Toshiba L640-BT2N13 manual

GMAD0025101 2 0 3 /10 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.co m ❖ T oshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United St ates (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United St ates (949) 859-4273 Fo r more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 162 in this g uide. Satellite ® L640/L[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® L640/L650 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased m[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you hav e purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s uppor t systems, medical applications, connections to implant ed medical de v i ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where [...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo wing two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired op eration. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb s[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occas[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to t he fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disab le your alarm equipment. If you ha ve[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack t ype(s): USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card p roducts are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology , a[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The le vel of energy emitted b y W ireless LAN devices ho wev er is far much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted b y wireless de vices like for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN [...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust r y Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industr y Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that t he antenna is located or pointed such that it doe s not emit RF f ield in excess of Health Cana da limits for the general population; consu lt Safety Code 6, obtainable from Heal[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. The party resp onsible for CE-Markin g is T OSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 4146 0 Neuss, Germany . The European Union WEEE (W a[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem. Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap pro ved to [Commission D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Ho wev er , due to diffe[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,48 3.5 MHz for second generation lo w-power data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the [...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The indication sho wn belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Frid[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is d ependent on what ty pe of wire less device is in your computer . N ot all device s are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 5100/5300 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the coun[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions i n the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Malawi Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexi[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link AR5B95 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions i n the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the fol lowing table. Albania Arg entina CNC: 693 GI/2007 3655 GI/2007 Austral[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam Y emen Zimbabwe België/ Belgique: For pri v ate usage outside buildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special re gistration with IB PT/BIPT is required. Registration t[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allo wed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the abov e 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility t o check the current[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RT L8192E This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions i n the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgiu m Bolivia Bo[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® R TL8191SE This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions i n the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgiu m Bolivia B[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RT L8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions i n the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the fol lowing table. U AE (United Arab Emirates) Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam [...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TO SHIBA are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technol ogy that is based on Fr equency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radi o t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def ined and approv e[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the fol lowing table. Ar gentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgar[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technology , like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . The lev el of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology howe ver is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted b y wire l[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Regulator y statements This product complies with any mandatory prod uct specification in any country/ region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the follo wing: European Union (EU) and EFT A This equipment complies with the R& TTE directi ve 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classifi ed as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model prop erly , read th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to di sassemble, adjust or repair an optical dis c drive. Y ou could damage th[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any e xport, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration R[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trad emarks of T oshiba America Informatio n Systems, In c. and/or T osh iba Corporation . Adobe and Photoshop ar e either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries. Atheros is a re[...]

29 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 36 This guide ...............................................................38 Safety icons ............................................................39 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using the computer fo r the first time ...................... 48 Opening the display panel ................................. 48 Turning on the power ....................................... 49 Setting up your software ................................... 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................ 50 [...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using an external keyboard ..................................... 82 Using a mouse ........................................................82 Connecting a printer ...............................................82 Setting up a printer ...........................................83 Turning off the computer ...........[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using the optical disc drive ................................... 107 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies ....................... 107 Optical disc drive components ........................ 109 Inserting an optical disc ................................. 109 Playing an audio CD ........................................ 111[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Disposing of used batteries .................................. 129 Traveling tips ........................................................130 Chapter 4: Exploring Y our Co mputer’ s Features ................... 131 Exploring the desktop ...........................................131 Finding your way around the d[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ...........................................160 TOSHIBA Service Station ......................................161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ................................. 161 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ............ ........................ 162 Problems that are easy to fix ........[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHI BA Cards . .......... ...................... 190 Hot Key Cards .......................................................190 Using the Hot K ey Cards .................................191 Application Cards .................................................. 192 Using the Application Cards ...[...]

36 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedi a computing. W ith your T o shiba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our computer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® qualif ied. If the model you p urchased i s qualified, it is labeled wi th the ENERGY ST AR ® logo on the computer and t[...]

37 Introducti on 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specif ications will use between 30% and 60% less energy depending on how it is used. If all U.S. households and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would sav e more than $2 billion in en ergy costs e[...]

38 Intro duct ion This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T osh[...]

39 Introducti on Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed to a void potential hazards that c o uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipm ent, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the seriousness of the ris k, and icons highl igh[...]

40 Intro duct ion Other documenta tion 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de s igned to accommodate all possible conf iguratio ns for an entire product Series. Y our select model may not ha ve all the features and speci fications corresp onding to al l of the icons or switches shown on[...]

41 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use you r computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfo rt, ” that is shipped with your computer , contains impo rt ant safety informatio n. Please read the [...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating cond ition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speak erphones. ❖ Rapid changes in[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ A v oid prolonged physical co ntact with the underside or surface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and pa lm rest can become hot ! A void p rolonged contact to prevent hea t injur y to skin. Read the “ A void e xtended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruc[...]

