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T OSHIBA Satellite P300 / P300D Satellite Pro P300 / P300D Port able Personal Computer User's Manual[...]

ii User ’s Manual 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 Satellite P300 / P300D, Satellite Pro P300 [...]

User ’s Manual iii T r ademar ks Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United S tates and/or other countries. DirectX, AcriveDesktop, Dire ctShow , and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centri n o and Pentium a[...]

iv User ’s Manual Safety lnstr uctions Use the following safety guideline s to help protect yourself and your computer . W hen Using Y our Computer ■ Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely . ■ Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as[...]

User ’s Manual v FCC infor mation FCC notice “Dec lar a tion of Confor mity Infor mation” This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with th e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide rea sonable prot ection against ha rmful interference in a residential installat[...]

vi User ’s Manual BSMI Notice (T aiwan Only) EU Dec lar a tion of Conf or mity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following S tandards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the rela ted European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany . V C CI Class B Infor [...]

User ’s Manual vii Modem war ning notice Confor mity Sta tement The equipment has been approved to [Council De cision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switch ed T elephone Network (PSTN). However , due to differences between the indivi dual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the [...]

viii User ’s Manual Japan re gulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Jap an, technical regul ations described in the T elecommunications Business Law r equire that you select the Japan region mode . It is illegal to use the mo dem in Japa n with any other selection. Redial Up to two redial attempts can be made. If more tha n t[...]

User ’s Manual ix T elephone company procedures The goal of the telephone co mpany is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be ne cessary for them to make changes in their equipment, opera ti ons, or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telep[...]

x User ’s Manual Instr uctions for IC CS-03 c er tified equipment 1. The Industry Canada l abel identif ies certified equip ment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network prote ctive, operational and safety requirements as prescribed i n the appropriate T ermi nal Equipment T echnical Requirements docum[...]

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

xii User ’s Manual ■ Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged, and arrange for its disposal or repair . ■ The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows: A TB0 (CCITT operati on) A T&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone) A T&P1 (Decadic dialling make -break ratio = 33%/67%) A TS0=0 (not a[...]

User ’s Manual xiii General conditions As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to the spec ifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relev ant PTC S pecifications. The grant of this T elepermit is spec ific to the above products with the marketing description as stated on the T el[...]

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

User ’s Manual xv Hitach-L G Data Stor age D VD Super Multi GSA-T50F/GSA-T50N ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read this in struction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require main tenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of [...]

xvi User ’s Manual Panasonic D VD Super Multi UJ870EB/UK870AB ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employ s a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction man ual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized se rvice location. ■ Use of controls, adjustm[...]

User ’s Manual xvii Pioneer D VD Super Multi D VR-KD08TBF/D VR-KD08TBM ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read this in struction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require main tenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of control[...]

xviii User ’s Manual T OSHIB A SAMSUNG ST ORA GE TECHNOLOGY D VD Super Multi TS-L633P/TS-L633A ■ THIS DVD WRIT ABLE DRIVE EMPLOY A LASER SYSTEM TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT , PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULL Y AND RET AINFOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT EVER REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONT ACT AN AUTHORIZED SER VICE LOCA TION[...]

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

xx User ’s Manual Impor tant Notice Copyrighted works including, but not limited to music, vid eo, computer program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically permitted under appli cable copyright laws, you cannot copy , modify , assi gn, transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work wit h the consent of the owner of [...]

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

xxii User ’s Manual General Precautions Heat injur y ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer . If th e 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[...]

User? Manual xxiii T able of Contents T able of Contents Preface Manual content s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxix Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxx Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xxiv User? Manual T able of Contents DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 Rem[...]

User? Manual xxv T able of Contents How to Delete the Face Reco gnition Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 How to launch the help file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recogn ition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Using the optical disc d rive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

xxvi User? Manual T able of Contents Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37 Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Chapter 5 The Keyboard T ypewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User? Manual xxvii T able of Contents SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMOR Y STICK / MEMOR Y STICK PRO/xD Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Installing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

xxviii User? Manual T able of Contents Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16 Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9[...]

User ’s Manual xxix Preface Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the T OSHIBA Satellite P300 / P300D, Satellite Pro P300 / P300D Series co mputer . This powe rful notebook computer provides excellent expans ion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provi de years of reliable, high-p erformance computing. This ma[...]

