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T OSHIBA Satellite L550/ Satellite Pro L550/ Satellite L550D/ Satellite Pro L550D series User's Manual[...]

User ’s Manual ii Copyright © 2009 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No p at ent liabili ty is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite[...]

User ’s Manual iii ConfigFree is a trade mark of TOSHIBA Corporation. DVD MovieFactory is trademark of the Corel Corporations. Manufactured under licens e from Dolby Lab oratories. PC Card is a trademark of PCMCIA HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interfa ce are trademarks or registered trade marks of HDMI Lice nsing LLC. LabelFl[...]

User ’s Manual iv FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj ect to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interfere nce. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera tion. Cont act Address: TOSHIBA America Informat[...]

User ’s Manual v EU Conformity S t atement VCCI Class B Information Canadian regulatory in formatio n (Canada only) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. Note that Canadian De partment [...]

User ’s Manual vi Modem warning notice Conformity S tatem ent The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan-European single te rminal connectio n to the Public Sw itched T elephone Network (PSTN). However , due to differences between the individual PSTNs pr ovided in different countries/regions the approv al does no[...]

User ’s Manual vii Redial Up to two redial atte mpts can be made. If more th an two redial attempts are made, the modem will return Black Listed . If you are experiencing problems with the Black Listed code, set the interval between redials at one minute or longer . Japan’ s T elecommu nications Business Law permits up to two redials on analogu[...]

User ’s Manual viii Pursuant to FCC 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. US: AGSMD01BDELPHI S56MD01B13054 The FC[...]

User ’s Manual ix T ype of service Y our modem is desi gned to be used on standard-device telephon e lines. Connection to telep hone company-provided coin se rvice (central office implemented systems) is pr ohibited. Connection to pa rty lines service is subject to state tarif fs. If you have any que stions about your telephone li ne, such as how[...]

User ’s Manual x Instructions for IC CS -03 certified equipment 1. The Industry Canada label identi fies certified e quipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network prot ective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate T erminal Equipment T echnical Requireme nts document [...]

User ’s Manual xi Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem w arning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been desi gned to specifically configure to ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set to Australia. The use o[...]

User ’s Manual xii ■ Some parameters required fo r compliance with T eleco m’s P TC S pecifications are dep endent on th e equipment (PC) associated with this modem. The associated equipm en t shall be set to operate within the following limits for complianc e with T elecom S pecifications: a/ There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to t[...]

User ’s Manual xiii ■ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixe d level and because o f this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal. Before rep orting such occurrences a s faults, please check the line with a standard T elepermitted telephone, and only report a fa ult if the phone performance is impaire[...]

User ’s Manual xiv Following information is only for EU-memb er states: Disposal of products Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol in dicates that products must be collected and disp osed of separately from household waste . Integrated batteries and accumulators can be di sposed of with the product. The[...]

User ’s Manual xv 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 ability to hold a cha[...]

User ’s Manual xvi LUOKAN 1 LASERLAI TE APP AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1 KLASS 1 LASER APP ARA T Before it is shipped, the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet th e United S tates Chapter 21 S tandards of the De partment of Health and Human Se rvices (DHHS 21 CFR). For any other country , the drive is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser standards of IE[...]

User ’s Manual xvii HLDS G T20N/G T20F T oshiba Samsung TS-L633C/TS-L633 Y Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. MANUF AC TURED Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc. 22-23, Kaigan 3-chome, Minato-Ku, T okyo, 108-0022 Japan Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUF A[...]

User ’s Manual xviii BD Writer Driv e Panasonic UJ240EB ■ The BD Writer drive employs a lase r system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction manual carefully and re tain for future reference. Should the unit ev e r require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or t h[...]

User ’s Manual xix BD Combo Panasonic UJ141EB/BD-R/RE UJ240EB with Labelflash TM ■ The BD Combo/BD-R/RE drive empl oys a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read this instruction ma nual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service l ocation. ■ Use [...]

User ’s Manual xx TEAC DVD Super Multi DV-W28S-V ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read thi s instruction manual care fully and retain for future refere nc e. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or t h[...]

User ’s Manual xxi International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully a nd keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED ser[...]

User ’s Manual xxii OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråini ng överstigande gränsen för laserkl ass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaaral lista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER T[...]

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

User ’s Manual xxiv TOSHIBA V alue Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Utilities and Applicati ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Chapter 2 The Grand T o ur F[...]

User ’s Manual xxv Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Generating ASCII characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Chapter 6 Power and Pow[...]

User ’s Manual xxvi LCD Brightness and Eye Strain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Appendix A S pecifications Environment a l requirement s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Appendix B Display Controller Display contro ller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xxvii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satelli te Pro L550D series computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , includes multimedia functionality , and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performan ce computin[...]

User ’s Manual xxviii Preface Chapter 4, Operating Basics , includes tips on care of the computer and on using the touchpad, optical disc drive, Aud io/Video controls, the web camera, the micropho ne, the internal mode m, wireless co mmunication and LAN. Chapter 5, The Keyboard , describes special keyboard function s including the hot keys. Chapt[...]

User ’s Manual xxix Preface Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below . T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text, th e icon's name o[...]

User ’s Manual xxx 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 caution[...]

User ’s Manual xxxi General Precautions T o keep your comp uter in prime ope rati ng cond ition, protect your work area from: ■ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ■ Equipment that generate s a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other tha n speak ers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ■ Rapid changes[...]

