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User ’s Manual ii P200 Series Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright law , this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No p atent liab ility is assumed, w ith respect to th e use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA P200 Series Portable Personal Comp[...]

User ’s Manual iii P200 Series Manufactured under license fro m Do lby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trad emarks of Dolby Laborato ries. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1 997 Dolby Lab oratories. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license fro m Digita l Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No's. 5[...]

User ’s Manual iv P200 Series ■ Use only the AC adapter and batter ies that are approved for use with this computer . Use of ano ther type of battery or AC adapter ma y risk fire or explosion. ■ Before you connect the computer to a pow er source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source. 1 15[...]

User ’s Manual v P200 Series ■ Before you clean your computer , turn if of f, unplug it from its power source, and remove the batt ery . ■ Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory module by its edges, not its pins. ■ Do not use this product near water , for example, near a bathtub, washing bowl, kitchen sink or laun dr[...]

User ’s Manual vi P200 Series Following information is only for EU-memb er states: The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Please ensu re this product is properly disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this prod uct may cause potential hazards to the en vironment and human health. For more detailed info [...]

User ’s Manual vii P200 Series Pioneer DVD Super Multi DVR-K17 ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read thi s instruction manual care fully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit eve r require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adju[...]

User ’s Manual viii P200 Series TO SHIBA Samsung Storag e T echnology TS-L632D ■ The drive employs a la ser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit eve r require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustme[...]

User ’s Manual ix P200 Series Hitachi-LG Dat a Storage DVD Super Multi GSA-T20N ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read thi s instruction manual care fully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit eve r require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use [...]

User ’s Manual x P200 Series Panasonic DVD Super Multi UJ-850U ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read thi s instruction manual care fully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit eve r require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adju[...]

User ’s Manual xi P200 Series TEAC DV -W28EC ■ The drive employs a la ser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit eve r require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or t he performance of procedu[...]

User ’s Manual xii P200 Series TOS HI B A HD DVD-ROM TS-L802A ■ The HD DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read thi s instruction manual care fully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit eve r require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments[...]

User ’s Manual xiii P200 Series International Precautions Modem warning notice Conformity S tatem ent The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision "CTR21"] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). However , due to differences between the indivi dual PSTNs provided i n diff[...]

User ’s Manual xiv P200 Series Network Com p atibility S tatem ent This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to confirm with the add itional requirements conditional in EG 201 121. S pecific switch settings or software setup are required for each network, please refer to [...]

User ’s Manual xv P200 Series Creating a computer-frien dly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any ot her items you a re using, such as a printer . Leave enough space around the comput er and o ther equipment to provide adequate venti lation. Other wise, they may overheat. T o keep your comp[...]

User ’s Manual xvi P200 Series PC Card overheating Some PC Cards can become hot during prolo nged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in question. In addition, you should also be careful when you remove a PC Card that ha s been used for a long time. Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mob ile pho[...]

User ’s Manual xvii P200 Series T able of Content s Chapter 1 P200 Series Features Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Special f eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 TOSHIBA V alue Added Package . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xviii P200 Series Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the T ouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Using the W eb Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Using the internal mo dem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xix P200 Series Chapter 7 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Battery types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xx P200 Series Chapter 1 1 Disclaimers CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Memory (Main System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-2 Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xxi P200 Series Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the P200 Series co mputer . T his powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is design ed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tel ls how to set up and begin using your P200 Ser[...]

User ’s Manual xxii P200 Series Chapter 7, Power and Power-Up Modes , gives details on the computer's power resources. Chapter 8, HW Setup , introduces you to the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup program. Chapter 9, Optional Devices , describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 10, T roubleshoo ting , provides helpful information on how to perf[...]

User ’s Manual xxiii P200 Series Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below . T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and p acking materials for future[...]

User ’s Manual xxiv P200 Series Sof tware Microsoft ® Windows V ista™ Home Basic/Home Premium/Business Edition/ Ultimate Edition ■ The following software which is pre-installed on your hard disk: ■ Microsoft ® Windows V ista™ Home Basic/Home Premium/Business Edition/Ultimate Edition ■ DVD Video Player ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSH[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 P200 Series Features Chapter 1 P200 Series Features This chapter identifies the comp ut er's special features, options and accessories. Features Please visit your region's web site fo r the configuration details of the model that you have purchased. Processor Disclaimer (CPU) For more informa tion on the Disclaimer re[...]

User ’s Manual 1-2 P200 Series Features Memory BIOS Power The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system memory for graphics p erformance and therefore reduce the amount of system memory avai lable for other co mputing activities. The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depend ing on the graphics s[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 P200 Series Features Disclaimer (Battery Life) For more information on the Disclaimer regarding Battery Li fe, please refer to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 1 1. Floppy Disk Drive devices T ouchPad Display Disclaimer (LCD) For more information on the Disclaimer regardi ng LCD, please refer to the Disclaimers section in Cha[...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 P200 Series Features Disks Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity) For more information on the Disclaimer regarding HDD Drive Capacity , please refer to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 1 1. Fixed hard disk 9.5 mm 2.5" hard disk drive (60/80/100/120/160/200 GB) 12.5 mm 2.5" hard disk drive (160/200/250/300 GB) Serial A T A [...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 P200 Series Features Slots (depending on configuration) HD DVD-ROM drive HD DVD-ROM reads HD DVD-ROMs a t maximum 1x speed DVD-ROMs at maximum 8x speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24x speed . It writes CD-Rs at up to 16x speed, CD-RWs at up to 10x speed, DVD-Rs at maximum 4x speed, DVD-RWs at maximum 6x speed, DVD+RWs at maximum 4x [...]

