Toshiba PSAZ1U00901R manual

GMAD002 74010 03/11 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site support.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 180 in this gui de. Satellite ® /Satellite [...]

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 ® /Satellite Pro ® P700 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system yo[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal devi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pro[...]

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 following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. 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 servi ce it can. In order to do this, it may occa[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the 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 disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e [...]

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 Car d products 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 devices, emit radio frequenc y electromagnetic energy . The lev el of energy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic ener gy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN pr[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in exces s of Health Canada limits for the general population; consu lt Safety Code 6, obta inable from Health C[...]

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 responsible for CE- Marking is TOSHIB A Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many . The European Union WEEE (W as[...]

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 prov ed to [Commission D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Howe ver , due to differ[...]

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 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erl aps 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 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:0 0 T oll Free T el: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regulation Con for mity Certif ication and the T echnical Con[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W iMAX™ connectivity requires a W i MAX™ enabled de vice and subscription to a W iMAX™ broadba nd service. W iMA X™ connectivity may require you to purchase additional so ftware or hardware at extra cost. A vailabili ty of Wi MAX™ is limited, check with y our service pro vider for details on av ailability a nd net[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 5100/5300 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radi o standard by the countries/re gions i n the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Andorra Argen tina CNC: 533AN_HMW : “CNC C-6367” 53[...]

16 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 radi o standard by the countries/re gions i n the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros ®[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Chile China Colombia Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzeg ovina Honduras Hong K ong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Ita[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au- dessus d’un espace public, aucun en registrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistremen[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation. If operation is occu rring ou tside of the allow able frequencie[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8191SE This equipment is approv ed to the radi o standard by the countries/re gions i n the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ec[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8188CE This equipment is approv ed to the radi o standard by the countries/re gions i n the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic [...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radi o standard by the countries/re gions i n the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Repu[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Freque ncy Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def ined and approved b [...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a new in novati ve technology , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and/or equi pment using Bluetooth wirel ess technology other t han TOSHIBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSH IBA in or der to enable wireless netwo[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technolog y , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . The level of ener gy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology howe ver is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireles[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exposure to Radi o Frequency Radia tion The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card f rom TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposur e limits. Neverthe less, the Bl uetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is mini mized. Regulator y s[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model prop erly , read the User’ s Guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disass emble, adjust or repair an opti cal disc drive. Y o u could damage the[...]

28 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 approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expor t. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

29 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are registered trademarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, In c. and/or T oshiba Cor poration. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries. Atheros is a registered [...]

30 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 37 This guide ...............................................................39 Safety icons ............................................................40 Other icons used ...............................................4[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Turning on the power .......................................50 Setting up your software ...................................50 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................51 Adding optional external devices.............................51 Adding memory (optional) ......................................52 I[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using an external keyboard ..................................... 88 Using a mouse ........................................................88 Connecting a printer ...............................................88 Setting up a printer ...........................................89 Turning off the computer ...........[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the optical disc drive ................................... 113 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies .......................114 Optical disc drive components ........................ 115 Media control buttons ..................................... 116 Inserting an optical disc .................................116 Pl[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Maintaining your battery .................................136 Disposing of used batteries ..................................136 Traveling tips ........................................................138 Chapter 4: Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features ................... 139 Exploring the desktop ................[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 USB Sleep and Charge ....................................166 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge ......................................................168 Power supply mode settings ........................... 168 USB Sleep and Music ......................................169 TOSHIBA Button Support ............[...]

36 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Error-checking ................................................191 Optical disc drive problems...................................192 Sound system problems .......................................195 Printer problems ...................................................195 Wireless networking problems.................[...]

37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W i th your T oshiba computer, your w ork and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our computer m odel may be ENERGY ST AR ® qualif ied. If the model you purch ased is qualified, it is labeled with the ENERGY ST AR ® logo o[...]

38 Introd uctio n 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 ener gy depending on how it is used. If all U.S. households and businesses replaced old computers with ne w EN ERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would sav e more than $2 billion in en erg y cos[...]

39 Introduction 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 oshib[...]

40 Introd uctio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classified according to the s eriousness of the risk, and icons highlight t[...]

41 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Y ou r select model may not ha ve all the features and speci f ications corresp onding to al l of the icons or switches shown on the[...]