44 Getting Started Setting up your co mputer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may hav e a CPU co oling fan that cools t he CPU by drawing outside air into the computer . Always ma ke sure your compu ter and AC ad aptor have adeq uate ventilat ion and are prote cted from overheati ng when the power is turned on [...]

45 Getting Started Connecting to a power sour ce Please handle your computer care fully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a li ve electrical outlet, or to char ge the computer’ s battery . Never p[...]

46 Getting Started Connecting to a p ower sour ce T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cor d/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other[...]

47 Getting Started Char ging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery char ge is lo w and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the A C adaptor If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply . Disconnect the AC[...]

48 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Using the computer for the first time The computer is no w ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the com puter , locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortabl e vie wing angle. [...]

49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time T urning on the power T o turn on the computer: 1 Make sure an y external de vices (such as the A C adaptor , if you plan to use A C power rather th an battery po wer) are properly connected and ready . 2 Check to ensure that all dri ves and slots are empty . 3 Press the power b utton in un [...]

50 Getting Started Re gisterin g your computer with T oshiba Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly recommended , and allo ws T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special offers applicable to y our product. Product registration can be com pleted by e ither visiting the T oshiba W eb site at ht[...]

51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before adding external devices or memory , T oshiba recommends setting up your software. See “Setting up y our software” on page 49 . Installing a memor y module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the comp uter . Y ou w ill need a small Phillips screwdri ver for [...]

52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; ot herwise, skip to step 3 . 1 Click Start . (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts do wn the operating system, and then turn s of f. 3 Unplug and remo[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the captiv e screws that secure the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remov e the memor y module slot cover . 8 Place the scre ws and the co ver in a safe place so that you can retrie ve them later . Sta[...]

54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory m odule by its sides, a voiding an y contact with its connector . Position the mo dule tow ard the socket, aligning the connect or’ s not[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press do wnward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the si des of the socket. These latches should “snap” into p lace securely w ith the co rresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latch[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory modu le slot co ver and secure it using the scre ws. 15 Re-insert the m ain battery . For more information on i nserting the main battery , see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 126 . 16 T urn the comput er right side up. Make sure to remov e the soft cloth from the work surf[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memor y module If you need to remov e a memory modul e: 1 Complete steps 1 – 8 in “In stalling a me mory module” on page 51 to shut do wn t he computer and open the me mory module slot cov er . Do not tr y to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me mo r y mo dule to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot co ver and secure it using the scre ws. 5 Re-insert the m ain battery . For more information on i nserting the main battery , see “Ins[...]

59 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memor y When you add or remov e a memory m o d u le , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: ❖ Cli[...]

60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive A recov ery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage dri ve, and the image can be restored b y running the recov ery utilities directly from your internal storage driv e as described in the sections below . Ho wev er , it is strongly recommended that you create recov ery D VD[...]

61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recover y method) Recover ing an internal sto rage driv e to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all info rmation stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recover y . For [...]

62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive (Sample Image) W arning scr een 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select R ecov ery of Factory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Imag e) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appear[...]

63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive (Sample Imag e) Recovery of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Click Next . A conf i rmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recov ery process. Be sure to sa ve your work to e xternal media before proceeding (see “Backing up your work” on page 106 )[...]

64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive The “Recov er to a custom size pa rtition” option restores your C: dri ve to its out-of-box state, and allo ws you to specify the size for the C: partition. Y ou can resize an d reco ver the C: dri ve using the utilities stored on your computer’ s i nternal storage driv e or using reco[...]

65 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select R ecov ery of Factory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Imag e) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recov er to a custom [...]

66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 8 Click Next . A conf i rmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to sa ve your work to e xternal media before proceeding (see “Backing up your work” on page 106 ). 9 Click Next to begin the reco very . When the process is comp[...]

67 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 4 A warning screen appears stati ng that when the recov ery is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and re written . Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning scr een 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select R ecov ery of Factory De[...]

68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recov er without changing the hard drive partitions . (Sample Imag e) Recovery of F a ctory Default Softwar e scre en 7 Click Next . A conf i rmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C: driv e will be lost[...]

69 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be restored from this media. Any files that you cre ated are not backed up on the recovery DVDs/media. Y ou will ne[...]

70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Y ou cannot store your system’ s applications on the same drive or disc/disc set where the rest of the system recov er y files are stored. For example, you will need to store the applications on one USB flash drive and the system recovery files on another USB flash drive. Or , store the ap[...]

71 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Restoring from recover y DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to sav e your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 106 ). During the internal storage drive recovery process it i[...]

72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 2 Do one of the following: ❖ If your recov ery f iles are on D VDs, insert the first reco very D V D into your optical disc dri ve. ❖ If your reco very f iles are on a USB flash driv e, connect the USB flash dri ve to your comp uter . 3 T urn on your comp uter . When the initial screen d[...]

