Toshiba S300L manual

User ’ s Manual TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/ Satellite S300L/ Satellite Pro S300/S300L Series[...]

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

User ’s Manual iii TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Chapter 2 The Grand T our Front with t he display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 1 Lef t side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Right side . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual iv TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 1 Monitoring of power cond ition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual v TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Battery Life *4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity *5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 LCD *6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual vi TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Copyright © 2009 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 contain[...]

User ’s Manual vii TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L MultiMediaCard and MMC are tradema rks of Mu ltiMediaCard Association. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation. Other trademarks and registered trad emarks not listed above may be used in this manual. FCC information FCC notice "Declaration of Co[...]

User ’s Manual viii TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Cont act Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevar d Irvine, California 9261 8-1697 T elephon e: (949) 583-3000 EU Conformity S t atement This product and - if applicable - t he supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" a[...]

User ’s Manual ix TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Conformity S t atemen t The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision "CTR21"] for pan-European single termi nal connectio n to the Public Sw itched T elephone Network (PSTN). However , due to differences between the individual PSTNs p rovided in [...]

User ’s Manual x TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Japan’ s T elecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on analogue telephone s, but the redials must be made within a to tal of three minutes. The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for T elecommunications Equipme nt. This label is [...]

User ’s Manual xi TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L T ype of service Y our modem is desi gned to be used on standard-device telephon e lines. Connection to telep hone company-provided coin se rvice (central office implemented systems) is pr ohibited. Connection to pa rty lines service is subject to state tarif fs. If [...]

User ’s Manual xii TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Instructions for IC CS -03 certified equipment 1. The Industry Canada label identi fies certified e quipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network prot ective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the a[...]

User ’s Manual xiii TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem w arning notice for Au stralia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been desi gned to specifically configure to ensure compliance with Austel standard[...]

User ’s Manual xiv TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L ■ Some parameters required fo r compliance with T elecom’s P TC S pecifications are dependent on th e equipment (PC) associate d with this modem. The associated equipm en t shall be set to operate within the following limits for complianc e with T elecom S pecif[...]

User ’s Manual xv TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L ■ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because o f this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal. Before rep orting such occurrences a s faults, please check the line with a standard T elepermitted telephone, [...]

User ’s Manual xvi TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Following information is only valid for EU-mem ber S t ates: Disposal of product s Disposal of batteries a nd/or accumulators Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries ■ Discard this compu ter in accordance with appli cable laws and regulations. [...]

User ’s Manual xvii TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Optical disc drive safety instructions TEAC DVD-ROM drive DV -28S Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this secti on. ■ The DVD-ROM drive model employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this p roduct, please read thi s instruction m[...]

User ’s Manual xviii TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L TEAC DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive DW-224S ■ The DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive m odel employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instru ction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintena[...]

User ’s Manual xix TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L TEAC DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording DV -W28S ■ 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[...]

User ’s Manual xx TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Panasonic Commu nications DVD Super Multi with Doubl e Layer Record ing UJ870/UJ880 ■ 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. Sho[...]

User ’s Manual xxi TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L 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[...]

User ’s Manual xxii TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråini ng överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaaralli sta lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE O[...]

User ’s Manual xxiii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Sa tellite Pro S300/S300L Series computer . This powerfu l notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , includes multime dia functionality , a nd is designed to provide years of reliable, high -performance computing. This manu[...]

User ’s Manual xxiv TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer . The indicator pane l also uses icon s to identify the co mponent s it is provid ing inform ation on. Keys The keyboard keys are used in th e te xt to describe many computer operations. A distinct[...]

User ’s Manual xxv TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L 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 dr[...]

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

User ’s Manual xxvii TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L Creating a computer-friendly enviro nment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any ot her items you are using, s uch as a pri nter . Leave enough space around the comput er and o ther equipment to provide adequate venti la[...]

User ’s Manual xxviii TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L 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 malfu nction. PC Card overheating Some PC Cards can become hot during pr[...]

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 box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ■ TECRA A10/S[...]

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 ■ TOSHIBA V alue Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator ■ TOSHIBA DVD Player ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree™[...]

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 comp uter ■ System Recover[...]

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 po wer sour[...]

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 15V jack on the back of the computer . Figure 1-3 Connecting the DC o[...]

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 ha nd so that the main body 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 o pti[...]

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 pow[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 Getting S tarted 3. Click Start . 4. Click the Shut down button ( ). 5. T urn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer . Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work, you are able to tu rn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. In this mode data is maintained in t[...]

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 rapid ly 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[...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 Getting S tarted 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 electrical noise. Hibernation Mode The Hiberna tion Mode feature saves the content s of mem ory to the h ard[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Getting S tarted Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to ent er Hibernation Mode au tomatically when you press the power button or clos e the lid. In order to define these settings, you can follow the steps as described below: 1. Click Start and click th e Control Panel . 2. Click System and Security and [...]

