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T OSHIBA Satellite M300/L310 Satellite Pro M300/L310 Port able Personal Computer User's Manual[...]

ii User ’ s Manual Cop yright © 2008 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repr oduced in any form without the prior written permission o f TOSHIBA. No pat ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use o f the information contained herein. TOSHIBA Satellite M300/L310, Sate llite Pro M30[...]

User ’s Manual iii T r ademar ks Microsoft, Windows ® and Windows Vist a are either registe red trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United S tates and/or other countries. DirectX, AcriveDesktop, Di rectShow , and Windows Media are registerd trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centri no and Penti[...]

iv User ’s Manual W hen Using Y our Computer ■ Do not attempt to service the computer yo urself. Always follow installation instructions closely . ■ Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal object s (such as car keys) could short-circuit the ba ttery terminals. The resulting excessive curre nt follow can ca[...]

User ’s Manual v FCC infor ma tion FCC notice “Dec lar ation of Conf or mity Infor ma tion” This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to prov ide reasonable prot ection against ha rmful interfere nce in a residential install[...]

vi User ’s Manual BSMI notice (T aiw an onl y) EU Dec lar a tion of Confor mity TO SHIBA declares that this product conforms to th e following S tandards: This product is carrying the CE-Ma rk in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany . V CCI Cl ass B Inf[...]

User ’s Manual vii Modem war ning notice Conf or mity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Counci l Decision 98/482 /EC - "TBR 21"] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Publ ic Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). However , due to differences between the indivi dual PSTNs provide d in different countries/regions th[...]

viii User ’s Manual J a pan r e gula tions R e gion selection If you are using the computer in Jap an, technical re gulations describ ed in the T elecommunications Business Law r equire that you select the Japan region m ode. It is illegal to use the modem in Jap an with any other selection. R edial Up to two redial attempts can be made. If more [...]

User ’s Manual ix T elephone company procedures The goal of the telephon e company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionall y be necessary for the m to make changes in their equipment, ope rati ons, or procedures. If these chang es might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the tel[...]

x User ’s Manual Instr uctions for IC CS-03 cer tified equipment 1. The Industry Ca nada label identif ies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications netw ork protective, ope rational and safety requirements as prescribed in the a ppropriate T ermi nal Equipmen t T echnical Requirements docum[...]

User ’s Manual xi Notes f or User s in Austr alia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been desi gned to specifically configure to ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set to Austra lia. The us[...]

xii User ’ s Manual Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ■ The grant of a T elepermit fo r a device in no way indicates T eleco m acceptance of responsibi lity for the correct oper ation of that device under all operating condition s. In pa rticular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depe nd on a specific netwo[...]

User ’s Manual xiii ■ When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with a value of 3 or 4. This ensures: ■ a person calling your modem wil l hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers. This confirms tha t the call ha s been successful ly switched th rough the netw ork. ■ caller identification informa tion (whic[...]

xiv User ’ s Manual The charge for a T elepermit assessment is $337.5 0. An additional charge of $337.50 is payable where an asse ssment is based on reports against non-T elecom New Z ealand S pecificat ions. $1 12.50 is charge d for each variation when submitted at the sa me time as the original. An invoice for $NZ1237.50 will be sent under sepa[...]

User ’s Manual xv Visit http://www .energ ystar .gov or http://www .energ ystar .gov/pow er management for more informa tion r egarding the ENERGY ST AR Program. Optical disc driv e safe ty instr uctions P anasonic D VD Super Multi UJ-870B/870F Be sure to check the international prec aution s at the end of this section. ■ The DVD Super Multi dr[...]

xvi User ’ s Manual P anasonic D VD Super Multi D V R-KD08 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction man ual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require mainten ance, contact an authorized service l ocation. ■ Use of controls, adjustment[...]

User ’s Manual xvii T OSHIBA SAMSUNG ST ORAGE TECHNOL OGY 8x slim D VD W rita ble Driv e TS-L632H ■ THIS DVD WRIT ABLE DRIVE EMPLOY A LASER SYSTEM T O ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT , PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULL Y AND RET AINFOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT EVER REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONT ACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCA T[...]

xviii User ’s Manual TO S H I B A HD D VD-R OM Driv e SD-L802B ■ THIS DVD WRIT ABLE DRIVE EMPLOY A LASER SYSTEM TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT , PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULL Y AND RET AINFOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT EVER REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONT ACT AN AUTHORIZED SER VICE LOCA TION-SEE SERVICE PROCEDURE. ■ USE [...]

User ’s Manual xix TO S H I B A HD D VD-RW Driv e SD-L912A ■ THIS DVD WRIT ABLE DRIVE EMPLOY A LASER SYSTEM T O ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT , PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULL Y AND RET AINFOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT EVER REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONT ACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCA TION-SEE SER VICE PROCEDURE. ■ USE OF [...]

xx User ’s Manual Inter national Precautions CAUTION: Th is appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ." T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any troubl e with this model, please contact your nearest "AUTH[...]

User ’s Manual xxi OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. V AROITUS. Su ojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymät öntä silmilie vaarallist a lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER TH[...]

xxii User ’s Manual Impor tant Notice Copyrighted works including, but not limited to music, video, computer program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically permitted under a pplicable copyri ght laws, you cannot copy , modi fy , assign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work wit h the consent of the owner o[...]

User ’s Manual xxiii Gener al Pr ecautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of port ability . 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 bel ow and to note the c[...]

xxiv User ’s Manual Heat injur y ■ 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 the touch, if you maintain physi cal contact with the compute r for a long time, for exa mple if you re st the computer on your lap or if y[...]

User ’s Manual xxv T able of Contents Preface Manual content s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxi Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxii Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

xxvi User ’s Manual About the HD DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Writ able discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 DVDs . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xxvii How to enable/disable US B sleep and charge function . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Using the W eb Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 1 Using the sof tware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 1 Using the microphon e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

xxviii User ’s Manual LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 LAN cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Connecting LAN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Disconnecting LA[...]

User ’s Manual xxix Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 HW Setup W indow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices ExpressCard Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xxx User ’ s Manual HD DVD-R W drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13 Pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Memory exp ansion . .[...]

