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Power and Power-Up Modes

Power indicators

As shown in the above table, the

Battery

and

Power

indicators on the

system indicator alert you to the computer’s operating capability and

battery charge status.

Battery indicator

Check the

Battery

indicator to determine the status of the battery pack.

The following indicator lights indicate the battery status:

Power indicator

Check the

Power

indicator to determine the power status:

Flashing orange

The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must

be connected to recharge the battery.

Orange

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and

charging the battery.

White/Green

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the

battery is fully charged.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does

not light.

If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will

stop and the battery indicator will go out. When the battery’s temperature

falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This occurs whether the

computer's power is on or off.

White/Green

Indicates power is being supplied to the

computer and the computer is turned on.

Blinking orange

Indicates power is being supplied to the

computer while the computer is in Sleep Mode.

The indicator turns on for one second and off for

two seconds.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does

not light.

Summary of Contents for P300 Series

Page 1: ...computers toshiba europe com User s Manual P300 P300D Series ...

Page 2: ...n mode switching functions e g Wide mode Wide Zoom mode etc of this product to display enlarged images video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these to the public Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the P300 P300D Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manu...

Page 3: ...f Eastman Kodak Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual Safety lnstructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your computer When Using Your Computer Do...

Page 4: ...AC adapter from the electrical outlet To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm When setting up the computer for work place it on a level surface EU Declaration of Conformity CE compliance This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with Radio Equipmen...

Page 5: ...sonnel regarding restrictions of use Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved or the use is restricted are not the responsibility of Toshiba Corporation The consequences of the use of this product in those working environments may be Interference with other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area Malfunction of or data loss fr...

Page 6: ...ate collection of products and batteries you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country please visit our website http eu computers toshiba europe com or contact your local city offi...

Page 7: ...to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode TOSHIBA recommends that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your com...

Page 8: ...ive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do...

Page 9: ...lease read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 10: ...t please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 11: ...ease read this instruction manual carefully and retainfor future reference should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location see service procedure Use of controls or adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 12: ...nleitung sorgfältig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1 hv...

Page 13: ...ated in this manual Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case OBS Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1 VAROITUS Suojakoteloa si saa avata Laite sisältää laserdiodin j...

Page 14: ... adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as ai...

Page 15: ...itive to heat as the material could become damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer s components or otherwise cause it to malfunction ExpressCard overheating Some PC and ExpressCards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the dev...

Page 16: ... Right side 2 4 Backside 2 5 Underside 2 6 Front with the display open 2 7 Optical Disc Drive 2 9 AC adaptor 2 10 Remote controller Provided with some models 2 12 Chapter 3 Getting Started Installing the battery pack 3 1 Connecting the AC adaptor 3 2 Opening the display 3 4 Turning on the power 3 4 Windows Vista setup 3 5 Turning off the power 3 5 Restarting the computer 3 8 System Recovery Option...

Page 17: ...Factory for TOSHIBA 4 24 Media care 4 26 Modem 4 27 Using the FM tuner 4 30 Wireless communications 4 30 LAN 4 33 Cleaning the computer 4 34 Moving the computer 4 34 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5 1 F1 F12 function keys 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 5 2 Hot keys 5 2 Windows special keys 5 4 Generating ASCII characters 5 4 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 6 1 Power ...

Page 18: ... monitor 8 9 Television 8 10 HDMI optional 8 11 i LINK IEEE1394 8 12 eSATA External Serial ATA 8 14 Security lock 8 15 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9 1 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 TOSHIBA support 9 17 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix E Legal Footnotes Appendix F If your comput...

Page 19: ...ue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Specifications section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computer If you are going to install ExpressCards or connect external devices such as a monitor be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Man...

Page 20: ...his manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parenthesis following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator pan...

Page 21: ...e face you see to the left ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your eq...

Page 22: ...and power cord Modular cable for modem provided with some models Software Microsoft Windows Vista The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Internet Explorer TOSHIBA Value Added Package TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Supervisor Password TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you ...

Page 23: ...Series Personal Computer User s Manual P300 P300D Series Quickstart Warranty Information Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Features Please visit your region s web site for the configuration details of the model that you have purchased Processor If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Built in Depend on the model you purchased Please visit your region s we...