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

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

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

1-2 User ’s Manual Introduction Software Microsoft ® Windows V ista™ The following software is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows Vist a™ ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer ■ TOSHIBA V alue Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER ■ TOSHIBA[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction F ea tures Please visit your region’s web site for the configurat ion details of the model that you have purchased. Processor Memory Built-in Depend on the model you purch ased. Please visit your regi on's website for the configura tion detai ls of the model that you ha ve purchased. Chip set Depend on th e [...]

1-4 User ’s Manual Introduction Power Video RAM Depending on the model you purcha sed. Intel ® GMA HD4500 model: Video RAM cap acity shares with main memory , and the proportion d epends on Dynamic Video Memory T echnology . A TI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics model: A TI Radeon™ 3100 Graphics model: Video RAM cap acity shares with main memory , a[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Disks Hard disk Disclaimer 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. T he computer operating system, however , reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 2 30 = 1,073,741,824 byte s, and th erefore shows less storage capaci ty . Available storage capacity will[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual Introduction DVD Super Multi drive Some models are equip ped with a full-si ze DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well a s run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . It reads DVD-ROM's at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROM's at maximum 24 sp[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Display The computer's LCD panel su pports high-resolution video graphics. T he screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability . Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Built-In Thin-film transistor color LCD is availabl e in two sizes: 17" WXGA+, 1440 horizontal x 900 vert[...]

1-8 User ’s Manual Introduction Slots Multimedia i.LINK (IEEE1394a) This port enables h igh-speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras. TV Out The 4-pin S-Video port is compatible with P AL or NTSC TV standard, supporting Macro vision 7.02 copy protection. (depends on the model you purchased) Infrared receive[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Communications Modem Where present, it provides capability for data and fax communication. It supports V .90 (V .92). The speed of data transfer and fax communication depends on the analog tele phone line conditions. The computer has a modem jack for connection to a telephone line. Both V .90 and V .92 are supporte[...]

1-10 User ’s Manual Introduction Security Special f eatures The following features are either un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the co mputer more convenient to use. Bluetooth Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functio ns. Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between e[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction System Automatic Sleep Mode/ Hibernation *1 This feature automaticall y shuts down the system into Slee p Mode or Hi bernation Mode when th ere is no input or hardware access for a specified time. This can be specified in the Power Options. Intelligent Power Supply *1 A microprocessor in th e computer's inte[...]

1-12 User ’s Manual Introduction T OSHIB A V a lue Added Pac kag e This section describes the T OSHIBA Component features p re-installed on the computer . TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various powe r supply managements. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon s[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction Utilities and Applications This section describes pre-installed utilities and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphi cal user interface that provides easy access to help and services. HW [...]

1-14 User ’s Manual Introduction Ulead DVD MovieFactory ® for TOS HIB A Y ou can edit digit al video and make a DVD -Vide o and support Label Flash func tion. The availability of Label Flash f unction depe nds on the model you purchased. FingerPrint utili ty This produ ct has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recog[...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Introduction TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows. If the verif ication is successful, the user will be logged into Windows automatically . The user can thus avo id having to enter a password or the l ike, which makes the[...]

1-16 User ’s Manual Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices , for details. The following optio ns are available: Memory exp ansio n T wo memory modules can be installed in this computer . Use only PC2-5300 or PC2-6400* compatible DDRI[...]