42 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fectiv ely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, co ntains impo rtant safety inform ation. Please read the saf[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, pro tect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin. Read the “ A void e xtended contact betw een computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction M[...]

45 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our comp uter may hav e a CPU cooli ng fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer . Always mak e sure your co mputer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from ove rheating when th e power is turned on or w[...]

46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Y our computer requ ires po wer to operate. Use the power cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a live elec trical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery . Never [...]

47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the A C 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 [...]

48 Getting Started Char ging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery char ge is low 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 [...]

49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin 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 comfortable viewing angle. (S[...]

50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time T urning on the power T o turn on the computer: 1 Make sure an y external devices (such as the A C adaptor, if you plan to use AC po wer rather th an battery power) are properly connected and ready . 2 Check to ensure that all dri ves and slots are empty . 3 Press and release the power b u t[...]

51 Getting Started Re gistering your co mputer with T osh iba Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly reco mmended, and allows T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special offers applicable to your p roduct. Product registration can be completed by either visiting the T oshiba W eb site at http[...]

52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your sy stem or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y o ur co mp ut er comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to increase the computer’ s memo[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots—Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For t[...]

54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery . For information on removing the main battery , see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 132 . (Sample Illustration) Locati ng the memory module slot cover Memory module Front of computer slot cover P750 series P740 series Memory module Front of comp uter slot co[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the captiv e screw that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover . 8 Place the screw and the cov er in a safe place so th at you can retriev e them later . Static [...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer . If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2 - 3 of “Removing a memory module” on page 59 . If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another , you must remove the top module fi[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the mem ory module into the memory slot’ s socket at approximately a 30-de gree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserti ng the memory m odule into the so ck et 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard o[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory m odule into the slot 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. 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 15 Re-insert the main [...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Y ou can now continue setting up the computer . Wh en the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory mo d[...]

60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter . If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows ® should boot back[...]

61 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 1 33 . 6 T urn the computer right side up. Make sure to remov e the soft cloth from the work surface be[...]

62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive If the computer does not reco gnize the memory configuration, turn of f the com puter and remov e the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1 - 8 in “Installing a memory module” on page 52 ), and then check that the module is inserted comp letely into the socket and lined up squarely [...]

63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive A recov ery image of your com puter is stored on the internal storage dri ve, and the image can be restored b y running the recovery utilities directly f rom your internal storage dri ve as described in the sections below . Ho wev er, it is strongly recommended that you create recov ery DVDs[...]

64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Y ou can recover the original f actor y image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state) using the utiliti es stored on your computer’ s internal storage driv e or using r e c ov e r y D V Ds/media, i f y o u h ave created such media. T o recover u sing the first method, follo w the [...]

65 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the “Selecting a process” screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software, and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a pr o cess scr een 7 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to out-[...]

66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 9 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the reco very process is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal st orage dri ve has been recov ered. 10 Click Finish to restart the computer . Recovering of factory default software with user’ s data Using “Recovery of Factor [...]

67 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 5 A warning screen appears, statin g that when the reco very is ex ecut ed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the “Recov ery of Factory Default Software with user’ s data” option is selected in the next step. Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning scr een 6 When th[...]

68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive T oshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 112 ). 8 Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning scr een 9 When the reco very process is complete , the Recovery of F[...]

69 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Recovering without changing the in ternal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the C: drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on pa[...]

70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive “Recov ery of Factory Default Software with user’ s data” option is selected in the next step. Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning scr een 6 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the “Selecting a process” screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Sof[...]

71 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 7 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Softw ar e screen 8 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C: dri ve will be lost du[...]

72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive The “Recov er to a custom size pa rtiti on” option restores your C: dri ve to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify the size for the C: partition. Y ou can resize an d recov er the C: driv e using the utilities stored on y our computer’ s internal storage drive or using recov[...]

73 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the “Selecting a process” screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software, and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a pr o cess scr een 7 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to a cu[...]

74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 9 Click Next . A confirmation 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 112 ). 10 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the reco very proces[...]

