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User's Manual

Satellite C50-A/C50D-A
Satellite C55-A/C55D-A
Satellite Pro C50-A/C50D-A
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Summary of Contents for Satellite Pro C50-A Series

Page 1: ...User s Manual Satellite C50 A C50D A Satellite C55 A C55D A Satellite Pro C50 A C50D A Series ...

Page 2: ...ipment checklist 2 1 Conventions 2 1 Using your computer for the first time 2 2 Turning off the power 2 8 Chapter 3 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 3 1 Left side 3 2 Right side 3 3 Back 3 5 Underside 3 6 Front with the display open 3 7 Internal Hardware Components 3 9 Power Condition Descriptions 3 13 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad 4 1 The Keyboard 4 2 Optical disc dri...

Page 3: ...rd Utility 5 7 TOSHIBA System Settings 5 9 TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink 5 10 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 5 12 System Recovery 5 13 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 6 1 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 TOSHIBA support 6 14 Chapter 7 Appendix Specifications 7 1 AC Power Cord and Connectors 7 2 Information for Wireless Devices 7 4 Legal Footnotes 7 13 Glossary 7 16 Index Us...

Page 4: ...onversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructi...

Page 5: ... Realtek Semiconductor Corporation All other product names and service names in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Regulatory Information FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits a...

Page 6: ...y not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 This information is only applicable for the countries regions where it is required EU Declaration of Conformity This product is...

Page 7: ...than the above mentioned Residential commercial and light industry environments For example the following environments are not approved Industrial Environments e g environments where a mains voltage of 380 V three phase is used Medical Environments Automotive Environments Aircraft Environments Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are...

Page 8: ...act your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of batteries and or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Dir...

Page 9: ... hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment The number of possible pixel failures of your display is defined according to ISO 9241 307 standards If the number of pixel failures is less than this standard they will not be counted as defect or failure Battery is a consumption product since the battery time depends on the usage of your computer If the battery can not be charged at al...

Page 10: ... style Open Source licenses In case of any license issues related to OpenSSL please contact openssl core openssl org OpenSSL License Copyright c 1998 2011 The OpenSSL Project All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright ...

Page 11: ... NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young eay cryptsoft com This product includes software written by Tim Hudson tjh cryptsoft com Original SSLeay License Copyright C 1995 1998 Eric Young eay cryptsoft com All rights reserved This package is an SSL ...

Page 12: ...ws specific code or a derivative thereof from the apps directory application code you must include an acknowledgement This product includes software written by Tim Hudson tjh cryptsoft com THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN N...

Page 13: ...ode by pressing the power button Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA and the EU Commission According to the EPA a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR specifications will use between 20 and 50 less energy depending on how it is used Visit http www eu energystar org or http www energystar gov for more i...

Page 14: ... not try to open the enclosure Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Precautions CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model ple...

Page 15: ...e system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your comput...

Page 16: ...ect it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer s components or otherwise cause it to malfunction Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and dirt and use care with all liquids around it Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry co...

Page 17: ...ot fall or hit anything Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements 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 Instruction Manual for Saf...

Page 18: ...Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment User s Manual 1 15 ...

Page 19: ...tellite C55 A C55D A Satellite Pro C50 A C50D A Series Portable Personal Computer Battery pack Is preinstalled in some computers AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Documentation User Information Guide Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe ide...

Page 20: ... Desktop tile from the Start screen to access the desktop Start screen You can go to the Start screen by clicking the Start charm You can also use the Windows logo key on your keyboard to go to Start screen For detailed information please refer to the Windows Help and Support Using your computer for the first time Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for informati...

Page 21: ...to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer 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 the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by u...

Page 22: ...urniture or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the computer base and AC adaptor s surface increase in temperature during normal use Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions 1 Connect the power co...

Page 23: ... raised slowly lift the display panel this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity Figure 2 4 Opening the display panel 1 1 Display panel Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the displa...

Page 24: ...ition Descriptions section for more information After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1 Open the display panel 2 Press the computer s power button Figure 2 5 Turning on the power 1 1 Power button Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Initial setup The Windows 8 Star...

