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User ’ s Manual Satellite C650/C655/C665 Satellite Pro C650/C665 Series.
User ’s Manual ii T able of Content s Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual iii Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Underside .
User ’s Manual iv System automatic Sleep/Hib ernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 1 Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 HW Setup window . . . .
User ’s Manual v Copyright © 201 1 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No p at ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
User ’s Manual vi FCC information FCC notice "Declaration of Conform ity Information" This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with th e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
User ’s Manual vii EU Declar atio n of Confor mity This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance wi th the relate d European Directives. Responsibl e for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ge rmany . The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA ’ s web site http://epps.
User ’s Manual viii The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved wo rking environments may be: ■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area. ■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, th is product ca used by disturbances generated by other de vices or machin es in the near surrounding are a.
User ’s Manual ix Following information is only valid for EU-mem ber S t ates: Disposal of product s Disposal of batteries a nd/or accumulators Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries ■ Discard this compu ter in acco rdance with appli cable laws and regulations.
User ’s Manual x REACH - Compliance St atement The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (R egistration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemica ls), entered into force on 1 June 2007.
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User ’s Manual xii HIT ACHI-LG Da ta Storage, Inc. ■ GT30F/30N Precautions Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc. 22-23,KAIGAN 3-CHOME, MINA TO-KU,TOKYO,108-0022 JAP AN CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .
User ’s Manual xiii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expans ion capability , includes multime dia functionality , and is designed to prov ide years of reliable, high-pe rformance computing.
User ’s Manual xiv Keys The keyboard keys are used in th e te xt to describe many computer operations. A distincti ve typeface ident ifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard. For example, ENTER identifies the ENTER key . Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys.
User ’s Manual xv General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever, cert ain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer .
User ’s Manual xvi T o keep your compute r in prime ope rati ng cond ition, protect your work area from: ■ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ■ Equipment that generate s a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other tha n speak ers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
User ’s Manual xvii Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mob ile phones can inte rfere with the aud io system. The operation of the computer wil l not be impa ired in any way , but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use.
User ’s Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting S t arted This chapter provides an equ ipment checklist, and basic informa tion to start using your computer . Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer , taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use.
User ’s Manual 1-2 Getting S tarted ■ TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree™ ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition ■ TOSHIBA Bulletin Board ■ TOSHIB.
User ’s Manual 1-3 Getting S tarted Connecting the A C adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power .
User ’s Manual 1-4 Getting S tarted ■ Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer , or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer . Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resultin g in serious injury .
User ’s Manual 1-5 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 1-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the computer .
User ’s Manual 1-6 Getting S tarted Opening the disp lay The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the mai.
User ’s Manual 1-7 Getting S tarted T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6, Power and Powe r-Up Modes fo r more information.
User ’s Manual 1-8 Getting S tarted 2. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removin g the CD/DVD. 3. Click Start . 4. Click the Shut down button ( ).
User ’s Manual 1-9 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more ra pidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature.
User ’s Manual 1-10 Getting S tarted Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions: ■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down. ■ Memory circuits are exposed to st atic electricity or electrical noise.
User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Getting S tarted 3. Click Choose wha t the power b utton does or Choose what closin g the lid does . 4. Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid . 5. Click the Save changes button.
User ’s Manual 1-12 Getting S tarted See the Windows Help and Sup port content for more information about Star tu p R e pai r . The System Recovery Options can also be ru n manually to repair problems. The procedure is a s follows. Follow the instructions shown on the on- screen menu.
User ’s Manual 1-13 Getting S tarted A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to eit her DVD or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps: 1. Select either blank DVD or USB Flash Memory .
User ’s Manual 1-14 Getting S tarted 1. T urn off your computer . 2. While holding down 0 (zero) key on the keyb oard, turn on your computer . 3. A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on-screen instructions.
User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various co mponen ts of the computer - it is recommended that you beco me famili ar with each before you operate the computer . Front with the display closed The following fig ure shows the computer ’ s front with its displa y panel in the closed position.
User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figured sh ow the computer ’s left side. * Provided with some models. Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones. Microphone j ack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural micro phone input.
User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Right side The following figures show the computer ’ s right side. * Provided with some models. Product appearance depend s on the model you purchased.
User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Back The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back. Figure 2-4 The back of the compu ter DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer and charge its internal batteries.
User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou shou ld ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer 1.
User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Front with the display op en This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display , lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you. Figure 2-6 The front of the computer with th e display panel open * Provided with some models.
User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with you r computer . Y ou can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenge r .
User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Indicators This section explains ind icator functions. System indica tors LED system indicators next to their resp ective icons, glow when specific computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators Power button Press this button to turn the comp uter's power on and off.
