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Index

start button

135

starting a program

103

Search programs and files field

104

Windows® Start menu

104

starting a program from Start

104

starting again from

Hibernation mode

Sleep mode

Startup menu

problem solving

173

supervisor password, deleting

151

supervisor password, set up

150

system indicator lights

DC-IN

drive in-use indicator

LEDs

taking care of battery

129

taskbar

136

television

adjusting display

tips

for computing

100

Toshiba

online resources

114

registering computer

Toshiba Web site

worldwide offices

195

TOSHIBA Accessibility

164

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

TOSHIBA Assist

Connect tab

Optimize tab

Protect & Fix tab

Secure tab

TOSHIBA Button Support

163

TOSHIBA eco power plan

125

TOSHIBA eco Utility™

165

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

153

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

157

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility

155

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

154

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

167

TOSHIBA Service Station

167

TOSHIBA Sleep Utility

159

TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator

166

touch pad

using

traveling tips

132

troubleshooting

178

battery light is blinking

172

bookmarked site not found

174

checking device properties

175

computer will not start

170

contacting Toshiba

193

corrupted/damaged data files

181

data/entire system backup

190

DC-IN light is blinking

171

Device Manager

175

Disk Defragmenter

181

display error message

179

display problems

screen is blank

178

DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player

187

eject button

182

error message, warning resume

failure

171

Error-checking

180

external display problems

180

external keyboard

178

external monitor

179

good computing habits

188

hard disk drive is slow

181

HD content, Blu-ray Disc™

182

Summary of Contents for X770-BT5G23

Page 1: ...rt Web site support toshiba com Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 169 in this guide X770Series User sGuide ...

Page 2: ...T THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT 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...

Page 3: ...adiate radio frequency energy 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...

Page 4: ... and ringer equivalence number 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...

Page 5: ...Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at 800 457 7777 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...

Page 6: ...t prevent degradation of service 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 g...

Page 7: ...taneously you may occasionally 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 support toshiba com in the United States for more i...

Page 8: ...ss LAN equipment 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 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 equip...

Page 9: ...fication number only signifies 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 o...

Page 10: ...ore than the specified values 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 r...

Page 11: ...bove item refer to radio communications 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 tra...

Page 12: ...ect identification systems The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stati...

Page 13: ... the equipment label provided on the computer Approved by both the JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT and the TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information ...

Page 14: ...or approval to use the product is granted Intel s wireless WiMAX EEPROM firmware and software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance EMC These parameters include without limitation RF power spectrum usage channel scanning and RF exposure For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties of the s...

Page 15: ...ess WAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless WAN equipment 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...

Page 16: ...SS 129 RSS 133 Industry Canada The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this ...

Page 17: ...ite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device Approved Countries Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi Fi Link 5100 5300 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment exce...

Page 18: ...taly Japan Jordan Kenya Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxemburg Malawi Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico Monaco 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 Sloven...

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Page 21: ... enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise 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 Händl...

Page 22: ...ployed 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 radar detection feature ...

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Page 24: ... Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt 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 Panam...

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Page 26: ...ds from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz 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 TO...

Page 27: ...ts with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret th...

Page 28: ...HIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provid...

Page 29: ...ever attempt to disassemble adjust or repair an optical disc drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Copyrigh...

Page 30: ... AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC 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...

Page 31: ...marksofMultiMediaCardAssociation Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance WiMAX is a trademark of the WiMAX Forum xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Licenses This Product is licensed under the AVC the ...

Page 32: ...43 Service options 43 Chapter 1 Getting Started 44 Selecting a place to work 44 Setting up a work environment 44 Keeping yourself comfortable 45 Precautions 45 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 ...

Page 33: ...changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 72 Creating recovery DVDs media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 Using the touch pad 81 Adjusting touch pad settings 84 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using extern...

Page 34: ...ving the computer 99 Using a computer lock 99 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics 100 Computing tips 100 Using the keyboard 101 Character keys 102 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 102 Function keys 102 Special Windows keys 103 Backlit keyboard 103 Starting a program 103 Starting a program from the Start menu 104 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 104 Saving your work 105 Backing up your wo...

Page 35: ...ng additional batteries 117 Charging batteries 117 Charging the battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the battery runs low 121 Setting battery notifications 122 Conserving battery power 122 Power Plans 123 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 124 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 125 Changing the battery 126 Re...

Page 36: ...media 140 Removing memory media 140 Chapter 5 Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151 Deleting a user password 152 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 TOSHIBA HDD Protecti...