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

2-2 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur DC IN LED The DC IN LED indicates the compute r is connected to the AC adaptor and it is plugged into an AC p ower source. Power LED The Power indicator glows blue when the computer is on. If you select Sleep Mo de from T urn Off Computer , this indicator flash es orange (one second on, two s econds off) while [...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Left side The following figure shows the computer's left side. The left side of the computer Cooling V ent s External Monitor Port Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) i.LINK (IEEE 1394a) Port LAN Jack TV Out Port HDMI port Express Card Slot eSA T A/USB combo port External Monitor Port This 15-pin port lets you c[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Right side The following figure shows the computer's ri ght side. The right side of the computer * The figure shows Modem Jack. LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Fast Ethernet LAN or Giga bit Ethernet.(Depend on the model you purchased). Refer to Chapter 4, [...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Bac kside The following figure shows the computer's back panel. The backside of the computer Modem Jack The modem jack allows you to use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line. (Depends on th e model you purchased.) ■ In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Under side The following figure shows the undersid e of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer . The underside of the computer Battery Pack Battery Release Latch Cooling Ve n ts Battery Pack Lock Hard Disk Cover Memory Module and Wireless LAN Cover Cooling V ent s Cooli[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our F ront with the display open This section shows the front of the co mputer with the display open. Refer to the appropriate illustration fo r details. T o open the display , lift the front of the display . Position th e display at a comfortable viewing angle. The front of the computer with the display open * Prov[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Web Cam er a T ake your picture or se nd your image to web contacts. (Provided with some models) Built-in micr ophone T he microphone is used with the W eb Camera to talk to other W eb Camera users and to record messages on windows media. Power Button T urns the compute r on and off and puts it into Hibernation[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Optical Disc Driv e An A T API interface contro ller is used for optical disc operation. When the computer is accessing an optical di sc, an indicator on the drive glows. Region codes for D VD drive and media Optical disc drive and their associated media are manufactured according to the specifications of six ma[...]

2-10 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications of your drive for the type of discs it ca n write. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . CDs ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded dat a cannot be erased or changed. ■ CD-RW discs can be record[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer . It can automatically ad just to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabli ng you to use the computer in almo st any country/region. T o recharge the b attery , [...]

2-12 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur R emote controller A remote controller , which is provided with some models, enables you to perform some functions of your computer from a distant location. Y ou can use your remote con troller with Media Center to play CDs, DVDs and videos, to view pi ctures. The remote controller helps you to control the p l[...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Power S tart s or terminate the operating system.This button functions like the power button of you r computer . By default, the Sleep mode is equivalent to the power off state of your computer . T o change th e setting, click Star t J Control p anel J Syst em and Mainte nance J Power Opt ions J Choose what the[...]

2-14 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Using the remote contr oller Some computers includ e a remote contro l unit, which allows you to control some of your computer ’s functions from a distant location. Operational range of the remote controller Point the remote controller at yo ur computer and press a button. The operational a ngle and distance[...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our Operational range of the remote contr oller 30 Degrees 15 Degrees (V ertically) 5M 30 Degrees Remote Controller Infrared Rec eiver Window Even if within the effective scope as described abo ve, the remote controller may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases. ■ When an obstacle stands betwee[...]

2-16 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Installing/R emo ving batteries Be sure to install the provided CR2016 type batteri es before using the remote controller . The procedures for installing and removing the batteries vary depending on the type of the remote controlle r . Check the type and then install or remove the batteries as instructed. T yp[...]

User ’s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our Installing the batteries 1. Open the battery cover on the back side of the remote contro ller . Opening the battery cover 2. Be sure to place the batteries with correct polarities. Press the battery down to the stopper then push it fo rward to fit into the battery case. Inserting the batteries 3. Close the batt[...]

2-18 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Slim size remote controller 1. Open the battery cove r on the back side of the remote controller . 2. Hold down the stopper and slide th e battery out of battery case. Removing the batteries 3. Insert the battery in place. Be sure to place the batteries with correct polarities. Press the batt ery down to the s[...]

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

3-2 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Installing the ba tter y pack T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables co nnected to the computer . 3. Insert the battery pack. The Batter y Release Latch clic ks into place. 4. Secure the Battery Pack Lock to ensu re the battery is locked[...]

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

3-4 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted 2. Connect the AC adaptor's DC o utput plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the back of the computer . Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. Opening the display The display panel can b e rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Lift the panel up an[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted R estoring the pr einstalled software fr om R eco ver y Media If the preinstalled files are damag ed, use the Recovery Media you crea ted, or HDD recovery to restore them. T o restore the operat ing system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below . 1. Load the Recovery Media i n the optional opti[...]

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

4-2 User ’s Manual Operating Basics For some functions, yo u can tap the T ouchPad i nstead of pressing a control button. Using the finger print sensor This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerp rints. By enrolling the ID and p assword to the fingerprint authentication dev ice, it is no l[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics How to s wipe the finger Using the following steps when swiping fin gers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to mi nimi ze authentication fa ilures: 1. Align the first joint of th e finger to the center of the sensor . Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you. 2. While [...]

