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User's Manual

C70-B/L70-B/S70-B/P70-B/X70-B

Summary of Contents for X70-B

Page 1: ...User s Manual C70 B L70 B S70 B P70 B X70 B ...

Page 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 Touch Pad 4 1 The Keyboard 4 2 Optical disc drives 4 ...

Page 3: ...USB Charge 5 10 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 5 12 System Recovery 5 14 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 14 VCCI Class B Information Japan Only 7 17 OpenSSL Toolkit License Issues 7 17 FreeType License ...

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

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

Page 6: ...ollowing 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 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 This information is only applicable for the countries regions where it is required EU D...

Page 7: ... 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 Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environ...

Page 8: ...ion is only valid for EU member States Disposal of 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 B...

Page 9: ...ly friendly disposal ensuring that the terminal contacts are covered by non conductive tape For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country please visit our website www toshiba eu recycling or contact your local council office or the retail outlet where you purchased the product These symbols might not stick depending on the country and region ...

Page 10: ...ne getirmektedir The number of possible pixel failures of your display is defined according to ISO 9241 307 standards If the number of pixel failures is less than this standard they will not be counted as defect or failure Battery is a consumption product since the battery time depends on the usage of your computer If the battery can not be charged at all then it is a defect or failure The changes...

Page 11: ...I DECODING AVC VC 1 AND MPEG 4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE SUCH VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C...

Page 12: ... 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 activat...

Page 13: ...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 14: ... 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 15: ... the AC adaptor 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 ensure lo...

Page 16: ... could result in damage to computer computer failure or loss of data Never transport your computer with any cards installed This might damage either the computer and or 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 h...

Page 17: ...o not follow instructions A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions might cause data loss equipment damage or might 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 14 ...

Page 18: ...Check to make sure that 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 an...

Page 19: ... desktop by the following ways Click the Start charm Move the mouse pointer 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 poin...

Page 20: ...harge the battery or operate from AC power It is also the fastest way to get started because the battery pack must be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 volts to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 hertz or 60 hertz enabling you to use this computer in almost any country region The adaptor converts AC powe...

Page 21: ...t step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor 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 the surface of the AC adaptor increa...

Page 22: ... with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised slowly lift the display panel It allows 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 could ...

Page 23: ...e Power indicator indicates the status 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 power button Figure 2 5 Turning on the power 1 1 Power button Product appearance depends on the m...

Page 24: ...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 do...

Page 25: ...ore 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 If you have multiple sign in methods set for a user account you can select an option on the Windows login screen by clicking sign in options Password aut...

Page 26: ...hen select 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...

Page 27: ... 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 Restores the previous working environm...

Page 28: ...ibernation 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 To prevent data loss do not switch to Hibernation Mode while transferring data to external media such as USB devices memory media or other external memory devices Benefits of Hi...

Page 29: ... the lid To define these settings do the following 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 Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode the computer takes a momen...

Page 30: ...re shows the front of the computer with the display panel in the closed position Figure 3 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed 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 Keep fo...

Page 31: ...owing figure 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 ...

Page 32: ...objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB port Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Optical disc drive The computer might 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 righ...

Page 33: ...it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available Some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 meg...

Page 34: ...e 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 not connected For more detailed information on the use and operation of the battery pack refer to the Battery section Underside The following figures show the underside of the computer Ensure that the display is ...

Page 35: ...reign 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 surface of the cooling vents using a soft cloth Front with the display open This section shows the computer with the display panel open In order to open the display l...

Page 36: ...era LED glows when the Web Camera is operating Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool Do not point the web camera directly at the sun Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens Failure to do so might reduce image quality Use an eyeglass clea...

Page 37: ... by the system Display hinges The display hinges allow the display panel to be positioned at a variety of easy to view angles Power button Press this button to power on off the computer Power indicator The Power indicator glows white when the computer is turned on However if you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode this indicator will blink white Keyboard The keyboard contains character keys cont...