Page 24: ...derably less and will vary by model and system configuration Your computer supports a maximum physical memory RAM of 4 GB If your configuration has two 2 GB memory modules only approximately 3 GB will be reported This is not a wrong display but a technical limitation of chipset CPU and BIOS In addition a 32 bit operating system can not address more than 4 GB of memory The reason is that various sy...

Page 25: ... 256 MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 model External 256 512 MB Battery Pack Your computer is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack RTC Battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock and calendar AC Adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord Because it is universal it ca...

Page 26: ...age capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary Hard disk Drive Depend on the model you purchased 120 GB 160 GB 200 GB 250 GB 320 GB 400 GB 500 GB Other hard disk drives may be introduced in the future Computers in this...

Page 27: ...at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R s at up to 24 speed CD RW s at up to 16 speed DVD R s at maximum 8 speed DVD RW s at maximum 6 speed DVD R s at maximum 8 speed DVD RW s at maximum 8 speed DVD R DL discs at maximum 6 speed and DVD R DL discs at maximun 4 speed and DVD RAM discs at maximum 5 speed It supports the following formats DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DL DVD R...

Page 28: ...This HDMI jack allows you to connect external display audio devices Provided with some models Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 eSATA USB combo port eSATA USB combo port port supports the USB 2 0 and the eSATA funct...

Page 29: ...s jack outputs analog audio signals This jack can be used also as S P DIF jack and enables connection of optical digital correspondence apparatus Microphone Jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Modem Where present it provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 V 92 The speed of data transfer and f...

Page 30: ...based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Bluetooth Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers Bluetooth provides fast reliable and secure wireless communication in a small ...

Page 31: ... the Power Options System Automatic Sleep Mode Hibernation 1 This feature automatically shuts down the system into Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time This can be specified in the Power Options Intelligent Power Supply 1 A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge and calculates the remaining bat...

Page 32: ... you can continue working right where you left off 1 Click Control Panel System and Maintenance and then click Power Options TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the Windows Desktop or the zoom factor associated with specific supported app...

Page 33: ...terface that provides easy access to help and services HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with your computer and the peripherals you use To start the utility double click the TOSHIBA Assist on your desktop select OPTIMIZE tab and click TOSHIBA Hardware Settings Power On Password Two levels of password security supervisor and user are avail...

Page 34: ...ontrol Panel System and Maintenance and then click Power Options FingerPrint utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints depending on the model purchased By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Just by swiping the finger against ...

Page 35: ...and more Simply scan your business cards and Presto BizCard automatically saves the data and image for each card Different viewing modes are available for easy searching editing creating and sorting You can share information with desktop organizers contact managers personal information managers PIMs and personal digital assistants PDAs You can also print ID badges mailing labels and stickers Provi...

Page 36: ...Use only PC2 5300 or PC2 6400 compatible DDRII memory modules See your TOSHIBA dealer for details The availability of DDRII depends on the model you purchased Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare to increase your computer operating time AC Adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchas...

Page 37: ...tivity LED Wireless Communication Switch Multiple Digital Media Card Slot DC in LED Power LED Disk LED Battery LED Multiple Digital Media Card Slot LED Volume Dial Microphone Jack Headphone S P DIF jack Infrared Receiver Window Wireless Communication Switch The Wireless Communication Switch turns on the wireless networking transceiver Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the wire...

Page 38: ...the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot is accessed Provided with some models Wireless Activity LED Indicates whether the wireless LAN or Bluetooth is active or not Provided with some models Infrared Receiver Window An infrared receiver window is provided with some models This is a sensor window that receives signals from the remote control which is provided with your computer Multiple Digital Media ...

Page 39: ...omputer s circuitry eSATA eSATA USB combo port eSATA USB combo port supports the USB 2 0 and the eSATA function Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to the USB 2 0 standard are provided The ports with the icon have USB Sleep and Charge function ExpressCard Slot This slot allows you to insert an ExpressCard An ExpressCard is a small modular add in card technology bas...

Page 40: ...Security Lock DC in 19V Jack ODD Indicator The ODD indicator glows amber when the computer accesses the optical disc drive Eject Button Press this button to open the ODD tray Security Lock A security cable attaches to this port The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Universal Serial Bus ports which comply ...

Page 41: ... FM antenna Depends on the model you purchased Emergency Eject Hole In the event that the disc drive becomes inexplicably locked or stops responding press this button to force a manual ejection of the ODD tray DC IN 19V Jack The AC adaptor connects to this socket Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer ...