User ’s Manual 1-12 Getting S tarted System Recovery Options There is a hidden partition allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options. This partition stores files which can be used to repair the syst em in the event of a problem. System Recovery O ptions The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard di sk when s[...]

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 either CD, DVD or USB Flash Memory by usi[...]

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-inst alled softw are from the Reco very h[...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-inst alled softw are 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[...]

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 become 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 display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front o[...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer V o lume contro l dial Use this dial to adjust the volume of the interna l stereo speaker and optional external stereo headphones (if connected). Move the V ol ume control dial to the right to increase th[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious inju ry . Wireless communication switch Slide this switch to the rig ht t[...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the computer ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Bridge me dia slot This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™ memory card, miniSD ™/microSD™ Card, Memory S tick ® (PRO™/PRO Duo™), xD-Picture Card™ and MultiMedia Card™. Refer to the Option[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Smart Card slot This slot can accommoda te a single Smart Card device. Some models are equipped with a Smart Card slot. Keep foreign metal objects, such as scr ews, staples and paper clips, out of the Smart Card slot. Forei gn metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly re[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Back The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back. Figure 2-4 The back of the computer DC IN 15V jack External monitor port LAN jack LAN active indicator (orange) Link indicat or (green) LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second,[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou shou ld ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer Memory module slot Battery release latch Battery pac k Battery lock Notch Docking port No[...]

User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Memory module slot The memory module slot a llows for the installation, replacement and removal of additional memory module. Refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Op tions. Battery release latch Slide and hol d this latch in to its 'Unlock' position in orde[...]

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. Figure 2-6 The front of the computer with th e display panel open Display screen T ouch Pad control buttons TO[...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with you r computer . Y ou can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messen ger . TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will help you to add various video effects to your video[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our Power button Press this button to turn the computer' s power on and off. TOSHIBA Assist button Press this button to lau nch the program automatically . When power-off, Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode, press this button to start the computer and launch the program. Some models are e quipped with a TOSHIBA [...]

User ’s Manual 2-12 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 DC IN The DC IN indicator n ormally glows green wh en power is being correctly supplied from the A[...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The following figures show the position s of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the keypad overlay indicators which show the following conditions: ■ When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed. ■ When the Arrow Mod e indicator gl ows, the keyp[...]

User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our Figure 2-9 Keypad overla y indicators Optical disc drives The computer is installed with a D VD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW or DVD Super Multi drive. A Serial A T A interface controller is used for CD/DVD- ROM operation. When the computer is ac cessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. Some models are equ[...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our W rit able discs This section describes the types of writ able CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications of your d rive to see the types of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . CDs ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cann[...]

User ’s Manual 2-16 The Grand T our DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer The drive supports the formats in addition to the DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, and DVD-R, DVD-RW , DVD+ R, DVD+RW , DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL (Format1), DVD+R DL. DVD-ROM dri ve The full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs witho [...]

User ’s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our DVD Super Multi drive Double La yer The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run ei ther 12 cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automa tically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 vo[...]

User ’s Manual 2-18 The Grand T our Figure 2-1 1 The AC adaptor (3-pin plug) ■ Depending on the model in questio n, either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/power lead will be bund led with the computer. ■ Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug. ■ The supplied power co rd conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the p roduct is bo[...]

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 CPU Y our co mputer is equipped with one processor and processor type varies depending on model. T o check which type of processor is inclu[...]

User ’s Manual 3-2 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory Power Memory slots 512, 1,024, 2,048 or 4,096MB memory modules can be installed in the co mputer's two memory slots for a maximum of 8,192MB system memory . This computer can be equipped with memory modules of a maximum size of 8,192MB. The actual amount of useabl e system memory will[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disks Legal Footnote (Battery Life) *4 For more information regarding Batter y Life, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix H or click the *4 above. RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock (RTC) and calendar . AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to[...]

User ’s Manual 3-4 Hardware, Utilities and Options Optical disc drive Display The computer's internal disp lay panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be se t to a wide ran ge of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability . ■ In this manual, th e word "HDD" or "Ha rd disk drive" also refers to the[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Hardware, Utilities and Options Sound Multimedia Legal Footnote (LCD) *6 For more information regarding the LCD, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix H or click the *6 above. Graphics control ler The graphics controller maximizes display performance. Refer to Display Controller and Video mode section in Appen[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 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 followi ng procedures. *1 T o access the Power Options, click St ar t -> Control Panel ->[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Assist button Press this button to launch the program automatically . When power-off, Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode, press this button to start the computer and launch the program. Some models are e quipped with a TOSHIBA Assist button. TOSHIBA Presentation button The TOSHIBA Presentati[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Hardware, Utilities and Options Intelligent power supply *1 A microprocessor in the computer's intelligent power supply detects the battery's ch arge, automatically calculates the remaining battery capacity and protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor . Thi[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Hardware, Utilities and Options Hibernation Mod e This feature lets you tu rn off the power to the computer without e xiting fro m your software. The contents of main memory are automatically saved to the hard disk drive so that when you next turn the power o n again, you can continue working right where you left off. Refer to [...]

