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User's Manual

C70-B/C70D-B/L70-B/S70-B

Summary of Contents for SatelliteL70-B Series

Page 1: ...User s Manual C70 B C70D B L70 B S70 B ...

Page 2: ...Getting Started Equipment checklist 2 1 Conventions 2 1 Using your computer for the first time 2 2 Getting to know Windows 2 7 Turning off the power 2 8 Chapter 3 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 3 1 Left side 3 2 Right side 3 3 Back 3 5 Underside 3 5 Front with the display open 3 6 Internal Hardware Components 3 9 Power Condition Descriptions 3 12 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the ...

Page 3: ... Password Utility 5 7 TOSHIBA System Settings 5 10 USB Charge 5 11 TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink 5 13 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 5 15 System Recovery 5 16 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 6 1 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 TOSHIBA support 6 16 Chapter 7 Appendix Specifications 7 1 AC Power Cord and Connectors 7 3 Information for Wireless Devices 7 4 Legal Footnotes 7 1...

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

Page 5: ...a trademark of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Realtek is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation All other product names and service names in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Regulatory Information FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the ...

Page 6: ...OSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 97...

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

Page 8: ... products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product They will be separated at the recycling centres The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13 2005 By participating in separate collection of products...

Page 9: ...ammes available in your country please visit our website www toshiba eu recycling or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product These symbols may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased REACH Compliance Statement The European Union EU chemical regulation REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals entered into f...

Page 10: ...Following information is only for India The use of this symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of t...

Page 11: ...in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgment This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit http w...

Page 12: ...ibrary is free for commercial and non commercial use as long as the following conditions are aheared to The following conditions apply to all code found in this distribution be it the RC4 RSA lhash DES etc code not just the SSL code The SSL documentation included with this distribution is covered by the same copyright terms except that the holder is Tim Hudson tjh cryptsoft com Copyright remains E...

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Page 14: ...ties covering The FreeType Project and assume no liability related to The FreeType Project Finally many people asked us for a preferred form for a credit disclaimer to use in compliance with this license We thus encourage you to use the following text Portions of this software are copyright C year The FreeType Project www freetype org All rights reserved Please replace year with the value from the...

Page 15: ...ing conditions Redistribution of source code must retain this license file FTL TXT unaltered any additions deletions or changes to the original files must be clearly indicated in accompanying documentation The copyright notices of the unaltered original files must be preserved in all copies of source files Redistribution in binary form must provide a disclaimer that states that the software is bas...

Page 16: ... and accept all the terms of this license 4 Contacts There are two mailing lists related to FreeType freetype nongnu org Discusses general use and applications of FreeType as well as future and wanted additions to the library and distribution If you are looking for support start in this list if you haven t found anything to help you in the documentation freetype devel nongnu org Discusses bugs as ...

Page 17: ...pressing the power button Your ENERGY STAR certified computer should be set by default to enter a low power sleep mode after a period of inactivity Simply touching the mouse or keyboard wakes the computer in seconds These sleep features can save you up to 23 per year 200 kWh per year in electricity and prevent up to 300 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually To learn how to adjust or activate...

Page 18: ...fied may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY KOREA CORPORATION 14F Bldg No 102 Digital empire2 486 Sin dong Yeongtong gu Suwon si Gyeonggi do Korea 443 734 Precautions CAUTI...

Page 19: ... computer Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents Always provide sufficient space around the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a fl...

Page 20: ...e AC adaptor you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive 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 Cleaning the computer To help e...

Page 21: ... the card resulting in computer failure Always use a suitable carry case when transporting the computer When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system The operation of the computer will...

Page 22: ...r use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss equipment damage or may result in minor or moderate injury Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment User s Manual 1 19 ...

Page 23: ...e Check to make sure you have all the following items TOSHIBA Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Documentation 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 o...

Page 24: ...nter all the way into the lower left corner of the screen and then click the Start button Use the Windows logo key on your keyboard For detailed information please refer to the Windows Help and Support Apps view You can find all of your apps including desktop programs in the Apps view To get to the Apps view Move the mouse pointer and then click the icon in the lower left of the screen Slide up fr...

