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ii User ’s Manual L350/L350D Copyright © 2008 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 L350/L350D Portable Personal Co[...]

User ’s Manual iii L350/L350D DVD MovieFactory is a trademark of the Ulead Systems. Inc. Labelflash™ is a trademark of Y AMAHA CORPORA TION. Manufactured under license fro m Digita l Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,67 4; 5,974,380; 5,978 ,762; 6,2 26,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pendin[...]

iv User ’s Manual L350/L350D ■ If you use an extension cable wi th your AC adaptor , ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable doe s not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. ■ T o remove power from the computer , turn it of f, remove the battery , and disconnect the AC adaptor from the e[...]

User ’s Manual v L350/L350D Network com p atibility st atement This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the add iti onal requirements conditional in EG 201 121. Germany A T AAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009 ,AN010 and DE03,04,05, 08,09,12,14,17 Greece A T AAB A[...]

vi User ’s Manual L350/L350D ENERGY ST AR ® Program Optical disc drive st andards TOSHIBA L350/L350D computer is shipped with one of the fol lowing drives preinstalled: DVD Super Multi (± R DL), DVD Super Multi (± R DL) /w Label Flash or HD DV D-ROM. Y our computer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® Compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant[...]

User ’s Manual vii L350/L350D The drive has one of the following label s: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APP AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1 KLASS 1 LASER APP ARA T Before it is shipped, the Class 1 Laser is certifi ed to meet the United S t ates Chapter 21 S tandards of the Dep artment of He al t h and Human Serv ic es (DHHS 2[...]

viii User ’s Manual L350/L350D Import a nt notice Copyrighted works including, but not limited to, music, video, computer programs, databases are pr otected by co pyright laws. Unless specifically permitted under appli cable copyright laws, you ca nnot copy , modify , as sign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work wit h the consen[...]

User ’s Manual ix L350/L350D T able of Content s Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Special f eatures . . . . . . . . [...]

x User ’s Manual L350/L350D Using the touchp ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 Using optical d isc drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER to enjoy HD DVDs (preinst alled with some mod els) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xi L350/L350D USB FDD Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1[...]

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User ’s Manual xiii L350/L350D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA L350/L350D computer . This powerful, lightweight note boo k co mputer is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tel ls how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA L350/ L350D computer . It also provides detailed informatio[...]

xiv User ’s Manual L350/L350D Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives details on the computer ’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and Pa sswords , explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setu p program. It also tells how to set a password. Chapter 8, Optio nal Devices , describes th e optional hardware[...]

User ’s Manual xv L350/L350D 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 Names of windows or ico ns or text generated by the computer that appear on its di splay screen are[...]

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User ’s Manual xvii L350/L350D General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer . Be certain to read the general precau tions below and to note [...]

xviii User ’s Manual L350/L350D Heat inj ury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer . If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the computer on your lap[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 L350/L350D 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 computer . Save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ■ TOSH[...]

1-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Documentation ■ TOSHIBA L350/L350D User ’s Manual ■ TOSHIBA L350/L350D Quickstart ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort ■ W arranty information If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediatel y . Features This computer incorpora tes the following fea tures and benefits: Proc[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 L350/L350D Disks If your computer is configured with two 2GB memory modu les, the memory might be displayed as approxima tely 3GB only (depending on the computer's hardware specifications). This is correct because the operating system usually displays t he available memory instead of the physical memo ry (RAM) built into t[...]

1-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive Some models are equip ped with a full -size DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive module that allows you to record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 24 spe[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 L350/L350D Keyboard HD DVD-ROM drive Some models are equi pped with a full-size HD DVD-ROM drive module that allows you to run CD/DVD/HD DVDs without usi ng an adaptor . The drive reads DVD-ROMs at a maximum 8x speed, CD-ROMs at a maximum 24x speed, and HD DVDs at a maximum 1x speed. It writes CD-Rs at up to 16x speed, CD-RWs a[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Pointing device Power Port s Slots Built-in A touchpad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer . Battery p ack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock (RTC) and calendar . AC adaptor T[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 L350/L350D Multimed ia Communications Web camera (optional) Re cord/Send still or video images with this integrated web camera. (Provide d with so me models) Sound syst e m Windows Sound System compatible sound system provides internal speaker as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone. It also has a volume contr[...]

1-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Security Sof tware S p ecial features The following features are either un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the co mputer more convenient to use. To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Mainten ance -> Power Options . Security lo ck slot Connects a[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 L350/L350D Power-on p assword T wo levels of password security , supervisor and user , are availab le to prevent unauthorized access to your computer . Instant security A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing data security . Intelligent power supply A microprocessor in th e computer ’s intelli[...]

