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Chapter 3

The Grand Tour

This chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it is
recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the
computer.

Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons)
For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, please refer to the

Legal Footnotes

section.

Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the
surface.

Front with the display closed

The following figure shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the
closed position.

Figure 3-1 Front of the computer with display panel closed

Left side

The following figure shows the computer’s left side.

Figure 3-2 The left side of the computer

1. Security lock slot

4. Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) port

2. DC IN 19V jack

5. Microphone jack

3. HDMI out port

6. Headphone jack

User's Manual

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Summary of Contents for Satellite U840t

Page 1: ...User s Manual Satellite U840t ...

Page 2: ...nventions 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 1 Right side 3 3 Back 3 4 Underside 3 4 Front with the display open 3 5 Internal Hardware Components 3 8 Monitoring of power conditions 3 11 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Screen 4 1 The Keyboard 4 1 Battery 4 4 LAN 4 8 Memory media 4...

Page 3: ...ngs 5 8 USB Charge 5 9 TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink 5 11 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 Appendix A Appendix Index User s Manual iii ...

Page 4: ...bove including conversion 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 accura...

Page 5: ...esidential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can b...

Page 6: ...d European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA EUROPE GMBH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA s web site http epps toshiba teg com on the Internet CE compliance This product is labeled with the CE Mark in accordance with the applicable European Directives notably RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU Radio Equipment an...

Page 7: ...proved working environments may be Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Malfunction of or data loss from this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non approved working environme...

Page 8: ...t our website http eu computers toshiba europe com or contact 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 ...

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: ...ergy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep Mode by pressing the power button Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the 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 e...

Page 14: ...reating 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 computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight E...

Page 15: ... 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 completely in these circumstance you ...

Page 16: ...uding 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 Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this c...

Page 17: ...AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Documentation U840t Quickstart Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Warranty information If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures HDD or Hard disk drive Some models are equipped with a Solid St...

Page 18: ...reen 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 information on the safe and proper use of this computer It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer By following the recommendations in it you may reduce your ch...

Page 19: ...OSHIBA 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 use of an incompatible adaptor Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source th...

Page 20: ...rniture 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 cor...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ...n 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 and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Figure 2 6 Turning on the power 1 1 Power button Computer appearance depends on the model you purchased Initial setup ...

Page 23: ...e 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 search for most anything you need to locate on your computer It can help you find apps documents photos...

Page 24: ... 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 25: ... tasks or preserve unsaved data which could interfere 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 When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Sleep Mode accord...

Page 26: ...ndicator will blink amber 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 more power while the computer is off Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down Memory circuits are exposed to static e...

Page 27: ...he Settings charm 2 Click Power and then select Hibernate In order to show Hibernate in Power menu you need to setup according to the following steps 1 Click Desktop Desktop Assist Control Panel System and Security Power Options 2 Click Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does 3 Click Change settings that are currently unavailable 4 Select the Hibernate check box from ...

Page 28: ... 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 capacitors fully discharge User s Manual 2 12 ...

Page 29: ...andle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position Figure 3 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed Left side The following figure shows the computer s left side Figure 3 2 The left side of the computer 1 3 4 2 6 5 1 Security lock slot 4 Unive...

Page 30: ...B 3 0 port is compliant with USB 3 0 standard and backward compatible with USB 2 0 devices The port with the icon has Sleep and Charge function Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available In view of this it may be noted that some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly USB 3 0 port s may work as ...

Page 31: ...on 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 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to the USB 2 0 standard are provided on the right side of the computer The USB 2 0 port is not compatible ...

Page 32: ... 1 1 Stereo speakers 3 Force Shut down hole 2 Cooling vents Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Cooling vents The cooling vents help the processor to avoid overheating Do not block the cooling vents Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the cooling vents F...

Page 33: ...reless communication antennas not shown 8 Touch Pad 2 Microphone 9 Touch Pad control buttons 3 Web Camera LED 10 LCD Sensor switch not shown 4 Web Camera 11 Display hinges 5 Display screen 12 DC IN Battery indicator 6 Power button 13 Power indicator 7 Keyboard 14 Wireless communication indicator Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Wireless communication ...

Page 34: ...ons HD 1366 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels Please be aware that when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor the image displayed on the internal screen will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power This difference in brightness levels is intended to save power when operating on batteries Legal Footnote LCD For more information regarding LCD please refer to the Legal Footno...

