Toshiba Pro A300 manual

TO S H I B A Satellite A300/ Satellite Pro A300/ Satellite A300D/ Satellite Pro A300D series User ’ s Manual[...]

User ’s Manual i Copyright © 2008 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repro duced in any form without the prior writ- ten permission of TOSHIBA. No pa tent liability is assume d, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellit[...]

User ’s Manual ii Bluetooth™ is a registered trademark owne d by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license. DVD MovieFactory is a trademark of Ulead Systems Inc. Labelflash™ is a trademark of Y AMAHA CORPORA TION. Manufactured under license fro m Dolb y Laboratories. “Dolby” and the dou- ble-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo ra[...]

User ’s Manual iii When using your co mpu ter ■ Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions cl osely . ■ Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting excessive current follow can caus[...]

User ’s Manual iv FCC information FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Info rm ation” 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 the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reas onable prot ection again st harmful interference in a residential installation[...]

User ’s Manual v EU Declar atio n of Comf ormit y Supplementary Information: T he product complies with the requireme nts Of the Low V oltage Directive 2006 /95/EC,the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.” This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance wi th the related European Directives. Responsibl e for [...]

User ’s Manual vi Network compatibility sta tement This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the add iti onal requirements conditional in EG 201 121. Germany A T AAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and DE03,04,05, 08,09,12,14,17 Greece A T AAB AN005,AN006 an[...]

User ’s Manual vii Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information: ■ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the mode m ■ The registration number t hat is located on the device. US: AGSMD01BDELPHI S56MD01B13054 CXSMM0[...]

User ’s Manual viii Disconnection If you should ever decide to permane ntly disconnect your mode m from its present line, please call the te leph one company and let them know of this change. Fax branding The T elephone Con sumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawfu l for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any mess[...]

User ’s Manual ix 2 The user manual of analog equipm ent must contain the equipment’s Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following: The Ringer Equivalence Nu mber (REN) of the modem, which can vary . For the REN of your mo dem, refer to your modem’s label . 3 The standard connecting arrangement (tel eph o[...]

User ’s Manual x Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ■ The grant of a T elepermit for a device in no way indicates T elecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions. In pa rticular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific netw ork imple[...]

User ’s Manual xi (a) a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringi ng before the modem answers. This confirms that the call has been successfully switched through the network. (b) caller identifica tion information (which occurs between the first and second ring cadences) is not destroyed. ■ The preferred method of dialing is to[...]

User ’s Manual xii The charge for a T elepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charg e of $337.50 is payable w here an asse ssmen t is based on reports against non-T elecom New Zealand S pecifications. $1 12.50 is charged for each var- iation when submitted at the same time as the original. An invoice for $NZ1237.50 wil l be sent unde r sep[...]

User ’s Manual xiii ENERGY ST AR ® Program Y our computer mode l may be ENERGY ST AR ® Compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY ST AR ® logo on the computer and the following info rma tion applies. TOSHIBA is a p artner in the Environmental Protection Agency’ s (EP A) ENERGY ST AR ® Program and has d[...]

User ’s Manual xiv Optical disc drive st andards TOSHIBA Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellite A300D/Satell ite Pro A300D series computer is shippe d with one of the following drive s preinstalled: DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive or DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) /w Label Flash d rive. The drive has one of the following label s: CLASS 1 LASER PROD[...]

User ’s Manual xv DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Panasonic UJ-870B/UJ- 870F/UJ870AB/UJ870EB HLDS GSA-T40N/GS A- T40 F/ GSA-T50N/GSA-T50 F Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. MANUF ACTURED Panasonic Communications C o., Ltd. 1-62, 4-Chome Mino shima Hakata-ku Fukuoka, Japan Locat[...]

User ’s Manual xvi Pioneer DVR-KD08TBM/DVR-KD08TBF/DVR -TD08 TBM/DVR- TD08TBF T oshiba Samsung TS-L632H/TS-L 632P/TS-L633A/TS-L633P Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUF ACTURED PIONEER CORPORA TION 4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO- KU TOKYO 153-8654, JAP A N Location of the requir[...]

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

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

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

User ’s Manual xx Keyboard indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Optical disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Region codes for DVD drives and m edia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Writ able discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xxi Function button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Writ ing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Mult i (+-R DL) drive . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Important message (DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive) . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xxii Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 FN sticky key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Windows special keys . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xxiii Cards/Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Power devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Peripheral devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Other . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xxiv Fingerprint sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1 1 ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xxv Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/Satellite A300D/Satellite Pro A300D series computer . This pow- erful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of relia- ble, high-performance comp uting . This manual tells you how to set up and begi n using your Satell[...]

User ’s Manual xxvi Preface Chapter 5, The Keyboard , describes special keyboard functions includ ing the keypad ov erlay and hot keys. Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives deta i ls on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords , explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup prog[...]

User ’s Manual xxvii Preface Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below . T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: ABC When procedures require an action su ch as clicking an ico n or entering text, the icon’s name or[...]

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

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

User ’s Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ■ Satellite A300/[...]

