Toshiba Satellite P507 manual

T OSHIBA Satellite P500 / Satellite P505 Qosmio X500 / Qosmio G60 Satellite P500D / Satellite P505D Satellite P507 / Satellite P507D Port able Personal Computer User's Manual[...]

ii User ’s Manual Copyright © 2009 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repr oduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No pat ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA Satellite P500 / Satellite P 505, Qosmio X5[...]

User ’s Manual iii T r ademar ks IBM is a registered trademark and IB M PC is a trademark of Internati onal Business Machines Corporation. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks o f Microsoft Corporation. DirectX, AcriveDesktop, Dire ctShow , and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron[...]

iv User ’s Manual FCC infor mation FCC notice “Dec laration of Conf or mity Infor mation” This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prot ection against harmful interference in a residential installation.[...]

User ’s Manual v EU Confor mity Statement This product and - if applicable - t he supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore wit h th e applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low V o ltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and/or R&TT E Directive 1999/5/EC. The complete of[...]

vi User ’s Manual Modem war ning notice Confor mity Statement The equipment has b een approved to [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). However , due to differences between the in dividual PSTNs provided i n different countries/regions the ap[...]

User ’s Manual vii Japan re gulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japa n, technical regulations descri bed in the T elecommunications Business Law require 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. If more than two re[...]

viii User ’s Manual Pur suant to FCC CFR 47, P ar t 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the followin g information: ■ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem. ■ The registration number th at is loca ted on the device US : CXSMM01BRD02D450 The FCC regi[...]

User ’s Manual ix Fax branding The T elephone Con sumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful fo r any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or botto m of each tr ansmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the[...]

x User ’s Manual 3. The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ1 1C. The IC registration numbe r of the modem is shown below . Canada: 3652B-RD02D450 Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network mu st h[...]

User ’s Manual xi Notes for u se of this devi ce in New Ze aland ■ The grant of a T elepermit for a device in no way indica tes 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 specific network i[...]

xii User ’s Manual second ring cadences) is not destroyed. ■ The preferred method of dia lling is to use DTMF tones (A TDT ...) as this is faster and more reliab le than puls e (decadic) dialling. If for some reason you must use decadic dia lling, your communications program must be set up to record numbers using the following translatio n tabl[...]

User ’s Manual xiii F ollo wing inf or mation is only for EU-member sta tes: Disposal of products WEEE Dustbin Symbol The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and di sposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product. The y will be separated[...]

xiv User ’s Manual ENERGY ST AR ® Pr ogr am Y our computer model may be Energy S tar ® Compliant. If the model you purchased is co mpliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY ST AR logo on the computer a nd the following information applies. TOSHIBA. is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EP A) Ene rgy S tar Program and has designe[...]

User ’s Manual xv Optical disc driv e safety instr uctions Panasonic BD Combo UJ141/BD-R/RE UJ240 with Labelflash™ Be sure to check the international prec autions at the end of th is section. ■ The BD Combo/BD-R/RE drive empl oys a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this prod uct, please read this instructio n manual carefully and retain [...]

xvi User ’s Manual Hitach-L G Da ta Stor age D VD Super Multi GT20N/GT20F with Labelflash™ ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employ s a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction man ual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized se rvice locatio[...]

User ’s Manual xvii T OSHIB A SAMSUNG ST ORAGE TECHNOLOGY D VD Super Multi TS-L633C/TS-L633Y ■ THIS DVD WRIT ABLE DRIVE EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM T O ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT , PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULL Y AND RET AIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT EVER REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONT ACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCA TION[...]

xviii User ’s Manual Panasonic D VD Super Multi UJ890AD/UJ890ED with Labelflash™ ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employ s a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction man ual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized se rvice location. ■ Use[...]

User ’s Manual xix Inter national Precautions CAUTION: This appliance co ntains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ." T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep thi s manual for your future referenc e. In case of any trouble with this model, p lease contact your nearest "A[...]

xx User ’s Manual OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avge r laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserkla ss 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä sil milie vaarallista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THA[...]

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

xxii User ’s Manual General Precautions T o keep your computer in prime opera tin g condition, protect your work are a from: ■ Dust, moisture, and direct sunl ight. ■ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic fi eld, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ■ Rapid changes in[...]

User ’s Manual xxiii General Precautions Expr essCar d o verhea ting Some PC and ExpressCards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors o r instability in the operation of the device in qu estion. In addition, you should also be careful when you remove a PC or ExpressCard that has been used for a long time. Mobile phones Plea[...]

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

xxvi User ’s Manual T able of Contents DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 BDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 BD-R/RE drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2[...]

User ’s Manual xxvii T able of Contents Using the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 How to register the [...]

xxviii User’s Manual T able of Contents Wireless communication switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43 Wireless activity LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43 LAN cab[...]

User ’s Manual xxix T able of Contents Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 HW Setup Win dow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xxx User ’s Manual T able of Contents Recovery Media Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8 Hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9 BD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Poin[...]

User ’s Manual xxxi Preface Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite P500 / Satellite P505, Qosmio X500, Qosmio G60, Satellite P500D / Satellite P505D / Satellite P50 7D Series comp uter . Thi s powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , including multimedia device s, and it is designed to provi[...]

xxxii User’s Manual Preface Chapter 4, Operating Basics , includes instructions on using the following devices: T ouchPad, Sound System, optic al media drives, modem, wireless communication and LAN. It also provid es tips on care of the computer , and CD/DVDs. Chapter 5, The Keyboard , describes special keyboard functions includi ng hot keys. Cha[...]

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

User ’s Manual 1-1 Introduction Chap ter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer's features, options and accessories. Equipment chec klist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and p acking materials for future use. Hard ware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ?[...]

1-2 User ’s Manual Introduction Software The following software is preinstalled: ■ Windows ® 7 ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer ■ TOSHIBA V alue Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA HDD Protection ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER ■ TOSHIBA FingerPrint Utility ([...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction F ea tur es Please visit your region’s web site for the configurat ion details of the model that you have purchased. Processor Memory Built-in Y o ur computer is equipped with one processor and processor type varies depending on model. T o check which type of processor is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA [...]

