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Index-1

Index

AC adaptor 3-3

additional 3-29
connecting 1-4
DC IN 19V jack 2-5

ASCII characters 5-5

Battery

charging 6-5
extending life 6-7
indicator 2-10, 6-2
monitoring capacity 6-6
real time clock 3-3, 6-4
save mode 3-8
types 6-3

Battery pack 2-5, 3-2

replacing 6-8

Bluetooth 3-6, 4-33

Bluetooth Stack for Windows by

Toshiba 3-11

problems 8-18

Blu-ray™ drive

problems 8-10

Boot Priority 7-3
Bridge media slot 3-16

using 3-16

CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ drive

using 4-6

Cleaning the computer 4-37
Cooling vents 2-2
Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA 3-13

DC IN indicator 2-10, 6-3
Display 3-4

automatic power off 3-7
brightness down 5-3
brightness up 5-3
controller B-1
hinges 2-9
opening 1-6
screen 2-8

Documentation list 1-1
Dual Pointing Device

Touch Pad 2-9, 4-1
Touch Pad control buttons 4-1
using 4-1

DVD Super Multi drive

problems 8-9

Enable/Disable Wireless communication 4-

Equipment checklist 1-1
External monitor 2-3, 3-24

problems 8-16

FN + 1 (Reduce) 5-4
FN + 2 (Enlarge) 5-4
FN + ESC (Mute) 5-3
FN + F1 (Lock) 5-3
FN + F2 (Power Plan) 5-3
FN + F3 (Sleep) 5-3
FN + F4 (Hibernate) 5-3
FN + F5 (Output) 5-3
FN + F6 (Brightness Down) 5-3

Summary of Contents for Satellite L750

Page 1: ...User s Manual Satellite L750 L755 L750D L755D Satellite Pro L750 L750D Series ...

Page 2: ...id for EU member States xvi Disposing of the computer and the computer s batteries xvii REACH Compliance Statement xvii Following information is only for Turkey xviii Optical disc drive safety instructions xviii Precautions xix Preface Conventions xx General Precautions Provide adequate ventilation xxiii Creating a computer friendly environment xxiv Stress injury xxiv Heat injury xxiv Pressure or ...

Page 3: ...16 Optional accessories 3 29 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad 4 1 Web Camera 4 2 Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition 4 3 Using optical disc drives 4 6 Writing CD DVD Blu ray discs 4 9 TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER 4 19 Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA 4 24 Media care 4 27 Sound System 4 27 Modem 4 30 Wireless communications 4 32 LAN 4 35 Computer Handling 4 37 Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 4 38 H...

Page 4: ...ay Controller and Video mode Display controller B 1 Video mode B 1 Appendix C Information for Wireless Devices Wireless LAN Interoperability C 1 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability C 1 CAUTION about Wireless Devices C 2 Wireless Devices and your health C 2 Radio Regulatory Information C 3 Radio approvals for wireless devices C 7 Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agen...

Page 5: ...User s Manual v Satellite L750 L755 L750D L755D Satellite Pro L750 L750D Copy Protection F 4 Glossary Index ...

Page 6: ...aws in making any reproduction from this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite L750 L755 L750D L755D Satellite Pro L750 L750D Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice ...

Page 7: ...requency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to tr...

Page 8: ...Directives notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC for the supplied power adapter Furthermore the product complies with...

Page 9: ...aused 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 asked for permission before use of this product Fu...

Page 10: ...onnection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Network Compatibility Statemen...

Page 11: ...the modem in Japan with any other selection Redial Up to two redial attempts can be made If more than two redial attempts are made the modem will return Black Listed If you are experiencing problems with the Black Listed code set the interval between redials at one minute or longer Japan s Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on analogue telephones but the redials must be made...

Page 12: ...ill provide this information upon request Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in wr...

Page 13: ...e installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordin...

Page 14: ...ner To verify that the country region is correctly set enter the command ATI which displays the currently active setting To set the country region permanently to Australia enter the following command sequence AT TE 1 ATS133 1 AT F AT W AT TE 0 ATZ Failure to set the modem to the Australia country region setting as shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non compliant manner Conseq...

Page 15: ...tomers Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s PTC Specifications are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this modem The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b ...

Page 16: ...mitted telephone and only report a fault if the phone performance is impaired It is recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the Telecom line during electrical storms When relocating the equipment always disconnect the Telecom line connection before the power connection and reconnect the power first This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert cadences and servic...

Page 17: ...ording to REACH regulation Please consult the following website www toshiba europe com computers info reach for information about the presence in our articles of substances included on the candidate list according to article 59 1 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 REACH in a concentration above 0 1 weight by weight The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and or accumulators mus...

Page 18: ...y time depends on the usage of your computer If the battery can not be charged at all then it is a defect or failure The changes in battery time is not a defect or failure Optical disc drive safety instructions Be sure to check the precautions at the end of this section The DVD Super Multi Blu ray Combo Blu ray Writer drive model employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please r...

Page 19: ...ata Storage Inc 22 23 KAIGAN 3 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 108 0022 JAPAN CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the ...

