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Toshiba Satellite Pro A660 Series, User Manual

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User’s Manual

3-5

Hardware, Utilities and Options

AMD

®

 Vari-Bright™

AMD chipset model may include the AMD

®

 Vari-Bright™ feature that can 

save the computer's power consumption by optimizing picture contrast on 

the internal LCD. This feature can be used if the computer is:

■

running under battery mode

■

using the internal LCD display only

The Vari-Bright™ feature can be enabled in the Catalyst Control Center.
To access this center, go to

Start

 

→

 

All Programs

 

→

 

Catalyst Control Center

 

→

 

CCC - Advanced

 

In this control center,
1. Click 

Graphics

 at the upper left, and then select 

PowerPlay™

 from the 

drop-down menu.

2. Select the 

Enable PowerPlay™

 check box, and then select the 

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.

Graphics Control

Some NVIDIA graphics models may include NVIDIA

®

 

Optimus

TM

 technology 

feature.

This section describes how to configure 3D settings for NVIDIA

®

 

Optimus

TM

 

technology in the NVIDIA Control Panel.

NVIDIA

®

 Optimus

TM

 technology intelligently optimizes notebook 

performance by seamlessly switching between a discrete NVIDIA GPU for 
great graphics performance and an Intel integrated graphics chip for 
sustained battery life. Switching is automatic and does not require the user 
to reboot the notebook.
In the Manage 3D Settings menu of NVIDIA Control Panel, you can change 
the global 3D settings and create overrides for specific programs. The 
overrides will be used automatically each time the specified programs are 
launched.

Legal Footnote (LCD)

*6

For more information regarding the LCD, please refer to the Legal 

Footnotes section in Appendix G or click the *6 above.

Graphics controller

The graphics controller maximizes display 

performance. Refer to 

Display Controller and 

Video mode

 

section in Appendix B for more 

information.

Summary of Contents for Satellite Pro A660 Series

Page 1: ...User s Manual Satellite A660 A660D Satellite Pro A660 A660D series ...

Page 2: ...d xiv Following information is only valid for EU member States xvii Disposing of the computer and the computer s batteries xviii Optical disc drive safety instructions xix International precautions xxi Preface Conventions xxii General Precautions Provide adequate ventilation xxv Creating a computer friendly environment xxvi Stress injury xxvi Heat injury xxvi Pressure or impact damage xxvii Expres...

Page 3: ...ue Added Package 3 12 Utilities and Applications 3 14 Optional devices 3 19 Bridge media slot 3 21 Optional accessories 3 41 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad 4 1 Touch Pad Gesture 4 2 Using the Fingerprint Sensor 4 2 Web Camera 4 9 Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application 4 10 Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition 4 11 Using optical disc drive 4 14 Writing CD DVD BD on DVD Super Multi drive...

Page 4: ...W Setup 7 1 HW Setup window 7 1 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 8 1 Hardware and system checklist 8 3 TOSHIBA support 8 26 Appendix A Specifications Physical Dimensions A 1 Environmental Requirements A 1 Appendix B Display Controller and Video mode Display controller B 1 Video mode B 1 Appendix C Wireless LAN Card Specifications C 1 Radio Characteristics C 2 Supported Frequency S...

Page 5: ...ng the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor F 2 Appendix G Legal Footnotes Non applicable Icons 1 G 1 CPU 2 G 1 Memory Main System 3 G 2 Battery Life 4 G 3 Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 5 G 3 LCD 6 G 3 Graphics Processor Unit GPU 7 G 3 Wireless LAN 8 G 4 Copy Protection G 4 Glossary Index ...

Page 6: ...anual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A660 A660D Satellite Pro A660 A660D Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred dir...

Page 7: ...rning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for he...

Page 8: ...ctive 2006 95 EC for the supplied power adapter Furthermore the product complies with the Ecodesign Directive 2009 125 EC ErP and its related implementing measures This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and safety standards However TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables ...

Page 9: ...ve atmospheres is not permitted REACH Compliance Statement The new European Union EU chemical regulation REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals entered into force on 1 June 2007 Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according to REACH regulation Please consu...

Page 10: ...nection 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 Statement ...

Page 11: ...ations Business Law require that you select the Japan region mode It is illegal to use 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 Bus...

Page 12: ...e line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will 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 se...

Page 13: ...erational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before 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...

Page 14: ...country region setting while the modem is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in you modem being operated in a non compliant manner 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 ...

Page 15: ...mers 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 Th...

Page 16: ...eport 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 services such as FaxAbility NOTE ...

Page 17: ...r the environment and human health For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country please visit our website http eu computers toshiba europe com or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and or accumulators must be collected and disposed of sepa...

Page 18: ... will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulation it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly Disposal of this materia...

Page 19: ...er system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open ...

Page 20: ...660D Series Panasonic System Networks DVD Super Multi UJ890 BD Combo UJ141 BD Writer UJ240 HITACHI LG Data Storage Inc DVD Super Multi GT30N GT30F Panasonic System Networks Co Ltd Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc 22 23 KAIGAN 3 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 108 0022 JAPAN ...

Page 21: ...te die Bedienungsanleitung 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 laserstrå...

Page 22: ...iodin joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE VORSICHT DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE STR...

Page 23: ...ts 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 to learn...

Page 24: ...sed 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 Na...

Page 25: ... 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 26: ...he 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 your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as anelectric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer Always ...

Page 27: ...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 the...

Page 28: ... question In addition you should also be careful when you remove an ExpressCard that has been used for a long time Mobile phones Please 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 Inst...

Page 29: ... A660 A660D Satellite Pro A660 A660D Series Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Battery pack NVIDIA 3D VISION box Provided with some models Documentation Satellite A660 A660D Satellite Pro A660 A660D 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 the...

Page 30: ...nstalled with some models Corel DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA preinstalled with some models WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA preinstalled with some models TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA HDD Protection TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility Online Manual Satellite A660 A660D Satellite Pro A660 A660...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...gure 1 2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3 pin plug 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 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 plug 2 1 ...

