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ii User ’s Manual L350/L350D Copyright © 2008 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repr oduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No pat ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein . TOSHIBA L350/L350D Portable Personal Co[...]

User ’s Manual iii L350/L350D Manufactured under license fro m Digita l Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,67 4; 5,974,380; 5,978 ,762; 6,2 26,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright [...]

iv User ’s Manual L350/L350D ■ Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adaptor ma tches that of t he available pow er source. 1 15 V/60 Hz in most of No rth and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as T aiwan. 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in we stern Japan. 230 V/5[...]

User ’s Manual v L350/L350D Modem warning notice Confo rmit y statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decisio n “CTR21”] for pan-European single te rminal connectio n to the Public Sw itched T eleph one Network (PSTN). However , due to differences between the indivi dual PSTNs provided i n different countries/regions the appr[...]

vi User ’s Manual L350/L350D Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators ENERGY ST AR ® Program The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercur y (Hg), an[...]

User ’s Manual vii L350/L350D Optical disc drive st andards TOSHIBA L350/L350D computer is ship ped with the foll owing drive preinstalled: DVD Super Multi (+-R DL). The drive has one of the following label s: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APP AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1 KLASS 1 LASER APP ARA T Before it is shipped, the Cl[...]

viii User ’s Manual L350/L350D Import a nt 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 ca nnot copy , modify , assign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work wit h the consent of[...]

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

x User ’s Manual L350/L350D Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the touchp ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Using optical d isc drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Writ ing CD/DVDs on DVD Sup er Multi (+-R DL) d rive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Impo[...]

User ’s Manual xi L350/L350D Chapter 9 T roubleshooting Problem solving process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 TOSHIBA sup port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 [...]

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

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

User ’s Manual xv L350/L350D Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below . T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: ABC Names of windows or ico ns or text generated by the computer that appear on its di splay screen are[...]

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

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

User ’s Manual 1-1 L350/L350D Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ■ TOSH[...]

1-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Sof tware Microsoft ® Windows V ista ™ The following software is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows Vista™ ■ Ulead DVD Movie Factory ® for TOSHIBA ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER ■ TOSHIBA V alue Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition(Is preinstalled with some models) ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA HW Setup[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 L350/L350D Disks ■ PC2-6400/PC2-5300 memory modules work as PC2-4200 speed on GL960 Express chipset. ■ PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on GL40 Express chipset / GM965 Express chip set. Vi de o RAM Depending on the model you purchased. Mobile Intel ® GM965 Express Chipset / Mobile Intel ® GL960 Express Chips[...]

1-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Keyboard DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Some models are equip ped with a full -size DVD Super Multi (+- R DL) drive module that allows you to record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up t[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 L350/L350D Pointing device Power Ports Slots Built-in A touchpad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen poi nter . Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock (RTC) and calendar . AC adaptor Th[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Multim edia Communications Web camera (optional) Record/Send still or video images with th is integrated web camera. (Provided with some models) Sound system Windows Sound System compatible sound system provides internal speaker as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone. It also has a volume control d[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 L350/L350D Security Sof tware Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the comp uter more convenient to use . To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Power Options . Security lock slot Connects a[...]

1-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Power-on password T wo levels of password security , supervisor and user , are availabl e to prevent unauthorized access to your computer . Instant security A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the compute r providing data security . Intelligent power supply A microprocessor in the computer ’s intellig[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 L350/L350D T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features preinstalled on the computer . Hibernation This feature allows you to turn off the power without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk, when you turn on the power ag ain, you can continue w[...]

1-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Utilities and applications This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For details on operation, refer to each utility’s online manual, help fi les or readme.txt files. ■ When you start or resume your computer , the TOSHIBA Flash Cards may take a moment to become avai lable and may[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 L350/L350D TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree is a su ite of utiliti es to allow easy control of communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks. Y ou can boot Config Free from the menu bar as[...]