User ’s Manual 3-10 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 Button Support This utility controls t he follow ing comput[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Hardware, Utilities and Options Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed utilities that come w ith the computer and details how to st art them. For further information on their operation, please refer to each utility's online manu al, help files or README.TXT file. HW Setup This utility allows [...]

User ’s Manual 3-12 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to ve rify the face da ta of users when they log in to Win dows. If the verification is successful, the user will be logged into Windows automatica lly . The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the l[...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format This utility allows you to format an SD/SDHC memory card by the SD standard format. TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides access to specific tools, utiliti es and applications th at make the use and configuration of the computer e[...]

User ’s Manual 3-14 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA DVD-RAM Utility This utility has the functi on of Physical Fo rmat and Write-Protect to DVD-RAM. This utility is contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc Creator . T o start this utility , click Start -> All Programs -> TOSH I BA -> CD&DVD Applications -> DVD-RAM Utilit[...]

User ’s Manual 3-15 Hardware, Utilities and Options Window s Mobility Center Mobility Center is a u ti lity for accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window . A default maximu m of eight tiles are provided b y the operating syst em, and the addit ional two tiles are added to your Mobility Center . ■ Lock Computer: This can be used[...]

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 ■ ExpressCard/PC Card ■ Smart Card ■ Bridge med ia slot ■ Secure Digital™ (SD) Card (SD me mo[...]

User ’s Manual 3-17 Hardware, Utilities and Options T o insert an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Press the Dummy card in order to eject the Dummy card partially out of the computer . 2. Grasp the Dummy card and draw it. 3. Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer . 4. Press the ExpressCard [...]

User ’s Manual 3-18 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-2 Removing the Expres sCard (Expr essCard Model) 5. Insert the Dummy card into the ExpressCard slot. PC Card The computer is equi pped with a sin gle PC Card slot that can accommodate a T ype II format card. Any PC Card that meets industry standards, either manufactured by TOSHIBA or an[...]

User ’s Manual 3-19 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-3 Inserting the PC Card 3. After inserting the PC Card you should refe r to its document ation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure tha t it is correct. Removing a PC Card T o remove a PC Card, follow the step s as det aile d below: 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha[...]

User ’s Manual 3-20 Hardware, Utilities and Options Smart Card A Smart Card is a credit card sized plastic card. An extremely thin integrated circuit (IC chip ) is embedded i nto the card on which information can be recorded. These cards can be used for a wide variety of applications including telephone related and electronic monetary payments. T[...]

User ’s Manual 3-21 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-5 Inserting a Smart Card 3. After inserting the Smart Card, you shou ld refer to its document ation and also check the configurati on in Wi ndows in o rder to ensure that it is correct. Removing a Smart Card T o remove a Smart Card, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Open the Safely[...]

User ’s Manual 3-22 Hardware, Utilities and Options Bridge media slot The computer is equipped with a Bridge media sl ot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with vari ous memory cap acities so that you can easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. Figure 3-7 Examples of memory media ?[...]

User ’s Manual 3-23 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media. Points to note about the SD/SDHC memory card SD/SDHC memory cards compl y with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of d[...]

User ’s Manual 3-24 Hardware, Utilities and Options Media care Observe the following preca utions when handling the card. Card care ■ Do not twist or be nd cards. ■ Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humi d areas or lay media close to containers of liquid. ■ Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose i t to liquids or let i t g[...]

User ’s Manual 3-25 Hardware, Utilities and Options 3. Press the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made. Figure 3-8 Inserting a memory media Remo vin g a me mory med ia The following instru ctions apply to all types of supported media device s. T o remove a memory media, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Open the Safely Remo[...]

User ’s Manual 3-26 Hardware, Utilities and Options Additional mem ory m odule Y ou can install additional memory into th e computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is avai lable. This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules. ■ Make sure the Bridge Media slot indicator is out before you remove t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-27 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 fo r 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds) in the following ways; ■ If there is an error in only Slot A or no memory module is inserted in Slot A: [...]

User ’s Manual 3-28 Hardware, Utilities and Options 6. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it of f. Figure 3-10 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 into the slot at about a 45 d egree angle before holding it down until the [...]

User ’s Manual 3-29 Hardware, Utilities and Options 8. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with on e screw . Figure 3-12 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 compu[...]

User ’s Manual 3-30 Hardware, Utilities and Options 5. Loosen the one screw securing the memory module cover in place - please note that this screw is attached to the cover i n order to prevent it from being lost. 6. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it of f. 7. Push the latches away from the module in order to relea[...]

User ’s Manual 3-31 Hardware, Utilities and Options External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor 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 a[...]

User ’s Manual 3-32 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 3-15 The USB floppy diskette drive Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive T o connect the drive, plug the floppy diskette drive’s USB c[...]

User ’s Manual 3-33 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[...]