Page 34: ...gles for optimal viewing While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised slowly lift the display panel this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity Figure 1 4 Opening the display panel 1 Display panel 1 Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it sh...

Page 35: ...amage 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 the keyboard When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel Do not use excessive for...

Page 36: ...d off in one of three modes either Shut Down Mode Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode Shut Down Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen the next time it is turned on 1 If you have entered data either save it to the hard disk drive or to other storage media 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped bef...

Page 37: ...ata loss Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately wait a short period to avoid any potential damage When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled always completely shut down the computer This includes turning off any wireless communication functionalities and canceling settings that reactivate ...

Page 38: ... computer will go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options to access it Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options To restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode press and hold the power button or any key on the keyboard for a short amount of time Please note that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wake up on Keyboard option is enabled within the HW Se...

Page 39: ...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 Starting Hibernation Mode To enter Hibernation Mode follow the steps below 1 Click Start 2 Point to the arrow icon an...

Page 40: ...e 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 change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands If you need to...

Page 41: ... 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 computer 2 While holding the F8 key turn on the computer 3 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select R...

Page 42: ... 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 programs including any software that checks files automat...

Page 43: ...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 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 shou...

Page 44: ...tion from the menu according to your actual recovery media Please refer to the Boot Priority 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 r...

Page 45: ...nel in the closed position Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed Legal Footnote Non applicable Icons 1 For more information regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix G or click the 1 above Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or dama...

Page 46: ...RO xD Picture Card and MultiMediaCard Refer to the Optional devices section in Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the Bridge media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury System indicators The LED system indicators for specific computer o...

Page 47: ...connection of a three conductor mini jack for stereo microphone input and connection of a stereo device for audio input The jack with the icon has Sleep and Music function 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 ...

Page 48: ...r to power the computer and charge its internal batteries Please note that you should only use the model of AC adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase using the wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the computer 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 computer 1 TV Tuner jac...

Page 49: ... electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Cooling vents The cooling vents allow air into the system to help keep the processor and other components from overheating Do not block the cooling vents Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the cooling vents Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and f...

Page 50: ...l ATA function Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the eSATA USB combo port Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury ExpressCard slot This slot allows you to install a single ExpressCard device Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port One Universal Serial Bus port which complies to the USB 2 ...

Page 51: ...ttery lock Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack ready for removal Battery pack The battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For more detailed information on the use and operation of the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its Unlock position in order to release the...

Page 52: ...cooling vents Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Memory module slot The memory module slot allows for the installation replacement and removal of additional memory module Refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options ...

Page 53: ... appearance depends on the model you purchased Figure 2 6 The front of the computer with the display panel open 1 Web Camera 9 Touch Pad 2 Web Camera LED 10 Fingerprint Sensor 3 Microphone 11 Touch Pad control buttons 4 Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN antennas not shown 12 Touch Pad Enable Disable button 5 Display screen 13 Power button 6 Display hinges 14 Ambient Light Sensor 7 Stereo speakers 15 F...

Page 54: ... 4 Operating Basics for more information Some models are equipped with a microphone Wireless LAN antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN antennas Wireless WAN antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless WAN antennas Display screen Please be aware that when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor the image displayed on the internal scr...

Page 55: ...rmation on Fingerprint Sensor refer to Chapter 4 Using the Fingerprint Sensor Some models are equipped with a Fingerprint Sensor Touch Pad control buttons The control buttons located below the Touch Pad allow you to select menu items or manipulate text and graphics as designated by the on screen pointer Touchpad Enable Disable button The Touchpad Enable Disable button below the spacebar allows you...

Page 56: ...cator normally glows white when the computer is turned on However if you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode this indicator will flash amber approximately two 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 bat...

Page 57: ... indicators Wireless communication The Wireless communication indicator blinks amber when the Bluetooth Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN functions are turned on Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions Wireless WAN The Wireless WAN indicator glows or blinks blue when the Wireless WAN function is on The indicator will glow or blink in order to indicate the connection sta...

Page 58: ...in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Region codes for BD media BD is manufactured according to the specifications of three marketing regions When you purchase BD Video BDMV make sure it matches your player otherwise it will not play properly CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format NUM LOCK When the NUM LOCK indicator glows you can use the number keys o...

Page 59: ...mation 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 DVDs DVD R DVD R DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be record...

Page 60: ...n adaptor The read speed is slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the outer edge BD ROM read 6 speed maximum DVD ROM read 8 speed maximum CD ROM read 24 speed maximum BD R write 6 speed maximum BD R DL write 4 speed maximum BD RE write 2 speed maximum BD RE DL write 2 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 6 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 8 speed maxi...

Page 61: ...DVD RW write 6 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD R DL write 4 speed maximum DVD R DL write 4 speed maximum DVD RAM write 5 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 16 speed maximum Ultra speed media The speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD ROM read 8 speed maximum CD ROM read 24 speed maximum DVD R write 8 sp...

Page 62: ...avigate through Media Center just as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a movie in a VCR or DVD player Using the Remote Controller you can Navigate and control all Media Center windows Control the video display Place the computer in and out of Sleep Mode Refer to the Using the Remote Controller section in this chapter for information on how to use the ...

Page 63: ... e c g i m t k s b o p y w x z 1 Power 2 Access indicator 3 Record 4 Stop 5 Pause 6 Play 7 REW Rewind 8 FWD Fast Forward 9 Replay 10 Skip 11 Back 12 More Info 13 Arrows 14 OK 15 Volume Control 16 Channel Page Control 17 Start 18 Mute 19 Recorded TV 20 Guide 21 Live TV 22 DVD Menu 23 Numbers 24 Clear 25 Enter 26 Teletext v ...

Page 64: ...battery has been completely discharged Record Records the selected television program and stores it on your hand disk drive Stop Stops the media currently playing Pause Pauses an audio or video track and live or recorded TV programs Play Plays the selected media REW Rewind Moves the media video DVD music and so on backwards FWD Fast Forward Moves the media video DVD music and so on forwards Replay...