User ’s Manual xxxi Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite M300/L 310, Satellite Pro M300 /L310 Seri es computer . This powerful note book computer provides excellent expans ion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provi de years of reliable, high-performa nce computing. This manual tells ho[...]

xxxii User ’s Manual Preface Chapter 4, Operating Basics , includes instructi ons on using the followi ng devices: T ouchPad, Sound System, optic al medi a drives, modem, wireless communication and LAN. It al so provides tips on care of the computer , and CD/DVDs. Chapter 5, The Ke yboard , describes sp ecial keyboard functions includi ng the key[...]

User ’s Manual xxxiii Preface K ey operation Some operations require you to simu ltaneously use two or more keys. W e identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign ( + ). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C . If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same tim[...]

xxxiv User ’s Manual Preface[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 Cha pter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equ ipment checklist, and it identifies the computer's features, optio ns and accessories. Equipment c hecklist Carefully unpac k your computer . Save the bo x and packing materials for future use. Har dware Check to make sure yo u have all the followi ng items: ■ TOSHIBA[...]

1-2 User ’s Manual Introduction Software Microsoft ® Windows V ista™ The following software is p reinstalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows V ista™ ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer ■ TOS HIBA V alue Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ TOSHIBA Ass ist ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA DVD PL A YER ■ TOS[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction F eatures Please visit your region’s web site fo r the configurat i on details of the mo del that you have purchased. Processor Memory Built-in Depend on the model you pu rchased. Please visit your region’s website for the configu ration det ails of the model tha t you have purchase d. Chip set Mobile Inte l ®[...]

1-4 User ’s Manual Introduction Power Disks Battery Pack Y our computer is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC Battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock and ca lendar . AC Adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides powe r to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low . It comes with a detachab[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction DVD Super Multi drive (Sup porting DVD±R DL) Some models ar e equipped w ith a full-size DVD Super Mult i drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as ru n either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3 .1 5") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . It reads DVD-ROM's at maximum 8 speed and CD-[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual Introduction HD DVD-ROM Some models are equipped wi th a full -size HD DVDROM drive module that lets you run CD’s or DVD’s without using an adapto r . T he drive reads DVD-ROM’s at a maximum 8x speed and CDROM’s at a maximum 24x spe ed, and HD DVD’s at a maximum 1x speed and write s CD- R’s at up to 16x speed, CD-RW[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Display The computer's LC D panel supports high-reso lution video grap hics. The screen can be se t at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum co mfort and readabili ty . HD DVD-R W drive Some models ar e equipped w ith a full-size HD DVD-R drive module that lets you run CD’s or DVD’s without using an a[...]

1-8 User ’s Manual Introduction Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Built-In 14.1" WXGA CSV with 1280 horizontal × 800 vertical pixels. Graphics Controller Graphics controller maximizes display performance. Refer to D isplay Controller an d Modes section in Appendix B, Display Controller and Modes for more information. Built-In TOSHIBA V ista ke[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Slots Multimedia ExpressC ard Slot The ExpressCard slot that can accommodate two standard module formats; an ExpressCard/34 module and an ExpressCard/54 module. An ExpressCard module is a small add-in card technology based on the PCI Express and Universal Serial Bu s (USB) interfaces. Multipl e Digit al Media Card [...]

1-10 User ’s Manual Introduction Communications Modem The internal mod em feature is not ava ilable on all models. Where present, it prov ides capability for data and fax communication. It su pports V .90 (V .92). The speed of data transfer and fax communication depends on the analog telephone line condition s. The computer has a modem jack for c[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Security Special f eatures The following features are ei ther un iqu e to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the co mputer more convenient to use. Bluetooth Some computers in th is series are equip ped with Bluetooth functions. Bluetooth wireless technology eliminate s the need for cables betw[...]

1-12 User ’s Manual Introduction HDD Automatic Power Off *1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disc drive when it is not accessed for a specified ti me. Power is restored when the hard disc is accessed. This can be specified in the Power Opti ons. System Automatic Sleep Mode/ Hibernatio n *1 This feature au tomatically shuts do[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction T OSHIBA V alue Ad ded Pac ka ge This section describ es the T OSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . *1 Click , Control Pa nel , System and Maintenance , and then click Power Options . T OSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managemen[...]

1-14 User ’s Manual Introduction Utilities and A pplications This section describes pre-installed utili ti es and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’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 services. H[...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Introduction FingerPrin t utility This product has a fing erprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints. (depending on the model purchased.) By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authenticati on device, it is no longer necessary to input the password f rom the keyboard. Just [...]

1-16 User ’s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA Config Free ConfigFree is a suite of utilitie s to allow easy control of communicat ion device and network connections. ConfigF ree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks. T o run ConfigFree, click , select All Progr[...]

User ’s Manual 1-17 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices , for details. The following op tions are availabl e: Memo ry exp ansion T wo memory modules can be installed in this computer . Use only PC5300* compatible DDRII memory modu[...]

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User ’s Manual 2-1 Cha pter 2 T he Gr and T our This chapter identifi es the various components of your computer . Become familiar with ea ch compone nt before you operate the computer . F r ont with the display c losed The following figu re shows the computer's front with its display p ane l in the closed po sition. Front of the computer wi[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Vo l u m e D i a l Use this dial to adjust th e volume of the stereo speakers or headphones. Infrared Rece iver Window An infrared receiver window is provid ed with some models. This is a sensor window that receives signals from the remote control which is provided w ith your comp uter . Wireless Activity LED In[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Left side The follow ing figure sho ws the computer's left side. The left side of the computer Cooling Ve n t s External Monitor Po rt Microphone Jack USB Port s Headphone ( S/P DIF ) Jack HDMI ExpressCard Slot i.LI NK (IEEE1394a) Po rt External Monitor Port This 15-pin port lets you connect an externa l vi[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Right side The following figure sho ws the computer's right side. The right side of the computer * The figure shows FM Antenna Jack. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port s Universal Serial Bus port which comply to the USB 2.0 standard, are provided. The ports with the icon ( ) has USB Sleep and Charge functi[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Bac kside The following figure shows the computer's back panel. The backside of the computer LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fa st Ethernet LAN (100 megab its per second, 100BASE-TX). Refer to Chapter 4, O[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Under side The following figure sho ws the underside of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer . The underside of the computer Battery Pack Battery Release Latch Cooling V ent s Battery Pack Lock Hard Disk Cove r Memory Module and Wireless LAN Cover Memory Modul e and Wi[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our F r ont with the display open This section shows the front of the co mputer with the disp lay open. Refe r to the appropriate illustratio n for details. T o open the disp lay , lift the front of the display . Position the displ ay at a comfortable viewing angle. The front of the computer with the display open * [...]