Page 37: ...options to fix problems 173 Internet problems 174 The Windows operating system can help you 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 175 Checking device properties 175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk or storage drive problems 180 Error checking 180 Optical disc drive problems 181 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 184 Wireless...

Page 38: ...ards 198 Hot key functions 198 Optical disk drive 199 Volume Mute 200 Lock Instant security 201 Power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 Hibernation mode 204 Output Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 208 Zoom Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index ...

Page 39: ...nergy efficiency Your computer 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...

Page 40: ...regarding the ENERGY STAR Program 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 meet...

Page 41: ...e accuracy of the information 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 support toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the compute...

Page 42: ...n death or serious injury Indicates 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 highl...

Page 43: ...puter comes with the following 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 w...

Page 44: ...puter in order to avoid 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 ...

Page 45: ...cautions Your computer 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 t...

Page 46: ...rning off the computer 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...

Page 47: ...surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside 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 Th...

Page 48: ... ensure a secure 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 pro...

Page 49: ...ptor 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 DC IN light on the indicator panel glows red Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury...

Page 50: ... the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows red After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage...

Page 51: ...ift the computer by the display panel Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology A...

Page 52: ...he preinstalled operating system will load automatically When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The names of windows displayed and the order in which wind...

Page 53: ...nal external devices Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 52 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 53 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 85 Adding memory optional HINT To purchase additional memory modu...

Page 54: ...to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules Before you install or remove a memory module ...

Page 55: ...and then turns off 3 Unplug 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 battery For information on removing the battery see Removing the battery from the computer on page 126 Sample Illustration Locating the memo...

Page 56: ...dule Before you handle 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 ...

Page 57: ...nstalled in Slot A 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides avoiding any contact with its connector Position the module toward the socket aligning the connector 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...

Page 58: ...Pressing 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 For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A 14 Replace the memory ...

Page 59: ...at surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside 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 compute...

Page 60: ...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 drive for errors or defragment the drive If so consult Windows...

Page 61: ... the 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 underside of the computer...

Page 62: ...owing 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 Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you to recover your internal storage d...

Page 63: ...covery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive without restoring the information on the drive See Erasing the Internal Storage Drive on page 78 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 s...

Page 64: ...or You can recover the original factory image returning the computer to its out 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 76 To recover the original factory ...

Page 65: ...and rewritten unless the Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data option is selected in the next step Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba 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 ...

Page 66: ...plete a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered 9 Click Finish to restart the computer Recovering of factory default software with user s data Using Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save C Users data to C Backup Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up...

Page 67: ...s the folders under C backup current date To return the data to your private account you will need to recreate a new account and drag and drop the data into your personal folders 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 While powering on your computer press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery optio...

Page 68: ...ecting a process screen 6 A warning screen appears stating the Toshiba Recovery Wizard will attempt to save all data There is a risk that the Toshiba Recovery Wizard may not be able to save all data during the recovery process Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 106 7 Click Yes...

Page 69: ...dia before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 106 If you have created other partitions for example a D drive those partitions will remain intact and any information on them will not be affected During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor You can recover the C drive ...

Page 70: ... when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the ENTER key 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data option is selected in the next step Click Yes to continue Sample...

Page 71: ...ecting a process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding see Backing ...

Page 72: ...urce via the AC adaptor The Recover to a custom size partition option restores your C drive to its out of box state and allows you to specify the size for the C partition You can resize and recover the C drive 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 ...

Page 73: ...and rewritten unless the Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data option is selected in the next step Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba 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 ...

Page 74: ...our work to external media before proceeding see Backing up your work on page 106 9 Click Next to begin the recovery When the recovery process is complete a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered 10 Click Finish to restart the computer Creating recovery DVDs media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs media If the recovery files on your internal storage ...

Page 75: ...ain 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 To create recovery DVDs media 1 Click Start All Programs My Toshiba and then Recovery Media Creator The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays Sample Image...

Page 76: ...each DVD in the set sequentially for example 1 of 3 2 of 3 etc so that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Restoring from recovery DVDs media on page 76 Restoring from recovery DVDs media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive Be sure to save...

Page 77: ...your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs media 1 Make sure your computer is turned off 2 Do one of the following If your recovery files are on DVDs insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive connect the USB flash drive to your computer 3 Turn on your computer When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays press the F12 key on your key...

Page 78: ...plays indicating that the drive has been recovered 9 Click Finish to restart the computer Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive including the partitions Be sure to create recovery DVDs media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive If you want to restore the internal storage drive use one of ...