Page 20: ... components and accessory devices Then read Chapter 1 Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to read the Special features section in Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options...

Page 21: ...used hold down the first two and at the same time press the third Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the typeface you see to the left S ABC N...

Page 22: ...rm is defined in this document as follows Start The word Start refers to the button in Windows 7 HDD or Hard disk drive Some models are equipped with a Solid State Drive SSD instead of a hard disk drive In this manual the word HDD or Hard disk drive also refers to the SSD unless otherwise stated ...

Page 23: ...he general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual Provide adequate ventilation Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep Mode In this condition observe the following Never cover you...

Page 24: ...n on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress Heat injury Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While t...

Page 25: ...se be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclo...

Page 26: ... L750 L755 L750D L755D Satellite Pro L750 L750D Series Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Battery pack installed in the computer Documentation Satellite L750 L755 L750D L755D Satellite Pro L750 L750D Series User Information Guide Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Some of th...

Page 27: ... Corel Digital Studio Is preinstalled with some models Corel Label Once Is preinstalled with some models This application is the feature of Corel Digital Studio in some models TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Face Recognition Is preinstalled with some models TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA Bulletin Board TOSHIBA ReelTime TOSHIBA Speech System TOSHIBA Media Controller Onli...

Page 28: ...n on the safe and proper use of this computer It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer By following the recommendations in it you may reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your hand arms shoulders or neck Use a virus check program and make sure it is updated regularly Never format storage media without checking its co...

Page 29: ...bles that comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region For use in other regions please buy power cords that ...

Page 30: ...lug 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right of the computer Figure 1 3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet the Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow Either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor cord will be included with the computer depending on the model 1 DC IN 19V jack 2 DC output pl...

Page 31: ...ng the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel s hinges and cause damage Do not press or push on the display panel Do not lift the computer by the display panel Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left in between the display panel and th...

Page 32: ... 1 5 Turning on the power Starting up for the first time The Windows 7 Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power Follow the on screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Please refer to the section Starting up for ...

Page 33: ...ht where you left off Make sure the Hard Disk Drive Optical Disc Drive indicators are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read write Doing so c...

Page 34: ...Sleep Mode The computer or the memory module could be damaged Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory could be lost When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options to access it click Start Control Panel System and Security Power Optio...

Page 35: ...use of a low battery condition 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 time period set by the System Hibernate feature Allows the use of the panel power off feature When the computer is in Sleep Mode the power indicator will blink amber If you...

Page 36: ...tion Mode the computer will take a moment to save the current data in memory to the hard disk drive During this time the Hard Disk Drive indicator will glow After you turn off the computer and the content of memory has been saved to the hard disk drive turn off the power to any peripheral devices Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the computer for example if You chan...

Page 37: ...rd disk when shipped from the factory The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore the system See the Windows Help and Support content 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...

Page 38: ... connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Media Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Media 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 media when the virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection ...

Page 39: ... 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 it becomes impossible to setup your computer 1 Turn off your computer 2 While holding down 0 zero key on the keyboard turn on your computer 3 A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions When the sound mute ...

Page 40: ...tion from the menu according to your actual recovery media Please refer to the Boot Setting section in Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information 4 A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN ESC key be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please re...

Page 41: ...osition Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed Legal Footnote Non applicable Icons For more information regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface 1 System indicators 2 Memory media slot 1 2 System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor t...

Page 42: ...hich can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury 1 Security lock slot 5 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 port 2 Cooling vents 6 HDMI port 3 LAN jack 7 Microphone jack 4 External monitor port 8 Headphone jack 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Security lock slot A security cable can be attached to this slot and then connected to a desk or other large object in order to deter theft of the com...

Page 43: ...l Serial Bus USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 port One USB port which complies to the USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 standard is provided on the left hand side of the computer You may have either a USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 port depending on the model you purchase The port with the icon has Sleep and Charge function Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB connectors Foreign metal objects c...

Page 44: ... headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones 1 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 3 Optical disc drive 2 Modem jack 4 DC IN 19V jack 1 2 3 4 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to the USB 2 0 standard are provided on the right hand side of the computer Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB connectors F...

Page 45: ... to a key telephone system for residences or offices Avoid using your computer modem with the telephone cable connected during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Optical disc drive The computer may be configured with a DVD Super Multi Blu ray Combo or Blu ray Writer drive DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer...

Page 46: ...ery lock Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack ready for removal Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its Unlock position in order to release the battery pack for removal For more detailed information on removing the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Memory module slot The memory module slot allows for the installation replacement and remo...

Page 47: ...sed 1 Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN antennas not shown 8 Display hinges 2 Web Camera 9 Stereo speakers 3 Web Camera LED 10 Keyboard 4 Microphone 11 Touch Pad ON OFF button 5 Display screen 12 Touch Pad 6 Power button 13 Touch Pad control buttons 7 LCD Sensor switch not shown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 9 Wireless LAN antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN ant...

Page 48: ...icrophone Display screen Please be aware that when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor the image displayed on the internal screen will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power This difference in brightness levels is intended to save power when operating on batteries For more information on the computer s display please refer to the Display Controller and Video mode secti...

