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Page 2: ...uct 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 A300D Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change witho...

Page 3: ...bove 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 not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals The re...

Page 4: ... in accordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA s web site http epps toshiba teg com on the Internet CE compliance This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives notably Electromagnetic ...

Page 5: ...ea Malfunction of or data loss from this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non approved working environments before use In the case of automobiles or aircraft the manufacturer or airline respectively should be ...

Page 6: ...s product may cause potential hazards to the environment and human health For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of batteries and or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and or accumulators must be collected...

Page 7: ...splay within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode TOSHIBA recommends that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...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: ...se 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: ...ead 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: ...ng 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 hviket b...

Page 13: ...n 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 joka lä...

Page 14: ...ate 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 air cond...

Page 15: ...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 device in...

Page 16: ... 2 1 Left side 2 3 Right side 2 4 Backside 2 5 Underside 2 5 Front with the display open 2 6 Optical Disc Drive 2 8 AC adaptor 2 10 Chapter 3 Getting Started Installing the battery pack 3 1 Connecting the AC adaptor 3 2 Opening the display 3 3 Turning on the power 3 4 Windows Vista setup 3 5 Turning off the power 3 5 Restarting the computer 3 8 System Recovery Options and Restoring the pre install...

Page 17: ...MovieFactory for TOSHIBA 4 26 Media care 4 28 Modem 4 28 Wireless communications 4 31 LAN 4 33 Cleaning the computer 4 34 Moving the computer 4 35 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5 1 F1 F12 function keys 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 Windows special keys 5 5 Keypad overlay 5 5 Generating ASCII characters 5 7 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 6 1 Power ...

Page 18: ...monitor 8 10 Television 8 10 HDMI 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 computer is sto...

Page 19: ...eface 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 Manual contents This...

Page 20: ...perating 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 panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys Th...

Page 21: ...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 equipment Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injur...

Page 22: ...0D Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord 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 TOSHIBA FingerPrint Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities TOSHIBA Disc Creator S...

Page 23: ...on s web site for the configuration details of the model that you have purchased Processor Memory If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Built in Depends on the model you purchased Please visit your region s website for the configuration details of the model that you have purchased Chipset Depends on the model you purchased AMD RS780MC RS780M RX780M Chipset Slot...

Page 24: ...rrect because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory RAM built into the computer Various system components like the video adapter s GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN etc require their own memory space Since a 32 bit operating system cannot address more than 4 GB of memory these system resources overlap the physical memory It is a technical lim...

Page 25: ...our computer Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Hard disk Disclaimer 1 Gigabyte GB means 109 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 230 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes ...

Page 26: ...t writes CD Rs at up to 24 speed CD RWs at up to 16 speed DVD Rs at maximum 8 speed DVD RWs at maximum 6 speed DVD Rs at maximum 8 speed DVD RWs at maximum 8 speed DVD R DL discs at maximum 6 speed and DVD R DL discs at maximum 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 DL CD DA CD Text Photo CD ...

Page 27: ...is 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 supports the USB 2 0 and the eSATA function i L...

Page 28: ...or an external microphone and headphones Headphone S P DIF jack This 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 Provides capability for data and fax communication It s...

Page 29: ... 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 30: ...tic Power Off 1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disc drive when it is not accessed for a specified time Power is restored when the hard disc is accessed This can be specified in 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 specifi...

Page 31: ...exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory so that when you turn on the power again 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...

Page 32: ...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 available to preve...

Page 33: ...el Flash function The availability of Label Flash function depends on the model you purchased FingerPrint utility Depending on the model purchased your computer has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Just ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...s Communication Switch Multiple DigitalMedia 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 Provided with some models Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check t...

Page 37: ... 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 some models Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Supp...

Page 38: ...ts which can damage the computer 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 a...

Page 39: ...ty 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 to the...

Page 40: ...side of the computer 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 Battery Pack Battery Release Latch Cooling Vents Ba...

