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Page 2: ...aws if you use the screen mode switching functions e g Wide mode Wide Zoom mode etc of this product to display enlarged images video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these to the public Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA U400 Portable Personal Computer at th...

Page 3: ...vice the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns Be sure that noting rests on your AC adapter s power cable and that th...

Page 4: ...etting up the computer for work place it on a level surface EU Declaration of Conformity This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC which includes the compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIB...

Page 5: ...ctions of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given Following information is only for EU member states The symbol indicates that this p...

Page 6: ...n the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode TOSHIBA recommends that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guid...

Page 7: ...ead this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 8: ...lease read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 9: ...g sorgfältig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1 hviket be...

Page 10: ...this manual Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case OBS Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1 VAROITUS Suojakoteloa si saa avata Laite sisältää laserdiodin joka lähe...

Page 11: ...ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditio...

Page 12: ... to heat as the material could become damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer s components or otherwise cause it to malfunction ExpressCard overheating Some ExpressCards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in quest...

Page 13: ...losed 2 1 Left side 2 2 Right side 2 4 Backside 2 5 Underside 2 5 Front with the display open 2 6 Optical Disc Drive 2 8 AC adaptor 2 10 Remote controller optional 2 11 Chapter 3 Getting Started Installing the battery pack 3 1 Connecting the AC adaptor 3 2 Opening the display 3 4 Turning on the power 3 5 Windows Vista setup 3 5 Turning off the power 3 5 Restarting the computer 3 9 System Recovery ...

Page 14: ...ns 4 27 LAN 4 30 Cleaning the computer 4 31 Moving the computer 4 32 Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection 4 32 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5 1 F1 F12 function keys 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 Windows special keys 5 5 Keypad overlay 5 5 Generating ASCII characters 5 6 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 6 1 Power indicators 6 2 Battery types 6 2...

Page 15: ...ptor 8 9 External monitor 8 10 HDMI 8 10 i LINK IEEE1394 8 11 Security lock 8 13 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9 1 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 TOSHIBA support 9 17 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix E Legal Footnotes Appendix F If your computer is stolen Glossary Index ...

Page 16: ...reface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Specifications section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computer If you are going to install ExpressCards or connect external devices such as a monitor be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Manual contents Thi...

Page 17: ...neral computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parenthesis following their defini...

Page 18: ...BC 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 type face you see to the left ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or fai...

Page 19: ...00 Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord Software Microsoft Windows Vista The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Internet Explorer TOSHIBA Value Added Package TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Supervisor Password TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER TOSHIBA FingerPrint Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilites TOSHIBA Disc Creator So...

Page 20: ...our region s web site for the configuration details of the model that you have purchased Processor Memory If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Built in Depends on the model you purchased Please visit your region s website for the configuration details of the model that you have purchased Chipset Mobile Intel GM965 GL960 Express Chipset Slots PC2 5300 GM965 PC2...

Page 21: ...usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory RAM built into the computer Various system components like the video adapter s GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN etc require their own memory space Since a 32 bit operating system cannot address more than 4 GB of memory these system resources overlap the physical memory It is a technical limitation that the overlapped memory ...

Page 22: ...a detachable power cord Because it is universal it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts however the output current varies among different models Using the wrong model can damage your computer Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Hard disk Drive Available in 1 x 2 5 HDD 9 5 mm SATA 80 GB 120 GB 160 GB 200 GB 250 GB 320 GB ...

Page 23: ...speed CD RWs at up to 16 speed DVD Rs at maximum 8 speed DVD RWs at maximum 6 speed DVD Rs at maximum 8 speed DVD RWs at maximum 8 speed DVD R DL discs at maximum 4 speed DVD R DL discs at maximun 4 speed and DVD RAM discs at maximum 5 speed It supports the following formats DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DL DVD R DL CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mod...

Page 24: ...The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 i LINK IEEE1394a This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras Infrared receiver window This window receives signals from the remote control which is pr...

Page 25: ...ne Jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Modem The internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 V 92 The speed of data transfer and fax communication depends on the analog telephone line conditions The computer has a modem jack for connection to a telephone line Both V 90 and V 92 are...