Page 79: ...media you are using and then press Enter Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk This option deletes all of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive Delete all partitions and overwrite all s...

Page 80: ...estart 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 Computer 3 Select Manage 4 Click Disk Management 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Applica...

Page 81: ... view Zoom out to see more information at once Sample Illustration The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation The pointer is the icon usually an arrow that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer Some of the following features may need to be enabl...

Page 82: ...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 touch pad twice in rapid succession OR Press and release the primary control button twice in rapid succession Sample Illustration Tap twice to open Right click an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to right click 2 Press and release the secondary control button This feature...

Page 83: ...lifting your finger from the touch pad start moving your finger in a circular motion on the touch pad 3 To scroll in the opposite direction reverse the direction of the circular motion 4 To stop scrolling lift your finger off of the touch pad Sample Illustration Circular scrolling vertically Sample Illustration Circular scrolling horizontally Zoom in out To zoom in Place two fingers close together...

Page 84: ... not respond to touch or button presses while you type See Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 84 Disable the tapping feature If you disable tapping only you can still use the touch pad s control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the touch pad Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure touc...

Page 85: ... HDMI Out port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Sample Illustration Video ports on left side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI Out port you must purchase an HDMI cable Connecting an HDMI compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI compatible television or display device to the computer Connect one end of an HDMI cable not inc...

Page 86: ...Turn on a TV when the HDMI output is selected using the Fn F5 key Switch the video output HDMI or LCD when executing certain desktop icons Enable Disable the HDMI CEC function on the computer For more detailed HDMI CEC information visit support toshiba com Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen...

Page 87: ... 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 only Built in display and TV or other external video device TV or...

Page 88: ...r plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the battery Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Shut down Hibernate and Sleep Each option has its advantages Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or if...

Page 89: ...mputer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 93 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power saving mode Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that when you restart the computer you can continu...

Page 90: ...r information on using Sleep see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 95 Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer This command closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off your computer To turn off your computer using the Shut down command 1 Click Start Sampl...

Page 91: ...y default pressing your computer s power button puts the computer into Sleep mode 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 Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of th...

Page 92: ...rate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can turn it off by e...

Page 93: ...he Start menu Sample Image Shut down menu 2 Click Hibernate in the pop up menu The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer autom...

Page 94: ...ndow 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 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want ...

Page 95: ...can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the power light glows red The computer returns to the screen s you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display p...

Page 96: ...er which the computer automatically goes into Sleep 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 Plan Settings screen 3 To ...

Page 97: ...t separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery 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...

Page 98: ...ocumentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Plans on page 123 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 142 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 ...

Page 99: ...puter to a heavy object 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...

Page 100: ...storage drive If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 105 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 ...

Page 101: ...files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external media email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both T...

Page 102: ... space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable 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...

Page 103: ...tain models Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Auto the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you stop typing Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use the S...

Page 104: ...roll up or down to see the complete list 2 Click the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This example uses the Start menu s Search programs and fil...

Page 105: ...feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Saving files 1 Click on the arrow in the upper left corner of your Windows based application to display the drop down menu and then click Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your pro...

Page 106: ... the files on your 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 doc...

Page 107: ...ked in That is the drive will only play DVDs and Blu ray Discs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes For optimum DVD and Blu ray Disc performance it is recommended that you play DVDs and Blu ray Discs while running the computer on AC power When viewing DVD and Blu ray Disc movies use the DVD or Blu ray Disc player software...

Page 108: ...turn on the computer on page 87 When an HDMI cable is used to send a High Definition signal to an external monitor the audio signal is automatically sent with the video signal If you want to change the destination of the audio signal use the Sound properties in the Control Panel Sample Image Sound properties window If you want to use the internal speakers click on the Speakers tab and click Set De...

Page 109: ...ter while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located...

Page 110: ...s The Illumination ON OFF button allows you to set the panel LED and keyboard backlight conditions The Play pause button starts playing the disc or will pause the it if currently playing The Mute button allows you to mute the sound The Volume control buttons allow you to increase decrease the volume of the sound coming from the computer Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the ...

Page 111: ...dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for optical discs on page 114 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place Handle DVDs Blu ray Discs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the...

Page 112: ...e 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 Playing optical media If you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disc try launching the optical disc manually To do this follow these steps 1 Click Start and then...

Page 113: ...ded on your optical disc drive may not play back or operate properly on other computers or optical media players These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical disc drive Please refer to your computer s product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media...

Page 114: ...p of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical disc drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc a...

Page 115: ...ber of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been preset by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features 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 prov...