User ’s Manual 3-34 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disconnecting an eSA T A device When you have finished using an eSA T A device, you can fol low the procedures below in order to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the i ndicator light 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 th[...]

User ’s Manual 3-35 Hardware, Utilities and Options ■ If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub, do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer . There is a likelihood that data will be damaged. Connect all de vices to the hub before you turn on the computer ’s power. ■ Y ou ma y not use any copyrigh[...]

User ’s Manual 3-36 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disconnecting the i.LIN K (IEEE1394) cable T o disconnect the i.LINK (IEEE1394) c able, follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the Windows T askbar . 2. Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and cl ick. 3. Disconnect th e cable from the comp uter then from t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-37 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator In addition to the ports available on the computer , the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator also provides several kinds o f ports. The T OSHIBA Express Port Replicator connects directly to the docking interface on the underside of the computer . The AC adaptor c onne[...]

User ’s Manual 3-38 Hardware, Utilities and Options Security lock A security locks enable you to ancho r your computer a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unautho rized removal or theft. The computer has a security lock slot on its right side into which you can attach one end of the security cable, while the other end attaches t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-39 Hardware, Utilities and Options 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 dealer: DDR2-667 Memory Kit A 5[...]

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. T OSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Some models are equip ped with a du al point system: a T ouch Pad and an AccuPoint pointing stick. Using the T ouch Pad T o use the T ouch Pad, si[...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics Using the AccuPoin t T o use the AccuPoint, simply push it with your fin ger tip in the direction you want to move the on-screen pointer. T wo buttons ab ove the T ouch Pad work in the same way with the AccuPo int as they do with the T ouch Pad. Refer to the Using the T ouch Pad section for details. Some models[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics 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. T o remove the AccuPoint cap, firmly pinch the cap and pull it straight up. Figure 4-2 Removing the AccuPoint cap 2. Position a new cap on the peg and p[...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics How to Sw ipe your Finger Using the following steps when swiping fin gers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to mi nimi ze authenticati on failures: Align the first joint of the fi nger to the center of the sensor. Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly to wards you until the se[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics Point s to note abo ut the Fingerprint Sensor Please be aware of the following consideratio ns when using the fingerprint sensor . A fail ure to follow these guidel ines might result in damage to the sensor , se nsor failure, fingerprint recogni tion problems or a lower fingerprint recognition success ra te. ?[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics ■ Check the position and speed at which you swipe your finger across the sensor - pl ease refer to the prec eding dr awing. ■ The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint. However , there may be instances wh ere certain users are unable to register their fing erpr[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 2. The Enroll screen is displayed . Enter the current account password into the Wind ows Password field. If no Windows password has be en configured, you will be asked to configure the new logon password. Then click Next . 3. Click the non-enrolled finger icon abov e th e finger you want to register and then cl[...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Delete all users fingerprints 1. In the TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu, click Run as administrator in the lower left. 2. User Account Control window is displaye d. Click Ye s . 3. Swipe your enrolled finger . 4. Select Fingerprint Co ntrol option. 5. A list of fingerprint information for al l users is sh[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Overview about Fingerprint Single Sign-on feature This is a feature that allow s the user to complete the authentica tion for both the User/BIOS Password (and, if ap plicable, the HDD(Hard Disk Drive) Password) and logging onto Wind ows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up. It is necessary [...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics 7. Select Setting in the main menu to open the Setting window , you can ■ Select Boot authentication check box if you want to use the fingerprint boot au thentication feature. ■ Select Boot authentication and Single sign-on check boxes if you want to use the Single Sign-on feature. 8. Click Apply . 9. &quo[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 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[...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 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[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics 9. Register the account. Fill in all the fields. 10. The Manage ment 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 R ecognition Dat a Delete image data, account information, an[...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 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 log[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics Loading discs T o load CD/DVDs, follow the steps as detailed below: 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 4-5 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 3. Lay the CD/[...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD shou ld lie below the top of the spindl e, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. Figure 4-7 Closing the CD/DVD disc tray Removing discs T o [...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics 2. The CD/DVD extends slightly over t he sides of the disc tra y so you can grasp it. Gently li ft out the CD/DVD. Figure 4-8 Removing a CD/DVD 3. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. How to rem ove CD /DVD w hen the disc tray will n ot open Pressing the eject b[...]

User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics W riting CDs on DVD-ROM&CD- R/RW drives Depending on the type of drive installe d, you may be able to write CDs. The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive lets you wr ite as well as read CD-ROMs. Observe the prec autions in this section to ensure the b est performance for writing CDs. For information on loa ding and u[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics ■ Data deleted/erased from a CD-RW disc cannot be recovered. Y ou must check the content of the disc ca refully before you de lete it, taking care that, if multiple drives that can write dat a to discs are connected, you do not del ete dat a from the wron g one. ■ When multiple drives that can write data t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as a PC Card, SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card, Smart Card, Memory S tick/Memory S tick PRO/Memory S tick PRO Duo, xD picture card, MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor, i.LINK device, or an optical digital device. ■ Use th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Import ant message Before you write or rewrite to an y of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi Drive, please read and follow all of the setup and opera ting instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly , and you may fai l to wri[...]