Page 26: ... Privacy WEP data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Bluetooth Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers Bluetooth provides fast reliable and secure wirel...

Page 27: ...tic Power Off 1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disc drive when it is not accessed for a specified time Power is restored when the hard disc is accessed This can be specified in the Power Options System Automatic Sleep Mode Hibernation 1 This feature automatically shuts down the system into Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specifi...

Page 28: ...on section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for more details The TOSHIBA HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk so that when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to...

Page 29: ...rdware devices to be tested TOSHIBA Flash Cards This utility supports the following functions Hot key function TOSHIBA utility launcher function TOSHIBA Components Common Driver TOSHIBA Components Common Driver contains the module required for the utility which TOSHIBA offers TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides support to movement impaired users when they need to use t...

Page 30: ...event unauthorized access to your computer To register a supervisor password double click the TOSHIBA Assist on your desktop select the SECURE tab and start the Supervisor password utility To set a user password select the SECURE tab on TOSHIBA Assist then start the User password utility On the Password tab you can register a user password CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility allows you to ...

Page 31: ...nd Single Sign On feature TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER The DVD PLAYER is used to play DVD Video It has an on screen interface and functions Click point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA DVD Player then click TOSHIBA DVD Player TOSHIBA Disc Creator You can create CD DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CDs or DVDs to store multimedia and or doc...

Page 32: ...and more Simply scan your business cards and Presto BizCard automatically saves the data and image for each card Different viewing modes are available for easy searching editing creating and sorting You can share information with desktop organizers contact managers personal information managers PIMs and personal digital assistants PDAs You can also print ID badges mailing labels and stickers Provi...

Page 33: ...mputer Use only PC5300 compatible DDRII memory modules See your TOSHIBA dealer for details The availability of DDRII depends on the model you purchased Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare to increase your computer operating time AC Adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchase an ad...

Page 34: ...ication Switch Infrared Receiver Window Multiple Digital Media Card Slot DC IN LED Power LED Disk LED Battery LED Multiple Digital Media Card Slot LED Volume Dial Wireless Activity LED Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Supports SD SDHC memory card MMC MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK PRO and xD Picture card Wireless Communication Switch The Wireless Communication Switch turns the wireless networking trans...

Page 35: ...source Power LED The Power indicator glows blue when the computer is on If you select Sleep Mode from Turn Off Computer this indicator flashes orange one second on two seconds off while the computer enters Sleep Mode Battery LED The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery s charge Blue indicates a full charge orange indicates that the battery is charging and flashing orange indicates ...

Page 36: ...ar add in card technology based on PCI Express and the Universal Serial Bus USB interface The max transmission rate is 2 5 Gbps ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54 types are supported Do not block the cooling vents Also ensure that foreign objects are kept out of the vents as items such as pins or similar objects which can damage the computer s circuitry Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Universal ...

Page 37: ... the USB 2 0 standard are provided A port with the icon has USB Sleep and Charge function LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Modem Jack The modem jack allows you to use a modular cable to connect the mod...

Page 38: ...C in 19V Jack DC IN 19V Jack The AC adaptor connects to this socket Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer Battery Pack Battery Release Latch Cooling Vents Battery Pack Lock Hard Disk Cover Memory Module and Wireless LAN Cover Memory Module and Wireless LAN Cover This cover protects the two memory module sockets one or two mod...

Page 39: ...r when the AC adaptor is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery Release Latch Slide and hold this latch to release the battery pack for removal For detailed information on removing the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Cooling Vents Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from overheating Hard Disk Cover This...

Page 40: ... some models Power Button Turns the computer on and off and puts it into Hibernation Mode and wakes it up from Sleep Mode Mute Button or LED On Off Button Depending on the model you purchased press this button to mute the volume or to switch the illumination of the TouchPad brand logo and buttons on or off Provided with some models CD DVD Button Pressing this button will launch an application prog...