Page 25: ...ms Use the Windows Charms to start apps find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks By pointing the mouse pointer to the upper or lower right corner of your screen you will find a list of charms Search Share Start Devices and Settings Search This Charm allows you to locate items on your computer It can help you find apps documents photos and your favorite music S...

Page 26: ... 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 before removing the disk disc If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data Never turn off the power disconnect an external st...

Page 27: ...e with aviation or other systems possibly causing serious injury Before entering Sleep Mode be sure to save your data Do not switch to Sleep Mode while transferring data to external media such as USB devices memory media or other external memory devices Data will be lost Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep Mode The computer or the memory module could be damaged ...

Page 28: ...ase note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left off when you shut down the computer When the computer is in Sleep Mode the Power indicator will blink white If you are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode will consume m...

Page 29: ...y 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 the Settings charm 2 Click Power and then select Hibernate In order to show Hibernate in...

Page 30: ...utton Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode the computer will take a moment to save the current data in memory to the Hard Disk Drive 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 Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capa...

Page 31: ...re shows the front of the computer with the display panel in the closed position Figure 3 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed 1 2 3 4 1 DC IN Battery indicator 3 Wireless communication indicator 2 Power indicator 4 Memory media slot Product appearance depends on the model you purchased DC IN Battery indicator The DC IN Battery indicator shows the condition of the DC IN and the batter...

Page 32: ...edia section for more information Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the Memory media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Left side The following figure shows the left side of the computer Figure 3 2 The left side of the computer 1 2 3 4 1 Security lock slot 3 Universal Seri...

Page 33: ... 3 0 devices Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available Some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB port Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in seriou...

Page 34: ...ound system provides support for the computer s internal speakers and microphone as well as allowing an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 or 3 0 port Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to the USB 2 0 or 3 0 standard are provided on the right side of the computer The USB port type may vary depending on the model you pu...

Page 35: ... provides 15 pin analog RGB port Please refer to the External RGB monitor port pin assignment section for information on external RGB monitor port pin assignment This port allows you to connect an external RGB monitor to the computer Cooling vents The cooling vents help the processor to avoid overheating Back The following figure shows the back of the computer Figure 3 4 The back of the computer 1...

Page 36: ...ion on removing the battery pack please refer to the Battery section Memory module slot The memory module slot allows for the installation replacement and removal of additional memory module The size of the memory modules varies depending on the model The actual amount of useable system memory will be less than the installed memory modules Refer to the Additional memory module section Cooling vent...

Page 37: ...ouch Pad control button 6 Display screen 13 Touch Pad control button 7 Display hinges Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Wireless communication antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN Bluetooth antennas Legal Footnote Wireless LAN For more information regarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section Mi...

Page 38: ... the image displayed on the internal screen will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power This difference in brightness levels is intended to save power when operating on batteries Legal Footnote LCD For more information regarding LCD please refer to the Legal Footnotes section Display hinges The display hinges allow the display panel to be positioned at a variety of easy to vie...

Page 39: ...ies depending on model To check which type of processor is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor utility by clicking Desktop Desktop Assist Support Recovery PC Health Monitor and then click PC Information Legal Footnote CPU For more information regarding CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive The capacity of the hard disk drive vari...

Page 40: ...resolution The amount of Video RAM can be verified by clicking the Advanced settings button in the Screen Resolution window Legal Footnote Memory Main System For more information regarding Memory Main System please refer to the Legal Footnotes section Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or off The...

Page 41: ...grams to play video files the preferred graphics processor in the Program Settings tab cannot be changed to the graphics other than Integrated Graphics To access the Program Settings click NVIDIA Control Panel Manage 3D settings Program Settings To launch the NVIDIA Control Panel Click Desktop Desktop Assist Control Panel Hardware and Sound NVIDIA Control Panel For more information about the NVIDI...

Page 42: ...wn menu in Power Source 3 Clear the Display Power Saving Technology check box 4 Click OK If you want to enable this feature under the conditions mentioned above select the Display Power Saving Technology check box AMD Vari Bright AMD GPU models 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 ...

Page 43: ...LED amber Quick charge LED amber AC adaptor not connected Remaining battery capacity is above low battery trigger point Operates LED off Remaining battery capacity is below low battery trigger point Operates LED flashes amber Remaining battery capacity is exhausted Computer shuts down DC IN Battery indicator Check the DC IN Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack and the powe...