1-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D T O SHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the T OSHIBA Component features pr einstalled on the computer . Hibernat ion This feature allows you to turn off the power without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are sa ved to the hard disk, when you turn on the power again, you can conti[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 L350/L350D Utilities and applications This section describes preinstalled utili tie s and tells how to start them. For details on operation, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. ■ When you start or resume your computer , the TOSHIBA Flash Cards may take a moment to become available and ma[...]

1-12 User ’s Manual L350/L350D TOS HI BA Disc Creator Y ou can create CD/DVD s in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CD/DVDs to store the files and folde rson your hard disk drive. This software can be used on a model with CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive, HD DVD-ROM [...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 L350/L350D 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: Memory exp ansion T wo memory expansion slots are available for installing 512 MB, 1024 MB or 2048 MB memory modules. The modules are PC2-5300, 200-pin, SO-DIMM (small-outli[...]

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User ’s Manual 2-1 L350/L350D Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with e ach component before you ope rate 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 c[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Multiple digit al media card slot (optional) This slot a llows you t o easily t ransfer dat a from devices, such as digital camera and PDA, that use flash memory (SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC memory cards)(Provided with some models). Display latch This la tch secures the LCD panel in its closed position. Slide the latch to [...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 L350/L350D Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer External monitor port This 15-pin port allows you to connect an external monitor . Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan. Fan vent External monito r port Express Card slot USB ports LAN jack *Depending on the[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) port s The two universal serial bus (USB) port s comply with USB Serial 2.0 standards, which enables da ta transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. (The ports also support USB 1.1) Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. A pin or similar object can damage the [...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 L350/L350D Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) port The universal serial bus (USB) port comply wi th USB Serial 2.0 standards, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. (The port also su[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Back side The following figure shows the computer ’s back side. Figure 2-4 The computer ’s back side Modem jack (optional) In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment, there is a modem jack that allows you to use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line. The modem [...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 L350/L350D Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your compu ter . Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer Battery pack The battery p ack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. The Batteries section in Chapter 6, Power an d Po[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Front with the display open The following figure shows the fron t of the computer with the display open. T o open the display , lift the display up and position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. Figure 2-6 The front with the display open Display screen The full-color LCD displays hig h-contrast text and gra[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 L350/L350D T ouch p ad Moves th e pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrol ling, selecting, and double- clicking. T ouch pad cont rol buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. System indicators Five LEDs allow you to monitor the[...]

2-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Function Buttons Six buttons are pro vi d ed with some mod e l s. Available for use: Mute, CD/DVD/HD DVD, Play/Pause, S top, Previous, Next. These buttons allow you to manage au dio/video, run application s and access utilities. Refer to the Function Buttons section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics , for details. Mute[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 L350/L350D System indicators The following figure the system indicators, which li ght when various computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor . If the adaptor ’s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply [...]

2-12 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Keyboard indi cators The following figure shows the positi on of the CAPS LOCK indicator . When the CAPS LOCK indicator gl ows the keyboard is in all-caps mode. Figure 2-8 CAPS LOCK indicator Optical disc drives A DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive or HD DVD-ROM drive is configured in your computer . When the computer [...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 L350/L350D Notes on use ■ Because HD DVD is a new format there is a possibility of new features being added at a later date. As such, it is important that the purchaser understands that software and other updates may be necessary after purchase. Please be sure to complete use r registra tion in order to receive timely produc[...]

2-14 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Region codes for DVD driv es a nd media Optical disc drive and media are manu factured according to the specifications of six marketing r egions. W hen you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it wil l not play properly . W r it able discs This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD[...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 L350/L350D HD DVD-ROM drive The full-size HD DVD-ROM drive module allows you to record data to rewritable CDs as well as run e ither 12 cm (4.72") HD DVD,12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . The read speed i s slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge. DVD read 8 spe[...]

2-16 User ’s Manual L350/L350D AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC po wer to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer . It can auto matica lly adj ust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of ei ther 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almost any region. T o recharge the battery , simply con ne[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 L350/L350D 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 po wer ■ S tarting up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta r ti n g th e co mp ut er ■ Sys[...]

3-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Connecting the AC adapt or Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or yo u 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 sup[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 L350/L350D Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. T o open the display , slide the latch to the right side and lift the panel up to the best viewing angle. Figure 3-3 Opening the display panel T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power 1. If[...]

3-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D S t arting up for the first time When you first turn on the power , the comp uter ’s initial screen is the Microsoft ® Windows Vista™ S tartup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions. T urning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes: shut down (Boot), hibernation mode or sleep mode. [...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 L350/L350D Benefits of hiber nati on mode The hibernation feature provides the following benefits: ■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery . ■ Y ou can return to your previous working enviro nment immediately when you turn on the computer . ■ Saves power by shuttin[...]