1-4 User ’s Manual Introduction Power Video RAM Depends on the model you purchased. Mobile Intel ® HM55 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel ® HM57 Express Chipset model: Video RAM cap acity shares with main memory , and the proportion d epends on Dynamic Video Memory T echnology . Mobile Intel ® PM55/PM57 Express Chipset model in graphic chip [...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Disks RTC Battery The internal R TC battery backs up the Real Time Clock and calendar . AC Adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges th e batteries when they are low . It comes with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 2[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual Introduction BD-R/RE drive with Labelflash ™ Some models are equip ped with a full-si ze BD-R/ RE drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVD/BDs. It reads BD-ROM discs at maximum 6 speed, BD-ROM (DL) discs at maximum 6 speed, DVD-ROM's at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROM's at ma ximum 24 sp eed. It writes[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction BD Combo drive with Labelflash™ Some models are equi pped with a full-size BD Combo drive module that le ts you record dat a to rewritable CD/DVDs. It reads BD-ROM discs at maximum 6 speed, BD-ROM (DL) discs at maximum 6 speed, DVD-ROM's at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROM's at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-[...]

1-8 User ’s Manual Introduction DVD Super Multi drive Some models are equip ped with a full-si ze DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs. It reads DVD- ROM's at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROM's at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R's at up to 24 speed, CD-RW's at up to 24 speed, DVD-R's at [...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Display The computer's LCD panel su pports high-resolution video graphics. T he screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability . Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Built-In Thin-film transistor color LCD is availabl e in two sizes: 18.4" wide, 1680 horizontal x 945 ver[...]

1-10 User ’s Manual Introduction Slots Multimedia Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) The computer has Universal Serial Bu s ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faste r than the USB 1.1 standard. (The ports also support USB 1.1.) Ports with the icon ( ) have USB Sleep and Charge func tion. eSA T A/U[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Communications Headphone(S/P DIF) jack This jack outputs analog audio signals. This jack can be used also as S/P DIF jack and enables connection of optical d igital correspondence apparatus. Microphone Jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone inp[...]

1-12 User ’s Manual Introduction Security Special f eatures The following features are either un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the co mputer more convenient to use. The transmission speed over the wirel ess LAN, and the distance over which the wireless LAN can reach, may vary depending on surrounding electromagnet[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction Hot Keys Key combinations let y ou quickly modify the system configuratio n directly from the keyboard without running a system configurati on program. Instant Security The hot key function Fn + F1 blanks the screen and disables the computer , providing data security . Display Automatic Power Off *1 This feature a[...]

1-14 User ’s Manual Introduction T OSHIBA V alue Ad ded Pac kage This section describes the T OSHIBA Component features p re-installed on the computer . Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software . The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk so that when you turn on the power again, you can [...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Introduction TOSHIBA Flash Cards This utility supports the following functions. ■ Hot key function ■ TOSHIBA utility launcher function TOSHIBA Components Common Driver TOSHIBA Components Common Driver contains the module required for the utility which TOSHIBA of fers. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility[...]

1-16 User ’s Manual Introduction Utilities and Applications This section describes pre-installed utili ties and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services. HW [...]

User ’s Manual 1-17 Introduction WinDVD BD for TOS H IB A This software is provided for playback of Blu-ray Disc. It has an on-screen interface and functions. T o run WinDVD BD for TOS HIBA, click J All Programs J InterV ideo WinDVD J WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA . Corel DVD MovieFactory ® for TOS H IB A Y o u can edit digital video and make a DVD-Vide[...]

1-18 User ’s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA ConfigFr ee ConfigFree is a sui te of utilities to allow easy control of communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks. T o run ConfigFree, click , select All Progra[...]

User ’s Manual 1-19 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for details. The following opti ons are available: Window s Mobility Center This section describes th e Windows Mobility Center . Mobility Center is a utility for accessin[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 The Grand T our Chap ter 2 T he Gr and T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer . F ront with the display c losed The following figure shows the computer's front with its display panel in the closed positi on. The front of t[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual The Grand T our ■ Set the wireless communica tion switch to off in airplan es and hospitals. Check the wireless activity indicator . It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off. ■ T urn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a perso n who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medi[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Left side The following figure shows the computer's left side. ■ Tr a y OD D The left side of the computer Disk LED Disk LED indicates that the hard disk drive or optical disc drive is being accessed. Multiple Digit al Media Card Slot LED Multiple Digital Media C ard Slot LED lights up when the Multiple D[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual The Grand T our ■ Do not connect any cable other th an a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could cause damage or malfunction. ■ Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply . It could cause damage or malfuncti on. eSA T A/ eSA T A/USB Com bo Port The eSA T A/USB combo port suppo rts the USB 2.0 and eSA T A functions. Ports wi[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the computer's righ t side. The right side of the computer * The figure shows the Modem Jack. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Headphone (S/ P DIF) jack 2. Microphone Jack 3. USB Serial Bus (USB 2.0) Ports 4. Modem Jack or TV In Port* 5. External Monitor Port 6. DC in 19V Jack 7. Secur[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual The Grand T our ■ Connection to any communication lin e other than an analog phone lin e could cause a computer system failure. ■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone li nes. ■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN). ■ Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a [...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Bac kside The following figure shows the computer's back panel. The backside of the computer 1 1. Cooling V ent s Cooling V ents Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from overheating. Do not block the cooling vents. Make sure that foreign objects such as pin s (or similar objects) are kept out of the vents, t[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Under side The following figure shows the undersid e of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer . The underside of the computer 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Hard Disk Cover 2. Battery P ack Lock 3. Battery Pack 4. Battery Release Latch 5. Hard Disk Cover 6. Memory Module Cover 7. Coo[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Memory Modu le Cover This cover protects two memory module sockets -- one or two module s are pre-installed. Refer to the Memory expansi on section in Ch apter 8, Optional Devices . Cooling V ents Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from overheating.[...]