User ’s Manual 1-2 Introduction Sof tware Microsoft ® Windows V ista ™ The following software is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows Vista™ ■ Modem Driver (Can be used only for Modem models) ■ Bluetooth Driver (Can be used only for Bluetooth models) ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ Fingerprint utility (Can be used onl y for Fingerp[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction Documentation ■ User Information Guide ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort ■ End User License Agreement Features This computer incorporates the following fea tures and benefits: Processor Memory Built-in Please visit your region’ s website for the configura ti o n de t ails of th e mo de l tha t yo [...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Vi de o RAM Depending on the model you purchased. Mobile Intel ® GM965 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel ® GL960 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel ® GL40 Express Chipset model: Video RAM capacity shares with main memory , and the proportion depe nds on Dynamic Vide[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Disks Hard disk dr ive (HDD) The computer has one or two integrated, 2 1/2" hard disk drive(s) for nonvolatile storage of data and software(depending on the model you purchased). It comes in the following sizes. ■ 80 GB ■ 120 GB ■ 160 GB ■ 200 GB ■ 250 GB ■ 300 GB ■ 320 GB ■ 400 GB ■ 500 GB D[...]

User ’s Manual 1-6 Introduction Keyboard DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi (+- R DL) drive module that allows you to record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD- ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up [...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Pointing device Power Ports Built-in A touchpad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen poi nter . Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock (RTC) and calendar . AC adaptor The un[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction Slots Multime dia Communications Infrared receiver window This is a sensor window that receives signa ls from the remote controller which is provided wi th your computer . (Provi ded with some models) Multiple d igital media slot This slot allows you to easily transfer data from devices, such as digita l cameras an[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Security Sof tware Modem Some computers in this series are equipped with an internal modem. The internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication. It supports V .90 (V .92). Refer to V .90 section in . The speed of date transfer and fax depends on analog telephone l ine conditions. It has a modem ja[...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 Introduction Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the comp uter more convenient to use . To access the Power Options, click Start → Control P anel → System and Maintenance → Power Options . Hot keys Key combinations a llow yo u to quickly m[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Panel power on/o ff This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened. This can be specified in the Power Optio ns. Low battery automatic hibernatio n mode When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cann ot be cont[...]

User ’s Manual 1-12 Introduction T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features preinstalled on the computer . TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements. TOSHIBA Button Support This utility controls the following computer button functions. ?[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction Utilities and applications This section describes preinstalled utilitie s and tells how to start them. For details on operation, refer to each ut ility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and servi c es. HW [...]

User ’s Manual 1-14 Introduction TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to veri fy the face dat a of users when they log in to Windows. If the veri fi cation is successful, the user will be logged into Windows automatica lly . The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the l ike, which makes [...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The foll owing options are available: Windows Mobility Center This section describes the Windows Mobili ty Center . Mobility Center is a u ti lity for accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window[...]

User ’s Manual 1-16 Introduction Battery Pack An additional battery pack 3 cell type (P A3533U- 1BRS/ P A3533U-1BAS), 6 cell type (P A3534U- 1BRS/ P A3534U-1BAS) and 9 cell type (P A3535U-1BRS/ P A3535U-1BAS) can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer . The battery pack is identical to the one that came with your computer . Use it as a spare or re[...]

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

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Front edge logo Front edge logo indicate s the computer series you bought. (The availabil ity of this function depends on the model you purchased.) Wire les s communication switch Slide this switch toward the right of the computer to turn on Wireless communication. Slide it toward the left of the computer to tur[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Lef t side Figure 2-2 show s th e co mp ut er’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer External monitor port This 15-pin port a llows you to connect an external monitor . Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan. F AN VENT E XTERN AL MONITOR PORT i.LINK (IEEE1394) PO RT E XPRESS C ARD SLOT V IDEO - [...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with T ype A connector HDMI cable. One HDMI cable can send and receive video, audio and control signals.(Provided with some models) LAN jack This jack allows you to connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 Mbit/s, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Right side Figure 2-3 show s th e co mp ut er’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Keep foreign objects out of the ExpressCard slot. A pin or similar object can damage the computer ’s circuitry . i.LINK (IEEE1394) port Connects an external device, such as a digital video camera to th is po[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Back side Figure 2-4 show s th e co mp ut er’s back side. Figure 2-4 The computer ’s back side Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) ports The two universal serial bus ( USB) ports comply with USB 2.0 standards, which enable data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. The ports with the icon ( [...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Underside Figure 2-5 shows the u nderside of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer . Figure 2-5 The underside of the compute r Battery p ack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not co nnected. Th e Batteri es section in Chapter 6, Power and Power[...]