73 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recover y DVDs/media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. If you want to restore the internal storag[...]

74 Getting Started Chec king the inte rnal stora ge drive operating status (Sample Imag e) Erase the har d disk scr een 4 Click Next . A conf i rmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage dri ve will be lost. Be sure you ha ve sa ved your work to external media (see “Backing up your work” on page 106 ) and creat[...]

75 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Installing drivers and applications The T oshiba Application Installer al lo ws you to reinstal l the dri vers and applications that were origin ally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TOS H IBA A pplication Insta[...]

76 Getting Started Using the T ouc hP ad™ Refer to the table belo w for speci f ic instru ctions on performing each operation. The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the T ouchPad or move a mouse connected to your computer . T o : Do the following: Example: Move the on -screen pointer[...]

77 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the T ouchPa d in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer di stance. (Sample Illustr ation) V ertical scr olling active ar ea Scroll horizon tally Slide your finger along the botto m edge of the T ouchPad in the dire ction you [...]

78 Getting Started Using the T ouc hP ad™ Adjusting T ouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to ran dom locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select te xt, click b uttons, and acti vate other user interf ace elements. For help with the[...]

79 Getting Started Using e xternal display devices T ouchPad setting options vary by computer model. The T ouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www .support.toshiba.com , and enter the phrase “Mouse pointer jumps around as you type” into the Sea rch [...]

80 Getting Started Using e xternal display devices Selecting video cables T o connect a de vice to the HDM I™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible te levision or external display device T o connect an HDMI™-comp atible television or external display de vice to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDM[...]

81 Getting Started Using e xternal display devices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an e xte rnal disp lay de vice, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external de vice only , or both simultan eously . Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned o[...]

82 Getting Started Using an e xternal k e yboar d 3 Release the Fn key . Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture qual ity from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard[...]

83 Getting Started Connecting a printer TECHNICAL NOTE: T o determine if your printer supports Plug and Play , check its documentation. If your printer does not su pport Plug and Play , you can set up the printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 83 . T o connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to th e print[...]

84 Getting Started T urning off the computer T urning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause you to lose you r work. Make sure the system indicator panel’ s storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/dis c is being accessed, yo[...]

85 Getting Started T urning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shut s the computer down completely , but it f irst sa ves the current state of the comput er to the internal storage driv e. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the sa ved information, system settings are reta ined indef initel y . Factors to consi[...]

86 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes le ss time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning of f the comput er using the Hibernation or Shut do wn comm ands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer r eturns to the mode in which you left it, including all op en programs and files you we[...]

87 Getting Started T urning off the computer T urning off the computer more quickly Y ou can also turn of f the computer by pressing the po wer button. T o use this method, you first need to acti vate it using the Po wer Options feature. By default, pressing your computer’ s po wer button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start , Contr o[...]

88 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can conf igure. (Sample Image) Advanced setti ngs tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Select the options you want from the drop-do w n lists. These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on batter[...]

89 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer butt on until the ON/OFF light glo ws white. If you turn off the computer b y closing the display panel, you can start it again by open in g the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode T o turn of f the compu ter usi[...]

90 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settin gs under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs windo w appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings scr een 3 Click Change advanced po wer settings . The Adv anced setting s tab of the Po wer Op tions windo w appears. 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to d[...]

91 Getting Started T urning off the computer These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ Lid close action Set this opt ion to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibern ation mode when you close th e display panel. ❖ P ower button action Set[...]

92 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Sleep in the pop-up menu. The computer sa ves the status of all open programs and files to the memory , turns of f the display , and enters into a lo w-p o wer mode. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer [...]

93 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Adv anced setting s tab of the Po wer Op tions windo w appears. 5 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can conf igure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 6 Select Sleep for the option s you want. Thes[...]

94 Getting Started Customizin g your computer’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the ON/OFF light glo ws white. The comput er returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the comput er in Sleep mode b y closing the display panel, you can start it again by op[...]

95 Getting Started Caring for your co mputer Moving the computer Before moving your computer , ev en across the room, m ake sure all driv e activity has end ed (the in tern al storage driv e and optical disc dri ve indicator lights stop glo wing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel o[...]

96 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter gi ves some computing tip s and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequen tly . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory un til you sav e it to the internal storag e dri ve. If the network you are using goes down and you mu st restart [...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Use Error -checking and D isk Defr agmenter re gularly to check and optimize disk space a nd impro ve performance. ❖ Scan all ne w files for viruses. This precaution is especially impor tant for f iles you receiv e via external media, email, or download from the Internet. ❖ T ake frequent breaks t[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d L650 series keyboard T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PR TSC ke y . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC ke y . (Sample Illustration) PRTSC ke y on the L650 Series ke yboar d Character keys T yping with the ch[...]