2-10 User ’s Manual The Grand T our F ront with the display open This section shows the fro nt of the co mputer with the displ ay open. Refer to the appropriate illustration for details. T o open the display , lift the front of the display . Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. The front of the computer with the display open * Pro[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our Web Camera LED The Web Came ra LED indicates whether the web camera is working or not. (Provided with some models) Web Camera Use the web camera to take your picture or send your image to web contacts. (Provided with some models) Built-in micr ophone The microphone is used with the Web Camera to talk to other [...]

2-12 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Power Button T urns the compute r on and off, puts it into Hiber- nation mode, and wakes it up from Sleep mode. eco Button Press this button to launch the eco appli cation. CD/DVD/BD Button Press this button to launch an application program that allows for playing of CDs, DVDs or BDs. The application that is l [...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Optical Disc Driv e An A T API interface controller is used for optical di sc operation. When the computer is accessing an optical di sc, an indicator on the system glows. Region codes for BD driv e and media Optical disc drives and their associated media are manu factured according to the specifications of thr[...]

2-14 User ’s Manual The Grand T our BD-R/RE driv e The full-size BD-R/RE dri ve module lets you record data to writable CD/ DVD/BDs as well as run either 12 cm (4 .72") or 8 cm (3 .15") for Tray type, 12 cm (4.72") for Slot type CD /DVDs without using an adaptor . Use only round standard (12cm) d iscs with this slot-loading optical[...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our BD Combo driv e The full-size BD Combo drive module lets you record data to writable CD/ DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") for T ray type, 12 cm (4.72") for Slot type CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . Use only round standard ( 12cm) discs with this slot-l oading optical dr[...]

2-16 User ’s Manual The Grand T our D VD Super Multi driv e The full-size DVD Super Multi drive modu le lets you record data to writable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4 .72") or 8 cm (3.15") for T ray type, 12 cm (4.72") for Slot type CD /DVDs without using an adaptor . Use only round standard (12cm) d iscs with this slot-lo[...]

User ’s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer . It can automatically ad just to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabli ng you to use the computer in almo st any country/region. T o recharge the battery , si[...]

2-18 User ’s Manual The Grand T our R emote controller A remote controller , which is provided with some models, enables you to perform some functions of your compu ter from a distance. Y ou can use your remote controller with Media Center to pl ay CDs, DVDs, BDs and videos, as well as view pictures. The remote con troller helps you to control th[...]

User ’s Manual 2-19 The Grand T our Slim size r emote controller CD/DVD/BD button Press this button to launch Windows Media Player / DVD Video Player / WinDVD BD for TOS H IB A. Brightness do wn Decreases the computer ’s display panel brightness. Brightness up Increases the computer ’s display panel brightness. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1[...]

2-20 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Power S tart s or terminate the opera ting system.This button functions like the powe r button of your computer . By default, the Sleep mode is equivalent to the power off state of your computer . T o change the setting, click Start J Control p anel J System and Security J Power Options J Choose what the power [...]

User ’s Manual 2-21 The Grand T our Using the remote contr oller Some computers include a remote contro l unit, which allows you to control some of your computer ’s functions from a distance. Operational range of the remote controller Point the remote controller at your computer and press a button. The operational angle and distance are describ[...]

2-22 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Operational range of the remote controller T O S H I B A S a te ll i t e 1 2 30˚ 30˚ 15˚ 5M 1. Infrared Receiver Window 2. Remote Controller Even if within the effective scope as described above, th e remote controller may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases. ■ When an obstacle stands [...]

User ’s Manual 2-23 The Grand T our Installing/R emo ving ba tteries Be sure to install the provided CR2016 type batteries before usin g the remote controller . The procedures for installing and removing the batteries vary depending on the type of the remote controller . Check the type and then install or remove the b atteries as instructed. T yp[...]

2-24 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Installing the batteries 1. Open the battery cove r on the back side of the remote controller . Opening the battery cover 2. Be sure to place the batteries with correct polarities. Press the battery down to the stoppe r then push it forw ard to fit into the battery case. Inserting the batteries 3. Close the bat[...]

User ’s Manual 2-25 The Grand T our Slim size r emote controller 1. Open the battery cover on the back side of the remote contro ller . 2. Hold down the stopper and slide the batte ry out of battery case. Removing the batteries 3. Insert the battery in pl ace. Be sure to place the batteri es with correct polarities. Press the battery down to the [...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 Getting S tarted Chap ter 3 Getting Star ted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Installing the battery pack ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the po wer ■ Windows setup ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta rti[...]

3-2 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged befo re you can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Connecting the power cord to the AC a daptor 2. Connect the AC adaptor' s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right of the computer . Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/[...]

3-4 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can b e rotated in a wide ran ge of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you. Opening the display Use reasonable care w hen opening and closing the display panel. Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage [...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted T ur ning on the powe r This section describes how to turn on the power . Press and hold the computer's power button fo r two or three seconds. T urning on the pow er W indows setup When you first turn on the power , the computer's initial screen is the Microsoft ® Windows S tartup Screen Logo. Follo[...]

3-6 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted T ur ning of f the power The power can be turned off in one of the following mo des: Shut down (Boot), Hibernation o r Sleep Mode. Shut Do wn mode (Boot mode) When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the ope rating system’s main scr een. 1. If you have enter[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does Hibernation Mode. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by t he System Slee p Mod[...]

3-8 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions: ■ Power is turned ba ck on immediately after shutting down . ■ Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise. Hiber nation Mode The hibernation feature sa ves the conten ts of memory to the hard disk [...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer will enter Hibernati on mode automatica lly when you press the power button o r close the Display Screen. First, however , make the appropriate settings according to th e steps below . 1. Open the Control Panel . 2. Open System and Security and open Power Options . 3. Sel[...]

