Toshiba C50-B manual

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Table of Contents Chapter 1 TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and Safety Copyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks .............................................. 1-1 Regulatory Information ......................................................................... 1-2 REACH - Compliance Statement .......................................................... 1-7 Vide[...]

External Display .................................................................................. 4-26 Security lock ........................................................................................ 4-29 Optional TOSHIBA Accessories ........................................................ 4-29 Sound System and Video mode ..................[...]

Chapter 1 TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and Safety This chapter states the Legal, regulatory and safety information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. Copyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks Copyright © 2014 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permissi[...]

The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba Corporation and its affiliates is under license. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other[...]

Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer’s External RGB monitor port, Universa[...]

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/ EC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC for the supplied power adapter. Fur[...]

VCCI Class B Information (Japan Only) この装置は、クラスＢ情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使 用することを目的としていますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン 受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。 取扱説明書に従っ[...]

Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the European Battery Direct[...]

Toshiba meets all requirements of Turkish regulation 28300 “Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment”. AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Toshiba 28300 sayılı Türkiye ''Elektrikle çalişan ve elektronik ekipmanda belirli tehlikeli maddelerin kullanimiyla ilgili kisitlama” yönetmel[...]

Video Standard Notice THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC, THE VC-1 AND MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (I) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE STANDARDS ("VIDEO") AND/OR (II) DECODING AVC, VC-1 AND MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL[...]

5. Products derived from this software may not be called "OpenSSL" nor may "OpenSSL" appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project. 6. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment: "This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in t[...]

This can be in the form of a textual message at program startup or in documentation (online or textual) provided with the package. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright notice, this lis[...]

Copyright 1996-2002, 2006 by David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg Introduction ============ The FreeType Project is distributed in several archive packages; some of them may contain, in addition to the FreeType font engine, various tools and contributions which rely on, or relate to, the FreeType Project. This license applies to all fil[...]

authors (David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg) as the `FreeType Project', be they named as alpha, beta or final release. `You' refers to the licensee, or person using the project, where `using' is a generic term including compiling the project's source code as well as linking it to form a `program' or `executabl[...]

-------------- Neither the FreeType authors and contributors nor you shall use the name of the other for commercial, advertising, or promotional purposes without specific prior written permission. We suggest, but do not require, that you use one or more of the following phrases to refer to this software in your documentation or advertising material[...]

ENERGY STAR ® Program Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR ® compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies. TOSHIBA is a partner in the ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy effici[...]

Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly. Optical disc drive safety instructions Be sure to check the precautions at the end of this section. The drive model employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product[...]

General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the[...]

Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort . It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. It also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress. Heat injury Avoid prolonged phy[...]

Moving the computer While the computer is designed for flexible day-to-day usage you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble-free operation. Make sure all disk/disc activity has ended before moving the computer. Turn off (shut down) the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before mo[...]

A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss, equipment damage, or may result in minor or moderate injury. Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment. User's Manual 1-19[...]

Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information to start using your computer. Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer, taking care to save the box and [...]

Right-click Click the right Touch Pad control button once. Right click the mouse once. Press and hold on the touch screen (only for touch screen models). Double-click Tap the Touch Pad or click the left Touch Pad control button twice. Left click the mouse twice. Tap the touch screen twice (only for touch screen models). HDD or Hard disk drive Some [...]

Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It is also the 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 automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a[...]

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. Figure 2-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug) Figure 2-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug) Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord will be included with the computer depending on the model. 2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on you[...]

Figure 2-4 Opening the display panel 1 1. Display panel Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel. Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer. Do not put your fingers in the gap between the LCD panel and battery pack when closing your LCD, otherwise your fingers might get hurt. Be careful not to open th[...]

Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Power Condition Descriptions section for more information. After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system. Volume cannot be adjusted during Windo[...]

2. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the disk/ disc. If you turn off the power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk. Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could cause loss of data. Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or remove [...]

data, which could interfere with aviation or other systems, possibly causing serious injury. Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data. Do not switch to Sleep Mode while transferring data to external media, such as USB devices, memory media or other external memory devices, as data will be lost. Do not remove the battery pack while the [...]