User ’s Manual xxxii General Precautions Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mob ile phones can inte rfere with the aud io system. The operation of the computer wil l not be impa ired in any way , but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use. Instruction Manua[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your comp uter , taking care to save the b ox and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ?[...]

User ’s Manual 1-2 Introduction Sof twar e The following Windo ws operating system and utility software are pre-installed. ■ Windows 7 ■ Modem Driver (Can be used only for Modem models) ■ Bluetooth Driver (Can be used only for Bluetooth models) ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ TOSHIBA V alue Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ T[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction Features This computer incorporates the following fea tures and benefits: Processor Chipset Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chipset Mobile Intel ® GL40 Express Chi pset Mobile Intel ® HM55 Express Chipset or AMD M780G Chipset AMD M780V Chipset AMD M880G Chipset AMD M860G Chipset AMD M870 Chipset Built-in Y our compu[...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Memory Slots PC3-8500/PC2-6400 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots of below models: Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chipset model Mobile Intel ® GL40 Express Chi pset Mobile Intel ® HM55 Expre ss Chipset AMD M780G Chipset AMD M780V Chipset AMD M880G Chipset AMD M860G Chipset AM[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Vi deo RAM Video RAM depends on the model you purchased. Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel ® GL40 Express Chi pset model/ Mobile Intel ® HM55 Express Chipset model: Video RAM capacity shares with main memory , and the proportio n depends on Dynamic Video Memory T echnology . Mobile Intel ®[...]

User ’s Manual 1-6 Introduction Disks AMD M780G Chipset model/ AMD M880G Chipset model/ AMD M870 Chipset model in graphic chip by A TI Mobility Radeon TM HD 4570:External 512MB AMD M780G Chipset model/ AMD M880G Chipset model/ AMD M870 Chipset model in graphic chip by A TI Mobility Radeon TM HD 4650: External 1GB Hard disk dr ive or Solid State d[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Optical disc drive DVD Super Multi drive The drive reads DVD-ROM's at a maximum 8x speed and CD-ROM's at a maximum 24x speed, and writes CD-R's at u p to 24x speed, CD-RW's at up to 24x speed, DVD-RW 's at up to 6x speed, DVD-R's, DVD+R's and DV D+RW's at up to 8x speed, DVD-[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction DVD Super Multi drive with Labelflash The drive reads DVD-ROM's at a maximum 8x speed and CD-ROM's at a maximum 24x speed, and writes CD-R's at u p to 24X speed and CD-RW's at up to 24X speed. DVD-R's, DVD+R's and DVD+RW's at up to 8x speed, DVD-RW's at up to 6x speed, DVD-R [...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Keyboard Pointing Device Power Ports Built-in The internal keyboard provides dedicated cursor control overlay keys, and Keys. The keyboard is compatible with the IBM ® enhanced keyboard. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for details. Built-in T ouch Pad The integrated T ouch Pad and co ntrol buttons in the palm r[...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 Introduction Slots Multimedia PC Card The internal PC Card slot is a Universal slot. This slot supports T ype II PC Card and CardBus. Bridge m edia This slot lets you insert an SD ™ /SDHC ™ memory card, miniSD ™ /microSD ™ Card, Memory S tick ® (PRO ™ ) and MultiM ediaCard ™ . Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices [...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Communications Modem Some models are equi pped with the integrated modem. The integrated modem provides capability for data and fax communications that support the V .90 (V .92) standards and includes a modem jack for connection to the telephone line. Please note that b oth the V .90 and V .92 standards are only [...]

User ’s Manual 1-12 Introduction Security Software 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 . Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the c[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction System automatic Sleep/Hibernati on Mode * This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Sleep Mode or Hi bernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time. T his can be specified in the Power Options. Power on p assword T wo levels of password security , supervisor and u[...]

User ’s Manual 1-14 Introduction T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . 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 m[...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Introduction 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 th eir operation, please refer to each utility's online manu al, help files or README.TXT file. Bluetooth St ack for Wind ows by T oshiba This so[...]

User ’s Manual 1-16 Introduction Corel DVD MovieFactory for TOS H I B A Corel DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA allows users to instantly create DVD video or slideshow discs via a user-friendly wizard interface with specific t ask oriented features. The Labelflash feature is also supported wh ich allows text and images to be printed on the label surfa[...]

User ’s Manual 1-17 Introduction WinDVD BD for TOS H I B A This sof tware is provided for playback of Blu -ray Disc. It has an on-screen interface and fu nctions. Click Start → All Programs → InterV ideo WinD VD → WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA . Window s Mobility Center This section describes the Windows Mobility Center . Mobility Center is a utili[...]

User ’s Manual 1-18 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The foll owing options are available: TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to ve rify the face da ta of users when they log in to Win dows. If the verification is [...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer ’s front with its display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with[...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter's left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Vo l u m e C o n t r o l Use this dial to adjust the volume of the interna l stereo speakers and optional external stereo headphones (if connected). Move the V olume control to the left to decre ase the[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the cooling vent s. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious inju ry . External monitor port This port allows you to connect an exter[...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer 1 3 5 2 4 1. Optical disc drive 2. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port *3. Modem jack 4. DC IN 19V jack 5. Security lock slot *Depending on the model you purchase d. Optical disc dri ve The computer is [...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer and charge its internal batteries. Please note that you should only use the model of AC adaptor supplied wi th the computer at the time of purchase - using the wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the computer . Security lock slot[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou should ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. Figure 2-4 The underside of the computer 5 1 3 2 6 4 1. Battery safety lock 2. Batter y 3. Battery release latch 4. Cooling vent 5.[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Battery safety lo ck Slide this latch into its 'Unlock' posi tion in order to release the battery pack and prepare for removal. Battery pack The battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adapto r is not connected. For more detailed information on the use and operatio n of the battery pack[...]