User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics DVD-R: DVD Sp ecificat ions for Rec ordab le Disc for General V ersion 2.0 T AIYO YUDEN Co.,Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L T D. (for 4x, 8x and 16x speed media) Hitachi Maxell,Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media) DVD-R (Dual Layer): MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. (for 4x and [...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 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[...]

User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics ■ Do not use any hard disk utilities, including tho se that are intended to enhance hard disk drive access speeds, as they ma y cause unstable operation and damage data. ■ CD-RW (Ultra S peed +) media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged. ■ Y ou sh ould always write from the com puter's[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware o f the follow ing limitations when you use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y ou ca nnot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator's 'Audio CD for Car or Home CD[...]

User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics Data V erification T o verify that data has been written or rewritten co rrectly to a data CD/DVD you should follow the steps below before you begin the write/rewri te process: 1. Display the setting dial og box by one of the following two steps: ■ Click the Recording settings button ( ) for writing on the m[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Floppy diskettes 1. S tore your floppy diskettes in th e container they came in to prote ct them and keep them clean. If a floppy diske tte becomes dirty , clean it with a soft, lightly dampened cloth - do not use cleaning fluid. 2. Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy diskette -[...]

User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics Microphone Leve l Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level. 1. Right click on the speaker icon on the T askbar , and select Recor ding devices from the su b menu. 2. Select Microphone , and click Properties . 3. On the Levels tab mo ve the Microphone slider to increase or d ecrease the m[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Power Management The audio controller in your co mput er can be turned off when the audio function is not used. T o adjust the configuration of aud io power management, click the battery button . ■ When audio power manag ement is e nabled, the circle button at the upper left of the Power Manag ement is blue [...]

User ’s Manual 4-30 Operating Basics Modem This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack. Region selectio n T elecommunication regula tions vary from one re gion to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are corre ct for the region in which it will be used. T [...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics 4. Select either a region from the regi on menu or a telephony lo cation from the sub-menu. ■ When you click a reg ion it becomes the modem's defaul t selection for any new dialling locations that are cre ated within the Wi ndows Control Panel (Phone and Modem Optio ns). ■ When you select a telephony [...]

User ’s Manual 4-32 Operating Basics Connecting the m odular cable T o connect the modem's modular cable, follow the ste ps 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 4-10 Connecting the internal modem ■ Connection t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 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 telephone ja ck and pull it out from within the co nnector . 2. Pinch the lever on the plug in the computer's modem jack and pull it out from within the computer . W[...]

User ’s Manual 4-34 Operating Basics Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S pread S pectrum / Orthogonal Fre quency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE802.1 1 Wireless LAN standard. ■ Frequency Channel Sele ction of 5GHz for IEEE 8 02.1 1a or/and IEEE802.1 1n[...]

User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics Bluetooth wireless te chnology Bluetooth wireless technolog y eliminates the need for cables, such as desktop computers, between your PC and other electronic devices, example of printers and mobile phones. Y ou cannot use the co mputer's built-in Bluetooth functio ns and an external Bluetooth adaptor simu[...]

User ’s Manual 4-36 Operating Basics Release Notes related to th e Bluetooth S tack for W indows by TOSHIBA 1. Fax application software: Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth St ack. 2. Multi-us er considerat ions: On Windows 7, the use of Bluetooth is not supported in a multi-user envir[...]

User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics LAN The computer has built-in suppo rt for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LA N (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN. LAN cable types If you are using Gigab[...]

User ’s Manual 4-38 Operating Basics 2. Plug one end of the cable i nto t he LAN jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-1 1 Connectin g the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hu b connector or router . Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring[...]

User ’s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics Computer Ha ndling This section explains computer han dling and maintenance. Cleaning the compu ter T o help ensure long, trouble-free o per ation, keep the computer free of dust and dirt, and u se care with a ll liquids arou nd it. ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the co mputer . If th e computer does[...]

User ’s Manual 4-40 Operating Basics ■ Never transport your computer with any cards in stalled - this may cause damage to either the computer and/o r the card resulting in prod uct failure. ■ Always use a suitable carry case when transporting th e computer . ■ When carrying your compute r , be su re to hold it securely so that it does not f[...]

User ’s Manual 4-41 Operating Basics TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties Y ou can change the TOSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window . T o open the window , click Star t -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> HDD Protection Settings . The window can also be started from the icon on the[...]

User ’s Manual 4-42 Operating Basics Det ails T o open the Details window , click the Setup Det ail button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window . Detection Level Amplification When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed, HDD Detection assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for[...]

User ’s Manual 4-43 Operating Basics St arting the USB Sleep an d Charg e Utility T o start the utility , click Sta rt -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -> Utilities -> USB Sleep and Charge . ■ When "USB Sleep and Charge fun ction" is set to [Enabled], USB bus power (DC5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the pow[...]