Page 41: ...ge through IE Internet Explorer Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Disable the password protected screensaver when returning from power saving Sleep mode System boot authentication and Single Touch Boot feature Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer Refer to the Using the fingerprint sensor op...

Page 42: ...speed DVDs DVD R DVD R DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once DVD Super Multi drive Supporting DVD R DL The full size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to writable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor The read s...

Page 43: ...or an equivalent optional adaptor Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case Use only the AC Adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor or other types of AC Adaptors may have a different voltage which could cause damage to your computer computer failure and or poss...

Page 44: ...you can Navigate and control all Media Center windows Control the video Place the computer in and out of Sleep Mode Slim size remote controller CD DVD button Press this button to launch an application program that allows Windows Media Player DVD Video Player Brightness down Decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Brightness up Increases the computer s display panel br...

Page 45: ...Decreases the volume while viewing DVDs or replaying CDs DVD menu Opens the main menu on a DVD movie if available Arrows Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows OK Selects the desired action or window option It acts like the ENTER Key LED on off Pressing this button to switch the lighting of indicators Mute Turns your computer s sound off Back Displays the previous window More inf...

Page 46: ... media backward seven seconds for videos one music track or one DVD chapter at a time Stop Stops the media currently playing Skip Moves media forward 30 seconds for videos one music track or one DVD chapter The remote controller is designed specifically for this computer Some application programs may not support remote control functions Distance Within 5 meters from the infrared receiver window An...

Page 47: ...tery this might result in choking If it happens contact a doctor immediately Observe the following precautions when using the battery of the remote controller Do not use batteries other than those specified 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 r...

Page 48: ... sure to place the batteries with correct polarities Press the battery down to the stopper then push it forward to fit into the battery case Inserting the batteries 3 Close the battery cover Close the cover securely until it clicks Closing the battery cover Replacing the batteries When the batteries in the remote controller reach the end of their life the remote controller may not operate correctl...

Page 49: ... until it clicks Placing slim size remote controller Inserting a slim size remote controller To insert the slim size remote controller follow the steps below 1 Make sure the ExpressCard slot is empty 2 Set the front side upward and insert the slim size remote controller Inserting the slim size remote controller 3 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Remove a slim size remote controller To remo...

Page 50: ... 2 Disconnect all cables connected to the computer 3 Insert the battery pack The Battery Release Latch clicks into place Be sure also to read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability All users should be sure to read the section Windows Vista setup The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not proper...

Page 51: ...d to be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery Pack Lock Battery Release Latch Refer to Removing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for removin...

Page 52: ...daptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC o...

Page 53: ... be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you Opening the display Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer ...

Page 54: ...or Sleep Mode Shut Down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped then remove the CD DVDs After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system R...

Page 55: ...vices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options To restore operation from Sleep Mode press the power button or press any key The latter action works only if Wake up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup If the computer automatically enters Sleep Mode while...

Page 56: ...re exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Hibernation Mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices You can also enable Sleep Mode by pressing Fn F3 Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for d...

Page 57: ...Hibernation mode automatically when you press the power button or close the Display Screen First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Open System and Maintenance and open Power Options 3 Select the Choose what the power button does 4 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid 5 Click th...

Page 58: ...drive for the System Recovery Options This partition stores files which can be used to repair the system in the event of a problem The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore the system See the Windows Help and Support content for more informatio...

Page 59: ...n the Windows Vista desktop or select the application from Start Menu Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc Creator Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write to the disc when the virus...

Page 60: ... Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive On your Data drive you may find a folder HDDRecovery This folder stores files which can be used to recover your system to the originally installed factory state If you subsequently set up your hard disk drive again do not change delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual otherwise you may find that...

Page 61: ...ut and press Next 5 To access the recovery process please log on as an enabled user with sufficent rights 6 Click TOSHIBA HDD Recovery on the System Recovery Options screen 7 Follow the on screen instructions on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery dialog The computer will be restored to its factory state Be sure to connect the AC adaptor otherwise you may run out of battery during the recovery process When y...

Page 62: ... caring for your computer Using the TouchPad To use the TouchPad simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go TouchPad and TouchPad control buttons Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right...