75 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive T o create recov ery D VD s /m ed i a: 1 Click Start , All Programs , My T oshiba , and then Recovery Media Creator . The TOSHIB A Recov ery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Recovery Media Cr eator dialog box 2 Select DV D or USB Flash from the drop-down list next t[...]

76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 5 Click the Create b utton in the TOSHIB A Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follo w the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially (for example, “1 of 3,” “2 of 3,” etc.)[...]

77 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and driver s originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you create d are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately sav e the files you have created to external media using Window[...]

78 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive ❖ Recover to a custom size partition —If you want to recov er the C: dri ve to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: dri ve. Note: This option deletes all other partitions from the dri ve. 8 Follo w the on-screen instructions to complete the r ecov er y process. When the[...]

79 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storag e Drive 2 Select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next . 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and parti tions from the hard disk —This option deletes all of the data on the in ternal storage drive without overwriting the dri ve. ❖ Delete al[...]

80 Getting Started Checking the inte rnal stor age drive oper a ting status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your inte rnal storag e driv e, you can check its status as follo ws: 1 Click Start . 2 Right-click Computer . 3 Select Manage . 4 Click Disk Manageme nt . 5 Highlight the internal storage dri ve in the V [...]

81 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Zoom in for a clo se-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control b uttons Refer to the table below for specif i c instructions on performing each operation. The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide[...]

82 Getting Started Using the touc h pad Open or activate an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to open/activate. 2 Do one of the following: ❖ T ap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR ❖ Press and release the primar y control button twice in ra pid succession (Sample Illustra tion) T ap twice to open Right-click an item 1 Move th[...]

83 Getting Started Using the touch pad Scroll continu ously (Circular scrolling) 1 Begin scrolling vertically or horizonta lly by sliding your finger along the right or bottom edge of the touch pad as described above. 2 Without lifting your finger from the touch pad, start moving your finger in a circular motion on th e touch pad. 3 T o scroll in t[...]

84 Getting Started Using the touc h pad Adjusting touch pad 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 text, click buttons, and activ ate other user interface elements. For help with these problem[...]

85 Getting Started Using external display de vices Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in display , but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display de vice via the HDMI™ Out port* Locate the HDMI ™ O[...]

86 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (A vailable on certain models.) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Co ntrol) is a standard in the CE Industry which allows de vices to work together o ver an HDMI™ cable. T oshiba computers with HDMI™-CEC include a T oshiba utility . The HDMI™-CEC uti lity [...]

87 Getting Started Using external display de vices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an exte r nal display de vice, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external de vice only , or both simultaneo usly . Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on[...]

88 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality 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 If you prefer to use an [...]

89 Getting Started Connecting a printer T o connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to th e printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’ s USB ports. 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a liv e AC outlet. Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printe[...]

90 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 your 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/disc is being a ccessed, yo[...]

91 Getting Started T urning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts th e computer down completely , but it f irst sav es the current state of the comput er to the internal storage drive. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the sav ed infor mation, system settings are retained indefinitely . Factors to consider[...]

92 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes le ss time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer retur ns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were us[...]

93 Getting Started T urning off the computer T urning off the computer more quickly Y ou can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button. T o use this method, you first need to acti v ate it using the Power Options feature. By default, pressing your computer’ s power button puts the computer into Sleep mo de. 1 Click Start , Contro l [...]

94 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Double-click P ower buttons and lid to dis p lay the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery p[...]

95 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer bu tton until the ON/OFF light glows white. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by open i ng the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode T o turn off the com puter using [...]

96 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change pl an settings under the po wer pl an to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Option s window appears. 4 Double-click P ower buttons and lid to dis p [...]

97 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 option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Po wer button action Set th[...]

98 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 off the display , and enters into a low-po wer mode. The ON/OFF light bli nks amber indicating the comp uter is in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer i[...]

99 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Option s window appears. 5 Double-click P ower buttons and lid to dis p lay the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. These op[...]

100 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utto n until the ON/OF F light glows white. The computer retu rns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the comput er in Sleep mode b y closin g the display panel, you can start it again by[...]

101 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all driv e activity has ended (th e intern al storage drive and optical dis c dri ve indicator lights stop glowing) and all e xt ernal peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or [...]

102 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some comp uting tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e y our work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory un til you sav e it to the inte rnal storage driv e. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart [...]