Page 65: ...d on off Recorded TV Allows you to start recording of TV programs The Recorded TV feature of Media Center will be activated Guide Opens the Television Program Guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record Live TV A shortcut to the full screen view It also takes you to the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV DVD Menu Opens the main menu on a DVD movie ...

Page 66: ...ons are not provided with some models Teletext Starts or terminates the Teletext mode This button is not provided with some models 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 13 11 14 15 18 2 16 17 11 1 DVD Menu 2 Start 3 Power 4 REW Rewind 5 Play Pause 6 FWD Fast Forward 7 Replay 8 Stop 9 Skip 10 Back 11 Arrows 12 More Info 13 OK 14 Volume 15 Brightness up 16 Volume 17 Mute 18 Brightness down ...

Page 67: ...he selected media Pauses an audio or video track FWD Fast Forward Moves the media video DVD music and so on forwards Replay Moves media backward seven seconds for videos one music track or one DVD chapter at a time Stop Stops the media currently playing Skip Moves media forward 30 seconds for videos one music track or one DVD chapter Back Displays the previous window Arrows Moves the cursor to nav...

Page 68: ...nal angle and distance are described below Volume Decreases the volume while viewing DVD BD or replaying CD Mute Turns your computer sound on off Brightness down Decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps The Remote Controller is designed specifically for this computer Some application programs may not support remote control functions Distance Within 5 m from the infrare...

Page 69: ...s within the effective range as described above it may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases When an obstacle stands between the infrared receiver window of your computer and the Remote Controller When direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light strikes the infrared receiver window When the infrared receiver window or the infrared emission part of the Remote Controller is dirty ...

Page 70: ...ecified Ensure that you insert the batteries with their polarities correctly aligned or Do not recharge heat disassemble or short the battery or put it into a fire or flame Do not use a battery whose recommended expiration date has been reached or which is completely discharged Do not use different types of batteries or old and new batteries at the same time Do not carry the battery together with ...

Page 71: ...eries When the batteries in the Remote Controller reach the end of their life the Remote Controller may not operate correctly or work only within a short distance from your computer In this instance you should purchase new batteries and replace the discharged ones 1 Open the battery cover on the back of the Remote Controller 2 Replace the batteries Be sure to place the batteries with their polarit...

Page 72: ...e back side of the remote controller Figure 2 17 Opening the battery cover 2 Be sure to place the battery with correct polarities Press the battery down to the stopper then push it forward to fit into the battery case Figure 2 18 Inserting the battery 3 Close the battery cover Close the cover securely until it clicks Figure 2 19 Closing the battery cover Replacing the battery 1 Open the battery co...

Page 73: ...troller To insert a Slim size remote controller follow the steps as detailed below 1 Make sure the ExpressCard slot is empty 2 Set the front side upward and insert a Slim size remote controller Figure 2 21 Inserting a Slim size remote controller 3 Press a Slim size remote controller gently to ensure a firm connection is made Removing a Slim size remote controller To remove a Slim size remote contr...

Page 74: ...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 computer Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for further information Figure 2 23 The AC adaptor 2 pin plug Figure 2 24 The AC adapto...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...ion 1 Launch the 3D Vision Setup by clicking on StartMeny J NVIDIA Corpotation J 3D Vision J Enable 3D Vision The Setup Wizard takes you through installing the IR emitter setting up your display and configuring the glasses 2 Select Next to begin the Setup Wizard The Wizard is very intuitive and easy as follow 3 Connect your IR Emitter when prompted to do so 3D Vision can work with internal LCD or ...

Page 77: ...ow your hardware can interpret stereoscopic 3D content we need to make sure you can Inability to see the Medical Test image in stereoscopic 3D may be due to Adjustments needed for improved stereoscopic 3D viewing Select Back and verify that you can see stereoscopic 3D on the Test your hardware setup screen Visual problems Refer to the Safety Requirements located in the User Guide for precautions C...

Page 78: ...sor 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 2 For more information on the CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix G or Click the 2 above...

Page 79: ... 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 memory thes...

Page 80: ...r to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Hard disk drive or Solid state drive This computer is equipped with one of the following hard disk drive HDD types The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different Please note that part of the hard disk drive s overall capacity is reserved as administration space Additional HDD SSD drive sizes may be introduced In this manual the word ...

Page 81: ...ys 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 Click Power and then click Power Features 2 Select On battery from the drop down menu in Graphics Power Plan Settings and then select the Display Power Saving Technology check box If you want to improve ...

Page 82: ...e Graphics Control Some NVIDIA graphics models may include NVIDIA OptimusTM technology feature This section describes how to configure 3D settings for NVIDIA OptimusTM technology in the NVIDIA Control Panel NVIDIA OptimusTM technology intelligently optimizes notebook performance by seamlessly switching between a discrete NVIDIA GPU for great graphics performance and an Intel integrated graphics ch...

Page 83: ...he preferred graphics processor To view a description for an option and its typical usage scenario move the cursor over an option To view detailed instructions select Help from the menu bar and then NVIDIA Control Panel Help To restore the default settings for an option click the option and then click Restore Please use the default setting for NVIDIA Optimus technology If the program does not run ...

Page 84: ...m For programs that require a specific graphics processor this setting can not be changed High performance NVIDIA processor Please select this setting for the program which needs great graphics performance like as 3D game Integrated graphics Please select this setting for the program which doesn t need great graphics performance like as 2D game 5 Configure the override settings for the program sel...

Page 85: ...V 90 V 92 standards and includes a modem jack for connection to the telephone line Please note that both the V 90 and V 92 standards are only supported in the USA Canada United Kingdom France Germany and Australia only the V 90 standard is supported in 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 ...

Page 86: ...utton Press this button to launch the TOSHBIA eco Utility This button changes On and Off of eco Mode When eco Mode is On the icon turns green When eco Mode is Off the icon turns gray Programmable button The configuration of this button may vary depending on the model you purchased and the region you are in Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system confi...

