Toshiba L670D manual

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    User ’ s Manual Satellite L670/ Satellite Pro L670/ Satellite L670D/ Satellite Pro L670D Satellite L675/ Satellite L675D series[...]

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    User ’s Manual ii T able of Content s Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi T rademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    User ’s Manual iii Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Getting S t arted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    User ’s Manual iv Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Monitoring of power conditi on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    User ’s Manual v Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Copy Protection*9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G- 4 Glossary Index[...]

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

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    User ’s Manual vii Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series ConfigFree is a trademark of T oshiba C orporation. Wi-Fi is a registered trade ma rk of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are tradema rks of Mu ltiMediaCard Association. xD-Picture Card is a trademark[...]

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    User ’s Manual viii Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Cont act Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Bouleva rd Irvine, California 9261 8-1697 T elephon e: (949) 583-3000 EU Declar atio n of Confor mity This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance wi th the relate d European Directives. Res[...]

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    User ’s Manual ix Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series W orking environment This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (Electromag netic Compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called "Residential, commercial and light industry environments". TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working envir[...]

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    User ’s Manual x Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Following information is only for T urkey: ■ Compliant with EEE Regulations: T oshiba meets all requirements of T urkish regulation 26891 "Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electroni c equipment". ■ The number of possibl[...]

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    User ’s Manual xi Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series However , due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approv al does not, of itself, give an unconditional assu rance of succes sful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should con[...]

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    User ’s Manual xii Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for T elecommunications Equipment. This label is located on the module. A05-0413001[...]

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    User ’s Manual xiii Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Pursuant to FC C CFR 47 , Part 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information: ■ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem ■ The registration number t hat is lo[...]

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    User ’s Manual xiv Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Fax branding The T elephone Consumer Pro tection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful fo r any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or botto m of each tr a[...]

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    User ’s Manual xv Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series 3. The standard connecting arra ngement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ1 1C. The IC registration number of the modem is shown below . IC: 4005B-DELPHI Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem w arning notice for Au stralia Modem[...]

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    User ’s Manual xvi Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ■ The grant of a T elepermit for a device in no way indicates T elecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions. In pa rticular the higher speeds at which this modem[...]

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    User ’s Manual xvii Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series ■ When used in the Auto Answe r mode, the S0 register must be se t with a value of 3 or 4. This ensures: a/ A person calling your modem wi ll h ear a short burst of ring ing before the modem answers. This confirms that the call has been successfully switch ed through [...]

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    User ’s Manual xviii Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series The T elepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the sales literature, as require d in PTC 100. The charge for a T elepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charge of $337.50 is payable w here an asse ssment is based on reports agains[...]

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    User ’s Manual xix Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries ■ Discard this compu ter in acco rdance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, t[...]

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    User ’s Manual xx Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Optical disc drive safety instructions TEAC DVD Super Multi without/with Label Flash DV-W28S- VTJ/DV -W28S-VTK Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this secti on. ■ The DVD Super Multi drive model employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of [...]

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    User ’s Manual xxi Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Panasonic DVD Super Multi without/wit h Label Flash UJ890A/UJ890E ■ The DVD Super Multi drive model employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read this instruction ma nual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever requ[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxii Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series HLDS DVD Super Multi without/with Label Flash G T30N/G T30F ■ The DVD Super Multi drive model employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read this instruction ma nual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require m[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxiii Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Panasonic BD Writer with Label Flash UJ240E ■ The BD Writer drive employs a lase r system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction manual carefully and re tain for future reference. Should the unit ev er require ma intenance, contact an a[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxiv Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series Panasonic BD Combo with Label Flash UJ141E ■ The BD Combo/BD-R/RE drive empl oys a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read this instruction ma nual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact a[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxv Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully a nd keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxvi Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D/L675/L675D series OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråini ng överstigande gränsen för laserkl ass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallist a lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CO[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite L670 /Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670 D/L675/L675D Series compu ter . This powerful notebook computer provides excelle nt expansion capability , in cludes multimedia functionality , and is designe d to provide years of reliable, high- performance computing. This manual tel ls h[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxiii Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D series Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer . The indicator pane l also uses icon s to identify the comp onent s it is providin g informatio n on. Keys The keyboard keys are used in th e te xt to describe many computer operations. A distincti ve typeface i[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxiv Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D series T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: Star t The word " Sta rt " refers to the " " button in Windows 7. HDD or Hard disk drive Some models are equipped with a "Solid S tate Drive (SSD)" instead of a hard disk drive. In this ma[...]

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

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    User ’s Manual xxvi Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D series Creating a computer-friendly environm ent Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any ot her items yo u are us ing, such as a printer . Leave enough space around the comput er and o ther equipment to provide adequate venti lation. Other wise,[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxvii Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D series Pressure or imp act damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the com puter or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer's compone nts or otherwise cause it to malfuncti on. Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mob ile phones can inte rfere[...]