User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Front with the display op en Figure 2-6 shows the front of the comp uter with the display open. T o open the display , li ft the display up and positi on the display a t a comfortable viewing angle. Figure 2-6 The front with the display open Display screen The full-color LCD displa ys high-contrast text and grap[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Fingerprint sensor Just by swiping the finger ag ainst the fingerprint sensor , the following functions will be enabled (Provided with some models): ■ Logon to Windows and access a security- enabled homepage through IE (Internet Explorer). ■ Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted and third party access[...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Function button Six buttons are provided with some models. Available for use: Mute, CD/DVD, Play/Pause, S top, Previous, Next. These buttons allow you to manage a udio/video, run applications and access utilities. Refer to the Function button section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics for details. Please handle you[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our System indicators Figure 2-7 shows the system indicators, which light when various computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glows white/gree n when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor . If the adaptor ’s output voltage is abnormal or if the power [...]

User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CAPS LOCK indicator . When the CAPS LOCK indi cator glows the keyboard is in all-caps mode. Figure 2-8 CAPS LOCK indicator When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay allows you to control the cursor . When[...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Optical disc drive A DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. Region codes for DVD drives and m edia Optical disc drive and media are manufa ctured according to the specifications of six marketing re gions. When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure i[...]

User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our DVD Supe r Multi (+ -R DL) driv e The full-size DVD Super Multi drive (+-R DL) module allows you to record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4 .72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 8 speed (maximum) DVD-RW write 6 speed (maxim[...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our Full size remote controller Figure 2-10 Full size remote controller P AUSE P OWER P LAY R ECORD S TOP F AST F ORWARD S KIP M ORE INFORMATION S TART O K M UTE R EWIND R EPLAY B ACK A RROWS C HANNEL /P AGE L IVE TV D VD MENU N UMBERS E NTER V OLUME + V OLUME - G UIDE R ECORDED TV C LEAR[...]

User ’s Manual 2-16 The Grand T our Power S t arts or terminate the operating system. This button functions like the pow er button of your computer . By default, the Sl eep mode is equivalent to the power off st ate of your computer . T o change the setti ng, click Start → Control panel → System an d Maintenan ce → Power Options → Choose [...]

User ’s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our More information The button provides more detail information. Arrows Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows. OK Selects the de si re d ac tion or wind ow op ti o n. It acts lik e the ENTER Key . V olume + Increases the volume while viewing DVDs or replaying CDs. V olume - Decrea ses the volume[...]

User ’s Manual 2-18 The Grand T our Slim size r emote controller Figure 2-1 1 Slim size remote controller Numbers Allows you to select a channel or chapter number while CD/DVD replay . Numbers, lette rs or symbol s can be ente red. T o select a channel or chapter number of two or more digits, press the buttons sequenti ally . For example, press t[...]

User ’s Manual 2-19 The Grand T our Brightness up Increases the computer ’s display panel brightness in individual steps. Power S t arts or terminate the operating system. This button functions like the pow er button of your computer . By default, the Sl eep mode is equivalent to the power off st ate of your computer . T o change the setti ng, [...]

User ’s Manual 2-20 The Grand T our Using the rem ote contro ller Some computers include a remote contro l unit, which allo ws you to control some of your computer ’s functions from a distant location. Operational range of the remote controller Point the remote controller at your computer and press a button. The operational angle and distance a[...]

User ’s Manual 2-21 The Grand T our Figure 2-12 Operational range of t he remote controller R EMOTE CONTROLLER * I NFRARE D RECEIVER WINDOW 30 DEGREES 30 DEGREES 15 DEGREES ( VERTICALLY ) 5 M *T HE APPEARANCE OF THE PROVIDED REMOTE CONTROLLER MAY VARY FROM MODEL TO MODEL , AND IT IS NOT PROVIDED WITH SOME MO DELS . Even if within the effective sc[...]

User ’s Manual 2-22 The Grand T our Inst alling/Rem oving ba tteries Be sure to install the provided AA type or CR2016 type batteries before using the remote controller . The procedures for installing and re moving the batteries vary depending on the type of the remote controller . Check the type and then install or remove the batteries as instru[...]

User ’s Manual 2-23 The Grand T our Installing the batteries Full size remote c ontroller 1. Open the battery cover on the back side of the remote co ntroller . Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove the cover . Figure 2-13 Opening the battery cover 2. Insert the batterie s in plac e. Be sure to place the batteries with their pol[...]

User ’s Manual 2-24 The Grand T our Slim size remote controller 1. Open the battery cover on the back side of the remo te controller . Figure 2-16 Opening the battery cover 2. Be sure to place the ba tteries with correct polarities. Press the battery down to the stopper then push it forward to fit into the battery case. Figure 2-17 Inserting the [...]

User ’s Manual 2-25 The Grand T our Replacing the batteries When the batteries in the 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 this instance, you should purchase new batteries and replace the discharged ones. Full size remote c ontro[...]

User ’s Manual 2-26 The Grand T our Placing slim size remote con troller Inserting a slim size remote controller T o insert the slim size remote controller, follow the steps below . 1. Make sure the ExpressCa rd slot is empty . 2. Set the front side upward and insert the slim size remote controller . Figure 2-21 Inserting the slim size remote con[...]

User ’s Manual 2-27 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer . It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabli ng you to use the computer in almost any region. T o recharge the b attery , simply co n[...]

