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Page 1: ...ba com Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States 888 811 2937 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 159 in this guide Satellite T210 T230 SeriesUser sGuide Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 2: ...ODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back...

Page 3: ...and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it 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 be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct ...

Page 4: ...r REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to ...

Page 5: ...erica Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at 888 811 2937 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should ever decide to per...

Page 6: ...ce in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power...

Page 7: ... experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Radio Frequency I...

Page 8: ...lanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Exposure to Radio Frequen...

Page 9: ...s that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit et...

Page 10: ...of lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC then the chemical symbols for lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery In the European Union these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling This Dir...

Page 11: ...unications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change ...

Page 12: ...dth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 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 produc...

Page 13: ...Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer Approved by both the JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIO...

Page 14: ...C C 6367 533AN_MMW CNC C 6366 512AN_HMW CNC C 6373 512AN_MMW CNC C 6374 Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Bermuda Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria Caicos Islands Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Curacao Netherlands Antilles Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Egypt Estonia Falkland Islands Finland France French Guinea French P...

Page 15: ...aco Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Réunion Romania Russia Saint Martin Saipan San Marino Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Tahiti Taiwan Turkey Turk Islands Ukraine UAE United Arab Emirates U...

Page 16: ...t El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Montenegro Mozambique Nambia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan...

Page 17: ...ise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in Fr...

Page 18: ...ss Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s ra...

Page 19: ... France Germany Ghana Greece Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Mozambique Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Pu...

Page 20: ...ypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Ghana Germany Greece Herzegovina Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Mozambique Netherlands Antilles Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Pe...

Page 21: ...Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jate Japan Teleco Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Mozambique Netherlands ...

Page 22: ...Hz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your computer Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support...

Page 23: ...ng table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada Chile China Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Korea Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand ...

Page 24: ...or of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a speci...

Page 25: ...ws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2010 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not chan...

Page 26: ...NC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR...

Page 27: ...d Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Outlook Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association TouchPad is a trad...

Page 28: ...on 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1 Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 29: ...ternal storage drive partitions 65 Creating recovery DVDs media 67 Restoring from recovery DVDs media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 74 Adjusting TouchPad settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting ...

Page 30: ...Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 96 Character keys 96 Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard 97 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 97 Function keys 97 Special Windows keys 98 Overlay keys 98 Starting a program 99 Starting a program from the Start menu 99 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 100 Starting a program using the Search progr...

Page 31: ... Power Plans 114 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 115 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 116 Changing the main battery 116 Removing the battery from the computer 116 Inserting a charged battery 118 Taking care of your battery 119 Safety precautions 119 Maintaining your battery 120 Disposing of used batteries 121 Traveling tips 122 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 123 Exploring the d...

Page 32: ...sword 141 Using a user password 142 Deleting a user password 143 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 144 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 145 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 146 Mouse Utility 147 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 148 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 150 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility 150 USB Sleep and Charge 150 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 152 Power supply mode settings 152 TOSHIBA Zo...

Page 33: ...nd the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 168 Disk or storage drive problems 170 Error checking 170 Optical disc drive optional problems 171 Sound system problems 172 Printer problems 172 Modem problems 173 Wireless networking problems 173 DVD operating problems 175 Develop good computing habits 176 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 177 If you n...

Page 34: ... Volume Mute 189 Lock Instant security 190 Power plan 191 Sleep mode 192 Hibernation mode 193 Output Display switch 194 Display brightness 195 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 196 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 197 Zoom Display resolution 198 Keyboard hot key functions 199 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 200 Glossary 201 Index 215 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 35: ... ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode We recommend that you leave this and other ener...

Page 36: ...ram This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by condu...

Page 37: ... provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features as well as som...

Page 38: ...icates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educati...

Page 39: ...documentation An electronic version of the user s guide this document A Quick Start Card A Resource Guide It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its standard limited warranty Toshiba s standard limi...

Page 40: ...void potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage the computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around...

Page 41: ...ter is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawat...

Page 42: ...uter while it is reading from or writing to a disk disc or flash media may damage the disk disc or flash media the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on some disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surf...

Page 43: ...mputer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of 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 Read the Provide adequate ventilation section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer The cooling fan location wil...

Page 44: ...electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your c...

Page 45: ...defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this...

Page 46: ...ery on page 116 for information on replacing the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows white After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer Once the battery ...

Page 47: ... Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle Sample Illustration Opening the display panel When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display ...

Page 48: ...he screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adaptor if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that all drives an...