Page 42: ...er protects two memory module sockets one or two modules are pre installed Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8 Optional Devices Hard Disk Cover This cover protects the hard disk Battery Pack Lock Slide this lock to prepare the battery pack for removal Battery Pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack r...

Page 43: ...era LED Built in microphone Wireless LAN Antenna Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Display Screen The LCD displays high contrast text and graphics Refer to Appendix B Display Controller When the computer operates o...

Page 44: ...models Next Button Skips forward to the next track chapter or digital file Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Provided with some models TouchPad A TouchPad located in the centre of the palm rest is used to control the on screen pointer Fingerprint Sensor Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled Log on to Windows and access a sec...

Page 45: ...efer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once Use either 1 2 or 4 multi speed CD RW discs or high speed 4 to 10 speed discs The write speed of the ultra speed CD RW discs Ultra speed is available on the DVD ROM CD R RW drive only is a maximum of 24 speed DVDs DVD R DVD R DVD R DL a...

Page 46: ... 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any country region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details The read speed is slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 6 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed max...

Page 47: ... adaptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor or other types of AC Adaptors may have a different voltage which could cause damage to your computer computer failure and or possible data loss TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage computer failure and or data loss caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Use only the AC adaptor supplied as an accessory Other AC adaptors have diffe...

Page 48: ...troller you can Navigate and control all Media Center windows Control the video Place the computer in and out of Sleep mode Slim size remote controller CD DVD button Press this button to launch an application program that allows Windows Media Player DVD Video Player Brightness down Decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Brightness up Increases the computer s display ...

Page 49: ... Decreases the volume while viewing DVDs or replaying CDs DVD menu Opens the main menu on a DVD movie if available Arrows Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows OK Selects the desired action or window option It acts like the ENTER Key LED on off Pressing this button to switch the lighting of indicators Mute Turns your computer sound off Back Displays the previous window More info...

Page 50: ...ribed below Replay Moves media backward seven seconds for videos one music track or one DVD chapter at a time Stop Stops the media currently playing Skip Moves media forward 30 seconds for videos one music track or one DVD chapter The remote controller is designed specifically for this computer Some application programs may not support remote control functions Distance Within 5 meters from the inf...

Page 51: ... not work correctly in the following cases When an obstacle stands between the infrared receiver window of your computer and the remote controller When direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light strikes the infrared receiver window When the infrared receiver window or the infrared emission part of the remote controller is dirty When other computers which use an infrared remote controller are used...

Page 52: ...gned or Do not recharge heat disassemble or short the battery or put it into a fire or flame Do not use a battery whose recommended expiration date has been reached or which is completely discharged Do not use different types of batteries or old and new batteries at the same time Do not carry the battery together with metal necklaces hairpins or other metal accessories When storing or disposing of...

Page 53: ...sure to place the batteries with correct polarities Press the battery down to the stopper then push it forward to fit into the battery case Inserting the batteries 3 Close the battery cover Close the cover securely until it clicks Closing the battery cover Replacing the batteries When the batteries in the remote controller reach the end of their life the remote controller may not operate correctly...

Page 54: ... until it clicks Placing slim size remote controller Inserting a slim size remote controller To insert the slim size remote controller follow the steps below 1 Make sure the ExpressCard slot is empty 2 Set the front side upward and insert the slim size remote controller Inserting the slim size remote controller 3 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Remove a slim size remote controller To remo...

Page 55: ...the computer 3 Insert the battery pack The Battery Release Latch clicks into place Be sure also to read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability All users should be sure to read the section Windows Vista setup The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed o...

Page 56: ...d to be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery Pack Lock Battery Release Latch Refer to Removing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for removin...

Page 57: ...daptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC o...

Page 58: ...ay Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Refer to the section...

Page 59: ... mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped then remove the CD DVDs 3 Click then click the arrow icon located in the power management button From the pull down menu choose Shut Down 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices Be sure to read the Windows ...

Page 60: ...stem and Maintenance Power Options Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options To restore operation from Sleep Mode press the power button or press any key The latter action works only if Wake up on Keyboard is enabled ...

Page 61: ... Mode feature provides the following benefits Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate feature You can also ena...

Page 62: ...ion Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the disk indicator will light After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk turn off the power to any peripheral devices Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if You change certai...