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 2-5 The front of the computer with the display open 1 2 3 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 1. Display scree[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Display screen Please be a ware that, when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor , the image displayed on the internal screen will be somewhat brighter t han when it operates on battery power . This difference in brightness levels is intended to save power when opera ting on batteries. For more informati o[...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Microphone A built-in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your application - please refe r to the Sound system section in Chapte r 4, Operating Basics for more information. Some models are equipped with a micro phone. Web Ca mera The Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or ta[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our Function buttons Some models provide four buttons nex t to the power button: Play/Pause, Previous, Next, Mute. Figure 2-6 Front operation panel These buttons allow you to manage a udio/video, run applications and access utilities. Refer to the Function button s section in Chap ter 4, Operating Basics for detai[...]

User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our System indicators The LED system indicators for specif ic computer operations glow when those operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator norma lly glows green when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor . However , If the output voltage from the adapt[...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The following figures show the position s of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the NUM LOCK indicator . Figure 2-8 Keypad indicators CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when lette r keys are locked into their uppercase format. NUM LOCK When the Number Lock indicator lights green, you can use the [...]

User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our Optical disc drives The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive or BD writer or BD-Combo drive. A Serial A T A interfa ce controller is used for 12cm (4.72") and 8cm (3.15") CD/DVD/BD operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD/BD, an indicator on the driv e glows. Fo r furt her inf[...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our W ritable discs This section describes the types of writ able CD/DVD/BD discs. Check the specifications of your d rive to see the types of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Please r efer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics for furthe r informa tion. CDs ■ CD-R discs can be writte[...]

User ’s Manual 2-16 The Grand T our BD-W riter drive The full-size BD-Writer drive mo dule lets you record data to writable CD/DVD/BD discs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") for T ray type CD/DVD /BDs without using an adaptor . BD-Combo drive The full-size BD-Combo drive modul e lets you record data to writable CD/DVD/[...]

User ’s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our DVD Supe r Multi drive The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module al lows you to record data to recordable CD's and DVD's as well as run 12cm(4.72") and 8cm(3.15") CD's and DVD's wi thout using an a daptor . The speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge. [...]

User ’s Manual 2-18 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automat ically adjust to any voltage rang ing from 90 to 264 volts and to a freque ncy of either 47 o r 63 hertz, enablin g you to use this computer in almost any countr y/region. The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer . T o rech[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the power ■ S tarting up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta rting the computer ■ System Recovery Option[...]

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

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted ■ Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specif ied 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 3-4 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 3-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 3-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor' s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the computer . Figure 3-3 Connecting[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. While holding down th e palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display panel - this will allow the angle of the display panel to be ad justed to provide optimu[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted ■ When opening the panel, please be careful not to fo rce it beyond the point where it moves easily . ■ Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage. ■ Do not press or push on the display panel. ■ Do not lift the computer by t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the power indicator light will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes for more information. 1. Open the computer's display panel. 2. Press the computer[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 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 3-9 Getting S tarted Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hiberna tion Mode feature provi des the following ben efits: ■ Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery condition. ■ Y ou can return to your previo us working environment immediately when you turn on the computer .[...]

User ’s Manual 3-10 Getting S tarted Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work, you are able to tu rn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. In this mode data is maintained in the computer's main me mory so that when yo u turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you [...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted Executing Sleep Mode Y ou can e nter Sleep Mode in one of four ways: ■ Click Start then click the arrow button ( ) in the power manageme nt button ( ) and select Sleep from the menu. ■ Close the display panel. Please note that this feature must be enabl ed within the Power Options (to access it, click Sta[...]

User ’s Manual 3-12 Getting S tarted Rest arting the computer Certai n conditions requi re that you reset the computer , for example if: ■ Y ou ch ange certain computer settings. ■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands. If you need to restart the computer , th ere are three ways this can be achieved: ■ [...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted Creating Optical Reco very Discs This section describes how to create Recovery Discs. A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to DVD media by using the following steps: 1. Select either blank DVD media. 2. The application will allow you to choos e [...]

User ’s Manual 3-14 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-in stalled sof tware from the Recovery hard disk 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 d[...]