2-8 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Built-in mic rophone The Microphone is used with the Web Camera to talk to other W eb Camera users and to record messages on windows media. Power Button T u rns the compute r on and off and puts it into Hibernation mode and wakes it up from Sleep mode. Mute Button Press this button to Mute volume . (Provided wit[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Optical Disc Driv e An A T API interface controller is used for optical disc operation. When th e computer is accessing a optical disc, an indi cator on the drive glow s. R e gion codes for D VD drive and media Optical disc drive and their associated media are manufactured according to the specifications of six [...]

2-10 User ’s Manual The Grand T our About the HD D VD This section describes the features , us e of HD DVD an d HD DVD Med ia. Summary HD DVD allows users to enjoy video, concerts and other packaged content by taking advant age of its large amount of storage space and high-quality audio and video. HD DVD also allows for the storage of long video [...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our ■ Dolby Digital audio enhancements are only supported by Micro soft ® Windows ® opera ting system. Content with high sample rates of 48 kHz or more are downsampled when output through ei ther the built-in speakers or headphone jack. ■ This device supports AACS (Advanced Access Content System) nextgenerat[...]

2-12 User ’s Manual The Grand T our D VD Super Multi driv e (Suppor ting D VD±R DL) The full-size DVD Super Multi d rive module lets you record data to writable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . HD D VD R OM driv e The full-size HD DVD ROM drive module lets you record data to[...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our HD D VD-RW driv e The full-size HD DVD-RW drive module lets you record data to s as rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72”) HD DVD, 12 cm (4.72”) or 8 cm (3.15”) CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . The read speed is slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the outer edge. CD read 24 speed (m[...]

2-14 User ’s Manual The Grand T our A C ada ptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces th e voltage supplied to the computer . It can auto mati cally adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of ei ther 50 or 60 hertz, enablin g you to use the computer in almo st any country/region. T o recharge the battery[...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our R emote contr oller A remote controller , which is provided with some models, ena bles you to perform some funct ions of your computer from a dist ant location . Y ou can use your remote cont roller wit h Media Center to play CDs, DVDs and videos, to view pictures. The remote controller helps you to control the[...]

2-16 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Power S tart s or terminate th e operating system. This button functi ons like the power button of your computer . By default, the Sleep mode is equivalen t to the power off state of your computer . T o change the se tting, click Star t Æ Control p anel Æ System and Mai ntenance Æ Power Optio ns Æ Choose wh[...]

User ’s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our Using the remote contr oller Some computers include a remote contro l unit, which allows 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. Th e operational angle and distance ar[...]

2-18 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Operational range of the remote controller 30 Degrees 15 Degrees (V ertically) Infrar ed R eceiv er Window 5M 30 Degrees Remote Controller Even if within the effective scope as describe d above, the remo te controller may malfunction or not work correctly in the follow ing cases. ■ When an obstacle stands bet[...]

User ’s Manual 2-19 The Grand T our Installing/R emo ving batteries Be sure to install the provided CR2016 type batte ries before using the remote controller . Th e procedures for installing and removing the batteries vary depending on the type of the remote controller . Check the type and then install or remove the batteries a s instructed. T yp[...]

2-20 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Installing t he batte ries 1. Open the battery co ver on the back side of the remote controller . Opening the battery cover 2. Be sure to place the batteries with correct polarities. Press the battery down to the stopper then push it forw ard to fit into the ba ttery case. Inserting the batter ies 3. Close the [...]

User ’s Manual 2-21 The Grand T our Slim siz e remote controll er 1. Open the battery cover on the back side of the remo te controller . 2. Hold down the stopper and slide th e battery out of batte ry case. Removing the batteries 3. Insert the battery in place. Be sure to place the batteri es with correc t polarities. Press the battery down to th[...]

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User ’s Manual 3-1 Cha pter 3 Getting Star ted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It cove rs the following topics: ■ Installing the battery p ack ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the power ■ Windows Vist a™ setup ■ T urning off the power ■ Rest arting the[...]

3-2 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Installing the ba tter y pac k T o install a battery , follo w the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cabl es connected to the computer . 3. Insert the battery pack. The Batter y Release Latch clicks into pl ace. 4. Secure the Battery Pack Lock to ensu re the battery is lock[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Connecting the A C ada ptor Attach the AC adaptor when you nee d to charge the batte ry or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack wi ll need to be charged before yo u can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connected to a ny power [...]

3-4 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted 2. Connect the AC adaptor' s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the back of the computer . Connecting the adaptor to the co mputer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. Opening the display The display panel can be rotated i n a wide ran ge of angle s for optimal viewing. 1. Lift the p anel u[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted T ur ning on the po w er This section describ es how to turn on the power . Press and hold the computer' s power button for two or three seconds. T urning on the power W indo ws Vi sta™ setup When you first turn on the power , the computer's initial screen is the Microsoft ® Windows Vist a™ S tar[...]

3-6 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted T ur n ing of f the pow er The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut d own (Boot), Hibernatio n or Sleep Mode. Shut Do wn mode (Boot mode) When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is save d and the computer will boot to the ope rating system’s main screen. 1. If you have ent[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode featu re provides the following bene fits: ■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does Hibernation Mo de. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration se t by t he System Sleep M[...]

3-8 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the follo wing conditions: ■ Power is turned back on i mmediately after shutting down. ■ Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical no ise. Hiber nation Mode The hibernation feature sa ves the contents of memory to the hard disk [...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer will enter Hiberna tion mode auto matica lly when you press the power button or close the Display Screen . First, howeve r , ma ke the appropriate settings accord ing to the steps below . 1. Open the Control Panel . 2. Open System and Ma intenanc e and open Power Options [...]

3-10 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted System R eco v er y Options About 1.5GB hidden partition is alloca ted on the hard drive for the System Recovery Options. System R eco v er y Options The Syste m Recovery Option s feature is installe d on the ha rd disk when shipped from the factory . The System Recovery Op tions menu includes some tools to re[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted 3. T urn on your co mputer to open Windows Vista. 4. Insert the (first) blank media in to the tray of the Optical Drive. 5. Double Click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows Vist a desktop, or select the appl ication from S tart menu. 6. After T OSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator starts, select the type of[...]