3-10 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted System R eco v er y Options The System Recovery Opti ons feat ure is inst alled on t he hard disk w hen shipped from the factory . Th e System Recovery Options menu includes some tools to repair startup problems, run diag nostics or restore the system. Y ou can see the more information about “S tartup Repair[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted R estoring the pr einstalled software fr om the Re c ove r y H D D Part of the space on the hard disk drive is reserved as recovery partition for restoring the pre-installed software from the hard disk drive. When re-setting up your hard disk, do n ot change, delete or add partitions in a manner other than sp[...]

3-12 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted R estoring the preinstalled software fr om R eco v er y Media If the preinstalled files are damaged, use the Recovery Media you created, or HDD recovery to restore them. T o restore the opera ting system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below . 1. Load the Recovery Media in the optical media dri[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 Operating Basics Chap ter 4 Oper a ting Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the T ouchPad, optical media drives, so und system, modem, the wireless LAN and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer . Using the T ouchP ad T o use the T ouchPad , simply touch and move your fi ng[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual Operating Basics T wo bu ttons below the keyboard are used like the butto ns on a mouse pointer . Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer . Pr ess the rig ht button to display a menu or other function dependi ng on the software you are using. For some functions, yo[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics T o use a Pinch Zoom gesture: 1. Place two fingers down on the T ouchPad surface. 2. Slide the fingers further apart to zoom in or slide the fingers closer together to zoom out. For the best zo oming experience, use the tips of your fingers. Rotating (ChiralRot ate) The Rotating features provide convenie nt ges[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual Operating Basics How to s wipe the finger Using the following steps when swiping fing ers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication fa ilures: 1. Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor. 2. While lightly to uching the sensor , swipe the finger towards you un til [...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics P oints to note about the finger print sensor Failure to follo w these guidelines might re sult in (1) damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure, (2) finger print recogn ition problems, or lower fingerprint rec-ognition success rate . ■ Do not scratch or poke the sensor wit h your nails or any hard or shar[...]

4-6 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ The fingerprint for each finger is different and uni que. Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerp rint or fingerprints are used for identification. ■ Check sliding position an d speed. ■ Y ou can enroll up to 30 ~34 fingerprint data entries. ■ Fingerprint data is stored into the non[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics P oints to note about the finger print utility ■ If the Windows file encryption functi on EF S (Encryption File System) is used to encrypt a file, the file cannot be further encrypted usi ng the encryption function of th is software. ■ Y o u can back up the fingerprint data or the informatio n registered to[...]

4-8 User ’s Manual Operating Basics W indows logon via fingerprint authentication In place of the usual Windows logon by ID and p assword, fingerprint authentication also allow s logon to Windows. This is especially useful when many users are using the computer , as u ser selection can be skipped. Fingerprint authentication procedure 1. S tart up[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics How to enable fingerprint system boot authentication settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the T rueSuite Access Manager application prior to enabl i ng and configuring the fi ngerprint Pre-OS feature. Check that your fingerprint is enro lled before configuring the settings. 1. Swipe yo[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Fingerprint util ity limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or erro r-free. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized user s at all times. TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Star ting the USB Sleep and Char ge Utility T o start the utility , click Start Æ All Programs Æ TO SH IB A Æ Utilities Æ USB Sleep and Charge . Enabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable and disab le the USB Sleep and Charge function. Check the "USB Sleep and Charge" check[...]

4-12 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Using the W eb Camera This section describes the bundled w ebcam utility , which can capture still and video images. The web camera will auto-run when Windows start s. * Provided w ith some models Please remove the protective plasti c-film before using the Web Camera. T O S H I B A S a te ll i t e 1 2 3 1. Bui[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics Using the software The web camera software is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows. T o start it manually , go to Start Æ All Programs Æ To s h i b a Æ Utilities Æ W eb Camera Application . Capture St ill Images Click to see a preview of the captured image. Y ou can also e-mail the image. Vi de[...]

4-14 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Using the microphone Y our computer has a built-in micr opho ne that can be used to record monaural sounds with your applic ations. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that suppo rt such functions.(Built-in microphone is provided with some models) If your computer has a built-in microph[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics Disc laimer T oshiba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility tech nology will be completely secure or error-free. T oshiba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. T oshiba is not liable for any failure or damage th at might a[...]

4-16 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 3. Click Next to start the guide. 4. T ake a picture while moving your neck slightly to the left and right. 5. T ake a picture while moving your neck down and up. ■ Click the Back button to practi ce once more. 6. Click Next to start the image-capturing process. 7. Adjust the position of your face so that it[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics How to launc h the help file For further information on this ut ility , please refer to help fi le. 1. Click Start Æ All Programs Æ TOSHIBA Æ Utilities Æ Face Recognition Help . W indows Log on via T OSHIBA F ace Recognition This section explains how to logon to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recognition. T wo [...]

4-18 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Operation is the same for all optical media drives. The full-size d rive provides high-performance execution of CD /DVD/BD-based programs. Y ou can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVD/BDs without an adaptor . An A T API interface controller is used for CD/DVD/BD operation. When the comput[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics Pressing the eject button b. Pressing the eject button will not pop open the drawer when the disc drive's power is off. If the power is off, you can pop open the drawer by inserting a slender object (abo ut 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject h ole just to the right o f the eject butto[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Pulling the drawer open 3. Place the disc, label side up, in the drawer. Inserting a disc 4. Press gently at the centre of the disc until you feel it click into place. The disc should lie below the top of th e spindle, aligned with th e spindle base. 5. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently [...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Closing the disc drawer ■ Slot ODD T o load CD/DVD's, follow the steps as listed below and refer to following figures. 1. When the computer's power is on, inse rt CD/DVD into the ODD directly . Inserting a disc T O S H I B A S a t el l it e T O S H I B A Sa t el l it e[...]

4-22 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Re moving discs ■ Tr a y OD D T o remove the disc, follow the steps below and refer to the figure. 1. T o pop open the drawer partially pr ess the eject button. Gen tly pull the drawer out until it i s fully opened. 2. The disc extends slightly ove r the sides of the drawer so you can hold it. Hold the disc [...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics 3. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place. ■ Slot ODD T o remove a CD/DVD, press eject button let the CD/DVD be put out. Writing CD/D VD/BDs Y ou can use the BD -R/RE drive to wr ite dat a to CD-R-RW or DVD-R/-RW/ +R/+RW/-RAM or BD-R/-RE discs. Y ou can use the BD [...]