4-4 User ’s Manual Operating Basics P oints to note about the finger print sensor Failure to follow these guidelines might result in (1) damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure, (2) finger rec ogn ition problems, or lower finger rec- ognition success rate. ■ Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nail s or any hard or sharp objects. ?[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics ■ The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique. Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fi ngerprint or fingerprints are used for identifi cation. ■ Check sliding position a nd speed. ■ Fingerprint data is enrolled up to 30~34. ■ Fingerprint data is stored into the nonvolatile memo[...]

4-6 User ’s Manual Operating Basics P oints to note about the finger print utility ■ If Windows Vista™’s file encrypti on function EFS (Encryption File System) is used to encrypt a file, t he file cannot be further encrypted using the encryption function of this software. ■ Y ou can back up the fingerprint data or the information register[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 7. In case of finger injury or authent ication failure, it is recommended that another fingerprint also be en rolled. The following message will be displayed: [We recommended enrolling at le ast two fingerprint images.] Click OK and repeat steps 3, 4, 5 and 6 with another finger . W indows logo n via finger pri[...]

4-8 User ’s Manual Operating Basics How to enable fingerprint system boot authentication settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the TrueSuite Access Manager application prior to enabli ng and configuring the fingerprint Pre-OS feature. Check that your fingerprint is enro lled before configu ring the settings. 1. Swipe your[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics How to enable fingerprint Single Sign-On feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the T rueSuite Access Manager application prior to enabling and configuring the fin gerprint Single Sign-On feature. Check that the finger print is enrol led before configuring the settings. 1. Swipe your fing[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual Operating Basics How to enable/disable USB sleep and c har ge function Y ou can set enable/disable USB sleep and charge function in HW setup Refer to the USB Sleep and Charge fu nction in Chapter7, HW Setup . ■ The "USB Sleep and Charge func tion" only works for compatible ports. This function is disable d in the d[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Using the W eb Camera This section describes the bundl ed webc am utility , which can capture still and video images. T he web camera will auto-run when Windows starts. * Provided with some models Using the software The web camera software is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows Vista; if you need[...]

4-12 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Using the microphone Y our computer has a bu ilt-in micr ophone that can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications. It ca n also be used to issue voice commands to applications that suppo rt such functions.(Built-in microphone is provided with some models) Since your computer has a built-in micr[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics This feedback occurs repeatedly and causes a very lo ud, high-pitched noise. It is a common phe nomenon that occurs in a ny sound system when the microphone input i s out put to the speaker (thr oughput) and the sp eaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone. Y ou can contro l throughput by adjusti[...]

4-14 User ’s Manual Operating Basics How to register the Face R ecognition Da ta T ake a picture fo r facial verification purposes, and register the data needed when you log in. T o register th e data needed when you log in, follow the steps as described below: 1. T o launch this utility , click Sta rt -> All Programs -> TOSH IB A -> Uti[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics 12. The Manage ment screen is displayed. The registered account name wi ll be displayed. Clicking on it will cause the captured image of your face to be displayed on the left. How to De lete the F ace Recognition Da ta Delete image data, account information, and personal record data created during registration[...]

4-16 User ’s Manual Operating Basics AUTO Mode Login screen 1. T urn on the computer . 2. The Select Tiles screen will be displayed. 3. Select the tile for facial authen tication. 4. "Please turn your face to the camera" will be displayed. 5. V erification will be performed. If the authentication is successful, the image data taken in s[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Loading discs T o load a disc, follow the steps below and refer to the figures. 1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer slightly . Pressing the eject button b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the disc drive's power is off. If the power is off, you can [...]