Page 44: ...sume this process will occur regardless of whether the computer s power is on or off Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer the following indicator conditions should be noted White Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Flashing white Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient p...

Page 45: ...ch Place two or more fingers down on the touch pad and move them toward each other pinch or away from each other stretch This will show different levels of information or visually zooms in or out Two Finger Scroll Place two fingers down and slide them vertically or horizontally from anywhere on the touch pad This allows you to operate the scroll bars of a window Swipe Quickly move your finger in f...

Page 46: ... the key caps Keyboard indicator The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator and NUM LOCK indicator which show the following conditions When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed When the NUM LOCK indicator glows the ten key allows you to enter numbers Figure 4 1 Keypad indicators 1 2 1 CAPS LOCK indicator 2 NUM LOCK indica...

Page 47: ...play device To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device F5 FN F5 Enables or disables the Touch Pad F6 FN F6 Moves media backward F7 FN F7 Plays or pauses media playback F8 FN F8 Moves media forward F9 FN F9 Decreases the computer s volume F10 FN F10 Increases the computer s volume F11 FN F11 Turns the s...

Page 48: ...ers can be generated using normal keyboard operation but you are able to generate these characters using their specific ASCII codes 1 Hold down the ALT key 2 Using the numeric keypad type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT the ASCII character will appear on the display screen Optical disc drives The computer may be installed with a DVD Super Multi drive Blu ray Combo drive o...

Page 49: ...sing optical disc drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of disc based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without an adaptor Use the DVD playback application to view DVD Video discs For precautions on writing to discs refer to the Writing discs section To load discs follow the steps as detailed below 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject b...

Page 50: ... the center of the disc until you feel it click into place The disc should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 5 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place If the disc is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the disc might be damaged Also the disc tray might not open fully when you press the eject button Removing discs T...

Page 51: ...e near the eject button Figure 4 4 Manual release with the eject hole f1 0mm 1 1 Manual eject hole Turn off the power before you use the manual eject hole If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray the disc could fly off the spindle and cause injury Writable discs This section describes the types of writable discs Check the specifications of your drive to see the types of discs it can wri...

Page 52: ... process may sometimes fail due to low battery power in these instances data loss may occur Important message Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the optical disc drive please read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so you may find that the optical disc drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrit...

Page 53: ...eed and 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 8x and 16x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media DVD R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x and 8x speed media DVD R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 8x and 16x speed media ...

Page 54: ...DL Panasonic Corporation BD R TL TDK SHARP BD RE TL Panasonic Corporation Some types and formats of DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs may be unreadable Disc created in DVD R DL format4 Layer Jump Recording cannot be read When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to a media Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media do not use the cu...

Page 55: ...ng or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars In addition do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYE...

Page 56: ...A VIDEO PLAYER does not have a parental control function In order to protect copyrights the Windows Print Screen function is disabled when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running Print Screen functions are disabled even when running other applications besides TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER and when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is minimized Please close the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to use the Print Screen function Carry out the...

Page 57: ...IBA VIDEO PLAYER to start TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Notes on Using TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Screen display and available features may vary amongst 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 may not be able to be used Open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Manual TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER fe...

Page 58: ...on program recording errors In addition if pre scheduled recording starts during video playback it may cause video playback or television program recording errors Please view video during times when there is no recording prescheduled While playing a BD J title keyboard shortcut is ineffective Resume play function cannot be used with some discs on TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player The interactive functio...

Page 59: ... 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 TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Manual TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player features and instructions are explained in details in TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Manual Use the following procedure to open TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Manual Press the F1 key when TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player i...

Page 60: ...ontent DVD or video file in 3D using real time 2Dto3D conversion Effect of 3D can be shown only on an external 3D devices connected via an HDMI output It cannot be shown on the internal display The 2Dto3D conversion function uses TOSHIBA s original algorithm to apply a 3D effect to your own 2D videos However note that this function does not provide the same video content as a video originally prov...

Page 61: ... Message Operate on Windows Operate on other applications Please make sure AC adapter is used when playing with the enabled 3D playback feature 3D playback occurs only in full screen size When you enable 3D playback the Video Display Window automatically enlarges to fullscreen size In order for 3D playback to work on external display TV you need a 3D enabled display TV that has an HDCP compliant H...