Page 49: ...d by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http www register toshiba com or by clicking Start All Programs My Toshiba and then Toshiba Registration Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices or memory ...

Page 50: ...is procedure If the computer has been running recently the memory module s may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot Allow the module s to cool to room temperature before replacing it Avoid touching the cover the module s and the surrounding area before they have cooled Failure to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a small ...

Page 51: ...plug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer and then place the computer upside down on the cloth 5 Remove the main battery For information on removing the main battery see Removing the battery from the computer on page 116 Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slo...

Page 52: ...ndle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging without touching its connector 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of t...

Page 53: ...or s notch with the matching key in the socket Sample Illustration Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot s socket at approximately a 30 degree angle to the horizontal surface of the computer Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the socket latch latch key notch connector Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 54: ...ing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw 15 Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a ...

Page 55: ...vents located at the base of 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 17 Reconnect the cables 18 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has ...

Page 56: ...The following screen may appear when you turn on the power If Start Windows Normally is highlighted then press Enter If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode then shut down and restart the system at which time Windows should boot back up normally When Safe Mode is suggested this could be a sign that you may need to scan your internal storage dri...

Page 57: ...he power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer Always...

Page 58: ...Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission If you were trying to perform the action click Continue otherwise click Cancel If unsure cancel and try again Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive...

Page 59: ... provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive without restoring the information on the drive See Erasing the Internal Storage Drive on page 72 for more information When you restore your system only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored Any files that you created are not restored during this process Be sure to separately ...

Page 60: ...of box state using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs media if you have created such media To recover using the first method follow the procedure below To recover using the second method see Restoring from recovery DVDs media on page 70 To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure ...

Page 61: ...ba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to out of box state Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 62: ...sage displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery For more information see Backing up...

Page 63: ...media on page 70 To resize and recover the C drive using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 4 4 A warning screen appears stating that wh...

Page 64: ...n Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C field to set the partition size 8 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding see Backing up your work on page 104 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 65: ...ongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor You can recover the C drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or by using recovery DVDs media if you have created such media To recover using the first method follow the procedure below To recover using the second method se...

Page 66: ... Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 67: ... drive has been recovered 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Creating recovery DVDs media To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com It is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs media If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are ...

Page 68: ...mpt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer The amount of space required for storing the recovery files varies by computer model Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need for storing your system s recovery files If you want to copy the recovery files to DVDs you will need an optical disc driv...

Page 69: ...l external writable optical disc drive to your computer and insert a blank DVD into the drive If you are copying files to a USB flash drive connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility to your computer All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive s will be erased during the process of creating the recovery DVDs medi...

Page 70: ...dia For instructions on creating recovery DVDs media see Creating recovery DVDs media on page 67 With recovery media you can Recover to out of box state recommended recovery method Recover to a custom size partition Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions For more information on these options see Recovering the Internal Storage Drive on page 58 When you restore your system o...

Page 71: ...ll be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next 7 Select one of the following options Recover to out of box state recommended recovery method If you want to recover the original factory image Recover without changing the hard drive partitions If you...

Page 72: ...access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs media Turn off your computer Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to your computer and then power on the computer When the initial screen displays press F12 Using the arrow keys select the DVD or USB Flash option on the boot menu depending on which type of media you ...

Page 73: ...ore proceeding 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive When the process is complete a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been erased 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive you can check its status as follows 1 Click Start 2 Right click Comp...

Page 74: ... the installation process Using the TouchPad Some of the TouchPad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications You can use the TouchPad the small touch sensitive area in front of the keyboard and the adjacent control buttons to Move the pointer on the screen Select an item on the screen Open or activate an item on the screen Scroll through a document or informati...

Page 75: ...Move the pointer to the item you want to select 2 Do one of the following Tap the TouchPad once OR Press and release the primary left hand control button Sample Illustration Tap once to select Open or activate an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to open activate 2 Do one of the following Tap the TouchPad twice in rapid succession OR Press and release the primary control button twice in...

Page 76: ...ng the right or bottom edge of the TouchPad as described above 2 Without lifting your finger from the TouchPad start moving your finger in a circular motion on the TouchPad 3 To scroll in the opposite direction reverse the direction of the circular motion 4 To stop scrolling lift your finger off of the TouchPad To enable circular scrolling click on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Ass...

Page 77: ...nd potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type Temporarily disable the TouchPad so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you type See Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 78 Disable the tapping feature If you disable tapping only you can still use the TouchPad s control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the TouchPad Adj...