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

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

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. T o open the display , lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle. Figure 3-3 Opening the display panel T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power 1. If the external disk[...]

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

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Benefits of hiber nati on mode The hibernation feature provides the following benefits: ■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery . ■ Y o u can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the comput er . ■ Saves power by [...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. Du ring this time, the HDD/ODD/eSA T A indicator will light. After you turn of f the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, tu rn off the power to any [...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted Executing sleep mode Y ou can enter sleep mode in one of th ree ways: 1. Click Windows S tart button, po int to , and then click Sleep . 2. Close the display panel. This feature mu st be enabled. Refer to the Power Options in the Control Panel. 3. Press the power button . Th is feature must be enabled. Refer to[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted System recovery options About 1.5 GB hidden partition is a lloca ted on the hard disk drive for the system recovery options. This p artition stores files which can be used to repair the system in th e event of a problem. System recove ry options The system recovery options feature is installed on the hard disk [...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Restoring the preinst alled softw are from the recov ery HDD A portion of the total hard disk dr ive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition stores files which can be used to restore preinstalled software in the event of a problem. When re-setting up your hard disk, do no t change, d[...]

User ’s Manual 3-10 Getting S tarted For 2HDDs model, If HDD1 is first, go to the (3.) step. If HDD1 is not first, do as follows. a. Select Enter Setup b. Press the F9 key to set to default settin gs, and select Ye s . c. Press the F10 key to save the changes, and select Ye s . d. When the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> prompt appears, pr[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s includi ng using the touchpad, the fingerprint sensor , optica l disc drives, Audio/Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, the internal modem, the FM tuner , wireless communication and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer ,[...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics Figure 4-1 T ouchpad, touchpad cont rol buttons and fingerpring sensor Using the fingerprint sen sor This product has a fingerp rint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authenticati on device, it is no longer necessary [...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics How to swip e the finger Using the following steps when swiping fin gers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to mi nimi ze authenticati on fa ilures: 1. Align the first joint of th e finger to the center of the sensor . Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you. 2. While[...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics ■ Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor . ■ Do not touch the sensor with a finger or an y object with built-up static electricity . Observe the following before you place your finger on the sen sor whether for fingerprint enro llment/registration or reco gnition. ■ W ash and dry your hands thorough[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics Fingerprint sensor limit ations ■ The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint. ■ A warning message will be displayed when recog nition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration . ■ The recognition success rate may dif f er from user t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics 1. Click Start , point to All Programs, point to T rueSuite Acc ess Manager and click it. Or double click the icon in the T ask Bar . 2. The Enter Windows Password screen is displayed. Enter a password into th e Enter Windo ws Password field. Click Next . 3. The Control Center screen is displ ayed. Click the no[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 5. When Delete All Fingerprint s is selected, the user selection screen will be displayed, so sele ct which user's fingerp rint data to delete. ■ Selecting Delete current user's fingerprints will delete the fingerprint data for the currently logged in user . ■ Selecting Delete all us er s ' f[...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics How to enable fingerprint system boot authentication settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the T rueSuite Access Manager application prior to enabl ing and configuring th e fi ngerprint Pre- OS feature. Check that your fingerpri nt is enro lle d before configuring the settings. 1. Swipe[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics How to enable fingerprint Si ngle-Swipe Sign-On feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the T rueSuite Access Manager application prio r to enabling and configu ring the fingerprint Single Sign-On feature. Check that the finger print is enrol led be fore configuring the settings. 1. Swipe [...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics How to enable/disa b le USB sleep and ch arge function Y ou can set enable /disable USB sleep and charge function in HW setup. Please refer to the USB Sleep and Charge function in Chap ter7. Using optical disc drives Operation is the same for all other disc drives. The full-size drive provides high-performance[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics If you have a DVD Super Multi (+-R DL ) drive, refer also to th e Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL ) drive section for precautions on writing to CD/DVDs. Loading discs T o load CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to figures. 1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer [...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics 2. Grasp the drawer gently and pul l until it is fully opened. Figure 4-5 Pulling the drawer open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the draw er. Figure 4-6 Inserting a CD/DVD 4. Press gently at th e ce nter of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD should lie belo w the top of the sp ind [...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics 5. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently u ntil it locks into place. Figure 4-7 Closing the drawer Removing discs T o remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below an d refe r to below figure. 1. T o pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is ful[...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics 2. The CD/DVD extends slight ly over the sides of the drawe r so you can grasp it. Hold the CD/DVD gently and lift it out. Figure 4-8 Removing a CD/DVD 3. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently u ntil it locks into place. Function button This section describes abou t Function button. Six butto[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics W riting CD/ DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) dr ive Some models are equip ped with a full -size DVD Super Multi (+-R DL ) drive, which can be used to write dat a to either CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/- RW/+R/+RW/-RAM/+R DL/-R DL discs. The followi ng applications for writing are supplied: TOSHIBA Disc Creator . Ulead D[...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or d amage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD- RAM is affected by the qu ality of the disc and the way it is used. ■ There a[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics ■ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R/DVD+R di sc cannot be deleted e ither in whole or in part. ■ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-R W and DVD-RW , DVD+RW and DVD-RAM disc cannot be recovered. Check the content of the di sc carefully before you delete it. If mult iple drives that can write data to discs are conne[...]