3-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Sleep mode In sleep mode the power remains on, but the CPU and all othe r devices are in sleep mode. Benefits of sleep mode The sleep feature provides the fo llowing benefits: ■ Restores the previous working en vironment more rapidly th an doe s hibernation feature. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when [...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 L350/L350D Rest arting the computer Certa in conditio ns require tha t you reset th e computer , for example, if: ■ Y ou chang e certain computer se ttings. ■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands. If you need to restart the computer , there are th ree ways this can be achieved: 1. Clic[...]

3-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D 4. Follow the on-scre en instructions. Restoring the pr e- installed Sof tware Depending on the model you purchased, different ways for resto ring the pre-installed software are offered: ■ Creating optical Re covery Discs ■ Restoring the pre-instal led sof tware from your created Recovery Discs. ■ Restoring the[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 L350/L350D 3. T urn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows Vista ® operating system from the hard disk drive as normal. 4. Insert the first blank media into the optical disc drive tray . 5. Double click the Re cov ery Disc Creator icon on the Window s Vista ® desktop, or select the appl ication from Start Menu. 6. [...]

3-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Restoring the pre-inst alled sof tware from the Reco ve ry hard disk drive On your Data drive you may find a folder “HDDRecove ry”. This folder stores files which can be used to re cover your system to the originally installed factory state. If you subsequently set up your hard disk drive again, do not change, d[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 L350/L350D Restoring the pre-inst alled sof tware from the bun dled Product Recovery DVD-ROM (opti onal) If the pre-installed files are d amage d, use the Product Recove ry DVD-ROM to restore them. T o restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below . 1. Load the Product Recovery DVD into th[...]

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User ’s Manual 4-1 L350/L350D Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the touchpad, optical disc drives, Audio/ Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, the internal modem, wireless communi cation and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for yo ur computer , and CD/DVD/HD DVDs. Using t[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Using optical disc drives Operation is the same fo r all optical d i sc drives. The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD /DVD/HD DVDs-based prog rams. Y ou can run CD/DVD/HD DVDs without an adaptor . When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD/HD DVDs, a n indicator on the d rive glows. If you have a[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 L350/L350D b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the drive’s power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button. Figure 4-3 Manual release with the eject hole 2. [...]

4-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D 3. Lay the CD/DVD/HD DVD, label side up, in the drawer . Figure 4-5 Inserting a CD/DVD/HD DVD 4. Press gently at the center of th e CD/DVD/HD DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD/HD DV D should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base. When the drawer is ful ly opened, th e edge of [...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 L350/L350D 5. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until i t locks into place. Figure 4-6 Closing the drawer Removing discs T o remove the CD/DVD/HD DVD, follow the steps below and refer to below figure. 1. T o pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully[...]

4-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D 2. The CD/DVD/HD DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it. Hold the CD/DVD/HD DVD gently and lift it out. Figure 4-7 Removing a CD/DVD/HD DVD 3. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place. Funct ion But tons This section describes the button functio[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 L350/L350D Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER t o enjoy HD DVDs (preinst alled with some models) HD DVD playback restrict ions HD DVD-ROM drive model allow users to enjoy the strong visual s of HD DVD Video. TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER software is p rovided for playback of HD DVD Video. Notes on use HD DVD playb ac k ■ HD DVD is a new s[...]

4-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D When using ■ Frame dropping, audio skippin g or out of synch audio and video may occur during playback of some HD DVD Video titles. ■ Close all other applications w hen using the TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER. Do not open any other applications or carry ou t any other operations during HD DVD playback. Playback may stop[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 L350/L350D ■ When viewing on an external display or televisi on, use a HDMI cable to connect the external device to the HDMI out port and change the display device before playing. The display device cannot be changed during playback. ■ HD DVD Video can only be displayed on the computer ’s display panel or televisions conn[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Using T OSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER St arting TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER 1. Use the following procedure to start TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER. Insert a HD DVD-Video in the HD DVD drive while Win dows Vist a™ is running. When a HD DVD-Video disc and a HD DVD (T win format disc) are set in the HD DVD drive, the following applicatio[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 L350/L350D ■ Only operation buttons (includin g remote controller and Front operation panels) which correspond to currently avai lable and active features will be useable during HD DVD playba ck. ■ If the menu is opened in the Display Area usi ng th e Control window’s T op Menu o r Menu buttons, touc hpad and mouse menu[...]

4-12 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Open TO SHIBA HD DVD PLA YER HELP TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER features and in structions are al so explained in detail in T OSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER Help. Click the Help button( ) in the Display Area to open TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER Help. TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER control wi ndow The following are the main buttons used when play[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 L350/L350D Figure 4-12 TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER control window (2) Exit Closes TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER. Current position Di sp lays the current position within the title on the bar icon. V olume control Adjusts the volume to the level selected by dragging the slider bar . Mute Mutes the so und when clicked. Clicking when the soun[...]