Page 87: ...ions Battery save mode 1 This feature lets you configure the computer in order to save battery power This can be specified in the Power Options Panel power on off 1 This feature automatically turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the display panel is opened This can be specified in the Power Options Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode 1 When ...

Page 88: ... feature lets you turn off the power to the computer without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are automatically saved to the hard disk drive so that when you next turn the power on again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started for more details Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work you ca...

Page 89: ... to the USB ports For example if a mouse or USB keyboard is connected to a USB port moving the mouse keyboard will wakeup the computer The USB Wakeup function operates under Windows 7 operating system and it works for all USB ports TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption battery health and syste...

Page 90: ...llows you to set a password in order to restrict access to the computer TOSHIBA Flash Cards The TOSHIBA Flash Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications Hot key function TOSHIBA utility launcher 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 TOSHI...

Page 91: ...ernet Explorer Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them is prevented Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from a power saving mode such as Sleep Mode Authentication of the User Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer Power on Security Single Sign on feature Fingerprint security cannot be used ...

Page 92: ...utilities and applications that make the use and configuration of the computer easier TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communication devices and network connections help in the identification of communication problems and allow the creation of profiles if you need to switch between different locations and communication networks To a...

Page 93: ...ry for TOSHIBA Corel DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA allows users to instantly create Blu ray disc movie DVD Video or slideshow discs via a user friendly wizard interface with specific task oriented features The LabelflashTM feature is also supported which allows text and images to be printed on the label surface of Labelflash compatible media without using a printer Some models supports the Labelfla...

Page 94: ...s to visually organize in a fun and creative way Simply drag and drop your favorite pictures files or notes to pin them on the Board You can use it to create thumbnail shortcuts reminders to do list and so on according to your personal style To access this utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Bulletin Board TOSHIBA ReelTime This application is a graphical history indexing tool that ena...

Page 95: ...A 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 Alert TOSHIBA Service Station This application allows your computer to automatically search for TOSHIBA software updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are specific to your computer system...

Page 96: ...r Security lock ExpressCard The computer is equipped with a single ExpressCard slot into which any ExpressCard device that meets industry standards either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor can be installed The slot supports hot plug connection and utilizes the PCI Express interface that supports the reading and writing of data at a theoretical maximum rate of 2 5Gbps Inserting an ExpressCa...

Page 97: ...is correct Removing an ExpressCard To remove an ExpressCard follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Taskbar 2 Point to ExpressCard and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Press the ExpressCard in order to eject the ExpressCard partially out of the computer 4 Grasp the ExpressCard and remove it Figure 3 2 Removing the ExpressCar...

Page 98: ...nto 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 Bridge 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 Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Micro xD picture c...

Page 99: ...logo when purchasing The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB 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 formatted in conformity to s...

Page 100: ...pan 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 Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick...

Page 101: ... control button 3 Press the memory media to partially extend it out of the computer 4 Grasp the media and remove it Figure 3 5 Removing memory media 1 Bridge 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 e...

Page 102: ... should avoid mats that are made of materials that hold or generate static electricity When installing or removing a memory module you must ensure that you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer Insert the two memory modules into Slot A and Slot B respectively The computer will operate in dual channel mode You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel Use on...

Page 103: ...ory module To install a memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started if required 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 Repla...

Page 104: ...ing the memory module cover 7 Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot at about a 45 degree angle before holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place Figure 3 7 Seating the memory module 1 Memory module cover 2 Screw 1 Notch 3 Slot B 2 Slot A 1 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 105: ...ctors may cause memory access problems 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 When inserting or removing memory modules use the A and B marked on the computer chassis to determine which slot is A and which is B Align the grooves along the edges of the memory module with the locking tabs on the connector a...

Page 106: ...ack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes if required 5 Loosen the one screw securing the memory module cover in place please note that this screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent it from being lost 6 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 7 Push the latches away from the module in order to release it a spring will force one end of the module up ...

Page 107: ...g 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 Connecting the monitor cable 1 Turn the computer s power off 1 Latches 1 Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly cl...

Page 108: ...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 the manual of the monitor and set the display mode which is...

Page 109: ... 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 When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port and you connect the television external monitor or external sound device to another port When you change the display output or Unplug re plug the HDMI cable The sound outpu...

Page 110: ...nced settings button The Generic PnP Monitor and Mobile Intel Arrandale Graphics Properties dialogue box opens 3 Click the Graphics Properties button 4 In the subsequent dialogue box click Display Multiple Displays and then set up your television and notebook displays ...

Page 111: ...Hardware Utilities and Options For NVIDIA 1 Right click on the computer desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel 2 Click Display and select Set up multiple displays 3 Click the icon on TV and select the display mode for TV ...

Page 112: ...User s Manual 3 35 Hardware Utilities and Options For ATI 1 Click Start All Programs Catalyst Control Center CCC 2 Click Graphics and select Desktop Displays ...

Page 113: ...the display mode for TV USB FDD Kit The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer s USB ports Figure 3 11 The USB floppy diskette drive 1 USB connector 3 Floppy diskette slot 2 Disk In Use Indicator 4 Eject button 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 114: ...tte activity has stopped 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Taskbar Make sure the connector is properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins 1 USB port 2 USB connector 1 2 If you connect the USB floppy diskette drive after the computer has already been turned on it will take about ten seconds for it t...

Page 115: ...n eSATA cable to the eSATA USB combo port Make sure the connector is properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins 1 eSATA USB combo port 2 eSATA cable 1 2 A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer s eSATA USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode If this occurs discon...

Page 116: ...om within the computer s eSATA USB combo port Security lock A security locks enable you to anchor your computer a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft The computer has a security lock slot on its back side into which you can attach one end of the security cable while the other end attaches to a desk or similar object The methods used for attaching secur...

Page 117: ...security lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer so its back side faces you 2 Align the security cable with the lock slot and secure it in place Figure 3 14 Security lock 1 Security lock slot 1 ...

Page 118: ...nient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you Battery Pack An 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 USB FDD Kit The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB floppy diskette...