99 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt ke ys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more info rmation, see your program documentation. Function keys The functio n keys (n ot to be confused wit h the Fn key) are the 12 ke ys at t[...]

100 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Overlay keys This section applies to the L640 series. The ke ys with gray numbers and symbols on th e front of them form the numeric and cursor o verlay . This ov erlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key ke ypad on a desktop com puter’ s ke yboard. (Sample I[...]

101 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Using the overlay for cursor control This section applies to the L640 series. The ke ys w ith the gray arrows a nd symbols on their left front are the cursor control ov erlay keys. T o turn t he cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously . The cursor control overlay light on the system ind[...]

102 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 2 Click the program group, in thi s example, A ccessories . The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the p rogram, in th is exampl e, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program’ s window . Starting a program from Windows ® Ex[...]

103 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This ex ample uses the Start menu’ s Search programs and files f ield to start W ordPad: 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Search programs and files f ield appears at the bottom of the Start menu. (Sample Image) Searc h pr ogr ams and [...]

104 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the arro w in the upper-left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display th e drop-do wn menu , and then click Sav e . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, thi s is all you need t o do. If you created a new document, your program displays a S[...]

105 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an e xtension to the file na me that identifies the f ile as being created in the pr ogram with a particular format. For example, Microsoft ® W ord sa ves f iles with a .do c/.docx extension. Any f ile name with an extension of “.doc/.docx” is assumed to be [...]

106 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. F or example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the f iles you create in case something happens to your computer . Y ou can back up your files to dif ferent types of media such as CDs, D V Ds, e x ternal stor[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you tr y to overwrite a file that already exists on the internal storage drive. Make sure t he backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is a popular[...]

108 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive ❖ Some Blu-ray Disc™ movies ha ve online content that can be accessed from the disc. T o view this content, your computer must be connected to the In ternet. ❖ While viewing online content, your system may not vi e w it in High Definition on an e x ternal monitor , ev en though you r displa[...]

109 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Optical disc drive components The optical disc dri ve is located on the side of the computer . Y our optical disc driv e may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical disc driv e Driv e in-use indicator light —Indicates w hen the driv e is in use. Eject bu tton —Press to release the disc [...]

110 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for optical discs” on page 113 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , labe[...]

111 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in b y pressing gently on the center of the tr ay until it clicks into place. Y ou are ready to use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close [...]

112 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive For m ore information regarding supported optical media form ats please refer to your computer’ s detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.co m . Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, [...]

113 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lea d can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray out until it is ful ly open, remove t he disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for optical discs ❖ Store[...]

114 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter co vers all aspects of using your com puter while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a lo w-power suspension mode when i t is not being used, thereby conserving ener gy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energ y ef ficienc y[...]

115 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Batter y Notice Battery life rating is for comp arison purposes only , and does no t indicate the battery life that will be obtained b y any indi vidual user . Actual battery life may vary considerably from specif ication s depending on pro duct model, con f igu ration, applications, po wer[...]

116 Mobile Computing Char ging batt eries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our computer ships w ith the power management options preset to a conf i guration that will provide the most stable op erating en v ironment and optim um system performance for both [...]

117 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Charging the main batter y T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , pl ug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The rech arging of the batter y cannot occur when your computer is using all of th e power provided[...]

118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o rechar ge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a li ve electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hou rs. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the R TC batter y is low , the real-time clock and calendar may displa[...]

119 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the batter y light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near th e upper -left corner of the keyboard). When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (us ing the Windows ® operating system Sle[...]

120 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaini ng charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as [...]

121 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Adv anced setting s tab of the Po wer Op tions windo w appears. 4 Double-click Battery to display the batt ery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Conser ving battery [...]

122 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power These power -saving options contro l the way in which the computer is configured. By using them, y ou can increase the length of time you can use the computer before yo u need to rechar ge the battery . Microsoft ® has combined these options into pres et Power Plans. Using one of these p o wer pla[...]

123 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 4 Click Change pla n settings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allo w s you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change advanced po wer settings to access settings for battery notification le vels, inte rnal storage driv e power sa ve time, etc. Y ou can click on the plus signs to expa[...]

124 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIB A eco power plan Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped w ith the T oshiba eco po wer plan. Operating the computer with th is po wer plan enabled reduces electrical po wer consum ption by slightly lo wering system performance. For example, when th is po wer plan is enabled, the brightness o[...]

125 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 3 Unplug and remov e any cables connected to the computer , including the A C adaptor . 4 Close the display pane l and turn the computer upsid e do wn. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the u nlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch[...]

126 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged batter y T o insert a battery: 1 W i pe the terminals of the char ge d battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designe d so that you cannot in stall it with rev erse polarity[...]

127 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5 Reconnect an y cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 124 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sect ions of fer tips on how to t ake care of your battery and prolong its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the bat[...]

