Toshiba S750 Series manual

User ’ s Manual Satellite Pro S750 Series[...]

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

User ’s Manual iii Satellite Pro S750 Getting S t arted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Chapte[...]

User ’s Manual iv Satellite Pro S750 Generating ASCII characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Monitoring of power conditi on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual v Satellite Pro S750 LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3 Graphics Processing Unit ("G PU") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3 Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual vi Satellite Pro S750 Copyright © 201 1 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 herein. First edition April 201 1 Copyri[...]

User ’s Manual vii Satellite Pro S750 FCC information FCC notice "Declaration of Conform ity Information" This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with th e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide rea sonable prot ection again st harmful interference in a[...]

User ’s Manual viii Satellite Pro S750 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. Responsibl e for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ge rmany . The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA ’ s web sit[...]

User ’s Manual ix Satellite Pro S750 The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved wo rking environments may be: ■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area. ■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, th is product ca used by disturbances generated by other de vices or machin es in the near surrounding a[...]

User ’s Manual x Satellite Pro S750 This Class B digital apparatus meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference-Causng Equipment Regulation s. Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du Règlement sur le matériel brouileur du Cana da. Modem warning notice Conformity S t atement The equipment has been approved t[...]

User ’s Manual xi Satellite Pro S750 Jap an regulations Region selectio n If you are using the computer in Japa n, technical regulations descri bed in the T elecommunications Business Law requ ire that you select the Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection. Redial Up to two redial atte mpts can be made.[...]

User ’s Manual xii Satellite Pro S750 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 located on the device The FCC registration[...]

User ’s Manual xiii Satellite Pro S750 Fax branding The T elephone Consum er Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawfu l for 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 nsmitted page or on the first page of[...]

User ’s Manual xiv Satellite Pro S750 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 . Canada: 4005B-DELPHI Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem w arning notice for Au stralia Modems connected to the Australian te l[...]

User ’s Manual xv Satellite Pro S750 Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ■ The grant of a T elepermit for a device in no way indicates T elecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions. In pa rticular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a spe[...]

User ’s Manual xvi Satellite Pro S750 ■ 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 the n etwork. b/ Caller identification i[...]

User ’s Manual xvii Satellite Pro S750 The charge for a T elepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charg e of $337.50 is payable w here an asse ssment is based on reports against non-T elecom New Zealand S pecifications. $1 12.50 is charged for each variation when submitted at the same time as the original. An invoice for $NZ1237.50 wil l b[...]

User ’s Manual xviii Satellite Pro S750 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, the batteries will finally lose th eir[...]

User ’s Manual xix Satellite Pro S750 TEAC ■ DVD-ROM drive DV -28S ■ DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording DV -W28S Panasonic Commu nications ■ DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ8A0 ■ The DVD-ROM/DVD Super Multi driv e model employs a laser syste m. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manu[...]

User ’s Manual xx Satellite Pro S750 T oshiba Samsung Stor a ge T echnology ■ DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording TS-L633 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[...]

User ’s Manual xxi Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expans ion capability , includes multime dia functionality , and is designed to prov ide years of reliable, high-pe rformance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your computer . It also provides [...]

User ’s Manual xxii Satellite Pro S750 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 ident ifies the key top symbol[...]

User ’s Manual xxiii Satellite Pro S750 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 manual, the word "HDD&qu[...]

User ’s Manual xxiv 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 xxv Satellite Pro S750 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, they may overheat. T o keep [...]

User ’s Manual xxvi Satellite Pro S750 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. PC Card/ExpressCard overheati ng Some PC Cards/ExpressCards can become hot during prolonged use which ma[...]

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: ■ TOSHIBA Por[...]

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 VIDEO Player ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree™ ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition ■ TOSHIB[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Getting S tarted ■ System Recovery Options ■ Creating Recovery Medi a ■ Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recove ry hard disk drive ■ Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Reco very Media Connecting the A C adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to ope[...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 Getting S tarted ■ Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer , or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer . Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resultin g in serious injury . TOSHIBA assumes no[...]

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 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 [...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 arrow 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 e[...]

User ’s Manual 1-12 Getting S tarted ■ Press the power button and hold it do wn for five 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[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Getting S tarted 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 using the following steps: 1. Select either blank CD, DVD or USB Flash Memory . The application will allow you to choose from a variety of di fferent media onto which [...]