Page 116: ...ncluded with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery 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 acc...

Page 117: ... battery you may also have an optional secondary battery not included 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 ...

Page 118: ... 80 degrees Fahrenheit 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 capa...

Page 119: ...wer The computer s battery light gives you an indication of the battery s current charge Glows amber while the battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows red when the 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 managem...

Page 120: ... button light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Sleep command Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations System indicator lights DC IN light Battery light Internal storage drive ODD light Memory card reader light Power light Available on certain models Wireless indicator light Power button Wireless WAN indicator light ...

Page 121: ...ou are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace th...

Page 122: ...nel 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 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears 4 Double click Battery to display the battery options Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5...

Page 123: ...n plans These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery 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 ...

Page 124: ...e time etc You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item 6 Click OK to save the plan changes 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 perfo...

Page 125: ... lowering system performance For example when this power plan is enabled the brightness of the display is reduced and the interval before Sleep mode takes effect is shortened To enable or disable the TOSHIBA eco power plan press the eco Utility button Sample Illustration Locating the eco Utility button The TOSHIBA eco Utility monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking re...

Page 126: ... s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the battery Removing the battery from the computer To remove the bat...

Page 127: ... computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Fai...

Page 128: ...ot 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 easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking th...

Page 129: ...verse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handlin...

Page 130: ...is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow red and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power i...

Page 131: ...ilure 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 serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally...

Page 132: ...lso apply while traveling 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...

Page 133: ...ything you can do in the Windows operating system You can 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 ...

Page 134: ... An icon represents 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...

Page 135: ...Permanently deleted 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 Sta...

Page 136: ...aker 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 Internet A way to connect to the ISP for example Wi F...

Page 137: ...rk 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 using the computer s internal microphone or an optional external microphone You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or extern...

Page 138: ...ICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headpho...

Page 139: ...d or MultiMediaCard MMC media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc To use a micro or mini SD Card an SD adapter is required To avoid damaging your card or computer never insert a Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo or Memory Stick Micro card without an adapter into the Memory card reader...

Page 140: ...licking on the Show hidden icons button if necessary in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the 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...

Page 141: ...Memory card reader Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out ...

Page 142: ...t options These utilities 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 ...

Page 143: ...IBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides 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 ...

Page 144: ...144 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are Bluetooth Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Page 145: ...145 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Page 146: ...146 Utilities TOSHIBA 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 ...

Page 147: ...available in this category are Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Hardware Settings TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Page 148: ...ndled with your computer 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 ...

Page 149: ...s unauthorized users 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 pass...

Page 150: ...ember it TOSHIBA is 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 TO...

Page 151: ...upervisor Password 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 str...

Page 152: ...ser Password icon 4 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 o...

Page 153: ...ng Settings Authentication 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...

Page 154: ... the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic 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 appe...

Page 155: ...e motion detector 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 enabl...

Page 156: ...and then under Devices 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 ...

Page 157: ...g tabs Boot Setting Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting 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 then pressing the Enter key Boot Speed Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize usin...

Page 158: ...er starting in Sleep mode press Fn F5 For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 87 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 SATA Allows y...

Page 159: ... can supply USB bus 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 ex...

Page 160: ... 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 devices connected to the USB bus power DC 5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of ...

Page 161: ...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 computer may provide two different charging modes to support various types of USB devices If your computer provi...

Page 162: ...usic feature is enabled it is possible to play music from the computer s speakers by connecting an audio cable to the Microphone Line in jack Using this feature discharges the computer s battery therefore it is recommended that the computer be connected to an external power source via the AC Adaptor The volume settings and sound quality may differ between Windows mode and Sleep and Music mode When...

Page 163: ...ocated on the system control panel directly above the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Support 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name select the button whose function is to be customized 3 Make the desired selections 4 Click OK ...

Page 164: ... you make the Fn key 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 ...

Page 165: ...SHIBA Utilities and 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 informa...

Page 166: ...N indicator allows you to view the networks you are currently connected to To access the list of connected networks before logging in click on the TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator icon located on the upper right side of the logon screen A screen with the list of connected networks appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window ...

Page 167: ...nd AC adaptor battery 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 sma...

Page 168: ...are via the Windows 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 ...

Page 169: ... all else fails contact 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 clo...

Page 170: ...sing the AC adaptor check 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 power 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 DC IN light If ...

Page 171: ... periods of time To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Charging batteries on page 117 The DC IN light is blinking If the DC IN 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 DC IN light will...

Page 172: ...current A for each 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...