4-14 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Figure 4-13 TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER control window (3) *1: Displayed when a HD DVD (T win fo rma t disc) is placed in the optical disc drive. One-touc h skip Jumps forward by a specified amount of time and continues playback from that position. Slow motion Performs slow motion playback. Subtitle Switches between avai[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 L350/L350D Using the computer in place of a HD DVD Player Videos played using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER included with the computer can be displayed on a te levision equippe d with a HDMI in put port. Before connecting Please refer to the television’s user manual as well as this chapter when connecting the computer to a televisi[...]

4-16 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Switching betwe en compute r and te levision display The following method can be used to displa y HD DVD-Video. The display method can be changed by changi ng the display device setting. Configure the following settings to display HD DVD-Video on the tele vision. If the following settings are not configured, HD DVD-[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 L350/L350D W ritin g CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive/ HD DVD-ROM dri ve Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi (± R DL ) drive or the HD DVD-ROM drive which can be used to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-R W/+R /+RW/-RAM/+R DL/-R DL discs. The following applications for writing a re suppli[...]

4-18 User ’s Manual L350/L350D ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the di sc for dirt or damage be fore you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD-RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used. ■ There are two [...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 L350/L350D ■ Y ou can use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge. Y ou cannot use a di sc with a 2.6 GB single-sided capacity or 5.2 GB double-sided capacity . ■ Other DVD-ROM drives for computer s or other DVD PLA YERS may not be able to read DVD-R/-R DL/-RW or DV[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual L350/L350D When wr iting or rewriting Please observe/consider the followin g when you write o r rewrite to a CD-R/RW , DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW disc. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: ■ Change users in the Wind ows Vist a™ operating system. ■ Operate the computer for any othe r function, inc[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 L350/L350D TOSHIBA Disc Creator Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD-Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y ou cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator ’s “Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player” function to record mu[...]

4-22 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Dat a verification T o verify that data has been written or rewri tten correctly to a data CD/DVD you should follow the steps below before you begin t he write/rewrite process: 1. Display the setting dialog box by one of the fo llowing two steps: ■ Click the setting button ( ) for wr iting on the main toolbar in t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 L350/L350D How to make a DVD-V ideo Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV -Camcorder: 1. Click Start -> All Programs -> DVD Movi eFacto ry for T OSHIBA -> Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory . 2. Insert a DVD-RW or DVD+R W disc in Burner . 3. Clic[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual L350/L350D ■ Do not operate DVD MovieFacto ry immediately after turning on the computer . Pl ease wa it until all Disc Drive activity has stopped. ■ When recording to a DV -Ca mcorder, to ensure you capture all of your data, let the camcorder reco rd for a few seconds before you begin recordi n g yo ur a ctual dat a . ■ [...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 L350/L350D Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD/DVD/HD DVD. Handle your media with care. The following simple precauti ons will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on th em: CD/DVD/HD DVD 1. S t ore your CD/DVD/HD DVD in the co ntainer they came in to protect th[...]

4-26 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Using the sof tware The web camera software is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows Vista; if you need to restart it go to Star t -> All Programs -> Camera Assistant Sof tware -> Camer a Assistant Sof tware . Figure 4-16 Using the Software Capture Stil l Image Click to see a previe w of the capt[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 L350/L350D Using the microphone Y our computer ha s a built-in microphone that can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications . It can also be used to issu e voice commands to applicati ons that supp ort such functi ons.(Built-in microphone is provided with some models) Since your computer ha s a built-in microph[...]

4-28 User ’s Manual L350/L350D T o se lect a region, follo w the steps below . 1. In Windows Vist a™, click st art , point to All Programs , point to TOS HI BA , point to Networking and click Modem Region Select . 2. The Region Selection icon wi ll appear in the Windows T ask Bar . Figure 4-17 The Region Selection icon (Windows Vista™) 3. Cli[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 L350/L350D The dialing properties dialog box will be displa yed automatica lly after you select the region. Location list for region selection. A submenu appears displaying location in fo rmation for telephony . Open dialog bo x, if the modem and T el eph ony Current Location regi on code do not match. A warning dialog box is [...]

4-30 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Disconnecting T o disconnect the inte rnal modem cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pu ll out the connector . 2. Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner . Wireless com munications The computer ’s wireless communicati on function sup ports[...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 L350/L350D Security ■ Be sure to enable encryption function. Otherwise your computer will allow the illegal access by an outsider through wireless LAN to cause illegal instruction, eavesdropping , an d loss or destruction of store d data. TOSHIBA strongly recommends the customer to enable the encryption function. ■ TOSHIBA[...]