Page 63: ...rty access to them prevented Disable the password protected screensaver when returning from power saving Sleep mode Pre OS feature and Single Sign On feature Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Password when booting up the computer Do not press on the TouchPad too hard or press a sharp object such as a ball point pen against the TouchPad The TouchPad could be damaged Click Tap the To...

Page 64: ...n success rate Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the sensor strongly Avoid swiping with the finger stiff or pressing too hard Fingerprint reading may fail if the center of the fingerprint is not touching on the sensor or when finger is swiped while pressing hard Make sure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor before swip...

Page 65: ...rrors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath Injured finger Wet finger Soiled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger co...

Page 66: ...arantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility Points to note about the fingerprint utility If Win...

Page 67: ...Scanning Practice screen is displayed You can practice swiping your finger When you have finished practicing swiping your finger click Next 6 The Fingerprint Image Capture screen is displayed Follow the onscreen instructions and use the same finger you have selected under the Control Center to swipe your finger with good images three times for the fingerprint template to be created 7 In case of fi...

Page 68: ...yed This will switch the password input screen to the keyboard based one If the fingerprint authentication fails please logon using the Windows logon password Please logon using the Windows logon password if the fingerprint authentication failed for five times To logon using the Windows logon password enter the Windows logon password at the Welcome screen as normal A warning message will be displa...

Page 69: ...entication when booting up It is necessary to register the User Password and Windows Logon password before using the fingerprint Pre OS feature and this fingerprint Single Sign On feature Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register your User Password Only one fingerprint authentication is required to replace the User Password and if selected the HDD user and Supervisor passwords and Windows Logon pass...

Page 70: ...tible ports This function is disabled in the default setting To enable it you must change Disabled to Enabled in the HW setup When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled in HW Setup USB bus power DC5V will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF USB bus power DC5V is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ...

Page 71: ...scribes the webcam utility which can capture still and video images The web camera will auto run when Windows starts Provided with some models Metal paper clips or hair pins clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products for example when carrying the computer in your bag Please unstick the protective plastic film be...

Page 72: ...d see preview of the video Audio Recording Click to start recording click again to stop and listen to a preview of the audio Function Access additional functions About Player Effects Properties Settings and Help About Displays software manufacturer details Player Play video files Effects Choose images to be displayed on the capture screen Properties Choose from the Options tab to flip zoom flicker...

Page 73: ...an control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function in the Master Volume panel Refer to your Windows documentation for details on using the Master Volume panel Using the optical disc drive The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CDs without an adaptor An ATAPI interface contro...

Page 74: ... open the drawer slightly Pressing the eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the disc drive s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button Manual release with the eject hole Eject Button ...

Page 75: ...User s Manual 4 14 Operating Basics 2 Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Pulling the drawer open 3 Place the disc label side up in the drawer Inserting a disc ...

Page 76: ...ll extend slightly over the disc tray Therefore you will need to turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the tray After seating the disc however make sure it lies flat as shown in the figure above Do not touch the laser lens Doing so could cause misalignment Keep foreign matter from entering the drive Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris before closing the drive...

Page 77: ...o close it Press gently until it locks into place Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the disc drive Wait for the optical media drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the disc is spinning when you open the drawer wait for it to stop before you remove it When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the disc has stopped spinning before...

Page 78: ...wing manufacturers of CD R RW and DVD R R RW RW RAM discs However in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Some models in this series are equipped with Writing CD DVD with the DVD Super Multi drive Supporting DVD R DL CD R TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell L...

Page 79: ...ered Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive In writing to a DVD R RW DVD R RW or DVD RAM disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be fille...

Page 80: ...or rewriting Change users in the Windows Vista operating system Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or TouchPad or closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the computer Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC Card USB devices external display optical digital devices Use...

Page 81: ...A Disc Creator Audio CD function to record music to the DVD R RW or DVD R RW media Do not use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to copy DVD Video and DVD ROM with copyright protection DVD RAM media cannot be backed up with the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot back up a CD ROM or CD R RW to DVD R RW or DVD R RW using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Cre...