3-12 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted R estoring the preinstalled software fr om Reco v er y Media If the preinstalled files are damage d, use th e Recovery Media you created, or HDD recovery to restore them. T o restore the opera ting system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below . 1. Load the Recovery Medi a in the opti onal optic[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 Cha pter 4 Oper a ting Basics This chapter gives information on basic op erations including using the T ouchPad, optical media drives, so und system, modem, the wir eless LAN and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer . Using the T ouchP ad T o use the T ouchPad, simp ly touch and move your finger ti p across it[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual Operating Basics For some functions, you can tap the T ouchPad inste ad of pressing a control button. Using the finger print sensor This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrollin g and recognizing finge rprints. By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authenticatio n dev ice, it is no l[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Ho w to swipe the finger Using the following steps when swiping fi ngers for fingerprint registra tion or authentication will help to mi ni mize authenti cation fa ilures: 1. Align the fi rst joint of the finger to the center of the sensor . Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you. 2. Whil[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual Operating Basics P oints to note about the finger print sensor Failure to fo llow these g uidelines might resu lt in (1) damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure, (2) finger recognition problems, or lower finge r recognition success rate. ■ Do not scratch or poke the sensor with yo ur nails or any hard or sharp objects. ?[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics ■ The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique. Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint o r fingerprints are used for identi ficati on. ■ Check sliding p osition and spee d. ■ Fingerprint data is enrolled up to 30~34. ■ Fingerprint data is stored into the nonvolatile me[...]

4-6 User ’s Manual Operating Basics P oints to note about the finger print utility ■ If Windows Vista™’s file encrypti on function EFS (Encryption File System) is used to encrypt a file, t he file cannot be further encrypte d using the encryption function of this software. ■ Y ou can back up the fingerprint data or the information registe[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 7. In case of finger injury or authent ication failure, it is recommended that another fingerp rint also be enrolled. The fo llowing message will be displayed: [We recommended enrollin g at least two fingerprint images.] Click OK and repeat steps 3, 4, 5 a nd 6 with another finger . W indo ws logon via finger p[...]

4-8 User ’s Manual Operating Basics How to enable fingerprint system boot authentication settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the T rueSuite Access Maganer appl ication prior to enabling and configurin g the fin gerprint Pre- OS feature. Check that your fingerprint is enro lled befo re configuring the settings. 1. Swipe [...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics How to enable fingerprint Sin gle Sign-On feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the T rueSuite Access Maganer applicatio n prior to enabling and configuring the fin gerprint Single Sign-On feature. Check that the finger prin t is enrolled before configuring the settings. 1. Swipe your fi[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Ho w to ena ble/disable USB sleep and charge function Y ou can set enable/disable USB sleep and charg e function in HW setup Refer to the USB Sleep and Charg e function in Chapter 7 HW Setup . ■ The “USB Sleep and Char ge function” only works for compatible ports. This function is disabled in the def aul[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Using the W eb Camera This section describ es the bundled webc a m utility , which can capture still and video imag es. The web came ra will auto-run when Wi ndows starts. * Provided with some models Using the software The web camera software is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows Vista; if you n[...]

4-12 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Capture S till Images Click to see a preview of the captured image; yo u can also e-ma il the image. Vi deo Recording Click to prepare for recording. Click again to start recording. One more to stop recording and see preview of the video. Audio Recording Click to start recording, click again to stop and listen[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics Using the micr ophone Y our computer has a built-in microphone that can be used to record monaural sounds into your application s . It can also be used to issue voice commands to applicati ons that supp ort such functions.(Built-in micropho ne is provided with some models) Since your compute r has a b uilt-in [...]

4-14 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Loading discs T o load a disc, follo w the steps below and refer to the figures. 1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer slightly . Pressing the eject button Eject Button[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics b. Pressing the eject butto n will not open the drawe r when the disc drive's power is off. If the power is of f, you can open the drawe r by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightene d paper clip into the e ject hole just to the right of th e eject button. Manual release with the eje[...]

4-16 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 3. Place the disc, label side up, in the draw er . Inserting a disc 4. Press gently at the cen tre of the disc until you feel it click into place. The disc should li e below th e top of the sp ind le, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into p[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Closing the disc drawer R emo ving discs T o remove the disc, follow the steps below and refer to the figure. 1. T o pop the drawer partially open, pr ess the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened. Do not p ress the eje ct button wh ile the comput er is accessing the disc drive. Wai[...]

4-18 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 2. The disc extends slightly over the side s of the drawer so you can hold it. Hold the disc gently by its edges and lift it out. Removing a disc 3. Push the centre of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place. Writing CD/D VD/HD D VD with the D VD Super Multi driv e suppor ting D VD±R D[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics Bef or e writing or r ewriting ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testin g, we suggest th e following manufacturers of CD- R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW /-RAM discs. However , in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewri[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and ge neral use discs. Do not use authoring discs. Only gene ral use discs can be written to by a computer drive. ■ We can support only Format1 of DV D-R DL. Therefore you cannot do the additional writing. If your data is under 4.7GB, we suggest to use DVD-R[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics W hen writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/ -R W , DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+R W disc. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting : ■ Change users in the Win dows ® V ista operating system. ■ Operate the computer for a[...]

4-22 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Writing CD/D VD/HD D VDs on HD D VD-RW driv es Y ou can use the HD DVD-R W dr ive to wr ite data to either CD-R or CD-R W , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-R W , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD-RAM, HD DVD-R, HD DVD-R (Dual layer) discs. This computer is provided with TOSHIBA Disc Creator and Ulead ® DVD Movi[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics Le gal F ootnotes TOSHIBA does not bear respo nsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any C D-R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (D ual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW , DVD-RAM. HD DVD-R. HD DVD-R (Dual Layer) or HD DVD-RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product. ■ Any[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty or da maged, writing o r rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that you check al l discs for dirt or damage before yo u use them. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW , DVDRAM or HD DVD-RW medi a will be affected by the quality of the di[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics ■ Y ou may find that ot her computer DVD-ROM drives or other DVD players may not be able to re ad DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW , HD DVD-R or HD DVDR (Dual Layer) discs. ■ Data written to a CD-R, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), HD DVD-R or H[...]