User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including items such as a SD/SDHC memory card, ExpressC ard, Memory S tick/Memory S tick Pro, xD picture card, Mult iMedi aCard, USB dev ice, external monitor , i.LINK device, or an optical digital device. ■ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce musi[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics ■ DVD-RAM discs cannot be backed up using the 'Di sc Backup ' functionof TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y o u cannot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD-R, DVD- R DL or DVD-RW media using the 'Disc Backup' function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y o u ca nnot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-[...]

User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics 3. Select File Open or Full Comp are mode. 4. Click the OK button. How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information. Vi d e o Y ou can record video using Ulead DVD Mo vieF actory ® for TOSHIBA. When using Ulead DVD Mo vieFactory ® for[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from adding video source: 1. Click Start → All Programs → DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA → Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory . 2. Click Vi deo Dis c → New Project to invoke 2nd La uncher , choo se your project type, then invo ke[...]

User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics 2. Before recording the video to DVD ■ When you record DVD disc, pleas e use only discs recommended by the Drive manu fa ct urer . ■ Do not set th e working drive to a slow device like a USB 1.1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD. ■ Do not perform any of th e following actions: ■ Operate the [...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics 3. Do not write on, apply a sticker to , or otherwise mark the surface of the CD/DVD that contains data. 4. Hold the CD/DVD by its outside e dge or the edge on the center hole. Fingerprints on the surface can prev ent th e drive from properly read- ing data. 5. Do not expose to direct sunlight, extreme h eat o[...]

User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics Using the software The web camera software is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows Vista TM ; if you need to restart it go to Start → All Programs → Camera Assistant Software → Camera Assistant Software . Figure 4-1 1 Using the Software Capture Still Image Click to see a preview of the captur[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics Using the microphone Y ou can use the b uilt-in or an external microphone th at connects to the microphone jack to record monaural sounds into your appl ication s. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions.(Built-in microphone is provided with some models) Since yo[...]

User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics ■ Bright background light and /or shadow s may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly . In that case, log in using your Windows password. If recognition of a registra nt fails repeatedly , refer to your computer documentation to learn ways to improve recognition performance. Disclaimer T oshiba[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics 8. Registration will end after you have repeatedly moved your neck left, right, down and up. When the register succeed s, below message will be displayed on the screen: Registration successful. Now we’ll do the verification test. Click the Next button. Click the Next button to perform t he verification test.[...]

User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics Windows Logo n via T OSHIBA Face Recog nitio n This section explains how to login to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recognition. T wo authentication modes are provided. ■ AUTO Mode Login screen : If the face authentica tion tile is selected by default, you can log in without usin g th e keyboard or mouse. ■ 1:1[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Modem The availability of this feature i s depending on the model you purchased. This section describes how to connect and di sconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack. Region selectio n T elecommunication re gulations vary from one region to anoth er , so yo u will need to make sure the interna[...]

User ’s Manual 4-30 Operating Basics Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary m ouse bu tton to displ ay the following menu. Figure 4-13 The menu list (Wind ows Vist a™) Setting Y ou can enab le or disable the following setti ngs: AutoRun Mod e The Region Select utility starts aut omatically when you start up the operating system. Open[...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics 2. Plug the other end of th e modular cable into a telephone jack. Figure 4-14 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the inte rnal modem cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone ja ck and pull out the connector . 2. Disconne ct the cable from the[...]

User ’s Manual 4-32 Operating Basics Wireless com munications The computer ’s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices. Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S pread S pectrum/Orthogona l Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology th at complies[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics Bluetooth TM wireless technolo gy Bluetooth TM wireless techn ology eliminates the ne ed for cables between electronic devices such as desktop co mpu ters, printers and mobile pho nes. Y ou cannot use th e buil t-in Bluetooth functions and an optional Blue tooth Adaptor simultaneously . Bluetooth TM wireless t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-34 Operating Basics If you used the T ask Bar to disable Wireless LAN, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize Wirel ess LAN. Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → System → Device Manager → Network Adaptors , and rig ht click the wireless device then choose [...]

User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics 2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently unti l you hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-16 Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector . Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub. Disconnecting LAN cable T o disconnect the LA[...]