Page 35: ...fy within the Power Options To access it click Desktop Desktop Assist Control Panel System and Security Power Options Do not put any magnetic objects close to this switch as they may cause the computer to automatically enter Hibernation Mode and shut down even if the Panel Power Off feature is disabled Display hinges The display hinges allow the display panel to be positioned at a variety of easy ...

Page 36: ...ace it by yourself Please contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider if necessary The rechargeable lithium ion battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For more detailed information on the use and operation of the battery pack please refer to the Battery section Legal Footnote Battery Life For more information regarding Battery Life please refer to the L...

Page 37: ... may be vulnerable to data retention errors Legal Footnote Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity please refer to the Legal Footnotes section RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC and calendar Video RAM The memory in a computer s graphics adaptor used to store the image displayed on a bitmap display The amount of Vid...

Page 38: ...on the internal LCD This feature can be used if the computer is running under battery mode using the internal LCD display only The Display Power Saving Technology feature is enabled at factory default If you want to disable this feature you can disable it The Display Power Saving Technology feature can be disabled in the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel You can access this control panel in t...

Page 39: ...on Mode consumes power When you carry your computer aboard on an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled always power off your computer When Intel Rapid Start Technology is enabled Wake up on LAN Wake up on USB or Wake up from Sleep Mode automatically functions are not available when the computer has been switched from Sleep Mode to Hibernation Mode The Windows c...

Page 40: ... 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 power status with the AC adaptor connected The following indicator conditions should be noted Flashing amber The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be connected in order to recharge the bat...

Page 41: ... 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 amber Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient power available AC adaptor or battery to maintain this condition No ligh...

Page 42: ... the fingers toward each other pinch or away from each other stretch This will show different levels of information or visually zooms in or out Rotate Put two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand to rotate things in the direction you turn your hand Only some items can be rotated Slide Drag your finger on the touch screen to move through what s on the screen Swipe Quickly move your fi...

Page 43: ...The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator which shows the following conditions When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed Figure 4 1 CAPS LOCK indicator 1 1 CAPS LOCK indicator CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format Function Key The function keys F1 F12 are the twelve ...

Page 44: ... 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 sound on or off F12 FN F12 Turns the Airplane mode on or off FN 1 FN 1 Reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows FN 2 FN 2 Enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported ...

Page 45: ...ith overlay off 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT or ALT FN the ASCII character will appear on the display screen Battery This section explains battery types use recharging methods and handling Battery types The computer has different types of batteries Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is this l...

Page 46: ...battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the DC IN Battery indicator will flash amber to indicate t...

Page 47: ...he 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 left in the computer for a long time In such cases you should follow the steps as d...

Page 48: ...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 power Whether you enable Sleep Mode whi...

Page 49: ...ttery 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 being supplied check the connections for the AC adaptor and the power...

Page 50: ...sconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN the system may hang up Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that is connected to the LAN jack Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur 1 Turn off the power to all external devices connected to the comput...

Page 51: ...gure 4 4 Examples of memory media Secure Digital SD Card microSD card adaptor and microSD card MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick Points to note about the memory media card SD SDHC SDXC memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material on anoth...

Page 52: ...em Media care Observe the following precautions when handling the card Do not twist or bend cards Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid Do not touch the metal part of a card or 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 th...

Page 53: ...When inserting the memory media do 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 Be careful not to get the memory media to be impacted or shocked while it is being inserted into the slot Take care when...

Page 54: ...or in the memory media slot HDMI Device Your computer comes with a built in display but you can also connect an HDMI compatible television or external display device via the HDMI Out port To connect the HDMI display device follow the steps as detailed below As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface display devices have not been confirmed some HDMI display devices may n...

Page 55: ... and Sound Sound 2 In the Playback tab select the playback device which you want to switch to 3 To use the internal speakers on your computer select Speakers To use the television or the external monitor that you have connected to the computer select a different playback device 4 Click the Set Default button 5 Click OK to close the Sound dialog Settings for display video on HDMI To view video on t...

Page 56: ...Volume Mixer The Volume Mixer utility lets you control the audio volume for playback of devices and applications under Windows To launch the Volume Mixer utility click Desktop and right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar and then select Open Volume Mixer from the sub menu To adjust the volume level of speakers or headphones move the Speakers slider To adjust the volume level of an applicatio...

Page 57: ...udio click Desktop Desktop Assist Control Panel Hardware and Sound SmartAudio Opening SmartAudio Help Clicking in the top right corner of the SmartAudio window will open the Help file in your selected language or in English if your selected language is not supported Video mode Video mode settings are configured via the Screen Resolution dialog To open the Screen Resolution dialog click Desktop Des...