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

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    User ’s Manual 1-2 Getting S tarted Sof tware The following Wi ndows ® operating system and uti lity sof tware are pre- installed. ■ Windows 7 ■ Windows XP/Vista (for Satellite Pro series) ■ TOSHIBA V alue Added Package ■ TOSHIBA HW Setup ■ TOSHIBA Flash Cards Support Utility ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ Corel DVD MovieFacotry f[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-3 Getting S tarted Getting St arted This section provides basic information to start using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the power ■ S t arting up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta rting the comput er ■ System Recover[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-4 Getting S tarted Connecting the A C adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connected to any power sourc[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-5 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 1-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the left of the computer . Figure 1-3 Connecting the DC o[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    User ’s Manual 1-12 Getting S tarted ■ Press the power button and hold it do wn for four seconds. Once the computer has turned itself off, wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning the power on again by pressing the power button. System Recovery Opti ons There is a hidden partition allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recov[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-13 Getting S tarted System Recovery This section describes the creatio n of Recovery Media and their use. Creating Recovery Media This section describes how to crea te Recovery Media. A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to eit her DVD or USB Flash Memory by using [...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-14 Getting S tarted 4. Double click the Re covery Media Creator icon on the Windows 7 desktop, or select the appl ication from Start Menu. 5. After Recovery Media Creator starts , select the type of media and the title you wish to copy , and then click the Create button. Restoring the pre-in sta lled sof tware from the Recovery h[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-15 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-inst alled sof tware from your crea ted Recovery Media If the pre-installed files are damaged , you are able to either use the Recovery Media you have created or the hard disk drive recovery process to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it. T o perform th[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various co mponen ts of the computer - it is recommended that you beco me famili ar with each before you operate the computer . Front with the display closed The following fig ure shows the computer ’ s front with its displa y panel in the closed position. Product appearan[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s left side. Product appearance depends on th e model you purchased. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer 1. DC IN 19V jack 5. eSA T A/USB combo port 2. Cooling vents 6. HDMI out port 3. External monitor port 7. Bridge media slot 4. LAN jack 1 2 3 4 5 6 [...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our External monitor port This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port.This port allows you to conne ct an external monitor to 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), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 1[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Keep foreign metal objects, such as scr ews, staples and paper clips, out of the Bridge media slot. Foreign metal ob jects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury .[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. Product appearance depends on th e model you purchased. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer 1. Headphone jack 4. Optical disc drive 2. Microphone jack 5. Modem jack 3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports 6. Security lock slot 1 2 4 5 3 6[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Back The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back. Product appearance depends on th e model you purchased. Figure 2-4 The back of the compu ter Optical disc dri ve The computer is configured with a tray ve rsion of the DV D Super Multi drive, or a BD W riter d rvier or BD Combo drive. The full-size drive p[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou should ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. Product appearance depends on th e model you purchased. Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer 1. Battery lock 4. Battery release[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Battery release latch Slide and hol d this latch in to its 'Unlock' position in order to release th e battery p ack for re moval. For more detailed information on removing the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes . Cooling vents The cooling vents help keep the processor from[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Front with the display op en This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display , lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you. Product appearance depends on th e model you purchased. Figure 2-6 The front of the computer with th e display[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Wireless LAN antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN antennas. Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer . Y ou can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a commu nication tool such as Windows Live Mes[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our Indicators This section explains ind icator functions. System indica tors LED system indicators next to their resp ective icons, glow when specific computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators Keyboard Y our computer may intergrated with two kinds of keyboards: A4 size keyboard which provi[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our DC IN The DC IN indicator normally glows white when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor . However , If the output voltage from the adaptor is abnorm al, or if the computer' s power supply malfunctions, this indi cator will flash amber . Power The Power indicato r normally glows wh i[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The following figure shows the positions of th e CAPS LOCK indicator and the NUM LOCK indicator . Figure 2-8 Keypad indicators Optical disc drives The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive or BD writer or BD-Combo drive. A Serial A T A interface controll er is used for 12cm (4.[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our Region codes for DVD drives an d media DVD Super Multi drives and their a ssociated media are manu factured according to the specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matc hes your drive, otherwise it will not play prope rly . W rit able disc s This section describes the[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our DVDs ■ DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R (Dual Layer) and DVD+R (Double Layer) discs can be written o nly once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. ■ DVD-RW , DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once. BDs ■ BD-R, BD-R(DL) discs can be writte n only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or c[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-16 The Grand T our DVD Supe r Multi drive The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module al lows you to record data to recordable CD's and DVD's as well as run 12cm(4.72") and 8cm(3.15") CD's and DVD's wi thout using an a daptor . The read speed i s slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the outer [...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automat ically adjust to any voltage rang ing from 90 to 264 volts and to a frequency of 47 to 63 hertz, enabling you to use this computer in almost all country/region. Th e adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer. T o recharge the ba[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Hardware This section describes the hardware of your computer . The actual specifications ma y vary depending on the model you purchased. Processor Chipset CPU Y our comp uter is equipped with one processor and processor type that varies depen ding on the model. T o check which type of [...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-2 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory Slot s Support PC3-10600 (works as PC3-8500)/PC3- 8500/PC3-6400 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots of below models: Mobile Intel ® HM55 Express Chipset Mobile Intel ® HM57 Express Chipset Mobile Intel ® PM55 Express Chipset Maximum system memory s[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Vi deo RAM Video RAM depends on the model you purchased. Mobile Intel ® HM55 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel ® HM57 Express Chipset model/ Video RAM capacity shares with main memory ,and the proportion dep ends on Dynamic VideoMemory T echn ology . Mobile Intel ® PM55 Express Chipset model[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-4 Hardware, Utilities and Options Power If your computer is conf igured with more than 3 GB memory , the memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only (depending on the computer ’s hardwar e specifications). This is correct because the operating system usually displays t he available memory instead of the physical memo r[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-5 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disks Optical disc drive Hard disk dr ive or Solid st ate drive This computer is equipped with one of the following hard disk drive (HDD) types. The capacity of each hard disk drive model is diff erent. ■ HDD 5400rpm ■ 250GB ■ 320GB ■ 400GB ■ 500GB ■ 640GB 7200rpm ■ 500GB Please not[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-6 Hardware, Utilities and Options Display The computer's internal disp lay panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can b e set to a wide range of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability . Display Power Saving T echnology Y our model may include the Displ ay Po wer Saving T echnology feature that can sav[...]