User ’s Manual 4-36 Operating Basics Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability . However, a few simple precautions taken when moving the com puter will help ensure trou ble-free operation. ■ Make sure all disk activities are terminated before moving the computer . Check if the HDD/ODD/e SA T A indicator and external dev[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer's keyboard layout is compatible with 104/105-key enhanced keyboard. Pressing FN key and other keys can execute all enhaced keyboard function. The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout yo ur computer is configured with. Keyboards for nu merou[...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F12 The function keys, not to be confused with 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 pr ess ed. Used in combin [...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Hot keys Hot keys (pressing FN + a function or ESC key) allow you to enable or disable certain features of the computer . Press FN + F12 (Scroll Lock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power on d efault is off. Press FN + ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard’s numeric keypad. Press FN + CTRL [...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Hibernate Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to hibernation mode. Output Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display device. Brightness down Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computer ’s display panel brightness in individual steps. Brightness u p Pressing FN + F7 increases the computer ’s display panel brightne[...]

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

User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard T urning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control. Arrow mode T o turn on the Arrow mode, pr ess FN + F10 . The Arrow mode indicator lights. Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5-1. Press FN + F10 again to turn off the overla[...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T emporarily using overlay (overlay off) While using the normal keyboard, you ca n te mporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on: 1. Press and hold down FN . 2. Check the keyboard in dicators. Pressing FN turns on the most recently used overlay . If the Nume ric mode indicator lights, you can use the ov[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer ’s power resources include the AC adaptor 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 e r con ditio ns The computer ’s[...]

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

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

User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-up Modes The battery recharges the RTC batteries. The b attery maintains the state of the computer when you enable Resume. T o ensure that the battery pack maintains it s maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery power at l eas t once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extendin[...]

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-up Modes Tim e The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Charging time (hours) Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it might not[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-up Modes Monitoring batte ry ca p acity Remaining battery power can be monitore d in Power Op tions. Maximizing battery op erating time A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on: ■ How you configure the computer (for e[...]

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

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

User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-up Modes 6. Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal, then lift up the battery pack. Figure 6-2 Removing the battery pack 7. Pull the batter y pack forward to rem ove it. Inst alling the batte ry p ack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps below . 1. Be sure the computer ’s [...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-up Modes St arting the computer by p assword If you have already registered a password, there are two ways to start the computer: ■ Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fingerprint with the Fingerpri nt utility and enabled Fingerprint Power-on Security . If you would not lik[...]

User ’s Manual 6-14 Power and Power-up Modes Panel power on/off Y ou can set up your computer so that pow er turns of f autom atically wh en you close the display panel. When you open the panel, power turns on in sleep or hibern ation mode but not in boot mode. System aut o off This feature turns the system of f automat ically if it is not used f[...]

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setup and Passwords CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option allows you to choose from the following settings : Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This option sets the priority for booting the computer . If there is only 1 HDD, the Boot Prio rity Options setti ng will be like the following. Dynamically Switchable CPU pow[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setup and Passwords If there are 2 HDDs, the Boot Priority Opti ons setting will be like the following. Y ou can override the setti ngs and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys whil e the compute r is booting: This procedure does not affect the settings. * In this computer , CD-ROM refers to th[...]

User ’s Manual 7-6 HW Setup and Passwords Keyboard Wa ke -up on Key b oa rd When this feature is enabl ed and the computer is in sleep mode, you can turn on the computer by pressing any key . It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in sleep mode. USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disabl e USB[...]

User ’s Manual 7-7 HW Setup and Passwords LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer ’s power be turned on when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN. Built-in LA N illumination illumination ON/OFF This feature allo ws you to set conditions for Fro nt Edge Logo LED, touchpad illumination LED and Functio n button backlight LED. (Depen[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and its versatility . The following optio nal devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/Memory ■ ExpressCard ■ SD, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MM C, xD memory cards ■ Memory expansion Power devices ■ Additional battery pack (3 cell, [...]

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

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices 2. Grasp the dummy card and pull it ou t from the slot. Figure 8-2 Removing the dummy card 3. Insert the ExpressCard . 4. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. 5. Check the configuration in the HW Setup win dow to make sure it is appropriate for you r card. Figure 8-3 Inserting the ExpressCar d D UMMY CARD [...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 Optional Devices Removing an ExpressCard T o remove the ExpressCard, follow the steps below . 1. In Windows Vista™, open th e Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the ExpressCard. 2. Press the ExpressCard slig ht ly to make it stretch out. 3. Grasp the ExpressCard an d pu ll it out from the slot. Figure [...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices Multiple digit al me dia card slot The computer is equi pped with a mul tip le digital media card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital (SD)/ Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)/ Memory S tick (MS)/Memory S tick Pro (MS Pro)/Multi Media Card (MMC)/xD memory cards. These memory cards allow you to easily trans[...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 Optional Devices Inst alling a SD /SDHC/M S/MS Pro/MMC/x D card T o install the memory card, follow the steps below . 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 8-5 Inserting the memor y card SD/SDHC/MS/MS P RO /MMC/ X D CARD * M ULTIPL E D IGITAL M EDIA C ARD S LOT *T HE CARD ’ S SHAPE DEP[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/ MS Pro/MMC/xD card T o remove the memory ca rd, follow the steps below . 1. In Windows Vista™, open the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the system tray and disable th e inserted memory card. 2. Gently press the memory card in side the socket to eject it. 3. Grasp the card and remove it.[...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 Optional Devices Inst alling m em ory mo dule T o install a memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1. T urn th e computer off in boot mode. Refer to the T urning off the power section in Chapter 3. 2. Remove all cables conne cted to the computer . 3. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices 6. Insert the memory module into t he connector on the compute r . Pre ss the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid conn ecti on. 7. Push the module down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches. Figure 8-8 Inserting the memory mod ule Figure 8-9 Pushing the memory module down 8. Seat the cove[...]