Page 49: ... generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Keyboard The internal keyboard provides dedicated numeric keys dedicated cursor control keys and and Keys Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details Touch Pad ON OFF button Press this button to enable or disable the Touch Pad function Some models are equipped with a Touch Pad ON OFF button To...

Page 50: ... flash amber approximately one second on two seconds off both while the system is shutting down and while it remains turned off Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery s charge white indicates the battery is fully charged amber indicates the battery is charging and flashing amber indicates a low battery condition Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more ...

Page 51: ... Creator and Corel Digital Studio to write compact discs Refer 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 including multi speed CD RW discs high speed CD RW discs and ultra speed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once 1 CAPS LOCK indicator 2 NUM LOCK indicator 1 2 CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when lett...

Page 52: ...ed more than once AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use this computer in almost all country region The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and to the comp...

Page 53: ...on In order to use the adaptor computer in other regions you should please buy a power cord that conforms to the safety rules and regulations in that particular region Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to...

Page 54: ...hased Processor CPU Your computer is equipped with one processor and processor type varies depending on model To check which type of processor is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool Legal Footnote CPU For more information on the CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F ...

Page 55: ...ely 3 GB only depending on the computer s hardware specifications This is correct 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 mem...

Page 56: ... hard disk drive or Solid State Drive varies depending on the model To check which type of HDD SSD is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool Some models are equipped with a Solid State Drive SSD instead of a hard disk drive Please note that part of the hard disk or Solid state drive s overall capacity i...

Page 57: ...ess this control panel in one of the following ways Click Start Control Panel Select Large icons or Small icons in View by and then click Intel R Graphics and Media Right click on the desktop and click Graphics Properties In this control panel 1 Select Basic Mode and click OK 2 Click Power 3 Select On battery from the drop down menu in Power Source and then select the Display Power Saving Technolo...

Page 58: ...Enable Vari Bright check box If you want to improve the picture quality under the conditions mentioned above adjust the setting towards Maximize Quality or disable this feature Sound Legal Footnote LCD For more information regarding the LCD please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display performance Refer to Display Controller...

Page 59: ... other regions You should also be aware that the speed of data and fax transfer will depend on the analog telephone line conditions Some models are equipped with the integrated modem LAN Some computers in this series have built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE ...

Page 60: ... This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer s display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time with power being restored the next time a key is pressed This can be specified in the Power Options HDD automatic power off 1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time with power being restored when the h...

Page 61: ...er operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down This can be specified in the Power Options Heat dispersal 1 To protect against overheating the processor has an internal temperature sensor so that if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered This can be specifie...

Page 62: ... TOSHIBA Sleep Utility For more information please refer to the Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics USB Wakeup function This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to the USB ports For example if a mouse or USB keyboard is connected to a USB port clicking the mouse button or pressing the keyboard will wakeup the ...

Page 63: ...isplay basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested TOSHIBA Flash Cards The TOSHIBA Flash Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions Hot key function HW Setup This utility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with the computer and the peripherals you use...

Page 64: ...ER TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER For more information please refer to the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba This software enables communication between the computer and external Bluetooth devices such as printers and mobile phones Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ...

Page 65: ... for TOSHIBA This software is provided for playback of Blu ray Disc It has an on screen interface and functions To start this utility click Start All Programs Corel Corel WinDVD BD TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Utility This utility includes wizard functions to monitor the Disk Drive operating status and execute the system backup To access the utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities HDD SSD Aler...

Page 66: ...be printed on the label surface of Labelflash compatible media without using a printer This application is the feature of Corel Digital Studio in some models For more information please refer to the When Using Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Labelflash features cannot be used in models that do not have a DVD Super Multi Blu ray Combo Blu ray Writer drive with...

Page 67: ...layer For more information please refer to the TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player Help To access it click Start All Programs TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player TOSHIBA Resolution for Windows Media Player Help TOSHIBA Bulletin Board Bulletin Board is a convenient place to pin things to visually organize in a fun and creative way Simply drag and drop your fa...

Page 68: ...music pictures and videos by streaming content to any compatible device in your home To access this utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Media Controller TOSHIBA Media Controller For more information please refer to the TOSHIBA Media Controller Help TOSHIBA Speech System The TOSHIBA Speech System consists of a voice composition application text to speech that analyzes documents and rea...

Page 69: ...ory Stick Duo is not compatible with the Memory media slot Do not insert Memory Stick Duo into the slot or you may not be able to remove it Data may be lost or damaged if you use any memory media other than those supported This Memory media slot supports the following memory media Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card Memory Stick Memory S...

Page 70: ...maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB The maximum capacity of SDXC memory cards is 64GB Memory media format New media cards are formatted according to specific standards If you wish to reformat a media card be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards Formatting an SD SDHC SDXC memory card SD SDHC SDXC memory cards are sold already for...

Page 71: ...y cards have a limited lifespan so it is important to backup important data Do not write to a card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy Do not remove a card while read write is in progress About the write protect The following memory media have a function for protect SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO M...