Page 63: ...tent for more information about Startup Repair The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair problems The procedure is as follows Follow the instructions shown on the on screen menu 1 Turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer and when the TOSHIBA screen appears repeatedly press the F8 key 3 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select Repair You...

Page 64: ... be created Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc Creator Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write to the disc when the virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disa...

Page 65: ... may find a folder HDDRecovery This folder stores files which can be used to recover your system to the originally installed factory state If you subsequently set up your hard disk drive again do not change delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual otherwise you may find that space for the required software is not available In addition if you use a third party partiti...

Page 66: ...process please log on as an enabled user with sufficent rights 6 Click TOSHIBA HDD Recovery on the System Recovery Options screen 7 Follow the on screen instructions on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery dialog The computer will be restored to its factory state Be sure to connect the AC adaptor otherwise you may run out of battery during the recovery process When you reinstall the Windows operating system t...

Page 67: ...ad To use the TouchPad simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go TouchPad and TouchPad control buttons Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other functio...

Page 68: ...n booting up the computer How to swipe the finger Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication failures 1 Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you 2 While lightly touching the sensor swipe the finger towards you until the sensor ...

Page 69: ...ity Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition Avoid swiping with the finger stiff or pressed on too hard Fingerprint reading may fail if the center of the fingerprint is not touching on the sensor or when finger is swiped while pressing hard Make sure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor befo...

Page 70: ...ay lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification Check sliding position and speed Fingerprint data is enrolled up to 30 34 Fing...

Page 71: ...he fingerprint data or the information registered to Password Bank Please use Import Export menu on Fingerprint Software Management Please also refer to the fingerprint utility Help file for more information You can start it using the following method Click Start point to All Programs point to TrueSuite Access Manager and click Document Click Start point to All Programs point to TrueSuite Access M...

Page 72: ...ngerprint images Click OK and repeat steps 3 4 5 and 6 with another finger Windows logon via fingerprint authentication In place of the usual Windows logon by ID and password fingerprint authentication also allows logon to Windows This is useful especially when many users are using the PCs as user selection can be skipped Fingerprint authentication procedure 1 Start up the computer 2 The Logon Aut...

Page 73: ...ettings 1 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor Or enter Windows password and click Next 2 Click settings 3 The Administrator Settings screen is displayed Place a checkmark in Enable Pre OS Fingerprint Authentication and click OK The modified configuration for fingerprint Pre OS feature becomes effective the next time the system is booted up It is necessary to register the User Password ...

Page 74: ... your finger across the fingerprint sensor Or enter Windows password and click Next 2 Click settings 3 The Administrator Settings screen is displayed Place a checkmark in Enable Pre OS Fingerprint Authentication 4 Then place a checkmark in Enable Single Sign On Fingerprint Authentication and click OK The modified configuration for the fingerprint Single Sign On feature becomes effective the next t...

Page 75: ...atible ports However some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power DC5V As for the specifications of the external devices please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use Using the USB sleep and charge function to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers If ...

Page 76: ...g 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 Start All Programs Camera Assistant Software Camera Assistant Software Please unstick the protective plastic film before using the Web Camera Built in microphone Web Camera LED Web Camera Lens Capture Still Images Video Recording Audio Recording Function Display Window C...

Page 77: ...ing the Master Volume panel Capture Still Images Click to see a preview of the captured image you can also e mail the image Video Recording Click to prepare for recording Click again to start recording One more to stop recording and see preview of the video Audio Recording Click to start recording click again to stop and listen to a preview of the audio Function Access additional functions About P...

Page 78: ... THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF When using the feature Log Record function of the Toshiba Face Recognition software please make sure that the usage is in line with applicable legal requirements especially data protection laws in your country of usage as well as with company internal regulations if any TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identi...

Page 79: ... picture while moving your neck slightly to the left and right 5 Now take a picture while moving your neck down and up Click the Back button to practice the guide once more 6 Click the Next button to start image capturing process Adjust the position of your face so that it fits within the face shaped frame 7 Once your face has been positioned properly the recording will commence Start moving your ...

Page 80: ...want the data to be deleted click the No button and you will then be returned to the Management screen Clicking on the Yes button will remove the selected user from the Management screen How to launch the help file For further information on this utility please refer to help file 1 To launch the help file click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Face Recognition Help Windows Logon via TO...