  • Page 71

    User ’s Manual 3-7 Hardware, Utilities and Options Star t → All Programs → Cat alyst Control Center → C CC - Advanced In this control center , 1. Click Graphics at the upper left, and then sel ect PowerPlay™ from the drop-down menu. 2. Select the Enable PowerPlay™ check box, and then select the Enable V ari-Bright™ check box. If you w[...]

  • Page 72

    User ’s Manual 3-8 Hardware, Utilities and Options Communications Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the computer more con venient to use. Access each function using the following proce dures. *1 T o access the Power Options, click St ar t → Control Panel → Sy[...]

  • Page 73

    User ’s Manual 3-9 Hardware, Utilities and Options Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program. Display au tomatic power off *1 This feature au tomaticall y cut s off power to the computer's display panel when there is no keyb[...]

  • Page 74

    User ’s Manual 3-10 Hardware, Utilities and Options Heat dispersal *1 T o protect against overheating, the processor has an internal temperature sensor so that, if the computer's internal temperature rise s to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on o r the processing speed is lowered. This can be specified in the Power Opti ons. If th[...]

  • Page 75

    User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Hardware, Utilities and Options T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to enlarge or redu[...]

  • Page 76

    User ’s Manual 3-12 Hardware, Utilities and Options Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed uti lities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on their operation, please refer to each utility's online manu al, help files or README.TXT file. * Y ou may not have all the uti[...]

  • Page 77

    User ’s Manual 3-13 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides access to specific tools, utiliti es and applications that make the use and con figuration of the computer easier . TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communi[...]

  • Page 78

    User ’s Manual 3-14 Hardware, Utilities and Options Corel DVD MovieFactory for TOS H I B A Corel DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA allows users to instantly create Blu- ray disc movie, DVD video or slideshow discs via a user-friendly wizard interface with s pecific task oriented features. The Labelflash™ feature is also supported which allows text a[...]

  • Page 79

    User ’s Manual 3-15 Hardware, Utilities and Options WinDVD BD for TOS H I B A This sof tware is provided for play back of Blu-ray Disc. It has an on-screen interface and fu nctions. Click St art → All Programs → Corel → Corel WinD VD BD . TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert Utility This utility includes wizard functions to monitor the Disk Drive operatin[...]

  • Page 80

    User ’s Manual 3-16 Hardware, Utilities and Options Optional devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This section describes the connection or installation of the following devices: Cards/memory ■ Bridge medi a slot ■ Secure Digital™ (SD) Card (SD me mory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory [...]

  • Page 81

    User ’s Manual 3-17 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-1 Examples of memory media Memory media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media. Points to note about the SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards comply with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), which is a technology adop[...]

  • Page 82

    User ’s Manual 3-18 Hardware, Utilities and Options ■ The maximum capacity of SD memo ry cards is 2GB. The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB. Memory media format New medi a cards are f ormatted according to specific standards. If you wish to reformat a media card, be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards. Formatting an S[...]

  • Page 83

    User ’s Manual 3-19 Hardware, Utilities and Options Ins er tin g a me mory media The following instru ctions apply to all types of supported media device s. T o insert a memory media , follow the step s as det ailed below: 1. T urn the memory media so that the contacts (met al areas) are face down. 2. Insert the memory medi a into the Brid ge med[...]

  • Page 84

    User ’s Manual 3-20 Hardware, Utilities and Options 3. Grasp the media and remove it. Figure 3-3 Removing memory media Additional mem ory modu le Y ou can install additional memory into the computer in orde r to increase the amount of system memory that is avai lable. This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules. 1. Br[...]

  • Page 85

    User ’s Manual 3-21 Hardware, Utilities and Options ■ Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the followi ng conditions. a. The computer is turned on. b. The computer was shut down in either Sleep or Hi bernation Mode. c. Wake-up on LAN is enabled. ■ Be careful not to let screws o[...]

  • Page 86

    User ’s Manual 3-22 Hardware, Utilities and Options Point to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer , the Power indicator will flashes (on for 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds) in the following ways; ■ If there is an error in only Slot A: repeatedly flashes amber twice, then white.[...]

  • Page 87

    User ’s Manual 3-23 Hardware, Utilities and Options 6. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off. Figure 3-4 Removing the memory module cover 7. Align the notch of the memory modul e with that of the memory slo t and gently insert the module in to the slot at about a 45 d egree angle before holding it down until the l[...]

  • Page 88

    User ’s Manual 3-24 Hardware, Utilities and Options 8. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one scre w . Figure 3-6 Seating the memory module cover 9. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Powe r-Up Modes, if required. 10. Turn your co mputer over . 1 1. Turn the comput[...]

  • Page 89

    User ’s Manual 3-25 Hardware, Utilities and Options 4. T urn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, if required). 5. Loosen the one screw securing the memory module cover in place - please note that this screw is attached to th e cover in order to p[...]

  • Page 90

    User ’s Manual 3-26 Hardware, Utilities and Options External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external mo nitor port on the computer . T o connect a monitor , follow the steps as detailed below: Connecting the monitor cable 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port [...]

  • Page 91

    User ’s Manual 3-27 Hardware, Utilities and Options HDMI A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer . T o connect monitor , follow the steps as det ailed below: Connecting the HDMI out port 1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port of the HDMI device. 2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI o[...]