4-32 User ’s Manual L350/L350D LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) or Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX)(depending on model you purchased). This section d escribes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN. Connecting LAN cable If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (1 00 Mbit/s, 100[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 L350/L350D Disconnecting LAN cable T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the l ever on the connector in the computer ’s LAN jack an d pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same mann er . Check with your LAN a dministrator before disconnecting from the hub. Cleaning[...]

4-34 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Heat dispersal T o protect from overheatin g, the CPU has an i nternal temperature sensor . If the computer ’s internal temperature ri ses to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing spe ed is lowered. Y ou can select whether to control the CPU temperatur e by turn ing on the fan first, then[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 L350/L350D Chapter 5 The Keyboard 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 four types of keys: typewrite r keys, function ke ys, soft keys, and Windows special keys. T ypewriter keys The [...]

5-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Function keys: F1 … F9 The function keys, not to be co nfused with FN , are the 9 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys are dark gray , but function differently from the other dark gray keys. F1 through F9 are called function keys becau se they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination w[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 L350/L350D Sleep : Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to sleep mode. Hibernate : Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to hibernation mode. Output : Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display devi ce. Brightness dow n : Pressing FN + F6 decreas es the comput er ’s displ ay panel brightness in individual steps. Brightness up[...]

5-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Zoom : Pressing FN + SP ACE cha nges the display resolution. TOSHIBA zoomi ng uti lit y (red uce) : Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font size s within one of the s upporte d application windows. TOSHIBA zoomi ng uti lit y (enlarge) : Pressing FN + 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 L350/L350D Generating ASCII charact ers Not all ASCII characters can be generated using norma l keyboard operation. But, you can generate these charac ters using their ASCII codes. With the overlay o n: 1. Hold down AL T . 2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code. 3. Rele ase AL T , and the ASCII character a ppears on the[...]

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User ’s Manual 6-1 L350/L350D Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer ’s power resources include the AC adaptor and an internal battery . 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 power-up mode s. Pow er co n ditio ns The[...]

6-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Power indicators The Battery , DC IN and Pow er indicators on the system indicator p anel alert you to the compu ter ’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack - the following indicator condi tions should be noted: Pow[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 L350/L350D DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he po wer status with the AC adaptor connected. Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the pow er status of the computer - the following indicator conditions shou ld be no ted: Battery types The computer has two different types of batteries: ?[...]

6-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D T o ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery power at le as t once a mo nth until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures. If the computer is cont inuously operated on AC power , more than a month, the ba[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 L350/L350D Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vital component of po rtable computing. T a king proper care of it will help ensu re longer ope rating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Foll ow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum p[...]

6-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D 8. Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack’s internal protective device will fail, causing it to overheat, explode, ignite or leak caustic liquids possib ly resulting in death or serious injury . 9. Never let a battery pack become wet. A wet battery pack will overhea[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 L350/L350D 6. Be sure to monitor the remaini ng battery power . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely . Sleep and hibernation will not function and data in memory will be lose. Also, the computer might re gist er an incorre ct time and date. In this case, connect the AC adaptor to recharge the bat[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Ti me 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 follo wing conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the ba ttery is extr emely hot, it might not charge at all. Also, to ensure t[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 L350/L350D Monitoring battery ca p acity Remaining battery power can be monitore d in Power Op tions. Maximizing battery op erating time A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on: ■ How you configure the computer (for example, whether[...]

6-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Ret aining dat a with po we r off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods. Extending battery life T o maximize the life of your battery packs: ■ At least once a month, disconne ct the computer from a power source and operate[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 L350/L350D Replacing the battery p ack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery , the battery pack needs to be replaced. Y ou might also replace a discharged batte ry pack with a charged sp[...]

6-12 User ’s Manual L350/L350D 6. Slide the battery relea se latch to fr ee the battery pack for removal, then lift up th e ba tt ery pack. Figure 6-2 Removing the battery pack 7. Pull the battery pack forward to remove it. Inst alling the battery p ack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps below . 1. Be sure the computer ’s power is off[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 L350/L350D St arting the computer by p assword If you have already registered a password, please enter the password manually to start the computer: T o start up the computer with the user password, follow these steps: 1. T urn on the power a s described in Chapter 3, Getting S t arted . The following message ap pears: Enter Cu[...]

6-14 User ’s Manual L350/L350D System auto off This feature turns the system of f automa tically if it is not used for a set duration. The system shuts down in sleep mode or hibernation mode in windows.[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 L350/L350D 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 you to configure settings for Display , CPU, Boot priority , Keyboard, USB, LAN, General and Password. Accessing HW Setup T o start the util[...]