4-18 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 2. Grasp the drawer gently an d pull until it is fully opened. Pulling the drawer open 3. Place the disc, label side up, in the drawer. Inserting a disc[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics 4. Press gently at the centre of the disc until you feel it click into place. The disc should lie b elow the top of the spindle, flu sh with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place. Closing the disc drawer When the drawer is fully opened, th e edg[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual Operating Basics R emo ving discs T o remove the disc, foll ow the steps below and refer to the figure. 1. T o pop the drawer partially open, pr ess the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened. 2. The disc extends slightly over the side s of the drawer so you can hold it. Hold the disc gently by its e[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Writing CD/D VD with the DV D Super Multi driv e Y ou can use the DV D Super Mul ti drive to write dat a to eith er CD-R/R W or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+R W/-RAM discs. The foll owing applications fo r writing are preinstalled: TOSHIBA Disc Creator and TOSHIBA Direct Disc W riter . Ulead Movie factory for T OSHIBA. Impor[...]

4-22 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before 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 [...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics ■ Before you enter Sleep Mode/Hibernati on Mode, be sure to finish DVD- RAM writing. Writing is finished if you can eject DVD-RAM media. ■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software. ■ Do not run software such as a screen saver , which can put a heavy load on the CPU. ■ Op[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Disc laimer (D VD Super Multi driv e) TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-R W/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product. ■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/R W or DVD-R/ -RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that ma[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics ■ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure the source drive supports recording to DVD-R/-R W or DVD+R/+RW discs. If the source drive does not support recording to DV D-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs, it might not be backed up correctly . ■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-RW , DVD+R or DVD+RW , be sure to use the same [...]

4-26 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 5. Choose DVD Drive for Printer . e.g.< E: > PIONEER DVD.... 6. Add and custo mize the look of your ima ges and text. 7. Click Labelflash setting and choose Draw Quality . 8. Click Print . W hen Using Ulead Mo vieF actor y for T OSHIBA How to mak e a DVD-Video Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Impor tant infor mation f or use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD: 1. Editing digital video ■ Log in with Administrator rights to use MovieFacto ry . ■ Make sure that your computer is ru nning on AC power when using MovieFactory . ■ Operate the computer at Full Powe r . Do not us e[...]

4-28 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 3. About S traight to Disc ■ Not support to record on DVD-R/+R disc ■ Not support to record DVD+VR format by HDV ■ HDV support to burn DVD-Video only ■ DVD-VR format not support to add Menu 4. About recorded DVDs ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to rea[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Region selection T elecommunication re gulations vary from one re gion to another , so you will need to make sure the internal mode m's settings are corre ct for the region in which it will be used. T o select a region, follow the steps below . 1. Click st art , point to All Programs , TOS HI B A , Networ[...]

4-30 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Location list for region selection. A submenu appears displaying location informati on for telephony . Open dialog box, if the modem and T elephony Current Location region code do not match. A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region co de and telephony location are incorre ct. Modem Sele[...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the i nternal modem cable, follow the ste ps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephon e jack and pull out the connector . 2. In the same way , pu ll the cable’s other connector out of the computer . Do not pull on the cable or move[...]

4-32 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Using the FM tuner The availability of this feature is depend ing on the model you purchased. 1. Plug the FM tuner an tenna into the FM Anten na Jack. 2. Select Star t J All Programs J FM T uner Utility to st art FM sof tware. FM tuner antenna FM Antenna Jack[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics W ir eless communica tions The computer ’s wireless communication function supports both Wirel ess LAN and Bluetooth devices. W ireless LAN Where present, it supports the A,B, G and draft N standards but it is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S p read S pectrum/Orthogonal Frequency [...]

4-34 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Security ■ Be sure to enable the encrypti on function otherwise you may expose your computer to illegal access by an outsider across the Wireless LAN which may cause intrusion, eaves dropping, and the loss or destruction of stored data. TOSHIBA strongly recommend the customer to enable the encryption functio[...]

User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics W ireless communication s witc h Y ou can enable or di sable the Wireless LAN fun ction, with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slid the Switch to turn it on and turn it of f. W ireless activity LED The wireless activity LED indicates the status of the wireless co[...]

4-36 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Connecting LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable , follow the step s below . 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the compu ter . 2. Plug one end of the cabl e into th e LAN jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place. Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer T o help ensure long , trouble-free oper ation, keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids aroun d the computer . ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer . If the computer does get wet, turn the power o ff immediately and let the comp uter dry completely before[...]