User ’s Manual 4-44 Operating Basics Enabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable and disab le the USB Sleep and Charge function in groups. USB Sleep and Charge compatible USB ports are assigned to each group. Check the check boxes for each group to enabl e the USB Sleep and Charge function for the USB ports assigned to that g[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key enhanced ke yboard functions can be performed on the computer . The number of keys available on your keyboard wil l depend on which country/region your co[...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F12 The function keys (not to be confuse d 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[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press FN + F10 or FN + F1 1 to access the computer's inte grated keypad. When activated, the keys with grey ma rkings on their bottom e dge become either numeric keypad keys ( FN + F1 1 ) or cursor control keys ( FN + F10 ). Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how[...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Sleep : Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode. Hibernate : Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode. Output : Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display devi ce. Brightness Down : Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. Brightness Up[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard Zoom: Pressing FN + Sp ace changes the display resolution. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes wi thin one of the supported applicatio n windows. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): Pressing FN + 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font [...]

User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard Keyp ad overlay Y our computer 's keyboard does not have a separate numeric keypad but includes a numeric keypad overlay which functions like one - this is located in the center of the keyb oard with the relevant keys havi ng grey letters at their front edge. The overlay provides the sa me functions as the num[...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T emporarily using normal keyboard (ove rlay on) While using the overlay , you can te mporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off: 1. Hold down FN key and press any other key - this key will operate as if the overlay were off. 2. T yp e upper-case characters by holding down[...]

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 thes e resources , and includes information on charging a nd changing batteri es, tips for saving ba ttery power , and info[...]

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[...]

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[...]

User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-Up Modes Extended Capacity Battery Pack (Included with some models, or option) The Extended Capacity Battery Pack is included w ith some models, o r can be purchased separately as an optional accessory . High Capacity Battery Pa ck (Inc luded with some models, or option) The High Capacity Battery Pack is include[...]

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[...]

User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-Up Modes 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 all). T o ensure th e battery charges to its full capacity , you should charge it at room temperat u r[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes Maximizing battery op erating time A battery's usefulness depends on how long it can su pply power on a single charge, while how long the c harg e lasts in a battery depends on: ■ Processor speed ■ Screen bright ness ■ System Sleep Mode ■ System Hibernation Mode ■ Display power off period[...]

User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-Up Modes ■ If you have extra battery p acks, rotate their use. ■ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, for example for more than one month, remove th e battery pack from the computer . ■ S tore spare battery pa cks in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Replacing the b attery p a[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Slide and hold the battery release latch (2 ) to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer (3). Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery pack Installing the battery pack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into [...]

User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-Up Modes T OSH IBA P assword Utilit y The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security : User and Supervisor . User Password T o start the utility , point to or click the following items: St art -> All Pro grams -> TO SHIBA -> Utilities ->Passw ord Utility The User Password dial[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes ■ Change (button) Click this button to change a registered password. Before you can change a password, you must first enter the current password correctly or insert a proper token. Please use BIOS Setup to change or delete the HDD Passwords or to set the HDD Master Password. ■ Owner String (text b[...]

User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-Up Modes Supervi sor Pas sword If you set a Supervisor Password, some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the User Passw ord. T o set a Supervisor Password, execute the file TOSPU.EXE. The file is located at: C:Program FilesToshibaP asswordUtilityTOSPU.exe This utility lets you do the fol[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes Power-up modes The computer has three differ ent 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 you turn the computer of f. ■ Hibernation Mode : Data in memory will be save d to the hard disk driv[...]

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 IB A -> Utilities -> HWSetup . HW Setup window The HW Setup [...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setu p General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons : Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version and date. Display This tab let s you customize your computer ’s display settings for either the internal display or an external monitor . Power On Display This tab allows [...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This tab allows you to select the pr iority for booting the computer - the following settings are available: Y ou can o verride the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys whil e the computer is booting: * 1 The floppy diskette drive will be[...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setu p T o change the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and boot the computer . 2. The following menu will be displayed with th e following icons: Buil t-in hard disk drive, eSA T A hard disk dr ive, CD-ROM, FDD (or SD memory card), Network (LAN), USB Memory boot. 3. Use the left/right cursor keys to high[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setu p USB Memory BIOS Support T ype This option allows you to set the type of the USB memory to be used as a startup device. 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 aware that this option will only [...]

User ’s Manual 7-6 HW Setu p CPU This function allows yo u to set the processor's operating mode. Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option allows you to configure the power saving modes associated with the processor - the following settings are available: LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer ’s power be turned on when it receive[...]

User ’s Manual 7-7 HW Setu p Built-in LA N This feature enables or disab les the Built-in LAN. Device Config Device Configuratio n This option allows you to set how th e computer's hardware devic es will be configured. USB USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulat ion Y ou can use this opti on to enable or disable USB keyboard/mou se legacy emulation so th[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability , ho wever , 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 i[...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 T roubleshooting ■ Before you attach an external device you shou ld 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[...]