Press the power button. Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options. When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left off when you shut down the computer. When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the Power indicator will blink amber. If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the overa[...]

Starting Hibernation Mode To enter Hibernation Mode, click Start , point to the arrow ( ) beside the Shut down button and then select Hibernate from the menu. Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to enter Hibernation Mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid. In order to define these settings, you can [...]

Chapter 3 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the computer. Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons) For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section. Please handle your computer carefully [...]

DC IN/Battery indicator The DC IN/Battery indicator shows the condition of the DC IN and the battery's charge - white indicates the battery is fully charged while the power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor. Please refer to the Power Condition Descriptions section for more information on this feature. Power indicator The Po[...]

Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could cause damage or malfunction. Optical disc drive The computer may be configured with a DVD Super Multi drive. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left side of the computer. The USB 2.0 po[...]

Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) ports Two Universal Serial Bus ports, which comply to the USB 3.0 standard, are provided on the right side of the computer. USB 3.0 port is compliant with USB 3.0 standard and backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices. USB 3.0 port(s) may work as USB 2.0 port(s) when operating in USB Legacy Emulation mode. Please note [...]

Back The following figure shows the back of the computer. Figure 3-4 The back of the computer 1 1. Battery pack Product appearance depends on the model you purchased. Battery pack The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. For more detailed information on the use and operation of t[...]

2 Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its "Unlock" position in order to release the battery pack for removal.For more detailed information on removing the battery pack please refer to the Battery section. Cooling vents The cooling vents help the processor to avoid overheating. Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign [...]

Figure 3-6 The front of the computer with the display panel open 5 1 9 8 10 13 11 7 6 7 2 3 4 14 12 1. Wireless communication antennas (not shown)* 8. Battery pack 2. Microphone* 9. Stereo speakers 3. Web Camera LED* 10. Keyboard 4. Web Camera* 11. Touch Pad 5. Display screen 12. Touch Pad control buttons 6. Power button 13. AccuPoint * 7. Display [...]

Web Camera LED The Web Camera LED glows when the Web Camera is operating. Some models are equipped with a Web Camera LED. Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer. You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool. Some models are equipped with a Web Cam[...]

Touch Pad The Touch Pad located in the palm rest is used to control the movement of the on-screen pointer. To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go. Touch Pad control buttons The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse - press the[...]

Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive The capacity of the HDD/SSD varies depending on the model. To check which type of HDD/SSD is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor utility by clicking Start -> All Programs - > TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> PC Health Monitor , and then click PC Information . Please note th[...]

Graphics Processing Unit Graphics processing unit (GPU) performance may vary depending on product model, design configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized. GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode. Legal Footnote (Graphics P[...]

Power on Power off (no operation) AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged • Operates • No charge • LED: white • No charge • LED: white Battery partially charged or no charge • Operates • Charge • LED: amber • Quick charge • LED: amber AC adaptor not connected Remaining battery capacity is above low battery trigger point • O[...]

If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will stop and the DC IN/Battery indicator will go out. When the battery pack's temperature falls to a normal range, charging will resume - this process will occur regardless of whether the computer's power is on or off. Power indicator Check the Power indicator to d[...]

Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, and highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it. Using the Touch Pad The Touch Pad located in the palm rest may support the following gestures: Tap Simply tap your finger on the Touch Pad to act on items on the screen. (Similar to left-click) [...]

Keyboard indicator The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator and NUM LOCK indicator which show the following conditions: When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed. When the NUM LOCK indicator glows, the ten key allows you to enter numbers. Figure 4-1 Keypad indicator 2 1[...]

Special function mode Standard F1- F12 mode Function F2 FN + F2 Decreases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. F3 FN + F3 Increases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. F4 FN + F4 Changes the active display device. To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal displ[...]

3. Press the function key repeatedly to cycle through the available options and release the FN key when the desired option is selected. You can also click the desired option. Special function mode 1. Press the function key repeatedly to cycle through the available options and release it when the desired option is selected. For more information, ple[...]