4-24 User ’s Manual Operating Basics DVD-R: DVD Specificatio ns for Recordable Disc for General V ersion 2. 0 T AIYO YUDEN Co.,Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media) DVD-R (Dual Layer): MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. (for 4x and 8x speed media) DVD-R for Labelflash: FUJIFILM CORPORA TION (for 1 6x speed media) DVD+R: MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting with the BD Combo drive ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD-R-RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+R W/-RAM discs. However , in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can aff[...]

4-26 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting with the DVD Super Multi driv e ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited comp atibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD-R-RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+R W/-RAM discs. However , in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or perform ance of any disc. Disc quali[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or d amage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW , DVD-RAM, or BD-RE is affected by the quality of the disc and the way i t is used. ■[...]

4-28 User ’s Manual Operating Basics with a 2.6GB single-sided capacity and 5.2GB double-sided capacity . ■ Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs. ■ Data written to a CD-R/ DVD-R/DVD+R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part. ■ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-R[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics W hen writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/ -RW , DVD-R/-RW/-RAM, DVD+R/+R W , or BD-R/-RE disc. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting: ■ Change users in the Windows ® 7 operating system. ■ Operate the computer f[...]

4-30 User ’s Manual 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 bef ore you begin the write/rewrite pro- cess: 1. Display the setting dialog box by one of the fo llowing two steps: ■ Click Recording settings ( ) for writing on the main tool[...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics How to mak e a DVD-Video Simplified steps for making a DVD-V ideo from addi ng video source: 1. Click Start Æ All Programs Æ DVD MovieFacto ry for TOSHIBA Æ DVD MovieFactory Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory . 2. Click Create Video Disc Æ New Project to invoke 2nd Launcher . 3. Choose your project type, [...]

4-32 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 2. Before recording the video to DVD ■ When you record DVD disc, please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer . ■ Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB1.1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: • Operate the compute[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics T O SHIB A D VD Play er Please be aware o f the following li mitations when you use the TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER: Notes on use ■ Frame dropping, audio skipping or out of sync aud io and video may occur during playback of some DVD Video titles. ■ Close all other applications when using the "TOSHIBA DVD PLA [...]

4-34 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Display Devices & Audio 1. "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER" will only run when "Colors" is set to "True Color (32 bit)". The "Colors" sett in g can be adjusted on the "Monitor" tab in the "Display Settings". T o open the D isplay Settings, click Start Æ Con[...]

User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics S tarting TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER Use the following procedure to start "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER". 1. Insert a DVD-Video in the DVD Super Multi drive while Windows 7 is running. When an DVD-Video disc is set in the DVD drive, the following application selection scre en may appear . If this occurs, select Play[...]

4-36 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping, audio skipping or decrease in computer performance. ■ Close all other applications before playing back Blu-ra y Disc. Do not open any other applications or carry out any other operati ons during Blu-ray Disc playback. ■ Because Blu-ray Disc pl[...]

User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics 3. If the menu is opened in the Di splay Area usi ng the Control window's T op Menu or Menu buttons, touch pad and mouse menu opera tions may not be able to be used. Open WinDVD BD for T OSHIBA HELP WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA features and instructions are also explained in detail in "WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA[...]

4-38 User ’s Manual Operating Basics R e gion selection T elecommunication regulatio ns vary from one region to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem's settings are correct for the region in which it will be used. T o select a re gion, follow the steps below . 1. Click start Æ All Programs Æ TOS HI B A Æ Networking Æ[...]

User ’s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics Open dialog box, if the m odem and T elephony Current Location region code do not match. A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are in correct. Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem, a dialog box is displayed. Select the COM po[...]

4-40 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal mode m cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector . 2. In the same way , pull the cable’s other conne ctor out of the computer . Using the FM tuner The availability of this feature depen ds on [...]

User ’s Manual 4-41 Operating Basics W ir eless communica tions The computer ’s wireless communication function supports both Wirel ess LAN and Bluetooth devices. W ireless LAN Where present, it supports the A,B, G and draft N standards but it is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S p read S pectrum/Orthogonal Frequency [...]

4-42 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Security ■ Be sure to enable the encryption f unction. Oth erwise, you may expose your computer to illeg al access by an outsider across the Wireless L AN, which may cause intrusion, eaves dropping, and the loss or destruction of stored data. TOSHIBA strongly recommends the customer to enable the encryption [...]

User ’s Manual 4-43 Operating Basics W ireless communication s witc h Y ou can enable or disable the Wireless LAN function with th e on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the Switch to turn it on and turn it of f. W ireless activity LED The wireless activity LED indicates the status of the wireless com[...]

4-44 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Connecting LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, follo w the step s below . 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the compu ter . 2. Plug one end of the cabl e into th e LAN jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place. Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-45 Operating Basics ■ Remove the dust from the cooling vents on the backside of the computer regularly with a vacuum cle aner . Refer to Chapter 2 , The Grand T our , . Mo ving the computer The computer is design ed for durability . Howeve r , a fe w simple precautions taken when moving the computer will he lp en sure trouble-f[...]

4-46 User ’s Manual Operating Basics When vibration is detected, a message will be disp layed on the screen, and the icon in the T askbar not ificatio n area will changed to the protection state. This message is displayed until the OK button is pressed or 30 se conds pass. When vibration subsides, the icon returns to the normal state. T askbar ic[...]

User ’s Manual 4-47 Operating Basics 3D V iewer This feature displays a 3D object on the scre en which moves in according to tilting or vibration of the computer . When the TOSHIBA HDD Protection dete cts computer vibration the Hard Disk Drive head is parked and the 3D object disk rotation will stop. When the head is un-parked the disk wi ll begi[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 The Keyboard Chap ter 5 T he K eyboar d The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout yo ur computer is configured with. Keyboards for nu merous languages are available. There are five types of keys: typewri ter keys, function keys, soft keys, Windows special keys, and cursor control k[...]