User ’s Manual 3-15 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-inst alled softw are from your created Recovery Discs If the pre-installed files are damaged , you are able to either use the Recovery Discs you have created or the hard disk drive recovery proce ss to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it. T o perform th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer an d 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 [...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics T ouch Pad Gesture There are four convenient gestures th at make u sers operate the system easier and faster . Circular Mot ion Y ou can scroll vertically and horizontal ly . T o ena ble these features, select the Enable vertical scrolling and En able horizontal scrolli ng check boxes. Click on the window or it[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Using optical disk drives The full-si ze drive provide s high-performance execution of CD/D VD/BD- based programs. Y ou can run ei ther 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVD/BDs without an adaptor . A Serial A T A interface controller is used for CD/DVD/BD operation. When the computer is accessi ng a C[...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics 2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully op ened. Figure 4-3 Pulling the disc tray open 3. Lay the CD/DVD/BD, label side up, in the disc tray . Figure 4-4 Inserting a CD/DVD/ BD[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics 4. Press the center of t he CD/DVD/BD gently until yo u feel it click into place on the center sp indle. The disc sho uld be slightly below the top of the spindle and flush with the sp indle base. 5. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it - the tray will click into place when it is locked. Remov[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics 2. The CD/DVD/BD media will extend slig htl y over the sides of the disc tray in order that you can hold it. Gras p it care fully by its edges and lift it vertically off of the central spind le and out of the tray . Figure 4-5 Removing a CD/DVD/BD 3. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it - the [...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Function buttons This section describes the Function b uttons. Four buttons located next to the Power button are provided with some models. Figure 4-7 Function buttons W ri ting CD/ DVD/BD on DVD Super Multi drives or BD Writer drives or BD Combo drives Y ou can use the DVD SuperMulti drive or BD Writer drives [...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Import ant message Before you write or rewrite to an y of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi drive or BD drive, please read and follow all of the setup an d operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that the DVD Super Multi drive or BD drive may not function properly , a[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics DVD-R: DVD Sp ecifications for Rec ordab le Disc for General V ersion 2.0 T AIYO YUDEN Co.,Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L T D. (for 4x, 8x and 16x speed media) Hitachi Maxell,Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media) DVD-R (Dual Layer): MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. (for 4x and 8x[...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics BD-Combo drive CD-R: T AIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. Hitachi Maxell,Lt d. CD-RW: (Multi-Speed and High-Speed) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. CD-RW : (Ultra-Speed) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. DVD-R: (DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Gener al V ersion 2.0) T AIYO YU[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics BD Writer drive CD-R: T AIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. Hitachi Maxell,Lt d. CD-RW: (Multi-Speed and High-Speed) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. CD-RW : (Ultra-Speed) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. DVD-R: (DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Gener al V ersion 2.0) T AIYO [...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty or damaged, wr i ting 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 an[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics ■ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be sure that you do not write to or delete data from the wrong drive. ■ Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the comp uter before you write or rewrite any in formation. ■ Before you enter e ither Sleep Mod e or Hibernation Mode, take care[...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics ■ Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the optical disc drive or BD drive. ■ Do not use shut down, log off, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode functions while writing or rewriting. ■ Make sure tha t the write/rewr ite operation is completed before going into either Sleep M[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics ■ Y ou canno t back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD-R, DVD- R (Dual Layer) or DVD-RW media using the 'Disc Backup' function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y ou ca nnot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW media using the 'Disc Backup' function [...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics Data V erification T o verify that data has been written or rewrit ten correctly to a data CD/DVD/BD you should follow the steps below before you begin the write/rewrite process: 1. Select Settings for Each Mode → Dat a Disc in the Setting menu. 2. Display the setting dial og box by one of the following two [...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics How to make a DVD-V ideo Method 1: Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV -Camco rder: 1. Click Start → All Programs → DVD MovieFacto ry for TOSHIBA → DVD MovieFactory Launcher to launch DVD MovieFacto ry . 2. Insert a DVD-RW or DVD+R W disc in Burner . 3. Click "[...]

User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD: 1. Editing digital video : ■ Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFacto ry . ■ Make sure that your computer is ru nning on AC power when using DVD MovieFac tory . ■ Operate the computer at Full Power . Do n[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics 3. About S traight to Disc: ■ There is no support to record on DVD-R/+ R disc ■ There is no support to record DVD+VR format by HDV ■ HDV support is l imited to burn DVD-Video only ■ DVD-VR format is not supported to add Menu 4. About recorded DVDs: ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for perso nal computers or oth[...]

User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics ■ Do not lock the computer using the Windows logo () + L keys or the Fn + F1 keys when running the "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER". Display Devices & Audio 1. "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER" will only ru n when "Colors" is set to "T rue Color (32 bit)". The "Colors" sett ing[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics S tarting TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER Use the following procedure to start "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER". 1. Insert an DVD-Video in the DVD Super Multi drive whi le 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, sel ec[...]

User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics ■ "WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA" support s AACS (Advanced Accesss Control System) copy protection techno logy . Renewal of the AACS key integrated into this product is required for uninterrupted enjo yment of Blu-ray Disc. An Internet connection is required for renewal. AACS key renewal is provided free o[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics 3. Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mar the surface of the CD, DVD or BD that contains the data. 4. Hold the CD, DVD or BD by its out side edge or the edge on the center hole - any fingerprint s on the surface of the disc can prevent the drive from properly reading dat a. 5. Do not expose the [...]

User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics Sound system This section describes some of the audio control functions. Adjusting System V olume Y ou can control the o verall level of sound using Windows V olume Mixer . T o launch V olume Mixer, follow the steps below . 1. Locate the Speaker icon on the task tray . 2. Right-click the Speaker icon on the ta[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics If an external microphone or audi o cable is connected to the Microphone jack, the Realtek HD Audio Manager Connector Settings dia log will be displayed allowing selecti on of either "Line In" or "Mic In" input. Information Click the information button to view hardware information, software[...]