User ’s Manual 1-14 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-in sta lled sof tware from the Recovery hard d isk drive A portion of the total hard disk dr ive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition stores files which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem. If you subsequently set up your hard[...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Getting S tarted 1. Load the Recovery Med ia into the computer and turn off the computer's power . 2. While holding down F12 key on the keyboard, tu rn on your co mputer - when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation >>> logo screen appears, release the F12 key . 3. Use the up and down cursor key to select the approp riat[...]

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 display panel in th e closed position. * Provided with [...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our System indicators These LED indicato rs allow you to monitor the status of various com puter functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section. Memory media slot This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™/SDXC™ memory card, miniSD™/microSD™ Card, Memory S tick ® (Duo™/PRO?[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s left side. * Provided with some models. Product appearance depends on the model you purchased. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audi o alarms, such as lo w battery condit[...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the computer ’ s right side. * Provided with some models. Product appearance depends on the model yo u purchased. Figure 2-3 The right side of the comp uter Please note that it is n ot possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Back The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back. * Provided with some models. Product appearance depends on the model you purchased. Figure 2-4 The back of the compu ter Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones. Microphone j ack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack ena[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Security lock slot A security cable can be attached to this slot and then connected to a desk or other large object in order to deter theft of the computer . External monitor port This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port. This port allows you to connect an external monitor to the computer . Serial port Use thi[...]

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. Product appearance depends on the model you purchased. Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer ■ Do not connect any cable other[...]

User ’s Manual 2-8 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 the display panel open (A4 size keyboard) Battery pack The battery p[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our * Provided with some models. Product appearance depends on the model you purchased. 1. Wireless LAN and Bluetooth antennas (no t shown)* 8. eco button 2. Web Camera* 9. TOSHIBA Present ation butto n 3. Web Camera LED* 10. V olume up/down buttons 4. Display screen 1 1. Keyboard 5. LCD Sensor switch (not shown) 12[...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our eco button Press this button to launch the TOSHBIA eco Utility . This button changes "On" a nd "Off" of eco Mode. When eco Mode is "On", the icon turns green. When eco Mode is "Off", the icon turns gray . The TOSHIBA eco Utility is not supported by Windows ® XP operating[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our Indic ators This section explains indicator functions. System indicators LED system indicators next to their respective ic ons, glow when specific computer operations a re in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators Fingerprint Sens or Th is sensor enables you to enroll and recognize a fingerprint. For detailed [...]

User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our Wireless indicators Wireless indicators next to their respective icons, glow when specific computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-8 Wireless indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator n ormally glows green wh en power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor . However , If the output voltage from [...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators A4 size keyboard 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[...]

User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our Full size keyboard The following figures show the position s of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the NUM LOCK indicators which show the following conditions: ■ When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed. ■ When the NUM LOCK indicator glows, the ten key allows [...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our Optical disc drives The computer may be in stalled with a DVD-ROM or DVD S uper Multi drive. When the computer is accessing a CD/ DVD, an ind icator on the drive glows. Some models are equip ped with an o ptical disc drive. For information on loadin g and unloading discs refer to the Using optical disc drives s[...]

User ’s Manual 2-16 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automa tically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a freque ncy of either 50 o r 60 hertz, enablin g you to use this computer in almost all country/ region. The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and re duces the voltage supplied to this computer . T o rec[...]

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 The momory slot allows for the installation, replacement and removal of additional memory module. 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in the computer's two memory slots for a maximum of 8 GB system memory . The actual amount of useable system memory w[...]

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

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 b e set to a wide range of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability . Sound Drive The following optical disc drive may be pre- installed in this computer . ■ DVD-RO [...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Hardware, Utilities and Options Multimedia Communications 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 communicati on tool such as Windows Live Messenger . TO SHIBA Web Camera Application will help you t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Hardware, Utilities and Options 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 -> System and Se[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Hardware, Utilities and Options Keyp ad over lay A ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the A4 size keyboard. Please refer to the Keyp ad overlay for A4 size keyboard section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for information on usin g this feature. Power on p assword T wo levels of password security , supervisor and user , are a[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Hardware, Utilities and Options Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work, you can use this feature to allow you to turn off power to the computer without exiting from yo ur software. Data is maintained in the computer's main memory so that when you next turn on the power , you can continue working right where you left[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 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, you may refer to each utili ty's online manua l, help files or README.TXT file (if applicable). Y ou may not h[...]