5-2 User ’s Manual The Keyboard F1 ... F12 function k eys The function keys (not to be confused with Fn ) are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F1 2 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions wh en pressed. Used in combin ation with the Fn key , keys marked[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Hot k eys Mute: T urns the volume on and off. Lock: Enters "Lock computer" mode. T o restore your desktop, you need to log on again. Power plan: Displays the power save modes and lets you change the power settings. Sleep: This hot key switches t he system to Sleep Mode. Hibernate: This hot key switches th[...]

5-4 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Wireless: Switches the active wirele ss devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on. To u c h P a d : Ena bles or disables the T ouch Pad function. Zoom: Change s the display resolution. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (r educe): Reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the su ppo[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard W indows special k eys The keyboard p rovides two keys that ha ve special functions in Wind ows: Windows logo key activates the sta rt menu and the other , the application key , has the same function as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Windows st art menu. This key has the same function as the sec[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 Power and Power-Up Modes Chap ter 6 P ow er and P ow er-Up Modes The computer's power resources in cl ude the AC adaptor and interna l batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources, including charging th e computer and battery tips for saving battery power , and power up modes. P[...]

6-2 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes P o wer indica tor s As shown in the above table, the Battery an d Power indicators on the fro nt of the system alert you to the comput er ’s operating capab ility and battery charge status. Batter y indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack. The follo wing indi[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes Ba tter y types The computer has the following ba tteries: ■ Battery pack (6-cell or 12-cell dependin g on the model.) ■ Real T ime Clock (RTC) battery Batter y pack When the AC adapto r is not connected, the computer's main po wer source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred t[...]

6-4 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Battery pack T o ensure that the battery pack maintains it s maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery power at le as t once a month un til the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures. If the computer is contin uously opera ted on AC powe[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes The charge in the RTC battery is ge tting low or has been exha usted. Y ou will need to set the d ate and time with in the BIOS setup using the foll owing steps: 1. Press F2 key - the BIOS setup screen will be displayed. 2. Set the date in System Date . 3. Set the time in System Time . 4. Press F10 key [...]

6-6 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Car e and use of the ba tter y pack This section provides the important sa fety precaution s in order to handl e your battery pack properly . Refer to the enclosed Instruction Man ual fo r Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions. Char ging the ba tteries When the power in t[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes Tim e The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all. T o en[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring batter y capacity Remaining battery pow er can be monitored using the following methods. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the task bar ■ Via the Windows Mobility Center win dow Maximizing ba tter y oper a ting time A battery’s usefulness depends on h ow long it can supply pow er on a sing[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Re taining data with po wer off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods. Extending ba tter y life T o maximize the life of your battery p ack: ■ At least once a mo nth, disconnect the computer from a power sourc[...]

6-10 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes R eplacing the batter y pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating li fe, you will nee d to install a new one. The life of the battery pack is generally about 500 recharges. If the Battery indicator flashes o range shortly after fully recharging the battery , the battery pack needs to [...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes Installing the ba tter y pack T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables connecte d to the computer . 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch, and i nsert the battery pack. 4. Move the battery pack lock to its locked position. [...]

6-12 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Star ting the computer by pass word If you have already registered a passw ord, there are two ways to start the computer: ■ Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fingerprint with the Fingerprint utility and enabled Fingerprin t Power- on Security . If you wou ld not [...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes P o wer-up modes The computer has the following po wer-up modes: ■ Boot Mode: Computer shuts down without saving data. Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode. ■ Hibernation Mode: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk. ■ Sleep Mode: Data is maintained in the compute[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 HW Setu p Chap ter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer . TOSHIBA HW Setup let s you configure settings for General, Password, Display , Boot Priority , Keyboard, LAN, and USB. Accessing HW Setup T o run HW Setup, click , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , HWSetup .[...]

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

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p Keyboard Wa ke-up on Keyb oard When this feature is enabl ed and the computer is in Sleep Mode, you can turn on the computer by pressing any key . It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in Sleep Mode. USB USB Keyboard/Mouse/FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to e nable or disabl[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 Optional Devices Chap ter 8 Optional De vices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describ es connection or installation of the follo wing devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ■ ExpressCard ■ SD (Secure Digital) / SDHC (Secure Digital [...]

8-2 User ’s Manual Optional Devices ExpressCar d The computer is equipped with an Ex pressCard expansion slot that can accommodate two standard module formats: anExpressCard/34 module and an ExpressC ard/54 module. An ExpressCard mo dule is a small, modular add-in ca rd technology based on PCI Express and Universal Serial Bus (USB) interfaces. In[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Re mo ving an Expr essCard T o remove an ExpressCard, follow the steps below . 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Click the ExpressCard you want to remove. 3. Press the ExpressCard once to eject it. 4. Grasp the ExpressCard and remo ve it. Removing the ExpressCard ■ Before removin[...]

8-4 User ’s Manual Optional Devices SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMOR Y STICK / MEMOR Y STICK PRO/xD Memor y car ds The computer is equipped with a multip le digital media card slot that can accommodate SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK/MEMOR Y STICK PRO/ xD memory cards. These memory cards allow you to easil y transfer dat a from devices, such as digital came ras and Pe[...]

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

8-6 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Memor y car d car e 1. Do not write to a memory card if the battery power is low . Low power could affect writing accuracy . 2. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is in progress. 3. The memory card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way . Do not try to force the card int o the slot. 4. Do[...]

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

8-8 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Removing the memory module cover 6. Fit the module's connectors into th e computer's connectors at abo ut a 45 degree angle. Press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection. 7. Push the module down so it lies flat. Latches on either side will click into place to secure th e module. 1 1. Memory [...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices Installing the memory module 8. Seat the cover and secure it with the screws. 9. Replace the battery pack as described in Chap ter 6, Power and Power- Up Modes . 10. T urn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized. Open System in the Control Panel and click the General ta b. Points to note about[...]