User ’s Manual 8-10 Optional Devices Removing memory module T o remove the memory module, make sure th e comp uter is in boot mode then: 1. Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the com- puter . 2. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes .) 3. Remove one screw secu[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices Additional battery p ack (3 cell, 6 cell an d 9 cell) Y ou can increase the po rtability of t he computer with add itional battery packs (3 cell: P A3533U -1BRS/P A3533U-1BAS, 6 cell: P A3534U- 1BRS/P A3534U-1BAS, 9 cell: P A3535U-1BRS/P A3535U-1BAS). If you’re away from an AC power source, you can replace [...]

User ’s Manual 8-12 Optional Devices T o change the display setting s, press FN + F5 . If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off, be sure to press FN + F5 to switch to the internal display . Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for details on using hot keys to change the display settin g. T ele visi on A television can be conne[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 Optional Devices 1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port of the HDMI device . Figure 8-12 Connecting a HDMI cable 2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cabl e into th e HDMI out port on your computer . Setting for display video on HDMI T o view video on the HDMI device, be sure to con fig ure th e following settings o[...]

User ’s Manual 8-14 Optional Devices T o set the audio device to use internal speaker , follow the steps below . 1. Click Start. 2. Click Control Pane l. 3. Click Hardware a nd Sound. 4. Click Sound. 5. Click Playback tab. 6. Click Speakers. 7. Click the Set Defaul t button. i.LINK (IEEE1394) i.LINK (IEEE1394) is us e d for high-speed data transf[...]

User ’s Manual 8-15 Optional Devices Connecting 1. Make sure the conn ectors are pr operly align ed and plug the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable into the computer . 2. Plug the other end of th e cable into the device. Note the fol lo w i ng wh e n you use i.LI NK: ■ Y ou may need to install drivers for your i.LINK devices. ■ Not all i.LINK devices ha[...]

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trou ble turning on the co mputer with the AC adaptor co nnected, check the DC IN indicator . Refer to C hapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes for more information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN indicator as well as the battery indicator . For information [...]

User ’s Manual 9-6 T roubleshooting Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords . Check the Battery indicato r . If it does not glow , let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes. If the Battery indicator [...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting LCD p anel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer ’ s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords , for more information. Hard disk drive Problem Pro cedure No display Press hot keys FN + F5 to change the display priority , to make sure it is not se t for an exte rnal monitor . Markings ap[...]

User ’s Manual 9-8 T roubleshooting DVD Super Multi( +-R DL) drive For more i nformation, re fer to Cha pter 4, Op erating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’s draw er is securely clos ed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting Diskette drive Infrared port Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software. Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouchpad Problem Pro cedure Drive does not operate There may be a fault[...]

User ’s Manual 9-10 T roubleshooting USB mouse This section applies on ly with Windows Vista TM operating system. The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow T ry changing the speed settin g in the mouse control utility . Click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Mouse to access it. When the reaction of touchpad is sensitive to sl[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting Fingerprint sensor Problem Pro cedure Readin g of the fingerprint was not successful Please try again using th e correct posture. Refer to Using the fingerprint sensor in Chapter 4, Operating Basics . T ry the recognition process again usin g another enrolled finger . The fingerprint cannot be read due to inj[...]

User ’s Manual 9-12 T roubleshooting ExpressCard Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/ MMC/xD card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . External monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to yo ur monitor ’s documentation. Problem Pro cedure ExpressCard error occurs Reseat the ExpressCard to make sur[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting Sound system TV output signal Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly . If problems persist, contact your dealer . Problem Pro cedure Problem Pro cedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial . Check the software volume settings. Ma[...]

User ’s Manual 9-14 T roubleshooting USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. USB Sleep and Charge functi on Problem Pro cedure USB device does not work Check for a firm cable connectio n between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Refer to your Windows documen ta[...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting eSA T A/USB combo port Refer also to your eSA T A device and USB device’s documentation. The battery depletes quickly even when I have turned OFF the power of the computer When USB Sleep and Charge functi on is set to [Enabled] in the HW Setup, USB bus power (DC5V) will be supplied to the external device con[...]

User ’s Manual 9-16 T roubleshooting Modem If you are using an operating system that does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and/or USB keyboard. If the se devices do not work, make sure the USB KB/Mouse Leg acy Emulation item in HW Setup is set to [Enabled]. If problems persist, contact your dealer . Problem Pro cedure Problem Pro ce[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting Sleep/Hibernation LAN Character display becomes garbled du ring a communication In data transmission, make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer . Check the flow control a nd communication protoc ol. Y ou cannot re ceive an incoming call Check the rings before a[...]