User ’s Manual 1-6 P200 Series Features Ports (depending on configuration) Multimedia External monitor 15-pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions. Universal Se rial Bus The computer has Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports that comply with the USB 2.0 st andard, which enables data transfer speeds more tha n 40 times faster th[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 P200 Series Features Communications (depending on configuration) Security Security Lock Slot Modem An internal modem provide s capability for data and fax communication. It supports the V .90 or V .92 standards depending on the region and provides a modem jack for connection to a telephone line. The speed of data and fax transf[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 P200 Series Features Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the co mputer more convenient to use. Hotkeys Key combinations th at let you quickly modify the system configuration dire ctly from the keyboard without running a system configuration progr[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 P200 Series Features TOSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . Hibernation This feat ure lets you tu rn off the power without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk. When you turn on the power again, you can con [...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 P200 Series Features Utilities and Applications This section describes preinstalled utili ties and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. When you start or resume your computer , the TOSHIBA Flash Cards may take a moment to become available a[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 P200 Series Features TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between l ocation and communication networks. T o start ConfigFree, click Star t ?[...]

User ’s Manual 1-12 P200 Series Features Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The foll owing options are available: Windows Mobility Center Mobility Center is a utility for accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window . A default maximum of eight tiles are provided[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 The Grand T our Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with the display closed The following figure shows the comp uter front with its display panel in the closed position. * The availability of thi[...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Front Edge Logo* Front Edge Logo indicates the computer seri es you bought. (The avaliability of this function is dep endent on the model you purchased.) DC IN LED The DC IN LED indicates the computer is connected to the AC ada pter and it is plu gged into an AC power source. Power LED In no rmal operating mode,[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the computer's righ t side. * The availability of this feature is depend ent on the model you purchased. The right side of the computer Headphone Jack The he adphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio-output devices such as external speakers. Connect[...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter's left side. * The availability of this feature is depend ent on the model you purchased. The left side of the computer Optical Disc Drive a nd LED The computer is configured with a full-size optica l disc drive module that lets you run either 12 cm (4.72&[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Back side The following figure shows the computer's back side . The back side of the computer T o prevent possible over heatin g of the CPU, never block the fan vents. LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The ada pter has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Et[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer . * The availability of this feature is depend ent on the model you purchased. The bottom of the computer 1. Ba ttery Pack 2. Fan Ve nt 3. Ba ttery Pack Loc k 4. Subw oofer 5. H[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Front with the display op en The following figure show s the front of the computer with the display open. T o open the di splay , slide the lat ch on the front of the disp lay and lift it up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing ang le. * The availability of this feature is depend ent on the model you p[...]

User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Display Screen The LCD displays hi gh-contrast text and graphics at a resolution up to 1440 × 900 pixels. Refer to Appendix B - Display Modes for further information. When the computer operates from the AC adapter , the display screen's image will be somewhat brighter t han when it operates on battery powe[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Keyboard Indicators Previous Button* Skips backwards to the previous track, chap ter or digital file. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics , for details. (The availability of this function dep ends on the model you purchased.) Next Button* Skip s forward to th e next track, chapter or digital file. Refer to Chap[...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Optical Disc drive The computer will have a single layer or dual layer DVD Super Multi drive or HD DVD drive supporting ±R Double Layer depe nding on its configuration. An A T API interface cont roller is used for the operation of these optical drives. When the computer is accessing a disc, an indicator on the[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our DVD Super Multi drive sup porting ±R Double Layer The full-size DVD Super Multi drive sup porting ±R Double Layer module lets you record data to rewrit able discs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs wit ho ut using an adapter . This drive cannot use discs that allow writing fa[...]

User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 4x speed or faster (DVD-R and DVD+R with Single Layer), 4x speed or faster (DVD-RW and DVD+RW), 3x speed (DVD-RAM) or ultra-spee d or faster (CD-R W). AC adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the comput[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 Getting S tarted Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It cove rs the following topi cs: ■ Connecting the AC adapter ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the power ■ S tart ing up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta rting the compu[...]