Page 82: ...lick the setting button for writing on the main toolbar in the Data Disc mode In the Settings menu select Settings for Each Mode then Data Disc 2 Mark the Verify Written Data check box 3 Select File Open or Full Compare mode 4 Click the OK button Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA How to make a Labelflash DVD Simplified steps for making a Labelflash DVD 1 Insert a Labelflash disc in DVD driv...

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

Page 84: ...VD Do not perform any of the following actions Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse to TouchPad or closing Opening the LCD panel Bump or cause vibration to the computer Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice Open the DVD drive Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD card USB device ...

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

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

Page 87: ...he modem in Japan with any other selection The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to connect a modem Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to the computer In case of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Do not pull on the cable or move the computer...

Page 88: ...ng the FM tuner The availability of this feature is depending on the model you purchased 1 Plug the FM tuner antenna into the FM Antenna jack Plug FM tuner antenna into the jack Select Start All Programs FM Tuner Utility to start FM software Wireless communications The computer s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices Only some models are equipped with bot...

Page 89: ...tomer to enable the encryption function TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of Wireless LAN and the damage thereof Do not use the Wireless LAN Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation Turn Wi Fi and B...

Page 90: ...users logged onto the same computer will not be able to use its Bluetooth functionality Product Support The latest information regarding Operating System support Language Support or available upgrades can be found on our web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport toshiba com in the United States Wireless communication switch You can enable or d...

Page 91: ...gabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Giga bit Ethernet LAN be sure to connect with a CAT5 E cable or higher You cannot use a CAT5 or a CAT3 cable Connecting LAN cable To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one...

Page 92: ...p the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer 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 completely before you turn it on again Clean the computer using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the display Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft clean cloth...

Page 93: ...or injury Always turn off the power when you move the computer If the power button has a lock set it to the lock position Also be careful not to subject the computer to impact Failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to computer computer failure or loss of data Never transport your computer with PC cards installed This could cause damage to your computer and or PC card resulting i...

Page 94: ...d can be set to OFF 1 2 and 3 in ascending order Level 3 is recommended for better protection of the computer However when the computer is used in a mobile environment or in other unstable conditions setting the detection level to 3 could result in frequent execution of TOSHIBA HDD Protection which will slow Hard Disk Drive reading and writing Set a lower detection level when the speed of Hard Dis...

Page 95: ... carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for 10 seconds TOSHIBA HDD Protection Message Specify whether to display a message when TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active This function does not work when the computer is starting in Sleep Mode in Hibernation Mode in transition to Hibernation Mode recovering from Hibernation Mode or powered off Be sure to not subject the computer to vibration or ...

Page 96: ...e letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not intercha...

Page 97: ...key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard A 101 key enhanced keyboard layout The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure above The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard S...

Page 98: ...t is off Hot keys Mute Turns the volume on and off Lock Enters Lock computer mode To restore your desktop you need to log on again Power plan Displays the power save modes and lets you change the power settings Sleep This hot key switches the system to Sleep Mode Hibernate This hot key switches the system to Hibernation Mode Output Changes the active display device Brightness decrease Turns the mo...

Page 99: ...les the Scroll Lock function Zoom Changes the display resolution TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce Reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the supported application windows TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge Increases the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the supported application windows Before using Fn 1 and Fn 2 you must install the TOSHIBA Zooming Ut...

Page 100: ...me function as the secondary mouse button This key activates the Windows start menu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the centre of the keyboard with gray letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same...

Page 101: ...and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overla...

Page 102: ...ry is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Power on Power off no operation Universal AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates LED Battery white green LED Battery white green Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Quick Charge LED Battery orange Quick charge LED Battery orange No battery installed Operates No charge LED Battery off No charge LED Battery off Uni...

Page 103: ...AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery Orange Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery White Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out When the batt...

Page 104: ... If the computer is continuously operated on AC power through an AC adaptor for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the Battery indicator may not indicate a low battery condition The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or dispo...

Page 105: ...r will be rebooted Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance The computer s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and shoul...