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

104 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d P750, P770 series keyboards T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key . (Sample Illustration) PRTSC ke y on the keyboar d Character keys T yping with the character [...]

105 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do dif ferent things depending on the program you are using. For more inform ation, see your prog ram documentation. Function keys The function k eys (not to be confus ed with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at th[...]

106 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Overlay keys This section applies to the P740 series. The ke y s with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This ov erlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key ke y pad on a desktop comput er’ s keybo ard. (Sample [...]

107 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Using the overlay for cursor control This section applies to the P740 series. The keys with the gray arro ws a nd symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay k eys. T o turn the cu rsor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously . The cursor control overlay light glo ws when the cu[...]

108 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 2 Click the program group, in this example, Acces sories . The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the pr ogram, in this e x ample, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the program, click the Clo se button in the upper-right corner of the program’ s window . Starting a program from Windows ® Exp[...]

109 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This example uses the Start menu’ s Search programs and f i les 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) Sear ch pr ogr ams and[...]

110 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of yo ur W indows ® -based application to display the drop-down menu, and then click Sav e . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this i s all you need t o do. If you created a new document, your program displays a Sav[...]

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

112 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer . Y ou can back up your files to diff erent types of media such as CDs, D VDs, external stor age[...]

113 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to over write a file that already exists on the internal storage drive. Make sure the backup v ersion is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is a pop ula[...]

114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies (A vailable on certain models.) Y our system may come with a Blu-ray Disc™ dri ve. Due to differences b etween High Definition and pre vio us viewing capabilities, consider the following: ❖ Use an HDCP (High-B andwidth Digital Content Protection ) HDMI™ cable [...]

115 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive ❖ If you want to use the inte rnal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default . ❖ Use the arro w keys on your keyboard to na vi gate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Use of the touch pad or a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player . Optical disc driv[...]

116 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons (A vailable on certain models.) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above t he keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or D VD movies when the computer is on. (Sample Illustration) Media contr ol buttons The Wir eless antenna ON/O FF butt[...]

117 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 2 Make sure the dri ve’ s in -use indicator light is off. 3 Press the dri ve’ s eject button. The disc tray sl ides partia lly out of th e driv e . 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 o[...]

118 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs caref ully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack discs. If you incorrectly handle the dis cs, you could lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lyin g flat on the tr[...]

119 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical disc driv e that allows you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi -media files to recordable optical media. For more information regarding supported optical[...]

120 Learning the Basics T oshiba’s online r esour ces Removing a disc with the computer off T o remov e a disc with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray sl ides partia lly out of th e driv e . Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lea[...]

121 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your computer while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer en ters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is n ot being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energy ef ficiency [...]

122 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only , and does not indicate the battery life that will be obtained b y any indi vidual user . Actual battery life may vary co nsiderably from specifications depending on pro duct model, configuration, applications , power manage[...]

123 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the R TC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our comp uter ships with the power management options p reset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating en vironment and op timum system performance for both A C[...]

124 Mobile Computing Char ging batt eries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the batter y cann ot occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided b[...]

125 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o recharge the R TC battery , plug th e computer into a liv e electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered o n for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display [...]

126 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the powe r button light (near the 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[...]

127 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Mov e th e pointer ov er the po wer icon in the notif ication area, see “Finding your way around the desktop” on page 140 for more information on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. W ith repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’[...]

128 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change pl an settings under the po wer pl an to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced po[...]

129 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are v arious ways in which you can conserve po wer and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves po wer when you turn of f the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use the W indows ® po wer-sa vin g option plans These power -saving options cont[...]

130 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change pl an settings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification lev els, inte rnal st[...]

131 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIBA eco power plan Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped w ith the TOSHIB A eco po w er plan. Operating the computer with th is po w er plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lo wering system performance. For e xample, when th is power plan is enabled, the brightness of[...]

132 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer T o remove the battery: 1 Sav e your work. 2 T urn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 95 . 3 Unplug and remov e any cables connected to the computer , including th[...]

133 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery [...]

134 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the batt[...]

135 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remo ved in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 132 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on ho w to take care of your battery and prolong its life. S[...]

136 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accuracy of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing[...]

137 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Heat can ca use a batter y pack to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury . Always dispose of used [...]