User ’s Manual 3-2 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter . Connecting the power cord to the AC a dapter 2. Connect the DC output plug on the AC adapter to the DC IN input port on the back of th e computer . Connecting the adapter to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN indicator[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Slide the display latch on the fron t of the computer . Opening the display 2. Lift the panel up and ad just it to the best vie wing angle for you. T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-4 Getting S tarted St arting up for the first time When you first turn on the power , the computer's initial screen is the Windows ® Vista S tartup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen di rections for each screen. During set up, you can click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Be sure to read the Windows ® Oper[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restore the previous working envir oment more rapi dly 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 Sys[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted 3. Press the power button. Please note that this feature must be enabled - please refer to the Power Options (to access it, click Start  Control Panel  System and Mainten ance  Power Options  Choose what th e power button do ). When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when yo[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted S tarting Hibernation Mode T o enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below . 1. Click Start . 2. Click the arrow button ( ) in the power management buttons () . 3. Select Hibernate from the menu. Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to enter Hibernate Mode au tomatically when you press t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted Rest arting the computer Certai n conditions re quire that you re set the computer , for example if: ■ Y ou ch ange certain computer settings. ■ An errors and the computer does not respond you your keyboard commands. If you need to restart the computer , th ere are three ways this can be achieved: 1. Click [...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-inst alled software fro m the Product Recovery disc If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery disc to restore them. T o restore the ope rating system and all prei nstalled software, follow the steps below . 1. Load the Product Recovery disc in the drive a nd turn off the comp[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 Operating Basics Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the T ouchPad, optical disc drives, the internal modem, LA N and wireless LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal. Using the T ouchPad T o use the T ouchPad, simply move your finge[...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics Using the Web Camera This section describes the bundl ed Web Camera utility , which can Snapshot and video images. The Web Camera will auto-run when Windows starts. Y ou ca n customize pointing device acti ons in Mouse Properties. Open the Control Panel, select the Mouse i con and press Enter to open the Mouse [...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Using the software The Web Camera software is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows Vista; if you need to restart it go to Start  Programs  Camera Assist ant Softwa re  Camera A ssist ant Sof tware . Snap shot Click to see a preview of the Snapshot image; you can also e-mail the image. Vid e[...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics Using the internal modem This section describes how to setup the modem and use it to connect to other computer systems. Refer to the computer's online help files and the online help files for yo ur modem software, for more information. IMPORT ANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Settings Choose from the: Options tab t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics Region selectio n T elecommunication regulations vary from o ne country/region to another , so you will need to make sure the internal mo dem's settings are correct for the country/region in which it will be used. 1. Open the Modem Re gion Select a pplication. It is located on the Programs menu at TO SH IB[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics Settings Y ou can enable or disab le the following settings: AutoRun Mode Region Select Utility starts automatic ally when you start up the operating system. Open the Dialling Properties dialogue box after selecting region The dialling prope rties dialogue box wi ll be displayed automatically after you select t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal mode m cable, follow the ste ps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephon e jack and pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect th e cable from the comp uter in the sa me manner . LAN The computer is equippe d with networki ng[...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics T o connect the LAN cable, follow the steps 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 into t he LAN jack. Press gently until yo u hear the latch click into place. Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Security 1. TOSHIBA strongly recommends t hat you enable the WP A encryption function otherwise your computer could be left open to illicit access via the wireless LAN connection which may result in an intrusion that can lead to the theft or loss of sto red data among other things. In addition, the owner of an [...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics Bluetooth ® St ack for Windows ® by TOS HIBA Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems: ■ Microsoft ® Windows Vist a™ Detailed information re garding the use with these operating systems is listed below . Please refer also to the electronic info rmation [...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Wireless com munication LED The LED indicates the status of the wireless communication fun ctions. Using optical disc drives The illustrations in this sectio n might di ffer slightly from your drive, but operation is the same for all optical di sc drives. The full-size drive provides high-performance executio[...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics Manual release with the eject hole 3. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully open. Pulling the drawer open 4. Lay the disc, label side up, in the drawer . Inserting a disc[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics 5. Press gently at the centre of the disc until you feel it click into place. The disc should li e below the top of the spindle, flu sh with its base. 6. Push the centre of the drawer to close it. Press gent ly until it locks in place. Closing the drive drawer Removing optical disc m edia T o remove the disc, [...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics Removing a disc 3. Push the centre of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place. Buttons The Internet button and the CD/DVD button can be assigned functi ons and applications in the TOSHIBA Controls Properties. 1. Move mouse cursor and reach the top of de sktop screen. The back cards and [...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics CD/DVD play control buttons In addition to the power button, the foll owing four butto ns control functi ons relating to the playback of optical media and di gital audio data: TOSHIBA Disc Creator Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD-Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Di[...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics ■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-RW , DVD+R or DVD+RW , be sure to use the same type of disc. ■ Y ou canno t partially delete any data written to a CD-R W , DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc. Dat a V erification T o verify that data is written or rewr it ten correctly , foll ow the steps below before you write or rewri[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Discs 1. S tore your disks in the container they came in to protec t them and keep them clean. If a disk is dirty , do not use cleaning fluid. Clea n it with a soft damp cloth. 2. Do not slide back the disk's protective metal covering or touch the disk's magnetic surface. Fingerprints ma y prevent th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer T o help ensure long, trouble-free o per ation, keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids aroun d the computer . ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the comp uter . If th e computer does get wet, turn the power o ff immediately and let the co mputer dry comp letely bef[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability . How ever , a few simple precautions taken when moving the com puter will help en sure trouble-free operation. ■ Make sure all disk activity has ended be fore moving the computer . Check the Built-in Hard Disk Drive and optical disc drive in[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 About the HD DVD Chapter 5 About the HD DVD This chapter describes the features , use of HD DVD and HD DVD Media. HD DVD is provided with some models. Summary HD DVD allows users to en joy video, concerts and other packaged content by taking advantage of its large amoun t of storage space and high-quality audio and video. HD DV[...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 About the HD DVD ■ HD DVD is a new standard which makes use of new technologies. As such, there is a possibility of problems occurring related to connection, compatibility or operation with some discs and o ther digital devices. The HD DVD-ROM logo signifies that th is drive complies with the HD DVD physical standard, and doe[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 About the HD DVD Media S tructures and Capacity Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER to enjoy HD DVDs HD DVD Playback Restrict ions HD DVD-ROM drive and HD DVD-R drive allow users to enjoy the stro ng visuals of HD DVD-Video. "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER" software is provided for playback of HD DVD-Video. Import ant information on[...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 About the HD DVD ■ Because HD DVD playback operates according to programs built-into the content, operati on methods, operation screens, so und effects, icons and other features may vary from di sc to disc. For more informati on on these items refer to instructions included with content or contact the content man ufacturers d[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 About the HD DVD ■ Do not configu re the Display automati c power off funct ion to run while the "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER" is running. ■ The Windows Aero function is disable d while the "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER" is running. Display Devices & Audio ■ "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER" will only run wh[...]