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

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

User°¶s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Hot k eys Mute: T urns the volume on and off. Lock: Enters "Lock computer" mode. T o restore your desktop, you need to log on again. Power plan: Displays the power save modes and lets you change the power settings. Sleep: This hot key switches t he system to Sleep Mode. Hibernate: This hot key switches th[...]

5-4 User°¶s Manual The Keyboard Wireless: Switches the active wirele ss devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on. To u c h P a d : Enables or disables the T ouch Pad function. Zoom: Change s the display resolution. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (r educe): Reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the su ppor[...]

User°¶s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard W indows ® special k eys The keyboard provides two keys that have special fun ctions in Windows ® : Windows ® logo key activates the start menu and the other , the applic ation key , has the same function as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Windows ® start menu. This key has the same function [...]

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

6-2 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes P o wer indica tor s As shown in the above table, the Battery . Powe r indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating cap ability and battery charge status. Batter y indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack. The follo wing indica tor [...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes White/Green Indicates power is bein g supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on. Blinking orange Indicates power is being su pplied to the computer while the computer is in Sleep Mo de. The indicator turns on for one seco nd and off for two seconds. No light Under any other conditi ons, the[...]

6-4 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Batter y types The computer has the following batteries: ■ Battery pack (6cell or 9cell depending on the model.) ■ Real T ime Clock (R TC) battery Batter y pack When the AC adaptor is not co nnected, the computer's main power source is a removable l ithium ion battery pack, also referred to i n[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Re al Time Clock ba tter y The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar . It also ma intains the system configuration. If the R TC battery becomes complete ly discharged, the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. If t[...]

6-6 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Car e and use of the ba tter y pac k The battery pack is a vital component of portable compu ting. T aking proper care of it will help ensure longer operat ing time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Foll ow the instructi ons in this section carefully to ensure safe operati[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes 8. Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack’ s internal protective device will fail, ca using it to overheat, explode, ignite or lea k caustic liquids possibly resulting in death or serious injury . 9. Never let a battery pack become wet. A wet battery p[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining bat tery po wer . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely , Sleep Mode will not function and data in memory will be lost. Also, the computer might register an incorrect time and date. In this case, connect the AC adaptor to recharge the ba[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Tim e The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all. T o e [...]

6-10 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring batter y capacity Remaining battery pow er can be monitored using the following methods. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the task bar ■ Via the Windows Mobility Center win dow Maximizing ba tter y operating time A battery’s usefulness depends on h ow long it can supply pow er on a singl[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes Re taining data with po wer off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods. Extending ba tter y life T o maximize the life of your battery p ack: ■ At least once a mo nth, disconnect the computer from a power sou[...]

6-12 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes R eplacing the ba tter y pack When the battery pack reaches the end o f its operating life you will need to install a new one. The life of the battery pack is generally about 500 recharges. If the Battery indicator flashes o range shortly after fully recharging the battery , the battery pack needs to b[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes Installing the ba tter y pac k T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables connecte d to the computer . 3. Insert the battery pack. 4. Ensure the battery pack lock is moved into its locked position. Securing the battery pack Star tin[...]

6-14 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 2. Enter the password. 3. Press Enter . P o wer-up modes The computer has the following power-up modes: ■ Boot Mode: Computer shuts down without saving dat a. Always save your work before you turn t he computer off in boot mode. ■ Hibernation Mode: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk. ■ Slee[...]

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

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

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

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

8-2 User ’s Manual Optional Devices ExpressCar d The computer is equipped with a expa nsion slot that can accommodate or one ExpressCard. The ExpressCard expansion slot can accommodate two standard module formats; anExpressCard/34 module and an ExpressCard/54 module. An ExpressCard module is a small, modu lar add-in card technology ba sed on PCI [...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Re mo ving an Expr essCard T o remove the ExpressCard, follow the step s below . 1. Click the Safety Remov e Hardware icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Click the ExpressCard you want to remove. 3. Press the ExpressCard once to extend it. 4. Grasp the extended ExpressCard, and remove it. Removing the ExpressCard ■ Be[...]