Page 72: ...Media icon on the Windows Taskbar 2 Point to memory media and click the left Touch Pad control button 1 Memory media slot 2 Memory media 1 2 Make sure memory media is oriented properly before you insert it If you insert the media in wrong direction you may not be able to remove it When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity wh...

Page 73: ... Sleep or Hibernation Mode The computer could become unstable or data in the memory media could be lost Do not remove only the miniSD microSD Card while leaving the adaptor in the Memory Media slot You should place a mat beneath the computer in order to prevent the computer s lid from becoming scratched or damaged when you are installing replacing the memory module In this instance you should avoi...

Page 74: ... cover in order to prevent it from being lost Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down in either Sleep or Hibernation Mode c Wake up on LAN is enabled d The wireless communication function is on Be careful not to let screws or other foreign matter fall into the...

Page 75: ...re holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place Figure 3 5 Seating the memory module 1 Memory module cover 2 Screws 1 Notch 3 Slot A 2 Slot B 1 2 1 2 3 Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Do not touch t...

Page 76: ...red 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel 4 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required The slot A is reserved for the first memory module Use the slot B for expanded memory If only one module is installed use the slot A Al...

Page 77: ...rew 10 Install the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required 11 Turn your computer over External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer To connect a monitor follow the steps as detailed below If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules and the circuits locating ...

Page 78: ...fore you turn the computer s power off be sure to press FN F5 hot key again to switch to the internal display Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details on using hot keys to change the display setting When displaying desktop at external analog monitor desktop is sometimes displayed on the center of the monitor with black bars around desktop with small size At that time please read ...

Page 79: ...e computer only do so when the computer is turned on or when the computer is completely turned off Do not do so when the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port and the display output device is set to HDMI When you unplug the HDMI cable and re plug it in please wait at least 5 seconds before you replug the HDMI cable again Wh...

Page 80: ...the NVDIA HDMI 1 4 3D Video feature may be enabled through the following procedure Before setting up the HDMI 1 4 3D Video feature please ensure the Internet setup is completed in order to receive notifications via the Internet Be sure to use the FN F5 HotKey to select the display device before starting to play video Do not change the display device while playing video Do not change the display de...

Page 81: ...ee 10 Click Health and Safety Information and Internet Explorer will be launched and displays Health and Safety Information Please read it carefully 11 Select GeForce 3D Vision Setup Wizard from the task bar after reading the information 12 Select the I have read and understand the Health and Safety Information check box 13 Click the Next button 14 Click the Finish button HDMI 1 4 3D Video feature...

Page 82: ...uter follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer so its left side faces you 2 Align the security cable with the lock slot and secure it in place Figure 3 10 Security lock Optional accessories You are able to add a number of options and accessories in order to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use For reference the following list details some of the items that are a...

Page 83: ...additional battery pack can be purchased for use as either a spare or replacement Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for further information High Capacity Battery Pack An additional battery pack can be purchased for use as either a spare or replacement ...

Page 84: ...ter to go Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons Pressing the Touch Pad ON OFF button enables or disables the Touch Pad function The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer and press the right button to display a menu or other function depending ...

Page 85: ...cations The effective pixel count for this web camera is 0 3 million maximum photograph size 640x480 pixels or 1 3 million maximum photograph size 1280x1024 pixels Some models are equipped with a Web Camera Please refer to the Web Camera Application Online Help for details Figure 4 2 Web Camera You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the left button on a standard mo...

Page 86: ...n dimly lit environments select Night Mode which allows for brighter images with less noise TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identification of a user Changes to the likeness of a registrant such as hair style changes wearing a cap or wearing glasses may effect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant had registered TOSHIBA Face Recognition may incor...

Page 87: ... Registration screen is displayed If you wish to practice click on the Next button in the Registration screen If you do not wish to practice click on the Skip button in the Registration screen 3 Click the Next button to start the guide Please follow the guide to practice Click the Back button to practice the guide once more 4 Click the Next button to start image capturing process Adjust the positi...

Page 88: ...e 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 the Help button in the Management screen Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition This secti...

Page 89: ...returned to the Select Tiles screen 8 The Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows If authentication was successful but an authentication error subsequently occurred during the login to Windows you will be asked to provide your account information Using optical disc drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD Blu ray Disc ...

Page 90: ...er lens 1 2 1 When the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the disc tray Therefore you will need to turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After seating the disc however make sure it lies flat Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as this could cause misalignment Prevent foreign objects from entering the ...

Page 91: ...asp it Gently lift out the disc Figure 4 6 Removing a disc If the disc is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the disc might be damaged Also the disc tray might not open fully when you press the eject button Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media drive Wait for the optical disc drive indicator to go out before you open the disc tray Also if the disc is...

Page 92: ...ray Writer drive to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM BD R BD R Dual Layer BD RE or BD RE Dual Layer discs You can use the Blu ray Combo DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM discs 1 Eject hole 1 Turn off the power before you use the eject ...

Page 93: ... this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM BD R BD R Dual Layer BD RE or BD RE Dual Layer media that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Damage that may be ca...

Page 94: ... media however it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Please also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW Multi Speed and High Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD CD RW Ultra Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD R DVD S...