Page 106: ...njury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack 4 Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object Never strike it with a hammer or other object Never step on it 5 Never try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that described in the User s manua...

Page 107: ...charging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data 2 Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling centre to save resources and prevent environmental damage Cover the termi...

Page 108: ...a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Use o...

Page 109: ...omatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows blue Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods Clicking the battery icon on the task bar Via the Windows Mobility Center window Leaving the AC adaptor connected wi...

Page 110: ...ower Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Extending battery life To maximize ...

Page 111: ...orange shortly after fully recharging the battery the battery pack needs to be replaced You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery follow the steps below 1 Save your work 2 Turn the co...

Page 112: ... locked position Securing the battery pack Battery Pack Lock Battery Release Latch Battery pack The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Do not touch the latch while holding the computer Or you may ge...

Page 113: ...thentication more than five times you must enter the password manually to start the computer Power up modes The computer has the following power up modes Boot Mode Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode Hibernation Mode Data in memory is saved to the hard disk Sleep Mode Data is maintained in the computer s main memory Hot keys Y...

Page 114: ...panel power turns on in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode but not in boot mode System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode in Windows If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down Windows do not close the display until the shut down function is completed ...

Page 115: ...w The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Password Display Boot Priority Keyboard USB and LAN There are also these three buttons General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your ch...

Page 116: ...his setting is only available on Standard VGA mode and not available on Windows Desktop Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer To select the boot drive you want follow the steps below 1 Boot up your computer and press F12 to enter the boot menu 2 The boot select screen will be displayed Hard disk Drive CD DVD FDD and LAN 3 Use the upper lower cur...

Page 117: ...ouse FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable Legacy USB support If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse keyboard and FDD by setting the Legacy USB Support to enable LAN Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard function Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard function Default Enable...

Page 118: ...m your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory ExpressCard SD Secure Digital SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity MMC Multi Media Card MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK PRO xD xD Picture Card cards Memory expansion Power devices Additional battery pack Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices External monitor HDMI i LINK Other Security lock ExpressCard Slot Some models in this series are equipped with an ExpressCard slo...

Page 119: ...ard refer to the card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card Removing an ExpressCard To remove the ExpressCard follow the steps below 1 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Click the ExpressCard you want to remove 3 Press the ExpressCard once to extend it 4 Grasp the extended ExpressCard and remove it ExpressCard Befor...

Page 120: ...t that can accommodate SD SDHC MMC MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK PRO xD memory cards These memory cards let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants which use flash memory ExpressCard Eject button Card Type Capacities SD up to 2 GB SDHC up to 16 GB MMC up to 2 GB MEMORY STICK up to 128 MB 256 MB 128 MB x 2 MEMORY STICK PRO up to 4 GB xD up to 2 GB ...

Page 121: ...ot without the MEMORY STICK adapter Data may be lost or damaged if you use any card other than those supported The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot For more details on using memory cards see manuals accompanying the cards The Logo of SD memory card is The Logo of SDHC memory card is Be sure the memory card is oriented properly befo...

Page 122: ... so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot 4 Do not leave a memory card partially inserted in the slot Press the memory card until you hear it click into place Make sure the memory card indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lo...

Page 123: ... securing the memory module cover 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module Also data will be lost a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down using the Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode When i...

Page 124: ...o ensure a firm connection 7 Push the module down so it lies flat Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module Installing the memory module Memory Module Cover Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Slot A is reserved for main memory Use slot B for expanded memory If only one card is install...

Page 125: ...instances you should shut down the computer and remove the incompatible module s Removing a memory module To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode Then 1 Be sure the power is off and all cables are disconnected from the computer 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery and the screws securing the memory module cover 3 Slide your fingernail or a thin object u...

Page 126: ...h additional battery packs If you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Additional AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load 1...

Page 127: ...rn on the power To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting HDMI A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer 1080p 1080i 720p 576p and 480p signal formats can be su...

Page 128: ...k Start 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound 4 Click Sound 5 Click Speakers 6 Click the Set Default Device button i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as 1 Digital video cameras 2 Hard disk drives 3 MO drives 4 CD RW drives Be Sure to use the Fn F5 hot keys to select the display device before starting to play video ...