Page 41: ...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 refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery Release Latch Slide and hold this latch to release the...

Page 42: ...r on and off and puts it into Hibernation mode and wakes it up from Sleep mode Mute Button or LED On Off Button Depending on the model you purchased press this button to turn off the sound or to switch the illumination of the touchpad brand logo and buttons on or off CD DVD Button Pressing this button will launch an application program that allows for playing of CDs or DVDs The application that is...

Page 43: ... folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Disable the password protected screensaver when returning from power saving Sleep mode System boot authentication and Single Touch Boot feature Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer Refer to the Using the fingerprint sensor section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Provi...

Page 44: ... R DVD R DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once DVD Super Multi drive The full size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to writable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor The read speed is slower at the centre of a ...

Page 45: ...or an equivalent optional adaptor Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case Use only the AC Adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent 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 poss...

Page 46: ... The Battery Release Latch clicks into place 4 Secure the Battery Pack Lock to ensure the battery is locked into place Later when you want to remove the battery you must disengage this lock first 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 setu...

Page 47: ...oving the battery pack Use only the AC adaptor supplied as an accessory Other AC adaptors have different voltage and terminal polarities and use of them may produce heat and smoke or even result in fire or rupture Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability fo...

Page 48: ...of the computer Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer ...

Page 49: ...section describes how to turn on the power Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Turning on the power 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 Windows Vista setup ...

Page 50: ...ng 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 End User License Agreement display carefully Make sure the Disk ...

Page 51: ...and Maintenance Power Options Click click power button located in the power management buttons or click arrow button and select Sleep from the menu 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 ena...

Page 52: ...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 use the panel power off feature You can also enable Sleep Mode by pressing Fn F3 Refer ...

Page 53: ... 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 certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are three ...

Page 54: ...pair 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 Your Computer and press ENTER 4 Follow the on screen instructions Restoring the pre installed Software Depen...

Page 55: ... 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 56: ...our 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 partitioning program to reconfigure the partitions on your hard disk drive you may find that ...

Page 57: ...ut and press Next 5 To access the recovery 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 y...

Page 58: ...des tips on caring for your computer Using the TouchPad 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 Pres...

Page 59: ...r 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 surface becomes visible ...

Page 60: ...sensor with a finger or any object with built up static electricity 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 before swiping Confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl before sw...

Page 61: ...enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked swollen fingers may 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 ...

Page 62: ...nauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility Points to note about the fingerprint utility If Windows Vista s file encryption function EFS Encryption File System is used to encrypt a file the file cannot be further encrypted using the encryption function of this software You can bac...

Page 63: ...nger click Next 6 The Fingerprint Image Capture screen is displayed Follow the onscreen instructions and use the same finger you have selected under the Control Center to swipe your finger with good images three times for the fingerprint template to be created 7 In case of finger injury or authentication failure it is recommended that another fingerprint also be enrolled The following message will...

Page 64: ...n using the Windows logon password Please logon using the Windows logon password if the fingerprint authentication failed for five times To logon using the Windows logon password enter the Windows logon password at the Welcome screen as normal A warning message will be displayed when authentication is abnormal or authentication is not successful within a fixed duration It is necessary to register ...

Page 65: ...entication when booting up It is necessary to register the User Password and Windows Logon password before using the fingerprint Pre OS feature and this fingerprint Single Sign On feature Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register your User Password Only one fingerprint authentication is required to replace the User Password and if selected the HDD user and Supervisor passwords and Windows Logon pass...

Page 66: ...tible ports This function is disabled in the default setting To enable it you must change Disabled to Enabled in the HW setup When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled in HW Setup USB bus power DC5V will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF USB bus power DC5V is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ...

Page 67: ...will auto run when Windows starts 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 Start All Programs Camera Assistant Software Camera Assistant Software Metal paper clips or hair pins clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products f...