  • Page 92

    User ’s Manual 3-28 Hardware, Utilities and Options Select HD Format T o select the display mode, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Click Start and click Control Panel . 2. Click Appearance a nd Personalization . 3. Click Display . 4. Click Change dis play settings . 5. Click Advanced settings . 6. Click List All Modes . 7. Select the one of[...]

  • Page 93

    User ’s Manual 3-29 Hardware, Utilities and Options USB FDD Kit The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer's USB ports. Figure 3-10 The USB floppy diskette drive Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive T o connect the drive, plug the floppy diskette drive’s USB c[...]

  • Page 94

    User ’s Manual 3-30 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disconnecting the USB fl oppy diskette drive When you have finished using the USB floppy diskette drive, you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the Disk-In-Use Indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy diskette activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safel[...]

  • Page 95

    User ’s Manual 3-31 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disconnecting an eSA T A device When you have finished using an eSA T A de vice, you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the i ndicator lig ht of an eSA T A devi ce to go out to make sure all activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on t[...]

  • Page 96

    User ’s Manual 3-32 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-13 Security lock Optional accessories Y ou are able to add a numb er of options and accessories in order to ma ke your computer even more powerful and convenient to use . For reference, the following list details some of the items that are avai labl e from your reseller or TOSHIBA deale[...]

  • Page 97

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

  • Page 98

    User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics T ouch Pad Gesture Please refer to the touch pad settings in mouse properties. We b C a m e r a Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your compute r . Y ou can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger . T O[...]

  • Page 99

    User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Using TOSHIBA W eb Camera Application TOSHIBA W eb Camera Application is pre-config ured to start when you turn on Windows ® 7; if you need to restart it go to Start → All Programs → TOS HI BA → Utilities → W eb Camera Application . Figure 4-3 Using the Software ■ Do not point the web came ra directl[...]

  • Page 100

    User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics Using the T OSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verificati on library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows. The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like, which makes the login process easier . Disclaimer T oshiba does not guarantee that the fa c[...]

  • Page 101

    User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIA TES A ND SUPPLIERS SHALL HA VE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE T O OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DA T A, NE TWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOV ABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT , EVEN IF AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF . How to register the Face [...]

  • Page 102

    User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics 9. Register the account. Fill in all the fields. 10. The Mana gement screen is displayed. The registered account name wi ll be displayed. Clicking on it wi ll cause the captured image of your face to be displayed on the left. How to Dele te the Face Re cognition D at a Delete image data, account information, an[...]

  • Page 103

    User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 5. V erificatio n will be performed. If the authentication is successful, the image data taken in step 4 will be faded in and placed over one another . ■ If an error occurs during authentication, you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen. 6. The Windows Welcome screen will be displayed, and will be logg[...]

  • Page 104

    User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Loading discs T o load C Ds/DVDs/ BDs, follow th e step s as det ailed bel ow: 1. When the computer ’s power is on, press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly . 2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully op ened. Figure 4-4 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 3. L[...]

  • Page 105

    User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/ DVD/BD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD/BD should lie belo w the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. Figure 4-6 Closing the CD/DVD/BD disc tray When the di[...]

  • Page 106

    User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics Removing discs T o remove the CD/DVD/BD, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. T o pop the disc tray partially open, press th e eject button. Gently pull the disc tray out until it is fully opened. 2. The CD/DVD/BD extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it. Gen tly lif t out the CD/[...]

  • Page 107

    User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics How to rem ove CD/D VD/BD w hen the disc tray w ill not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off. If the power is off, you can open the disc tray by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole near the eje ct b[...]

  • Page 108

    User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics Import ant message Before you write or rewrite to an y of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi drive or BD drive, please read and follow all of the setup an d operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that the DVD Super Multi drive or BD drive may not function properly , [...]

  • Page 109

    User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD- R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW , DVD- RAM, BD-R, BD-R(DL), BD-RE and BD-RE(DL) media, however , it must be noted that disc qua[...]

  • Page 110

    User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics BD-Combo drive DVD-RW : DVD S p ecifications for Recordable Disc for V ersion 1.1 or version 1.2Victor Comp any of Japan, Lt d. (JVC) (for 2x, 4x and 6x speed media) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. (for 2x, 4x and 6x speed media) DVD+RW : MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. (for 2.4x, 4x and 8x speed media) [...]

  • Page 111

    User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics BD Writer drive DVD-RW : DVD S p ecifications for Recordable Disc for V ersion 1.1 or version 1.2Victor Comp any of Japan, Lt d. (JVC) (for 2x, 4x and 6x speed media) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. (for 2x, 4x and 6x speed media) DVD-RAM: (DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for V ersion 2.0, V ers ion 2.1[...]

  • Page 112

    User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty or damaged, wr itin g or rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that you check a ll discs for dirt or damage before you use them. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+R W or DVD- RAM media will be affected by the quality of the disc itself a[...]

  • Page 113

    User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics ■ Y ou ma y find that ot her computer DVD-ROM drives or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Laye r), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW discs. ■ Data written to a CD-R, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD+R or DVD+R (Double Layer) discs cannot be deleted eith er in whole or [...]

  • Page 114

    User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics When w riting or re writing Please observe the followin g points whil e you write or re write data to CD-R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM media: ■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the cut-and-paste functio[...]

  • Page 115

    User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics ■ Y ou cannot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD-R, DVD- R (Dual Layer) or DVD-RW media using the 'Disc Backup' function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y ou canno t back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW media using the 'Disc Backup' function o[...]

  • Page 116

    User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics 3. Select File Open or Full Comp are mode. 4. Click the OK button. How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information. ■ Opening the TOSHIBA Disc Creator Manual Star t → All Programs → TOS HI BA → CD&DVD Applications → Disc [...]