8-10 User ’s Manual Optional Devices R emo ving a memor y module Before removing the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode. T o remove the memory module: 1. Be sure the power is off and all cables are disconnected from the computer . 2. T urn the computer upside down and remove the batte ry and the screws securing the memory modul[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices Removing the memory module 6. Seat the cover and secure it wit h screws. Replace the battery pack. Additional batter y pack Y ou can increase the portability of t he computer with additional battery packs. If you’re away from an AC powe r source and your battery runs low , you can replace it with a freshly [...]

8-12 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Exter nal monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer . The computer s upport s VGA and Super VGA video modes. T o connect a monitor , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Connect the monitor cable to the external moni tor port[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 Optional Devices Setting for display video on HDMI T o view video on the HDMI device, be sure to config ure the following settings. Otherwise, you may find that nothing is disp layed. Settings for audio on HDMI T o set the audio device to use the HDMI: 1. Click Start J Control Panel J Hardware and Sound J Sound J Digit al Outp[...]

8-14 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Precautions 1. Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the computer . There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged . There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer . TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of dat a. 2. Do not [...]

User ’s Manual 8-15 Optional Devices 3. Disconnect th e cable from the computer then from the i.LINK de vice. Refer also to th e documentation that came with your i.LINK device.[...]

8-16 User ’s Manual Optional Devices eSA T A (Exter nal Serial A T A) An eSA T A device can be connected to the eSA T A/USB combo port on the computer . Connecting an eSA T A de vice T o connect an eSA T A device, follow the steps below: 1. Connect an eSA T A cable to the eSA T A/USB comb o port. Connecting an eSA T A cable to the eSA T A/USB com[...]

User ’s Manual 8-17 Optional Devices 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 th e indicator light of an eSA T A devi ce to go out to make sure all activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows T askba[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 T roubleshooting Chap ter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should problems occur , following the procedu res in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. P[...]

9-2 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Preliminar y chec klist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious probl em. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer . This includes your printer and any other external device you are u[...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Har dware and system chec klist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer's hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may oc cur in the following areas: System star t-up When the computer does not start pr operly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-[...]

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

User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trou ble turning on the co mputer with the AC adaptor connected, check the Battery indicator . Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the Battery indicator . For information on indicator and battery operat[...]

9-6 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Disposing of PC and PC batteries ■ Discard this PC in accordance w ith applicable laws and regul ations. For further information, contact your local government. ■ This PC contains rechargeabl e batteries. After repeated use, th e batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need t[...]

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

9-8 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer's setup. Solid State driv e R eco ver y Media Creator Problem Procedure No display Press hot keys Fn + F5 to change the display priority , to make sure it is not set for an external monitor . Problems above remain unresolved or other problems o[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting Hard disk drive BD driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive There may be a problem with your operating system files. Refer to your operating system documentation. Slow performance Y our files may be fragmented. Run disk De[...]

9-10 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting P ointing de vice If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. Some CD/DVD/BDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software's nee[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting T ouchPad Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to return to its normal shape and try aga in to move it. Double-tapping does not work T ry changing the double -click speed setting in the mouse cont[...]

9-12 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting USB mouse USB Also refer to your USB device’s documentation. Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it. Make sure the mouse is properly connected [...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting USB Sleep and Charge function Problem Procedure I cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". The setting of " USB Sleep and Charge function" may be [Disabled]. Chang e the setting to [Enabled] in the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge utility . When there is a current overflow of the externa[...]

9-14 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Memor y expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. External devices connected to the compatible port s do not work. Some external devices may not work when connected to a compatible port when the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is [Enabled] in [...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting Sound system Refer also to documentation fo r your audio devices. Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your monitor ’s documentation. Modem Problem Procedure No sound is heard Check the software volume setting s. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. If problems persist, contact[...]

9-16 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting LAN W ireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on w ireless communication, refe r to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . After making a call you can’t hear a ring Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting Finger print sensor ExpressCar d Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Procedure Readin g of the fingerprint was not successful Please try aga in using the c orrect posture. Refer to Using the fingerprint sensor in Chapter 4, Operating Basics . T ry the recognitio n process again using another en[...]

9-18 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Using W indows ® XP Mode on your Windows ® 7 computer (available on cer tain models) Y our computer supports virtualizati on technology that enables you to run Windows XP-compatible applications on your Windows 7 computer . This gives you the flexibility to continue using legacy appli cations while still ben[...]

User ’s Manual 9-19 T roubleshooting Wh e re t o wr i t e If you are still unable to solve the prob lem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below . Outside of Europe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty . Ltd. Information Systems Division Building C, 12-24 T alavera Rd, North Ryde, 21 13, [...]

User ’s Manual A-1 S pecifications A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer's technical specifi cations. En vir onmental R equirements Power Requirements Built-in Modem Operating Non-ope rating Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C Relative humidity 20% to 90% 10% to 95% Altitude (from sea level) 0 to 10,[...]

A-2 User ’s Manual S pecifications Communication specification s Communication System Data: Full duplex Fax: Half duplex Communication protocol Data ITU-T -Rec (Former CCITT) Bell Fax: ITU-T -Rec (Former CCITT) V .21/V .22/V .22bis/V .32/ V .32bi s/V .34/V .90/V .92 103/212A V. 1 7 / V. 2 9 / V. 2 7 t e r / V. 2 1 c h 2 Communication Spee d Data [...]

User ’s Manual B-1 Display Controlle r A ppendix B Display Contr oller Display controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off. A high-resolution e xternal monitor connected to the compute r can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors. Th[...]

User ’s Manual C-1 Wireless LAN A ppendix C Wi re l e s s L A N Car d Specifica tions Form Factor Mini PCI T ypeIII Comp atibility WiMAX (depending on the model you pu rchased) ■ IEEE 802.16 S tandard for Broadband Wireless Access ■ WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) certified by the WiMAX Forum. The "WiMAX Forum Cer[...]