If an error message appears, reboot the computer. If an error message does not appear, wait a moment for the pointer to stop, then continue operation. Replacing the cap The AccuPoint cap is an expendable item that should be replaced after prolonged use. The spare AccuPoint cap is supplied with some models. 1. To remove the AccuPoint cap, firmly pin[...]

Using Optical Disc Drives The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of disc based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs without an adaptor. For precautions on writing to discs, refer to the Writing discs section. To load discs, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. When the computer’s power is o[...]

3. Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray. Figure 4-4 Inserting a disc 1 1. Laser lens When the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the computer will cover the disc tray slightly. Therefore, you will need to turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the disc tray. After seating the disc, however, make sure it lies flat. Do not touch [...]

When the disc tray pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the disc has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open. 2. The disc extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it. Gently lift out the disc. 3. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. How to remove di[...]

DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once. Writing discs TOSHIBA Disc Creator is provided as writing software with this computer. This utility can be used to write data. You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R, CD- RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs. When writing in[...]

Before writing or rewriting Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of disc media, however, it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates. Please also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. CD-R: TAIYO YU[...]

When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to a media: Always copy data from the HDD/SSD to the optical media - do not use the cut-and-paste function as the original data will be lost if there is a write error. Do not perform any of the following actions: Change users in the Operating Systems. Oper[...]

You 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. You 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. You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-[...]

5. Click the OK button. How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information. TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is only provided with some models. Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER: Notes on use This software can only be u[...]

The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER does not have a parental control function. In order to protect copyrights, the Windows Print Screen function is disabled when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running. (Print Screen functions are disabled even when running other applications besides TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER and when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is minimized.) Please close the T[...]

Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Notes on Using TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER. Screen display and available features may vary amongst videos and scenes. If the menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control window's Top Menu or Menu buttons, Touch Pad and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used. Open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Manual TOSHIBA VID[...]

The computer's RTC battery should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative. The battery can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Care and use of the battery pack This section provides the important safety precautions in [...]

Procedures To recharge a battery pack, connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet - the DC IN/Battery indicator will glow amber while the battery is being charged. Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to char[...]

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer, and to a wall outlet that is supplying power. 3. Charge the battery until the DC IN/Battery indicator glows white. Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity. Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following[...]

The condition of the battery terminals - you should always ensure the terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack. Batteries exhausted time When you turn off the power of your computer with batteries fully charged, the batteries will be exhausted within the following approximate period. Battery type[...]

This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack, and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following steps. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode, as data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it could be lost. In Hibernation Mode, data will be lost if you remove the b[...]

1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer. 2. Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery lock is in its locked position. 3. Turn your computer over. LAN The computer may have built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) or[...]

Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable. The AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use. If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN, the system may hang up. Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable. Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may occur. Do not connect any power supply[...]

The slot does not support Magic Gate functions. Figure 4-8 Examples of memory media Secure Digital (SD) Card microSD card adaptor and microSD card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Points to note about the memory media card SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards comply with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or pla[...]

device such as digital camera or digital audio player that uses the memory cards, not with the format command provided within Windows. Should you need to format all areas of the memory card, including the protected area, you will need to obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system. Media care Observe the following prec[...]

2. Insert the memory media into the memory media slot on your computer. 3. Press the memory media gently until it clicks into place. Figure 4-9 Inserting memory media 2 1 1. Memory media slot 2. Memory media Make sure the memory media is oriented properly before you insert it. If you insert the media in wrong direction, you may not be able to remov[...]

External Display Your computer video capabilities can be enhanced with additional displays. External displays allows you to share your desktop or extend the desktop area. As the port operation of all external monitors have not been confirmed, some monitors may not function properly. Connecting an external display Your computer comes with a built-in[...]

The HDMI out port Some models are equipped with an HDMI out port. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port digitally transfers both video and audio data without reducing the quality. HDMI-compatible external display devices including televisions can be connected via the HDMI port. To connect an HDMI-compatible display device, follow the ste[...]

While data is being read or written. While communication is being carried out. Selecting HD Format To select the display mode, follow the steps as below: 1. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Display -> Change display settings -> Advanced settings -> List All Modes . 2. Select one of the modes at Lis[...]