User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Keyboar d indi cat ors The following figures show the position s of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the NUM LOCK indicator which show the following conditi ons: ■ When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed.
User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our CDs ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. ■ CD-RW discs including multi speed CD-RW discs, high-speed CD-RW discs and ultra-speed CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.
User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our ■ Depending on the model in questio n, either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/power lead will be bund led with the computer.
User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer , highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it. Using the T ouch Pad T o use the T ouch Pad, simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.
User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics We b C a m e r a Some models are e quipped with a Web Camera. Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your compute r . Y ou can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger .
User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Using the T OSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verificati on library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows. The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like, which makes the login process easier .
User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics ■ The Registration screen is displayed for a logged-in user whose face has not be en registered. ■ The Management screen is displayed for a logged-in user whose face has already been registered. 2. Click Run as administr ator in lower left of the Ma nagement screen, and then click the Register button.
User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics How to Dele te the Face Re cognition D at a Delete image data, account information, and personal record data created during registration. T o delete the Face Recognition Data, follow the steps as described below: 1.
User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics 1:1 Mode Login screen 1. T urn on the computer . 2. The Select Tiles screen will be displaye d. 3. Select St art face recognition () . 4. The Select Account screen will be displayed. 5. Select the account, and click the arrow button.
User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully op ened. Figure 4-3 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 3. Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray . Figure 4-4 Inserting a disc 1.
User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics 4. Press gently at the center of the disc until you feel it click into place. The disc should li e below the top of the spindle, flu sh with the spindl e base. 5. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place.
User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Figure 4-6 Removing a disc 3. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. How to rem ove discs w hen the disc tray will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off.
User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics W rit ing CD/ DVDs Y ou can use the DVD Super Mu lti drive to write data to either CD-R, CD- RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs. TOSHIBA Disc Creator is provided as writing software with this computer .
User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting with the D VD Supe r Multi d rive ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers .
User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty or damaged, wr iting or rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that you check a ll discs for dirt or damage before you use them.
User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics ■ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1GB. Therefore, in these circumstance, even if you writ e only a small amount of data, it might take additional time to fill in the dummy data.
User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as a SD/SDXC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card , MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor , or an optical digital device. ■ Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice.
User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics ■ If you add data to a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD+R or DVD+R (Double Layer) disc that you h ave already recorded to, you might not be able to read the ad ded data under some circumstances.
User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER Please be aware o f the follow ing limitations when you use the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER: Notes on use ■ "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER" software is supported for playback of DVD-Video and DVD-VR.
User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics ■ In order to protect copyrights, t he Windows Print Screen function is disabled when "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER" is running.
User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER Notes on Using "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER". ■ Screen display and avail able features may vary a mongst DVD-Videos and scenes.
User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics T o launch V olume Mixer , follow the steps below . 1. Right-click the Speakers icon on the T askbar . 2. Select Open V o lume Mixer from the menu. Adjust speaker volume by moving the slider up or down under Device to raise or lower the volume of your speakers.
User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics 3. On the Levels tab mo ve the Microphone slider to increase or d ecrease the microphone volume level. If you feel the microphone volume level is in adequate, move the Microphone Bo ost slider to a higher l evel.
User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S pread S pectru m / Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE802.1 1 Wireless LAN standard.
User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics Bluetooth wireless te chnology Bluetooth wireless technology el iminates the need for cables, such as desktop computers, between your co mputer and othe r el ectronic devices, example of printers and mobile phones.
User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics Product Support: The latest information regard in g operating system su pport, language support or available upgra des can be found on our web site http://www .to shiba-europe.com/compu ters/tnt/bluetooth.ht m in Eu rope or www .
User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics Connecting the LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, foll ow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer . 2. Plug one end of the cable into t he LAN jack.
User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics Computer Ha ndling This section explains computer han dling and maintenance. Cleaning the compu ter T o help ensure long, trouble-free o per ation, keep the computer free of dust and dirt, and u se care with a ll liquids arou nd it.
User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics Heat dispersal T o protect against overheating, the processor is equipped with an internal temperature sensor which activates a co oling fan or lowers the processin g speed if the computer's internal temper ature rises t o a cert ain level.
User ’s Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Hardware This section describes the hardware of your computer . The actual specifications ma y vary depending on the model you purchased. Processor CPU Y our co mputer is equipped with one processor and processor type varies depending on model.
User ’s Manual 3-2 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory Power Memory slots 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in the computer's two memory slots for a maximum of 8 GB system memory . This computer can be equipped with memory modules of a maximum size of 8 GB.
User ’s Manual 3-3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disks Optical disc drive Legal Footnote (Battery Life) For more information regarding Batter y Life, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix E. RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock (RTC) and calendar .