Page 119: ...u want the on screen pointer to go Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons 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 on the software you are using 1 Touch Pad 3 Touch Pad c...

Page 120: ...rs can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from a power saving mode such as Sleep Mode Authentication of the User Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer boot authentication Single Sign On feature You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to thos...

Page 121: ...the sensor sensor failure fingerprint recognition problems or a lower fingerprint recognition success rate Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the sensor strongly Do not touch the sensor with a wet finger or any wet objects keep the sensor surface dry and free from water vapor Do not touch the sensor with a soiled or dirty finger as minute fo...

Page 122: ...ion on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if a recognition failure often occurs when using already enrolled fingers Check the condition of your finger any conditions which have changed since enrollment such as injury rough skin and extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may low...

Page 123: ...using fingerprint authentication 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility or click the Fingerprint utility icon in the Taskbar 2 The Enroll screen is displayed Enter the current account password into the Windows Password field If no Windows password has been configured you will be asked to configure the new logon password Then click Next 3 Click the non enrolled fin...

Page 124: ...ross the fingerprint sensor 3 The TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu is displayed Select Enroll in the main menu 4 In the Enroll window it enables you to delete the fingerprint data for the currently logged in user Click an enrolled finger you want to delete Are you sure you want to delete this template message box will appear on the screen and then click OK button If you want to delete other f...

Page 125: ...print boot authentication and Single Sign on feature Overview about Fingerprint boot authentication The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboard based User Password authentication system when booting up If you do not want to use the fingerprint authentication system for password authentication when booting up but prefer to use the keyboard based system instead click th...

Page 126: ...g the settings 1 Logon as Administrator means a user has administrator privileges 2 Click Start All Programs TOSIHBA Utilities TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility 3 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor 4 The TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu is displayed Click Run As Administrator in lower left 5 User Account Control window is displayed Click Yes 6 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint s...

Page 127: ...ive the next time the system is booted up Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Enables the transmission of video and ...

Page 128: ...dirty Setting the Size to more than 800x600 will cause a larger amount of data to be written to the hard disk drive and may interfere with smooth recording When recording in dimly lit environments select Night Mode which allows for brighter images with less noise 1 Capture Still Images 4 Video Recording 2 Open Close Preview Area 5 Camera Resolution 3 Delete Recorded File 6 Capture Settings 1 2 3 4...

Page 129: ... Format and Video Quality 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 incorrectly recognize faces that are similar to a registrant For high s...

Page 130: ...ou 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 position of your face so that it fits within...

Page 131: ...u will then be returned to the Management screen Clicking on the Yes button will remove the selected user from the Management screen How to launch the help file For further information on this utility please refer to help file 1 To launch the help file click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities Face Recognition Help Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition This section explains how to login to W...

Page 132: ... 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 drive Tray ODD The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD BD based programs You can r...

Page 133: ... BD Combo drive section for precautions on writing to CD DVD BD Loading discs Tray ODD To load CD DVD BD follow the steps as detailed below 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly 2 Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened Figure 4 5 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 1 Disc tray 2 Eject button 2 1 ...

Page 134: ...ed the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD DVD BD tray Therefore you will need to turn the CD DVD BD at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After seating the CD DVD BD 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 drive Check the surface of the ...

Page 135: ...ray to close it Press gently until it locks into place Figure 4 7 Closing the CD DVD BD disc tray If the CD DVD BD is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the CD DVD BD might be damaged Also the disc tray might not open fully when you press the eject button ...

Page 136: ...he disc tray out until it is fully opened 2 The CD DVD BD extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it Gently lift out the CD DVD BD 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 CD DVD BD is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop b...

Page 137: ...button let CD DVD BD be put out How to remove CD DVD BD when the disc tray will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off If the power is off you can open the disc tray by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole near the eject button Figure 4 9 Manual release with the eject hole 1 Eject hole 1 ...

Page 138: ...ower before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD BD is spinning when you open the disc tray the CD DVD BD could fly off the spindle and cause injury The optical drive installed on this computer cannot write multiple sessions on DVD R Dual Layer disc sessions Once a disc has been written to once it will be finalized Once finalized no further writing to the disc will be possible regardless of what p...

Page 139: ...RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Panasonic CO LTD for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media 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 Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIY...

Page 140: ...i 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 Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x 8x and 16x speed media DVD R for Labelflash FUJIFILM CORPORATION for 16x speed media DVD R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD...

Page 141: ...y not be able to read DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW discs Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD R or DVD R Double Layer discs cannot be deleted either in whole or in part DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Panasonic CO LTD for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media BD R Pa...

Page 142: ...n completed In this instance writing is finished if you can eject the DVD RAM media Be sure to close all other software programs except for the writing software itself Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the processor Operate the computer at its full power settings do not use any power saving features Do not write information while virus checking software is ru...

Page 143: ...ng Make sure that the write rewrite operation is completed before going into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode writing is completed if you can remove an optical media on the DVD Super Multi drive or BD drive If the media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes tra...

Page 144: ... function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot back up CD ROM CD R or CD RW media to DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW to CD R or CD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in pac...

Page 145: ... two steps Click the Recording settings button for writing on the main toolbar in the Data Disc mode Select Setting for Each Mode Data Disc in the Setting menu 3 Mark the Verify written data check box 4 Select File Open or Full Compare mode 5 Click the OK button How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information Opening the T...

Page 146: ...Blu ray disc Movie Simplified steps for making a Blu ray disc movie 1 Click Start All Programs DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA DVD MovieFactory Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory 2 Click Create Video Disc New Project to invoke the 2nd Launcher choose Blu ray and then invoke DVD MovieFactory 3 Add source from HDD by clicking Add Video files button to invoke browser dialog box 4 Choose the source vide...

Page 147: ...video to DVD please close all other programs Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU Do not support mp3 decode and encode 2 Before recording the video to DVD or Blu ray disc When you record DVD disc or Blu ray disc please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB1 1 hard disk drive or it ...