Page 25: ...te from battery power The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use this computer in almost any country region The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors spec...

Page 26: ...or bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface furniture 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...

Page 27: ...ith one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised slowly lift the display panel this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity Figure 2 4 Opening the display panel 1 1 Display panel Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut co...

Page 28: ...l then indicate the status Please refer to the Power Condition Descriptions section for more information After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1 Open the display panel 2 Press the computer s power button Figure 2 5 Turning on the power 1 1 Power button Product appearance depends on...

Page 29: ...en If you ve moved the Windows Taskbar to another edge point there You can see all of your recently used apps on the Windows Taskbar Power Options icon The Start screen provides you a convenient way to enter the Shut Down Sleep Hibernation Mode You can just click the power icon on the upper right of the Start screen and then select the mode you want Charms Use the Windows charms to start apps find...

Page 30: ...Windows Store you can search for and browse thousands of apps all grouped into easy to find categories Sign in options Windows offers a number of sign in options including Password PIN and Picture password authentication to prevent from unauthorized access You are allowed to select an option on the Windows login screen by clicking sign in options if you have multiple sign in methods set for a user...

Page 31: ...t Restart In the Settings charm click Power and then select Restart Press CTRL ALT and DEL simultaneously once to display the menu window and then select Restart by clicking the power icon in the lower right corner Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work you are able to turn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode In this mode data is maintain...

Page 32: ...le a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer is next turned on and the system returns from Sleep Mode To prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options To use the Hybrid Sleep function configure it in the Power Options Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits ...

Page 33: ... feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the computer Save your data While entering Hibernation Mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the Hard Disk Drive However for safety sake it is best to save your data manually Data will be lost if you disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Do not switch to Hibernation Mode while transferring data to...

Page 34: ...ally when you press the power button or close the lid In order to define these settings you can follow the steps as described below 1 Click Power Options and then click Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does 2 Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid 3 Click the Save changes button Data save in Hibernatio...

Page 35: ...ng figure shows the front of the computer with the display panel in the closed position Figure 3 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed 3 2 1 1 Memory media slot 3 Wireless communication indicator 2 DC IN Battery indicator Memory media slot This slot lets you insert an SD SDHC SDXC memory card miniSD microSD Card and MultiMediaCard Refer to the Memory media section for more information ...

Page 36: ...e shows the left side of the computer Figure 3 2 The left side of the computer 5 4 2 3 1 1 Security lock slot 4 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port 2 DC IN 19V jack 5 Optical disc drive 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Security lock slot A security cable can be attached to this slot and then connected to a desk or oth...

Page 37: ...as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB port Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Optical disc drive The computer may be configured with a DVD Super Multi drive or Blu ray Writer drive 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to Right side The following figure shows the right side of the c...

Page 38: ...iant with USB 3 0 standard and backward compatible with USB 2 0 devices The port with the icon has Sleep and Charge function USB 3 0 port s may work as USB 2 0 port s when operating in USB Legacy Emulation mode Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available Some functions associated with a specific device might not operate proper...

Page 39: ...ich can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Carefully clean the dust on the cooling vents surface using a soft cloth Back The following figure shows the back of the computer Figure 3 4 The back of the computer 1 Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Battery pack The rechargeable lithium ion battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is no...

Page 40: ...ck please refer to the Battery section 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 Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Carefully clean the dust on the cooling vents sur...

Page 41: ...some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Microphone The built in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your application please refer to the Sound System and Video mode section for more information Web Camera LED The Web Camera LED glows when the Web Camera is operating Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs wit...

Page 42: ... 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 Footnotes section Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by ...

Page 43: ...ress the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer and press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using Touch Pad control buttons appearance depends on the model you purchased Internal Hardware Components This section describes the internal hardware components of your computer The actual specifica...