Page 78: ... feature If you disable tapping only you can still use the TouchPad s control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the TouchPad To disable tapping only use the Mouse Properties option in the Windows Control Panel Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in display but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports de...

Page 79: ...formation Your computer will automatically detect the external display device Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software 2 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the si...

Page 80: ...ly 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor o...

Page 81: ...ructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To make the connection you need a suitable USB cable which m...

Page 82: ...s to set it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then under Devices and Printers click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system...

Page 83: ... activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Use the Sleep command to save your work system settings and current state of the desktop to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the com...

Page 84: ...ternal storage drive and then shuts down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Sleep While in Sleep mode the computer uses some main battery power Because the state of the system is stored in memory you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting afte...

Page 85: ...Click the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu The computer closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature By default pressing your computer s power button puts the...

Page 86: ... window appears Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears 4 Double click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 87: ...7 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the options set Restarting your computer To start the computer up again press the power button until the ON OFF light glows white If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using and configuri...

Page 88: ... amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Sample Image Edit P...

Page 89: ... while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernation mode by either...

Page 90: ... and then click the arrow next to the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu Sample Image Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the pop up menu The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory turns off the display and enters into a low power mode The ON OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode Configuring Sleep mode options You can ...

Page 91: ...be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode Under Put the computer to sleep select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode select Never 4 Click Change advanced power settings The A...

Page 92: ...ttery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button 7 Click Apply 8 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing th...

Page 93: ...elp and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Plans on page 114 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 133 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Taking care of your battery on page 1...

Page 94: ...bject such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the lockin...

Page 95: ... on page 101 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to external media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It is easy to put off backing up because it takes...

Page 96: ...isk the drive or both The Windows operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function keys and special Windows keys providing all the functionality of a fu...

Page 97: ...neously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Sample Illustration Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documen...

Page 98: ...on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn ...

Page 99: ...am first you have four options You can Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file Use the Search programs and files field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Windows Explorer and the Search programs and files field Starting a program from the Start menu When you in...

Page 100: ...you pause with your mouse on All Programs it will open it up You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list 1 Click the Windows Explorer icon on the taskbar 2 In the left part of the window double click Computer to expand the window 3 In the left part of the window click the line that ends in C 4 In the right part of the window double click the folder containing the program in this cas...

Page 101: ...ng files and programs are displayed in a separate window 3 In the search results window click WordPad under Programs Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command save your work on the internal storage drive external media flash media or optical disc This is one of the most important rules of computing When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate comm...

Page 102: ...ed 3 Type a file name then click Save File names The Windows operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters You may use all the letters numbers and other characters on the keyboard except for these characters File names are not cas...

Page 103: ...scribed in Setting up a printer on page 82 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the Windows operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 Click on the arrow in the upper left corner of your Windows based application...

Page 104: ... internal storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external hard drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive use the Restore option in the Windows Backup and Restore program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for inf...

Page 105: ...maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 182 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 106: ...ures active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only and does n...

Page 107: ...attery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Please see Maintaining your battery on page 120 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adaptor ...

Page 108: ...d with your computer If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged befor...

Page 109: ...ahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging...

Page 110: ...t gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings a...

Page 111: ...light locations Determining remaining battery power Wait a few moments after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Available on certain models Power button System indicator lights Battery light Internal storage drive light Memory card reader light ON OFF light ...

Page 112: ...er into an external power source and recharge the main battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare not included with your computer Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off H...

Page 113: ... Power Options window appears 4 Double click Battery to display the battery options Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the internal storag...

Page 114: ...t Power Plans Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power saving option Power Plans You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options To do this 1 C...

Page 115: ...you have performed By default the two power plans eco and Balanced are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited The eco plan is the best used for maximum battery time The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan To set the Power Plan 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to displ...

Page 116: ...y When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could cause serious injury or fire and could also damage the battery pack and computer Never expose a battery pack to abn...

Page 117: ...isplay panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 118: ...ock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide into the slot eas...

Page 119: ...sed or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal objec...

Page 120: ... doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other war...

Page 121: ... to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in ...

Page 122: ...raveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at ac...

Page 123: ... in the Windows operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Downloaded from LpManual com M...

Page 124: ... a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop for example Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty th...

Page 125: ...files cannot be recovered from the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help If you place the pointer over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start p...

Page 126: ...er usage mode network connectivity status and speaker volume To activate a specific task click the appropriate notification area icon Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Inte...