User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics Figure 4-8 Web Camera 1 2 3 1. Microphone 2. Web Camera 3. Web Camera LED ■ Make sure to remove the protective plastic-film befo re using the Web Camera. ■ Do not point the web came ra directly at the sun. ■ Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens. Doing so may reduce image quality . Use an[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Using TOSHIBA W eb Camera Appli cation TOSHIBA W eb Camera App lication is pre-configured to start when yo u turn on Windows ® 7; if you need to restart it go to Star t → All Programs → TOS HI BA → Utilities → W eb Camera Applic ation . Figure 4-9 Using the Software Capture S till Image Click to ca pt[...]

User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verificati on library to verify the face data of users when they log in Windows. The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like, which makes the login process easier . This software is prei nstalled with some models. Disclaimer[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics How to register the Face Re cognition Data T ake a picture for faci al verification purposes, and register th e data needed when you log in. T o register the data needed when you log in, follow the steps as de scribed below: 1. T o launch this utility , click Star t -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Uti[...]

User ’s Manual 4-30 Operating Basics 12. The Mana gement screen is displayed. The registered account name wi ll be displayed. Clicking on it wi ll cause the captured image of your face to be displayed on the left. How to Dele te the Face Recogn ition Dat a Delete image data, account information, and personal record data created during registratio[...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics 6. Windows Welcome screen will be displayed, and wil l be logged in automatically to Wind ows. 1:1 Mode Login screen 1. T urn on the compu ter . 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[...]

User ’s Manual 4-32 Operating Basics Region selectio n T elecommunication regulati ons vary from one re gion to another , so yo u will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct fo r the region in which it will be used. T o select a region, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Click Start → All Programs → TOS HI BA → Ne[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics Location list for region selection Displays a sub-menu appears which details location information. Open dialog box, if the modem and T elephony Current Location region code do not match Displays a warning if the current settings for both region cod e and telephony location are di fferent. Modem Sele ction If t[...]

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

User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics Setting 1. Click Star t → Contro l Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center → Connect to a network . 2. Choose a wireless network from the available connectio n window and click Connect . 3. Follow the wizard. Y ou will need the name of the wireless n etwork together with security sett[...]

User ’s Manual 4-36 Operating Basics Bluetooth TM St ack for Windows by T OSHIBA Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems: ■ Windows 7 Information regard ing the use of th is software with these operating syste ms is listed below , with further details being contained with the electronic help f[...]

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

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

User ’s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics Disconnecting the LAN cab le T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as det aile d 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 4-40 Operating Basics Moving the computer While the computer i s designed for ru gged d urability you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble-fre e operation. ■ Make sure all disk/disc activity has ended before moving the computer - check that the HDD and other indicato rs on the fr[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key 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 com[...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F9 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 F9 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and, wh en used in combination wi[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard 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 turns the volume on and off. Lock: Pressing FN + F1 enters ''Lock computer mode''. T o restore you r desktop, you need to log on again . Power Plan : Press[...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Brightness (Up) : Pre ssing FN + F7 increases the computer's displa y panel brightness in individual steps. Wireless: Pressing FN + F8 switches the active wireless devices. T ouch Pad: Pressing FN + F9 enables or disables the T ouch Pad function. Zoom: Pressing FN + Sp ace change s the display resolution. TOSH[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard Windows special keys The keyboard p rovides two keys tha t have special functio ns in Windows: Windows S tart Button activates the Start men u and the other , the application key , has the same fu nction as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Window s Star t menu. This key has the same function as t [...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer's power resources incl ude the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , and po wer-up modes. Pow er condition s The computer&ap[...]

User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-up Modes T a ble 6-1 Power conditions continued Power indica tors 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 status of t[...]

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 Real T ime Clock battery The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar function and also main tains the system configuration while the computer is turned off. If the R TC battery becomes completely discharged, th e system will lose this in formation and [...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-up Modes Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vita l compon ent of portable computing and, as such, taking proper care of it will help ensure a longer operating time on battery power as well as deli ver a longer life for you r battery pack. The instructions detailed in this section will help t[...]

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

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-up Modes Repeat these steps two or three time s until the battery recovers no rmal capacity . Monitoring battery ca pacity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the task bar ■ Via the Battery S tatus in the Windows Mobility Ce nter window Maximiz[...]

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

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-up Modes Replacing the battery p ack Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item. The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging, and wi ll need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operati ng life. In ad dition to this[...]

User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-up Modes 6. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1 ) to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer (2). Figure 6-2 Releasing the battery pack (2) T o install a battery , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer (1). 2. Ensure[...]