Page 68: ...yed on the capture screen Properties Choose from the Options tab to flip zoom flicker rate night mode and backlight compensation in the Image tab change the color settings in the Profiles tab change the lighting conditions Settings Choose from the Options tab to change the tool bar position the Picture tab to select picture output options such as size export file and save path the Video tab to cho...

Page 69: ...r Windows documentation for details on using the Master Volume panel Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows The user can thus avoid having to enter a password which makes the login process easier TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identification of a user Changes ...

Page 70: ...e uninstall the application or delete all the logs created by the application For details on how to do this see help file How to register the Face Recognition Data Take a picture for facial verification purposes and register the data needed when you log in To register the data needed when you log in follow the steps as described below 1 To launch this utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utili...

Page 71: ... Fill in the User Name User Full name Log on to Password and Confirm password fields When you have finished it click Next button 12 The Management screen is displayed The registered account name will be displayed Clicking on it will cause the captured image of your face to be displayed on the left How to Delete the Face Recognition Data Delete image data account information and personal record dat...

Page 72: ... will be displayed 3 Select the tile for facial authentication 4 Please turn your face to the camera will be displayed 5 Verification will be performed If the authentication is successful the image data taken in step 4 will be faded in and placed over one another If an error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen 6 Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and ...

Page 73: ...s Refer also to the Writing CD DVD with the DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CD DVD Loading discs To load a disc follow the steps below 1 a When the power is on press the eject button to open the drawer slightly Pressing the eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the disc drive s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by ...

Page 74: ...User s Manual 4 17 Operating Basics Manual release with the eject hole 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 ...

Page 75: ...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 If...

Page 76: ...s edges and lift it out 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 spinning before pulling the drawer fully ...

Page 77: ...essage DVD Super Multi drive Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM discs read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Before writing or rewriting Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the fo...

Page 78: ... MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd Ultra Speed CD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable disc for General Version2 0 TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd DVD R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for V...

Page 79: ...ta is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of data it might take time to fill in the dummy data DVD RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without DVD RAM Driver Software When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to write to the wrong drive Be sure to connect the AC adaptor before you write or rewrite Before you enter Sleep ...

Page 80: ...void places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the CD R RW DVD R RW RAM or DVD R RW disc Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error Disclaimer DVD Super Multi drive TO...

Page 81: ...sc Creator to backup a DVD R RW or DVD R RW disc that wasmade with other software on a different DVD R RW or DVD R RW recorder If you add data to a DVD R and DVD R disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances It cannot be read in 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows ME in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 o...

Page 82: ...bout 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 When using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA How to make a Labelflash DVD Simplified steps for making a Labelflash DVD 1 Insert a Labelflash disc in DVD drive 2 Click Start All Programs DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Ulead DVD M...

Page 83: ...to invoke 2nd Launcher choose your project type then invoke MovieFactory 3 Add source from HD Disk by click Add video files button to invoke browser dialog box 4 Choose the source video then go to Next page to apply Menu 5 After choose the menu template press Next button to go to Burning Page 6 Choose the output type then press Burn button How to learn more about Ulead MovieFactory Please refer to...

Page 84: ...ot perform any of the following actions Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse to TouchPad or closing Opening the LCD panel Bump or cause vibration to the computer Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice Open the DVD drive Install remove or connect external devices including the following ExpressCard SD card USB device ext...

Page 85: ...ular direction around the CD DVD If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner Modem This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack Region selection Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another so you will need to make sure the internal modem s settings are correct...

Page 86: ...rrent region setting Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu on the screen Settings You can enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system Open the Dialling Properties dialog box after selecting region The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed aut...

Page 87: ...uter in Japan the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection 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 m...

Page 88: ...ithm Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Do not use the Wireless LAN Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation Turn Wi Fi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who ma...

Page 89: ...tion software Regarding FAX application software there are some software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 2 Multi User On Windows Vista the use of Bluetooth is not supported in a multi user environment This means that when you use Bluetooth other users logged onto the same computer will not be able to use its Bluetooth functionality Product Support The latest information regarding Opera...