Page 62: ...t to the 2D content The Player is set by default in the 2D format By pressing the 2Dto3D conversion function button you decide to activate the 2Dto3D conversion function and therefore decide to watch your 2D content in 3D The Player will not run the 2Dto3D conversion function automatically Please see the warnings in this section as regards potential copyright infringement and confirm you have any ...

Page 63: ...n from or stop viewing and check your equipment settings if you can see doubly substituted video images or cannot feel the 3D stereoscopic effect when watching 3D video images Still if you cannot see correctly please refrain from or stop viewing Please refrain from or stop viewing if you feel ill or experience discomfort before or while watching 3D video images Please position yourself directly in...

Page 64: ...ly Real Time Clock RTC battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar function and also maintains the system configuration while the computer is turned off If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system will lose this information and the real time clock and calendar will stop working You can change the Real Time Clock settings in t...

Page 65: ...be lost Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the DC IN Battery indicator will flash amber to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the DC IN Bat...

Page 66: ... The battery is nearly completely discharged In this instance you should leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The DC IN Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions The battery has not been used for a long time The battery has completely discharged and been lef...

Page 67: ...asts in a battery depends on Processor speed Screen brightness System Sleep Mode System Hibernation Mode Display power off period Hard Disk Drive power off period How often and for how long you use the Hard Disk Drive and external disk drives for example optical disc How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a USB device to which the battery supplies ...

Page 68: ...ndicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery condition go to Step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power The DC IN Battery indicator should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged however in the event that DC IN Battery indicator does not glow this indicates that power is not b...

Page 69: ... battery release latch and cause injuries Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery follow the steps as detailed below 1 Save your work 2 Click Power in the Settings charm and then click Shut down while holding down the SHIFT key ensure that the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the comput...

Page 70: ...Wake up on LAN is enabled The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature The Link speed 10 100 1000 megabits per second changes automatically depending on the network conditions connected device cable or noise and so on LAN cable types The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a L...

Page 71: ... into place Figure 4 7 Connecting the LAN cable 2 1 1 LAN jack 2 LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector or router Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a network connection Additional memory module You can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is availab...

Page 72: ...memory modules To discharge your body s static electricity simply touch any metal close to you with bare hands Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing a memory module To install a memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click Power in the Settings charm and then click Shut down whil...

Page 73: ...r fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Figure 4 8 Removing the memory module cover 1 2 1 Screw 2 Memory module cover Product appearance depends on the model you purchased User s Manual 4 29 ...

Page 74: ...nd fire possibly resulting in serious injury Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors 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 Align the grooves along the edges of the memory module with the locking tabs on the connector an...

Page 75: ...a memory module To remove the memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click Power in the Settings charm and then click Shut down while holding down the SHIFT key ensure that the Power indicator is off 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 5 Loosen the screw se...

Page 76: ...urchased 9 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed 10 Install the battery pack 11 Turn the computer over Memory media The computer is equipped with a memory media slot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with various memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices such as di...

Page 77: ...r playback protected material on another computer or other device and you may not reproduce any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment Below is a simple explanation for distinguishing SD memory cards from SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards appear the same externally However the logo on memory cards is different so pay careful attention to the log...

Page 78: ...r expose it to liquids or let it get dirty After using card return it to its case The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot Do not leave a card partially inserted in the slot Press the card until you hear it click into place Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data Memory cards have a limited l...

Page 79: ...o not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not turn the computer off or switch to Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode while files are being copied doing so may cause data to be lost Removing memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To remove memory media follow the steps as detailed below ...

Page 80: ...etailed below 1 Connect the RGB cable to the External RGB monitor port Figure 4 14 Connecting the RGB cable to the External RGB monitor port 2 1 1 External RGB monitor port 2 RGB cable There are no fastening screws for an external monitor cable on the External RGB monitor port However external monitor cables which have connectors with fastening screws can still be used 2 Turn the external monitor ...

Page 81: ...the HDMI out port on your computer 3 Turn the HDMI display device s power on Figure 4 15 Connecting the HDMI out port 1 2 1 HDMI out port 2 HDMI cable Please do not plug unplug an HDMI device under the following conditions The system is starting up The system is shutting down When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port the display output device is set to HDMI When you unplug...