7-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D General This window displays the BIOS version and co ntains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version 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 follo[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 L350/L350D 3. Click the OK button. If the character st ring you enter matches th e registered password, the password option is reset and the display changes to: Not registered If they do not match, the following message appears. Y ou must repeat step 1. Incorrect Password!!! 4. Follow the same procedures described in the earlie[...]

7-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer . The Boot Priority Options settin g will be like the following. T o chang e the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and boot the computer . 2. Use the up/down cursor keys to select boot devi ce you want and p[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 L350/L350D USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disabl e USB Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setti ng the USB Legacy Emulation item to enabled. LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer ’s power be turned on when it receives [...]

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User ’s Manual 8-1 L350/L350D Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and its versatility . The following optio nal devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/Memory ■ ExpressCard ■ SD, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC memory card ■ Memory expansion Power devices ■ Additional battery pack (6 c[...]

8-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D ExpressCard Inst alling an ExpressCard The ExpressCard slot is l ocated on the left side of the computer . Y ou can install one ExpressCard in the slot. Windows’ hot-install feature allows you to install ExpressCard whi le the computer ’s power is on. T o install an ExpressCard, follow th e steps below . 1. Inser[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 L350/L350D Removing an ExpressCard T o remove the Exp r essCard, fo llow the steps below . 1. In Windows Vista™, open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on th e system tray and disable the ExpressCard. 2. Press Eject button slightly to make the ExpressCard stretch out. 3. Grasp the ExpressCard and pu ll it out from the slot. Fig[...]

8-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Installing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC card T o install the memory card, follow the steps below . 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 8-3 Inserting the memory card The Logo of SD Memory card is . The Logo of SDHC Memory card is . Multiple Digital Media Card Slot SD/SDHC/MS/MS PR[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 L350/L350D Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/ MS Pro/MMC card T o remove the memory ca rd, follow the steps below . 1. In Windows Vista™, open the Safely Remove Hardwa re icon on the system tray and disable th e inserted memory card. 2. Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it. 3. Grasp the card and remove it. Figure 8-[...]

8-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Mem ory e xp ansion Y ou can install additional memory in the computer ’s memory module to increase the am ount of RAM. Inst alling memo ry m odule T o install a memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1. T urn the computer off in boot mode. Refer to the T urning off the power section in Chapter[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 L350/L350D 6. Insert the memor y module into t he connector on the compute r . Press the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid conn ecti on. 7. Push the modu l e down so th at it lies flat and is secured by two latches. Figure 8-6 Inserting the memory mod ule Figure 8-7 Pushing the memory module down 8. Seat the cover a[...]

8-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Removing memory module T o remove the memory module, m ake su re the com puter is in boot m ode then: 1. T urn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer . 2. T urn the computer up side down and remove the battery pa ck (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes .) 3. Remove one screw securin[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 L350/L350D Additional battery p ack (6 Cell and 9 Cell) Y ou can increase the portability of t he computer with addition al battery packs (6 Cell: P A3536U-1BRS/P A3536 U-1BAS, 9 Cell: P A3537U-1BRS/ P A3537U-1BAS). If you’re away from an AC power source, you can replace a low battery with a fully charged one. See Chapter 6, [...]

8-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D HDMI Some models are equipped with HDMI out port than can send/receive video, audio and control signa ls by connecting with external disp lay/audio devices. 1080p, 720p, 576p and 480p sign al formats are supported, but actually available sign al format depend s on each HDMI devices. T o connect external devices, fol[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 L350/L350D Settings for audio on HDM I T o set the audio device to use the HDMI, follow th e steps below . 1. Click S tart. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Click Hardware and Sound. 4. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager . 5. Click Digital Output Device (HDMI). 6. Click the Set Default Device button. T o set the audio device to use int[...]

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User ’s Manual 9-1 L350/L350D Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However, should problems occur , foll owing the procedu res in this chapter ca n help to determin e the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Prob le[...]

9-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D ■ Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program. ■ Check all cables. Are they correctly and firmly attached? Loose cables can cause signa l er rors. ■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connecto rs for loose pins. ■ Check that your diskette is correctly inse rted and that the [...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 L350/L350D Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may oc cur in the following areas: System start- up When the computer does not start pr op erly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Passwo[...]

9-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Power When the computer is not plugg ed into an AC adaptor , th e battery pack is the primary power source. However , y our computer has a number of other power resources, includi ng intelligent power supply and Real Time Clock battery . These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problem[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 L350/L350D Password Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is att a ch ed ( Battery indicator does not glow orange). If the battery is complete ly discharged, it will not begin charging immediately . Wait a few minutes. If the battery stil l does not charge, make sure the outlet is supplying power . T est it by plugg ing [...]