Page 129: ...fer has ended or turn off the computer before you a Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer b Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer Connecting 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you...

Page 130: ...ks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer The computer has a security lock slot on the left side Attach one end of the cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot 1 Turn the computer so the left side faces you 2 Align the holes for the security lock and attach the lock Security lock Refer also to the d...

Page 131: ...e a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary chec...

Page 132: ...ll connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are they long or short Are they high pitched or low Is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you ca...

Page 133: ...er tries to load the operating system depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHIBA HW Setup program If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message Tur...

Page 134: ...ature and still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your dealer AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the Battery indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery check the Battery indicator For information on indicator and battery operation refer...

Page 135: ...ohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery Make sure it is securely seated Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes let the battery continue to charge at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end...

Page 136: ...letion procedures include Selecting Delete for a target file Putting files in the Recycle Bin and emptying the Recycle Bin Reformatting the media Reinstalling an operating system from the recovery CD ROM The procedures above delete only the initial part of the data used for file management This makes the file invisible to the operating system but the data can still be read by specialized utilities...

Page 137: ...utput to screen is garbled Make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key Refer to your software s documentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer Problem Procedure No display Press hot keys Fn F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor Problems above r...

Page 138: ...s If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure t...

Page 139: ...VD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Optical Disc Drive section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during...

Page 140: ...pointer moves too fast or too slow Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 To access this utility click Control Panel Hardware and Sound then Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The response of the TouchPad is too sensitive Adjust the touch sensitivity 1 Click Control Panel Hardware and...

Page 141: ... click speed as required and click OK The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 To access this utility click Control Panel Hardware and Sound then Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The mouse pointer moves erratically The mouse might be dirty ...

Page 142: ...ction In this case please try one or more of the following methods Change a mode setting of Enabled by the HW Setup Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected Connect external devices after turning OFF of the computer If this function can not be still used change the setting to Disabled in the BIOS Setup and stop using this function The battery depletes quickly even when I turned O...

Page 143: ...W Setup The USB WakeUp function does not work When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled in the HW Setup the USB WakeUp function does not work for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function In that case use an USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon or change the USB Sleep and Charge function setting to Disabled in the HW Setup Problem Proc...

Page 144: ... and make sure it is not set for the internal display Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Communication software can t initialize modem Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Properties in the Control Panel You can hear a ...

Page 145: ...play becomes garbled during a communication In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer Check the flow control and communication protocol You cannot receive an incoming call Check the rings before auto answer setting in your communications application You can also use the ATS0 command If problems persist contact your dealer Probl...

Page 146: ... keyboard to input the password for the time being If problems persist contact your dealer Fingerprint Pre OS feature or Single Sign On feature cannot be enabled Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register the User Password if it was not registered Fingerprint Pre OS feature does not work Make sure you have enroll finger in windows account Set the User Password by using TOSHIBA HW Setup and restart th...

Page 147: ...iew troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and ...

Page 148: ...60 C Relative humidity 20 to 80 10 to 90 Altitude from sea level 0 to 3 000 meters 60 to 10 000 meters AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 19 VDC Network control unit NCU Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line analog only Type of dialling Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA 578 commands Monitor function Computer s speaker Communication specifications Co...

Page 149: ...0 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps Transmitting level 10 dBm Receiving level 10 to 40 dBm Input output impedance 600 ohms 30 Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 ...

Page 150: ...rizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all SVGA and XGA modes the most...

Page 151: ... 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 16 bpp 60 75 85 100 32 bpp 60 75 85 100 1920 1440 16 bpp 60 75 32 bpp 60 75 2048 1538 16 bpp 60 32 bpp 60 Some of display mode might not be supported depending on the external monitor which you use If you are running some applications for example a 3D application or video playback and so on you may see some disturbance flickering or frame dropping on your screen If that occ...

Page 152: ...er of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment Form Factor Mini PCI TypeIII Compatibility IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating System Microsoft Windows Networking Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement A...