Page 44: ...stem memory Click Desktop Assist Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Adjust resolution on the desktop The amount of Video RAM can be verified by clicking the Advanced settings button in the Screen Resolution window Memory module The memory module is installed in the computer Legal Footnote Memory Main System For more information regarding Memory Main System please refer to the Leg...

Page 45: ...Technology 3 Click Apply If you want to enable this feature under the conditions mentioned above click On under Display Power Saving Technology In Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel 1 Click Power 2 Select On battery from the drop down menu in Power Source 3 Clear the Display Power Saving Technology check box 4 Click OK If you want to enable this feature under the conditions mentioned above sel...

Page 46: ...elow refers to the DC IN Battery indicator Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates No charge LED white No charge LED white Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Charge LED amber Quick charge LED amber AC adaptor not connected Remaining battery capacity is above low battery trigger point Operates LED off Remaining battery capacity is below low b...

Page 47: ... will go out When the battery pack s temperature falls to a normal range charging will resume this process will occur regardless of whether the computer s power is on or off Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer the following indicator conditions should be noted White Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on F...

Page 48: ...tch Place two or more fingers down on the Touch Pad and move them toward each other pinch or away from each other stretch This will show different levels of information or visually zooms in or out Two Finger Scroll Place two fingers down and slide them vertically or horizontally from anywhere on the Touch Pad This allows you to operate the scroll bars of a window Swipe Quickly move your finger in ...

Page 49: ... the key caps Keyboard indicator The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator and NUM LOCK indicator which show the following conditions When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed When the NUM LOCK indicator glows the ten key allows you to enter numbers Figure 4 1 Keypad indicators 2 1 1 CAPS LOCK indicator 2 NUM LOCK indica...

Page 50: ...u must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device F5 FN F5 Enables or disables the Touch Pad F6 FN F6 Moves media backward F7 FN F7 Plays or pauses media playback F8 FN F8 Moves media forward F9 FN F9 Decreases the computer s volume F10 FN F10 Increases the computer s volume F11 FN F11 Turns the sound on or off F12 FN F12 Turns the Airpl...

Page 51: ...ters can be generated using normal keyboard operation but you are able to generate these characters using their specific ASCII codes 1 Hold down the ALT key 2 Using the numeric keypad type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT the ASCII character will appear on the display screen Optical disc drives The computer may be installed with a DVD Super Multi drive or Blu ray Writer dr...

Page 52: ... execution of disc based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without an adaptor Use the DVD playback application to view DVD Video discs For precautions on writing to discs refer to the Writing discs section To load discs follow the steps as detailed below 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly 2 Grasp the disc tray gently and ...

Page 53: ... the center of the disc until you feel it click into place The disc should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 5 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place If the disc is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the disc might be damaged Also the disc tray might not open fully when you press the eject button Removing discs T...

Page 54: ... hole near the eject button Figure 4 4 Manual release with the eject hole Φ1 0mm 1 1 Manual eject hole Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Turn off the power before you use the manual eject hole If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray the disc could fly off the spindle and cause injury Writable discs This section describes the types of writable discs Check the specifi...

Page 55: ...connect the AC adaptor to a live electrical outlet It is possible that if data is written while powered by the battery pack the write process may sometimes fail due to low battery power in these instances data loss may occur Important message Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the optical disc drive please read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in thi...

Page 56: ...HIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD CD RW Multi Speed High Speed and Ultra Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 8x and 16x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 8x and 16...

Page 57: ... BD RE Panasonic Corporation BD RE DL Panasonic Corporation BD R TL TDK BD RE TL Panasonic Corporation Some types and formats of DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs may be unreadable Disc created in DVD R DL format4 Layer Jump Recording cannot be read When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to a media Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the op...

Page 58: ...d places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars In addition do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA Notes on use This software can only be used on Windows ...

Page 59: ...PowerDVD for TOSHIBA The CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA does not have a parental control function Carry out the installation uninstallation of the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA under a user account with administrator rights Do not change Windows Users while CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA is running For some DVD or video files using the control window to change the audio track will also change the...