User ’s Manual 5-6 About the HD DVD ■ Carry out the installation/uninstallation of the "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER" under a user account with administrato r rights. ■ Do not change Windows Users whi le "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER" is running. ■ Some HD DVD Video disc titles may return to the ti tle before the playback time (play[...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 About the HD DVD Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER St arting TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER Use the following procedure to start "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER". 1. Insert an HD DVD-Video in the HD DVD drive while Windows Vista™. is running. When an HD DVD-Video disc and an HD DVD (T win format disc) are set in the HD DVD drive, the fo[...]

User ’s Manual 5-8 About the HD DVD Operating TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER Import ant information on usin g "TOSHIBA HD DVD PL A YER". ■ The HD DVD standard defines A, B, C and D buttons, and some software may display "Press the A button" or similar messages. If a message of this type appears, use the following corres ponding keyb[...]

User ’s Manual 5-9 About the HD DVD Open TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER HELP TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER features and in structions are also explained in deta il in "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER Help". Use the following procedure to open "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER Help". 1. Click the "Help" button ( ) in the Display Area. TOSHIBA HD DVD P[...]

User ’s Manual 5-10 About the HD DVD TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER Co ntrol window (2) Counter Displays play time, title number and chapter number during disc playback. Always on top Sets the control window as always on top, so that it is not hidden by o ther windows or full scree n display . Exit Closes TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER. Current position Displays[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 1 About the HD DVD TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER Co ntrol window (3) *1: Displayed when an HD DVD (T win format disc) is placed in the optical disc drive. Subtitle Switches between a vailable subtitle s. Sound Switches between audio tracks for titles which have more than 1 audio track. Angle Switches between a ngles for multi-angle co[...]

User ’s Manual 5-12 About the HD DVD Using the Computer in p lace of an HD DVD Player Videos played using "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER" included with the computer can be displayed on a te levision equipped with an HDMI input port. Before Connecting Please refer to the televisio n's user manual as well as this chapter when connecting the[...]

User ’s Manual 5-13 About the HD DVD Switching betwe en Computer and T elevision Display The following method can be used to display HD DVD-Video. The display method can be changed by changing the display device setting. Notes on Operation ■ Change the display device setting before pla ying HD DVD-Video. Do not change the display device while p[...]

User ’s Manual 5-14 About the HD DVD Display Com p atibility Only the computer's display panel supports display with high definition processing. When displayin g on a television connected to the comp uter the display on the television will only be ordi nary display and not display with high definition processing. The following i s an HD DVD-[...]

User ’s Manual 5-15 About the HD DVD ■ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software. Given the technological limitations of current opti cal disc writing driv es, you may experience unexpected writing or rewr iting errors due to di sc quality or problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more [...]

User ’s Manual 5-16 About the HD DVD ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or d amage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW or DVD-RW/+RW/-RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used. ■ There are two types[...]

User ’s Manual 5-17 About the HD DVD ■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software. ■ Do not run software such as a screen saver , which can put a heavy load on the CPU. ■ Operate the computer at full power . Do not use power-saving features. ■ Do not write while virus check software is running. W ait for it t[...]

User ’s Manual 5-18 About the HD DVD How to make a La belflash™ DVD Simplified steps for making a Labelflash™ DVD : 1. Insert a La belflash™ disc in DVD d rive. 2. Click Start  All Programs  DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA  Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory . 3. Click Print Disc Label  Label Pri[...]

User ’s Manual 5-19 About the HD DVD ■ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software. Given the technological limitations of current opti cal disc writing driv es, you may experience unexpected writing or rewr iting errors due to di sc quality or problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more [...]

User ’s Manual 5-20 About the HD DVD ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or d amage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW or DVD-RW/+RW /-RAM or HD DVD-R is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used. ■ There [...]