128 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery Maintaining your batter y Fully dischar ging your battery pack will allow better accurac y of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a po wer source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before do[...]

129 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the m ain battery light flashes amber shortly after you hav e ful ly recharged the battery . Y ou must discard a batter y if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack b[...]

130 Mobile Computing T raveling ti ps T oshiba is dedicated to preservi ng the en viro nment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™ , a program of the Rechar geable Battery Rec ycling Cor po ra tio n. For more i nformation and for drop-off locati ons, visit www .rbrc.org or call 1-800-8 22-8837. Notice regarding CR coin cell batter ies, applicable to Califo[...]

131 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this ch apter , you w ill explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for ev erythin g you can do in the W i ndo ws ® operating system. Y ou use i ts features to start programs, f ind docum ents, set up system components, and[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W in dows ® oper atin g system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program t[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Recycle Bin to hold these files. In this case, Windows ® will prompt you to either permanently delete the file(s) or cancel [...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T askbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar . W i th some programs, a b utto n appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these buttons to quickly switch between th e prog rams or windo ws. [...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications For info rmation on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking de vice documentat ion or your network administrator . T o enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn + F8 . For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on pa[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 3 Enter the phone number and account information of your Internet connection. 4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number . The computer connect s to the Internet. Connecting a modem to a telephone line (A vailable on certain models.) Y our computer may com e with a bu[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explori ng audio feat ur es 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN). Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on[...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 2 Click Start , All Pr ograms , Accessories , and then Sound Recorder . (Sample Image) Soun d Recor der scr een 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the mi crophone. 5 When you ha ve f inished recording, click the Stop Recording button. The Sa ve As dialog b[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera Using the W eb Camera (A vailable on certain models.) Y our computer may com e with a built-in W eb Camera. W ith this W eb Camera you can do the following: ❖ T ake pictures and record videos with your computer ❖ Chat with others and hav e them see you while using instant messagin[...]

140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. T o copy data from one media to another , use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows ® operating system. Inserting memor y media The follo wing instructions appl y to all types of supported media de vices. 1 T urn t[...]

141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the eSA T A/USB combo port 3 Grasp the card and pull it straigh t out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying...” disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your dat[...]

142 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities desi gned to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain sys tem details, set additional option s, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in thi[...]

143 Utilities T OSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utili ty™ ❖ TOSHIB A Service Station ❖ TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Assist The T OSHIBA Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allo ws you to customi ze a range of computer settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, click Start , All Programs , TO SH I BA , Utiliti es , and the[...]

144 Utilities T OSHIBA Assist Connect The feature a v ailable in this category is: ❖ Bluetooth ® Setting s (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Assist window – Connect tab[...]

145 Utilities T OSHIBA Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor pa ssword ❖ User password (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Assist window – Secur e tab[...]

146 Utilities T OSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The feature a v ailable in this category is: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnosti c T ool Utili ty (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

147 Utilities T OSHIBA Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware S etup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Ut ility ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition Ut ility ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utili ty™ (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Optimi ze tab[...]

148 Utilities T OSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Application Installer allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TOS H IBA A pplication Instal ler[...]

149 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk a way from your computer while providing additional protection for you r f iles. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. TOS HI BA supports sev era l types of p asswords on your c omputer: ❖ An instant pass[...]

150 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a super visor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware conf igurat ion options. Setting a super visor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a loc ation where you can later access it should you n[...]

151 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password u tility dialog box appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK . 8 Restart the system to complete the process . Deleting a super visor password T o delete a super visor passwor d: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , TO S H IBA , Utili ties , and [...]

152 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o re gister a password for the power -on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , TO S H IBA , Utili ties , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The T OSHIBA Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Passw ord i con. 4 Click Registered . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then e[...]

153 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our computer may come w ith the TOSHIB A Face Recognition utility . This utili ty provides another way to log on to your co mputer . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Fac e Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords. T o ensure the security [...]

154 Utilities T OSHIBA PC Diagnosti c T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can help diag nose problems w ith devices in your computer . Refer to th e online Help document ation within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal an[...]

155 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Hardwar e and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize t ab of TOSHIB A Assist . The Mouse Properties scree[...]

156 Utilities T O S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA conf iguration management tool av ailable throu gh the W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Pr ograms , TO S H IBA , Utili ties , and then HWSetu p , or click the TOS H I BA H a rd w are S et t i n gs icon i[...]

157 Utilities T O S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Display —Allows you to change v ariou s default settings for the built-in display When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using a fter starting in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5 . For more information, see “Directing the dis[...]

158 Utilities T OSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolution)” on page 203 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subs et of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W i ndo[...]

159 Utilities T OSHIB A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The T O SHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot ke y combinati on with one of the function ke ys without pressing the two ke ys simu ltaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility l ets you make the Fn ke y a s ti cky ke y , meaning you can press [...]