1-12 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Options Y ou can add a numbe r of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are ava ilab le: Memory exp a nsion PC2-5300 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules can be installed in the two memo ry slots of all models. PC2-6400 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules [...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 L350/L350D Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous compon ents of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer ’ s front with it s display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front of the[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Lef t side The following figure shows the computer ’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Multiple di gi t al media card slot This slot allows you to easily transfer data from devices, such as digital camera and PDA, that use flash memory (SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC memory cards)(Provided with some model[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 L350/L350D Be careful not to block the fan vent. Al so be careful to keep foreign objects out of the vents. A pin or simila r object can damage the comp uter ’s circuitr y . HDMI out port (optional) HDMI out port can connect with T ype A connector HDMI cable. One HDMI cable can send and receive video, audio and control signal[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Right side The following figure shows the computer ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) port The universal serial bus (USB) port comply with USB Serial 2.0 standards, which ena bles data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. (The port also sup[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 L350/L350D Back side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back side. Figure 2-4 The computer ’s back side Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your compu ter . Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer Modem jack (optional) In areas w[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Battery p ack The battery p ack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. The Batter ies secti on in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , de scribes how to access the battery pack. Additional battery packs can be purchased from your T OSHIBA dealer to extend the computer ’s battery operating time. [...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 L350/L350D Front with the display op en The following figure show s the front of the computer with the display open. T o open the display , lift the display up an d position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. Figure 2-6 The front with the display open Display screen The full-color LCD displays high-contrast text and gr[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D T ouch pad Move s the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. C an be set to perform othe r mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double- clicking. T ouch pad control buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. System indicators Five LEDs allow you to monitor the [...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 L350/L350D Function Buttons Six buttons are provided with some models. Available for use: Mute, CD/DVD, Play/Pause, S top, Previous, Next. These buttons allow you to manage a udio/video, run applications and access utilities. Refer to the Function Buttons section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics , for details. Mute button Press t[...]

2-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D System indicators The following figure shows the system indicators, whi ch light when various computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adap tor . If the adaptor ’s output voltage is abnormal or if the power s[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 L350/L350D Keyboard indicators The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator . When the CAPS LOCK indi cator glows th e keyboard i s in all-caps mode. Figure 2-8 CAPS LOCK indicator Optical disc drive A DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive is co nfigured in your computer . When the computer is accessing a CD/DV[...]

2-12 User ’s Manual L350/L350D W r it able discs This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications for your drive to fo r the type of discs it can write. Us e TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . CDs ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded dat a cannot [...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 L350/L350D AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer . It can automatically adjust 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 almost any region. T o recharge the batte ry , simply conne ct [...]

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User ’s Manual 3-1 L350/L350D Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the po wer ■ S tarting up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta r ti n g th e co mp ut er ■ Sys[...]

3-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Connecting the AC adapt or Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or yo u want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged befo re you can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source sup[...]

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

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

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

3-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory dat a to the hard disk. During this time, the Disk indi cato r will light. After you turn of f the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral devic[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 L350/L350D Executing sleep mode Y ou can enter sleep mode in one of th ree ways: 1. Click Windows St art button, point to , and then cli ck Sleep . 2. Close the display panel. This featu re must be enabled. Refe r to th e Power Options in the Co ntrol Panel. 3. Press the power button. This feature must be enable d. Refer to the[...]

3-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D System Recovery Opti ons About 1.5 GB hidden partition is allo cated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options. This p artitio n stores files which can be used to repair the system in the event of a problem. System Recovery Options The System Re covery Options f eature is in stalle d on the ha rd disk wh[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 L350/L350D Creating Optical Reco very Discs This section describes how to create Recovery Discs. A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to DVD media by using the following steps: 1. Have blank DVD medi a ready . 2. The application will allow you to choos e from a v[...]

3-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Restoring the pre-inst alled sof tware from your created Recovery Discs If the pre-installed files are damaged, you are abl e to use the Recovery Discs you have created to restore the comp uter to the st ate it was in when you originally received it. T o perform this re storation, follow the steps below: 1. Load the[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 L350/L350D 1. T urn off the computer . 2. T urn on the comp uter and when the TOSHIBA screen appears repeatedly press the F8 key . 3. The Advanced B oot Options menu will be disp layed. Use the arrow keys to select Rep air Y our Computer and press ENTER . 4. Select your preferred keyboard layout and press Next . 5. T o access[...]