Page 81: ... Please turn your face to the camera will be displayed 7 Verification will be performed If the authentication is successful the image data taken in step 6 will be faded in and placed over one another If an error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen 8 Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows Using the optical dis...

Page 82: ... open the drawer slightly Pressing the eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the disc drive s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button Manual release with the eject hole Eject Button ...

Page 83: ...User s Manual 4 17 Operating Basics 2 Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Pulling the drawer open 3 Place the disc label side up in the drawer Inserting a disc ...

Page 84: ...ll extend slightly over the disc tray Therefore you will need to turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the tray After seating the disc however make sure it lies flat as shown in the figure above Do not touch the laser lens Doing so could cause misalignment Keep foreign matter from entering the drive Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris before closing the drive...

Page 85: ...the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the disc drive Wait for the optical media drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the disc is spinning when you open the drawer wait for it to stop before you remove it When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the disc has stopped spi...

Page 86: ...llowing manufacturers of CD R RW and DVD R R RW RW RAM discs However in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Some models in this series are equipped with Writing CD DVD with the DVD Super Multi drive CD R TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBIS...

Page 87: ...ered Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it If multiple 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 RW DVD R RW or DVD RAM disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be fille...

Page 88: ... rewriting Change users in the Windows Vista operating system Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or TouchPad or closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the computer Install remove or connect external devices including the following ExpressCard USB devices external display optical digital devices U...

Page 89: ...ator Audio CD function to record music to the DVD R RW or DVD R RW media Do not use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to copy DVD Video and DVD ROM with copyright protection DVD RAM media cannot be backed up with the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot back up a CD ROM or CD R RW to DVD R RW or DVD R RW using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You c...

Page 90: ...g on the main toolbar in the Data Disc mode Select Setting for Each Mode Data Disc in the Setting menu 2 Mark the Verify written data check box 3 Select File Open or Full Compare mode 4 Click the OK button How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information Video You can record video using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Wh...

Page 91: ...ng digital video Log in with Administrator rights to use MovieFactory Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using MovieFactory Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features While you are editing DVD you can display previews However if another application is running the preview might not display properly MovieFactory cannot edit or play copy protected conten...

Page 92: ...ot be written in VR format Not support to output VCD and SVCD format 3 About Straight to Disc Not support to record on DVD R R disc Not support to record DVD VR format by HDV HDV support to burn DVD Video only DVD VR format not support to add Menu 4 About recorded DVDs Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RAM discs When playing your rec...

Page 93: ...A Networking and click Modem Region Select 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Task Bar Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 3 Select a region from the region menu or a telephony...

Page 94: ...t for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for you...

Page 95: ... 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector 2 In the same way pull the cable s other connector out of the computer The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to connect a modem Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to the computer In case of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack Do not connect the mod...

Page 96: ...etooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation possibly resulting in serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality Always turn off Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality if the computer is near automatic contr...

Page 97: ...ross the Wireless LAN which may cause intrusion eavesdropping and the loss or destruction of stored data TOSHIBA strongly recommend the customer to enable the encryption function TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of Wireless LAN and the damage thereof Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA depends on the model purchased Please note that this software is specificall...

Page 98: ...Slid the Switch to turn it on and turn it off Wireless activity LED The wireless activity LED indicates the status of the wireless communication functions If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN you will need to restart the computer to re enable it Alternatively you can also follow this procedure 1 In the Control Panel click System and Maintenance 2 Click the Device Manager The Device Man...

Page 99: ...able Connecting LAN cable To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place Connecting the LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector Check with your LAN administrator before connectin...

Page 100: ...e Grand Tour Left side Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the HDD indicator on the computer If a CD DVD is in the drives remove it Also make sure the disc tray is securely closed Turn off shut ...

Page 101: ...This could cause damage to your computer and or ExpressCard resulting in product failure Use the carrying case when transporting the computer When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions ...

Page 102: ...ences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter The uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangea...

Page 103: ...o the section Soft keys Fn key combinations in this chapter The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using Soft keys Fn key combinations The Fn function is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard A 101 key enhanced keyboard layout Press...

Page 104: ...ay device Brightness decreases Turns the monitor brightness down Brightness increases Turns the monitor brightness up Wireless Switches the active wireless devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on TouchPad Enables or disables the Touch Pad function Zoom Changes the display resolution Default resolution for simultaneous mode is set to 1024 768 If you connect an RGB Monitor that i...