Page 82: ...ecting HD Format To select the display mode follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click Desktop Desktop Assist Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Display 4 Click Change display settings 5 Click Advanced settings 6 Click List All Modes 7 Select one of the mode at List All Modes Changing the display settings After one or more external displays are connected the operating sys...

Page 83: ...ories in order to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use For reference the following list details some of the items that are available from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer Memory Kit DDR3 DDR3L 1600 1866 memory modules can easily be installed in the computer The available option memory depends on TOSHIBA authorization Universal AC Adaptor If you frequently use your computer at...

Page 84: ...olume level is inadequate move the Microphone Boost slider to a higher level Audio Enhancements In order to apply the sound effects for your current speaker follow the steps below 1 Click Desktop and right click on the Speakers icon on the Taskbar and then select Playback devices from the sub menu 2 Select Speakers and click Properties 3 On the Enhancements tab select the sound effects you would l...

Page 85: ...d image Improved volume output delivering maximum volume without creating clipping or distortion Dialog enhancement for clear and intelligible vocals Bass enhancement for rich low frequency production High frequency definition for crisp details To access the utility Click Desktop Desktop Assist Media Entertainment DTS Sound U S patents apply to this product See http patents dts com Manufactured un...

Page 86: ...m the internal speakers or the headphone sound is coming from the right direction Default Format You can change the sample rate and bit depth of sound Video mode Video mode settings are configured via the Screen Resolution dialog To open the Screen Resolution dialog click Desktop Desktop Assist Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Change display settings If you are running some app...

Page 87: ...you may refer to each utility s online manual help files or README TXT file if applicable All the utilities described here can be accessed from Desktop Desktop Assist Furthermore some utilities can also be launched from Start screen and desktop shortcut TOSHIBA Desktop Assist TOSHIBA Desktop Assist is a graphical user interface that provides access to specific tools and TOSHIBA utilities and appli...

Page 88: ...play Utility For details on Desktop Text Size utility and Split Screen utility see the help file TOSHIBA Password Utility This utility allows you to set a password in order to restrict access to the computer To access this utility click Desktop Desktop Assist Tools Utilities Password Utility TOSHIBA System Settings This utility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way yo...

Page 89: ...IBA Blu ray Disc Player This software is provided for playback of Blu ray Disc It has an on screen interface and functions To start this utility click Desktop Desktop Assist Media Entertainment TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player For details on how to use TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player see the help file TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink This software is a multimedia player which can be used to play bac...

Page 90: ...ognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and will track specific activities related to their usage To access this utility click Desktop Desktop Assist Support Recovery PC Health Monitor For details on TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor see the help file TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player The plug in lets you upconverts wmv and mp4 videos on Windows Media Player For more i...

Page 91: ...r off 1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time with power being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed This can be specified in the Power Options System automatic Sleep Hibernation Mode 1 This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware ac...

Page 92: ...from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory so that when you next turn on the power you can continue working right where you left off Hibernation Mode This 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 cont...

Page 93: ...matically shuts down to prevent any damage In this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor Passwords set by the TOSHIBA Password Utility function are different from the Windows password User Password To start the utility click the following items Desktop Desktop Assist Tools ...

Page 94: ...u to enter a password You can use BIOS Setup to set change or delete the HDD Password or HDD Master Password To start BIOS Setup 1 In the Settings charm click Power and then select Restart 2 Hold down the F2 key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on the BIOS setup utility will load To end the BIOS Setup press F10 and then press ENTER to accept the changes The computer...

Page 95: ...tting Started section The following message will appear in the screen Enter Password At this point the function keys do not work They will function after you enter the password 2 Enter the Password 3 Press ENTER If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row or if you don t enter the password within 1 minute the computer shuts off In this case some features that can power on the comput...

Page 96: ...SATA Allows you to set conditions for SATA LAN Allows you to set conditions for LAN The settings or options explained here may vary depending on the model you purchased After you changed the settings a dialog box may appear to prompt you that the changes will take effect after the computer is restarted Make sure to restart your computer immediately to apply these changes TOSHIBA Media Player by sM...