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User ’s Manual 4-1 L350/L350D Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the touchpad, optical disc drives, Audio/ Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, the internal modem, wireless communi cation and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for yo ur computer , and CD/DVDs. Using the touc[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Using optical disc drives Operation is the same for all optical di sc dri ves. The full-size drive provides high-performa nce executio n of CD/DVDs-based prog rams. Y ou can run CD/DVDs without an adaptor . When the computer is accessing a CD/DVDs, an indicator on the drive glows. If you have a DVD Super Multi (+-R D[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 L350/L350D 2. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opene d. Figure 4-4 Pulling the draw er open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer . Figure 4-5 Inserting a CD/DVD 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD shou ld lie below the top of the spindl e, flush[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D 5. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place. Figure 4-6 Closing the drawer Removing discs T o remove th e C D /D VD, follow the step s below and refer to below figure. 1. T o pop the drawer partially open, pr ess the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully [...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 L350/L350D 2. The CD/DVD extends slightly over th e sides of the drawer so you can grasp it. Hold the CD/DVD gently and lift it out. Figure 4-7 Removing a CD/DVD 3. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place. Function Buttons This section describes a button func tions. Some models are equ[...]

4-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D W riting CD/DV Ds on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) dri ve Some models are equipped w ith a full -size DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive which can be use d to write dat a to eit h er C D-R/R W or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/- RAM/+R DL/-R DL discs. The following ap plications for writing are supplied: TOSHIBA Disc Creator or Ulead DVD M[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 L350/L350D ■ 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 quali ty of the disc an d the way it is used. ■ There are two t[...]

4-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D ■ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW and DVD-R W , DVD+RW and DVD-RAM disc cannot be recovered. Check the conte nt of the disc carefully before you delete it. If multi ple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive. ■ In writing to a DVD-R/-R DL/-RW , DVD[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 L350/L350D When w riting or re writing Please observe/consider the followi ng when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/RW , DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+R DL/+R W disc. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: ■ Change users in the Windows Vista™ operating system. ■ Operate the computer for any other function, includ[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D T O SHIBA Disc Creator Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD-Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y ou cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator ’s “Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player” function to record [...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 L350/L350D Dat a verification T o verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD/DVD you should follow the steps below before you begin the write/rewri te process: 1. Display the setting dial og box by one of the following two steps: ■ Click the settin g bu tt on ( ) for writing on the main tool b ar [...]

4-12 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from adding video source: 1. Click Star t -> All Programs -> DVD Movie Factory for TOSHIBA -> Ulead DVD Movie Fa ct ory for T OSHIBA Launch er to launch DVD Movie Factory . 2. Click Video Disc -> New Project to invoke 2nd Launcher , choose your project type, then i[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 L350/L350D 2. Before recording the video to DVD ■ When you record DVD disc, pleas e use only discs recommended by the Drive manu fa cturer . ■ Do not set the workin g dri v e to a slow de vi ce lik e a U SB1 .1 har d disk drive or it will fail to write DVD. ■ Do not perform any of th e following actions: ■ Operate the [...]

4-14 User ’s Manual L350/L350D 3. Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherw ise mark the surface of the CD/DVD that contains data. 4. Hold the CD/D VD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole. Fingerprin t s on the surfa ce ca n pr event the drive from properly reading data. 5. Do not expose to direct sunlight, extreme he at or col[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 L350/L350D Using the software The web camera software is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows Vista; if you need to restart it go to Star t -> All Programs -> Camera A ssist ant Softwar e -> Camera Assistant Sof tware . Figure 4-10 Using the Software Capture Still Image Click to see a pre view of the captu[...]

4-16 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Using the microphone Y ou can use a built-in or an externa l mi crophone that connects to the microphone jack to record monau ral sounds into your appli cations. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that suppo rt such functions.(Built-in microphone is provided with some models) Since your comp[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 L350/L350D ■ Bright background light and /or shadow s may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly . In that case, log in using your Win dows password. If recognition of a registra nt fails repeatedly , refer to your computer documentation to learn ways to improve recognition performance. Disclaimer T oshiba does[...]

4-18 User ’s Manual L350/L350D 5. Click the Next button to start image-capturing process. Adjust the position of your face so that it fits within the face-shaped frame. 6. Once your face has been positione d properly , the recording will commence. S tart moving your neck very slightly to the left and right, and then move yo ur neck down and up. 7[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 L350/L350D Windows Logo n via TO SHIBA Face Recognitio n This section explains how to login to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recognition. T wo authentication modes are provided . ■ AUTO Mode Lo gin screen : If the face authentication ti le is selected by default, you can log in without using the keyboa rd or mouse. ■ 1:1 Mode [...]