Page 105: ...l keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows Windows logo key activates the start menu and the other the application key has the same function as the secondary mouse button This key activates the Windows start menu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard ...

Page 106: ...led and what the charge level is for the battery Table Power conditions Power on Power off no operation Universal AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates LED Battery white green LED Battery white green Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Quick Charge LED Battery orange Quick charge LED Battery orange No battery installed Operates No charge LED Battery off No charge LED Batt...

Page 107: ... AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery White Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out When the battery s temperature falls to a normal range charge will resume This occurs ...

Page 108: ...rged Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power through an AC adaptor for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the Battery indicator may not indicate a low battery condition The battery pack is a lithium ion batte...

Page 109: ...r will be rebooted Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance The computer s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and shoul...

Page 110: ...njury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack 4 Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object Never strike it with a hammer or other object Never step on it 5 Never try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that described in the User s manua...

Page 111: ...charging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data 2 Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling centre to save resources and prevent environmental damage Cover the termi...

Page 112: ...a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Use o...

Page 113: ...omatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows blue Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods Clicking the battery icon on the task bar Via the Windows Mobility Center window Leaving the AC adaptor connected wi...

Page 114: ... using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Extendin...

Page 115: ...nge shortly after fully recharging the battery the battery pack needs to be replaced You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery follow the steps below 1 Save your work 2 Turn the compu...

Page 116: ...ition Securing the battery pack Battery Pack Lock Battery Release Latch Battery pack The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Do not touch the latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured b...

Page 117: ... steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message appears 2 Enter the password 3 Press Enter Power up modes The computer has the following power up modes Boot Mode Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode Hibernation Mode Data in memory is saved to the hard disk Sleep Mode Data is maintained...

Page 118: ... the panel power turns on in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode but not in boot mode System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down Windows do not close the display until the shut down function is completed ...

Page 119: ...w The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Password Display Boot Priority Keyboard USB and LAN There are also these three buttons General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your ch...

Page 120: ...his setting is only available on Standard VGA mode and not available on Windows Desktop Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer To select the boot drive you want follow the steps below 1 Boot up your computer and press F12 to enter the boot menu 2 The boot select screen will be displayed Hard disk Drive CD DVD FDD and LAN 3 Use the upper lower cur...

Page 121: ...harge function section in Chapter 4 The default setting in BIOS Setup is Disabled Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use of this function There are two modes Mode 1 and Mode 2 in Enabled For normal use set the setting to Mode 1 LAN Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard function Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard funct...

Page 122: ...User s Manual 7 4 HW Setup ...

Page 123: ...dia Card MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK PRO xD xD Picture Card cards Memory expansion Power devices Additional battery pack Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices External monitor Other Security lock ExpressCard The computer is equipped with a expansion slot that can accommodate or one ExpressCard The ExpressCard expansion slot can accommodate two standard module formats anExpressCard 34 module and a...

Page 124: ...mputer s power is on Inserting the ExpressCard After inserting the card refer to the card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card Removing an ExpressCard To remove the ExpressCard follow the steps below 1 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Click the ExpressCard you want to remove 3 Press the ExpressCard once to extend...

Page 125: ...rds let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants which use flash memory ExpressCard Card Type Capacities SD up to 2 GB SDHC up to 16 GB MMC up to 2 GB MEMORY STICK up to 128 MB 256 MB 128 MB x 2 MEMORY STICK PRO up to 4 GB xD up to 2 GB Keep foreign objects out of the memory card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry D...

Page 126: ...that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot For more details on using memory cards see manuals accompanying the cards The Logo of SD memory card is The Logo of SDHC memory card is Be sure the memory card is oriented properly before you insert it If Windows fails to read the card remove it then re insert it The multiple digital media card slot only accepts one ty...

Page 127: ... so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot 4 Do not leave a memory card partially inserted in the slot Press the memory card until you hear it click into place Make sure the memory card indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lo...

Page 128: ... securing the memory module cover 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module Also data will be lost a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down using the Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode When i...

Page 129: ...module Installing the memory module 8 Seat the cover and secure it with the screws 9 Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 10 Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized Open System in the Control Panel and click the General tab Memory Module Cover Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors m...

Page 130: ...y module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Be sure the power is off and all cables are disconnected from the computer 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery and the screws securing the memory module cover 3 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 4 Lift one side of the insulator and push the latches to the outside to release the module A s...