User ’s Manual 3-10 Hardware, Utilities and Options Fingerprint Utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recogn izing fingerprints which can then be linked to a username and password in order to remove the need to input these details from the keyboard. Just by swiping an enrolled finger again st th[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER The player lets you vie w DVD movies, or video content recorded using home video camcord ers. Y ou can play DVD-Video, DVD-R and video files. It has an on-screen interface and functions. Click Star t -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER -> TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YE[...]

User ’s Manual 3-12 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Disc Creator Y ou can cre ate CD's and DVD's in a number of formats including audio CD's that can be played on a standard CD player , and data CD's/DVD's which can store copie s of the files and fo lders on your computer's hard disk drive. This software can [...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA ReelT ime This application is a graphica l history/indexing tool that enables you to view recently accessed files in a fun and easy-to-use forma t. View and scroll through your history of opened or imported files via thumbnails in an intuitive user interface. T o access this utility , cl[...]

User ’s Manual 3-14 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 ■ Memory media slot ■ Secure Digital™ (SD) Card (SD me mory card, SDHC me[...]

User ’s Manual 3-15 Hardware, Utilities and Options Inserting an ExpressC ard The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert ExpressCards while the computer is turned on. 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 [...]

User ’s Manual 3-16 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-2 Removing the ExpressCard 5. Insert the Dummy card into the ExpressCard slot. PC Card The computer may b e equipped with a single PC Card slo t that can accommodate a T ype II format card. Any PC Card that meet s industry standards, either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor , ca[...]

User ’s Manual 3-17 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-3 Inserting the PC Card 3. After inserting the PC Card you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensu re that it is correct. Removing a PC Card T o remove a PC Card, follow the steps as det ailed bel ow: 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rd[...]

User ’s Manual 3-18 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory medi a slot The computer is equipped with a Memory media slot that can accommodate some kinds of memo ry media wi th various memory capacities so that you can easily tran sfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assist ants. Figure 3-5 Examples of memory media [...]

User ’s Manual 3-19 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/SDXC memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards comply with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or play[...]

User ’s Manual 3-20 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 it to liquids or l et it ge[...]

User ’s Manual 3-21 Hardware, Utilities and Options 3. Press the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made . Figure 3-6 Inserting a memory media Remo vin g a me mor y 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 Re[...]

User ’s Manual 3-22 Hardware, Utilities and Options Additional mem ory modu le 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 Memory Medi a slot indicator is out before you remove [...]

User ’s Manual 3-23 Hardware, Utilities and Options Installing a memory module T o install a memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Shut down the compu ter - make su re the Power indicator is off (refer to the T urning off the power section in Chapter 1, Getting S tarted if required). 2. Remove the AC ad aptor and all cable s and p[...]

User ’s Manual 3-24 Hardware, Utilities and Options 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 30 d egree angle before holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place. Figure 3-9 Seating the memory module 8. Seat the memory module cover in place an[...]

User ’s Manual 3-25 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-10 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 computer on and make su re the added memory is recognized - to confirmed it, S[...]

User ’s Manual 3-26 Hardware, Utilities and Options 8. Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer . Figure 3-1 1 Removing the memory module 9. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw . 10. Install the battery pack - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Powe r-Up Modes, i[...]

User ’s Manual 3-27 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-12 Connecting the monitor c able to the external monitor port 2. T urn the external monitor's power on. When you turn on the power , the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device . In the event that you find that ther[...]

User ’s Manual 3-28 Hardware, Utilities and Options Connecting the Mini DisplayPort 1. Plug the Mini DisplayPort connector of the adapter into the Mini DisplayPort on your computer . Figure 3-13 Connecting the Mini Displa yPort 2. Connect one end of the monitor cabl e to the HDMI or DVI port on your external monitor and connect the other end to t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-29 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-14 Connecting an eSA T A cable to the eSA T A/USB combo port Disconnecting an eSA T A device When you have finished using an eSA T A device, 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 device to go out to make sure all [...]

User ’s Manual 3-30 Hardware, Utilities and Options Some models are equip ped with a serial port. T o connect a serial port, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn the computer ’s power off. 2. Connect the serial connector to the serial po rt and tighten the screws on the left and right hand side. Figure 3-15 Connecting the serial connect[...]