Page 38: ...icking PC Health Monitor under TOSHIBA group in the Apps view and then click PC Information Legal Footnote CPU For more information regarding CPU refer to the Legal Footnotes section Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive The capacity of the hard disk drive varies depending on the model To check which type of HDD SSD is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor utility by clicking PC...

Page 39: ...egarding Memory Main System please refer to the Legal Footnotes section Graphics Processing Unit Graphics processing unit GPU performance might vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and might decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Legal F...

Page 40: ...play Power Saving Technology check box 4 Click OK If you want to enable this feature under the conditions mentioned above select the Display Power Saving Technology check box AMD Vari Bright AMD GPU models might include the AMD Vari Bright feature that can save the computer s power consumption by optimizing picture contrast on the internal LCD This feature can be used if the computer is running un...

Page 41: ...ge LED amber Quick charge LED amber AC adaptor not connected Remaining battery capacity is above low battery trigger point Operates LED off Remaining battery capacity is below low battery trigger point Operates LED flashes amber Remaining battery capacity is exhausted Computer shuts down DC IN Battery indicator Check the DC IN Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack and the p...

Page 42: ...esume This process occurs 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 that power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Flashing white Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient...

Page 43: ...retch Place two or more fingers down on the Touch Pad and move them toward each other pinch or away from each other stretch This shows 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 fr...

Page 44: ... 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 produces 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 indicator ...

Page 45: ...et 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 Airplane mode...

Page 46: ...cters 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 d...

Page 47: ...erformance 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 do the following 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 pull unt...

Page 48: ... at 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 disc...

Page 49: ... 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 50: ...t 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 might sometimes fail due to low battery power In these instances data loss might occur Important message Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the optical disc drive read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in this section...

Page 51: ...es Also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA 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 sp...

Page 52: ...D R TL TDK Corporation BD RE TL Panasonic Corporation Some types and formats of DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs might be unreadable Disc created in DVD R DL format4 Layer Jump Recording cannot be read When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to a media Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media Do not use the cut and paste functi...

Page 53: ...avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars In addition do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA 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 ope...

Page 54: ...rDVD 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 sub...

Page 55: ...nk 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 rat...

Page 56: ...on the 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 ...

Page 57: ...BA Blu ray Disc 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 might start automatically Click TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player under TOSHIBA in the Apps view Operating TOSHIBA...

Page 58: ...nd should be closely supervised to avoid prolonged viewing without rest Avoid use of the 3D function when under the influence of alcohol 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 your 2D h...

Page 59: ...sponsibility 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 ...

Page 60: ...ither 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 main power source of the computer is this lithium ion battery pack also referred to in th...

Page 61: ...sius 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 e...

Page 62: ...harge at all during operation Battery charging notice The battery might 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 charge it at room temperature of between 5 C to 35 C 41 95 F The battery is nearly completely discharged In this instan...

Page 63: ...charges the battery capacity will gradually decrease In view of this it is 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 The usefulness of a battery 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 brightn...

Page 64: ...nue operating until the battery pack is fully discharge 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 that is supplying power The DC IN Battery indicator glows amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged However if DC IN B...

Page 65: ... to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery do the following 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 and peripherals that are connected to the computer 4 Close the display ...

Page 66: ... connected while using this feature The Link speed 10 100 1000 megabits per second changes automatically depending on the network conditions connected device cable or noise and so on LAN cable types The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator...

Page 67: ...chased 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector or router Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a network connection 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 c...

Page 68: ...ear 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 2 GB The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32 GB The maximum capacity of SDXC memory cards is 128 GB Memory media format New media cards are f...

Page 69: ...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 feature...

Page 70: ...ia The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To remove memory media do the following 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 the com...

Page 71: ...rt 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 on When...

Page 72: ...DMI 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 Do not plug unplug an HDMI device under the following conditions The system is starting up The system is shutting down When you conn...

Page 73: ...ried out Selecting HD Format To select the display mode do the following 1 Click Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Change display settings Advanced settings List All Modes under Windows System in the Apps view 2 Select one of the modes at List All Modes Wireless display Your computer may support Wireless display a wireless technology which utilizes Wi Fi to allow the computer to...