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 o ccur 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[...]

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 omatical ly and the TOSHIBA logo is displayed on the screen. This message remains on the screen for[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 T roubleshooting Overheating power down If the processor's temperature reaches an unaccep tably 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 ada[...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 T roubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the b attery , you shoul d 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 p[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 T roubleshooting Real Time Clock Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and conf iguratio n of the computer - please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further in formation. Problem Pro cedure The following message is Displayed on the screen: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent. Press [[...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 T roubleshooting 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. Hard disk drive Problem Pro cedure No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority , and t[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 T roubleshooting DVD-ROM dri ve For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utili ty to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive. Please refer to the operating system&[...]

User ’s Manual 8-10 T roubleshooting DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Check the type of CD/D VD you are using. The drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video CD - RO M : CD-DA, CD-T ext, Photo CD (single/multi-session), CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2), Enhanced CD (CD-[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 T roubleshooting Check the type of CD/D VD you are using. The drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video CD - RO M : CD-DA, CD-T ext, Photo CD (single/multi-session), CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2), Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA), Addressing Method 2 Recordable CD: CD-R, CD -RW Check the re gion code on the D[...]

User ’s Manual 8-12 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 shou[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 T roubleshooting USB floppy diskette drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . PC 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 drive to ens[...]

User ’s Manual 8-14 T roubleshooting SD/SDHC Card For further information, plea se refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utiliti es and Options . Smart Card For further information, plea se refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utiliti es and Options . Problem Procedure SD/SDHC Card error occurs Remove the SD/SDHC Card from the computer and then reinsert it in o[...]

User ’s Manual 8-15 T roubleshooting Memory S tick For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . xD picture card For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Problem Pro cedure Memory S tick/Memory S t ick PRO/Memory S tick PRO Duo error occurs Remove the Memory S ti[...]

User ’s Manual 8-16 T roubleshooting MultiMediaC ard For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Dual 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/AccuPoint Problem Pro cedure[...]

User ’s Manual 8-17 T roubleshooting The on-screen pointe r 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 utilit y , click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mous e . 2. Within the Mouse Properties window , click the Poin[...]

User ’s Manual 8-18 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 a fter 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. Doub[...]

User ’s Manual 8-19 T roubleshooting Fingerprint Sensor Problem Pro cedure Readin g of the fingerprint was not successful. In this instance you should try the fingerprint reading operation agai n using the correct finger position - plea se refer to Using the Fingerprint Sensor in Chapter 4, Operating Basics for further information. Alternativ ely[...]

User ’s Manual 8-20 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. USB Sleep and Charge function For more informa tion and settings, plea se refer to th e Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Probl[...]

User ’s Manual 8-21 T roubleshooting Some external devices may not be able to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". In this case, please try one or more of the following methods. ■ Change a mode setting of [Enabled ]. ■ T urn OFF the computer while ex ternal devices are connected. ■ Connect external de vices after turning OFF o[...]

User ’s Manual 8-22 T roubleshooting eSA T A device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your eSA T A device. Additional mem ory m odule Please also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options , for further information on installing and removing memory modules. Problem Pro c[...]

User ’s Manual 8-23 T roubleshooting Sound system In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with yo ur audio 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[...]

User ’s Manual 8-24 T roubleshooting V olume control dial 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 No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial . T o increase the volume move the volume control dial to the [...]

User ’s Manual 8-25 T roubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) devi ce Modem When the display panel and an external monitor are set to clone mode and they are turn ed off by the timer , the displ ay panel or the external monitor may not display when turned on again. If this occurs, press FN + F5 to re-set the display panel and external monitor to clone m[...]

User ’s Manual 8-26 T roubleshooting LAN Y ou place a ca ll, but a connection can’t be made Make sure that the settings are correct within your communication application. After making a call you can’t hear a ring Ensure that the communication application's tone or pule dialling selection feature is set correctly . Communication is cut of[...]

User ’s Manual 8-27 T roubleshooting Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wire less communication, please refer to Chapter 4, Ope rating Basics . Pro[...]

User ’s Manual 8-28 T roubleshooting Recover y Discs Using Window s ® XP Mode o n your W indows ® 7 computer (available on cert ain models) Y our compu ter supports virtualization technology that ena bles you to run Windows XP-compatible applications on your Wind ows 7 computer . This gives you the flexibili ty to continue using legacy appl ica[...]

User ’s Manual 8-29 T roubleshooting T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act T OSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is import a[...]

User ’s Manual 8-30 T roubleshooting Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte. Ltd. 438B Alexandra Road #06-01 Alexandra T echnopark Singapore 1 19968 Spai n TOSHIBA Information Systems, ESP AÑA Parque Empresa rial San Fernan do Edificio Europa, 1a Plant a, Escalera A 28830 Madrid España United S t at es of Am erica TOSHIBA America Information Systems, [...]

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) 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Non-operating -20°C (-4?[...]

