functions can be performed on the computer . The number of keys available on your keyboard wil l depend on which country/re[...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F12 The function keys (not to be confuse d with the special FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of your key board - these keys function differentl y from other keys. F1 through F12 are called functi on keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and, when used in combination[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Hot keys Hot keys (pressing FN + a functi on or ESC key) let you enable or disab le certain features of the computer . Mute: Pressing FN + ESC turns the volume on and off. Lock: Pressing FN + F1 enters ''Lock computer mo de''. T o restore you r desktop, you need to log on again. Power Plan: Pres[...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Brightness Up: Pressing FN + F7 increases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. Wireless: Pressing FN + F8 switches the active wireless devices. T ouch Pad : Pressing FN + F9 enables or d isables the T o uch Pad. Zoom: Pressing FN + Sp ace changes the display resolution. TOSHIBA Zooming [...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard FN S ticky key Y ou can use the TOSHIBA Accessi bility Utility to make the FN key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release it, and then pres s an " F Number " key . T o start the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility , click Sta rt  All Programs  TOSHIBA  Utilities  Ac cessibility . Windows sp[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 Power and Power-Up Modes Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's powe r resources include th e AC adaptor , batte ry pack and any internal batteries. This chapter provides details on making the most effective use of these resources, and includes informatio n on charging and changing batteries, tips for saving bat[...]

User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-Up Modes T able 6-1 Power conditions Monitoring of power condition As shown in the below table, the Battery , DC IN and Power in dicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he power status with the AC adaptor connected - the follow ing indi cator conditions shou ld be noted: 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[...]

User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-Up Modes Real Time Clock (RTC) battery The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar function and also main tains the system configuration while the computer is turned off. If the R T C battery becomes completely discharged, th e system will lose this in formatio[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the Battery indicator wil l flash orange to indicate that only a fe w minutes of batte ry power remain. If you continue to u se the computer w hile the Ba ttery indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that yo[...]

User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-Up Modes Tim e The following table shows the approximate time requ ired to fully charge a discharged battery . Charging time (hours) Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold (if the battery is extremely hot, it[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring batte ry cap acity Remaining battery power can be monitore d using the following methods. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the T askbar ■ Via the Battery S tatus in the Windows Mobi lity Center window Maximizing battery op erating time A battery's usefulness depends on how long it can [...]

User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-Up Modes Ret aining data 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 from [...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Replacing the b attery pack Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item. The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging, and wi ll need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its opera ting life. In ad dition to this[...]

User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-Up Modes Releasing the battery pack Installing the battery pack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer (1). 2. Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery lock (2) is in its ( ) position. Securing t[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes T OSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility allows you to maintain an additional level of security and provides two level s of password security: User and Supervisor . User Password T o start the utility , point to or click the following items: Launch TOSHIBA Assist  Secu re ?[...]