Page 97: ...losed Photos uploaded to SkyDrive are limited to a maximum resolution of 2048 x 2048 pixels Any photo over that resolution will be scaled proportionally to a maximum size of 2048 x 2048 pixels This app doesn t support DMS Operating TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink The steps for playing a video file on a local library 1 Click My Local Library on the Start Page of TOSHIBA Media Player 2 Click...

Page 98: ...ide 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 TOSHIBA s authorized service providers Additionally TOSHIBA may also use this information for quality assurance analysis Subject to the use restrictions above the HDD data logged may be transferred to entit...

Page 99: ...ms will be described in this section Creating Recovery Media Restoring the pre installed software from your created Recovery Media Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk Drive Creating Recovery Media This section describes how to create Recovery Media Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Media Be sure to close all other software programs except the R...

Page 100: ...lash Memory will be lost when proceeding 2 Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows operating system from the Hard Disk Drive as normal 3 Insert the first blank disc into the optical disc drive tray or Insert the USB Flash Memory into one available USB port 4 Click Desktop Desktop Assist Support Recovery Recovery Media Creator 5 After Recovery Media Creator starts select the type of ...

Page 101: ...or key to select the appropriate option from the menu according to your actual recovery media 5 A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions If you have previously chosen to remove the recovery partition and are trying to create Recovery Media you will see the following message The Recovery Media Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition...

Page 102: ...ngs charm click Power and then select Restart 2 Hold down 0 zero key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on 3 Select Troubleshoot 4 Select Reset your PC 5 Follow the on screen instructions to finish the recovery You can also perform the restoration through PC settings in the operating system 1 Click the Settings charm and click Change PC settings 2 Click General under ...

Page 103: ... 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 may require help from TOSHIBA Support if you find you need to consult others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist You should always consider the simplest solution first the items detailed in this che...

Page 104: ...random characters Make a screenshot of the current display and if possible look up the messages in the documentation included with the computer software or operating system Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light if so which ones what color are they and do they stay on or blink Write down...

Page 105: ...ing the power on again by pressing the power button Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press CTRL ALT and DEL simultaneously once then cl...

Page 106: ...lick Power and then select Restart 2 Hold down the corresponding key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on 3 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas Power Keyboard Internal display panel Hard Disk...

Page 107: ...ttery indicator Please refer to the Power Condition Descriptions section for further information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t power the computer Check the connections to make sure that the power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the computer and a working power outlet Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged it should be replaced while if the termina...

Page 108: ...lace the battery taking care to ensure that it is securely seated in the computer Check the DC IN Battery indicator if it does not glow allow the computer to charge the battery for at least twenty minutes If the DC IN Battery indicator starts to glow after this period allow the battery to continue to charge for at least another twenty minutes before turning on the computer However if the indicator...

Page 109: ... application will end and the computer will restart Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the computer please refer to the The Keyboard section for further information Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled Please refer to your software s documentation to ensure that it is not remapping the keyboard in any way remapping involves changing or reassigning t...

Page 110: ...c in the optical disc drive if so remove it and try to start the computer again If this has no effect check the Boot Priority Options setting within the TOSHIBA System 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...

Page 111: ... from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your memory media card for further information You cannot write to a memory media card Remove the memory media card from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required ...

Page 112: ...nging the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Desktop Desktop Assist Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough Adjust the touch Sensitivity To access it click Desktop Desk...

Page 113: ...window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The on screen pointer moves erratically The elements of the mouse responsible for detecting movement might be dirty please refer to the documentation supplied with the mouse for instructions on how to clean it If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support USB device In addition to the inf...

Page 114: ... instance you may be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to the computer please refer to Sound System and Video mode for further information Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows start up or shut down If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support External monitor Please also refer to Operating Basics and to the d...

Page 115: ...e computer before disconnecting the external monitor When the display panel and an external monitor are set to clone mode and they are turned off by the timer the display panel or the external monitor may not display when turned on again If this occurs press the function key to re set the display panel and external monitor to clone mode Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the exte...

Page 116: ...A support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is important that you investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following ...

Page 117: ...TOSHIBA technical support If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related visit TOSHIBA technical support website http www toshiba co jp worldwide User s Manual 6 15 ...