User ’s Manual 5-21 About the HD DVD ■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software. ■ Do not run software such as a screen saver , which can put a heavy load on the CPU. ■ Operate the computer at full power . Do not use power-saving features. ■ Do not write while virus check software is running. W ait for it t[...]

User ’s Manual 5-22 About the HD DVD When Using Ulead DVD MovieFacto ry ® for TOSHIBA How to make a DVD-Video Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV -Camcorder: 1. Click Start  All Programs  DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA  Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory . 2. Inser[...]

User ’s Manual 5-23 About the HD DVD ■ Do not enter Sleep/Hiber nation Mode while using DVD MovieFactory . ■ Do not operate DVD MovieFacto ry immediately after turning on the computer . Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped. ■ When recording to a DV -Camcorder , to ensure you capture all of your data, let the camcorder recor[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 The Keyboard Chapter 6 The Keyboard The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 104/105-key keyboard functi ons can be executed on the computer . The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region's keyboard layout[...]

User ’s Manual 6-2 The Keyboard F1 … F12 fu nction keys The function keys, not to be confused w ith Fn , are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys are dark gray , but function differently from the other dark gray keys. F1 through F12 are called functi on keys because they execute programmed functions when p ressed. Used in combina[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 The Keyboard Hotkeys Fn + ESC V olume Mute – T urns the volume on and off. Fn + F1 Instan t Security – Enters screen saver mode and blanks the screen. T o restore your desktop, press any key or use the T ouchPad/Dual Mode Pad. Fn + F2 Power Save Modes – Displays the power save modes and lets you change the power settings [...]

User ’s Manual 6-4 The Keyboard Windows special keys The keyboard p rovides two keys tha t have special functio ns in Windows Vist a. One activate s the S tart menu a nd the othe r has the same function as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Windows Vista™ S tart menu This key has the same function as the Rig ht mouse button. Num[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 Power and Power-Up Modes Chapter 7 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's power resources incl ude the AC adapter and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , and power up modes. Pow er con[...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 Power and Power-Up Modes Power indicators As shown in the above table, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicators alert you to the computer's operating capability and battery cha rge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery . The following indicator lights indicate the batte[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 Power and Power-Up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he power status with the AC adapter connected: Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the power status with the AC adapter connected: Battery types The computer has two types of batteries: ■ Battery pack ■ Real T ime Clock (R[...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 Power and Power-Up Modes Real T ime Clock battery The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar . It also maintains the system configuration. If the R TC battery becomes complete ly discharged, the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. The fo [...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death , serious injury or property damage. Carefully observe the following advice: Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury , if yo u do not follow instructi ons. Wa r n i n g : Indicates a po[...]

User ’s Manual 7-6 Power and Power-Up Modes War n in g 1. Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from a battery pack to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. If caustic electrolyte fluid should contact your eyes, immediately wash your e yes with large amou nts of running water and seek medica l attention, to help prevent eye da mage. It elec[...]

User ’s Manual 7-7 Power and Power-Up Modes Note 1. Never remove the battery pack while the W ake-up on LAN function is enabled. Data will be lost. Before you remo ve a battery pack, disable the W ake-up on LAN function. 2. T o ens ure the battery p ack maint a ins maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery power once a week unt il the ba[...]

User ’s Manual 7-8 Power and Power-Up Modes Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. T o make sure the battery charges to its full capacity , charge the battery at room temperature of 10 °C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). ■ The battery is nearly completel[...]

User ’s Manual 7-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring battery ca pa city Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the task bar ■ Via the Battery S tats in the Windows Mobility Center Windo w Maximizing battery op erating time A battery's usefulness depends on how long it can su[...]

User ’s Manual 7-10 Power and Power-Up Modes Ret aining dat a with power o ff (sleep mode) When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data/charge for the following approximate time periods: * The availability of this battery is dependent on the mod el you purchased. Extending battery life T o maximize the l[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes 5. Unlock the Battery Pack Lock. Removing the battery pack-1 6. Slide the battery pack latch to the left, then pull the battery out of the battery bay . Removing the battery pack-2 Inst alling the battery p ack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off[...]

User ’s Manual 7-12 Power and Power-Up Modes 4. Gently slide the battery into the ba ttery bay until the latch clicks into place. Installing the battery pack T OSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility provides two levels of password security: User and Supervisor . User Password T o start the utility , point to or click the [...]

User ’s Manual 7-13 Power and Power-Up Modes Supervisor p assword If you set a supervisor password, some functions will be restricted when a user logs on with the user password. T o set a supervi sor password: TOSHIBA Assist  SECURE  Supervisor password This utility lets you do the following: ■ Register or delete the supervisor password. [...]