Page 131: ...Modes Additional AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer The computer supports several video modes Refer to Appendix B Display Contr...

Page 132: ...ress Fn F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting Television A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer To connect a television follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Use a video cable not sup...

Page 133: ...nto the HDMI out port on your computer Setting for display video on HDMI To view video on the HDMI device be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface monitors has not been confirmed some HDMI monitors may not function properly Be Sure to use the Fn F5 hot keys to select the displ...

Page 134: ...of your data before transferring it to the computer There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data 2 Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destro...

Page 135: ...mpatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed c Use S100 S200 or S400 cables no longer than three meters d Some devices might not support sleep or automatic off functions e Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed f When multiple IEEE1394 devices are connect...

Page 136: ... aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins If you connect an eSATA device after the computer has already been turned on it will take about ten seconds for it to be recognized by the computer Do not attempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive before this period has elapsed A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to...

Page 137: ... connector out from within the computer s eSATA USB combo port Security lock Security locks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer The computer has a security lock slot on the left side Attach one end of the cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot 1 Turn the computer so the left side faces you 2 Al...

Page 138: ...e a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary chec...

Page 139: ...ll connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are they long or short Are they high pitched or low Is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you ca...

Page 140: ...er tries to load the operating system depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHIBA HW Setup program If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message Tur...

Page 141: ...ature and still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your dealer AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the Battery indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modesfor more information Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery check the Battery indicator For information on indicator and battery operation refer ...

Page 142: ... hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery Make sure it is securely seated Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 m...

Page 143: ...file invisible to the operating system but the data can still be read by specialized utilities If you dispose of the PC please delete all the data on its hard disk drive Doing so prevents unauthorized use of such data To ensure your data is not used for unauthorized purposes you can Physically destroy the hard disk drive Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all data Take the hard disk dri...

Page 144: ...riority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Refer to your software s documentation to determine if the software is causing the difficulty Run the diagnostic test Contact your dealer if the problems continue Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive There may be a problem with your operating system files Ref...

Page 145: ... neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details on cleaning 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 documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R ...

Page 146: ... your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure 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 return to its normal shape and try again to move it Double tapping does not work Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 To access this utility click Control Panel Hardware and Sound ...

Page 147: ...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 try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Double clicking does not work Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 To access this utility click Control Panel Hardware and ...

Page 148: ...ructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure USB device does not work Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows Vista documentation for information on checking the drivers If problems persist contact your dealer ...

Page 149: ...e USB Sleep and Charge function In this case please try one or more of the following methods Change a mode setting of Enabled by the HW Setup Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected If this function can not be still used change the setting to Disabled in the BIOS Setup and stop using the function The battery depletes quickly even when I have turned OFF the power of the computer ...

Page 150: ... Setup The USB WakeUp function does not work When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled in the HW Setup the USB WakeUp function does not work for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function In that case use an USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon or change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting to Disabled in the HW Setup Problem Proce...

Page 151: ... and make sure it is not set for the internal display Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Communication software can t initialize modem Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Properties in the Control Panel You can hear a ...

Page 152: ...play becomes garbled during a communication In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer Check the flow control and communication protocol You cannot receive an incoming call Check the rings before auto answer setting in your communications application You can also use the ATS0 command If problems persist contact your dealer Probl...

Page 153: ...e logon by using the keyboard to input the password for the time being If problems persist contact your dealer Fingerprint Pre OS feature or Single Sign On feature cannot be enabled Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register the User Password if it was not registered Fingerprint Pre OS feature does not work Make sure you have enroll finger in windows account Set the User Password by using TOSHIBA HW ...

Page 154: ...iew troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and ...

Page 155: ...g Ambient temperature 5 C to 35 C 20 C to 60 C Relative humidity 20 to 80 10 to 90 Altitude from sea level 0 to 3 000 meters 0 to 10 000 meters AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 19 VDC Network control unit NCU Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line analog only Type of dialling Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA 578 commands Monitor function Computer ...

Page 156: ...ception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps Transmitting level 10 dBm Receiving level 10 to 40 dBm Input output impedance 600 ohms 30 Err...

Page 157: ...de which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colours that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all SVGA and XGA modes the most widely used industry standards Some of display modes might not be supported depending on the external...