Page 95: ...W DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or version 1 2 Victor Company of Japan Ltd JVC for 4x and 6x speed media DVD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x and 8x speed media DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Panasonic Corporation for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media BD R Panasonic Corporation...

Page 96: ...r 2 4x and 8x speed media DVD R for Labelflash FUJIFILM CORPORATION for 16x speed media DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or version 1 2 Victor Company of Japan Ltd JVC for 4x and 6x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x and 6x speed media DVD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x and 8x speed media DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version ...

Page 97: ...u do not delete data from the wrong one In writing to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media some space is required for file management so you may not be able to write to the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1GB Therefore in these circumstance even ...

Page 98: ...ers in the Operating System Operate the computer for any other function including such tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the display panel Start a communication application Apply impact or vibration to the computer Install remove or connect external devices including such items as a SD SDHC SDXC memory card miniSD microSD Card Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO MultiMediaCard USB d...

Page 99: ...r TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format You might not be able to use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media recorder If you add data to a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD R or DVD R Double Layer disc that you have already recorded to yo...

Page 100: ...or information When Using Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA How to make a Labelflash DVD Simplified steps for making a Labelflash DVD 1 Insert a Labelflash disc in optical disc drive 2 Click Start All Programs Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA Create 3 Click Create Disc Label 4 Click the General tab 5 Choose optical disc drive for Printer e g E 6 Add and customize th...

Page 101: ...VD you can display preview However if another application is running The preview might not display properly Corel Digital Studio cannot edit or play copy protected content Do not enter Sleep or Hibernation Mode while using Corel Digital Studio Do not operate Corel Digital Studio immediately after turning on the computer Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped CD recorder DVD Audio mi...

Page 102: ...ease use the WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA If you use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc Some Blu ray Combo drives for personal computers or other Blu ray Disc players may not be able to read BD R RE discs TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Notes on use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER softwa...

Page 103: ...gure the Display automatic power off function to run while the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not lock the computer using the Windows logo L keys or the FN F1 keys when running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not change Windows Users while TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER does not have a parent...

Page 104: ...D playback feature TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER has 3D playback function which can playback 3D video content and 2D home video content DVD or video file in 3D using real time 2Dto3D conversion Effect of 3D can be shown only on an external 3D devices connected via an HDMI output It cannot be shown on the internal display The 2Dto3D conversion function uses TOSHIBA s original algorithm to apply a 3D effect ...

Page 105: ...r Search File Select or Error Message Operate on Windows Operate on other applications Please make sure AC adapter is used when playing with the enabled 3D playback feature 3D playback occurs only in full screen size When you enable 3D playback the Video Display Window automatically enlarges to fullscreen size In order for 3D playback to work on external display TV you need a 3D enabled display TV...

Page 106: ...SHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to launch the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Figure 4 1 Application selection screen 2 Select Start All Programs TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to start TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Notes on Using TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Screen display and available features may vary amongst DVD Videos and scenes If the menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control wi...

Page 107: ...red for uninterrupted enjoyment of Blu ray Disc An Internet connection is required for renewal AACS key renewal is provided free of charge for 5 years after the purchase of this product however renewal beyond 5 years is subject to conditions specified by the software provider Corel Corporation Do not playback Blu ray Disc while recording television programs using Windows Media Center My TV or othe...

Page 108: ...e running the WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA 3D playback feature Only Some models WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA supports the playback of Blu ray 3D discs on external 3D display TV using HDMI 1 4 Before playback Blu ray 3D discs configure the 3D Playback 1 Click Tools 2 Select 3D Playback 3 Check Prefer to play in 3D mode to enable 3D playback 4 Specify display device information Monitor Type Choose the correct mon...

Page 109: ...ed display TV When play the Blu ray 3D on external display that does not support 3D function clear Prefer to play in 3D mode checkbox in 3D Playback properties of WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Starting WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Use the following procedure to start WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA When a Blu ray Disc is set in the Blu ray drive WinDVD BD starts automatically Select Start All Programs Corel Corel WinDVD B...

Page 110: ...dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth from the center hole outwards do not wipe in a circular direction If necessary you can use a cloth that has been lightly dampened in water or a neutral cleaner but you must not use benzine thinner or any similar cleaning solution Sound System This section describes some of the audio control functions Adjusting System Volume You can control the overall level o...

Page 111: ...cking in the top right corner of the SmartAudio window will open the Help file in your selected language or in English if your selected language is not supported Dolby Advanced Audio Dolby Advanced Audio provides a stunning listening experience from any pair of speakers or headphones Adding a new level of realism to movies music and games this is the quality audio customers have been missing from ...

Page 112: ... an external microphone that connects to the microphone jack to record monaural sounds into your applications It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions built in microphone is provided with some models Since your computer has a microphone and speaker feedback may be heard under certain conditions Feedback occurs when sound from the speaker is picked up ...

Page 113: ...analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices Avoid using your computer modem with the telephone cable connected during an electrical storm There may be a remote ...

Page 114: ...lt in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices Avoid using your computer modem with the telephone cable connected during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 1 Modem jack 3 Telephone jack 2 Modular cable 1 2 3 Do not...