User ’s Manual 3-31 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-16 Security lock Optional accessories Y ou are able to add a number of options and accessories in orde r to make 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[...]

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 your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go. Figure 4-1 T ouch Pad and T o[...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics Using the Fingerprint Sensor This product has a fingerp rint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password onto the fingerprint authenticati on feature, it is no longer nece ssary to input the password from the keyboard. Fingerprint feature enab le[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics The following illustration s show the recommended way to swipe your finger over the fingerprint sensor . Figure 4-2 Swipe the finger Point s to note abou t the Fingerprint Sensor Please be aware of the following consideratio ns when using the fingerprint sensor . A fail ure to follow these guidel i nes might re[...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enro llment/registration or reco gnition. ■ W ash and dry your hands thoroughly . ■ Remove static electricity from y our fingers by touching any metal surface. S tatic electricity is a common cause of sensor failures, e[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics ■ Please also refer to the fingerprint utility Help file for more information. Y ou ca n start it using the following method: ■ Click Sta r t -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -> Utilities -> Fingerprint Utility . The main scre en is displayed. Click ? in the lower le ft corne r of the screen. Finge[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics 7. The following message will be displayed: "It is strongly recommended you enroll one more finger. " Click OK and repeat S tep 3, 4, 5 and 6 with another finger . Delete the Fingerprint Dat a Saved fingerprint data is stored in special non-volatile memory inside th e fingerprint sensor . Therefore, i[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Windows Logon via Fingerprint A uthentication In place of the usual Windows logo n by ID and password, fingerpri nt authentication also allo ws logon to Window s. This is useful especially when ma ny users are using the PCs, as user selection can be skipped. Fingerprint Authentication Procedure 1. S t art up th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 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 Windows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up. It is necessary [...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics 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 OSHIBA Web Camera Application will help you to add various video effects to your[...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 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 fac[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics ■ The Registration screen is displayed for a logged-in user whose face has not be en registered. ■ The Management screen is displayed for a logged-in user whose face has already been registered. 2. Click Run as administr ator in lower left of the Ma nagement screen, and then click the Register button. The[...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics How to Dele te the Face Re cognition D at a Delete image data, account information, and personal record data created during registration. T o delete the Face Recognition Data, follow the steps as described below: 1. T o launch this utility , click Star t -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities ->[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics 1:1 Mode Login screen 1. T urn on the computer . 2. The Select Tiles screen will be displaye d. 3. Select St art face recognition () . 4. The Select Account screen will be displayed. 5. Select the account, and click the arrow button. 6. " Please face the camera " will be displayed. 7. V erification w[...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics Figure 4-4 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 3. Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray . Figure 4-5 Inserting a disc 1. Disc tray 2. Eject button 1. Laser lens 1 2 1 When the disc tray is fully open ed, t he edge of the co mputer will cover the disc tray slightly . Therefore, you [...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics 4. Press gently at the center of the disc until you feel it click into place. T he disc should li e below the top of the spindle, flu sh with the spindl e base. 5. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. Removing discs T o remove the disc, follow the steps as detai[...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics How to rem ove discs wh en 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 button.[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 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 4-18 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty or damaged, wr iting 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+RW or DVD- RAM media will be affected by the quality of the disc itself and[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics ■ There are two types of DVD-R media available, au thoring discs and general use discs. Do not attemp t to use authoring discs as only general use discs can be writte n to by a computer drive. ■ Y ou can use both DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartri[...]

User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics ■ Y ou sh ould always write from the com puter's hard disk drive onto the CD/DVD - do not try to write from sh ared devices such a s a server or any other network device. ■ Writing with software other than T OSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed, therefore operation with other software applicatio[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics ■ Y ou ca nnot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator's 'Audio CD' function to record music to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dua l Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DV D+RW medi a. ■ Do not use the 'Disc Backup' fu ncti on of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in order to copy DVD Video or DVD-ROM mate rial tha[...]

User ’s Manual 4-22 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. Click St art -> All Programs -> TO S H IB A -> CD&DVD Applications -> Disc Creator to access the TOSHIBA Disc Creat[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics ■ The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER". ■ It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected wh en playing DVD- Video. Power saving features ma y interfere with smooth playback. When playing DVD-Video using battery power , set the Power Options to "Bal[...]