User ’s Manual 7-14 Power and Power-Up Modes Panel power off/on This feature make s the computer to enter Hibernation when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the display panel is opened. System automa tic Sleep/Hibernation This feature automaticall y turns off the system in Sleep or Hibernatio n mode if the computer is not used[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 HW Setu p Chapter 8 HW Setup This chapter explains how to us e the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to configure your computer . TOSHIBA HW Setup let s you configure settings for various hardware devices through a number of tabs titled General, Password, Display , Boot Priority , Keyboard, CPU, LAN, and USB. Accessing HW Set up Star t [...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 HW Setu p Password This tab allows you to set or reset the user p assword for power on. Display This tab let s you customize your com puter's display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor . Power On Display This option allows you to select the display to be used when the computer is switche[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 HW Setu p Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This option sets the priority for booting the computer . Select the boot priori ty from the drop down list. Y ou can o verride the settings and manually select a bo ot device by pressing one of the following keys whil e the computer is booting: T o select the boot drive you want, f[...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 HW Setu p LAN Wake-up on LAN This feat ure lets the computer's power be turned on when it re ceives a wake-up signal from the LAN. Built-in LA N This feature enables or disables th e Built-in LAN. Enabled Enables W ake-up on LAN. Disabled Disables W ake-up on LAN (Default). The Wake-up LAN function is not su pported on bat[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 Optional Devices Chapter 9 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describ es connection or in stallation of the following types of devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/Memory ■ Express Card ■ SD (Secure Digital) / SDHC(Secure D[...]

User ’s Manual 9-2 Optional Devices Inst alling an Expre ss Card One Express Card connector is located on the right side of the computer . The computer's hot-install feature lets you install Express Card while the computer's power is on. T o install an Express Card, follow the steps below . 1. Insert the Express Card. 2. Press gently to[...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 Optional Devices SD/SDHC/MMC/ MS/MS Pro/xD Memory car ds The computer is equi pped with a mul tip le digital media card slot that can accommodate SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pr o/xD memory cards. The se memory cards let you eas ily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, which use flash-memory[...]

User ’s Manual 9-4 Optional Devices Inst alling a mem ory card T o install a memory card: 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting a memory card Removing a mem ory card T o remove a memory card, follow the step s below: 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the T askbar . 2. Select a devi ce, then c[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 Optional Devices Memory card care 1. Do not write to a memory card if the battery power is low . Low power could affect writing accuracy . 2. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is in progress. 3. The memory card is designed so that it can be inse rted only one way . Do not try to force the ca rd into the slot. 4. Do n[...]

User ’s Manual 9-6 Optional Devices Point to note abo ut Memory M odule Error If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer , the Power indicator will flashes (on fo r 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds) in the following ways: ■ If there is only an error in Slot A: repeatedly flashes orange twi ce, then blue. ■ If ther[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 Optional Devices 5. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off. Removing the memory module socket cover 6. Fit the module's connectors into the computer's connectors at about a 45 degree angle and press the mo dule carefully to ensure a firm connection. 7. Push the module down so it li es f[...]

User ’s Manual 9-8 Optional Devices 9. Replace the battery pack as described in Chap ter 7, Power and Power- Up Modes . 10. Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized. Removing Memory on Bo ttom Side T o remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mo de then: 1. Be sure the power is off and all cables are disco[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 Optional Devices Removing the memory module 6. Seat the cover and secure it s screw . 7. Replace the battery . Additional battery p ack Y ou can increase the portability of t he computer with add itional battery packs. If you're away from an AC power source and your battery runs low , you can repla ce it with a freshl y ch[...]

User ’s Manual 9-10 Optional Devices When you turn on the power , the com puter automatically reco gnizes the monitor . T o change the display settings, press Fn + F5 . If you discon nect the monitor before you turn the computer off, be sure to press Fn + F5 to switch to the internal display . Refer to Chapter 6, The Keyboard , for details on usi[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 Optional Devices 5. Select CCC . 6. In Catalyst Control Center window , setu p your television or CRT and Notebook disp lays . * The availability of this feature is depend ent on the model you purchased. HDMI A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out put on the computer. T o connect monitor , follow the steps as detaile[...]

User ’s Manual 9-12 Optional Devices 6. Click Desktop Area and R efresh Rate to select the one of below format which is supported on this platform. * Lists the actual Signal Formats su pported by th e HDMI monitor you are using. 7. Click Apply button. Connecting the H DMI out port 1. Plug one end of th e HDMI out cable into th e HDMI out port of [...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 Optional Devices Settings for audio on HDM I T o set the audio device to use the HDMI, follow the steps below . 1. Go to Start then select Control Panel . 2. Click Hardware and Sound then select Sound . If you are in control panel classic view , select Sound directly . 3. In Sound window , select Digit al Output Device (HDMI) [...]

User ’s Manual 9-14 Optional Devices Remote Controller Remote Cotroller Access indictor Power St o p Fast Forward Skip Pause Record Play Rewind Replay Back Arrows Sta r t More Info OK Mute Channel/Page Vo l um e + Guide Live TV DVD Menu Numbers Enter Recorded TV Clear Vo l um e - Blue Y ellow Te l e t e x t Red Green[...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 Optional Devices Power S tart s or terminates the operating system. This button functions like th e Power button of your computer . By default, the Sleep Mode is equivalent to the Power Off state of your computer . T o change the setting, click Star t  Control Panel  System and Maintenance  Power Options . The followi[...]

User ’s Manual 9-16 Optional Devices Using the Remote Contro ller This computer includes a remote control unit, which allows you to control some of your computers from distant location. Vo l u m e - De creases the volume while watch ing TV , viewing DVD’s or replaying CD’s. Start Opens Media Center to the main window . Channel/Pag e up (+) an[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 Optional Devices Operational ran ge of the Remo te Controller Point the Remote controller at your computer and press a button. The operational angle and distance are described below . Operation range of the remote contr ol Distance Within 5 m from the infrared receiver window . Angle Within a 30 degree horizontal and 15 degree[...]