Page 58: ...d desktop shortcut TOSHIBA Desktop Assist TOSHIBA Desktop Assist is a graphical user interface that provides access to specific tools and TOSHIBA utilities and applications that make the use and configuration of the computer easier To access this utility click Desktop Desktop Assist TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and al...

Page 59: ...ft function that can help reduce power usage during periods of peak demand by shifting some power consumption to periods when demand is lower To access this utility click Desktop Desktop Assist Tools Utilities eco Utility For details on TOSHIBA eco utility see the help file TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink This software is a multimedia player which can be used to play back video music and p...

Page 60: ...d 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 information please ref...

Page 61: ... is no input or hardware access for a specified time This can be specified in the Power Options Power on password Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer Intelligent power supply 1 A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge automatically calculates the remaining battery capacity ...

Page 62: ...mouse button or pressing the keyboard will wakeup the computer Heat dispersal 1 To protect against overheating the processor is equipped with an internal temperature sensor which activates a cooling fan or lowers the processing speed if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level You are able to select whether to control this temperature by either turning on the fan first then if ...

Page 63: ... from the keyboard character by character and do not enter as ASCII code or copy and paste the character string In addition ensure that the registered password is correct by outputting the character string to the password file When entering a password do not enter any characters for example or produced by pressing the SHIFT or ALT keys Delete button Click this button to delete a registered passwor...

Page 64: ...puter is not shut down or restarted the saved data may not be correctly reflected For more information on shutting down or restarting the computer refer to Turning on the power Supervisor Password If you set a Supervisor Password some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the User Password To set a Supervisor Password Desktop Desktop Assist Tools Utilities Supervisor Password This...

Page 65: ...hree buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the TOSHIBA System Settings window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the TOSHIBA System Settings window Some options shown in grey are possible to confirm their status TOSHIBA System Settings screen may have the following tabs General Allows you to view the curre...

Page 66: ...f they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device When Sleep and Charge function is enabled 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 ports However some external dev...

Page 67: ...table for a wide range of digital audio players However determining which mode is suitable for your USB device is unknown without trying Try each mode using the following procedure from Auto Mode to Alternate Mode to find the suitable mode for your USB device to charge This function may not be able to be used with some connected external devices even if the appropriate mode is selected In this sit...

Page 68: ...l monitor Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping audio skipping or decrease in computer performance Tap click the Refresh button on app commands to refresh the content displayed on Library Screen It won t be refreshed automatically If sleep hibernation shutdown or reboot operation is in process during uploading the files to SkyDrive the operation will not be properly completed ...

Page 69: ...the computer and their usage The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes i e number of power button and FN key combination uses AC adaptor battery LCD fan HDD SSD sound volume wireless communication functionalities and USB information date of initial system use and also computer and device usage i e power settings battery temperature and rech...

Page 70: ...ng ACCEPT and clicking OK will enable the program By enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software you agree with these terms and conditions and to the use and sharing of the collected information Once the program is enabled the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor screen is displayed and the program will begin monitoring system functions and collecting information A message will be displayed if any change...

Page 71: ...puter is stored on the Hard Disk Drive and can be copied to either disc media or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps 1 Select either blank disc or USB Flash Memory The application will allow you to choose from a variety of different media onto which the recovery image can be copied including disc media and USB Flash Memory Please note that some of the disc media may not be compatible wit...

Page 72: ...ated by Recovery Media Creator will NOT be able to restore If you create a recovery image using advanced recovery tools from Control Panel please also make sure to use the default Boot Mode option UEFI Boot in the BIOS setup utility before restoring 1 Load the Recovery Media into the external Optical Disc Drive or insert the recovery USB Flash Memory into one available USB port 2 In the Settings c...

Page 73: ...re that the AC adaptor is connected during the restoring process When you reinstall the Windows operating system the Hard Disk Drive may be reformatted and all data may be lost 1 In the Settings 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 inst...

Page 74: ...1 Visit https backupmedia toshiba eu on the Internet 2 Follow the on screen instructions You will receive your Recovery Discs within two weeks after placing your order User s Manual 5 17 ...

Page 75: ...d 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 ch...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ... In the Settings charm click 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...