C-2 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN Radio Char acteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purchased ■ T y pe of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulation s. Although Wireless LAN wireless netwo rking products have been designed for operation[...]

User ’s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN Suppor ted F requency Sub-bands Subject to the radio regulatio ns that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN card may support a diff erent set of 2.4 GHz channels. Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations th at apply in the countries/region[...]

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

D-2 User ’s Manual AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, power cords must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F and two co nductor . For the United S tates and Canada, plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250 V) or 1-15P (125 V) as designated in the U.S. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II. The following illu strations sh[...]

User ’s Manual E-1 Disclaimers A ppendix E Disc laimer s This chapter slates the Disclaime r(s) information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. CPU Central Processing Unit ("CP U") Performance Disclaimer. CPU performance in your co mputer pr oduct may vary from specifications under the following conditi ons: ■ use of certain external per[...]

E-2 User ’s Manual Disclaimer s Contact T oshiba T echnical Servi ce and Support for mo re information. 64-Bit Computing 64-bit processors are design ed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing. 64-bit computing requires that the fo llowing hardware and software requirements are met: ■ 64-bit Operating System ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIO[...]

User ’s Manual E-3 Disclaimers HDD driv e capacity One Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, howe ver , reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 2 30 = 1,073,741,8 24 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity . A vailable stora ge capacity will also [...]

E-4 User ’s Manual Disclaimer s Exter nal HDD Capacity One Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 =1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. A computer operating syst em, however , report s st orage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB= 2 30 =1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity . Available storage capacity will also be [...]

User ’s Manual Appendix F-1 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor A ppendix F T OSHIB A PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA Health Monitor soft ware program monitors computer system functions such as power consumpt ion, the cooling system and HDD Drop sensor . It alerts users of specific system conditions vi a pop-up messages. It also tracks the usages of the comp[...]

Appendix F-2 User ’s Manual TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA's st andard limited warran ty terms and limitations apply . Visit http://www .warranty .toshiba.com for details. Star ting the T OSHIB A PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started using the following methods: ■ Double click TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor in the We[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary Glossar y The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AACS: advanced access content system AC: Alternating current ACPI: Advanced Configuratio n and Power Interface AMT : Intel Active Managemen t T echnology ASCII: American S tandard[...]

Glossary-2 User ’s Manual Glossary HDD: hard disk drive HDCP: high-bandwidth digital content protection HDMI: high definition multimedi a interface HDMI-CEC: high definition multimed ia in terface consumer electronics control IDE: integrated drive electronics IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IMSM: Intel Matrix S torage Mana[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary A adaptor: A device that provides a compatible connection betwe en two units. For example, the computer's inte rnal 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 inte[...]

Glossary-4 User ’s Manual Glossary bootable disk: See system disk. bps: Bits per second. T ypically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem. buffer: The portion of the computer's me mory where data is temporarily stored. Buffers of ten compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to an other . bus: An i nter[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4: Th e names assigned to the seri al and communication ports. commands: Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices. comp atibility: 1) T he ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as ano[...]

Glossary-6 User ’s Manual Glossary device driver: A program (called a "driver") tha t permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box: A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information. disable: T o turn a computer option off. See also enable. disk drive: The device that randomly accesses i[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary erase: See delete. escape: 1) A code (ASCII code 27), si gnali ng the computer that what follows are commands; used with periphe ral devices such as printers and modems. 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress. escape guard time: A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which di[...]

Glossary-8 User ’s Manual Glossary H hard disk: A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data. Hard disks hold mu ch more information than diskettes and are used for long-term storage of programs and data. The primary (or on ly) hard disk in a comp uter is usually fixed, but some computers have [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, meani ng 1000; often used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 rai sed to the 10th p ower . See also byte and kilobyte . keyboard: An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. Ea ch keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific co[...]

Glossary-10 User ’s Manual Glossary M main board: See motherboa rd. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. See also kilobyte. megahertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 millio n cycles per second. See also hertz. memory: T ypically refers to the comput er's main memo ry , where programs are run and data is temp[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary O OCR: Optical Character Recognition (read er). A technique or device that 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 g roup of programs that[...]

Glossary-12 User ’s Manual Glossary port: The electrical conn ection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers. Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the p arameters for various power-saving functions. program: A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desi[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary S S/P DIF: A standard of digital interfa ce for audio. SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices. SD/SDHC Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal D[...]

Glossary-14 User ’s Manual Glossary V VGA: Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popula r software. volatile memory: Random access memory (RAM) that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer . W warm start: Rest arting or resettin g a computer without turning it off. Wi-F i ® : A r[...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Index Inde x A AC adaptor, 1-5 additional, 1-19 connecting, 3-2 ASCII characters, 5-5 B Battery charging, 6 -6 extending ba ttery life, 6-9 indicator, 6-1 Monitoring capacity, 6-8 real time clock, 1-5, 6-4 save mode, 1-13 types, 6-3 Battery pack, 1-4 additional, 8-11 replacing, 6-10 C Cleaning the comp uter, 4-44 D Display,[...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual Index K Keyboard, 1-9, 5-1 emulating keys on enhanced, 5-2 F1 ... F12 function keys, 5-2 hot keys, 5-3 typewriter keys, 5-1 Windows special keys, 5-5 L LAN, 1-11, 4-43 cable types, 4-43 connecting, 4-44 disconnectin g, 4-44 M Media care CD/DVD/BD, 4-37 Memory, 1-3 expansion , 1-19, 8-7 installing, 8-7 removing, 8-10 Modem, [...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 Index Sleep Mode, 1-14 setting, 3-6 System automatic, 1-13 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard, 5-2 ScrLock, 5-2 Sound System, 1-10 Headphone(S/P DIF) jack, 1-11 microphone jack, 1-11 mute hot keys, 5 -3 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree, 1-18 Touch Pad, 1-9 using, 4-1 U USB, 1-10 V Video RAM, 1-4 W Wireless communication swit[...]