Page 148: ...applications or carry out any other operations during DVD Video playback Playback may stop or not function properly in some situations Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be playable on the computer Use DVD Video discs with a region code which is either the same as the factory default setting or ALL Do not playback DVD discs Video while watching or recording television programs ...

Page 149: ...o track will also change the subtitle track If you see the screen blinking while playing DVD with subtitle on at Media Player please use TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER or Media Center to play DVD Display Devices Audio 1 TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER will only run when Colors is set to True Color 32 bit Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Adjust resolution click Advanced settings select Monit...

Page 150: ...ing TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER to launch the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER 2 Select Start All Programs TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER to start TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Operating TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Notes on Using TOSHIBA DVD 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 window s Top Menu or Menu buttons touch pad and mouse menu operations...

Page 151: ...rotection technology Renewal of the AACS key integrated into this product is required 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...

Page 152: ...n Using WinDVD BD 1 Screen display and available features may vary amongst BD Videos and scenes 2 If the menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control window s Top Menu or Menu buttons touch pad and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used Open WinDVD BD HELP WinDVD BD features and instructions are also explained in detail in WinDVD Help Use the following procedure to open WinDVD He...

Page 153: ...n and never apply a new label on top of an existing one in this instance the label could come loose and damage the floppy diskette drive 5 Never use a pencil for writing on a floppy diskette label as the dust from the pencil lead could cause a system malfunction if it found its way onto the computer s components In this instance always use a felt tipped pen and write the label first before applyin...

Page 154: ...ed to inform you when certain events happen This section explains how select an existing scheme or save one you have modified To launch the configuration dialog window for system sounds follow the steps below 1 Right click the Speaker icon on the task tray 2 Select Sounds from the menu Realtek HD Audio Manager You can confirm and change the audio configuration using the Realtek Audio Manager To la...

Page 155: ...ent is blue and convex When audio power management is disabled the button is black and concave Speaker Configuration Click the playback button to confirm the internal speakers or the headphone sound is coming from the right direction Sound Effects This section explains how to select various sound effects Environment simulates reverberations of sound for familiar environments around us You can sele...

Page 156: ...Devices from the sub menu 2 Select Speakers and click Properties 3 Click the Dolby tab Using The Microphone You can use the built in or 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 compute...

Page 157: ...8 Click OK in the Edit Location screen 9 Click OK in the Phone and Modem screen Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure Connect the built in modem only to ordinary 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 digita...

Page 158: ...information Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match Displays a warning if the current settings for both region code and telephony location are different Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed from which you should select the appropriate communications port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Yo...

Page 159: ...ilt 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 3 2 Do no...

Page 160: ...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 161: ... 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 162: ...tware Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 1 Fax application software Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 2 Multi user considerations On Windows 7 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 compute...

Page 163: ... use 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 switch is off no wireless functionality is available Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on Except for the stopped device by the software switch al...

Page 164: ...strator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a network connection Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable The AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN the system may hang up Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur...

Page 165: ...mage Clean the plastics of the computer using a slightly water dampened cloth You can clean the display screen by spraying a small amount of glass cleaner onto a soft clean cloth and then wiping the screen gently with the cloth Moving the computer While the computer is designed for flexible day to day usage you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble...

Page 166: ...at it does not fall or hit anything Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection This computer has a function for reducing the risk of damage on the hard disk drive Using an acceleration sensor built into the computer TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects vibration shocks and similar signs of movement of the computer and automatically moves...

Page 167: ...and writing Set a lower detection level when the speed of Hard Disk Drive reading and writing is a priority Different detection levels can be set depending on whether the computer is used as handheld or mobile usages or whether it is used in a stable environment such as on a table in the workplace or at home By setting different detection levels for the computer depending on whether it runs with t...

Page 168: ...B 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 However the Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device This 3D objec...

Page 169: ...ge 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 state When there is a curre...

Page 170: ...abling Sleep and Music You can enable Sleep and Music by marking the Enable Sleep and Music check box and clicking Apply button When Sleep and Music is enabled it is not possible to mute sound from the speaker even by connecting headphones to the Headphone jack There is also no sound from the headphone When Sleep and Music is enabled it is possible to play sound from the computer s speaker by conn...

Page 171: ...acity and the configuration settings of PC 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 temperature rises to a certain level You are able to select whether to control this temperature by either turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the...

Page 172: ...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 173: ...unction 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 h...

Page 174: ...on again Power Plan Pressing FN F2 changes the power 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 To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the...

Page 175: ...m Pressing FN Space changes the display resolution TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce Pressing FN 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge Pressing FN 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 of t...

Page 176: ...e special functions in Windows the Windows Start Button key activates the Start menu while the application key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button 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 ...

Page 177: ... 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 Table 6 1 Power conditions continued 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 ...

Page 178: ...rigger 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 connected and the bat...

Page 179: ... source although you should not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected Before you remove 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 m...

Page 180: ...uter 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 Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precaution...

Page 181: ...ry and should 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 deteri...

Page 182: ... cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer 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...

Page 183: ...er if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the keyboard closing 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 clot...

Page 184: ...00mAh 6 cell 1 25 days 20 days Battery pack 9000mAh 12 cell 2 days 30 days RTC battery 30 days 30 days 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power if it does not turn on then go to Step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If you find that the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the...

Page 185: ...ce for an extended period of time This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following steps Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it could be lost In Hibernation Mode data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or disconnect...

Page 186: ...ndicator 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 1 into its position 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch 2 to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer 3 Figure 6 1 Releasing the battery pack 1 Battery pack 3 Battery release latch 2 Battery lock 1 ...

Page 187: ...e computer 1 2 Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery lock 2 is in its position Figure 6 2 Securing the battery pack 3 Turn your computer over Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries 1 Battery pack 2 Battery lock 2 1 1 2 ...

Page 188: ...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 TOSHIBA Assist SECURE Supervisor password This utility lets you do the following Register or delete the supervisor password Specify rest...

Page 189: ...N F4 to enter Hibernation Mode please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details Panel 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 At this point the hotkeys Fn F1 to F9 do no...