8-4 User ’s Manual Optional Devices SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMOR Y STICK / MEMOR Y STICK PRO/xD Memor y car ds The computer is equipped with a multip le digital media card slot that can accommodate SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK PRO/ xD memory cards. These memory ca rds let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal[...]

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

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

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

8-8 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Removing the memory module cover 6. Lift one side of the insulator sheet and fit the module's connectors into the computer's connectors at about a 45 degree angle. Press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection. 7. Push the module down so it lies flat. Latches on either side will click into pl[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices Points to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer , the Power indicator will flash (on for 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds) in the following ways: ■ If there is only an error in Slot A: repeatedly flashes orange twi ce, then blue. ■ If there is[...]

8-10 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Removing the memory module 6. Seat the cover and secure it with screws and replace th e battery pack. Additional batter y pac k Y ou can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs. If you’re away fr om an AC powe r source and your battery runs low , you can replace it with a fresh[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices Exter nal monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external mo nitor port on the computer . The computer supports several video modes. Refer to Appendix B, Display Con troller . T o connect a monitor , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer off. 2. Connect the monitor to the external[...]

8-12 User ’s Manual Optional Devices HDMI A HDMI monitor can be connected to th e HDMI out port on the com puter . 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p and 480 p signal formats can be supported. But actual signal format you can use depends on HDMI monitor . T o connect monitor , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the H[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 Optional Devices 4. Click Sound. 5. Click Digital Output Device (HDMI). 6. Click the Set Default Device button. T o set the audio device to use internal speaker , follow the steps below . 1. Click S tart. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Click Hardware and Sound. 4. Click Sound. 5. Click S peakers. 6. Click the Set Default Device bu[...]

8-14 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Connecting 1. Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable into the computer . 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the device. Note the following when you use i.LINK: a. Y o u may need to install drivers for your i.LINK devices. b. Not all i.LINK devices have bee n tes[...]

User ’s Manual 8-15 Optional Devices eSA T A (Exter nal Serial A T A) An device corresponding to eSA T A fu nction can be connected to the eSA T A/USB combo port on th e computer . Connecting an eSA T A device T o connect an eSA T A device, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Connect an eSA T A cabl e to the eSA T A/USB combo port. Connecting [...]

8-16 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Disconnecting an eSA T A de vice When you have finished using an eSA T A device, you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the indicator ligh t of an eSA T A device to go out to make sure all activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Wind ows T askb[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9-8 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer's setup. Har d disk driv e Problem Procedure No display Press hot keys Fn + F5 to change the display priority , to make sure it is not set for an external monitor . Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Refer to your so ftwar[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting D VD Super Multi driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive's drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It shoul d [...]

9-10 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting P ointing de vice If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. 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 the mouse or key[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting USB mouse The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow T ry changing the speed se tting in the mouse control uti lity . 1. T o access this utility , click , Control Panel , Hardware an d Sound , then Mouse icon. 2. Within the Mouse Properties window , click the Pointer Options tab . 3. Set the pointe r speed [...]

9-12 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting USB Also refer to your USB device’s documentation. The mouse poi nter moves too fast or too slow T ry changing th e speed setting in the mou se control utility . 1. T o access this utility , click , Control Panel , Hardware and Sound , then Mouse icon. 2. Within the Mouse Properties window , click the Pointe[...]

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

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

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

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

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

9-18 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting T OSHIB A suppor t If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the compute r , you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be rela ted to software or the operating system, it is importan[...]

User ’s Manual 9-19 T roubleshooting Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte. Ltd. 438B Alexandra Road #06-01 Alexandra T echnopark Singapore 1 19968 Spai n TOSHIBA Information Systems, ESP AÑA Parque Empresa rial San Fernando Edificio Europa, la Plant a, Escalera A 28830 Madrid United S t ates of A merica TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 [...]

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User ’s Manual A-1 S pecifications A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer's technical specifi cations. En vir onmental R equirements Power Requirements Built-in Modem Operating Non-ope rating Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C Relative humidity 20% to 80% 10% to 90% Altitude (from sea level) 0 to 3,0[...]