4-26 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Writing with software other than TO SHIBA Disc Crea tor has not been confirmed, therefore operation with othe r software applications cannot be guaranteed. W hen writing or r ewriting Please observe the foll owing points whil e you write or rewrite data to CD-R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , [...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics T OSHIBA Disc Cr ea tor Note the following limi tations when you use T OSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD-Video cannot be created using T OSHIBA Disc Crea tor . ■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y ou cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator ’s ‘Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player ’ functio[...]

4-28 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure th at the source drive supports recording to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual L ayer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, D VD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW media - if this is not the case then the source disc might not be ba cked up correctly . ■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual La yer), DVD-RW , [...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Ho w to mak e a D VD-V ideo Simplified ste ps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV -Camcorder: 1. Click Æ All Pro grams Æ DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Æ Ulead DVD MovieFacto ry for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory . 2. Insert a DVD-R W or DVD+RW disc in Burner . 3. Click Vi d[...]

4-30 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Impor tant inf or ma tion f or use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD: 1. Editing digital video ■ Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactory . ■ Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory . ■ Operate the computer at Full Power . Do n[...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics 3. About S t raight to Disc ■ Not support to record on DV D-R/+R disc ■ Not support to record DVD+VR format by HDV ■ HDV support to bu rn DVD-Video only ■ DVD-VR format not support to add Menu 4. About recorded DVDs ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for pe rsonal computer s or other DVD players may not be able t[...]

4-32 User ’s Manual Operating Basics R e gion selection T elecommunication regulations vary fro m one region to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem's settings are correct for the region in which it will be used. T o select a region, follo w the steps below . 1. Click start , point to All Programs , TO SH I B A , Netw o[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics Location list for region selection. A submenu appears displaying locatio n information for telephony . Open dialog box, if the m odem and T elephony Current Location region code do not match. A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code an d telephony locati on are incorrect. Modem Sel[...]

4-34 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Connecting the inter nal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the intern al modem cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector . 2. In the same wa y , pull the cable’s other conne ctor out of the computer . Do not pull on the cable or move[...]

User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics Using the FM tuner The availabil ity of this fea ture is d epending on the mo del you purchased . 1. Plug the FM tuner antenna into the FM Anten na jack. Plug FM tuner antenna into the jack Select Star t Æ All Programs Æ FM T uner Utility to start FM sof tware. W ireless communications The computer ’ s wir[...]

4-36 User ’s Manual Operating Basics W ir eless LAN The Wireless LAN feature is not avail able on all models. Where present, it supports the A,B, G and draf t N standards but it is comp atible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequen ce S pread S pectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multipl exing radi o technology that co mplies wi th IEEE8[...]

User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics Bluetooth Stac k for W indows by T OSHIBA (depends on the model purchased) Please note that this software is specifically designed for the follo wing operating systems: ■ Microsoft ® Windows V ista™ Detailed information regard ing the use with these oper ating systems is listed below . Please refer also t[...]

4-38 User ’s Manual Operating Basics If you used the T ask Bar to disable Wireless LAN, you will need to restart the computer to re-enabl e it. Alter natively , you can also follow this procedure: 1. In the Contro l Panel , click System and Maintenance . 2. Click the Device Man ager . The De vice Manager w indow open s. Click Network adaptors . 3[...]

User ’s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable in to a LAN hub connector . Check with your LAN administrator b efore connecting to a hub. Disconnecting LAN cable T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connecto r in the computer's LAN jack and pull out[...]

4-40 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Mo ving the computer The computer i s designed for rugged du rability . However , a fe w simple precautions taken when moving the computer will he lp ensure trouble-free operati on. ■ Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer . Check the HDD indicator on the computer . ■ If a CD/DVD/[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 Cha pter 5 T he K eyboar d The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101 / 102-key keyboard function s can be executed on the compute r . The number of keys on your ke yboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout yo ur c[...]

5-2 User ’s Manual The Keyboard F1 ... F12 function k eys The function keys (not to be confused with Fn ) are the 12 keys at th e top of your keyboard. These keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F12 are calle d function keys because they execute programmed functi ons when pressed. Used i n combination with th e Fn key , keys mark[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + F1 1 to access th e integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with gray markings on the bottom edge become nume ric keypad keys. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys. The powe r on default for both settings is off. Press Fn + F 12 to lock[...]

5-4 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Brightness (decrea ses): T urns the monitor brigh tness down. Brightness (incre ases): T urns the monitor bri ghtness up. Wireless: Switches the active wirele ss devices if the wireless communication sw itch is switche d on. To u c h P a d : Enables or disables the T ouch Pad function. Enable Keypad: Enables or dis[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): Increases the icon size on the desktop or the fo nt size with in one of the supp orted application windo ws. Fn Stic k y k ey (Depends on the model y ou pur chased) Y ou can use the T OSHIBA Accessi bility Utility to make the Fn key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release[...]

5-6 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Ke y p a d ov e r l a y Y our computer 's keyboard does not h ave an independen t numeric keypad, but its numeric keyp ad overlay functions like one. The keys in the centre of the key board with gray letters make up the numeric keypad overlay . The overlay provides the same function s as the numeric keypad on [...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T emporaril y using nor mal k eyboar d (ov er lay on) While using the overlay , you can te mporaril y access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay: 1. Hold Fn and press any other key . All keys will opera te as if the overlay were o ff. 2. T yp e upper-case ch aracters by holdi ng Fn + Shift and press[...]

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User ’s Manual 6-1 Cha pter 6 P o w er and P o wer-Up Modes The computer's power resources in clude the AC ada ptor and interna l batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging an d changing ba tteries, tips for saving battery power , and power u p modes. P o wer conditions The co[...]

6-2 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes P o wer indica tor s As shown in the above table, the Battery . Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status. Batter y indica tor Check the Battery indicato r to determine the status of the battery pack. The fo llowing in dicator [...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes P ow er indicator Check the Power in dicator to determine the power status: Ba tter y types The computer has the follow ing batteries: ■ Battery pack ( 3cell, 6ce ll, or 9cell depending on the mo del.) ■ Real T ime Clock (R TC) battery Batter y pack When the AC adap tor is not conn ected, the comput[...]