Page 173: ...ocedure to fix the 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...

Page 174: ...or your browser to locate 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 as...

Page 175: ...check a device s properties 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...

Page 176: ...curs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory 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 For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the t...

Page 177: ...obable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adaptor and power cord cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the ...

Page 178: ...ng the PRTSC key If while typing strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages You may need to update your keyboard driver Refer to the documentation that came with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer s Web site The keyboard you connect...

Page 179: ... sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look correct You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Personalize This opens the Personalization window Choose a theme for your desktop background under Colors Sounds and Screen Saver or change the settings for each of these components...

Page 180: ...ightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the 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 Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with external media usually show up as an inability to access the drive o...

Page 181: ...lity software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others do 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 problems You cannot access a disc in the drive If the optical disc drive is an external drive make sure the two USB cables or...

Page 182: ...ical media formats refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at support toshiba com If the problem is with an optical data disc refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on the optical disc drive itself For additi...

Page 183: ...ayback Blu ray Disc player does not support DVD playback Please use Windows Media player or TOSHIBA DVD Player for DVD playback Blu ray Disc playback feature support may vary with each Blu ray Disc Please contact content publisher directly with any questions Do not play a Blu ray Disc when recording a TV program whether live or pre scheduled Doing so may cause Blu ray Disc playback or television p...

Page 184: ...r is connected to a working power outlet 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 ...

Page 185: ...hat the Wireless antenna is ON the wireless indicator light will be lit Verify that your computer can detect access points or routers If it can detect a Wi Fi access point or router then it may be a configuration issue To determine if your computer has an internal Wi Fi adapter check the device list in Device Manager part of the Windows Control Panel System and Security Some Toshiba models may hav...

Page 186: ...adband modem by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network If you have enabled any security provisions closed system MAC address filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems w...

Page 187: ... optical disc drive by clicking Start and then Computer The optical disc drive should appear in the list 6 See Checking device properties on page 175 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical disc drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM or BD ROM movie or title Ch...

Page 188: ...r computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to external media on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your internal storage driv...

Page 189: ... established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring the Windows operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It is also easy to undo a restore point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a restore point us...

Page 190: ...nd save all open files 6 Click Finish and then Yes to begin the system restore Your Windows operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen restore point was created and then the computer will be automatically restarted Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the...

Page 191: ... and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser Create a restore point refer to Saving system configuration with restore points on page 189 Before installing anything use the System Restore utility to set a restore point see the section titled restore points If anything goes wrong you will then be able to easily restore the Windows operating system to the sta...

Page 192: ... each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed USB Sleep and Charge is not working Make sure that the device you want to charge is connected to a port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function Ports that support this feature are identified with the icon USB Sleep a...

Page 193: ...you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before you contac...

Page 194: ... the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Customer Support Center Within the United Stat...

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Page 197: ...ions and to launch applications 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 Touch pad Zoom Display resolution ODD ...

Page 198: ...able 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 with its available options below it 3 To cycle through the displayed options hold down Fn and press the hot key repeatedly Release the Fn key when the ...

Page 199: ...ver 2 3 Optical disk drive or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key ejects the optical disk drive tray on your computer Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image ODD options To open the tray select eject To cancel select ...

Page 200: ...BA Card or hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Volume Mute options To enable mute select To disable mute select ...

Page 201: ...ant security The user logon screen 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 ...

Page 202: ...cycles through the power plans 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 ...

Page 203: ...IBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode For more information about Sleep mode please see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 95 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Sleep options To enable Sleep mode select To cancel select ...

Page 204: ...r into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 93 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Hibernation options To enable Hibernation mode select To cancel select ...

Page 205: ...rnal monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV or other external video device TV or other external video device External monitor and TV Built in display and external monitor extended mode Built in display and TV extended mode External monitor and TV extended mode Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop To use ...

Page 206: ...and External Monitor or Built 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 follow...

Page 207: ... the Bluetooth module Wireless WAN 3G enabled Enables just the Wireless WAN 3G module All disabled Disables the Bluetooth Wi Fi and Wireless WAN 3G modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth Wi Fi and Wireless WAN 3G 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 enab...

Page 208: ...SHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the touch pad For more information on using the touch pad see Using the touch pad on page 81 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Disable or Enable touch pad options To enable the touch pad select To disable the touch pad select ...

Page 209: ...isplay resolution or Fn Space 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 ...