Page 90: ...e using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100 BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Giga bit Ethernet LAN be sure to connect with a CAT5 E cable or higher You cannot use a CAT5 or a CAT3 cable Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the indicator It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off...

Page 91: ...nch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the compu...

Page 92: ...rying your computer shut down the computer disconnect the power cable and wait until the PC cools down Failure to follow this instruction could result in minor injury Always turn off the power when you move the computer If the power button has a lock set it to the lock position Also be careful not to subject the computer to impact Failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to comput...

Page 93: ...e letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences 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 intercha...

Page 94: ...key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard A 101 key enhanced keyboard layout The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure above The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard S...

Page 95: ...e power on default is off Hot keys Mute Turns the volume on and off Lock Enters Lock computer mode To restore your desktop you need to log on again Power plan Displays the power save modes and lets you change the power settings Sleep Switches the system to Sleep Mode Hibernate Switches the system to Hibernation mode Output Changes the active display device Brightness decreases Turns the monitor br...

Page 96: ...bles the Scroll Lock function Zoom Changes the display resolution TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce Reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the supported application windows TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge Increases the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the supported application windows Before using Fn 1 and Fn 2 you must install the TOSHIBA Zooming U...

Page 97: ...ows 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 Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the centre of the keyboard ...

Page 98: ... overlay The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay 1 Hold Fn and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay ...

Page 99: ...rate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold down Alt Fn 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt Fn and the ASCII character appears on the display screen ...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...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 batt...

Page 102: ... 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 battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or dispo...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...attery 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 only...

Page 107: ...y 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 Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge Ho...

Page 108: ...h power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the c...

Page 109: ...arged 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 computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer upside down 5 Slide and ...

Page 110: ...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 111: ... 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 112: ...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 in Windows 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 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ... the following devices which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory ExpressCard SD Secure Digital SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity MMC Multi Media 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 Television HDMI i LINK IEEE1395 eSATA Other Security lock ...

Page 117: ...ces Inserting an ExpressCard One ExpressCard connector is located on the left side of the computer The computer s hot install feature lets you install ExpressCard while the computer s power is on To install an ExpressCard follow the steps below 1 Insert the ExpressCard 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Windows hot install feature lets you insert an ExpressCard while the computer s power i...

Page 118: ...Click the ExpressCard you want to remove 3 Press the ExpressCard once to extend it 4 Grasp the extended ExpressCard and remove it Removing the ExpressCard Before removing an ExpressCard make sure that any applications or system services do not use the card Be sure to disable the ExpressCard prior to removing it Otherwise the system may be fatally damaged ExpressCard ...

Page 119: ...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 Do not format a memory card with Windows as it might result in that card not being able to be used with some peripheral devices Do not insert Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo i...

Page 120: ...tered with the system if so confirm that you want to remove the device 3 Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it 4 Grasp the card and remove it Removing a memory card 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 type of card at a time Do not at...

Page 121: ... liquids or let it get dirty Memory expansion You can install additional memory in the computer s memory module socket to increase the amount of RAM This section describes how to install and remove a memory module 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 ca...

Page 122: ...onditions 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 incorrect memory is inserted please refer to Memory expansion section in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for details Expansion memory is a precision electronic component that may be fatally damaged by static electricity Since t...

Page 123: ...ral tab Points to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer the Power indicator will flash on for 0 5 seconds off for 0 5 seconds in the following ways If there is only an error in Slot A repeatedly flashes orange twice then blue If there is only an error in Slot B repeatedly flashes orange then blue twice If there is an error in Slot A ...

Page 124: ...e insulator and push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up 5 Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out Removing the memory module 6 Seat the cover and secure it with screws and replace the battery pack If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature be...