Page 60: ...Link PowerDVD for TOSHIBA Help Press the F1 key when CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA is launched TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Please be aware of the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Notes on Use This software can only be used on Windows operating system TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player is only provided with models configured with a Blu ray Writer drive Playback of high bit r...

Page 61: ...e contents or network situation Blu ray drives and their associated media are manufactured according to the specifications of three marketing regions Region codes can be set from TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Click the Settings button in the Control Panel And click the Blu ray Region Setting Tab When you purchase Blu ray Video make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly To pl...

Page 62: ...isc Player Use the following procedure to start TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Insert a Blu ray Movie Disc in the optical disc drive while the operating system is running When a Blu ray Movie Disc is set in the Blu ray drive for models with Blu ray drive TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player may start automatically Click Desktop Assist Media Entertainment TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player on the desktop Operating TO...

Page 63: ...D and should be closely supervised to avoid prolonged viewing without rest Avoid use of the 3D function when under the influence of alcohol Please read the user s manual that comes with the computer carefully before using the 3D playback function The 3D effect differs between individuals Notes on 3D Playback for TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player The 3D playback function can playback 3D video content and...

Page 64: ...nsibility to ensure that you do not infringe any applicable intellectual property laws when you decide to use the Player and more specifically when you decide to activate the 2Dto3D conversion function of the Player Some functions cannot be used during 3D playback In such cases any buttons used for those functions may be disabled Depending on the system environment the player may automatically swi...

Page 65: ...ou can be played in either 2D or 3D using real time 2Dto3D conversion As for playback of 3D video content only Side by Side and Interleave 3D video formats are supported Not all files can be played Battery This section explains battery types use recharging methods and handling Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is this lithium ion battery pack also r...

Page 66: ...ius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode as data could be lost Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is en...

Page 67: ...ration Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold if the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity you should charge it at room temperature of between 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F The battery is nearly completely discharged In this instance you sh...

Page 68: ...d recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease In view of this it will be noted that an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge while how long the charge lasts in a battery depends on Processor speed Screen b...

Page 69: ...te the computer on battery power for five minutes If you find that the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged however if the DC IN Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery condition go to Step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet...

Page 70: ...g the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery follow the steps as detailed below 1 Save your work 2 Click the power icon on the Start screen and then click Shut down while holding down the SHIFT key ensure that the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables ...

Page 71: ...d while using this feature The Link speed 10 100 1000 megabits per second changes automatically depending on the network conditions connected device cable or noise and so on LAN cable types The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regardin...

Page 72: ...her end of the cable into a LAN hub connector or router Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a network connection Memory media The computer is equipped with a memory media slot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with various memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal ...

Page 73: ...r the same externally However the logo on memory cards is different so pay careful attention to the logo when purchasing The SD memory card logo is The SDHC memory card logo is The SDXC memory card logo is The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB The maximum capacity of SDXC memory cards is 128GB Memory media format New media cards are format...

Page 74: ...te protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data Memory cards have a limited lifespan so it is important to backup important data Do not write to a card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy Do not remove a card while read write is in progress For more details on using memory cards see manuals accompanying the cards About the write protect feat...

Page 75: ...owing instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To remove memory media follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Taskbar 2 Select memory media 3 Push the memory media until you hear a click to partially release it 4 Grasp the media and pull it out of the slot If you remove the memory media or turn off the power while ...

Page 76: ...itor port Figure 4 9 Connecting the RGB cable to the External RGB monitor port 1 2 1 External RGB monitor port 2 RGB cable Product appearance depends on the model you purchased There are no fastening screws for an external monitor cable on the External RGB monitor port However external monitor cables which have connectors with fastening screws can still be used 2 Turn the external monitor s power ...

Page 77: ...HDMI display device 2 Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer 3 Turn the HDMI display device s power on Figure 4 10 Connecting the HDMI out port 1 2 1 HDMI out port 2 HDMI cable Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Please do not plug unplug an HDMI device under the following conditions The system is starting up The system is shutting down When ...