Page 115: ...channels Card power management 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 all wireless functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device ...

Page 116: ... due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables such as desktop computers between your PC and other electronic devices example of printers and mobile phones You cannot use the computer s built in Bluetooth functions and an external Bluetooth adaptor simultaneously For ...

Page 117: ...are Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 2 Multi user considerations The use of Bluetooth is not supported in a multi user environment This means that when you use Bluetooth other users that are logged into the same computer will not be able to use this type of functionality Product Support The latest information regarding operatin...

Page 118: ... a CAT3 or CAT5 cable If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 cable Indicator status Indication Indicator off The wireless communication function is off no wireless functionality is available Indicator glows The wireless communication function is on Except for the stopped device by the software switc...

Page 119: ...nnection Disconnecting the LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps as detailed below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub or router in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before disconnecting from the hub Connect the AC adaptor before connecting t...

Page 120: ...ouble free operation Make sure all disk disc activity has ended before moving the computer check that the HDD and other indicators on the front of the computer are off Turn off shut down the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer Close the display panel Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Before carrying your computer shut it down disconnect ...

Page 121: ... turned OFF Power OFF includes Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown state This function can be used for ports that support the Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible ports Compatible ports are USB ports that have the symbol icon You can use the Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players How...

Page 122: ...n chargers If Sleep and Charge function is enabled the computer s battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of the computer may always be in an operational...

Page 123: ...ng battery life falls below the setting the Sleep and Charge function will be stopped Clearing the Enable under Battery Mode check box sets the utility to only charge when the AC adaptor is connected Heat dispersal To protect against overheating the processor is equipped with an internal temperature sensor which activates a cooling fan or lowers the processing speed if the computer s internal temp...

Page 124: ...d special symbols that appear on the screen However there are some differences 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 together with the uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are no...

Page 125: ...ction is unique to TOSHIBA computers and 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 an enhanced keyboard Figure 5 1 A 104 key enhanced keyboard layout This computer s keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104 key enhanced keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has...

Page 126: ...er settings Sleep Pressing FN F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode Hibernate Pressing FN F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode Output Pressing FN F5 changes the active display device Brightness Down Pressing FN F6 decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Brightness Up Pressing FN F7 increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps To use a sim...

Page 127: ...N 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows Volume down Pressing FN 3 decreases the volume in increment Volume up Pressing FN 4 increases the volume in increment FN Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F Number key To start the TOS...

Page 128: ...ton This key activates the Windows Start menu This key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation but you are able to generate these characters using their specific ASCII codes 1 Hold down ALT key 2 Using the numeric keypad type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ...

Page 129: ... and battery charge status are affected by different power conditions including whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for that battery Table 6 1 Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates No charge LED Battery white DC IN white No charge LED Battery white DC IN white Battery part...

Page 130: ...below low battery trigger point Operates LED Battery flashes amber DC IN off Battery charge is exhausted Computer shuts down No battery installed No operation LED Battery off DC IN off Flashing amber The battery charge is low the AC adaptor must be connected in order to recharge the battery Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is charging White Indicates the AC adaptor is co...

Page 131: ...the battery pack save your data and shut down the computer or place the computer into Hibernation Mode Please be aware that when placing the computer into Hibernation Mode the contents of memory will be saved to the hard disk drive although for safety sake it is best to also save your data manually White Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and is correctly supplying power to the computer Flashin...

Page 132: ...e the Real Time Clock settings by turning the computer on while pressing the F2 key and then release the F2 key when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation screen appears Please refer to Chapter 8 Troubleshooting for further information Care and use of the battery pack This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your battery pack properly Refer to the enclosed Instruction Man...

Page 133: ...hould be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate an...

Page 134: ...with the power on until the system automatically turns itself off 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows white Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the follo...

Page 135: ...ng the display saves power The environmental temperature operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals you should always ensure the terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Battery exhaused time Refer to User Information Guide about battery exhaused time Extending battery life To maximize the life of your ba...

Page 136: ...rn the computer s power off ensure that the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery lock into its position 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power The DC IN indicator should glow white and the Batte...

Page 137: ...the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer 2 Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery lock is in its lock position Figure 6 2 Securing the battery pack 3 Turn your computer over 1 Battery pack 3 Battery release latch 2 Battery lock 1 2 3 Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentiona...

Page 138: ...ply or OK then each time the computer is switched on this text will be displayed along with the prompt for the password Supervisor password If you set a supervisor password some functions will be restricted when a user logs on with the user password To set a supervisor password Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Assist SECURE Supervisor password This utility lets you do the followi...

Page 139: ...el power on off You can set up your computer so that power is turned off automatically when you close the display panel and turned on again when you open it Please note that this function is only available for Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode not for Shut Down Mode System automatic Sleep Hibernation This feature automatically turns off the system in Sleep or Hibernation Mode if the computer is not u...

Page 140: ...eneral Password Display Boot Setting Keyboard LAN SATA and USB to allow specific functions of the computer to be configured In addition there are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply General This window displays the BIOS EC version and contains two buttons Default and About OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accept...