Page 190: ... System automatic Sleep Hibernation This feature automatically turns off the system in Sleep or Hibernation Mode if the computer is not used for a set duration Refer to Special features in Chapter 3 for an explanation of how to set the duration ...

Page 191: ...grams TOSHIBA Utilities HWSetup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs General Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU 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 OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts...

Page 192: ...allows you to select the display to be used when the computer is started Please note that this setting is only available on standard VGA mode and is not available as part of the Windows Desktop properties Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup version The Power On Display is supported with some models Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one i...

Page 193: ...and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting 1 The floppy diskette drive will be used to start the computer when there is a bootable disk contained in the external drive 2 The optical disc drive will be used to start the computer when there is a bootable disk contained in the drive U Selects the USB floppy diskette drive 1 N Selects the netw...

Page 194: ...ds described above 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 HDD Sets the USB memory to be the equivalent of a hard disk drive default With this setting the USB me...

Page 195: ...off Dynamically Switchable The processor s power consumption and automatic clock speed switching functions are enabled in use the processor s operation is automatically switched when necessary default Always High The processor s power consumption and automatic clock speed switching functions are disabled in use the processor will always run at its highest level of power consumption and its highest...

Page 196: ... floppy diskette drive legacy emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB floppy diskette drive by setting the USB FDD Legacy Emulation item to Enabled Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN from shutdown Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN from shutdown Default Enabled Enables Built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables Built in LAN functions Enabled Enables the USB ...

Page 197: ...s feature allows you to set SATA interface setting Enabled Enables the eSATA port Default Disabled Disables the eSATA port in order to save power Performance Let HDD SSD work with maximum performance Default Battery life Let HDD SSD work with battery life mode If this setting is selected this caused performance down ...

Page 198: ...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 199: ...entify 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 ...

Page 200: ...roblem 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 and peripherals Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba par...

Page 201: ... Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message In these instances turn off the computer check all cable connections and then restart it if the self test fails again contact your reseller dealer or service provider Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet the battery pack is the primary power source Howeve...

Page 202: ...even though the DC IN indicator stops blinking If the computer has reached room temperature and it still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your reseller dealer or service provider Computer shuts down and its DC IN indicator is flashing white This indicates a problem with the heat dispersal system you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider Problem Proced...

Page 203: ...temperature before you try again Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure its connecting terminals are clean if necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth lightly dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery taking care to ensure that it is securely seated in the computer Check the Battery indicator if it does not glow allow the computer to charge the battery fo...

Page 204: ...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 the Y key the BIOS setup application will end and the computer will restart Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for further information Problem Procedure ...

Page 205: ...n closed You should try to remove the marks by gently wiping the display panel with a clean dry cloth or if this fails with a good quality LCD screen cleaner In this latter instance you should always follow the instructions with the screen cleaner and always ensure you let the display panel dry properly before closing it Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur You should initially...

Page 206: ...erating system documentation in order to determine whether there is a problem with any of the operating system files or settings Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive Please refer to the operating system s documentation or online Help File for ...

Page 207: ...n cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 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 s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD...

Page 208: ...ons that may be present Check whether the CD DVD or BD is dirty if it is wipe it with a clean cloth lightly dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Please refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for further details on cleaning the media Some CD DVD BDs run correctly but others do not The computer s software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Ensure that these configurations match...

Page 209: ...re able to access this disk then it indicates the original disk and not the drive is probably causing the problem If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure SD SDHC SDXC memory card miniSD microSD Card error occurs Remove the SD SDHC SDXC memory card miniSD microSD Card from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure ...

Page 210: ...move the Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo 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 Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Problem Proce...

Page 211: ... is not write protected You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the MultiMediaCard that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure On screen pointer does not respond to pointing device operation In this instance the system might be busy Try moving the mouse again aft...

Page 212: ... are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 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 icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Device Settings tab 3 Click the Settings button 4 Properties for Synaptics TouchPad V7 2 on PS 2 Port ...

Page 213: ...Within the Mouse Properties 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...

Page 214: ...e unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints The recognition success rate may differ from user to user The fingerprint cannot be read due to injuries to the finger In this instance you should try the recognition process again using another enrol...

Page 215: ...le to use a USB mouse and or USB keyboard by setting the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation 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 I cannot use the Sleep and Charge function Sleep and Charge function may be disabled Select the Enable Sleep and Charge check box in the TOSHIBA ...

Page 216: ...or to the computer or disable the Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the compatible ports do not work when connected to a compatible port Some external devices may not work when connected to a compatible port if the Sleep and Charge function is enabled Reconnect the external device after turning the computer ON If the external device still does not work connect device to an US...

Page 217: ...still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure If there is a memory malfunction the Power indicator will repeatedly flash on for 0 5 seconds off for 0 5 seconds in the following patterns If there is an error in only Slot A amber twice then white once If there is an error in only Slot B amber once then white twice If there are errors in both S...

Page 218: ...ngs Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound device is enabled and that the device is properly working For further information please refer to Troubleshooting in Windows section of Windows Help and Support Annoying sound is heard In this instance you may be experiencing...

Page 219: ...hen the external monitor is set as the primary display device in extended desktop mode it will not display when the computer wakes up from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode To keep this from happening do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Remember to turn off the computer before disconnecting the externa...

Page 220: ...or pule dialling selection feature is set correctly Communication is cut off unexpectedly The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval try lengthening this time interval within your communication application A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by NO CARRIER Ensure that the communication application s error contro...

Page 221: ...e system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Problem Procedure Cannot access Wireless LAN Make sure the computer s Wireless communication switch is set to on If problems persist contact your LAN administrator Problem Procedure Cannot access Bluetooth device Check to ensure the computer s Wireless Communication Switch is set to on Check to ensure the Bluetooth Manager applicat...

Page 222: ...ent for assistance Consult the reseller or dealer from where you purchased your computer and or software they are your best resource for current information and support 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 ...