2. In the Playback tab, select the playback device which you want to switch to. 3. To use the internal speakers on your computer, select Speakers . To use the television or the external monitor that you have connected to the computer, select a different playback device. 4. Click the Set Default button. 5. Click OK to close the Sound dialog. Securit[...]

Universal AC Adaptor If you frequently use your computer at more than one site, it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you. Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased for use as either a spare or replacement. Please refer to the Bat[...]

DTS Sound DTS Sound is provided with some models. DTS Sound™ utilizes advanced patented techniques to retrieve audio cues buried in the original source material and deliver immersive surround sound complete with deep, rich bass and crystal clear dialog. DTS Sound provides the following features: Immersive surround sound with bass and dialog enhan[...]

Speaker Configuration Click the Auto Test button to confirm the internal speakers or the headphone sound is coming from the right direction. Default Format You can change the sample rate and bit depth of sound. Video mode Video mode settings are configured via the Screen Resolution dialog. To open the Screen Resolution dialog, click Start -> Con[...]

Chapter 5 Utilities and Advanced Usage This chapter describes the utilities and special features of this computer, and the advanced usage of some utilities. Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed utilities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on their operation, you may refe[...]

The efficient performance might not be expected with multiple user accounts registered. Only startup from built-in HDD/SSD supports Hi-Speed Start Mode. When system needs to be restarted because of Windows update, drivers update or applications installation, please Shut down or Restart accordingly. If not, those changes will not be reflected to the[...]

Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba This software enables communication between the computer and external Bluetooth devices such as printers and mobile phones. Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed. TOSHIBA eco Utility This computer is equipped with "eco mode". This mode slightly low[...]

TOSHIBA Service Station This application allows your computer to automatically search for TOSHIBA software updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are specific to your computer system and its programs. When enabled, this application periodically transmits to our servers a limited amount of system information, which will be treated in strict accor[...]

Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use. Access each function using the following procedures. *1 To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options . Display automatic power off *1 Th[...]

Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work, you can use this feature to allow you to turn off power to the computer without exiting from your software. Data is maintained in the computer's main memory so that when you next turn on the power, you can continue working right where you left off. Hibernation Mode This feature lets you turn off t[...]

Passwords set by the TOSHIBA Password Utility function are different from the Windows password. User Password To start the utility, point to or click the following items: Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> Password Utility -> User Password User authentication may be required to validate user rights when usin[...]

If you forget your HDD User Password, TOSHIBA will NOT be able to assist you, and your HDD will be rendered COMPLETELY and PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE. TOSHIBA will NOT be held responsible for any loss of any data, any loss of use or access to your HDD, or for any other losses to you or any other person or organization that result from the loss of acces[...]

3. Press ENTER . If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, or if you don’t enter the password within 1 minute, the computer shuts down. In this case, some features that can power on the computer automatically (Wake-up on LAN, Task Scheduler, etc) may not work. You must turn the computer back on to retry password entry. TOSHIBA H[...]

After you changed the settings, a dialog box may appear to prompt you that the changes will take effect after the computer is restarted. Make sure to restart your computer immediately to apply these changes. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumptio[...]

Click the icon ( ) in the notification area, then click the " Enable PC Health Monitor... " message the first time you run the application and " Run PC Health Monitor... " every time thereafter. No matter which method is used, the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor explanation screen will be displayed. Clicking Next will display the &quo[...]

Protection TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active. The hard disk drive head is in a safe position. OFF TOSHIBA HDD Protection is disabled. TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties You can change the TOSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window. To open the window, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Tools [...]

When the TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects computer vibration the Hard Disk Drive head is parked and the 3D object disk rotation will stop. When the head is un-parked the disk will begin to rotate again. The 3D Viewer can be started from the icon in the task tray. This 3D object virtually represents the Computer's internal Hard Disk Drive. This r[...]

Creating Recovery Media Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk Drive System Recovery Options The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory. The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair startu[...]

Do not shut down/log off or Sleep/Hibernate while writing or rewriting the media. Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars. Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand. A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the Hard Disk Drive, and can be copied to[...]