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

User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-up Modes T o enter a password manually , follo w these steps: 1. T urn on the power as described in Chapter 3, Getting S tarted. The following message wil l appear in the LCD: Enter Password [xxxxxxxx] 2. Enter the Password. 3. Press Enter . Power-up modes The computer has three power-up modes: ■ Hibernation [...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-up Modes System aut o off This feature turns the system of f automat ically if it is not used for a set duration. The system shuts down in sleep mode or hibernation mode.[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords. HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup allows y ou to configure setti ngs for General, Password, Display , Boot Prio rity , Keyboard, USB, LAN. Accessing HW Set up Click on Start → All Programs ?[...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setup and Passwords This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Setup This field displays BIOS V ersion and date. Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. T o enter a user password: 1. Select Registered to display the following prompt: Enter Password: E[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setup and Passwords If they do not match, the follow ing message appe ars. Y ou mus t repeat step 1. Incorrect Password!!! 4. Follow the same procedures d escribed in the earlier sectio n, How to set the password , to set a new user password. Display This tab allows you to customize your comp uter ’s display settings for e[...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setup and Passwords Keyboard Wa ke-up on Keyboar d 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 Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disabl e USB Le[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setup and Passwords Built-in LA N This feature enables or disables th e Built-in LAN. Wireless Co mmunication Switch This feature enables or disables th e Wireless Communication Switch. SA T A eSA T A This feature allows you to set conditions of eSA T A. SA T A In terface set ting This feature allo ws you to set SA T A inter[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describes the connection or installation of the following devices: Cards/memory ■ PC Card ■ Bridge medi a slot ■ Secure Digital (SD) Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card, miniSD Card, microSD Card) [...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 Optional Devices PC Card The computer is equip ped with a single PC Card sl ot into which any T ype II PC Card/ CardBus device that meets industry standards, either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another ve n dor , can be installed. The slot supports hot plug connection and util iz es the PCI interface that supports the reading and[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Removing a PC Card T o remove a PC Card, follow the st eps as det ailed below . 1. Open the Safely Remove Hard ware and Eject Media icon on the Windows T ask Bar. 2. Point to PC Card device and click the left T ouch Pad control button. 3. Press the PC Card eject button to pa rtially extend it out of the compute[...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 Optional Devices Bridge media slot The computer is equipp ed with a Bri dge medi a slot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with vari ous memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. Figure 8-3 Examples of memory media ■ Keep foreign [...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices Memory media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media. Points to note about the SD/SDHC memory card SD/SDHC memory cards compl y with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music. Fo[...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 Optional Devices Additional memory module 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. Point to note abou t memory mo dule error If you install a memory module that is not compa[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Inst alling a memory m odule The computer contains slots for two memory modules, one positioned immediately over the other - the proc edures are the same for installing either modul e. 1. Shut down the comp uter - make sure the Pow er indicator is off (refer to the T urning off the po wer section in Chapter 3, [...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 Optional Devices 5. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one scre w . Figure 8-5 Seating the memory module cover 6. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing th e battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , if required. 7. T urn your computer ov er . 8. Turn the computer on and make su[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices Removing a m emory module T o remove the memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Set the computer to Boot Mode and turn its power of f - make sure the Power indicator is of f (refer to the T urning off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting S tarted if required). 2. Remove the AC ad aptor and all[...]

User ’s Manual 8-10 Optional Devices USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accommod ates e ither a 1.44MB or 720KB a 3 2/1" floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer's USB ports. Figure 8-6 USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive is available only as an option. USB connector Insert this connec[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices Using the USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer's USB ports. Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive T o connect the drive, plug the floppy diskette drive's USB connector into one of the comp[...]

User ’s Manual 8-12 Optional Devices Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive When you have finished using the USB floppy diskette drive, you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the Disk-In-Use Indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy diskette activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hard wa[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 Optional Devices Disconnecting an eS A 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 fo r the indica tor light of an eSA T A devi ce to go out to make sure all activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardwa re and Eject Media icon on [...]

User ’s Manual 8-14 Optional Devices Figure 8-9 Connecting the monitor ca ble to the external monitor port 3. T urn the external monitor ’s power on. 4. T urn the computer's powe r on. When you turn on the power , th e computer will automatically recog nize the monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device . If you have [...]

User ’s Manual 8-15 Optional Devices T elevi sion vi a HDMI A television can be connected to the HDMI o ut port on the compu ter . T o connect a television, follow the ste ps below . 1. T urn the computer off. 2. Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the television to either the HDMI out port. 3. T urn the televi sion on. 4. T urn the compu[...]

User ’s Manual 8-16 Optional Devices For Intel 1. Click Start J Control Pane l J Appearance and Per sonalization J Personalization J Display J Ad just screen resolutio n . 2. Click the Advanced setting s button. The Generic Pn P Monitor and Mobile Intel ® Arrandale Graphics Pro perties dialogue box ope ns. 3. Click the Graphics Propertie s butto[...]

User ’s Manual 8-17 Optional Devices 4. In the subsequent dialogue box, click Display J Mul tiple Disp lays and then set up your television and notebook displays. For A TI 1. Click Start J All Program s J Cat alyst Control Center J CCC.[...]

User ’s Manual 8-18 Optional Devices 2. Click Graphics and select Desktop & Displays . 3. Click the triangle icon on TV and select the display mode for TV .[...]

User ’s Manual 8-19 Optional Devices Security lock A security locks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft. The computer has a security lock slot on i ts right side into which you can attach one end of the security cable, while the othe r end attaches to a desk or [...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 Chapter 9 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 9-2 T roubleshooting Preliminary c hecklist Y ou should always consider the simple st solution first - the items detailed in this checklist are easy to fix and yet may cause what appears to be a serious problem : ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer - this i ncludes your printer and any o[...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Record your observations so you can describe them in detail to your reseller , dealer or service provider . 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 co[...]

User ’s Manual 9-4 T roubleshooting Self test While booting up the computer , self te st is exe cuted aut omatically a nd the following will be displaye d: 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 set within [...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trouble turning on the comp u ter with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN indicator . Please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes for further information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , you shoul d check the status of the DC IN in [...]

User ’s Manual 9-6 T roubleshooting Real Time Clock Check wh ether the battery i s hot or cold to the touch - if so, it will not charge properl y and should be allow ed to reach room te mperature before you try again. Unplug the AC ada ptor and remove the battery to make sure its connecting terminals are clean - if necessary wipe th em with a sof[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting 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. Internal display p anel Apparent display panel problems may b e related to the computer's setup and configuration - please refer to Chapter 7[...]