User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications Power Requirements Built-in Mod em AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 15 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 (analog only) T ype of dialing Puls[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

User ’s Manual C-2 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics Radio Charact eristics of Wireless LAN mo dule may vary according to : ■ Country/region where the produ ct was purchased ■ T yp e of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking pro ducts have been designed for operat[...]

User ’s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN Supported Freque ncy Sub-bands Subject to the radio regula tions 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/[...]

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[...]

User ’s Manual C-5 Wireless LAN *1 Factory-set default channels *2 The channel which can be used depe nds on the 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 .[...]

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 Frequency Hopping S pread S pectrum (FHSS) radio technology , and is compliant to: ■ Bluetooth S pecification V er . 2.1+EDR, as defin[...]

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

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[...]

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[...]

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) This equipment uses a frequen cy bandw[...]

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[...]

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)[...]

User ’s Manual F-1 Appendix F T OSH IBA Anti-thef t Protection T imer This feature allows you to set up a ti mer-activated BIOS password t hat will prevent unauthorised system a ccess in the event of theft. When the time limit is exceeded, you a re required to provi de the Password or fingerprint authentication for t he BIOS and Hard Disk Drive t[...]

User ’s Manual G-1 Appendix G 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[...]

User ’s Manual G-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[...]

User ’s Manual G-3 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 3. After cleaning the cooling modul e, run the "TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic T ool" aga in. Click Start -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -> Utilities -> TOS HI BA Cooling Perfor mance Diagno stic T ool . 4. If the " Please click [OK] to run the T OSHIBA Cooling Perform[...]

User ’s Manual G-4 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Figure G-2 Lift the plastic film 7. Slide the Cooling module cover back into pl ace on the computer to reattach. 8. Install the battery p ack (refer to the Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, if required). 9. T urn yo ur computer ov er . Do not use a ball pen, cot[...]

User ’s Manual H-1 Appendix H 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 comp uter are marked wit h a blue *XX in this manual. Clicking on *XX[...]

User ’s Manual H-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[...]

User ’s Manual H-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[...]

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

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[...]

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 (reade r) PC: pe[...]

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[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary boot: Short for bootstrap. A program that start s or restart s 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 describe the data transmission speed of a modem[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary CMOS: Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor . An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer th at requires 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)[...]

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[...]

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 receives back data it transmitted to a CRT (or other peri pheral device) an d then transmits the dat a to printer , the prin [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary G gigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to 102 4 megabytes. See 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 can be magnetically coded with data. Hard disks hold [...]

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 , th e computer , and the program, for example, the keyboard or a m[...]

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 , where programs are run and data is tem porarily stored and processe d. Memor[...]

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[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary port: The electrical connection th rough which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers. Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that let s you set the p arameters for various power-saving functions. program: A set of i nstructions a computer can execute th at enables it to achieve a d[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary SD/SDHC Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assist ants. 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 com[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-14 Glossary volatile memory: Ran dom access memory (RAM) that stores information as long as power is supplied to the compute r . 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[...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor 3-3 DC IN 15V jack 2-6 additional 3-39 connecting 1-4 ASCII characters 5-7 B Battery charging 6-5 extending life 6-7 indicator 2-12, 6-2 monitoring capacity 6-6 real time clock 3-3, 6-4 save mode 3-8 types 6-3 Battery pack 2-8, 3-2 additional 6-1 replacing 6-8 Bluetooth 3-6, 4-35 Bluetooth Stack for Windo[...]

TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L User ’s Manual Index-2 External monitor 2-6, 3-31 problems 8-24 F FN + 1 (TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce) 5-5 FN + 2 (TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge) 5-5 FN + ESC (Mute) 5-3 FN + Ente r 5-3 FN + F1 (Lock) 5-3 FN + F10 (Arrow mode) 5-3 FN + F11 (Numeric mode) 5-3 FN + F12 (ScrLock) 5-[...]

TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L User ’s Manual Index-3 turning on the overlays 5-6 L LAN 3-6, 4-37 Link indicato r 2-6 active indicator 2-6 cable types 4-37 connecting 4-37 disconnecting 4-38 jack 2-6 problems 8-26 M Media care 4-26 CD/DVDs 4-26 Card care 3-24 Floppy diskettes 4-27 Memory card care 3-24 Memory 3-2 a[...]

TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L User ’s Manual Index-4 Sound system 8-23 System start- up 8-4 TOSHIBA support 8-29 Touch Pad 8-16 USB device 8-20 USB floppy diskette drive 8-13 USB mouse 8-18 Wireless LAN 8-27 eSATA device 8-22 i.LINK (IEEE1394) device 8-25 xD picture card 8-15 Processor 3-1 R Recovery Media 1-15 pr[...]

TECRA A10/S10/P10/M10/Satellite S300L/Satellite Pro S300/S300L User ’s Manual Index-5 X xD picture card 3-22 inserting 3-24 problems 8-15 removing 3-25[...]