9-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by y our setup configur ation. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chap ter 7, HW Setup and Passwords . LCD p anel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer’s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Pa sswords , for more information. Problem [...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 L350/L350D Hard disk drive DVD Supe r Multi(± R DL) drive For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Pro cedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD/DVD/HD DVD is in the optical disc drive. Remove any diskette a nd/or CD/DVD/HD DVD and check[...]

9-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Some CD/DVDs 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 needs. Check the CD/DVD’s documentation. Check the type of CD/ DVD you are using. Refe r to Chapter 1, Introducti on , for more information. [...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 L350/L350D HD DVD-ROM drive For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics ,. Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD/HD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’s draw er is securely clos ed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD/HD DVD is properly seated. It should [...]

9-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Diskette drive Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to th e USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouchpad Cannot write correctly If you have tr ouble writing, make sure you are observing the follow ing precautions: ■ Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA ■ Do not use [...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 L350/L350D Double-tapping does not work T ry changing the double-click speed setti ng in the mouse control utility . 1. Open the Control Panel , select the Mouse icon and pres s ENTER . 2. Click the Buttons tab . 3. Set the double-cli ck speed as instructed and click OK . The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow T ry chan[...]

9-12 User ’s Manual L350/L350D USB mouse This section applies only with Windo ws Vista™ operating systems. ExpressCard Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . 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[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 L350/L350D SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . External monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to yo ur monitor ’s documentation. Problem Pro cedure Memory card error occurs Reseat the memory card to make sure it is firmly connected. Check the card’s documentation. Y ou c[...]

9-14 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Sound system USB Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial. Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. Check Windows Device Manager . Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I/ O add[...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 L350/L350D Modem Problem Pro cedure Communication software can’t initialize modem Make sure the computer ’s internal modem settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem Options in the Control Pa nel. Y o u can hear a d ial tone but can’t make a call If the call is going through a PBX machine, make sure the communication[...]

9-16 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Sleep/Hibernation LAN Wireless LA N If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wirele ss communication, re fer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure The system will not enter sleep/hibernation Is Windows Media Player open? The system m[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 L350/L350D Recovery discs T OSHIBA sup port If you require any additional help using your compu te r or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it [...]

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User ’s Manual 10-1 L350/L350D Chapter 10 Disclaimers This chapter slates the Disclaime r(s) information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. CPU Central Processing Unit (C PU) Performance Disclaimer . CPU performance in your co mputer pr oduct may vary from specifi c ati ons under the following conditi ons: ■ use of certain external peripheral pro[...]

10-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D 64-Bit Computing. 64-bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit co mputing. 64-Bit Computing requires that the fo llowing hardware and software requirements are met: ■ 64-bit Operating System ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ■ 64-bit Device drivers ■ 64-bit appli[...]

User ’s Manual 10-3 L350/L350D HDD drive cap acity 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,00 0,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, howe ve r , reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 2 30 = 1,073,741 ,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity . Available storage capacity wil l also b[...]

10-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Copy protecti on Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media. Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration. LCD brightness and eye strain Y our LCD display has a brig htness app ro aching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 L350/L350D Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Environme nt al requirements Power requirem ent s Operating Non-operating Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C Relative humi di ty 20% to 80% 10% to 90% Altitude(from sea level) 0 to 3,000 meters 0 to 10,000 m[...]

A-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Built-in modem The ability of this feature is de pend ing on the model you purchased. Network control unit (N CU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of line T elephone line (analog on ly) T ype of dialin g Pulse To n e Control c ommand A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer ’s speaker Communication specificatio[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 L350/L350D Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller in te rprets 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 inter[...]

B-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D V ideo modes The computer supports video modes defined in the table below . If your application offers a selection of mo de numbers th at do not match the numbers on the table, select a mode ba sed on, resolutio n, number of colors and refresh rates. Video Modes CRT Disp lay Resolution Color De pth (b pp) Refresh Rat[...]

User ’s Manual C-1 L350/L350D Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wirel ess LAN netw ork up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card specifications Radio c haract eri stics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T ype of[...]

C-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication. Communications at lower transmit range may travel la rger dist ances. ■ The range of your wi reless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high-density materials. ■ Range is [...]

User ’s Manual C-3 L350/L350D T able Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision A) *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Refer to the sheet Appr oved Countries/Regions for use for the countries/regions that in which the se channels can be used. *3 These channels are available to A/B/G combo type only . *4 Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only . F[...]

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User ’s Manual D-1 L350/L350D Appendix D 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: Certification agencies In Europe, two condu ctors power cord s must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H0[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D The following illustratio ns sh ow the plug shapes for USA, Austra lia , Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and China. USA United Kingdom Australia Europe Canada China UL approved BS approved AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency CSA approved CCC approved[...]