138 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 42 , also apply while traveling. ❖ Nev er leave your computer on a sunn y ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust. ❖ Always tra vel with the comput er in a carrying case. T oshiba of fers a [...]

139 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you w ill explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system. Y ou can use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system componen ts, and p[...]

140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes seve ral standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that[...]

141 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 Re cycle Bin to hold these files. In this case, Windows ® will prompt you to either permanently delete the file(s) or cancel[...]

142 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 . With 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 programs or windows. T o [...]

143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T o enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn + F8 . For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on page 208 . For help with common W i-Fi ® networking problems, see “W ireless networking problems” on p age 196 . Connecting your computer to a [...]

144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio featur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your comp uter to record sounds using the computer’ s internal microphone (av ail able on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Y ou can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, headphones, or external [...]

145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speak ers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer . T o play back sound files through ex ternal speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the co[...]

146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d reader Using the Memory card reader (A vailable on certain models.) The Memory card reader suppor ts the use of Memory Stick ® , Memory Stick PR O™, Memory Stick PR O Duo™, Memory Stick Duo™, Memory Stick Micro™, Secure Digital™ (SD™), xD-Picture Card™, or MultiMediaCa[...]

147 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory med ia When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could expose the storage area to static electric ity , which can destroy data. Removing memor y media 1[...]

148 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d reader 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight 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 data co[...]

149 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascerta in c ertain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in this c[...]

150 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A B utton Support ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A eco U tility™ ❖ TOSHIB A wireless LAN indicato r ❖ TOSHIB A Serv ice Station ❖ TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist provides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to[...]

151 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The feature a vailable in this cate g ory is: ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

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

153 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The feature a vailable in this cate g ory is: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool U tility ❖ TOSHIB A HDD Protection U tility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

154 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A H ardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A B utton Support ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition Utili ty ❖ TOSHIB A Sleep Utility ❖ TOSHIB A eco U tility™ (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Optim[...]

155 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIB A Application Installer allows you to reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall driv ers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TOS H IBA Application Installer . 2 [...]

156 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. TOSH IBA support s sev era l types of passwords o n your comput er: ❖ An instant passwor[...]

157 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changin g hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not r[...]

158 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password u tility dialog bo x 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 supervisor password T o delete a supervis or password: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then T[...]

159 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer-on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered . 5 Enter your pas sword, and th en enter i[...]

160 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our computer may come with the TOSHIB A Face Recognition utility . This utility provides another way to log on to y our computer . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords. T o ensure the security of [...]

161 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help docu mentation within th e application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and[...]

162 Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility cont rols your computer’ s hard disk dri ve (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whene ver motion is detected on the computer . Using this utility , you can enable or disable hard disk driv e (HDD) protection, and set the mot[...]

163 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 , Contro l Panel , Hardwar e and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Op timize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The Mouse Properties scree[...]

164 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware S etup is the TOSHIB A configuration management tool av ai lable through the Windo ws ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then HWSetup , or click the TO S HI BA H a rdw a re S e tt in g s icon in th[...]

165 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Panel open/P ower on —Allo ws you to turn on the computer when opening the display panel wh ile the computer is turned of f. Since the system is a quick-booting sy stem, you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Button Sett ing —Allows you to set conditions fo[...]

166 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility (A vailable on certain models.) This utility displays w hether the “USB Sleep and Charge function” is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the “USB Sleep and Charge function. ” It also displays the remaining battery capacity . Starting the TOSHIBA[...]

167 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. However , some externa[...]

168 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can b e used to enable or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function. T o enable this function, se lect the Enable USB Sleep and Char ge check box in the u tility . T o disable this function, de-select the check box. Y ou can also control whether charging takes[...]

169 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a differe nt charging device. USB Sleep and Music (A vailable on certain models[...]

170 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Su pport allows you to customize the eco, Illumination, Media, and Mute bu ttons. These b uttons are located on the system control panel di rectly abov e the ke yboard. T o access TOSHIB A Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIB A Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSH[...]

171 Utilities TOSHI BA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn ke y a st icky key , meaning you can press it once, rel[...]

172 Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models.) The fingerprint authentication uti lity can be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint authentication uti lity can also be us ed for user logon. The user’ s fingerpri[...]