Page 118: ... 8 33 35 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body 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 Wet bulb temperature 29 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 3 000 meters Non operating 60 to 10 000 meters m...

Page 119: ...A Data Signal I O 13 HSYNC Horizontal Sync Signal O 14 VSYNC Vertical Sync Signal O 15 SCL Data Clock Signal O I O I Input to computer I O O Output from computer AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the followi...

Page 120: ...d must be VDE type H05VVH2 F or H03VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type H05VV F For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three 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...

Page 121: ...etooth Specification depending on the model you purchased as defined and approved by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by the Bluetooth Special interest Group This Bluetooth product is not compatible with devices using Bluetooth Version 1 0B specifications The wireless devices have not completed verification of connection and oper...

Page 122: ...of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless products equipment 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 If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged ...

Page 123: ...or cause the loss or destruction of stored data TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof Card Specifications Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Compatibility IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs Network Operating System Microsoft Windows Networking Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknow...

Page 124: ...ence Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operate in the 2 4GHz band whic...

Page 125: ... own premises For public use a general authorization is required Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny Alesund Russian Federation Only for indoor applications Restrictions for Use of 5150 5350MHz Frequencies in Europe Italy For pr...

Page 126: ...e used outside own premises Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Russian Federation Limited e i r p 100mW Permitted to use only for indoor applications closed industrial and warehouse areas and on board aircraft 1 Permitted to use for local networks of aircraft crew service communications on board aircraft in area of the airport and at all stages of ...

Page 127: ...ainst harmful interference in a residential installation Refer to the FCC information section for the detailed information The radiated output power of the Wireless device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Wireless device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In the usual operating configuration ...

Page 128: ...ation and specified low power radio station 1 Important notice 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 object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations 1 Before usi...

Page 129: ...uses FH SS modulation 3 1 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 4 About the JEITA 5GHz Wireless LAN supports W52 W53 W56 Channel Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belo...

Page 130: ...se contact TOSHIBA Support As of March 2013 Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada Cyprus Czech Rep Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Korea Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxemburg Malta Monaco Netherlands Norway Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Slovak Republic Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland UK USA Legal Footnotes Non applica...

Page 131: ... vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum ...

Page 132: ...mbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by TOSHIBA at the time of publication Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After going through many charge and discharge cycles the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is a normal phenomenon for all batteries To pu...

Page 133: ...urrounding 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 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover top...

Page 134: ... gigabyte GBps gigabytes per second HDD Hard Disk Drive HDMI High definition Multimedia Interface HDMI CEC High definition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O Input Output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet Service Provider KB kilobyte LAN Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light ...

Page 135: ...ss Memory SSD Solid State Drive TFT Thin film Transistor URL Uniform Resource Locator 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 Super Extended Graphics Array Plus WUXGA Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array WXGA Wide Extended Graphics Array WXGA Wide Extended Graphics Array Plus www Wo...

Page 136: ...Cooling vents 3 5 3 6 D DC IN indicator 3 1 DC IN Battery indicator 3 13 Display automatic power off 5 5 hinges 3 8 opening 2 5 screen 3 8 Display controller 3 10 Documentation list 2 1 Dual Pointing Device Touch Pad 6 9 DVD Super Multi drive using writing E Equipment checklist 2 1 External monitor problems 6 12 H Hard disk drive automatic power off 5 5 HDMI out port 3 5 K Keyboard function keys 4...

Page 137: ...panel on off 5 6 Shut Down mode 2 8 Sleep Mode 2 9 turning off 2 8 turning on 2 6 Problems AC power 6 5 Analyzing the problem 6 2 Battery 6 5 Dual Pointing device 6 9 External monitor 6 12 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 HDD 6 8 Internal display panel 6 7 Keyboard 6 7 Memory Media Card 6 9 Overheating power down 6 5 Power 6 4 Real Time Clock 6 7 Sound system 6 12 TOSHIBA support 6 14 Touch Pad 6...

Page 138: ...g 2 9 System automatic 5 5 Sound system problems 6 12 T TOSHIBA Desktop Assist 5 1 U USB device problems 6 11 V Video mode 4 42 Video RAM 3 10 W Web Camera 3 8 Wireless communication 7 5 User s Manual Index 3 ...

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