160 Utilities T OSHIBA eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIB A eco Ut ility™ monitor s your po wer savings from using the eco po wer plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated sa vings ov er time. T o access the T OSHIB A eco Utility™, do one of the following: ❖ Click Start , All Pr ograms , TO S H IBA , Utili tie[...]

161 Utilities T OSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Ser vice Station The TOSHIB A Servi ce Station helps you keep your ne w co mputer running at its best by notifying you when upd ated software, f irmware, documentation or other information is av ailable for your computer . The TOSHIB A Service Station will alert you w hen updates are av ailable, and yo[...]

162 Chapter 6 If Somet h ing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require hel p from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve man y problems by yourself. It cov ers the problems you are mos t [...]

163 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on th e computer 2 Click the A pplicatio ns tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed p rogram should allo w you to cont inue working. If it does no[...]

164 If Something Go es Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F AILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message . T o continue, select Start W indows normal ly . This can happen if the computer was put into Sl eep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed [...]

165 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not workin g If the trickle-charging does not pro ve ef fectiv e, visit the T oshiba W eb site at p csupport.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Chargin g the computer’ s battery (click th e Ask Iris ® link and search for the s uppor t bull etin by name). 4 Connect the A C[...]

166 If Something Go es Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working ❖ The operating system responds dif ferently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some w ay such as installing a ne w program or adding a de vice. If you e [...]

167 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not workin g If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: network speed, netwo[...]

168 If Something Go es Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with De vice Manag er Fixing a problem with Device Manager De vice Manager provides a way to check and change the conf iguratio n of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause ot her conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool f[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memor y problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause erro rs that seem to be hardware or e ven software r elated. It is worthwhile checking for these f irst: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut down button in the lo wer-right corner o f the Start menu. The computer shuts do wn co[...]

170 If Something Go es Wrong P ower and the batteries If the A C po wer lig ht still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working prop erly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work corr ec tly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full p[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong K eyboar d pr oblems Keyboard problems L650 series keyboard T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PR TSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC ke y . If, when you type, strange things happen or nothin g happens, the problem m[...]

172 If Something Go es Wrong Display pr oblems If you are usin g the built-in screen, make sure the disp lay priority is not set for an external monitor . T o do thi s, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once) . If this do es not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priori ty to its pre viou s setting. HINT :[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or stora ge drive pr oblems The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the exter nal display de vice does not work . Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or high er . De vices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mode, and not simulta[...]

174 If Something Go es Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems 4 Click the T o ols tab . 5 Click the Check now ... b utton . The Check Disk box appears. 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix f ile system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error -checking tests and repairs the storage driv e. Y[...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Y ou press the disc eject b utton, b ut the drive tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connect ed to a po wer source and turned on. The optical disc dri ve eject mechanis m requires po wer to operate. Make sure a program is not accessi ng the driv e and prev enting it from eject[...]

176 If Something Go es Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems While viewing a Blu-ray Disc™ movie the sound is not coming fr om the computer ’ s speakers. Y ou can change the destination of the audio s ignal in Sound properties in the Control Panel. Blu-ray Disc™ player T e chnology . Compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. Certain [...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Sound system problems No sound is coming from the compu ter’ s speakers. Adjust the volume control. T ry pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled. Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that the y are securely[...]

178 If Something Go es Wrong Modem pr oblems The printer will not print wh at y ou see on the scr een. Many programs display informatio n on the screen dif ferently from the way they print it. See if your program has a print previe w mode. This mode lets y ou see your wor k exactly as it will prin t. Contact the software manuf acturer for more info[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong W i r eless networking pr oblems ❖ V erify that your computer can det ect access points or routers. If it can detect a W i-Fi ® access point or router then it may be a configuration issue. ❖ V erify that signal stren gth is good using the utility provided with the W i -Fi ® adapter . ❖ If another computer is on t[...]

180 If Something Go es Wrong D VD and BD operating pr oblems ❖ If you hav e enabled any security provisions (closed system, MA C address f iltering, W ired Equiv alent Priv acy [WEP], etc.), check the access point v endor's W eb site for recent f irmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular , are frequently addressed in ne w firmw[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits A blank scr een appears while watching a D VD-ROM or BD-R OM movie or title. Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the follo wing steps: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , System and Security , and then P ower Options . 2 Click Choose wh en to tur n off the display in the l[...]

182 If Something Go es Wrong Develop good c omputing habits If you hav e installed your own programs, you should back up these programs as well as your data file s. If something goes wrong that requires y ou to reformat y our inte rnal storage driv e and start again, reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will sa ve time. R[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 In the left pane, click System protection . The System Prot ection tab of th e System Properties windo w appears. 3 Click Create ... 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Befo re installing Brand X Accounting app. ?[...]