User ’s Manual 9-18 Optional Devices Inst alling/Remo ving batteries Be sure to install the dry batteries provided with this product using the Remote Controller . The procedures fo r installing and re moving the bate ries vary dependin g on the type of the Remote Controller . Check the type and then install or remove the bateries as instructed. S[...]

User ’s Manual 9-19 Optional Devices T ype of battery that can b e used for the Re mote Controller When batteries shipped w ith the Remote Controller are di scharged, replace them with commercially available AA mangane se batteries or AA alkaline batteries. Other types or battery should not be used. Installing the batteries 1. open the battery co[...]

User ’s Manual 9-20 Optional Devices Closing the battery cover Replacing the batteries When the batteries in ther Remote Controller reach the end of their life, the Remote Controller may not operate correctly or work only within a short distance from your computer . In thi s instance, you should purchase new batteries and replace the discharged o[...]

User ’s Manual 9-21 Optional Devices i.LINK (IEEE1394a) i.LINK (IEEE1394a) is used for h igh- speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as: ■ Digital video cameras ■ Hard disk drives ■ MO drives ■ Optical disc drives Precautions ■ Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the comp uter . There is a possibili[...]

User ’s Manual 9-22 Optional Devices Disconnecting 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394a) device and click. 3. Disconnect th e cable from the comp uter then from the i.LINK device. Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent [...]

User ’s Manual 10-1 T roubleshooting Chapter 10 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . Howe ver , should prob lems occur , following the p rocedures in this cha pter can help to de termine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurrin[...]

User ’s Manual 10-2 T roubleshooting Preliminary c hecklist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer . This includes your printer and any other external device you are us[...]

User ’s Manual 10-3 T roubleshooting Record your observations so you can describe them to your deale r . Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may oc cur in the following areas: Sof tware The problems may be caused by you r software. If you cann[...]

User ’s Manual 10-4 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 When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically , and the following will be displaye d: This message remains on the screen for a few sec[...]

User ’s Manual 10-5 T roubleshooting Power When the computer is not plugge d into an AC outlet, the battery pack is the primary power source. However , your compu ter has a number of o ther power resources, including an intelligent powe r supply and Real T ime Clock battery . These resources ar e interrelated and any one could affect apparent pow[...]

User ’s Manual 10-6 T roubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN indi cator as well as the indicators for the battery . For information on ind icators and battery operation see Chapter 7 , Power and Power-Up Modes . Problem Procedure Battery doesn't power the computer . The battery may be discharged . [...]

User ’s Manual 10-7 T roubleshooting Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 6, The Keyboard . LCD p anel Hard disk drive Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled. Make sure the s oftware yo u are using is n ot remapping the keyboard. Remapping involves reassignin g the mean[...]

User ’s Manual 10-8 T roubleshooting Password i.LINK (I EEE1394) 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 . Monitor Refer also to Chapter 9, Optional Devices , and to your monitor ’s documentation. Pr[...]

User ’s Manual 10-9 T roubleshooting Sound system Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouchPad Problem Procedure No display T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor . Press hotkeys Fn + F5 to change the display priority and[...]

User ’s Manual 10-10 T roubleshooting USB mouse Problem Procedure Double-tapping does not work T ry changing the doub le-click speed setting i n the mouse control utility . 1. Open the Control Panel , select the Mouse icon and press Enter . 2. Click the Buttons tab. 3. Set the double-click speed as instructed and click OK . The mouse poi nter mov[...]

User ’s Manual 10-1 1 T roubleshooting USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. TV output signal LAN Problem Procedure USB device does not work Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Refer to your Windows do cumentation for i[...]

User ’s Manual 10-12 T roubleshooting Sleep/Hibernation Memory exp ansion Refer also to Chapter 9, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. Modem Problem Procedure The system will not enter Sleep/Hibernation Is Windows Media Player open? The system might not enter Sleep/Hi bernation, if Wi ndows Media Player is either play[...]

User ’s Manual 10-13 T roubleshooting DVD Super Multi drive sup porting double layer disc recordin g For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 5, About the HD DVD . After making a call you can't hear a ring Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set corre ctly . Communication is cut off unexpectedly The com[...]

User ’s Manual 10-14 T roubleshooting Problem Procedure Some discs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software's needs. Check the disc's documentation. Check the type of disc you are using. The driv e supports: DVD: DVD-ROM,[...]

User ’s Manual 10-15 T roubleshooting HD DVD-R or HD DVD-ROM drive support ing disc recordin g For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 5, About the HD DVD . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD/HD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive's drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure [...]

User ’s Manual 10-16 T roubleshooting Disk drive For information on disk care refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Real T ime Clock Problem Procedure Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the follow ing precautions: ■ Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not use the mouse or keyboard during w[...]

User ’s Manual 10-17 T roubleshooting We b C a me r a T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your compu ter 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,[...]