User ’s Manual 9-8 T roubleshooting Problems above remain unre solved or other problems occur Y ou sh ould initially refer to the documentation supplied with you software to determine if it is this that is causing the problems. Alternatively you may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool to check the general operation of the computer . If yo[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting Solid S tate Drive Hard disk drive Problem Pro cedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check to see whether that is a floppy diskette in the floppy diskette drive or a CD-ROM/DVDROM in the optical disc drive - if so remove it and try to start the computer again. If this has no effect, check the Boot [...]

User ’s Manual 9-10 T roubleshooting DVD Supe r Multi drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Pro cedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD/BD in the drive Make sure the drive's disc tray is securely closed - press it gently into the computer until it clicks into place. Open the drive's disc tr ay a[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting BD writer drive/BD Combo drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Pro cedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD/BDs in the drive Make sure the drive's disc tray is securely closed - press it gently into the computer until it clicks into place. Open the drive's di[...]

User ’s Manual 9-12 T roubleshooting USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette d rive is available o nly as an option. For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . PC Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Pro cedure Drive does not operate Check the connec tion between[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting SD/SDHC memory card, mi niSD/microSD Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Memory S tick/Memory S t ick PRO For further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Pro cedure SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card error occurs Remove the SD/SDHC me[...]

User ’s Manual 9-14 T roubleshooting MultiMediaC ard For further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter , and the documen tation supplied with your mouse. T ouch Pad Problem Pro cedure MultiMediaCard error occurs [...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting The mouse poi nter 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 Sound → Mouse icon. 2. Within the Mouse Prope rties window , click the Pointer [...]

User ’s Manual 9-16 T roubleshooting USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation In this instance the system might be busy . T ry moving the mouse again after waiting a short while. Remove the mouse from the comp uter and then reconnect it to a free USB port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached. Double[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting USB device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with yo ur USB device. eSA T A device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your eSA T A device . Problem Procedure USB device does not wor[...]

User ’s Manual 9-18 T roubleshooting Additional mem ory module Please also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for further information on installing and removing memory modul es. Problem Procedure If there is a memory malfunction, the Power indicator will repeatedly flash (on for 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds) in the following patterns: If [...]

User ’s Manual 9-19 T roubleshooting Sound system In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your a udio device. V olume control Problem Pro cedure No sound is heard A djust the volume control. T urn the dial clockwise to increase the volume and turn the dial counte rclockwise to decrease[...]

User ’s Manual 9-20 T roubleshooting External monitor Please also refe r to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to the documentation supplied with yo ur monito r for further information. Problem Pro cedure Monitor does not turn on After co nfirming that the mon itor's power switch is on, you should check the conn ections to make sure that the [...]

User ’s Manual 9-21 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 th e Phone and Modem Options link within the Windows Control Pane l. Y ou can[...]

User ’s Manual 9-22 T roubleshooting LAN Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wire less communication, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . [...]

User ’s Manual 9-23 T roubleshooting HDMI m onitor output function 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 oper[...]

User ’s Manual 9-24 T roubleshooting Where t o writ 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, NSW ,[...]

User ’s Manual 10-1 Chapter 10 Disclaimers 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 specifi cations under the following conditi ons: ■ use of certain external peripheral produ[...]

User ’s Manual 10-2 Disclaimers Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal protective feat ure designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. T o avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an[...]

User ’s Manual 10-3 Disclaimers 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 els[...]

User ’s Manual 10-4 Disclaimers 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 so ftware/hardware configurations.Th e actual transmission speed w[...]

User ’s Manual Appendixes-1 Appendixes T able of Content s Appendix A S pecifications................... ...................... ....................... ................ A-1 Appendix B Display Controller ............ .................... ...................... ................... B-1 Appendix C V .90/V .92 ...................... ..................[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Environme nt al require ment s Power Requirement s Operating Non-oper ating Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C Relative humidity 20% to 80% 10% to 90% Altitude (from sea level) 0 to 3,000 meters 0 to 10,000 meters AC a[...]

User ’s Manual A-2 Built-in Mod em The ability of th is feature is d epending on th e model you pu rchased. Network control unit (NCU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of line T elephone line (an alog only) T ype of dialing Pulse To n e Control command A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer’s speaker Communication specification s Communic[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B Display Controller Display controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pixels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for the internal LCD and external m[...]

User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C V .90/V .92 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V .90 technolog y . The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56Kbps (kilobits per second) when connected to an Internet service provi der that su pports V .90/V .92. As w ith any modem, the actual throughput (speed of data transfer) depends on analog telephone line co n[...]

User ’s Manual C-2 T able Result cod es for a V .90 connection *EC stands for the Error Control me thod, which appears only when the extended result codes configuration op tion is enabled . EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending on the error control method used. No. Result code Descrip tion 70 CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 3 [...]

User ’s Manual C-3 A T Command -V90=* V .90 Dia l Line Rate -V90 sets the maximum V .90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect -V90=0 V .90 di sabled -V90=1 V .90 enable d: automatic speed selection - maximum modem speed(default)[...]

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

User ’s Manual D-2 Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T yp e of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been design ed for operation in the licens[...]

User ’s Manual D-3 T able Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision B and G) When installing Wireless LAN card s, the channel configuration is managed as follows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN infrastructure, the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Ac ces[...]