User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-Up Modes St ar ting the comp uter by password If you have already registered a password, there is one way to start the computer: ■ Enter the password manually . T o enter a password manually , follow these steps: 1. T urn on the power as de scribed in Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . The following[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes Panel power on/off Y ou can set up you r computer so that power is turned off automatically when you close the display panel, and turned on again when you open it. Please note that this function is only available for Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode, not for Shut D own Mode. System automa tic Sleep/Hiber[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 HW Setu p Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer , and provides info rmation on settings for various functions. Accessing HW Set up T o run the HW Setup progra m, click Star t  All Programs  TO SH IB A  Utilities  HWSetup . HW Setup window The HW S[...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setu p Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. User Password Lets you register a new password or change/remove an existing password. T o enter a user password: 1. Select Registered to displa y the following prompt: Enter Password: Enter a password of up to 10 characters. The character [...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p Display This tab let s you customize your computer ’s display settings for either the internal display or an external monitor . Power On Display This tab allows you to select the display to be used when the computer is started. Please note that this setting is only available on standard VGA mode and is not available[...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setu p Power will be automatically turn ed on when a signal is received from an administrator's computer whic h is connected via a network. The following settings can be changed when the Built-in LAN is Enabled . Connect the AC adaptor when using the Wake-up on LAN function. The battery retention time will be shorter th[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setu p USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disabl e USB Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setti ng the Legac y USB Support item to enabled. Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation (Default). Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulatio[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 T roubleshooting Chapter 8 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability , however , should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determi ne the cause. All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems f[...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 T roubleshooting ■ Make sure all optional accessories are configured properly in the computer's setup program and tha t all required driver software has been loaded (please refer to the documentation included with th e optional accessories for further information on its installation and configuration). ■ Check all cabl[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 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: Sof tware T he problems may be caused by your software or disk. If you cannot load a software package, the media may be damaged or the p[...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 T roubleshooting System start- up When the computer does not start pr operly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Password Self test While booting up the computer , self te st i s executed aut omatical ly and the TOSHIBA logo is displayed on the screen. This message remains on the screen fo[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trouble turning on the comp u ter with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN indicator . Please refer to Chapter 6, Power an d Power-Up Modes for further information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the b attery , you sh ould check the status of the DC IN i[...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 T roubleshooting Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch - if so, it will not charge properly and should be allowed to reach room temperature before you try again. Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure its connecting terminals are clean - if necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth lightly dip[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 T roubleshooting Real Time Clock Password Internal display p anel Apparent computer's display pane l problems may be related to the computer's setup and configuration - please refer to Chapter 7, HW Setu p , for further information. Problem Procedure The following message is Displ ayed on the screen: RTC Power Failure[...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 T roubleshooting Hard disk drive Problems above remain unresolved o r other problems o ccur Y ou should initially refer to the documentation supplied with you so ftware to determine if it is this that is causing the problems. Alternativel y you may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool to check the genera l operation of t[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 T roubleshooting DVD Supe r Multi drive For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y o u cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’ s disc tray is securely closed. Press gently unt il it clicks into place. Open the disc tray and make sure the CD/DVD is properly se ated. It sh[...]

User ’s Manual 8-10 T roubleshooting BD writer drive/BD Combo drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y o u cannot access a CD/DVD/BDs in the drive Make sure the drive's disc tray is securely closed - press it gently into t he computer until it clicks into place. Open the drive' s d[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 T roubleshooting SD/SDHC/SDXC Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Memory S tick For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Problem Procedure SD/SDHC/SDXC Card error occurs Remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC Card from th e computer and then [...]

User ’s Manual 8-12 T roubleshooting MultiMediaC ard For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter , and th e documentation supplied with your mouse. T ouch Pad Problem Procedure MultiMediaCa r[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 T roubleshooting USB mouse The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow In this instance, you should initially try changing the speed setting withi n t he Mouse Control utility . 1. T o access this utility , click Star t  Control Panel  Hardware and Sound  Mouse icon. 2. Within the Mouse Prop erties window , click the[...]

User ’s Manual 8-14 T roubleshooting USB device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with yo ur USB device. The on-screen pointer moves too fast or too slow In this instance, you should initially try changing the speed setting withi n t he Mouse Control utility . 1. T o access this utili[...]

User ’s Manual 8-15 T roubleshooting eSA T A device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your eSA T A device. Additional mem ory module Please also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options , for further information on installing and removing memory modules. Problem Proced[...]

User ’s Manual 8-16 T roubleshooting Sound system In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with yo ur audio device. An error will occur if a memory module is inserted into Slot B while no memory module is inserted in Slot A. Remove the memory module from Slot B and insert it into Slot A. Pro[...]

User ’s Manual 8-17 T roubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options , and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information. Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on After confirming that the monitor's pow er switch is on, you should check the conne ctions to make sure[...]

User ’s Manual 8-18 T roubleshooting 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 . Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wire less communication, please refer to Chapter 4, Ope rating Basics .[...]

User ’s Manual 8-19 T roubleshooting Recovery Media T OSHIBA support 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 [...]

User ’s Manual A-1 S pecifications Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Environmental Requirements Power Requirements Conditio ns Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F) 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Non-operating -20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F ) 10% to[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 Display Controller and Video mode Appendix B Display Controller and V ideo mode Display controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or of f. The display controller al so controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern the s[...]