Page 74: ...and change the display settings by pressing P while holding down the Windows key If you disconnect the external display before you turn off the computer s power 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...

Page 75: ...e need to carry the adaptor with you always Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased for use as either a spare or replacement 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 applications under...

Page 76: ...ues 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 sound image Improved volume output delivering maximum volume without creating cl...

Page 77: ...for example a 3D application or video playback you might 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 78: ...scaling of the text size When the scaling is smaller more information appears on the display simultaneously but the text size becomes smaller When the scaling is larger less information appears on the display simultaneously but the text size becomes larger You can install Split Screen utility by yourself Split Screen utility enables you to create multiple display zones on a screen and to fit the a...

Page 79: ... TOSHIBA in the Apps view For details on how to use CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA see the help file TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player This software is provided for playback of Blu ray Disc It has an on screen interface and functions To start this utility click TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player under TOSHIBA group in the Apps view For details on how to use TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player see the help file TOSHIBA...

Page 80: ... connected as the battery operating time is comparatively short in this mode Depending on the usage situation the life cycle of the battery might not be extended properly To access this utility click eco Utility under TOSHIBA group in the Apps view For details on TOSHIBA eco utility see the help file CyberLink MediaStory CyberLink MediaStory helps you to quickly manage and share your multimedia co...

Page 81: ...ealth Monitor application proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption battery health and system cooling informing you of significant system conditions This application recognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and tracks specific activities related to their usage To access this utility click PC Health Monitor under TOSHIBA group in the Apps view ...

Page 82: ...n there is no input or hardware access for a specified time This can be specified in the Power Options Power on password Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer Intelligent power supply 1 A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge automatically calculates the remaining battery ca...

Page 83: ...e mouse button or pressing the keyboard will wakeup the computer Heat dispersal 1 To protect against overheating the processor is equipped with an internal temperature sensor which activates a cooling fan or lowers the processing speed if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level You are able to select whether to control this temperature by either turning on the fan first then i...

Page 84: ...d enter from the keyboard character by character and do not enter as ASCII code or copy and paste the character string In addition ensure that the registered password is correct by outputting the character string to the password file When entering a password do not enter any characters for example or produced by pressing the SHIFT or ALT keys Delete button Click this button to delete a registered ...

Page 85: ...f the computer is not shut down or restarted the saved data might not be correctly reflected For more information on shutting down or restarting the computer refer to Turning on the power Supervisor Password If you set a Supervisor Password some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the User Password To set a Supervisor Password Click Password Utility Supervisor Password under TOS...

Page 86: ...n addition there are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the TOSHIBA System Settings window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the TOSHIBA System Settings window Some options shown in gray are possible to confirm their status TOSHIBA System Settings screen might have the following tabs General...

Page 87: ...ps view Move the slider to enable or disable the Sleep and Charge function The Sleep and Charge function might not work with certain external devices 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 is supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the comput...

Page 88: ...hat many different USB devices can be supported for Sleep and Charge function Auto Mode Default is suitable for a wide range of digital audio players While using Auto Mode your computer can supply USB bus power at maximum 2 0A to the compatible ports while the computer is turned off When USB device cannot be charged by Auto Mode change to Alternate Mode This function might not be able to be used w...

Page 89: ...B specifications In those cases use a USB port without USB Sleep and Charge function or disable System ON CDP Charge Mode It is recommended that AC adaptor is connected to the computer while supplying USB bus power DC5V 1 5A When your computer battery capacity is too low to continue System ON CDP Charge Mode might not work In those cases connect the AC adaptor and reboot the computer Always use th...

Page 90: ...on of residence for example European Union Those countries might or might not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region You can disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via Uninstall a program in the Control Panel Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage...

Page 91: ...y Media Creator Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write to the media when the virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use utilities including those...

Page 92: ...created Recovery Media If the pre installed files are damaged you are able to use the Recovery Media you have created to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it To perform this restoration do the following When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost Please make sure to use the default Boot Mode opti...