Page 158: ...a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment Form Factor Mini PCI TypeIII Compatibility IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating System Microsoft Windows Networking Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledge...

Page 159: ...the countries regions your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B G and draft N 1 Check if these channels can be used in your country region R F Frequency Band 2 4GHz 2400 2497 MHz for 8...

Page 160: ...tically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required In a Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Acce...

Page 161: ...ited States and Canada plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250 V or 1 15P 125 V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II Length Minimum 1 7 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type...

Page 162: ...s The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe Approved by the appropriate agency ...

Page 163: ...Performance Legal Footnotes CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections use of complex modeling software such as high...

Page 164: ... or applications may not be compatible with a 64 bit CPU and therefore may not function properly A 32 bit version of the operating system is preinstalled on your computer unless explicitly stated that the operating system is 64 bit Memory Main System Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory avai...

Page 165: ...cteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode The screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processor Unit GPU Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and fea...

Page 166: ...form to the address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures Visit http www toshiba europe com on the Internet In the product area choose Computer Systems In the Computer Systems page open the Support Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points Always take care of your computer and try to pre...

Page 167: ...ical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Owner s details Country stolen Machine type e g Satellite U400 Model number e g PSU40EYXT Serial number e g 12345678G Date stolen Year Month Day Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax ...

Page 168: ...CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc ReWritable CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DDR double data rate DIMM dual inline memory module DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R Dual Layer Digital ...

Page 169: ...aracter recognition reader PC personal computer PCI peripheral component interconnect RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock S P DIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SLI Scalable Link Interface SO DIMM small outline dual in line memory module SSD Solid state drive TFT thin film transistor USB Univ...

Page 170: ...al planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols B backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or on used by mos...

Page 171: ...g it from the computer s main memory See also L1 cache L2 cache capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy diskette or hard disk drive It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB and gigabytes GB where one GB 1024 MB CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC Cards CD An individual ...

Page 172: ...hich it is being transferred 2 the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system computer program A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assembled to proce...

Page 173: ...ff See also enable disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head disk storage Storing data on magnetic disk Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record display A CRT LCD or...

Page 174: ... it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then transmits the data to printer the printer is said to echo the CRT enable To turn on a computer option See also disable erase See delete escape guard time A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the m...

Page 175: ...uch as charts or graphs to present information H hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in ...

Page 176: ...atements or commands that specify how to perform a particular task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu interrupt request A signal that ...

Page 177: ... unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte megahertz A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second See also hertz memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM ...

Page 178: ...er s power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement O OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device online state A functional sta...

Page 179: ... as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel plug and play A capability wi...

Page 180: ...s whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is...

Page 181: ...ansmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk boot disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for...

Page 182: ...on protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication Wireless WAN Wide Area Network WAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a fl...

Page 183: ...ghtness decreases 5 3 brightness increases 5 3 controller 1 7 opening 3 4 E Equipment checklist 1 1 Express card inserting 8 2 removing 8 2 Expresscard 8 1 F Floppy disk using 4 15 Fn Esc sound mute 5 2 Fn F1 instant security 5 2 Fn F2 power save mode 5 3 Fn F3 Sleep Mode 5 3 Fn F4 hibernation 5 3 Fn F5 display selection 5 3 Fn F6 Display Brightness decreases 5 3 Fn F7 Display Brightness increases...

Page 184: ...s 6 1 hibernation mode 3 7 indicator 6 2 panel power on off 1 10 6 13 shut Down mode Boot mode 3 5 Sleep Mode 3 6 system Auto Off 6 13 turning off 3 5 turning on 3 4 Power up modes 6 12 Problems AC power 9 4 analyzing 9 2 Battery 9 4 DVD Super Multi drive 9 8 ExpressCard 9 16 Hard disk drive 9 7 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 Keyboard 9 7 LAN 9 15 LCD panel 9 7 Memory expansion 9 13 Modem 9 14 ...

Page 185: ...ing keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 ScrLock 5 2 Sound System 1 8 Headphone S P DIF jack 1 8 microphone jack 1 8 mute hot keys 5 2 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 14 TOSHIBA Theft Registration F 2 Touch Pad 1 7 location 2 7 using 4 1 U USB 1 7 V Video RAM 1 4 W Wireless communication switch 4 32 indicator 4 32 Wireless LAN 1 9 using 4 31 ...

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