User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics ■ When viewing DVD-Video on an external display or TV , change the display device before playing. DVD-Video cannot be displa yed simultaneously (in clone mode) on both the computer's display panel and an external display . ■ Do not change the display device wh ile running the "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA Y[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics 4. Hold the CD/DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole - any fingerprints on the surface of t he disc can pre vent the drive from properly reading data. 5. Do not expose the CD/DVD to direct sunlight, extreme he at or cold. 6. Do not place heavy objects on your C D/DVDs. 7. If your CD/DVDs becom[...]

User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics Realtek HD Audio Manager Y ou can confirm and ch ange the audi o configuration using the Realte k Audio Manager . T o launch th e Realtek Audio Manager , click Star t -> Control Panel , select Large ico ns from Vi ew by , then click Realtek HD Audio Manager . When you first launch the Realtek Au dio Manag e[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Modem This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telepho ne 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 correct fo r the region in which it will be used. T[...]

User ’s Manual 4-28 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 4-29 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 4-8 Connecting the internal modem ■ Connection to [...]

User ’s Manual 4-30 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 . [...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics ■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption based on an 128-bit encryption algorithm ■ Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WP A™) Setting 1. Please make sure that the Wireless Communication S witch is turned on. 2. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Netw ork and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center .[...]

User ’s Manual 4-32 Operating Basics Radio links Y ou can e asily establish links between two or more devices, wi th these links being maintained even if the devi ces are not within a line-of-sight of each othe r . Security T wo advanced security mechan isms ensure a high le vel of security: ■ Authentication prevents access to critical data and[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 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 askbar to disable the wireless LAN, restar t the computer o r perform the following procedure to re-enab le it: Star t -> Control Panel -> S[...]

User ’s Manual 4-34 Operating Basics If you are using Ethernet LAN (1 0 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can connect with a CA T3 or higher ca ble. Connecting the LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, foll ow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn off the power to all external devices connected to the computer . 2. Plug one end of the cable into[...]

User ’s Manual 4-35 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 [...]

User ’s Manual 4-36 Operating Basics ■ Before carrying your computer , shut it down, discon nect the AC adaptor and allow it to cool down - a failure to follow this instruction may result in minor heat injury . ■ Be careful not to subject the computer to impact or shock - a failure to follow this instru ction could result in d amage to comput[...]

User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics St arting the TO SHIBA Sleep Utility T o start the utility , click Start -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -> Utilities -> Sleep Utility . Enabling Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable and disab le the Sleep and Charge function. Select the Enable Sleep and Charge check box to enable this[...]

User ’s Manual 4-38 Operating Basics Power supply mod e settings Y our PC has multiple charging modes so th at many different USB devices can be supported for Sleep and Charge fun ction. Auto Mode (Default) is suitable for a wide range of digital audio players. However , determining which mode is suitable for your USB device is unknown without tr[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press FN + F12 ( ScrLock ) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power on default is off. Press FN + ENTER to simulate ENTER o n the enhanced keyboard’s numeric keypad. Hot keys Hot keys (pressing FN + a function or ESC key) let you enable or disable certain features of the computer . Mute: Pressing FN + ESC[...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Brightness Down : Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. Brightness Up : Pressing FN + F7 increases the comput er's di splay panel brightness in individual steps. Wireless: Pressing FN + F8 switches the active wireless device s if the wireless communication[...]

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[...]

User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard Figure 5-1 The numeric keypad overlay 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 ype [...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard Generating ASCII charact ers Not all ASCII characters can be generated using norma l keyboard operation, but you are a ble to generate the se characters using their specific ASCII codes. Full size keyboard: 1. Hold down AL T key . 2. Using the numeric keypad, type the ASCII code of the character you require. 3. Rel[...]

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[...]

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 Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connecte d, the computer's main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as the main battery . Y ou can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source although you s[...]

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 packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Replacing the b attery p ac[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Slide and hold the battery release latch to disengage th e battery pack and then remove it from the computer. 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 the comp[...]

User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-Up Modes The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of p assword security: User and Supervisor . User Password T o start the utility , point to or click the following items: St art -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Uti lities ->Password Utility User authentication may be required to validate user [...]

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 ent er the current password correctly . Please use BIOS Setup to change or delete the HDD Pa sswords or to set the HDD Master Password. ■ Owner String (text box) Y ou ca n use this[...]

User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-Up Modes 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 memory will be saved to the hard di sk drive[...]