  • Page 117

    User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics How to make a Blu-ray disc Movie 1. Click Start → All Programs → DVD MovieF actory for T OSHIBA → DVD MovieFactory Launcher to launch DVD MovieFacto ry . 2. Click Create Video Disc → New Project to invoke 2 nd Launcher , choose Blu-ray , then in voke DVD MovieFactory . 3. Add source from HDD Disk by cl[...]

  • Page 118

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

  • Page 119

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

  • Page 120

    User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics Display Devices & Audio 1. "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER" will only run when "Colors" is set to "T rue Color (32 bit)". Click Start → Control Panel → Appearance and Personalization → Disp lay → Adju st resolution , click "Advanced settings", select "Monitor"[...]

  • Page 121

    User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics 2. Select Star t → All Programs → TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER to start "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER". Operating TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER Notes on Using "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER". 1. Screen display and avail able features may vary a mongst DVD-Videos and scenes. 2. If the menu is opened in the Di splay Area usi [...]

  • Page 122

    User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics ■ Do not playback Blu-ray Disc while recording television programs using "Windows Media Center " "My TV" or other applications. Doing so may cause Blu-ray Disc playback or television program record ing errors. In addition, if pre-scheduled recording starts during Blu-ray Disc playback it [...]

  • Page 123

    User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Open WinDVD BD for T OSHIBA HELP WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA features and instructions are also explained in detail in "WinDVD Help". Use the following procedu re to open "WinDVD Help". ■ Click the"Corel Guide" button ( ) in the Displa y Area and select "Launch Help" bu tton[...]

  • Page 124

    User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics 5. Never use a pencil fo r writing on a fl oppy diskette label as the dust from the pencil lead co uld cause a system malfunction if it found its way onto the computer's compone nts. In this inst ance, always use a felt-tipped pen and write the label first before applyin g it to the floppy diskette. 6. Ne[...]

  • Page 125

    User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Adjusting System V olume Y ou can co ntrol the overall level of sound using Windows V olume Mixer . T o launch V olume Mixer , follow the steps below . 1. Locate the Speaker icon on the task tray . 2. Right-click the Speaker icon on the task tray . 3. Select Open V olume Mixer from the menu. Click the Device b[...]

  • Page 126

    User ’s Manual 4-30 Operating Basics When you first launch the Realtek Audio Manag er , you wi ll see following device tabs. Speakers is the default output de vice. Microp hone is the default input device. T o chang e the default device, click the Set Default Device button under the chosen device t ab. ■ Speakers is the default output device. S[...]

  • Page 127

    User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics Microphone Ef fects Microphone Effect s are only found within Microphone window . ■ Noise Suppression reduces background noise and fa n noise. ■ Acoustic Echo Cancellation reduces feedback and feedbak echo. Default Format Y ou can ch ange the sample rate and bit depth of sound. Modem This section describes[...]

  • Page 128

    User ’s Manual 4-32 Operating Basics 3. Click the icon with the p rimary (left) mouse button to d isplay a list of regions that the modem su pports, together with a sub-menu which details telephony location information - a check mark will appe ar next to the currently selected region and telephon y location. 4. Select either a region from the reg[...]

  • Page 129

    User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics Connecting the m odular cable T o connect the modem's modular cable, follow the steps as detailed below : 1. Plug the end of the modular cable into the computer's modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a te lephone jack. Figure 4-9 Connecting the internal modem If you are using t[...]

  • Page 130

    User ’s Manual 4-34 Operating Basics Disconnecting the m odular cable T o disconnect the modular cable, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Pinch the lever on the plug in the telepho ne jack and pull it out from within the co nnector . 2. Pinch the lever on the pl ug in the computer's modem jack and pull it out from within the computer . [...]

  • Page 131

    User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics ■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption based on an 128-bit encryption algorithm ■ Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WP A ™) Setting 1. Click Star t → Control Panel → Network and Internet → N etwork and Sharing Center . 2. Click Set up a connec tion or network . 3. Follow the wizard. Y ou will ne[...]

  • Page 132

    User ’s Manual 4-36 Operating Basics Security T wo advanced security mechani sms ensure a high le vel of security: ■ Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message. ■ Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy . Bluetooth Stack fo r Windows by TOSHIBA Please note th[...]

  • Page 133

    User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics Wireless communica tion Indicator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer's wireless com munication fu nctions. If you used the T askba r to disable the wireless LAN, restar t the computer o r perform the following procedure to re-enab le it: Star t → Control Panel → Syst[...]

  • Page 134

    User ’s Manual 4-38 Operating Basics Connecting the LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, foll ow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer . 2. Plug one end of the cable into t he LAN jack. Press gently until yo u hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-10 Connectin[...]

  • Page 135

    User ’s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics Disconnecting the LAN cab le T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer ’s LAN jack and pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect th e cable from the L AN hub or router in the same manner. Check with your LAN administrator and hardware [...]

  • Page 136

    User ’s Manual 4-40 Operating Basics ■ Be careful not to subject the computer to impact or shock - a failure to follow this instru ction could result in d amage to computer , computer failure or loss of data. ■ Never transport your computer with any cards in stalled - this may cause damage to either the computer and/o r the card resulting in [...]

  • Page 137

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

  • Page 138

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

  • Page 139

    User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Mute: Pressing FN + ESC turns the volume on and off. Lock: Pressing FN + F1 enters ''Lock computer mode''. T o restore you r desktop, you need to log on again. Power Plan : Pressing FN + F2 changes the power settings. Sleep : Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode. Hibernate : Pressi[...]