Page 127: ...etwork To access a network At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port RJ45 on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator Many hotels airports and offices offer Wi Fi access If your computer has Wi Fi ask for help when connecting to a Wi Fi network Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds usin...

Page 128: ...nstead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be ...

Page 129: ...omputer model the process of sending email taking pictures or recording video messages may vary The Web Camera software by default should already be running The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active For more information on the software click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then Web Camera Application Help Using the Memory card reader Available on certain models Th...

Page 130: ...Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of the Windows operating system Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices 1 Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place Sample Illustration Inse...

Page 131: ...he media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware If the computer has a spring loaded adapter slot see step 2 otherwise skip to step 3 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows me...

Page 132: ...orts fast data transfer rates which is especially useful for transferring and storing large files such as digital photo music or video files Like the USB interface the eSATA interface supports hot swapping connecting and disconnecting devices while the computer is on eSATA devices require an external power source Your eSATA interface supports USB Sleep and Charge For more information about USB Sle...

Page 133: ...ies are described in this chapter The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...

Page 134: ...vides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 135: ...135 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are Bluetooth Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 136: ...136 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 137: ...IBA Assist Protect Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 138: ...ory are Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Hardware Settings TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility USB Sleep and Charge Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 139: ...puter To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click Start All Programs My Toshiba and then TOSHIBA Application Installer 2 Click Next Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Downloaded from LpManual com Man...

Page 140: ...rs from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer When setting up passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set Using ...

Page 141: ... not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer To set a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Util...

Page 142: ... tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 4 Click Not Registered A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK 6 Click OK to exit 7 Restart the system to complete the process Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends t...

Page 143: ... Click Registered 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 6 Click OK 7 Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the User Password icon 4 Click Not Registered 5 Follow the on screen instructio...

Page 144: ...tication Functions Please note that some changes to the likeness of a registrant such as hair style changes or wearing a cap or glasses may affect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant s image has been registered TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identification of a user and may incorrectly recognize faces that are similar to the registrant s In a...

Page 145: ...gnostic Tool utility 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of ...

Page 146: ...s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then HDD Protection Settings or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enable HDD protection o...

Page 147: ...ces and Printers click Mouse or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Device Settings You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click OK Downloaded from LpMan...

Page 148: ...TOSHIBA HWSetup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer then quickly pressing the F12 key Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys t...

Page 149: ...e press Fn F5 For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 80 General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Keyboard Allows you to access the wake on keyboard function LAN Allows you to set networking functions Password Allows you to set a user password USB Allows you to enable or disable U...

Page 150: ... power DC 5V to the USB port even when the computer is in Sleep mode Hibernation mode or shutdown state powered off This function can only be used for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible port Compatible ports are USB ports that have the symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such...

Page 151: ...will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers If an external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function External devi...

Page 152: ...r is running on battery power you can specify that charging stops when battery power drops below a certain level Use the slider at the bottom of the utility window beneath the Lower limit of remaining battery life heading to specify when charging should stop For example if you set the slider to 10 charging will stop when 10 or less of the battery power remains Power supply mode settings Your compu...

Page 153: ... With certain external devices the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select In those cases disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device or use a different charging device NOTE Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 154: ...a Player Adobe Acrobat Reader Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected To zoom ...

Page 155: ...y a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 2 Check the Use Fn StickyKey bo...

Page 156: ...d then TOSHIBA eco Utility Double click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area Right click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area and select Launch TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utility window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA eco Utility window To activate the TOSHIBA eco power plan select ON in the upper left section of the screen For more information on the TOSHIB...

Page 157: ...ry LCD fan HDD sound volume wireless communication switch docking and USB information date of initial system use and also computer and device usage e g power settings battery temperature and recharging CPU memory backlight 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 t...

Page 158: ...s Control Panel Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA s obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way TOSHIBA s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 159: ...tact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix 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 h...

Page 160: ...heck that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the ON OFF indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on Also try turning the computer off and then on If you are using an AC adaptor verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator is ...

Page 161: ...arge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Charging batteries on page 108 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Cut off power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery The error condition will be interrupted and the AC power light will stop flashin...

Page 162: ... device The voltage level must match exactly The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer The battery light is blinking when the computer is on If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on this indicates a power mismatch Do the following 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the AC adaptor for example DC 19V 3 95A 2 Check the INPUT...

Page 163: ... problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options Repair Your Computer Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable low resolution video 640 x 480 Last Known Good C...

Page 164: ...ocate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubles...