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, cl ick 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/EC version and contains two buttons : Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version , date and EC version . Display This tab lets you customize your computer’s display settings for either the internal display or an external monitor . Power On Display T[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p 2. Use the up and down cursor keys to select the boot device you want and press ENTER . 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. Panel Open - Power On This feature a llows you to change the Panel Open - Power On setting. Keyboard Wa ke-up on[...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 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 availabl e: LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer's power be turned on from shudown[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setu p Built-in LA N This feature enables or disables th e Built-in LAN. 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 keyboard by setting the Legacy USB Support item to enabled. SA T A eSA T A This feature a[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 T roubleshooting 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 in[...]

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[...]

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: System start- up When the computer does not start pr operly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources Software The p[...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 T roubleshooting 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 a few seconds. If the self test is successful, the com puter tries to load t he operating system according to how the Boot Priority option is se[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 information. Problem Pro cedure The following message is Displayed on the screen: RTC Power Failure. Check system. Then press [F2] key. The cha[...]

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/DVD Super Mult i drive 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 o[...]

User ’s Manual 8-10 T roubleshooting PC Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Memory Cards: SD/SDHC/ SDXC Card, Memory Stick, xD pictur e card, MultiMediaC ard For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Check the type of CD/D VD you are using. The driv[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 T roubleshooting 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 Memory Card erro r occurs Remove the Memory Card from the co mputer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is f[...]

User ’s Manual 8-12 T roubleshooting The on-screen pointer moves too fast or too slow In this instance, you should initiall y try changing the speed setting within th e Mouse Control utility . 1. T o access this utility , click Sta rt -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Soun d -> Mouse . 2. Within the Mouse Prope rties window , click the Po[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 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 in order to en sure it is firmly attached. Double-[...]

User ’s Manual 8-14 T roubleshooting Fingerprint Sensor USB device In addition to the information in th is section, please also refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device. Problem Procedure Reading of the fingerprint was not successful. In this instance you should try the fingerprint reading operation again using th e correct finger[...]

User ’s Manual 8-15 T roubleshooting USB Sleep and Charge function For more informa tion and settings, please refer to the Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility section in Chapte r 4, Operating Basics. If you are using an operating system that does not support USB, you are still able to use a USB mouse and/or USB keyboard by setting the Legacy USB Supp[...]

User ’s Manual 8-16 T roubleshooting eSA T A device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your e SA T A device. The battery depletes quickly even when I turned OFF the power of the computer . If USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge duri[...]

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

User ’s Manual 8-18 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[...]

User ’s Manual 8-19 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[...]

User ’s Manual 8-20 T roubleshooting LAN Wireless LAN For more informa tion on wireless co mm unication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wire less communication, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Pro cedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN[...]

User ’s Manual 8-21 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[...]

User ’s Manual 8-22 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[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Environmental Requirements Size 374(w) x 250.5(d) x 33.4/37.6(h) millimeters (not including parts that extend beyond the main body). Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C (41°F) to 35°C[...]

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 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 l ine T elephone line (an alog only) T ype of dialing Pulse To n e C[...]

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 Information for Wireless Devices Wireless LAN Interoperab ility The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other LAN systems Direct Sequence S pread S pectrum (DSSS) /Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology , and is compliant to: ■ The IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard on Wireless LANs (Revision a/b/g/n, [...]

User ’s Manual C-2 Information for Wireless Devices CAUTION about Wireless Devices Wireless Devices and your health Wireless products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of energy emitted by Wireless products however is far much less than the electromagnetic ene rgy emitted by wireless devices like f[...]

User ’s Manual C-3 Information for Wireless Devices Radio Regulatory Information The Wireless device is must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions as descr ibed in the user do cumentation that comes with the product. This product complies with the follow ing radio frequency and safety standards. Europe[...]

User ’s Manual C-4 Information for Wireless Devices Restrictions for Use of 5470 -5 725MHz Frequencies in Eu rope T o remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operati on, the above 2. 4GHz and 5GHz chann el limitations apply for outdoor usage. The user should use th e wireless LAN utility to check the current chann[...]

User ’s Manual C-5 Information for Wireless Devices Canada - Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer ence, and (2) this devi ce must accept any interferen ce, including interference that may cause undesired operation of [...]

User ’s Manual C-6 Information for Wireless Devices Using this equipment in J apan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400MHz to 2,483.5MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification syste m s (premises radio station and specified low-powe r radio station). 1.[...]