173 Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your comp uter using fingerprints. During user enrollmen t, fingerpri n t samples are sa ved and associated with the user’ s W i ndo ws ® user account. When the user attempts to log on again, th e user’ s fingerprint is read and compar[...]

174 Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility ❖ A void the follo wing finger conditions for enrollm ent or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment erro rs or a drop in the f i ngerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen fi nger (e.g., after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ We t f i n g e r ❖ Soiled or oily[...]

175 Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Fingerprint reader limitations ❖ The fingerprint reader compar es and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint. Ho wever , there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insuf ficient unique characteri stics in their fi ngerprints. ❖ A wa[...]

176 Utilities TOSHIB A eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIB A eco Utility™ monitor s your power sa vings from using the eco power p lan by tracking real-time po w er consumption and accumulated savings o ver time. T o access the T O SHIB A eco Utility™, do one of the following: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities ,[...]

177 Utilities TOSHIB A wir eless LAN indicator TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator (A vailable on certain models.) The TOSHIB A wireless LAN indicator allows you to vie w th e networks you are currently connected to. T o access the list of connected netw orks, before logg ing in, click on the TOSHIB A wireless LAN indicator icon located on the upper rig[...]

178 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB A Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmw are, docum entation or other information is available for your computer . The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are av ailable, and you can t[...]

179 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor Y ou may disable the TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via t he W indows ® Control Panel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected inform ation from the internal storage dri ve. The TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIB A 's oblig[...]

180 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to iden tify and solve. Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most li[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications 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 prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, c[...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME F AILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message. T o continue, select Start Wi ndows normally . This can happen if the computer was put into Sl eep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a sh[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e effecti ve, visit the T oshiba W eb site at suppo rt.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer ’s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the s upport b ulletin b y name). 4 Connect the A C adap[...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ The operating system responds dif f erently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de v ice has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a ne w program or adding a device. If you ex[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working 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[...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Mana ger Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for ad[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or e ven software related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner o f the Start menu. The computer shuts do wn comp[...]

188 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries If the A C power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work corr ectly , but the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer [...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong K eyboar d problems Keyboard problems P750/P770 series keyb oard T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key . If, while typing, strange thi ngs happen or nothing happens, the problem[...]

190 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems If you are using th e built-in screen, make sure the display pri ority is not set for an external monitor . T o do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this do es not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to retur n the display priority to its previous setting. HINT : Hold[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the exter nal display de vice does not work. Make sure the e xternal moni tor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher . Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mod e, and not simulta[...]

192 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems 4 Click the T ools tab . 5 Click the Check now ... b utton. The Check Disk box appears. 6 Y ou can choose on e or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix fi le system error s ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error- checking tests and repairs the storage driv e. Y[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the dri ve 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 mechanism requires po wer to operate. Make sure a program is not accessi ng the driv e and pre venting it from ejecti[...]

194 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Blu-ray Disc™ player T echnology . Compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. Certain interactive features may not be supported due to compatibility , network settings or other conditions. Advanced Access Content System (AACS) keys are integrated into your computer for copy prote[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’ 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 they are securely c[...]

196 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems The printer will not print wh at y ou see on the scr een. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it. S ee if your program has a print previe w mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print. Contact the software manuf acturer for[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong D VD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating pr oblems T o enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn + F8 . For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on page 208 . ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address - one other than the priv ate address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assi gned b[...]

198 If Something Goes Wrong D VD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating pr oblems 2 Ensure that the disc is proper ly inserted in the dri ve tray . 3 Use the D VD or Blu-ray Disc™ pl ayer software that came with your computer to view D VD or Blu-ray Disc™ movies. 4 Clean the disc and try again. A dirty dri ve can also cause audio problems. If you hav e [...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y ou can nev er predict when your co mputer will lock, forci ng you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Man y software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! S[...]

200 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system The W indows ® operating system of fers some easy-to-use features for backing up your W i ndows ® settings and your data - documents and other important files. T ake adv antage of these feat ures to protect yourself fr[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your Wi ndows ® configuration using the sa ved restore point. T o do this: 1 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , System T ools , and then System Restore . 2 Select Recommended restor e or Choose a different restor e point , and then click [...]