Page 165: ...roperties 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then under System click Device Manager 2 To view the device s installed double click the device type 3 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resour...

Page 166: ...ry module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even software related Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the A...

Page 167: ...puter If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge the battery meter may become inaccurate Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options via your P...

Page 168: ...he keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer s Web site The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature ...

Page 169: ...e the settings for each of these components individually Click Display and then Change display settings to choose the screen resolution For more information see the Windows online Help A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one ...

Page 170: ...able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical problems are You are having trouble accessing a drive or one or more files appear to be missing Make...

Page 171: ...o not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs Optical disc drive optional problems You cannot access a disc in the drive If the optical disc drive is an external drive make sure that the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to t...

Page 172: ... turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setti...

Page 173: ...00 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher The modem is on set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshib...

Page 174: ...tifier SSID or network name is correct i e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Check the Windows Control Panel s Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by the Windows operating system and that the driver is loaded To access the Device Manager click Start Control Panel System and Security and the...

Page 175: ...st use the adapter s management utility If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to determine if this is the case contact that vendor s support group for further advice DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following steps 1 Verify that...

Page 176: ... 2 Click Screen Saver in the lower right corner of the window 3 Select None from the Screen saver drop down list 4 Click OK Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work...

Page 177: ...u can use to supplement the information in the manuals Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system The Windows operating system offers some easy to use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important files Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time consuming restoration procedures and to ...

Page 178: ...ccessories System Tools and then System Restore 2 Select Recommended restore or Choose a different restore point and then click Next The timestamp and description of each restore point is displayed This list may contain restore points that you did not create Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows operating system Other restore points may have been create...

Page 179: ...eps to back up your computer or files to optical discs or a storage drive You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power Connect the AC adaptor before continuing 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it and or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive 2 Click Start 3 Click Control Panel 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading Follow the on screen ...

Page 180: ...allation even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so This will ensure that the installation is completed and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your computer system install just one at a time creating restore points immediately before each successive installation This will make it ...

Page 181: ...the USB Wakeup function does not work for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function In that case use a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon if you have a non Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function For more information see USB Sleep and Charge Utility on page 150 The eSATA device is not recognized from Sle...

Page 182: ...tance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the detailed specifications for your computer visit pcsupport toshiba com Click Product Support search for your model and then click Detailed Specs Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variet...

Page 183: ...ng and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan pcsupport toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America acclaim toshiba com Toshiba USA Self Service support Web site laptopforums toshiba com Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users Australia Toshiba Austr...

Page 184: ...de of the US this call may incur long distance charges Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Bu...

Page 185: ...ions There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions Mute Lock Instant security Power Plan Sleep Hibernation Output Display switch Brightness control Wireless TouchPad Zoom Display resolution Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 186: ...ar along the top of the screen Sample Image Hot Key Card display 2 Select the desired option The selected Card is displayed full size with its available options below it All other Cards are again hidden from view To use a Hot Key Card using a hot key 1 Press and hold the Fn key 2 Press the hot key associated with the desired function The associated hot key card appears at the top of the screen wit...

Page 187: ...tection Utility on page 146 PC Diagnostic Tool utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility on page 145 Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth settings TOSHIBA Zooming utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 154 Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility TOSHIBA Hardware Se...

Page 188: ...ot Key Cards are stacked under the Card on the far left Sample Image Application Card display 3 Click the Card for the application Card to appear 4 Click the full size Card to launch the application Card Case The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards appear in the Application Card display see Using the Application Cards on page 188 To use the Card Case 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHI...

Page 189: ...nctions are performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available hot key functions Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables volume mut...

Page 190: ...reen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Security options To enable lock select To cancel select Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 191: ...s The properties of each power plan and the power plans that are displayed by this function are set in the Power Options window Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans Sample Image Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans then select the desired power plan Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 192: ... computer into Sleep mode For more information about Sleep mode please see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 90 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Sleep options To enable Sleep mode select To cancel select Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 193: ...ernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 87 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Hibernation options To enable Hibernation mode select To cancel select Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 194: ...d and turned on Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external displ...

Page 195: ...in Display and TV In extended desktop mode the image is split into two sides one side per display device To swap sides select Swap Image Display This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options Sample Image Displ...

Page 196: ...t the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module All disabled Disables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select To enable all select To disable all select To cancel s...