User ’s Manual C-7 Information for Wireless Devices (4) Th is equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identifica tion systems. 4. About the JEIT A 5GHz Wireless LAN supports W52/W53/W56 Channel. Device Auth orization This device obtains the T echnical Re gulation Conf[...]

User ’s Manual C-8 Information for Wireless Devices Radio approvals for wireless devices Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Intel ® Centr ino ® Advanced-N 6205 a/b/g/n (a/b/g) Wireless LAN This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. As of Apr . 201 1 Do not use this equipment in the count [...]

User ’s Manual C-9 Information for Wireless Devices Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Intel ® Centr ino ® Advanced-N 6230 a/b/g/n (a/b/g) W ireless LAN and Blu etooth This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. As of Apr . 201 1 Monaco Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norwa[...]

User ’s Manual C-10 Information for Wireless Devices Approved Countries/Regio ns for the AR938x W ireless Network Adapter a/b/g/n (a/b/g) W ireless LAN This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark El Salvador Estonia Finland [...]

User ’s Manual C-1 1 Information for Wireless Devices As of Apr . 201 1 Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Atheros AR9002WB-1 NG Wireless Netw ork Adaptor b/g/n (b/g) W ireless LAN an d Bluetooth This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgi[...]

User ’s Manual C-12 Information for Wireless Devices As of Apr . 201 1 Do not use this equipment in the count ries/regions which are not listed in the table below . ■ Available channel of Peer-to-peer connection by ad-hoc mode is Ch1- Ch1 1. ■ Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1- Ch13. Albania Algeria Angola Arge[...]

User ’s Manual C-13 Information for Wireless Devices Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Malta Mauritius Mexico M onaco Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Namibia Netherla nds New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Paraguay Peru Philip pines Poland Portugal Pu erto Rico Qatar Republic of Chad Republic of Djibouti Republic of The Gambia[...]

User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D 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 Wire size: Minimum 0.75 mm 2 Curren[...]

User ’s Manual D-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 E-1 Appendix E 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 E-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 E-3 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 4. Remove the battery pack (refer to the Replaci ng the batter y pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, if required ). 5. Using a thin-tipped tool, push on the hol e in the edge of the Cooling module cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to remove. 1. Hole 2. Cooling module cov[...]

User ’s Manual F-1 Appendix F Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. Non-applicable Icons Certain computer chassis are design ed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product se ries. Therefore, please b e aware that your selected model may not have al l the features[...]

User ’s Manual F-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 F-3 Legal Footnotes Battery Life 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 mod [...]

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

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 (reader) PC: per[...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor 3-3 additional 3-31 connecting 1-3 DC IN 15V jack 2-6 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 3-7 types 6-3 Battery pack 2-8, 3-2 additional 6-1 replacing 6-8 Bluetooth 3-5, 4-31 Bluetooth Stack for Windo[...]

Satellite Pro S750 User ’s Manual Index-2 FN + F11 (Numeric mode) 5-2 FN + F12 (ScrLock) 5-3 FN + F2 (Power Plan ) 5-3 FN + F3 (Sleep) 5-3 FN + F4 (Hibernate) 5-3 FN + F5 (Outpu t) 5-3 FN + F6 (Brightness Down) 5-4 FN + F7 (Brightness Up) 5-4 FN + F8 (Wireless) 5-4 FN + F9 (Touch Pad) 5-4 FN + space (Zoo m) 5-4 Function keys 5-2 G Graphics contro[...]

Satellite Pro S750 User ’s Manual Index-3 removing 3-21 Modem 3-5 connecting 4-29 disconnecting 4-30 jack 2-6 problems 8-19 properties menu 4-28 region selection 4-27 Moving the comput er 4-35 MultiMediaCard 3-18 inserting 3-20 removing 3-21 P Password power on 3-7 problems 8-7 Starting the computer by 6-11 Supervisor 6-11 user 6-10 PC Card 3-16 [...]

Satellite Pro S750 User ’s Manual Index-4 ScrLock 5-3 Sound system headphone jack 2-5 microphone jack 2-5 problems 8-17 Stereo speakers 2-3 T TOSHIBA Assist 3-11 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 3-11 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 3-12, 4-20 TOSHIBA DVD-RAM Utility 3-12 TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert Utility 3- 12 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 3-9 TOSHIBA Presentation button 3-6 TO[...]