202 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to back up y our computer or files to optical discs, or a storage driv e: Y ou cannot back up the computer while running on battery power . Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup tar get by c onnecting i t and/or inserting a blank optical disc in [...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. Always restart the W indows ® operating system after each installation, e ven if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so. This will ensure that the installation is complet ed, and will clean up anything that the installation utili[...]

204 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external de vices ev en if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cas es, powe r on the computer to char ge the device or use a different char ging device. The “USB W akeup function” does not work. ❖ When[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba of fers a variety of resources to help you. T oshiba’ s T echnical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent softw are and hardware options for you[...]

206 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’s worldwide of fices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices acclaim.to shiba.com T oshiba USA Self-Service support web site laptopforums.tos hiba.com Community discussion forums fo r T oshiba laptop users A ustralia T oshiba (Australia) P ty . Limited 84-92 T alav era Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada [...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’s worldwide of fices For more information on additio nal T oshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba. co.jp/inde x.htm . Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingd[...]

208 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TOSHIB A Cards prov ide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify th e following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Lock (Instant security) ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Ou[...]

209 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option [...]

210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y function s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical disk drive or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot key Po wers on/ Powers o ff the optical disk drive on your computer . When ODD is Po wered on, the optical disc dri ve tray can be opened by selecting eject. The opt ical disc driv e tray must be closed manually . Selecting this[...]

211 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute is enabled, n o sound will com e from the speakers or headphones. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Image) V olume [...]

212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y function s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti vates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a us er with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer . or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot key blanks the display . Selecting this[...]

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

214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y function s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 97 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) S[...]

215 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 95 . Selecting thi[...]

216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y function s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot key c ycl es through the p o we r -o n d is pl ay op ti on s (only the first option is av ailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is a vailable only if you are in Extended Display Mode). [...]

217 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all m odels. 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[...]

218 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y function s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB 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[...]

219 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the touch pad or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot key enables/disables the touch pad. For more information on using the touch pad, see “Using the touch pad” on page 80 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Im[...]

220 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y function s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or ho t ke y switches screen resolut ion. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Scr een resolution options Cycle through the screen resolu tions, then select the[...]

221 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 the cursor control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot key turns the numer ic ov erlay on and o ff. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key takes a snapshot of your display screen. This key a[...]

222 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our comp uter 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 pr oved Canada CSA approv ed United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Europe VD A app[...]

223 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wi ng acronyms may app ear in this User’ s Guide. AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System BD-R OM Blu -ray Disc Read-Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-R OM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CD-[...]

224 Glossary DIMM Dual Inline Memory Mod ule DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersat ile (or V id eo) Disc DV D - R O M Dig ital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Onl y Memory EPR OM Erasable Programmable Read-O nly Memory eSA T A e xtern al Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment FAT File Allocation T able FCC Federal Commun[...]

Glossary 225 RO M Read-Only M emory RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Driv e TFT Thin Film Tr ansistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W i de Area Network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this User’ s Guide. A active-m[...]

226 Glossary B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a removable disk, k e pt in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) —See BIOS. baud rate —The speed at which a communication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation. Baud rate is the nu mber of signal changes per second (not necessari[...]

Glossary 227 C cache —A section of very fast 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 CPU ca che, L1 c ache, L2 cach e. CD —An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Onl y Memory) ?[...]

228 Glossary CPU cache —A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that tempo rarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and prog rams. See also cach e, L 1 ca che, L2 c ache. cursor —An on-screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that indicates the position w[...]

Glossary 229 document —Any file created with an appl ication and, if saved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also fil e . double-click —T o press and release the point ing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointi ng device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to th e pointing device[...]

230 Glossary F fil e —A collection of related in formation, saved on disk with a uniqu e name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T) —The section of a s t o r ag e d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n am e —A set of characters that[...]

Glossary 231 H DM I ( High-Definition Multimedia Interface) —An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog signal. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) —One A/V component can control another while using thi s function, if connected wit[...]

232 Glossary LAN (Local Area Network) —A group of com puters or other devices dispersed ov er a relativ ely limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with any other on the network. LED (Light Emitting Diode) —A solid state lamp (SSL) that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as th e source of light, w[...]