  • Page 140

    User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Wireless: Pressing FN + F8 switches the active wireless devices. T ouch Pad: Pressing FN + F9 enables or disables the T o uch Pad. Zoom: Pressing FN + Sp ace changes the display resoluti on. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes wi thin one of the s[...]

  • Page 141

    User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard Windows special keys The keyboard p rovides two keys tha t have special functio ns in Windows, the Windows S tart Button key activates the Star t menu while the application key has the same functi on as the secondary (right) mouse button. This key activates the Window s Star t menu. This key has the same function a[...]

  • Page 142

    User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's p ower resources in clude the AC ad aptor , battery pack and any internal batteries. This chapter provides details on making the most effective use of the se resources , and includ es informati on on charging and changing batteri es, tips for saving ba ttery power , and inf[...]

  • Page 143

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

  • Page 144

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

  • Page 145

    User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-Up Modes Real Time Clock (RTC) battery The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar function and also main tains the system configuration while the computer is turned off. If the R TC battery becomes completely discharged, th e system will lose this in formation[...]

  • Page 146

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

  • Page 147

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

  • Page 148

    User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring battery ca p acity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the T askbar ■ Via the Battery S tatus in the Windows Mobility Ce nter window Maximizing battery op erating time A battery's usefulness depends on how long it can s[...]

  • Page 149

    User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-Up Modes Ret aining dat a with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods. Extending battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p acks: ■ At least once a mo nth, disconnect the computer from a power source[...]

  • Page 150

    User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging, and wi ll need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operati ng life. In ad dition to this, you might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your co[...]

  • Page 151

    User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-Up Modes Installing the battery pack T o inst all a battery p ack, follow the steps as det ailed be low: 1. Insert the batte ry pack as far as it will go into the computer (1 ). 2. Ensure that the ba ttery pack is securely in place and the battery lock (2) is in it s ( ) positi on. Figure 6-2 Securing the batte[...]

  • Page 152

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

  • Page 153

    User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-Up Modes 2. Enter the Password. 3. Press Enter . Power-up modes The computer has three different power-up modes as follows: ■ Shut Down Mode : The computer will shut down without saving data - in view of this you must always save your work before yo u turn the computer off. ■ Hibernation Mode : Data in memo[...]

  • Page 154

    User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes System automa tic Sleep/Hibernation This feature automaticall y turns off the system in Sleep or Hibernatio n Mode if the computer is not used for a set duration. Refer to Special features , in Chapter 3 for an explanation of how to set the duration.[...]

  • Page 155

    User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer , and provides information on settings for various functions. Accessing HW Set up T o run the HW Setup program, click Start → All Programs → TO SH I BA → Utilities → HWSetup . HW Setup window The HW Setup window c[...]

  • Page 156

    User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setu p General This window displays the BIOS/EC version and contains two buttons : Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version , date and EC version . Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. User Password Lets you register a new password or change/remove an[...]

  • Page 157

    User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p 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 not be shown. The maximum length is 256 characters. Display This tab lets you customize your computer’s display settings for either the internal display or an [...]

  • Page 158

    User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setu p Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This option sets the priority for booting the computer . Y ou can change the boot priority from the device list. Keyboard Wa ke-up on Key board When this feature is enabl ed, and the co mputer is in Sleep Mode, you can turn on the system by pressing any key . However , please be aw[...]

  • Page 159

    User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setu p SA T A eSA T A This feature a llows you to set conditions for SA T A. SA T A In terface setting This feature allo ws you to set SA T A in terface setting. USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disabl e USB Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and [...]

  • Page 160

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

  • Page 161

    User ’s Manual 8-2 T roubleshooting ■ Before you attach an external device yo u should first turn the computer off, then when you turn the computer back on again it will recognize the new device. ■ Make sure all optional accessories are configured properly in the computer's setup program and tha t all required driver software has been lo[...]

  • Page 162

    User ’s Manual 8-3 T roubleshooting Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may oc cur in the following areas: Software The problems may be caused by your sof tware or disk. If you cannot load a software package, the media may be damaged or the pr[...]

  • Page 163

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

  • Page 164

    User ’s Manual 8-5 T roubleshooting Overheating power down If the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the computer will automa tically shuts down to prevent any damage - in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost. AC power If you have trouble turning on the comp u ter with the AC adap[...]

  • Page 165

    User ’s Manual 8-6 T roubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , you should check the status of the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator . Please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information on these indicators, together with general battery operation. Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t pow[...]

  • Page 166

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

  • Page 167

    User ’s Manual 8-8 T roubleshooting Hard disk drive Problems above rema in unresolved or other problems occur Y ou should initially refer to the documentation supplied with you software to determine if it is this that is causing the problems. Alternatively you may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool to check the general operation of the c[...]

  • Page 168

    User ’s Manual 8-9 T roubleshooting DVD Supe r Multi drive For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Pro cedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the 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 CD/DVD is properly seated. It shoul[...]

  • Page 169

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

  • Page 170

    User ’s Manual 8-1 1 T roubleshooting USB floppy diskette drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . SD/SDHC/SDXC Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Problem Pro cedure Drive does not operate Check the co nnection between the computer and the d[...]

  • Page 171

    User ’s Manual 8-12 T roubleshooting Memory S tick For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Problem Pro cedure Memory S tick/Memory S tick PRO error occurs Remove the Memory S tick/Memory S tick PRO from the computer and then rein sert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected. If the problem persis[...]

  • Page 172

    User ’s Manual 8-13 T roubleshooting MultiMediaC ard For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter , and the documentation supplied with your mouse. T ouch Pad Problem Pro cedure MultiMediaCard[...]