4-20 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Modem The availability of this feature is de pending on the mod el you purchased. This section describes ho w to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack. Region selection T elecommunication regulatio ns vary from one region to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem?[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 L350/L350D Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary m ouse bu tton to displ ay the following menu. Figure 4-12 The menu list (Wind ows Vist a™) Setting Y ou can enab le or disable the following setti ngs: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts aut omatically when you start up the operating system. Open the Di[...]

4-22 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Connecting T o connect the interna l modem ca ble, follow the steps below . 1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack. Figure 4-13 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal modem cabl e, follow the steps be[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 L350/L350D ■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm (Atheros module type). ■ 1 1a, 1 1b, 1 1g and 1 1n wireless ar e based on IEEE 8 02.1 1a, 802.1 1b, 802.1 1g and 802.1 1n respectively . Th e IEEE 802.1 1n spe cification has not been finalized and is currently in draft r[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual L350/L350D If you used the T ask Bar to disable Wi reless LAN, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable th e system to recognize Wireless LAN. Click Start -> Control Panel -> System and M aintenance -> System -> Device Manager -> Network Adapto rs , and right click the wireless device then c[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 L350/L350D T o connect the LAN cable, follow th e steps below . 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer . 2. Plug one end of the cable into t he LAN jack. Press gently until yo u hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-14 Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of t[...]

4-26 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Moving the computer The computer is d esigned for rugged durability . Howeve r , a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensu re trouble-free operation. ■ Make sure all disk acti vities are termina ted before moving the computer . Check if the Disk indicator and external device indicator [...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 L350/L350D Chapter 5 The Keyboard The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout yo ur computer is configured with. Keyboards for nu merous languages are available. There are four types of keys: typewrite r keys, function ke ys, soft keys, and Windows special keys. T ypewriter keys The [...]

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

User ’s Manual 5-3 L350/L350D Sleep Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to sleep mode. Hibernate Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to hibernation mode. Output Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display device. Brightness do wn Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computer ’s display panel brightness in individual steps. Brightness up Pressing FN[...]

5-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D FN sticky key Y ou ca n use the T oshiba Accessibility U tility to make the FN key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an “F number” key . T o start the T oshiba Accessibility Utility , click Start -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> Accessibility . Window s sp[...]

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

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User ’s Manual 6-1 L350/L350D Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer ’s power resources include the AC adaptor and an internal battery . This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , and power-up mode s. Pow er co n ditio ns The[...]

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

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

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

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

6-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D 8. Never expose the battery pack to abnormal sh ock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack’ s internal protective device will fail, causing it to overheat, explode, ignite or l eak caustic liquids possibly resu lting in death or serious injury . 9. Never let a battery pack become wet. A wet battery p ack will ove[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 L350/L350D 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely . Slee p and hib ernation will not function and data in memory will be lose. Also, the computer might register an incorrect time an d date. In this case, connect the AC adaptor to recharge the batt[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Ti me The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Charging time ( hours) Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the follo wing conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the ba ttery is extr emely hot, i t might not charge a[...]

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

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

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

6-12 User ’s Manual L350/L350D 6. Slide the battery relea se latch to fr ee the battery pack for removal, then lift up th e ba tt ery pack. Figure 6-2 Slide the battery release latch and free the batter y 7. Pull the battery pack forward to remove it. Figure 6-3 Removing the battery pack Battery Release Latch Battery Pack Battery Pa ck For enviro[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 L350/L350D Inst alling the battery p ack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps below . 1. Be sure the computer ’s power is off and all cables are disconnected. 2. Insert the battery pack. Figure 6-4 Installing the battery pack 3. Push the battery pack until it is firmly seated. 4. Slide the battery pack locking latch [...]

6-14 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Power-up modes The computer has the following powe r-up modes: ■ Boot: Computer shuts down without saving data. Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode. ■ Hibernation: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk. ■ Sleep: Data is maintained in the compu ter ’s main memory . Windo ws [...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 L350/L350D Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords. HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup allows you to configure settings for Display , CPU, Boot priority , Keyboard, USB, LAN, General and Password. Accessing HW Setup T o start the util[...]

7-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D General This window displays the BIOS version and co ntains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version and date. Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. T o enter a user password: 1. Select Registered to display the fol l[...]