Page 153: ...ncy Sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B G and draft N 1 Check if these channels can be used in your...

Page 154: ...tically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required In a Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Acce...

Page 155: ...ited States and Canada plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250 V or 1 15P 125 V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II Length Minimum 1 7 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type...

Page 156: ...s The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe Approved by the appropriate agency ...

Page 157: ...Performance Legal Footnotes CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections use of complex modeling software such as high...

Page 158: ... applications may not be compatible with a 64 bit CPU and therefore may not function properly A 32 bit version of the operating system is preinstalled on your computer unless explicitly stated that the operating system is 64 bit Memory Main System Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory availab...

Page 159: ...cteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode The screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processor Unit GPU Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and fea...

Page 160: ...form to the address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures Visit http www toshiba europe com on the Internet In the product area choose Computer Systems In the Computer Systems page open the Support Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points Always take care of your computer and try to pre...

Page 161: ...ical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Owner s details Country stolen Machine type e g Satellite U400 Model number e g PSU40EYXT Serial number e g 12345678G Date stolen Year Month Day Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax ...

Page 162: ... Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc ReWritable CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DDR double data rate DIMM dual inline memory module DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R Dual Layer Digital Versat...

Page 163: ...ical character recognition reader PC personal computer PCI peripheral component interconnect RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock S P DIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SLI Scalable Link Interface SO DIMM small outline dual in line memory module SSD Solid state drive TFT thin film transistor U...

Page 164: ... a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols B backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged binary The base two number system compo...

Page 165: ... 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 166: ...seful 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 peripheral device e g keyboard controller CPU Central Processing Unit T...

Page 167: ...ice In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD R R R A Digital Versatile Disc Recordable disk can be ...

Page 168: ...tions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor s activities flash memory Non volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Information in flash memory remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to retain your fingerprint data See also memory Compare RAM and ROM floppy diskette A removable disk that stores magnetically enco...

Page 169: ... Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components I icon A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel In Windows an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate i LINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras input The data or instructions you provide...

Page 170: ...to interact with any other on the network Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a voltage between the ...

Page 171: ...system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk nonvolatile memory Memory that is capable of permanently storing information Turning the computer s power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor...

Page 172: ...by the computer s CPU pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel plug and play A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer pointing device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the...

Page 173: ...puter s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S S P DIF A standard of digital interface for audio SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices SD SDHC Card Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digita...

Page 174: ...ces connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance t...

Page 175: ...ower off 1 9 brightness decreases 5 3 brightness increases 5 4 controller 1 5 opening 3 4 Display controller B 1 E Equipment checklist 1 1 F Floppy disk using 4 12 Fn Esc sound mute 5 3 Fn F1 instant security 5 3 Fn F2 power save mode 5 3 Fn F3 Sleep Mode 5 3 Fn F4 hibernation 5 3 Fn F5 display selection 5 3 Fn F6 Display Brightness decreases 5 3 Fn F7 Display Brightness increases 5 4 Fn F8 Wirele...

Page 176: ...4 Monitor external 1 6 8 10 P PC card 8 1 inserting 8 2 removing 8 2 Ports 1 6 external monitor 1 6 USB 1 6 Power conditions 6 1 hibernation mode 3 7 indicator 6 2 panel power on off 1 9 6 13 shut Down mode Boot mode 3 5 Sleep Mode 3 6 system Auto Off 6 13 turning off 3 5 turning on 3 5 Power up modes 6 12 Problems AC power 9 4 analyzing 9 2 Battery 9 4 DVD Super Multi drive 9 8 Hard disk drive 9 ...

Page 177: ...c 1 9 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 ScrLock 5 3 Sound System 1 7 4 24 headphone jack 1 7 microphone jack 1 7 mute hot keys 5 3 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 13 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 1 13 TOSHIBA Theft Registration F 2 Touch Pad 1 6 location 2 7 using 4 1 U USB 1 6 V Video modes B 1 Video RAM 1 3 W Wireless communication switch 4 29 indicator 4 30 Wireless LAN 1 8 using 4 28 ...

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