User ’s Manual 9-18 T roubleshooting 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 more information on wireless commun ication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics Problem Pro cedure Cannot [...]

User ’s Manual 9-19 T roubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) devi ce Recovery discs FM tuner Problem Pro cedure i.LINK device does n ot function Make sure the cable is securely connected to the computer and to the device. Make sure the device’s power is turned on. Reinstall the drivers. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Ad d Hardwa [...]

User ’s Manual 9-20 T roubleshooting T OSHIBA sup port If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is import a[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Environmental requirements Power requirem ents Operating Non-operating Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C Relative humidity 20% to 80% 10% to 90% Altitude (from sea level) 0 to 3,000 meters 0 to 10,000 meters AC adapto[...]

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual C-3 V .90/V .92 A T Command V42bis V .42 error con trol and V .42bis data compression V42 V .42 error cont ro l on ly NoEC No error control pro to co l -V90=* V .90 Dial Line Rate -V90 sets the maximum V .90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect -V90=0 V .9 0 disabled -V90=1 V .9 0 enabled: autom atic speed selection - maxi[...]

User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card specifications Form Factor ■ Mini Card Comp atibility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 St andard for Wireless LANs ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certi fi ed by th e Wi-Fi Alliance. The ‘Wi-Fi CERT[...]

User ’s Manual D-2 Wireless LAN Radio c haract eri stics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the produ ct was purcha sed ■ T ype of pro duct Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking pro ducts have been design ed for opera[...]

User ’s Manual D-3 Wireless LAN T able Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision B and G) When installing Wireless LAN card s, the channel configuration is managed as follows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN infrastructure, the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wirele[...]

User ’s Manual D-4 Wireless LAN T able Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision A) *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries/Region s for use for the countries/regions that in which these channels can be used . *3 These channels are available to A/B/G combo type only . *4 Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only .[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or grap hic images. See al so CRT . motherboard: A name sometimes used to refe r to the main printed circuit board in processing e quipment. It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor ’s basic fun[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary pel: The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software. Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels. See pixe l. peripheral comp on ent interconnect: An industry standard 32-bit bu s. peripheral device: An I/O device that is external to the central processor and/or main memory such as a printe[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that con trols the computer ’s basic operation. Y ou cann ot access or chan ge information stored in ROM. S S-Video: Short for Super-Video , a type of connection used by S-VHS videocassette players, camcorders, DVD players, e[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary TFT display: A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix tech nology with thin film transistor (TFT) to drive each cell. touchp ad: A pointing device integrated in to the TOSHIBA computer p alm rest. TTL: T ransistor-transistor logic. A logic circuit design that[...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Inde x A AC adaptor, 1-7, 2-6, 2-27, A-1 additional, 1-16, 8-11 connecting, 3-2 problems, 9-5 safety instructio ns, -iii, -xxix ASCII characters, 5-7 B Battery charging, 6-7 life, 10-3 monitoring capacity, 6-9 Real Time Clock battery, 1-7, 6-4 remote controller, 2-22 retention time, 6-10 types, 6-3 Battery pack, 1-7, 1-16, [...]

User ’s Manual Index-2 Index ExpressCard, 1-8 location of slot, 2-3 overheating, -xxix problems, 9-11, 9-12 using, 2-4, 8-2 External monitor, 8-11 controller, B-1 HW Setup, 7-3 port, 1-7, 2-3 problems, 9-12 F Fan vent location, 2-3 Fingerprint sensor, 2-9 location, 2-8, 4-2 problems, 9-11 using, 1- 14 , 4-2 FM tuner jack location, 2-5 problems, 9[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 Index I i.LINK (IEEE1394), 1-7 port, 2-3, 2-5 problems, 9-19 using, 8-14 illumination, See Indicator Indicator battery, 6-2 DC IN, 6-3 front edge logo, 2-2 Function button, 7-7 keyboard, 2-12 LAN, 4-35 optical disc drive , 2-13 power, 6-3 system, 2-9, 2-11 touchpad, 7-7 web camera, 2-9 wireless communication, 2-2, 4-33 Infr[...]

User ’s Manual Index-4 Index O Optical disc drive, 2-6, 2-13 indicator, 2- 11 location, 2-5 safety instructions, -xiv using, 4-10 P Password fingerprint sensor, 2-9 fingerprint utility, 1-14 power on, 1-10 problems, 9-6 starting the computer with, 6- 13 user, 7-2 Pointing device problems, 9-9 touchpad, 4-1 Ports DC IN, 2-5 eSATA/USB combo, 2-3 ex[...]

User ’s Manual Index-5 Index Remote controller, 2-14 battery, 2-22 placing, 2-26 using, 2-20 Restarting the computer, 3-7 S Security lock attaching, 8-15 location, 2-5 Shut down mode (boot mode), 3-4 Sleep mode, 1-11 problems, 9-17 setting, 3-6 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard, 5-2 ENTER, 5-3 right ALT key, 5-3 right CTRL key, 5-3 sc[...]