Page 93: ...very Media contact TOSHIBA support for assistance Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk Drive A portion of the total Hard Disk Drive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition This partition stores files which can be used to restore pre installed software in the event of a problem If you set up your Hard Disk Drive again later do not change delete or add partitio...

Page 94: ...ion through PC settings in the operating system 1 Click the Settings charm and click Change PC settings 2 Click Update and recovery under PC settings and then click Recovery 3 Click Get started under Remove everything and reinstall Windows 4 Follow the on screen instructions to finish the recovery User s Manual 5 17 ...

Page 95: ...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 chec...

Page 96: ... 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 what ...

Page 97: ...15 seconds before turning on the power 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 simul...

Page 98: ...d of desired advanced options do the following 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 m...

Page 99: ... indicator Refer to the Power Condition Descriptions section for further information Problem Procedure AC adaptor does not 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 terminals are soil...

Page 100: ... 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 still d...

Page 101: ...ty will end and the computer will restart Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the computer Refer to the The Keyboard section for further information Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled Refer to your software documentation to ensure that it is not remapping the keyboard in any way remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of each key If...

Page 102: ... there is a disc 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 might be fragmented In this instance run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the Hard Disk Drive Refer to the operating ...

Page 103: ...e computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure that 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 fil...

Page 104: ...speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse under Windows System in the Apps view 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 Control...

Page 105: ...hin the Mouse Properties 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 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 a...

Page 106: ...n 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 cannot 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 107: ...e volume settings Check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure that the headphone connection is secure Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure that the sound device is enabled and that the device is properly working Annoying sound is heard In this instance you might be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to...

Page 108: ...he 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 moni...

Page 109: ...dministrator Wireless LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access Wireless LAN Make sure that the wireless communication function of the computer is on If problems persist contact your LAN administrator Bluetooth Problem Procedure Cannot access Bluetooth device Check to ensure that the wireless communication function of the computer is on Check to ensure that the Bluetooth Manager application is running o...

Page 110: ...n 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 ...

Page 111: ...7 h 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 maximu...

Page 112: ...d 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 Serial Data Signal I O 13 HSYNC Horizontal Sync Signal O 14 VSYNC Vertical Sync Signal O 15 SCL Serial Clock Signal O I O I Input to computer I O O Output from computer User s Manual 7 2 ...

Page 113: ...elgium 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 250 V or 1 15P 125 V and three pin plug ...

Page 114: ...teroperable 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 Bluetoot...

Page 115: ...erations 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 might be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations might for example include Using the Wireless products equipment on board of airplanes or In any...

Page 116: ...y recommends that you enable encryption functionality otherwise your computer is open to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless connection If this occurs the outsider might illegally access your system eavesdrop or cause the loss or destruction of stored data TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof Ca...

Page 117: ...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 is safe and trustworthy that is quick and easy Y...

Page 118: ... 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 119: ...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 120: ...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 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ...radio 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 n...

Page 124: ...our computer product might 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 of...

Page 125: ...other 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 hardware specifications of the computer 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 l...

Page 126: ...brightness 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 dims when the computer is operated on battery power and you might not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processing Unit GPU Graphics processing unit GPU performance might vary depending on product mod...

Page 127: ...dification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer 2 Redistributions 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 ...

Page 128: ...udes cryptographic software written by Eric Young eay cryptsoft com This product includes software written by Tim Hudson tjh cryptsoft com Original SSLeay License Copyright C 1995 1998 Eric Young eay cryptsoft com All rights reserved This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young eay cryptsoft com The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL This library is free ...

Page 129: ...ludes software written by Tim Hudson tjh cryptsoft com THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLU...

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Page 132: ...s license or another one contracted with the authors grants you the right to use distribute and modify it Therefore by using distributing or modifying the FreeType Project you indicate that you understand 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 wa...

Page 133: ...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 5 K Keyboard function keys 4 2 Function keys F1 F12 ...

Page 134: ... 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 135: ...problems 6 13 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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