User ’s Manual C-1 Wireless LAN Appendix C 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 S pecifications Radio Characteristics Radio Charact eristics of Wireless LAN module may vary according to : ■ Country/region where the produ ct was purchased ■ T ype o[...]

User ’s Manual C-2 Wireless LAN The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication. Communications at lower transmit range may travel large r distances. ■ The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near me tal surfaces and solid high-density ma terials. ■ Range i[...]

User ’s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN ■ For Wireless LAN modules installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer-to-peer mode, the mo dule will use the default channel 10. ■ In a Wireless LAN Access Point, th e Wireless LAN module will use the factory-set default channel (p ri nted in bold), unless the LAN Administrator selecte d a different[...]

User ’s Manual C-4 Wireless LAN *1 Factory-set default channels *2 The channel which can be used depe nds on the installed wireless LAN module. And the approved channels o n using are different at each country or region. The channel configurati on is managed as follo ws: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure, the [...]

User ’s Manual D-1 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA ar e designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless te chnology that is based on Frequency Hopping S pread S pectrum (FHSS) radio te chnology , and is compliant to: ■ B[...]

User ’s Manual D-2 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth w ireless techno logy and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless te chnology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of energy emitted by devices with Blu etooth wireless technology howeve r is far much less than the e[...]

User ’s Manual D-3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with th e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide re asonable protecti on against harmful interference in a residentia[...]

User ’s Manual D-4 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Ta i w a n Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Jap an In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 - 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification syste m s (premises radio sta[...]

User ’s Manual D-5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability The indication shown below appe ars on this equipment. (1) 2.4: This equipment us es a frequency of 2.4 GHz. (2) FH: This equipm ent uses FH-SS modulation. (3) 1: The interference range of this equi pment is less than 10 m. (4) This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 M[...]

User ’s Manual E-1 AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Certification agencies In Eur[...]

User ’s Manual E-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors The following illustra tions show the pl ug shapes for the U.S.A. and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Eu rope. UL approved BS approved AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency CSA approved USA United King dom Australia Eur ope Canada[...]

User ’s Manual F-1 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Appendix F T OSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption, battery health and the system cooling, in forming you of significant system conditions. This application recognizes the system and individu al com[...]

User ’s Manual F-2 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor St arting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started using the following methods: ■ Click Start  All Programs  TO SH IB A  Utilities  PC Health Monitor . ■ Click the icon ( ) in the notification area, then click the " Enable PC Health Monitor... &quo[...]

User ’s Manual G-1 Legal Footnotes Appendix G Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. Non-applicable Icons Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all p ossible configurations for an entire product se ries. Therefore, please b e aware that your selected model may not have a[...]

User ’s Manual G-2 Legal Footnotes CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration. Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal protective feat ure designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. T o avoid risk[...]

User ’s Manual G-3 Legal Footnotes 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 compone nts. Pu blished battery life numbers are achieved on select mod[...]

User ’s Manual G-4 Legal Footnotes Wireless LAN The transmission speed over th e wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can re ach may vary de pending on surro unding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access po int design and configuration, and client d esign and software/h ardware configuratio ns. The actual transmission spe[...]

User ’s Manual H-1 If your computer is stolen Appendix H If your computer is stolen Should your comput er be stolen , h owever , we’ll h elp you try to find it. Before contacting TOSHIBA, please prepare the follo wing informati on which is necessary to uniquely identify your computer: ■ In which co untry was your comput er stolen? ■ What ty[...]