6-4 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Battery pack T o ensure that the battery pack maintains it s maximum capacity , op erate the computer on battery po wer at leas t once a month un til the battery pack is fully discharged. Refe r to Exte nding battery life in this chapter for procedures. If the computer is contin uously operated on AC po[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes The charge in the RTC battery is ge tting low or has been exha usted. Y ou will need to se t the date and time with in the BIOS setup using the foll owing steps: 1. Press F2 key - the BIOS setup screen will be displayed. 2. Set the date in System Date . 3. Set the time in System Time . 4. Press F10 key [...]

6-6 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Car e and use of the batter y pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. T akin g proper care of it will he lp ensure longer operat ing time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Foll ow the instru ctions in this secti on carefully to ensure safe operati[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes 8. Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack’ s internal protective device will fail, ca using it to overheat, explode, ig nite or leak caustic l iquids possibly re sulting in death or serious injury . 9. Never let a battery pack become wet. A wet battery[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining bat tery power . If the battery p ack and real time clock battery d ischarge completely , Sleep Mode will not function and data in memory will be lost. Also, the computer might register an incorrect time and date. In this case, connect the AC adaptor to recharge the b[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Tim e The follow ing table shows the approxi mate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the batte ry is extremely hot, it might not charge at all. T o[...]

6-10 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring ba tter y capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored u sing the fo llowing methods. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the task bar ■ Via the Windows Mobility Center window Maximizing ba tter y operating time A battery’s usefulness depends o n how long it can supply power on a singl[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes R etaining da ta with pow er of f When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for th e following approximate time periods. Extending ba tter y lif e T o maximize the life of your battery p ack: ■ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power [...]

6-12 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes R eplacing the ba tter y pac k When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will ne ed to install a new one. The life of the battery pack is generally about 500 recharges. If the Battery indicator flash es orange shortl y after fully recharging the battery , the battery pack needs to[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes Installing the ba tter y pack T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cab les connected to the computer . 3. Insert the battery pack. 4. Ensure the battery pack lock is moved into its locked position. Securing the battery pack Star ting[...]

6-14 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes or if available Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fingerprint with the Fingerprint utility and enable d Fi ngerprint Power on Security . If you would not like to swipe your finger or cannot authenti cate the fingerprint for some reasons, push the BkSp key to skip t[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 Cha pter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to us e T OSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer . T OSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure setting s for General, Password, Displa y , Boot Priority , Keyboard, LAN, and USB. Accessing HW Setup T o run HW Setup, click , All Programs , TOS H I BA , Utilities , HWSetup . HW S[...]

7-2 User ’s Manual HW Setup Password This tab allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. User Passwor d Lets you register a new password or un-register an existing password. Owner S tring This blank field is used to display a message when the password field is displayed on startup. If a password is not registered the message will [...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW S etup Keyboard W ake-up on Key board When this featu re is enabled and the computer is in Sleep Mode, you can turn on the computer by pressi ng any key . It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in Sleep Mode. USB USB Keyboard/Mouse/FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disabl[...]

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User ’s Manual 8-1 Cha pter 8 Optional De vices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versa tility . This chapter describes connection o r installation of the follo wing devices, which are available from your T OSHIBA de aler: Cards/memory ■ ExpressCard ■ SD (Secure Digital) / SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity)[...]

8-2 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Expr essCar d Slot The computer is equipped w ith an Ex pressCard sl ot that can ac commodate one ExpressCard. Inser ting an Expr essCar d One ExpressCard connector is lo cated on the left side of the computer . The computer's hot-in stall feature lets you inst al l ExpressCard while the computer's po[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices R emo ving an Expr essCar d T o remove the ExpressCard, fo llow the steps below . 1. Click the Safety Remove Hardwa re icon on t he T ask Bar . 2. Click the ExpressCard you want to remove. 3. Press the ExpressCard once to extend it. 4. Grasp the extended ExpressCard, and remove it. Removing the ExpressCard ■ [...]

8-4 User ’s Manual Optional Devices SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMOR Y STICK / MEMOR Y STICK PR O/xD Memor y car ds The computer is equipped wi th a multiple digital media card slot th at can accommodate SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK/ MEMOR Y STICK PRO/ xD memory cards. These memory ca rds let you easily transfer dat a from devices, such as digital cameras and Perso[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices Installing a memor y car d T o install a memory card: 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting a memory card R emo ving a memor y car d T o remove a memory card, follow the step s below: 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the T askbar . 2. Select a de vice, then[...]

8-6 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Memor y car d car e 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 designe d so that it can be inserted only one way . Do not try to force the card into the slot. 4. Do[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Memor y e xpansion Y ou can install additional memory i n the computer's memory mo dule socket to increase the amou nt of RAM. This section describes how to install and remove a memory module. Installing a memor y module Follow the steps below to install a memory module. 1. Set the computer to boot mode an[...]

8-8 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Removing the memory module cover 6. Lift one side of the insulator sheet and fit the module's connectors into the computer's connectors at about a 45 degree ang le. Press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection. 7. Push the module down so it lies flat. Latches on either side will click into p[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices 8. Seat the cover and secure it with the screws. 9. Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6, Power and Power- Up Modes . 10. T urn the power on and make sure the added memory is recogni zed. Open System in the Control Panel and click the General tab . Points to note about memory module error If you i[...]

8-10 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Removing the memory module 6. Seat the cover and secure it with screws and repl ace the battery pack. Additional batter y pack Y ou can increase the portability of the computer with additional batte ry packs. If you’re away from an AC powe r s ource and your battery runs low , you can replace it with a fresh[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices Exter n al monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer . The computer supports several video modes. Refer to Appendix B, Displa y Controller a nd Modes . T o conne ct a monitor , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer of f. 2. Connect the monitor to[...]

8-12 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 2. Plug the other en d of the HDMI cabl e into the HDMI out port on your computer . Setting f or display video on HDMI T o view video on th e HDMI device, be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed. Settings for audio on HDMI T o set the audio devi ce to use th[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 Optional Devices Precautions 1. Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the co mputer . There is a possibility that the origina l data will be damaged. There is a particular risk that some frames wil l be deleted in the case of digi tal video transfer . T OSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data. 2. Do n[...]