  • Page 173

    User ’s Manual 8-14 T roubleshooting The mouse poi nter moves too fast or too slow In this instance, you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility . 1. T o access this utility , click Start → Control Panel → Hardware a nd Sound → Mouse icon. 2. Withi n the Mouse Properti es window , click the Pointer O[...]

  • Page 174

    User ’s Manual 8-15 T roubleshooting USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation In this inst ance the system might be busy - T ry moving the mouse again after waiting a short while. Remove the mouse from the comp uter and then reconnect it to a free USB port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached. Doubl[...]

  • Page 175

    User ’s Manual 8-16 T roubleshooting USB device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with yo ur USB device. Problem Pro cedure USB device does not work Remove the USB device from the computer and then reconnect it to a free port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached. Ensure that an[...]

  • Page 176

    User ’s Manual 8-17 T roubleshooting eSA T A devi ce In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your e SA T A device. Additional mem ory modu le Please also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options , for further information on installing and removing memory modules. Problem Pro[...]

  • Page 177

    User ’s Manual 8-18 T roubleshooting Sound system In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your a udio device. An error will occur if a memory module is inserted into Sl ot B while no memory module is inserted in Slot A. Remove the memory module from Slot B and insert it into Sl ot A. P[...]

  • Page 178

    User ’s Manual 8-19 T roubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options , and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information. Problem Pro cedure Monitor does not turn on After co nfirming that the monitor's power switch is on, you should check the conn ections to make sur[...]

  • Page 179

    User ’s Manual 8-20 T roubleshooting Modem This information is appl icable to the models equipped with a built-in modem. Problem Procedure Communication software can’t initialize modem Make sure the computer's intern al modem settings are correct - please refer to the Phone and Modem Options link within the Windows Control Pane l. Y ou can[...]

  • Page 180

    User ’s Manual 8-21 T roubleshooting LAN Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wire less communication, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . [...]

  • Page 181

    User ’s Manual 8-22 T roubleshooting Recovery Media T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your compu ter or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so[...]

  • Page 182

    User ’s Manual 8-23 T roubleshooting Outside of Europe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty . Ltd. Information Systems Division Building C, 12-24 T alavera Rd, North Ryde, 21 13, NSW , Australia. Germany & Austria TOSHIBA Europe (I.E.) GmbH Geschäftsbereich, Deutschland-Österreich Hammfelddamm 8, D-41460 Neuss, Germany Canada TOSHIBA o[...]

  • Page 183

    User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Refer to User Informati on Guide about Size. Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Non-operating -20°C (-4?[...]

  • Page 184

    User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications Power Requirements Built-in Mod em AC adaptor 90-264 volts AC 47 to 63 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 19 V DC 5.0 amperes This information is appl icable to the models equipped with a built-in modem. Network control unit (NCU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of line T elephone line (an alog only) T ype of dialing Puls[...]

  • Page 185

    User ’s Manual A-3 S pecifications Communication speed Data transmission and reception 300/1200/2400/4800/7200 /9 600/12000/14400 /16 800/19200/21600/24000 /26400/28800/3 1200/33 600 bps Data reception only with V .90 28000/29333/30666/320 00/33333/34666/36000/ 37333/38666/40000/413 33/42666/44000/45333/ 46666/48000/49333/506 66/52000/53333/54666[...]

  • Page 186

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

  • Page 187

    User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card S pecifications Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Compati bility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANs ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The ‘Wi-F[...]

  • Page 188

    User ’s Manual C-2 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics Radio Charact eristics of Wireless LAN modu le may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T ype of pro duct Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been design ed for operati[...]

  • Page 189

    User ’s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN Supported Freque ncy Sub-bands Subject to the radio regulatio ns that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN module may support a different set of 5 GHz/2.4 GHz channels. Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that app ly in the countries/[...]

  • Page 190

    User ’s Manual C-4 Wireless LAN ■ For Wireless LAN modules installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer-to-peer mode, the mo dule will use the default channel 10. ■ In a Wireless LAN Access Point, th e Wireless LAN module will use the factory-set default channel (p ri nted in bold), unless the LAN Administrator selecte d a different[...]

  • Page 191

    User ’s Manual C-5 Wireless LAN *1 Factory-set default channels *2 The channel which can be used depends on th e installed wireless LAN module. And the approved channels on us ing are different at each country or region. When using thes e channels in any country or region, refer to the addendum sheet which is Approved Coun tries/Regions for use .[...]

  • Page 192

    User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA ar e designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless te chnology that is based on F requency Hopping S pread S pectrum (FHSS) radio technology , a nd is compliant to: ■ Bluetooth S pecification V er . 2.1+EDR, as def[...]

  • Page 193

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

  • Page 194

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

  • Page 195

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

  • Page 196

    User ’s Manual D-5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability 2. Indication The indication shown below appe ars on this equipment. (1) 2.4 : This equip ment uses a frequency of 2 .4 GHz. (2) FH : This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. (3) 1: The interference range of this equi pment is less than 10 m. (4) Th is equipment uses a frequency bandw[...]

  • Page 197

    User ’s Manual E-1 Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Certification agencies Length: Minimum 1.7 meters Wire siz[...]

  • Page 198

    User ’s Manual E-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VV - F . For the United S tates and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be a 2- 15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug configuration mu st be 6- 15P (250V[...]

  • Page 199

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

  • Page 200

    User ’s Manual F-2 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify T oshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way . T oshiba's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply . St arting the TOSHIBA PC Health Mo nitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started usi[...]