User ’s Manual 11 - 1 Disclaimers Chapter 1 1 Disclaimers This chapter states the Disclaimer(s ) information applicabl e to TOSHIBA computers. CPU Central Processing Unit ("CP U") Performance Disclaimer. CPU performance in your co mputer pr oduct may vary from specifi cations under the following conditi ons: ■ use of certain external [...]

User ’s Manual 11 - 2 Disclaimers 64-Bit Computing. 64-bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing. 64-bit computing requires that the following hardware and software requirements are met: ■ 64-bit Operating System ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Ba sic Input/Output System) ■ 64-bit Device drivers ■ 64-bit app[...]

User ’s Manual 11 - 3 Disclaimers HDD Drive Capacity 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, howe ver , reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 2 30 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity . Available stora ge capacity will also be[...]

User ’s Manual 11 - 4 Disclaimers Copy Protection Copy protection technology inclu ded in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media. Images All images are simulated for purposes of ill ustration. LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Y our LCD d isplay has a brightness approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adju[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 S pecifications Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer's technical speci fications. Dimensions 399 mm (W) × 288 mm (D) × 46.5 mm (H. Max.) 288mm 46.5mm 399mm 36mm[...]

User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications We i g h t S ta rting at 7.2 l bs / 3.27 kg * Weight may vary depending on p roduct configuration, vendor components, manufacturing va riability and optio ns selected. Environmental Requirements Built-in Modem Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C to 35°C 20% to 80% Non-operating -20°[...]

User ’s Manual A-3 S pecifications Communication Spee d Data transmission and reception 300/1200/2400/4 800/ 7200/9600/120 00/14400/ 16800/19200/2 1600/24000/26400/2880 0/31200/ 33600 bps Data reception only with V .90 /V .92 28000/29333/3 0666/32000/33333/3466 6/36000/ 37333/38666/4 0000/41333/42666/4400 0/45333/ 46666/48000/4 9333/50666/52000/5[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 Display Modes Appendix B Display Modes This appendix contains a table listing all the display modes w hen the display is set to an external monitor . If you are running some appli cations (f or example a 3D appl ication or video playback and so on), you may see some disturbance, flickering or frame dropping on your screen. If t[...]

User ’s Manual B-2 Display Modes Displaying movies on a TV or CRT This section describes how to set up your system to display movies simultaneously on your computer's LCD and on an external TV or CRT monitor . T o connect a television, follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer off. 2. Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the tele[...]

User ’s Manual B-3 Display Modes 6. In Catalyst Control Center window , setu p your television or CRT and Notebook disp lays . * The availability of this feature is depend ent on the model you purchased. Displaying movies on a HDMI Monito r This section describes ho w to set up your system to display movies a HDMI monitor . T o connect a HDMI mon[...]

User ’s Manual B-4 Display Modes 7. After system applying the display mode to HDMI, click Force then select Desktop area to select the HDMI mode. * The availability of this feature is depend ent on the model you purchased.[...]

User ’s Manual C-1 AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix C 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: Certi fic ation agenci es [...]

User ’s Manual C-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors For the United S tates and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (125 V) and three pin plug con iguration must be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as design ated in the U. S. National Electri cal code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Co de Part II. The following illustra[...]

User ’s Manual D-1 If your computer is stolen Appendix D If your computer is stolen Should your comput er be stolen , however , we’ll help you try to find it. Before contacting TOSHIBA, please prepare the follo wing informati on which is necessary to uniquely identi fy your computer: ■ In which co untry was your co mputer stolen? ■ What typ[...]

User ’s Manual D-2 If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH T echnical Service and Support Leibnizstr . 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Owner ’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. P200 Seri es) Model number: (e.g. PSA50 YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 123456 78G) Date stol[...]

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 AGP: accelerated graphics port BIOS: basic input output system CD-ROM: Compact Disc-Read Only Memory CD-RW : Compact Disc-Read/Write CMOS: complementary met[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary SCSI: small computer system interface TFT : thin-film transistor USB: Universal Serial Bus VESA: Video Electronic S tandards Association VGA: video graphics array WXGA+: wide exte nded graphics array A adaptor: A device that provides an in terface between two dissimilar electronic devices. Fo r example, th e AC[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary capacity: The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy disk or hard disk. It is usually described in terms of kilobytes (KB), where one KB = 1024 bytes and mega bytes (MB), where one MB = 1024 KB. CD-ROM: A Compact Disc-Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary D DC: Direct Current. Electric current that flows in one direction. This type of power is usually supplied by batteries. default: The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions. Also called a preset value. device d river: A program that controls comm[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary G gigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes. See also megabyte. graphi cs: Drawings, pictures, or other images, such as charts or graphs, to present in formation. H hard disk: A non-remova ble disk usually referred to as drive C. The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary L Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting materi al. The viewing-side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary P pa r it y: 1) The symmetrical relationshi p between two parameter values (integers) both of which are either on or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial communications, an e rror detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bi ts even or odd. Parity can be set to none, odd, or ev[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary T terminal: A typewriter-l ike keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input/output. TFT display: A liqui d crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix tec hnology with thin film transistor (TFT) to drive each cell. T ouchPad/D ual Mode Pad: A [...]