8-14 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Disconnecting 1. Open the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click. 3. Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i.LINK devi ce. Security loc k Security locks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unaut[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 Cha pter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer fo r dur ability . However , should problems occur , following th e procedures i n this cha pter can help to determine th e cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Pr oblem solvi[...]

9-2 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Preliminar y c hecklist Consider the simp lest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appe ars to be a serious problem. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on th e computer . This includes you r printer and any other external device you ar[...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Har d ware and system c hecklist This section discusses prob lems caused by your computer's hardwa re or attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the fol lowing areas: System star t-up When the computer does no t start pr operly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Pow[...]

9-4 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automa tically , and the following will be disp layed: This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the se lf test is su ccessful, the computer trie s to load the operating system, depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHI[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trouble turnin g on the co mputer w ith the AC adaptor co nnected, check the Battery indicator . Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information. Battery If you suspec t a problem w ith the battery , check the Battery indicator . For information on in dicator and battery o[...]

9-6 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Disposing of PC and PC ba tteries ■ Discard this PC in acco rdance with applicab le laws and regul ations. For further information, contact your local government. ■ This PC con tains rechargeable batte ries. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lo se their ability to hold a charge and you will nee[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting ■ Reformatting the media ■ Reinstalling an operat ing system from the recovery CD-ROM The procedures ab ove delete only the initial part of the data used for file management. This makes the file in visible to the operating system, but the data can still be read by specializ ed utilities. If you dispose of t[...]

9-8 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting L CD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer's setup. Har d disk drive Problem Procedure No display Press hot keys Fn + F5 to change th e display priority , to make sure it is not set for an external monitor . Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Refer to yo ur softwa[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting Rec over y D i s c s D VD Super Multi driv e (Suppor ting D VD±R DL) For more inform ation, refer to Chapte r 4, Operating Basics . Proble m Procedure The following message appears when executing Recovery Disc Creator . "The Recovery Disc Creator can not be launched because th ere is no recovery partition[...]

9-10 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software's needs. Check the CD/DVD documentation. Check th e type of C D/DVD you ar e using. Th e drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-V ideo, [...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting HD D V D-R OM driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Proble m 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 plac e. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD/HD DVD is properly seated.[...]

9-12 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software’ s needs. Check the CD/DVD’s documentation. Check the type of DVD/CD yo u are usin g. The drive supports: ■ DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM ■ DVD-V[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting HD D VD-RW driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Proble m 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 plac e. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD/HD DVD is properly seated. It [...]

9-14 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Some CD/DVD/HD DVD run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software’ s needs. Check the CD/DVD/HD DVD documentation. Check the type of DVD/CD yo u are usin g. The drive supports: ■ DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM [...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting P ointing de vice If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouchPad Proble m Procedure On-screen pointer do es not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to return to its norm[...]

9-16 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting USB mouse USB Also refer to your USB device’s documentation. Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operati on The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it. Make sure the mouse is properly connected[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting USB Sleep and Charge function Proble m Procedure I cannot use the “USB Sleep and Charge function”. The setting of “USB Sleep and Charge function” may be [Disabled]. Ch ange the setting to [Enabled] in the HW Setup. When there is a current overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port[...]

9-18 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Memor y e xpansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. External devices connected to the compatible port s do not work when connected to a comp atible por t. Some external devices may not work[...]

User ’s Manual 9-19 T roubleshooting Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Opti onal Devices , and to yo ur monitor ’s documentation. Modem Proble m Procedure No sound is h eard Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. If problems persist, contact your dealer . Proble m Procedure Monitor does not turn on Make[...]

9-20 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting LAN W ir eless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, con sult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communi cation, re fer to Chapter 4, Op erating Basics . Communication is cut off unexpectedly The computer will automa tically cut off communication when connection with[...]

User ’s Manual 9-21 T roubleshooting Finger print Sen sor ExpressCar d Refer also to Chapter 8, Opti onal Devices . Proble m Procedure Readi ng of the fingerprint was not successful Please tr y again using the correct post ure. Refer to Using the fingerprint sensor in Chapter 4, Operating Basics . T ry the recogni tion process again using anothe [...]

9-22 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting T OSHIBA suppor t If you require any additiona l help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer , you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional tech nical assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be rela ted to so ftware or the operating system, it is importa[...]

User ’s Manual 9-23 T roubleshooting Singapore T OSHIBA Singapore Pte. Ltd. 438B Alexandra Road #06-0 1 Alexandra T echnopark Singapore 1 19968 Spai n TO SHIBA Information Systems, ESP AÑA Parque Empr esarial San Fernan do Edificio Europa, la Plant a, Escalera A 28830 Madrid United St ates of America T OSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 97[...]

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User ’s Manual A-1 A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer's technical specifications. En vir onmental R equir ements Power Requirements Built-in Modem Operating Non-op erating 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 -60 [...]

A-2 User ’s Manual S pecifications Communication specific ations Communication System Data: Full duplex Fax: Half duplex Communication protocol Data ITU-T -Rec (Former CCITT) Bell Fax: ITU-T -Rec (Former CCITT) V .21/V .22/V .22bis/V .32/ V .32bis/V .34/V .90/V . 92 103/212A V .17/V .29/V .27ter/V .21 ch2 Communication Spe ed Data transmission an[...]

User ’s Manual A-3 S pecifications T ransmitting level -10 dBm Receiving level -10 to -40 dBm Input/output impeda nce 600 ohms ±30% Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU-T V .42 Dat a compre ssion MNP class 5 and ITU-T V .42bis Power supply +3.3V (supplied by computer)[...]

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User ’s Manual B-1 A ppendix B Display Contr oller and Modes Display contr oller The display controlle r interprets software commands into hardware commands that tu rn particular pel s on or off. The controller i s an advance d Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Extend ed Graphics Array (XGA) support for the internal LC[...]

B-2 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes V ideo modes The computer su pports video modes defined in the table belo w . If your application offers a selection of mo de n umbers that do not match the numbers on the table, select a mode ba sed on, resolu tion, number of colors and refresh rates. 1. Only for Intel/LCD panel *Only External Moni[...]

User ’s Manual C-1 A ppendix C Wi r e l e s s L A N Car d Specifications Form Factor Mini PCI T ypeIII Comp atibility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANs ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED" logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Networ k Operating System ■ Microsof[...]