  • Page 201

    User ’s Manual G-1 Appendix G Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes 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. Description(s) rel ated to this comput er are marked with a blu e *XX in this manual. Clicking on *XX[...]

  • Page 202

    User ’s Manual G-2 Legal Footnotes ■ use of computer at temperatures out side the range of 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (77°F) at hi gh altitude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model - please refer to you r computer documentation or visit the T oshiba website at www .pc[...]

  • Page 203

    User ’s Manual G-3 Legal Footnotes Battery Life *4 Battery life may vary considerably depend ing on product model, configuration, applications, power ma nagement settings and features utilized, as well as the natural perf ormance variations produced by the design of indi vidual compone nts. Pu blished battery life numbers are achieved on select m[...]

  • Page 204

    User ’s Manual G-4 Legal Footnotes Wireless LAN *8 The transmission speed over th e wireless LAN and th e distance over which wireless LAN can re ach may vary depen ding on surro unding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access po int design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurati ons. The actual transmission s[...]

  • Page 205

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

  • Page 206

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IMSM: Intel Matrix S torage Manager I/O: input/ output IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LAN: local area network LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode MB: megabyte MMC: multi media card OCR: optica l character recognition (reader) PC: per[...]

  • Page 207

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary adaptor: A device tha t provides a compatible connection between two units. For example, the computer ’s internal display 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 intellige[...]

  • Page 208

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary boot: Short for bootstrap. A program that starts or restarts the computer . The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer ’s memory . boot dis k: See system disk. bootable disk: See system disk. bps: Bits per second. T ypically used to describ e the data transmission speed of a modem.[...]

  • Page 209

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary CMOS: Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor . An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that req uires very little power . Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable. cold start: S tarting a computer that is currently off (turning on the power)[...]

  • Page 210

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary default: The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions. Also called a preset value. delete: T o remove data from a disk or other data storage device. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A program (called a "dri ver") that permits a compu[...]

  • Page 211

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary E echo: T o send ba ck a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device. Y ou can display th e information on the screen, or output it to the printer , or both. When a computer rece ives back data it transmitted to a CRT (or other peri pheral device) an d then transmits the dat a to printer , the prin[...]

  • Page 212

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary G gigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to 102 4 megabytes. Se e also megabyte. graphics: Drawings, pictures, or other images, such as charts or graphs, to present information. H hard disk: A storage device composed of a ri gid platter or pla tters that ca n be magnetically coded with data. Hard disks hol[...]

  • Page 213

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another . 2) T o physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information. 3) The point of contact between user , the co mputer , an d the program, for example, the keyboard or a [...]

  • Page 214

    User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. See also kilobyte. megahertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second. See also hertz. memory: T ypically refers to the computer ’s main memory , wh ere programs are run and data is tem porarily stored and processe d. Memo[...]

  • Page 215

    User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary O OCR: Optical Character Reco gnition (reader). A technique or device th at uses laser or visible light to iden tify characters and input them into a storage device. online state: A functional st ate of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data. operating system: A group of programs that[...]

  • Page 216

    User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary program: A set of i nstructions a computer can execute that e nables it to achieve a desired result. See also applica tion. prompt: A message the computer provid es indicating it is ready for or requires informa tion or an action from you. R Radio frequency in terf erence (RFI) shield: A metal shield enclosing [...]

  • Page 217

    User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary serial: Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel. On your computer , the se rial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device. Compare parallel. SIO: Serial Input/Output. T he elect[...]

  • Page 218

    User ’s Manual Glossary-14 Glossary W warm start: Rest arting or resetting a co mputer with out turning it off. Wi-F i: A registered trademark term of th e Wi-Fi Alliance th at stands for Wireless Fidelity , and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. window: A porti[...]

  • Page 219

    User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor 3-4 additional 3-32 connecting 1-4 ASCII characters 5-5 B Battery charging 6-5 extending life 6-8 indicator 2-12, 6-2 monitoring capaci ty 6-7 real time clock 3-4, 6-4 save mode 3-9 types 6-3 Battery pack 2-7, 3-4 additional 6-1 replacing 6-8 Bluetooth 3-8, 4-35 Bluetooth Stack for Windo ws by Toshib a 3-[...]

  • Page 220

    Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D series User ’s Manual Index-2 FN + F9 (Touch Pad) 5-4 FN + space (Zoo m) 5-4 Floppy diskette care 4-27 Function keys 5-2 G Graphics controller 3-7 H HW Setup CPU 7-4 LAN 7-4 SATA 7-5 USB 7-5 accessing 7-1 display 7-3 general 7-2 keyboard 7-4 window 7-1 Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive indicator 2-12 Hard [...]

  • Page 221

    Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D series User ’s Manual Index-3 Power Hibernation Mode 1-10 Shut Down mo de (Boot Mo de) 1-8 Sleep Mode 1-8 System Auto Off 6- 13 conditions 6-1 indicators 6-2 panel on/off 3-9, 6-12 turning off 1-8 turning on 1-7 Problems AC power 8-5 Additional memory module 8- 17 Analyzing the problem 8-2 BD writer drive/B[...]

  • Page 222

    Satellite L670/Pro L670/L670D/Pro L670D series User ’s Manual Index-4 V Video mode B-1 W Web Camera 2-10, 3-7, 4-2 Windows Mobility Center 3-15 Wireless LAN 3-8, 4-34 problems 8-21 Wireless communication 4-34 indicator 2-12, 4-37 Z eSATA device 3-30 eSATA/USB combo port 2-3 problems 8-17 xD picture card inserting 3-19 removing 3-19[...]