Page 210: ...his hot key takes a snapshot of your display screen Fn This hot key allows you to zoom out Fn This hot key allows you to zoom in Fn This hot key decreases the speaker volume Fn This hot key increases the speaker volume Fn This hot key turns the backlit keyboard off and on Available on certain models ...

Page 211: ...with the correct power supply 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 ...

Page 212: ...ting Current BIOS Basic Input Output System BD ROM Blu ray Disc Read Only Memory 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 ...

Page 213: ...timedia Interface HDMI CEC High Definition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control 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...

Page 214: ...ty color Active matrix displays 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 intelligen...

Page 215: ...formation is passed between two devices This is the basic unit of measure used in modem communications and is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priori...

Page 216: ... occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless o...

Page 217: ...window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user Direct Current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare Alternating Current AC Direct Memory Access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a comput...

Page 218: ...gital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM Digital Versatile or Video Disc Read Only Memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM E emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable eSATA An e...

Page 219: ...pare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their f...

Page 220: ...a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors...

Page 221: ...d To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M memory Typically refers to t...

Page 222: ...disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk O online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s internal storage drive such as online documentation or online Help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs tha...

Page 223: ...de your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse Used to point to and select activate on screen items such as icons menu items and buttons The shape and purpose of the pointer varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing pointing device Any device such as the touch pad or a mouse that enables you to move the pointer on the screen port A socket on the computer where you p...

Page 224: ...s The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector RJ45 connector An eight wire connector used to connect a computer to a network ROM Read Only Memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the comp...

Page 225: ...mpt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U Universal Serial Bus USB USB is a serial bus that supports data transfer USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or netw...

Page 226: ...d is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 227: ...Recycle 132 care 129 130 changing 126 charge indicator light 49 charge time 117 charger 117 charging 50 117 charging the real time clock RTC 118 conserving power 122 determine remaining power 121 disposal 131 indicator light 120 installation 126 128 low charge 121 maintaining 130 maximum capacity 116 monitoring power 49 119 power management 117 power options 122 power plan 202 purchase additional ...

Page 228: ... cleaning 98 environmental precautions 44 132 moving 99 restarting 93 running on battery power 115 setting up 47 turning off 88 turning off more quickly 91 turning off options 88 computer lock 99 computer will not start troubleshooting 170 computing habits troubleshooting 188 computing tips 100 configuring Hibernation mode 93 Hibernation mode options 93 Sleep mode 95 Sleep mode options 96 connecti...

Page 229: ...33 external display device HDMI Out port 85 RGB monitor port 85 external display adjusting 88 F files backing up 101 106 restore 106 saving 105 function keys 102 H headphones using 138 Help and Support troubleshooting 174 Hibernation mode 89 configuring 93 configuring options 93 hot key 204 powering down 93 Shut down 93 starting again from 95 using 93 hot key backlight 210 disabling or enabling wi...

Page 230: ...uter using 99 M maintaining your battery 130 manual eject hole optical disc drive 109 media control buttons 3D ON OFF button 110 Illumination ON OFF button 110 mute button 110 play pause button 110 using 110 volume control buttons 110 WirelessantennaON OFFbutton 110 memory adding optional 53 check total memory 62 removing memory module slot cover 56 Memory card reader inserting memory media 140 re...

Page 231: ...g 53 other documentation 43 P password deleting a supervisor 151 deleting a user 152 instant password 149 instant using 149 power on password 149 setting 149 setting a supervisor 150 setting a user 151 supervisor password 149 user password 149 port HDMI 85 RGB 85 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 49 cord cable 49 cord cable connectors 211 energy saving features 115 turning on 52 power button 52...

Page 232: ...ter on battery power 115 S safety computer 132 disposing of batteries 131 icons 42 precautions 45 safety precautions battery 129 saving files 105 Search programs and files field starting a program 104 selecting a place to work 44 power plan options 123 video cables 85 setting low battery notifications 122 setting up AC adaptor 48 adding memory optional 53 communications 136 computer 47 software Se...

Page 233: ...pport 163 TOSHIBA eco power plan 125 TOSHIBA eco Utility 165 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 155 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 167 TOSHIBA Service Station 167 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 159 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 166 touch pad using 81 traveling tips 132 troubleshooting 178 battery light is blinkin...

Page 234: ...ws operating system not working 172 wireless networking 185 turning off computer 88 computer more quickly 91 options 88 turning on power 52 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 192 USB Wakeup function does not work 193 user password deleting 152 user password setting 151 using a microphone 137 computer lock 99 DVDs 107 Hibernation mode 93 hot key to set a power plan 124 Memory card reader 139 optical...

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