Page 78: ...t Selecting HD Format To select the display mode follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click Desktop Assist Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Change display settings Advanced settings List All Modes 2 Select one of the modes at List All Modes Wireless display Some models in this series support Wireless display a wireless technology which utilizes Wi Fi to allow the computer to be...

Page 79: ... display settings by pressing P while holding down the Windows key If you disconnect the external display before you turn the computer s power off be sure to switch to the internal display Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft The computer has a security lock slot on its right side in...

Page 80: ...e the need to always carry the adaptor with you Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased for use as either a spare or replacement Please refer to the Battery section for further information Sound System and Video mode This section describes some of the audio control functions Volume Mixer The Volume Mixer utility lets you control the audio volume for playback of devices and applica...

Page 81: ... like and click Apply DTS Sound DTS Sound utilizes advanced patented techniques to retrieve audio cues buried in the original source material and deliver immersive surround sound complete with deep rich bass and crystal clear dialog DTS Sound is provided with some models It provides the following features Immersive surround sound with bass and dialog enhancement Broad sweet spot with elevated soun...

Page 82: ...Change display settings on the desktop If you are running some applications for example a 3D application or video playback you may see some disturbance flickering or frame dropping on your screen If that occurs adjust the resolution of display lowering it until the screen is displayed properly User s Manual 4 35 ...

Page 83: ...uter and details how to start them For further information on their operation you may refer to each utility s online manual help files or README TXT file if applicable 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 util...

Page 84: ...e processor that performs high quality image enhancements such as Color Correction and Sharpness on video playbacks This feature is only provided with some models To access this utility click Desktop Assist Tools Utilities Display Utility on the desktop For details on this utility see the help file TOSHIBA Password Utility This utility allows you to set a password in order to restrict access to th...

Page 85: ...n to the environment Furthermore this utility contains Peak shift function that can help reduce power usage during periods of peak demand by shifting some power consumption to periods when demand is lower The utility also supports eco charge mode The battery will not be fully charged in this mode thus extending the battery s life cycle It is recommended using the computer with AC adapter connected...

Page 86: ...berLink MediaStory TOSHIBA Function Key This utility allows you to perform some features by pressing a specified key or combined with the FN key To setup this utility click Desktop Assist Tools Utilities Function Key on the desktop For details please refer to the Function Key section TOSHIBA Service Station This application allows your computer to automatically search for TOSHIBA software updates ...

Page 87: ...s Media Player Help To access it click Desktop Assist Media Entertainment TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player Help on the desktop This utility will not be installed if the Resolution feature in TOSHIBA Display Utility is provided You may not have all the software listed above depending on the model you purchased Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA c...

Page 88: ...ents from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor This can be specified in the Power Options Battery save mode 1 This feature lets you configure the computer in order to save battery power This can be specified in the Power Options Panel power on off 1 This feature automatically turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when th...

Page 89: ...d if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level You are able to select whether to control this temperature by either turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the processor speed or by lowering the processor speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Both of these functions are controlled through the Power Options When the processor s temperature falls within norm...

Page 90: ...en 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 password Before you can delete a password you must first enter the current password correctly Change button Click this button to change a registered password Before you can change a password you must first enter the current password cor...

Page 91: ...ord some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the User Password To set a Supervisor Password Click Desktop Assist Tools Utilities Password Utility Supervisor Password on the desktop This utility lets you do the following Register or delete the Supervisor Password Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer using a password If you have already registered a user pa...

Page 92: ...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 current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Sleep and Charge Allows ...

Page 93: ...s even if 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 exte...

Page 94: ...the compatible ports while the computer is turned off When USB device cannot be charged by Auto Mode change to Alternate Mode This function may not be able to be used with some connected external devices even if the appropriate mode is selected In this situation disable and stop using this function Some external devices cannot use Auto Mode As for the specifications of the external devices please ...

Page 95: ... 1 5A When your computer battery capacity is too low to continue System ON CDP Charge Mode may not work In those cases connect the AC adaptor and reboot the computer Always use the USB cable that was included with your USB device When System ON CDP Charge Mode or USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled the USB Wakeup function may not work In that case use a USB port without USB Sleep and Charge f...