Page 223: ...ance Tower No 66 Hua Yuan Shi Qiao Road Pudong Shanghai P R China 200120 Netherlands TOSHIBA Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Road 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 Spain TOSHIBA Information Systems ESPAÑA Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28830 Madrid Españ...

Page 224: ...er to User Information Guide about Size Environmental Requirements 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 60 C 140 F 10 to 90 noncondensing Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 0 to 3 000 meters Non operating 0 to 10 000 meters maximum ...

Page 225: ...m Network 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 10...

Page 226: ...th 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 Power supply 3 3V supplied by compu...

Page 227: ... computer that supports that mode Video mode Video mode settings are configured via the Display Properties dialog To open the Display Properties dialog click Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display 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 a 3D applic...

Page 228: ...d Specifications Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Compatibility IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating System Microsoft Windows Networking Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK ...

Page 229: ...wireless communication equipment The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio ...

Page 230: ...installed wireless LAN module And the approved channels on using are different at each country or region When using these channels in any country or region refer to the addendum sheet which is Approved Countries Regions for use The channel configuration is managed as follows For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure the Wireless LAN module will automatically start operatio...

Page 231: ...d unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device 5GHz Band Channels Sets Wireless IEEE 802 11 Revision a and n Frequency Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz 34 5170 2 36 5180 2 38 5190 2 40 5200 2 42 5210 2 44 5220 2 46 5230 2 48 5240 2 52 5260 2 56 5280 2 60 5300 2 64 5320 2 100 5500 2 104 5520 2 108 5540 2 112 5560 2 116 5580 2 120 5600...

Page 232: ...naged as follows For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure the Wireless LAN module will automatically 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 module will use the factory set default...

Page 233: ...hat is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification Ver 3 0 HS as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Bluetooth Specification Ver 2 1 EDR as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group ...

Page 234: ...equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful When you use Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth Adaptor fr...

Page 235: ...ion FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause h...

Page 236: ... In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on computer incorporating this product Article 12 Without permission granted by the DGT or NCC any compan...

Page 237: ...mmunications Business Law The Name of the radio equipment BSMAN3 Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 FAX 03 3457 4868 The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile obje...

Page 238: ...ology Interoperability JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D09 0366001 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device ...

Page 239: ...s used All cords must meet the following specifications Certification agencies 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 SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands ...

Page 240: ...ree pin plug 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 and Europe Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI USA United Kingdom AS approved Approved ...

Page 241: ...mination time and temperatures for various devices The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 3MB 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 242: ...atter which method 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 sharin...

Page 243: ... not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis CPU 2 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 comp...

Page 244: ... Contact 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 Devi...

Page 245: ...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 6 Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LC...

Page 246: ...ing 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 247: ...MOS 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 Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc ...

Page 248: ...y 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 Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VGA video graphics array WAN wide area network WSXGA wide super extended graphics array WSXGA wide su...

Page 249: ...de is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols asynchronous Lacking regular time relationship As applied to computer communications asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals B backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the o...

Page 250: ... 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 compact disc See also CD ROM CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also...

Page 251: ...ware firmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Setup program to control your system configuration controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or...

Page 252: ...omputer system or application Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions double click To press and release the pointing device s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated driver A software program genera...

Page 253: ...s infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related information a file can contain data programs or both fingerprint sensor The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint firmware A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor s activities flash memory Non volatile memory that ca...

Page 254: ... software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key FN can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you s...

Page 255: ...ch key the transmitted code is in turn representative of the ASCII character marked on the key kilobyte KB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabyte L L1 cache Level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache memory L2 cache L2 cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slow...

Page 256: ... modulated data demodulates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for addin...

Page 257: ...parity 1 The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various lev...

Page 258: ...atile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM 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 expressed as the number of pixels availabl...

Page 259: ...tem s activities See also hardware stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications synchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits characters or events 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 ...

Page 260: ...reless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication Wireless WAN Wide Area Network WAN through wireless comm...

Page 261: ...nts 2 5 D DC IN indicator 2 12 6 3 DVD Super Multi drive problems 8 10 using 4 15 Display 3 4 automatic power off 3 9 brightness down 5 3 brightness up 5 4 controller B 1 hinges 2 10 opening 1 6 screen 2 10 Documentation list 1 1 Dual Pointing Device Touch Pad 2 11 Touch Pad control buttons 2 11 4 1 E Equipment checklist 1 1 ExpressCard 3 19 inserting 3 19 removing 3 20 External monitor 3 30 probl...

Page 262: ... Plan 5 3 Sleep 5 3 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility en large 5 4 5 5 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility re duce 5 4 Touch Pad 5 4 Wireless 5 4 Zoom 5 4 I Indicators 2 12 K Keyboard 5 1 FN Sticky key 5 5 Function keys F1 F12 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 Windows special keys 5 5 emulating enhanced keyboard 5 2 problems 8 7 typewriter keys 5 1 L LAN 3 8 4 45 cable types 4 45 connecting 4 46 disconnecting 4 47 problems 8 24 M Media...

Page 263: ...Clock 8 7 Recovery Media 8 26 SD SDHC memory card min iSD microSD Card 8 12 Self test 8 4 Sound system 8 22 System start up 8 4 TOSHIBA support 8 26 Touch Pad 8 14 USB device 8 18 USB floppy diskette drive 8 12 USB mouse 8 16 Wireless LAN 8 25 eSATA device 8 20 xD picture card 8 13 Processor 3 1 R Recovery Media 1 16 problems 8 26 Recovery hard disk drive 1 15 Restarting the computer 1 12 S SD SDH...

Page 264: ...ooming Utility 3 13 U USB FDD Kit 3 36 USB device problems 8 18 USB floppy diskette drive problems 8 12 V Video RAM 3 2 Video mode B 1 W Web Camera 2 10 3 8 4 9 Wireless LAN 3 9 4 42 problems 8 25 Wireless communication 4 42 indicator 2 13 4 45 Z eSATA device 3 38 eSATA USB combo port 2 6 problems 8 20 eco button 3 9 xD picture card 3 21 inserting 3 23 problems 8 13 removing 3 24 ...

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