Glossary 233 motherboard —The computer’ s main circuit board that contains the processor , memory , and other primary components. MS-DOS pr ompt —See system prompt. multi-function drive —A D VD dri ve that can r ead 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 video in[...]

234 Glossary password —A unique string of characters en tered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. PC Card —A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers. PC Cards pro vide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, netw o rk adapter , sound card, or SCSI adapt[...]

Glossary 235 Random Access Memory —See RAM. Read-Only Memory —See RO M . reb o ot —See boot , re s t a r t . removable disk —A disk that can be remov ed from a disk driv e. A Flash dri ve is one example of a remo vable disk. res o lu ti o n —A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a scree[...]

236 Glossary shortcut —See k e ybo ar d shortcut . Sleep —A feature o f some W indo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left of f when you turn the computer on again. software —Se e pr ogram. Compare har dwar e. solid state driv e —A data stor[...]

Glossary 237 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 Fid elity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W eb (www) —The worldwide network of W eb sites linked toge[...]

238 Index A A C adaptor 46 AC p o w e r 123 A C power light 46 accessing network 143 adding memory check total memor y 61 memory (optional) 52 optional external devices 51 adequate ventilation cooling fan 45 adjusting touch pad settings 84 audio features 144 B backing up files 102 , 112 battery battery lif e 122 Call2Recycle™ 137 care 135 , 136 c[...]

239 Index safety precautions 135 setting notifications 127 taking care of 135 battery indicator light 126 BIOS Setup see TOSHIB A Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 114 but t on 3D ON/OFF button 116 eco Utility™ 131 eject, optical disc driv e 115 Illumin ation ON/OFF b utton 116 mute button 116 play/pause bu tton 116 power 50 Shut down 53 , 92 [...]

240 Index W indows® operating system 13 9 Device Manager fixing a problem 186 directing display output 87 disabling touch pad 84 , 219 display troubleshooting 190 display devices ext e rn a l 85 display output settings 87 display panel opening 49 display , external adjusting 88 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 136 DV D caring fo[...]

241 Index po wer plan 213 Sleep mode 214 using to set a power plan 130 volume mute 211 Zoom (Display resolution) 220 zooming in 221 zooming out 221 Hot Ke y Card s 208 Hot key functions 209 I icon desktop 140 moving to desktop 140 recycle bin 140 safety 40 installation memory module 52 installing a charged battery 133 battery 131 memory modules 52 [...]

242 Index installation 52 inserting into socket 56 removing 59 , 60 microphone using 144 monitor connecting 86 monitor problems troubleshooting 190 monitoring battery power 125 mouse installing 88 mouse utility 163 moving the computer 10 1 N network accessing 143 connecting your comp uter 143 networking wireless 142 notification area 142 O ON/OFF i[...]

243 Index po wer plans selecting power plan options 129 using a hot key 130 power sa ving option s 128 po wering do wn using Hibernate 95 using Sleep 98 precautions safety 43 printer connecting 88 setting up 89 troubleshooting 195 USB-compatible 88 printing a file 111 problem solving contacting T oshiba 205 Startup options 184 program, starting 107[...]

244 Index software Setup W izard 50 work en vironment 42 setting up a connection 143 settings customize computer settings 100 display output 87 Shut down but t on 53 , 92 command 92 computer 53 , 92 Hibernatio n mode 95 Sleep mode 98 Sleep mode 91 configuring 97 configuring options 98 hot key 214 po wering do wn 98 Shut down 98 starting again from [...]

245 Index TOS HIB A wireless LAN i ndicator 177 touch pad using 80 trav eli ng tips 138 troubleshooting 189 A C power light is blinking 182 battery light is blinking 183 bookmarked site not found 185 checking device properties 186 computer will not start 181 contacting T oshiba 204 corrupted/damaged d ata files 192 data/entire system backup 201 Dev[...]

246 Index Memory card reader 146 optical disc driv e 113 Shut down command 92 Sleep mode 97 TOSHIB A eco power plan 131 touch pad 80 We b C a m e r a 145 using the keyboard 103 using the ov er lay for cursor control 107 Utilities 149 V video projector adjusting display 88 W war ran ty standard limited warranty 41 We b C a m e r a using 145 We b s i[...]