Page 141: ...ssage appears You must repeat from step 1 Entry Error To delete a user password 1 Select Not Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password 2 Enter the currently registered password The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks 3 Click OK If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to Not r...

Page 142: ...ab allows you to set the priority for booting the computer The Boot Priority Options setting window will be displayed as shown below Click the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the priority To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation screen appears release the F12 key 2 Use the up and down cursor keys to select the boo...

Page 143: ...ove will not change the boot priority settings that have been configured in HW Setup In addition if you press a key other than one of those listed or if the selected device is not installed the system will continue to boot according to the current and available settings in HW Setup Fast Reduces system boot up time System can boot only from the built in HDD and only internal LCD and keyboard are su...

Page 144: ...USB Support item to enabled SATA SATA Interface setting This feature allows you to set SATA interface setting The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature Regarding Wake up on LAN from sleep or hibernation you must check the Allow the device to wake the computer check box within the LAN Device properties This feature...

Page 145: ...hat the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the computer s PRTSC key Please also be aware that the questions and procedures described in this chapter are meant only as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques In reality many problems can be solved simply but a few ma...

Page 146: ... the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the computer will give you clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning In view of this you should keep the following questions in mind Which part of the computer is not operating properly keyboard hard disk drive display panel touch pad touch pad control buttons as each device will produce different symptoms Check the options within...

Page 147: ...ld check any error messages against the operating system documentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem you should then check the setup and configuration of your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist as described previously then if you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source the next section provides checklists for individual components...

Page 148: ...not plugged into an AC power outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer also has a number of other power resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock RTC battery all of which are interrelated with any one having the ability to produce apparent power problems This section provides checklists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a...

Page 149: ...rocedure AC adaptor doesn t power the computer DC IN indicator does not glow white Check the connections to make sure that the power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the computer and a working power outlet Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged it should be replaced while if the terminals are soiled they should be cleaned with a clean cotton cloth If the ...

Page 150: ...inutes If the Battery indicator starts to glow after this period allow the battery to continue to charge for at least another twenty minutes before turning on the computer However if the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life and should be replaced However if you do not believe the battery is at the end of its operating life you should speak to your resel...

Page 151: ...ng the F2 key 2 Release the F2 key when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation screen appears the BIOS setup application will load 3 Set the date in the System Date field 4 Set the time in the System Time field 5 Press F10 a confirmation message will be displayed 6 Press ENTER the BIOS setup application will end and the computer will restart Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled Please refer to yo...

Page 152: ...he display panel dry properly before closing it Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur You should initially refer to the documentation supplied with you software to determine if it is this that is causing the problems Alternatively you may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool to check the general operation of the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem conta...

Page 153: ...r reseller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the disc tray and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make s...

Page 154: ...ray Disc in the drive Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the disc tray and make sure the CD DVD Blu ray Disc is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Blu ray Disc Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whethe...

Page 155: ...R DL BD RE BD RE DL Check the region code on the disc It must match that on the Blu ray drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disc drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble in writing make sure you have taken the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard while writing Use only the software supplie...

Page 156: ...the documentation supplied with your Memory Card for further information You cannot write to an Memory Card Remove the Memory Card from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the Memory Card that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer o...

Page 157: ... Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Advanced tab 3 Click the Advanced feature settings button 4 Advanced feature settings is disp...

Page 158: ...operties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as required and click OK The on screen pointer moves too fast or too slow In this instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the poin...

Page 159: ...upport USB you are still able to use a USB mouse and or USB keyboard by setting the Legacy USB Support option within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to Enabled If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure Problem Procedure An error will occur if a memory module is inserted into Slot B while no memory module is inserted in Slot A Rem...

Page 160: ...em contact your reseller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on After confirming that the monitor s power switch is on you should check the connections to make sure that the power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the monitor and to a working power outlet No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press t...

Page 161: ...orrect please refer to the Phone and Modem Options link within the Windows Control Panel You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call If the call is going through a Private Branch Exchange PBX take care to ensure that the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled You place a call but a connection can t be made Make sure that the settings are correct within your communic...

Page 162: ...ation You cannot receive an incoming call Ensure that the communication application s rings before auto answer feature is set correctly If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN hub Wake up on LAN does not work Make sure the ...

Page 163: ...r reseller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure The following message appears when executing Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition You will see this message if you have previously chosen to remove the partition and are trying to create Recovery Media When there is no recovery partition the Recovery Media Creator cannot ...

Page 164: ...suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below Outside of Europe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty Ltd Information Systems Division Building C 12 24 Talavera Rd North Ryde 2113 NSW Australia Germany Austria TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Geschäftsbereich Deutschland Österreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany Canada TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd 191 McNabb S...

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Page 166: ...27 7 37 5 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 noncondensing Non operating 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 90 noncondensing Wet bulb temperature 26 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 0 to 3 000 meters Non operating 0 to 10 000 meters maximum ...

Page 167: ...rk control unit NCU Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line analog only Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA 578 commands Monitor function Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Communication protocol Data ITU T Rec Former CCITT Bell Fax ITU T Rec Former CCITT V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 V 32 bis V 34 V 90 103 212A ...