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

7-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer . The Boot Priority Options settin g will be like the following Y ou can overri de the settings and manually select a boo t de vice by pressing one of the fol lowing keys while the computer is booting: This procedure does not a[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 L350/L350D Keyboard Wa ke -up on Keyb oa rd 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 ef fective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in sleep mode. USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disabl e USB Legacy Emul[...]

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

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

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

8-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Installing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC card T o install the memory card, follow the steps below . 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 8-3 Inserting the memory card Multiple Digital Media Card Slot SD/SDHC/MS/MS PRO/ MMC CARD* *The shape of the card depends on which type you purc[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 L350/L350D Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/ MS Pro/MMC card T o remove the memory ca rd, follow the steps below . 1. In Windows Vista™, open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the inserted memo ry card. 2. Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it. 3. Grasp the card and remove it. Figure 8-4[...]

8-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Mem ory e xp ansion Y ou can install additi onal memory in the computer ’s memory module to increase the am ount of RAM. Inst alling memo ry m odule T o install a memory module follow the steps below : 1. T urn the computer off in boot mode. Refer to the T urning of f th e po wer section in Chapter 3. 2. Remove all[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 L350/L350D 6. Insert the memory module into the connector on the computer . Press the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid connecti on. 7. Push the module down so that it lies fl at and is secured by two latches. Figure 8-6 Inserting the memory mod ule Figure 8-7 Pushing the memory module down 8. Seat the cover and sec[...]

8-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Removing memory module T o remove a memo ry modu le follow the steps below : 1. T urn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer . 2. T urn the computer upside down and remove the battery pa ck (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes .) 3. Remove one screw securing the memory modul e cover[...]

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

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

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 L350/L350D Settings for audio on HDM I T o set the audio device to use the HDMI, follow the steps below . 1. Click Start . 2. Click Control Panel . 3. Click Hardware and Sound . 4. Click Sound . 5. Click Playback tab . 6. Click HDMI Device . 7. Click the Set Default button. T o set the audio device to use internal speaker , f[...]

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

9-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D ■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connecto rs for loose pins. ■ Check that your diskette is correctly inse rted and that the diskette’s write protect tab is correctly set. Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent erro r log. This will help you describe your problems to [...]

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

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

User ’s Manual 9-5 L350/L350D Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN indicator as well as the battery indicator . For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes . Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t power the computer The battery may be discharged - connect the AC adaptor t[...]

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

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

9-8 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Diskette drive Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software’s needs. Check the CD/DVD’s documentation. Check the type of CD/ DVD you are using. Refe r to Chapter 1, Introducti on , for mor[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 L350/L350D Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouchpad Problem Pro cedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and [...]

9-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D USB mouse This section applies only with Windo ws Vista™ operating systems. ExpressCard Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 L350/L350D SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . External monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to yo ur monitor ’s documentation. Problem Pro cedure Memory card error occurs Reseat the memory card to make sure it is firmly connected. Check the card’s documentation. Y ou [...]

9-12 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Sound system USB Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust th e volume con trol dial. Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. Check Windows Device Manager . Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I/O ad[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 L350/L350D Modem Problem Pro cedure Communication software can’t initialize modem Make sure the computer ’s internal modem settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem Options in the Control Pa nel. Y ou can hear a dial tone but can’t make a call If the call is going through a PBX machine, make sure the communication a[...]

9-14 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Sleep/Hibernation LAN Wireless LA N If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wirele ss communication, re fer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure The system will not en ter sleep/hibernation Is Windows Media Player open? The system [...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 L350/L350D Recovery discs T OSHIBA sup port If you require any additional help using your compu te r or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it [...]

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

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

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

10-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Copy protecti on Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media. Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration. LCD brightness and eye strain Y our LCD display ha s a brightness appro achin g th at of a TV device. We recommend that you adjus[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 L350/L350D Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Environme nt al requirements Power requirem ent s Operating Non-o perating Ambient temperatu re 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C Relative humidity 20% to 80 % 1 0% to 90% Altitude (from sea level) 0 to 3,0 00 mete rs 0 to 10,[...]

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

User ’s Manual B-1 L350/L350D Appendix B Display Controller Display controller The display controller in te rprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pixels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for the internal LCD an[...]

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User ’s Manual C-1 L350/L350D Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wirel ess LAN netw ork up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card specifications Form Factor ■ Mini Card Comp atibility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard fo r Wi reless LANs ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi -Fi Alliance. The [...]