User ’s Manual D-4 T able Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision A) Frequency Range Channel ID 5 150-5850 MHz Note 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 100 5500 *3 104 5520 *3 108 5540 *3 11 2 5560 *3 11 6 5580 *3 120 5600 *3 124 5620 *3 128 5640 *3 132 5660 *3 136 5680 *3 140 5700 *3 149 5745 *3 US only *4 153 5[...]

User ’s Manual D-5 *1 Factory-set defaul t channels *2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries/Regi ons for use for the countries/regions that in which these channels can be used. *3 These channels are ava ilable to A/B/G/N combo type only . *4 Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only .[...]

User ’s Manual E-1 Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various international AC power outlets. Power cords need to meet the local standards and the specifications liste d as below: Length: Minimum 1.7 meters Wire size: Mi nimum 0.75 mm 2 Current rating: Minimum 2.5 amperes V oltage ratin[...]

User ’s Manual E-2 Certification agencies 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 p in plug configuration must be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15[...]

User ’s Manual E-3 USA Australia Europe United Kingdom Canada China[...]

User ’s Manual F-1 Appendix F T OSHIBA 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 al erts users of specific system conditi ons via pop-up messag es. It also tracks the usages of the comput er and related devi ces, logging[...]

User ’s Manual F-2 The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA's obligations under its st andard li mited warranty in any way . TOSHIBA's st anda rd limited warranty terms and limitations apply . Visit http://www .warranty .toshiba.com for de tails. St arting the TOSHIBA PC Health Mo nitor The TOSHIBA PC Hea[...]

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 AACS: advanced access content system AC: Alternating current ACPI: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: basic input/o [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary HD+: High Definition Plus IDE: integrated drive el ectronics IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LAN: local area network LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode MB: megabyte MMC: multi media c[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary alphanumeric: Keyboard characte rs including letters, numbers and other symbols, such as punctuation ma rks or mathematica l symbols. alternating current (AC): Electric current that reve rses its directi on of flow at regular intervals. analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequen[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary buffer: The portion of the computer ’s me mo ry where data is temporarily stored. Buffers often compe nsate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another . bus: An interface for transmission of signals, data or electric power . byte: The repr esentation of a single char acter . A sequence of [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary comp atibility: 1) The ability of one compu ter to accept and process d ata in the same manner as another comp uter without modifying th e data or the media upon which it is b ein g transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or comm unicate with another system or component. components: Element s or[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary device drive r: A program (called a "driver") that pe rmits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog bo x: A window that accepts user in put to make system settings or record other info rmation. disable: T o turn a computer optio n off. See also enable. Digital Audio: An audio compression stand[...]

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

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary H hard disk: A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data. Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used fo r long-term storage of programs and data. The primary (or o nly) hard disk in a computer i s usually fixed, but some comput ers hav[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, m eaning 1000; often used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10 th power . See a lso byte and kilobyte . keyboard: An input device containing switch es that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. Ea ch keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific c[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary mode: A method of operation, for exam ple , the Shut Down Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hiberna tion Mode. modem: Derived from modulator/demod ul ator , a device that con verts (modulates) digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data (demodulates) to digital format where receive[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary P PA L : P AL (Phase Alternating Lin e) is the dominant video and broadcasting standard in Europe. pa r it y : 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values (integers) both of which are either on or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial communications, an error detection bit that is added to a [...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary Random Access Memory (RAM): V olatile memory that can be written to as well as read. V o latile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory is used for your computer's main memory . See also memory . Compare ROM. resolution: A measure of the sharpness of [...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary system disk: A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer . Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also called a "b oot able disk", "boot disk" or a "startup dis k." Compare non-system disk. T telephony: the tra nsmissio[...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor, 1-9 additional, 1-18 connecting, 3-2 DC IN 19V jack, 2-5 ASCII characters, 5-5 B Battery charging, 6-5 extending ba ttery life, 6-8 indicator, 2-12, 6- 2 Monitoring capacity, 6-7 real time clock, 1-9, 6-4 save mode, 1-13 types, 6-3 Battery Charger, 8-9 Battery pack, 1-9, 2-7 additional, 8-9 replacing, 6-[...]

User ’s Manual Index-2 Function keys, 5-2 H Hard disk drive, 2-7 automatic power off, 1-12 Heat dispersal, 1-13 Hibernation Mo de, 1-13 Hot keys, 1-12 Brightness (Down), 5-3 Brightness (Up), 5-4 Hibernate, 5-3 Lock, 5-3 Mute, 5-3 Output, 5-3 Power Plan, 5-3 Sleep, 5-3 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge ), 5-4 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce), 5-4 T[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 indicator, 6-3 panel power on/off, 6- 12 Shut Down mo de (Boot M ode), 3-8 Sleep Mode, 3-10 system auto off, 6-13 turning off, 3 -8 turning on, 3 -7 Problems AC power, 9-5 Analyzing the problem, 9- 2 Battery, 9-5 Bluetooth, 9-22 External monitor, 9-20 Hard disk drive, 9-9 Hardware and s ystem checklist, 9-3 HDMI Monitor, 9-[...]

User ’s Manual Index-4 W Web Camera, 1-1 0 Wireless communication, 4-34 Wireless communication switch, 2-1 Wireless LAN, 1-11, 4-34 problems, 9-22[...]