Page 168: ...ta 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 Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 Data compression MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis ...

Page 169: ...hat supports that mode Video mode Video mode settings are configured via the Screen Resolution dialog To open the Screen Resolution dialog click Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Change display settings Due to the display panel s increased resolution lines may appear broken in when displaying images in full screen text mode If you are running some applications for example ...

Page 170: ... The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to...

Page 171: ...nvironment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless device prior to turning on the equipment The wireless devices have not completed verification...

Page 172: ...within the band 2454 2483 5MHz Military Radiolocation use Refarming of the 2 4GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 Italy For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises For public use a general authorization is required Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for ...

Page 173: ...ustrial and warehouse areas and on board aircraft 1 Permitted to use for local networks of aircraft crew service communications on board aircraft in area of the airport and at all stages of flight 2 Permitted to use for public wireless access local networks on board aircraft during a flight at the altitude not less than 3000m Italy For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s ...

Page 174: ...l operating configuration the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm Please refer to the computer user s manual for the details regarding antenna location The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtai...

Page 175: ...listed above 2 If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication for Wireless LAN The indication shown below appears on this equipmen...

Page 176: ... Realtek RTL8188CE Wireless LAN 802 11n PCI E NIC b g n Wireless LAN The Name of the radio equipment RTL8188CE Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Approval Number D100075001 Atheros AR9002WB 1NG Wireless Network Adapter b g n b g Wireless LAN and Bluetooth The Name of the radio equipment AR5B195 DSP Research Inc Approval Number D091014003 The following restrictions apply Do ...

Page 177: ...snia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Canada Cambodia Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico...

Page 178: ...nam Yemen Zimbabwe Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below An ad hoc mode is not available in 802 11n mode Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 Albania Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria...

Page 179: ...lta Mexico Monaco Montenegro Mozambique Namibia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey Ukraine UAE UK USA Uruguay Venezuela Vietnam Do not use this equipmen...

Page 180: ...prus Czech Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Libia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia M...

Page 181: ...blic of Djibouti Republic of The Gambia Reunion Romania Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tajikistan Thailand Togo Tunisia Turkey Turkmenista UAE UK Ukraine Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe ...

Page 182: ... it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Certification agencies 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 China CQC CEMC U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA D...

Page 183: ... configuration must be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia Europe and China Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI USA United Kingdom AS approved Approved by the...

Page 184: ...ination time and temperatures for various devices The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 10MB or less per year This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions which may effect the performance of your Toshiba computer It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by Toshiba or T...

Page 185: ...ethod is used the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor explanation screen will be displayed Clicking Next will display the PC Health Monitor Software Notice Acceptance screen Please carefully read the information displayed Selecting ACCEPT and clicking OK will enable the program By enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software you agree with these terms and conditions and to the use and sharing of the coll...

Page 186: ...CPU Central Processing Unit CPU 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 comple...

Page 187: ...t Toshiba technical service and support refer to TOSHIBA support section in Chapter 8 Troubleshooting for more information 64 Bit Computing 64 bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing 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 driv...

Page 188: ...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 Operating System and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary LCD Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD ...

Page 189: ...ng on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations 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 ...

Page 190: ...pact 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 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 Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Laye...

Page 191: ...red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock S P DIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format SD Secure Digital SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity SDXC Secure Digital Extended Capacity SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SLI Scalable Link Interface SSD Solid state drive TFT thin film transistor USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VGA video graphics arr...

Page 192: ...c drive using 4 6 Cleaning the computer 4 37 Cooling vents 2 2 Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA 3 13 D DC IN indicator 2 10 6 3 Display 3 4 automatic power off 3 7 brightness down 5 3 brightness up 5 3 controller B 1 hinges 2 9 opening 1 6 screen 2 8 Documentation list 1 1 Dual Pointing Device Touch Pad 2 9 4 1 Touch Pad control buttons 4 1 using 4 1 DVD Super Multi drive problems 8 9 E Enable Dis...

Page 193: ...ssing 7 1 display 7 3 general 7 1 keyboard 7 4 LAN 7 4 SATA 7 5 window 7 1 USB 7 5 I Indicators 2 9 K Keyboard 5 1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5 2 FN Sticky key 5 4 Function keys F1 F12 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 problems 8 7 typewriter keys 5 1 Windows special keys 5 5 L LAN 3 6 4 35 cable types 4 35 connecting 4 36 disconnecting 4 36 jack 2 3 problems 8 18 M Media care 4 27 Card care 3 18 Memory card care...

Page 194: ...s LAN 8 18 USB device 8 14 USB mouse 8 14 Processor 3 1 R Recovery hard disk drive 1 14 Recovery Media 1 15 problems 8 19 Restarting the computer 1 11 S SD SDHC SDXC Card formatting 3 17 note 3 17 Security lock 3 29 Sleep Mode setting 1 8 System automatic 3 7 Soft keys enhanced keyboard 5 2 Sound system headphone jack 2 4 microphone jack 2 4 problems 8 15 Stereo speakers 2 9 T TOSHIBA Assist 3 11 ...

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