Page 197: ...es disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 74 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options To enable the TouchPad select To disable the TouchPad select Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 198: ...bar This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions then select the desired resolution Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 199: ...ey turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom out Fn This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom in Fn This hot key decreases the speaker volume Fn This hot key increases the speaker volume Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 200: ...for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA UL approved Canada CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved Australia AS approved Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 201: ...S Basic Input Output System bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 202: ... Interface HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O Input Output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet Service Provider KB kilobyte LAN Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC Personal Computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Ca...

Page 203: ...ys are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable...

Page 204: ...ling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its internal storage drives to locate the startup files bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk dri...

Page 205: ... also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the syst...

Page 206: ...ee folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of material designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks s...

Page 207: ...t supports hot swapping and fast data transfer Very useful in storing and transferring large files executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion...

Page 208: ...und A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk i...

Page 209: ...r services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower t...

Page 210: ...y stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See also RAM ROM microprocessor See Central Processing Unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of transl...

Page 211: ... disc drive A drive which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data music or videos P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the com...

Page 212: ...Processing Unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date R RAM Random Access Memory Volatile me...

Page 213: ...l SD A small portable non volatile memory card used to store and transfer data between digital products providing encryption capability for content security select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a singl...

Page 214: ...USB See Universal Serial Bus USB USB Flash drive A small portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer s USB port and functions as a portable hard drive They are smaller and more durable than an external hard drive because they do not contain any internal moving parts but have less storage capacity See also Universal Serial Bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly ...

Page 215: ... 122 care 119 120 changing 116 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 167 charge time 108 charger 108 charging 46 108 charging the real time clock RTC 109 conserving power 113 determine remaining power 111 disposal 121 indicator light 111 installation 116 118 low charge 112 maintaining 120 maximum capacity 106 monitoring power 46 110 not charging 167 optional secondary battery 108 power mana...

Page 216: ...61 computer lock 94 computing tips 95 configuring Hibernation mode 87 Hibernation mode options 88 Sleep mode 90 Sleep mode options 90 connecting AC adaptor 44 AC adaptor cord to DC IN 45 computer to a network 127 HDMI compatible TV or external display device 79 monitor 79 power cord cable 45 power source 45 cooling fan adequate ventilation 43 customize computer settings 93 D desktop creating new i...

Page 217: ...ernal display device HDMI Out port 78 RGB monitor port 78 external display adjusting 81 F FAT File Allocation Table 170 file extensions using 102 files backing up 95 104 file names 102 printing 103 restore 104 saving 101 102 using a file extension 102 function keys 97 H headphones using 128 Help and Support Windows operating system 164 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 configuring options 88 hot ...

Page 218: ... characters 168 using 96 keyboard external 81 keys Ctrl Fn Alt 97 function keys 97 overlay for cursor control 99 overlay keys 98 overlay to type numeric data 98 L LEDs system indicator lights 111 AC adaptor light 110 AC power light 44 45 battery light 46 ON OFF light 48 87 90 93 Web Camera light 129 lock computer using 94 M maintaining your battery 120 memory adding optional 50 check total memory ...

Page 219: ...onnectors 200 energy saving features 106 problem solving 166 turning on 48 power button 48 power management 108 optimum performance 108 power plans selecting power plan options 114 using a hot key 115 power saving options 113 powering down using Hibernate 88 using Sleep 90 precautions safety 41 printer connecting 81 problem solving 172 173 setting up 82 USB compatible 81 printing a file 103 proble...

Page 220: ...rnal storage drive operating status 73 creating recovery DVDs media 67 erasing internal storage drive 72 installing drivers and applications 74 internal storage drive 58 out of box state 60 restoring from recovery DVDs media 70 to custom size partition 62 without changing drive partitions 65 recycle bin icon 124 registering computer 49 removing battery from the computer 116 memory module 55 memory...

Page 221: ...lorer 100 Windows Start menu 99 starting a program from Start 99 starting again from Hibernation mode 90 Sleep mode 93 Startup menu problem solving 163 supervisor password deleting 142 supervisor password set up 141 system indicator lights AC power 44 LEDs 45 46 48 87 90 93 110 111 129 T taskbar 126 television adjusting display 81 tips for computing 95 Toshiba online resources 105 registering comp...

Page 222: ...143 user password setting 142 using a microphone 128 computer lock 94 Hibernation mode 87 hot key to set a power plan 115 Memory card reader 129 Shut down command 85 Sleep mode 90 TOSHIBA eco power plan 116 TouchPad 74 Web Camera 129 using the keyboard 96 using the overlay for cursor control 99 Utilities 133 V video projector adjusting display 81 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web Camera ...

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