C-2 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN Radio Char acteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purchase d ■ T ype of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless ne tworking products have been designed for operation [...]

User ’s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN Suppor ted F r equency Sub-bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countrie s/regions, your Wireless LAN card may support a diff erent set of 2.4 GHz channels. Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales of fice for information about the radio regulati ons that apply in the countrie s/reg[...]

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User ’s Manual D-1 A ppendix D A C P o wer Cor d and Connector s The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the st andards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Cer tification agencies Europe: Length: Minimum 1.7[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, power cords must be VDE type, H0 5VVH2-F and two conductor . For the United S tates and Canada, plug configurati on must be a 2-15P (250 V) or 1-15P (125 V) as designated in the U.S. National Electrical cod e handbook and the Cana dian Electrical Code Part II. The following illustrations [...]

User ’s Manual E-1 A ppendix E Le gal F ootnotes This chapter states the Legal F ootnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this manu al, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers. Descripti on(s) related to this comput er are marked with a blu e *XX in this manual. Clicking on[...]

E-2 User ’s Manual Legal Footnotes ■ use of computer at temperatures ou tside the range of 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (77°F) at hig h al titude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depend ing on the specific comp uter model - please re fer to your comp uter do cumentation or visit the T OSHIBA website at ww[...]

User ’s Manual E-3 Legal Footnotes Ba tter y Lif e Battery life may vary consider ably depending on product mo del, configuration, applications, po wer management se ttings a nd features utilized, as well as the n atural perf orman ce variations produced by the design of i ndividual co mponents. Pu blished battery life numbers are achieved on sel[...]

E-4 User ’s Manual Legal Footnotes W ireless LAN The transmission spee d over the wire l ess LAN and th e distance over w hich wireless LAN can re ach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obst acles, access point design and configuration, and client design a nd software/hardware configurations. [54Mbps is the theoretical[...]

User ’s Manual Gloss ary-1 Glossar y The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for refere nce. Abbreviations AACS: advanced access content system AC: Alternatin g current ACPI: Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface AMT : In tel Active Managemen t T echnology ASCII: American S tandard Code [...]

Glossary-2 U ser ’s Manual Glossary HDMI: high definition multimedi a interface HDMI-CEC: high definiti on multimedia inte rface consumer electronics control IDE: integrated drive electro nics IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engine ers IMSM: Intel Matrix S t orage Manager I/O: input/output IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilob yte LAN: l[...]

User ’s Manual Gloss ary-3 Glossary adaptor: A device that provides a co mpatible connection between two units. For example, the computer ’ s internal disp lay adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector: An intelli[...]

Glossary-4 U ser ’s Manual Glossary buffer: The portio n of the computer’s memory where da ta is tempor arily stored. Buffers of ten compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another . bus: An i nterface for transmission of signals, data or electri c power . byte: The repre sentation of a single character . A sequence of[...]

User ’s Manual Gloss ary-5 Glossary comp atibility: 1) The ability of one compu ter to accept a nd process data in the same manner as another comp uter without modifyi ng the data or the medi a upon which it is bein g transferred. 2) the abil ity of one device to connect to or comm unicate with another system or componen t. components: Element s [...]

Glossary-6 U ser ’s Manual Glossary disk drive: The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer ’s memory . It also writes data from memory to the disk. T o accomplish these ta sks, the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read-write head. disk storage: S toring data on magnetic disk. Data [...]

User ’s Manual Gloss ary-7 Glossary escape guard time: A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which di stinguishes between escapes that are part of th e transmitted data, and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem. execute: T o interp ret and execute an instruction. F: fast infrared: An industry standard that ena[...]

Glossary-8 U ser ’s Manual Glossary hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second. host computer: The computer that controls, regulates, and transmits information to a device or another computer . hot key: The computer ’ s featu re in which certain keys in combination wi th the extended function key , FN, can be used to set s[...]

User ’s Manual Gloss ary-9 Glossary L2 cache: Memory cach e installed on the motherboa rd to help improve processing speed. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory . See also cach e memory , L1 cache. LAN: A group of compu ters or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area an d connected b y a communications link that e[...]

Glossary-10 U ser ’s Manual Glossary non-system disk: A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk. nonvolati le memory: Memory that i s capable of permanently storing information. Turning the computer ’s po wer off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory . numeric keypad overlay:[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary -1 1 Glossary plug and pl ay: A capability with Windows th at enables the system to automatically recognize con nections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in th e computer . pointing device: Any device, such as the T ouchPad or a mouse, that enables you to move the cursor on the screen. port: The el[...]

Glossary-12 U ser ’s Manual Glossary SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices. SD/SDHC Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital de vices such as digit a l cameras a nd Personal Digital Assist ants. serial: Processes tha t occur [...]

User ’s Manual Glossary -13 Glossary Wi- Fi ® : A reg istered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity , and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethe rnet connection u sing wireless communication comp onents. window: A portion of the screen tha t can display its own application, document or d[...]

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User ’s Manual Index-1 Inde x A AC adaptor, 1-4 additional, 1-17 connecting, 3-3 ASCII characters, 5-7 B Battery charging , 6-8 extendin g battery life, 6-11 indicator, 6-1 location, 2- 6 Monitoring capacity, 6-10 real time clock, 1-4, 6-4 safety prec autions , 6-6 save mode, 1-12 types, 6-3 Battery pack, 1-4 additional, 8-10 replacing, 6-12 C Cl[...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual Index K Keyboard, 1- 8, 5-1 emulating keys on enhanced, 5- 2 F1 ... F12 function keys, 5-2 hot keys, 5-3 typewriter keys, 5-1 Windows® special keys, 5-5 Keypad overlay, 1-11, 5- 6 numeric mode, 5-6 temporarily usin g normal keyboard (overlay on), 5-7 turning on th e overlay s, 5-6 L LAN, 1-10, 4- 37 cable types, 4-37 conne[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 Index Processor, 1- 3 R Restarting the computer, 3- 9 S Security lock attaching , 8-14 Sleep Mode, 1-12 setting, 3-6 System automatic, 1-12 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard, 5-2 ScrLock, 5-3 Sound System, 1-9, 4-30 headphone ja ck, 1-9 microphone jack, 1-9 mute h ot keys, 5-3 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree, 1-16 TOSHIBA [...]

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