4. Use the up and down cursor key to select the appropriate option from the menu according to your actual recovery media. 5. A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on-screen instructions. If you have previously chosen to remove the recovery partition and are trying to create "Recovery Media", you will see the following [...]

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA has designed this computer for durability, however, should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determine the cause. All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring in the first place. Problem so[...]

Check all cables to ensure they are correctly and firmly attached to the computer - loose cables can cause signal errors. Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins. Check that your disc media is correctly loaded Always try to make detailed notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log - this[...]

Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, you should then check the setup and configuration of your hardware. First run through the items in the preliminary checklist as described previously then, if you still cannot correct the problem, try to identify the source - the next section provides checklists for individual components and peripheral[...]

If you are using the AC adaptor, check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. Verify that the computer is on by looking at the Power indicator. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. Also, try turning the computer off and then on. If you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the computer is receiving[...]

AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN/Battery indicator. Please refer to the Power Condition Descriptions section for further information. Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn’t power the computer Check the connections to make sure that the power cord/adaptor is f[...]

Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attached. If the battery is completely discharged, it will not begin charging immediately, in these instances you should wait a few minutes before trying again. If the battery still does not charge, you should check that the power outlet the AC adaptor is connected to its supplying p[...]

Real Time Clock Problem Procedure The BIOS setting and system date/ time are lost. If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the realtime clock and calendar will stop working. The RTC battery should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative, and then set the date/time in the TOSHIBA Setup Utility by using the fo[...]

Problem Procedure Markings appear on the computer's display panel. These marks may have come from contact with the keyboard and Touch Pad while the display panel has been closed. You should try to remove the marks by gently wiping the display panel with a clean dry cloth or, if this fails, with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. In this latter[...]

Problem Procedure You cannot access a disc in the optical disc drive Make sure the drive’s disc tray is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the disc tray and make sure the disc is properly seated. It should lie flat with the label facing up. A foreign object in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the disc[...]

Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to pointing device operation In this instance the system might be busy - Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while. Double-tapping (Touch Pad) does not work In this instance, you should initially try changing the double-click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. To acce[...]

Problem Procedure Double-clicking does not work In this instance, you should initially try changing the double-click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. To access this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse . 2. Within the Mouse Properties window, click the Buttons tab. 3. Set the double-click s[...]

Problem Procedure No sound is heard Press the function keys to increase or decrease volume. Check the software volume settings. Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure. Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound device is enabled and that the device is properly [...]

Problem Procedure No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. Press the function key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal display only. Check to see if the external monitor is connected. When the external monitor is set as the primary display device in exte[...]

Wireless LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access Wireless LAN Make sure the computer's Wireless communication function is on. If problems persist, contact your LAN administrator. Bluetooth Problem Procedure Cannot access Bluetooth device Check to ensure the computer's Wireless Communication function is on. Check to ensure the Bluetooth Manage[...]

TOSHIBA technical support If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related, visit TOSHIBA technical support website http://www.toshiba.co.jp/worldwide/ User's Manual 6-15[...]

Chapter 7 Appendix Specifications This section summarizes the computer’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Physical Dimensions shown below do not include parts that extend beyond the main body. The physical dimensions may vary depending on the model you purchased. Size Approximately 379.0 (w) x 257.9 (d) x 16.9 ~ 23.9 (h) millimeters [...]

External RGB monitor port pin assignment 6 10 1 5 15 1 1 Pin Signal Name Description I/O 1 CRV Red Video Signal O 2 CGV Green Video Signal O 3 CBV Blue Video Signal O 4 Reserved Reserved 5 GND Ground 6 GND Ground 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground 9 +5V Power Supply 10 GND Ground 11 Reserved Reserved 12 SDA Data Signal I/O 13 HSYNC Horizontal Sync Signal O [...]

Certification agencies China: CQC U.S. and Canada: UL listed and CSA certified No. 18 AWG, Type SVT or SPT-2 Australia: AS Japan: DENANHO Europe: Austria: OVE Italy: IMQ Belgium: CEBEC The Netherlands: KEMA Denmark: DEMKO Norway: NEMKO Finland: FIMKO Sweden: SEMKO France: LCIE Switzerland: SEV Germany: VDE United Kingdom: BSI In Europe, two conduct[...]