User ’s Manual E-1 L350/L350D Appendix E If your computer is stolen Should your comput er be stolen , however , we’ll h elp you try to find it. Before contacting TOSHIBA, please prepare the follo wing informati on which is necessary to uniquely identi fy your computer: ■ In which co untry was your computer sto len? ■ What type of machine do[...]

E-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH T echnical Service an d Suppo rt Leibnizstr . 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Owner’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. L350/L350D) Model numbe r: (e.g. PPM70EYXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stolen: Y ea r Month [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 L350/L350D Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National S tandards Institute APM: advanced power mana ger ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information In[...]

Glossary-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D FDD: floppy d iskette drive FIR: fast infrared HDD: hard disk drive IDE: integrated drive electronics I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting d iode LSI: large scale inte gration MB: megabyte OCR: optica l character r[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 L350/L350D alternating current (AC): Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals. analog signal: A si gna l whose characteristics such as ampli tude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. V o ice communica tions are analog signals. ANSI: American[...]

Glossary-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D buffer: The portion of the computer ’s me mo ry wh ere data is temporarily stored. Buffers often compensate for dif ferences in the rate of flow from one device to another . bus: An interface for transmission of signals, data or electric power . byte: The repres entation of a single char acter. A sequence of[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 L350/L350D compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another comput er without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transfe rred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component. components: Elements or part[...]

Glossary-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D delete: T o remove d ata from a disk or other data storage device. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A program that con trols communication between a specific peripheral device and the compute r . The CONFIG .SYS file contains device drivers that MS-DOS loads when you turn the co mputer on. dialog box: A w[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 L350/L350D E echo: T o send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device. Y ou can di splay the information on th e screen, or output i t to the printer , or both. When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT (or other peripheral device) and then retransmits the data to printer , t he pr[...]

Glossary-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D H hard disk: A non-removable disk usuall y referred to as drive C. The factory installs this disk and onl y a trained engineer can remove it for servicing. Also called fixe d disk. hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechani cal devic e that reads and writes a hard disk. See also hard disk. hardware: The physical[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 L350/L350D IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps. J jumper: A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit. K K: T a ken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 10 00; often u[...]

Glossary-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D mode: A method of opera tion, for example, the Boot Mode, Sle ep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. modem: Derived from modulator/demod ulat or , a device that converts (modulates) digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data (demodul ates) to digital format whe re received. [...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 L350/L350D pa r i t 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 i s added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd. Parity can be set to none, odd, o r [...]

Glossary-12 User ’s Manual L350/L350D rest art: Resetting a computer w ithout turni ng it off (also called “warm boot” or “soft reset”). See also boot. RGB: Red, green and blue. A device that uses three input sign als, each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color (red , green and blue) or port for using such a device. See [...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 L350/L350D T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input/o utput. TFT display: A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix tech nology with thin film transistor (TFT) to drive each cell. touchp ad: A pointing devic[...]

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User ’s Manual Index-1 L350/L350D Index A AC adaptor, 1-6, 2-5, A-1 DC IN 19V port, 2-5 additional, 1-13, 8-9 connecting, 3-2 problems, 9-4 safety instructions, -iii, -xviii ASCII characters, 5-5 Auto power on, See Power B Battery charging, 6-7 indicator, 2- 11 life, 10-2 monitoring capacity, 6-9 real time clock, 6-4 Real Time Clock battery, 1-6 [...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D E ExpressCard, 1-6 location of slots, 2-3 overheating, -xviii problems, 9-12 using, 8-2 External monitor, 8-9 controller and modes, B-1 HW Setup, 7-3 port, 1-6 problems, 9-13 F FN + 1 (TOSHIBA zooming utility reduce), 5-4 FN + 2 (TOSHIBA zooming utility enlarge), 5-4 FN + ESC (sound mute), 5-2 FN + F1 (lock), 5-2[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 L350/L350D L LAN, 1-7, 4-32 cable types, 4-32 connecting, 4-32 disconnecting, 4-33 indicator, 4- 32 Lock, security, See Security lock M Main battery, See Ba ttery pack Memory, 1-2, 10-2 expansion, 1-13, 8-6 installing module, 8-6 removing module, 8-8 Microphone, 1-6 problems, 9-14 using, 4-27 Microprocessor, See Processor M[...]

Index-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D R Real Time Clock battery, See Battery Recovery Discs, 3-9 Recovery hard d isk drive, 3-8, 3-10 Restarting the computer, 3-7 S Security lock attaching, 8-11 location, 2-5 using, 8-11 Sleep mode, 1-10 problems, 9-16 setting, 3-6 Sound system, 1-7 headphone, 1-6, 2-2 microphone, 2-2 speaker, 2-8 volume control, 2-2[...]