Page 125: ...onnect a monitor follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Connect the monitor to the external monitor port 3 Turn the monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer on When you turn on the power the Windows Bootup screen Windows Logo appears on the display device However the Windows Desktop appears on a display device that you used last time to shut down your PC if the display device exists when y...

Page 126: ...rted But actual signal format you can use depends on HDMI monitor To connect monitor follow the steps as detailed below 1 Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port of the HDMI device Connecting a HDMI cable 2 Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface monitors has not been confirmed som...

Page 127: ...k Start 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound 4 Click Sound 5 Click Speakers 6 Click the Set Default Device button i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as 1 Digital video cameras 2 Hard disk drives 3 MO drives 4 CD RW drives Be Sure to use the Fn F5 hot keys to select the display device before starting to play video ...

Page 128: ...fer has ended or turn off the computer before you a Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer b Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer Connecting 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you...

Page 129: ...e eSATA USB combo port Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device Make sure the connector is properly 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...

Page 130: ... 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 131: ...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 132: ...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 133: ...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 134: ...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 Modes for more information Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery check the Battery indicator For information on indicator and battery operation refer...

Page 135: ... 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 136: ...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 137: ...dure No display Press hot keys Fn F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Refer to your 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...

Page 138: ... 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 139: ... 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 140: ...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 141: ...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 142: ...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 143: ... 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 144: ... 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 145: ...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 146: ...board 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 Setup and restart the sy...

Page 147: ...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 148: ...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 149: ...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 150: ...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 151: ...4GHz and 5GHz band local radio regulations may impose 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...

Page 152: ...nnels 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 802 11b g n draft version Band 5GHz 5150 5850 MHz for 802 11a n draft version Modulation...

Page 153: ...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 154: ...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 155: ...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 156: ...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 157: ... 64 bit computing requires that the following 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 applications Certain device drivers and 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 com...

Page 158: ...omputer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 230 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may va...

Page 159: ...design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations 54Mbps is the theoretical maximum speed under the IEEE802 11 a b g standard The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Copy Protection Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media Images All images are simulated...

Page 160: ...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 161: ...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 A300D Model number e g PSA30EYXT Serial number e g 12345678G Date stolen Year Month Day Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax ...

Page 162: ...M 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 Versa...

Page 163: ...er 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 Universal...

Page 164: ...anning 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 most dig...

Page 165: ... 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 comp...

Page 166: ...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 process da...

Page 167: ...ee 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 oth...

Page 168: ...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 modem...

Page 169: ...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 a co...

Page 170: ...terface 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 gives a component access to the processor K K Taken from the Greek wo...

Page 171: ...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 A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM menu A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen Also called a screen microprocessor A hardware component contained in a single integr...

Page 172: ...he 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 state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data operating system A group of programs that controls the basic opera...

Page 173: ...odem 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 with Wi...

Page 174: ...ether 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 exp...

Page 175: ...itted 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 dat...

Page 176: ...otocol 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 floppy ...

Page 177: ...ghtness decreases 5 3 brightness increases 5 4 controller 1 6 opening 3 3 E Equipment checklist 1 1 Express card inserting 8 2 removing 8 3 Expresscard 8 2 F Floppy disk using 4 16 Fn Esc sound mute 5 3 Fn F1 instant security 5 3 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 178: ...ion selection 4 28 Monitor external 1 6 8 10 P Ports 1 6 external monitor 1 6 USB 1 6 Power conditions 6 1 hibernation mode 3 7 indicator 6 2 panel power on off 1 9 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 Har...

Page 179: ...3 6 System automatic 1 9 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 ScrLock 5 3 Sound System 1 7 Headphone S P DIF jack 1 7 microphone jack 1 7 mute hot keys 5 3 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 13 TOSHIBA Theft Registration F 2 Touch Pad 1 6 location 2 6 using 4 1 U USB 1 6 V Video RAM 1 3 W Wireless communication switch 4 32 indicator 4 33 Wireless LAN 1 8 using 4 31 ...

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