184 If Something Go es Wrong Develop good c omputing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage dri ve. Since problems with either hardware or s oftware can make the data inaccessible or e ven [...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits then be able to easily restore the W indows ® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installatio n, undoing any changes that the instal lation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see “Backing up your d ata or your entire computer with the W indows® operating[...]

186 If Something Go es Wrong If you need further assistance The eSA T A de vice is not r ecognized from Sleep or Hibernation mode. A connected eSA T A de vice may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer’ s eSA T A/USB comb o port (av ailable on certain models) while the compu ter is in Sleep or Hibernation mode . If this occurs, disc[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites T oshiba’ s T echnical Support W eb site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your comput er , and for other product information, be sure to regularly ch eck the T oshiba W eb site at pcsupport.toshiba.co m . T oshiba voice con[...]

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190 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and T OSHIB A Cards pro vide a quick way to modi fy selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot K ey Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot K ey Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ M[...]

191 Hot Ke ys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot K ey Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot K ey Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pres sed in combination with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off. Hot keys hav e a legend on the key indicating the option or[...]

192 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. T OSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 143 . TOSHIB A HDD Pr otect ion utility This Application Card launches the TOS[...]

193 Hot Ke ys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Application Card s: 1 Press and hold the Fn key . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Car d display 2 Click the “stack ed” card on the far right of the display . The Applic[...]

194 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays t wo ro ws of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the dis abled cards. 4 T o enable a card, drag it from the top row to th[...]

195 Hot Ke ys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot ke y function activ ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer . or Fn + This T O SHIB A Card or hot ke y blanks the displ ay . Selecting [...]

196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This T OSH IB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Po wer Options window . Selecting this Card or pressing the ho[...]

197 Hot Ke ys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This T OSH IB A Card or hot ke y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “U sing and configuring Sleep m ode” on pa ge 91 . Selecting this Card or pressin g the hot ke y display s the following options: (Sample [...]

198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This T OSH IB A Card or hot ke y places the computer into Hibernati on mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, thi s hot ke y will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibern ation mode” o n page 89 . Selectin[...]

199 Hot Ke ys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This T O SHIB A Card or hot key c ycles through the p o we r - o n di sp la y op ti on s (only the first option is a vailable when you do not hav e an external monitor attached) (the last opt ion is a vailable only if you are in Extended Display Mod[...]

200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display mo des, then select the desired mode. Not all functions are supporte d on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built-[...]

201 Hot Ke ys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This T O SHIB A Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the W i-Fi ® module. ❖ Bluetooth ® enabled—Enables just t[...]

202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This T O SHIB A Card or hot key enables/disables the T ouchPad™. For more inform ation on using the T ouchPad, see “Using the T ouchPad™” on page 75 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: [...]

203 Hot Ke ys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This T O SHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution . Selecting this Card or pressin g the hot ke y display s the following options: (Sample Image) Scr een r esolution o ptions Cycle through the screen resolu tions, then selec[...]

204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns th e cursor control ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns th e numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turn s the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot ke y takes a snapshot of your display screen. This key ap[...]

205 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the co untry of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA UL ap p rove d Canada CSA appro ved United Kingdom BS a pp rove d Europe VD A ap[...]

206 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossa r y may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide . AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System BD-R OM Blu-ray D isc Read-Only Mem ory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-R OM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory [...]

Glossary 207 DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersat ile (or V ideo) Disc DV D - R O M Dig ital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Onl y Memory EPR OM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory eSA T A external Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment FAT File Allocation T able FCC Federal Communi cat[...]

208 Glossar y RO M Read-Only Memory RT C Real-Time Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Dr i ve TFT Thin Film T ransistor USB Uni versal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W ide Area Network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may app ear in this user’ s guide. A activ e-[...]

Glossary 209 B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remo vable disk, k ept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Out put System (BIOS) — See BIOS. baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmit s information . Baud rate i s the number of signal changes per second (not ne c[...]

210 Glossar y C cache — A section of very f ast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CP U c ach e, L 1 ca che, L2 ca che. CD — An indi vidual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-R OM (Compact Disc R ead-Only[...]

Glossary 211 CPU cache — A secti on of ve ry fast me mory residing between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that temporar ily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and prog rams. See also ca che, L1 cach e, L 2 c ache. cursor — An on-screen s y mbol (usually a flashing verti cal line) that indicates the po[...]

212 Glossar y documen t — Any f ile created with an application and, if sa ved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also fi le . double-click — T o press and release the pointing device’ s prim ary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the W i ndo ws ® operating system, this refers to the pointing d[...]

Glossary 213 F fi l e — A collection of relat ed information, sav ed on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also do cument. File Allocation T able (F A T) — The section of a s t o r a g e d r iv e that keeps track of the location of stored fi les. fi l e n a m e — A set of charac[...]