Page 96: ...round Music playback can be controlled even when the application is in the background Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping audio skipping or decrease in computer performance The above problems could be remedied by turning Resolution off Tap click the Refresh button on app commands to refresh the content displayed on Library Screen It won t be refreshed automatically If sleep ...

Page 97: ...light illumination time and temperatures for various devices The collected information is not limited to the examples specified here The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 10MB or less per year This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions which may effect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer It may also be...

Page 98: ...stem functions and collecting information A message will be displayed if any changes which may interfere with the operation of the program are detected Follow the instructions displayed on screen in the message System Recovery There is a hidden partition allocated on the Hard Disk Drive for the System Recovery Options in the event of a problem You can also create recovery media and restore the sys...

Page 99: ...uding disc media and USB Flash Memory Please note that some of the disc media may not be compatible with the optical disc drive connected to your computer You should therefore verify the optical disc drive supports the blank media you have chosen before proceeding USB Flash Memory will be formatted and all the data in the USB Flash Memory will be lost when proceeding 2 Turn on your computer and al...

Page 100: ...ntrol 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 Optical Disc Drive or insert the recovery USB Flash Memory into one available USB port 2 Click the power icon on the Start screen and then select Restart 3 Hold down the F12 key and then release this key one second after the computer is power...

Page 101: ...tup your computer Make sure that the AC adaptor is connected during the restoring process When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk may be reformatted and all data may be lost 1 Click the power icon on the Start screen and then select Restart 2 Hold down 0 zero key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on Choose Yes if you want to continue 3 Select Tr...

Page 102: ... in this chapter are meant only as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques In reality many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from TOSHIBA Support if you find you need to consult others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist You should always consider the simplest solution first the items detailed in this che...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...low the steps below 1 Click the power icon on the Start screen 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 a...

Page 106: ...ttery indicator Please refer to the Power Condition Descriptions section for further information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t power the computer Check the connections to make sure that the power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the computer and a working power outlet Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged it should be replaced while if the termina...

Page 107: ...lace the battery taking care to ensure that it is securely seated in the computer Check the DC IN Battery indicator if it does not glow allow the computer to charge the battery for at least twenty minutes If the DC IN Battery indicator starts to glow after this period allow the battery to continue to charge for at least another twenty minutes before turning on the computer However if the indicator...

Page 108: ...tility will end and the computer will restart Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the computer please refer to the The Keyboard section for further information Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled Please refer to your software s documentation to ensure that it is not remapping the keyboard in any way remapping involves changing or reassigning the fun...

Page 109: ...c in the optical disc drive if so remove it and try to start the computer again If this has no effect check the Boot Priority Options setting within the TOSHIBA System Settings Slow performance The files on the Hard Disk Drive may be fragmented in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the Hard Disk Drive Please refer to the operating...

Page 110: ...m the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your memory media card for further information You cannot write to a memory media card Remove the memory media card from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file...

Page 111: ...g the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Desktop Assist Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse on the desktop 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The reaction of Touch Pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough Adjust the touch Sensitivity To access it click Desktop A...

Page 112: ...erties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The on screen pointer moves erratically The elements of the mouse responsible for detecting movement might be dirty please refer to the documentation supplied with the mouse for instructions on how to clean it If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support USB device In addition to ...

Page 113: ... In this case please try one or more of the following 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...

Page 114: ... 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 the c...

Page 115: ...the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode To keep this from happening do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Remember to turn off the computer before disconnecting the 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 mon...

Page 116: ...our LAN administrator Wireless LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access Wireless LAN Make sure the computer s Wireless communication function is on If problems persist contact your LAN administrator Bluetooth Problem Procedure Cannot access Bluetooth device Check to ensure the computer s Wireless Communication function is on Check to ensure the Bluetooth Manager application is running on the computer a...

Page 117: ...supplied with your software and or peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions and consider calling the software company s technical support department for assistance Consult the reseller or dealer from where you purchased your computer and or software they are your best resource for current in...