C-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D Radio characteris tics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purchased ■ T ype o f product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulation s. Although Wireless LAN wireless netwo rki ng prod ucts have been designed for operation[...]

User ’s Manual C-3 L350/L350D Supported frequency s ub-bands Subject to the radio regulatio ns that apply in your country/region, your Wireless LAN card may sup port a different set of 5 GHz/2.4 GHz channels. Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in you r country/region[...]

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

User ’s Manual D-1 L350/L350D Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various international AC power outlets. Power cords need to meet the local standards and the specifications liste d as below: Certification agencies In Europe, two condu ctors power cord s must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H0[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D For the United S tates and Canada, two pin plug configu r ation must be 2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V); while three pin be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as designated in the U.S. Na ti onal Electrical code handbo ok and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II. The following illustratio ns sh ow the plug shapes for USA, Aus[...]

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

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

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

Glossary-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D HDD: hard disk drive IDE: integrated drive electronics I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting d iode LSI: large scale inte gration MB: megabyte OCR: optica l character recogn ition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 L350/L350D analog signal: A si gna l whose characteristics such as ampli tude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. V o ice communica tions are analog signals. ANSI: American National S tandards Institute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a varie[...]

Glossary-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D byte: The repres entation of a single char acter. A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit; al so the smallest addressa ble unit within the system. C cache memor y: High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory , it [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 L350/L350D components: Elements or part s (of a system) which make up the whole (system). Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to tra nsmit images, e.g. from a VCR to a TV . computer prog ram: A set of instruction s written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result. computer system: A comb[...]

Glossary-6 User ’s Manual L350/L350D dialog box: A wi ndow that accepts user inpu t to make system settings or record other information. Digital Audio: An audio compression st andard that enables high-quality transmission and real-time playback of sound files. disk drive: The device that rando mly accesses informati on on a disk and copies it to [...]

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

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

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 L350/L350D J jumper: A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit. K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; often used as equ ivalent to 1024, or 2 ra ised to the 10th power . See also byte and kilobyte. KB: See kilobyte. keyboa[...]

Glossary-10 User ’s Manual L350/L350D modem: Derived from modulator/demod ulat or , a device that converts (modulates) digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data (demodul ates) to digital format whe re received. monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characte rs or g[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 L350/L350D pa r i t y : 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values (integers) both of which are either on or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial communications, an error detection bit that i s added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd. Parity can be set to none, odd, o r [...]

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

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

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User ’s Manual Index-1 L350/L350D Index A AC adaptor, 1-5, 2-4, A-1 DC IN 19V port, 2-4 additional, 1-12, 8-9 connecting, 3-2 problems, 9-4 safety instructions, -iii, -xviii ASCII characters, 5-5 Auto power on, See Power B Battery charging, 6-7 indicator, 2- 10 life, 10-2 monitoring capacity, 6-9 real time clock, 6-4 Real Time Clock battery, 1-5,[...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual L350/L350D E ExpressCard, 1-5 location of slots, 2-2 overheating, -xviii problems, 9-10 using, 8-2 External monitor, 8-9 controlle, B-1 HW Setup, 7-3 port, 1-5 problems, 9-11 F FN + 1 (TOSHIBA zooming utility reduce), 5-4 FN + 2 (TOSHIBA zooming utility enlarge), 5-4 FN + ESC (sound mute), 5-2 FN + F1 (lock), 5-2 FN + F2 (p[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 L350/L350D L LAN, 1-6, 4-24 cable types, 4-24 connecting, 4-24 disconnecting, 4-25 indicator, 4- 25 Lock, security, See Security lock M Main battery, See Ba ttery pack Memory, 1-2, 10-2 expansion, 1-12, 8-6 installing module, 8-6 removing module, 8-8 Microphone, 1-5 problems, 9-12 using, 4-16 Microprocessor, See Processor M[...]

Index-4 User ’s Manual L350/L350D R Real Time Clock battery, See Battery Recovery Discs, 3-10 Recovery hard d isk drive, 3-8, 3-10 Restarting the computer, 3-7 S Security lock attaching, 8-11 location, 2-4 using, 8-11 Sleep mode, 1-9 problems, 9-14 setting, 3-6 Sound system, 1-6 headphone, 1-5, 2-2 microphone, 2-2, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 speaker, 2-7 volu[...]