Page 79: ...he power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the computer and a working power outlet Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged it should be replaced while if the terminals are soiled they should be cleaned with a clean cotton cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer you should contact TOSHIBA Support Battery If you suspect a problem with the ba...

Page 80: ...n 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 3 Set the date in the System Date field 4 Set the time in the System Time field 5 Press F10 a confirmation message will be displayed 6 Press the ENTER key the BIOS setup application will end and the computer will restart Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caus...

Page 81: ...s with the screen cleaner and always ensure you let the display panel dry properly before closing it Hard Disk Drive Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from Hard Disk Drive Check to see whether there is a disc in the optical disc drive if so remove it and try to start the computer again Slow performance The files on the Hard Disk Drive may be fragmented in this instance you should run the di...

Page 82: ...ng device If you are using a USB mouse you should also refer to both the USB mouse section and the documentation supplied with your mouse Touch Pad Problem Procedure The Touch Pad does not work Check the Device Select settings Click Desktop Desktop Assist Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse On screen pointer does not respond to pointing device operation In this instance the system might be busy...

Page 83: ...d Sound Mouse If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support USB mouse Problem Procedure On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation In this instance the system might be busy Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB port in order to ensure it is firmly attached Double clicking doe...

Page 84: ...ntation 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 information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device Problem Procedure USB device does not work Remove the USB device from the computer and then reconnect it to a free port in order to en...

Page 85: ...methods 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 disable the function and stop using this function The battery depletes quickly even when I turned OFF the power of the computer If Sleep and Charge function is enabled the computer s battery will discharge during ...

Page 86: ...ware volume settings Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound device is enabled and that the device is properly working Annoying sound is heard In this instance you may be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to t...

Page 87: ...isconnected while in Sleep Mode To keep this from happening do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Remember to turn off the computer before disconnecting the 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 turne...

Page 88: ...ou 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 Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software doc...

Page 89: ...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 maximum Po...

Page 90: ...lgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI In Europe two conductors power cord 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 con...

Page 91: ...e with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth 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 ...

Page 92: ...d result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless products may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless products equipment on board of airp...

Page 93: ...hat you enable encryption functionality otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless connection If this occurs the outsider may illegally access your system eavesdrop 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 Specific...

Page 94: ... network environment which is safe and trustworthy that is quick and easy You cannot use the computer s built in Bluetooth functions and an external Bluetooth adaptor simultaneously For reference 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 t...

Page 95: ... relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 Italy For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises For public use a general authorization is required Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...on 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 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 ...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...ent 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 ...

Page 100: ...fy the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device Radio approvals for wireless devices This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table If you use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table blow please contact TOSHIBA Support Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada Cyprus Czech Rep Denmark Estonia Finl...

Page 101: ...el use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your computer documentation or visit the TOSHIBA website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration ...

Page 102: ... only Computers configured with a 64 bit operating system can address 4 GB or more of system memory Battery Life Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select mo...

Page 103: ...d Video Memory System Video Memory and Shared System Memory Shared System Memory will vary depending on system memory size and other factors Wireless LAN The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware ...

Page 104: ...read Only Memory DVD RW Digital Versatile Disc rewritable DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Double Layer FAT File Allocation Table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB 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 o...

Page 105: ...at SD Secure Digital SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access 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 Gr...

Page 106: ...indicator 3 7 DC IN Battery indicator 3 12 Display automatic power off 5 4 hinges 3 7 opening 2 5 screen 3 6 Display controller 3 10 Documentation list 2 1 Dual Pointing Device Touch Pad 6 8 E Equipment checklist 2 1 External monitor problems 6 13 H Hard disk drive automatic power off 5 4 HDMI out port 3 2 HW Setup accessing 5 8 window 5 8 K Keyboard function keys 4 2 Function keys F1 F12 4 2 prob...

Page 107: ...on 2 6 Problems AC power 6 5 Analyzing the problem 6 2 Battery 6 5 Dual Pointing device 6 8 External monitor 6 12 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 HDD 6 7 Internal display panel 6 7 Keyboard 6 6 Memory Media Card 6 7 Overheating power down 6 5 Power 6 4 Real Time Clock 6 6 Sound system 6 12 TOSHIBA support 6 14 Touch Pad 6 8 USB device 6 10 USB mouse 6 9 R Recovery hard disk drive 5 16 Recovery M...

Page 108: ...TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 5 1 U USB device problems 6 10 V Video mode 4 16 Video RAM 3 9 W Web Camera 3 6 Wireless communication A 4 User s Manual Index 3 ...

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