Page 118: ...millimeters Approximately 413 w x 268 d x 28 4 33 1 h millimeters Approximately 413 w x 268 d x 31 2 35 9 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 Co...

Page 119: ... Red Video Signal O 2 CGV Green Video Signal O 3 CBV Blue Video Signal O 4 Reserved Reserved 5 GND Ground 6 GND Ground 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground 9 5V Power Supply 10 GND Ground 11 Reserved Reserved 12 SDA Data Signal I O 13 HSYNC Horizontal Sync Signal O 14 VSYNC Vertical Sync Signal O 15 SCL Data Clock Signal O I O I Input to computer I O O Output from computer User s Manual 7 2 ...

Page 120: ...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 121: ...nteroperable 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 Bluetoo...

Page 122: ...safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and 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 o...

Page 123: ...to be configured for all computers connected to the same network in order to re enable network connections Please be sure to use new network name Security TOSHIBA strongly recommend that 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...

Page 124: ...5 to 5 85GHz and that these radars could cause interference and or damage to LE LAN devices Bluetooth wireless technology Some computers in this series have Bluetooth wireless communication function which eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers printers and mobile phones When it is enabled Bluetooth provides the wireless personal area network environment which i...

Page 125: ... use Refarming of the 2 4GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 Italy For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises For public use a general authorization is required Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Norway Implemented This su...

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

Page 127: ...systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux Les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux c à d qu ils ont la priorité pour les bandes 5 25 5 35GHz et 5 65 5 85GHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN EL The term IC before the equipment certificat...

Page 128: ...o communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act The low power radio frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400MHz to 2 483 5MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that...

Page 129: ...ent uses OFDM modulation 4 4 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 5 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400MHz to 2 483 5MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 Indication for Bluetooth The indication shown below appears on this equipment 4 1 2 3 1 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH S...

Page 130: ...adio equipment 3160NGW DSP Research Inc Approval Number D130092003 Atheros QCNFA335 Wireless Network Adapter b g n and Bluetooth The Name of the radio equipment QCNFA335 DSP Research Inc Approval Number D130158003 Broadcom BCM43142 Wireless Network Adapter b g n and Bluetooth The Name of the radio equipment BCM43142 DSP Research Inc Approval Number D135106201 The following restrictions apply Do no...

Page 131: ...n 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 end computer aided design applications use o...

Page 132: ...ther factors If your computer is configured with more than 3 GB memory the memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only depending on the computer s hardware specifications This is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory RAM built into the computer Various system components like the video adapter s GPU and PCI devices like Wi...

Page 133: ...ightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode 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 Processing Unit GPU Graphics processing unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model...

Page 134: ...Copy Protection Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media User s Manual 7 17 ...

Page 135: ...3 5 3 6 D DC IN indicator 3 2 DC IN Battery indicator 3 12 Display automatic power off 5 5 hinges 3 8 opening 2 5 screen 3 8 Documentation list 2 1 Dual Pointing Device Touch Pad 6 9 DVD Super Multi drive using writing E Equipment checklist 2 1 External monitor problems 6 14 G Graphics Processing Unit 3 10 H Hard disk drive automatic power off 5 6 K Keyboard function keys 4 2 Function keys F1 F12 ...

Page 136: ... Mode 2 9 turning off 2 8 turning on 2 6 Problems AC power 6 5 Analyzing the problem 6 2 Battery 6 5 Dual Pointing device 6 9 External monitor 6 13 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 HDD 6 8 Internal display panel 6 7 Keyboard 6 7 Memory Media Card 6 9 Overheating power down 6 5 Power 6 4 Real Time Clock 6 7 Sound system 6 13 TOSHIBA support 6 16 Touch Pad 6 9 USB device 6 11 USB mouse 6 10 R Recov...

Page 137: ...problems 6 13 T TOSHIBA Desktop Assist 5 1 U USB device problems 6 11 V Video mode 4 34 Video RAM 3 10 W Web Camera 3 7 Wireless communication 7 5 User s Manual Index 3 ...

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