Australia AS approved Europe Approved by the appropriate agency Canada CSA approved China CCC approved Information for Wireless Devices Wireless Technology Interoperability The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) /Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology, and is complian[...]

http://www.pc.support.global.toshiba.com if you have any questions about using Wireless LAN or Bluetooth Module. In Europe visit http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm Wireless Devices and your health Wireless products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless [...]

Always turn off wireless functionality if the computer is near automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors. Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment, possibly resulting in serious injury. It may not be possible to make a network connection to a specified network name using the ad hoc network functi[...]

The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high-density materials. Range is also impacted due to "obstacles" in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor us[...]

Information regarding the use of this software with these operating systems is listed below, with further details being contained with the electronic help files supplied with the software. This Bluetooth Stack is based on the Bluetooth specification, depending on the model you purchased. However, TOSHIBA cannot confirm the compatibility between any[...]

Luxembourg: Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply. Norway: Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund. Russian Federation: - Only for indoor applications. Restrictions for Use of 5150-5350MHz Frequencies in Europe Italy: - For privat[...]

Russian Federation: Limited e.i.r.p 100mW. Permitted to use only for indoor applications, closed industrial and warehouse areas, and on board aircraft. 1. Permitted to use for local networks of aircraft crew service communications on board aircraft in area of the airport and at all stages of flight. 2. Permitted to use for public wireless access lo[...]

The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea[...]

Article 14 The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act. The low power radio-fre[...]

1. 2.4 : This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4GHz. 2. DS : This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. 3. OF : This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 4. 4 : The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 5. : This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400MHz to 2,483.5MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification [...]

Intel ® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 The Name of the radio equipment: 3160NGW DSP Research, Inc. Approval Number: D130092003 The following restrictions apply: Do not disassemble or modify the device. Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. Radio approvals for wireless devices This equipment is approved to the radio standard by[...]

CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions: use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video applications use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections use of complex modeli[...]

system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other factors. If your computer is configured with more than 3 GB memory, the memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only (depending on the computer’s hardware specifications). This is correct because the o[...]

Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode. Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen. Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) performance may vary depending on product model, design configuration, applications, powe[...]

CMOS: Complementary Metal-oxide Semiconductor CPU: Central Processing Unit DC: Direct Current DDR: Double Data Rate DIMM: Dual Inline Memory Module DVD: Digital Versatile Disc DVD-R: Digital Versatile Disc-recordable DVD-RAM: Digital Versatile Disc-random Access Memory DVD-R DL: Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD-ROM: Digital Versatil[...]

OCR: Optical Character Recognition (Reader) PC: Personal Computer PCI: Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA: Personal Computer Memory Card International Association RAM: Random Access Memory RGB: Red, Green, and Blue RFI: Radio Frequency Interference ROM: Read Only Memory RTC: Real Time Clock S/P DIF: Sony/philips Digital Interface Format SD: S[...]

Index A AC adaptor additional 4-30 connecting 2-3 DC IN 19V jack 3-4 B Battery extending life 4-19 monitoring capacity 4-18 real time clock 3-10, 4-15 save mode 5-5 types 4-15 Battery pack replacing 4-19 Bluetooth Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba 5-3 C Cleaning the computer 1-17 Cooling vents 3-4, 3-6 D DC IN/Battery indicator 3-12 Display au[...]

L LAN cable types 4-21 connecting 4-21 M Media care Card care 4-24 Memory card care 4-24 memory media card inserting 4-24 removing 4-25 Memory media slot 4-22 Moving the computer 1-18 MultiMediaCard removing 4-25 O Optical Disc Drive P Password power on 5-5 Starting the computer by password 5-8 Supervisor 5-8 user 5-7 Power conditions 3-11 Hibernat[...]

T TOSHIBA Disc Creator 4-11 TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert Utility 5-3 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 5-1 U USB device problems 6-11 V Video mode 4-32 Video RAM 3-10 W Web Camera 3-8 Wireless communication 7-5 User's Manual Index-3[...]