User ’s Manual H-2 If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH T echnical Service and Support Blumens tr . 2 6 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 780 7 921 Owner ’s d etails Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. L670/L675/L670D/L675D) Model number: (e.g. PSL67E) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: Alternating current ACPI: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface AMT : Intel Active Mana gement T echnology ASCII: American S tandard C ode for Information Interchange BIOS[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary GB: gigabyte HDD: hard disk drive IDE: integrated drive electronics IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IMSM: Intel Matrix S t orage Manager I/O: input/output IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LAN: local area network LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emit ting diode MB: megabyte MMC: [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary A AccuPoint: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer keyboard. adaptor: A device that provides a compatible connectio n between two units. For example, the comput er ’s internal display adapter receives information from the softwa re and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can t[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary Bluetooth: A short-range radio technology designed to simplify wireless communication among computers, communica tion devices and the Internet. board: A circuit board. An internal card containing electronic compon ents, called chips, which perform a specific function or increase th e capabilities of the system.[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary chip: A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing, memo ry , input/output functio ns and controlling other chips. click: T o press and release the pointing d evice's primary button without moving the pointing device. In the Windows operating system, this refers to the point[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary D data: Information that is factual, measurab le or statistical that a computer can process, stor e, or retrieve. da ta b its : A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to make up a byte. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters. If data bits = [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary DVD-R (+R, -R): A Digital V ersatile Disc-Re cordable disk can be written once and read many times. The DVD-R drive uses a laser to read data from the disc. DVD-RAM: A Digital V ersatile Disc-Random Access Memory is a high- capacity , high performance disc that lets you store large volumes of data. The DVD-ROM [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary flash memory: Non-vo latile memory that can be writte n to as well as read. Information in flash memory remain s whether or no t the computer is receiving power . This type of memory is used to retain your fingerprint data. See also memory . Compare RAM and ROM. floppy diskette: A removable disk that stores mag[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary I icon: A sma ll graphic image displayed on the scre en or in the indicator panel. In Windows, an icon represen ts an object that the user can manipulate. i.LINK (IEEE1394): This port enables high-sp eed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras. input: The data or instructions [...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary L2 cache: Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is slower th an L1 cache and faster than main memory . See also cache memory , L1 cache. LAN: A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enable[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary MP3: An au dio compression standard that enables high-quality transmission and real-tim e playback of sound files. N network: A collection of computers and associated device s that are connected by communications faci lities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices, such as printers, with oth[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary pa ri t y : 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values (integers) both of which are either on or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial communications, an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd. Pari ty can be set to none, odd, or even.[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary resolution: A measure of the sharpne ss of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it i s expressed as the number of pi xels availab le horizontally and vertically . restart: Resetting a computer w ithou[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-14 Glossary system disk: A diskette that contains the operati ng system files needed to start the computer . Any diskette ca n be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also called a "bootable disk", "boot disk" or a "startup disk." Compare non-system disk. T terminal: A typewriter-like [...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Index Index A AC adaptor 3-2 additional 3-29 connecting 1-3 ASCII characters 5-5 B Battery charging 6-5 extending life 6-8 indicator 2-10, 6-2 monitoring capaci ty 6-7 real time clock 3-2, 6-4 save mode 3-7 types 6-3 Battery pack 2-6, 3-2 additional 6-1 replacing 6-9 Bluetooth 3-6, 4-33 Bluetooth Stack for Windo ws by Toshi[...]

User ’s Manual Index-2 Index FN + F3 (Sleep) 5-3 FN + F4 (Hibernate) 5-3 FN + F5 (Ou tput) 5-3 FN + F6 (Brightness Down) 5-3 FN + F7 (Brightness Up) 5-4 FN + F8 (Wireless) 5-4 FN + F9 (Touch Pad) 5-4 FN + space (Zoo m) 5-4 Function keys 5-2 G Graphics controller 3-5 H Hard disk drive 3 -3 automatic power off 3-6 Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 Index Power conditions 6-1 Hibernation Mode 1-10 indicators 6-2 panel on/off 3-7, 6-13 Shut Down mode (Boot Mode) 1-8 Sleep Mode 1-8 System Auto Off 6- 13 turning off 1-8 turning on 1-7 Problems AC power 8-5 Additional memory module 8-15 Analyzing the problem 8-2 Battery 8-5 BD writer drive/BD Combo drive 8- 10 Bluetooth 8-[...]

User ’s Manual Index-4 Index W Web Camera 2-8, 3-5, 4-3 Windows Mobility Center 3-12 Wireless communication 4-32 indicator 2-10, 4-35 Wireless LAN 3-6, 4-32 problems 8-18 X xD picture card inserting 3-15 removing 3-17[...]