214 Glossar y H D MI (High-Def inition Multimedia Interface) — An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture qualit y than analog signal. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer E lectronics Contr ol) — One A/V component can control another while using this function, if connecte[...]

Glossary 215 LAN (Local Area Network) — A group of computers or other de vices dispersed o ver a relati vely limited area and connected b y a communications link that enables an y device to interact with an y other on the network. LED (Light Emitting Diode) — A solid state la mp (SSL) that uses light-emitting dio des (LEDs) as the source of lig[...]

216 Glossar y motherboard — The computer’ s main circ uit board that contai ns the processor , memory , and other pri mary components. MS-DOS pr ompt — See system pr ompt. multi-funct ion drive — A D VD dri ve that can read and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia — A com bination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and[...]

Glossary 217 password — A uni que string of characters entered by a user to v eri fy his or her identity to the comput er or the network. PC Card — A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers. PC Ca rds pro vide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard di sk dri ve, network adapter , soun d card, or SCS[...]

218 Glossar y Random Access Memory — See RAM. Read-Only Memory — See RO M . reb o o t — See boot , re s t a r t . removable dis k — A disk that can be remov ed from a disk driv e. A Flash dri ve is one e xample of a remo vable disk. res o l ut i o n — A measure of the sharpnes s of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed[...]

Glossary 219 shortcut — See k e yboard shortcut . Sleep — A feature of some W indows ® operating systems that allo ws you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. software — See pr og ram. Compare h a rd w a re . solid state dri ve —A data s[...]

220 Glossar y W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi -F i ® — A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethern et connection using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W e b (www) — The worldwide network of W eb sites linked [...]

221 Index A A C adaptor 45 AC p o w e r 116 A C po wer light 45 accessing network 135 adding memory 50 check total memory 59 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling fan 44 adjusting T ouchPad™ settings 78 Application Cards 192 audio features 137 B backing up files 96 , 106 battery battery life 11 5 Call2Recycle™ 130 care 127 ,[...]

222 Index running computer on batt ery po wer 114 safety precautions 127 setting notifications 120 battery indicator lig ht 119 BD player general problems 180 BDs using 107 BIOS Setup see TOSHIB A Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 107 but t o n eject, optical disc dri ve 109 po wer 49 Shut down 52 , 86 start 133 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 car[...]

223 Index disk dri ve corrupted/damag ed data files 174 missing f iles/trouble accessing a dri ve 173 running sl o w 174 display does not look no rmal/flickers 172 external monitor not workin g 17 3 display devices ex te r n al 79 display output settings 81 display panel opening 48 display problems screen is blank 171 display , exter nal adjusting [...]

224 Index starting again from 91 using 89 hot key disabling or enabling wireless de vices 20 1 display brightness 200 Hibern ation mode 198 ke yboard overlays 204 Lock (Instant security) 195 Output (Display switch) 19 9 po wer plan 196 Sleep mode 197 using to set a po w er plan 123 volume mute 194 Zoom (Display resolution) 203 zooming in 20 4 zoomi[...]

225 Index M maintaining y our battery 128 manual eject hole optical disc dri ve 109 memory adding 50 check total memory 59 problem solving 169 remo ving memory mod ule slot cov er 53 Memory card reader inserting memory media 140 remo ving memory med ia 140 using 139 memory module installation 51 inserting into socket 54 removing 57 , 58 microphone [...]

226 Index po wer-on password 149 setting 149 setting a supervisor 150 setting a user 151 supervisor password 149 user password 149 port HDMI™ 79 RGB 79 po wer computer will not start 163 connecting cable to A C adaptor 46 cord/cable 46 cord/cable connectors 205 ener gy-saving features 114 problem solving 16 9 turning on 49 po wer button 49 po wer[...]

227 Index R real-time clock (R TC) battery 115 recording sounds 137 re cove ry checking internal storage dri ve operating status 74 creating recov ery D VDs/media 68 erasing internal storage dri ve 73 installing driv ers and applicatio ns 75 internal storage dri ve 59 out-of-box state 61 restoring from recovery D VD s/ media 71 to custom size parti[...]

228 Index Setup W izard 49 software program starting 101 starting from Start me nu 101 sound problem solving 17 7 sounds recording 137 speakers using external 138 start button 133 starting a program 10 1 Search programs and f iles fi eld 103 W i ndo ws® Explo rer 102 W i ndo ws® Start m enu 101 starting a program from Start 101 starting again fro[...]

229 Index user password, setting 151 using a microphone 137 BDs 107 computer lock 95 DV D s 107 e xternal display de vices 79 Hibern ation mode 89 hot key to set a power plan 123 Memory card reader 139 optical disc dri ve 107 Shut down command 86 Sleep mode 91 TOSHIB A eco power plan 124 T ouchPad™ 75 We b C a m e r a 139 using the keyboard 97 us[...]