A-2 User ’s Manual S pecifications Communication specification s Communication System Data: Full duplex Fax: Half duplex Communication protocol Data ITU-T -Rec (Former CCITT) Bell Fax: ITU-T -Rec (Former CCITT) V .2 1/V .22/V .22bis/V .32/ V .3 2bis/V .34/V .90/V .92 103/212A V. 1 7 / V. 2 9 / V. 2 7 t e r / V. 2 1 c h 2 Communication Spee d Data[...]

User? Manual B-1 Display Controlle r A ppendix B Display Contr oller Display controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for the internal LC[...]

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User ’s Manual C-1 Wireless LAN A ppendix C Wi re l e s s L A N Car d Specifica tions Form Factor Mini PCI T ypeIII Comp atibility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANs ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED" logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Network Op erating System[...]

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

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

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

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

User ’s Manual E-1 Legal Footnotes A ppendix E Le gal F ootnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this manu al, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers. Description(s) rel ated to this computer ar e marked with a blue *XX in this manua[...]

E-2 User ’s Manual Legal Footnotes ■ use of computer at temperatures ou tside the range of 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (7 7°F) at high al titude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending o n the specific computer model - please refer to your comput er do cumentation or visit the T OSHIBA website at http[...]

User ’s Manual E-3 Legal Footnotes Ba tter y Life Battery life may vary considerably depend ing on product model, configuration, applications, power ma nagement settings and features utilized, as well as the natural perf ormanc e variations produced by the design of indi vidual components. Pu bli shed battery life numbers are achieved on select m[...]

E-4 User ’s Manual Legal Footnotes W ir eless LAN The transmission speed ove r the wirel ess LAN and th e distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surro unding electromagnetic environment, obst acles, access point design and configuration, and client design a nd software/hardware configurations. [54Mbps is the theoretical [...]

User? Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary Glossar y The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AACS: advanced access content system AC: Alternating current ACPI: Advanced Configuratio n and Power Interface AMT : Intel Active Managemen t T echnology ASCII: American S tandard Cod[...]

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

User? Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary A adaptor: A device that provides a compatible connection betwe en two units. For example, the computer's inte rnal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector: An intellig[...]

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

User? Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4: Th e names assigned to the seri al and communication ports. commands: Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices. comp atibility: 1) T he ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another[...]

Glossary-6 User? Manual Glossary device driver: A program (called a "driver") tha t permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box: A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information. disable: T o turn a computer option off. See also enable. disk drive: The device that randomly accesses infor[...]

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

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

User? Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, meani ng 1000; often used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 rai sed to the 10th p ower . See also byte and kilobyte . keyboard: An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. Ea ch keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code t[...]

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

User? Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary O OCR: Optical Character Recognition (read er). A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to iden tify characters and input them into a storage device. online state: A functional st ate of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data. operating system: A g roup of programs that con[...]

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

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

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

User? Manual Index-1 Index Inde x A AC adaptor, 1-4 additional, 1-16 connecting, 3-3 ASCII characters, 5-5 B Battery charging, 6 -8 extending ba ttery life, 6-11 indicator, 6-1 location, 2-6 Monitoring capacity, 6-10 real time clock, 1-4, 6-5 safety precau tions, 6-6 save mode, 1-11 types, 6-4 Battery pack, 1-4 additional, 8-10 replacing, 6-12 C Cl[...]

Index-2 User? Manual Index K Keyboard, 1-7, 5-1 emulating keys on enhanced, 5-2 F1 ... F12 function keys, 5-2 hot keys, 5-3 typewriter keys, 5-1 Windows? special keys, 5-5 L LAN, 1-9, 4-35 cable types, 4-35 connecting, 4-36 disconnectin g, 4-36 M Media care, 4-28 CD/DVD, 4-28 Memory, 1-3 expansion , 1-16, 8-7 installing, 8-7 removing, 8-9 Modem, 1-[...]

User? Manual Index-3 Index Sleep Mode, 1-11 setting, 3-6 System automatic, 1-11 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard, 5-2 ScrLock, 5-2 Sound System, 1-8 Headphone(S/P DIF) jack, 1-8 microphone jack, 1-8 mute hot keys, 5 -3 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree, 1-14 Touch Pad, 1-7 location, 2-7 using, 4-1 U USB, 1-7 V Video RAM, 1-4 W Wireless communicatio[...]

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