User ’s Manual 3-4 Hardware, Utilities and Options Display The computer's internal disp lay panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can b e set to a wide range of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability .
User ’s Manual 3-5 Hardware, Utilities and Options Sound Multimedia Communications Legal Footnote (Graphics Pr ocessing Unit ("GPU")) For more information regarding the Graphics Proc essing Unit ("GPU"), please refer to the Legal Footn otes section in Appendix E.
User ’s Manual 3-6 Hardware, Utilities and Options Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the computer more con venient to use. Access each function using the following proce dures.
User ’s Manual 3-7 Hardware, Utilities and Options Battery save mode *1 Th is feature lets you configure the computer in order to save battery power .
User ’s Manual 3-8 Hardware, Utilities and Options Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed uti lities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on their operation, you may refer to each utili ty's online manua l, help files or README.
User ’s Manual 3-9 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER The player lets you vie w DVD movies, or video content recorded using home video camcord ers. Y ou can play DVD-Video, DVD-R and video files. It has an on-screen interface and functions.
User ’s Manual 3-10 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert Utility This utility includes wizard functions to monitor the Disk Drive operating status and execute the system backup. T o access the utility , click Start -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> HDD SSD Alert .
User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Hardware, Utilities and Options Optional devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility .
User ’s Manual 3-12 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory media slot The computer may b e equipped w ith a Memory media sl ot that can accommodate some kinds of memo ry media wi th various memory capacities so that you can easily tran sfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assist ants.
User ’s Manual 3-13 Hardware, Utilities and Options ■ The maximum capacity of SD memo ry cards is 2GB. The maximum capacity of SDXC memory cards is 64GB. Memory media format New medi a cards are f ormatted ac cording to specific standards. If you wish to reformat a media card, be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards.
User ’s Manual 3-14 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory card care ■ Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data. ■ Memory cards have a limited lifespan, so it is important to backup important data. ■ Do not write to a card if the battery p ower is low .
User ’s Manual 3-15 Hardware, Utilities and Options Removing a mem ory media The following instru ctions apply to all types of supported media device s. T o remove a memory media, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Open the Safely Remove Hard ware and Eject Media icon on the Windows T askbar.
User ’s Manual 3-16 Hardware, Utilities and Options Additional mem ory modu le Y ou can install additional memory into the computer in orde r to increase the amount of system memory that is avai lable. This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules.
User ’s Manual 3-17 Hardware, Utilities and Options 6. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off. Figure 3-4 Removing the memory module cover 7.
User ’s Manual 3-18 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-6 Seating the memory module-2 8. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw . 9. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Powe r-Up Modes, if required.
User ’s Manual 3-19 Hardware, Utilities and Options Removing a memory module T o remove the memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Shut down the compu ter - make su re the Power indicator is off (refer to the T urning off the power section in Chapter 1, Getting S tarted if required).
User ’s Manual 3-20 Hardware, Utilities and Options 10. Inst all the battery pack - refer to Replacing the batte ry pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Powe r-Up Modes, if required. 1 1. T urn your computer over . External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external mo nitor port on the computer .
User ’s Manual 3-21 Hardware, Utilities and Options At that time, please read the manual of the monitor and set the display mode which is supporting at the monitor . The n it will be displayed with suitable size with co rrect aspect ratio. HDMI Some models are equip ped with an HDMI out port.
User ’s Manual 3-22 Hardware, Utilities and Options Settings for disp lay video on HDMI T o view video on the HDMI device, be sure to configure th e following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed. Select HD Format T o select the display mode, follow the steps as detailed below: 1.
User ’s Manual 3-23 Hardware, Utilities and Options Security lock A security locks enable you to ancho r your computer a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unautho rized removal or theft.
User ’s Manual 3-24 Hardware, Utilities and Options Optional accessories Y ou are able to add a numb er of options and accessories in orde r to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use .
User ’s Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer ’s keyboard layouts ar e compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key enhance d keyboard functions can be performed on the computer .
User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F9 The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the nine keys at the top of your keyboard - these keys function differently from other keys.
User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Power Plan : Pressing FN + F2 changes the power settings. Sleep : Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode. Hibernate : Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode. Output : Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display devi ce.
User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Zoom: Pressing FN + Sp ace changes the display resoluti on. Reduce: Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows.
User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard Generating ASCII charact ers Not all ASCII characters can be generated using norma l keyboard operation, but you are a ble to generate the se characters using their specific ASCII codes. 1. Hold down AL T key . 2. Using the numeric keypad, type the ASCII code of the character you require.
User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's p ower resources in clude the AC ad aptor , battery pack and any internal batteries.
User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-Up Modes T able 6-1 Pow er conditions continued Monitoring of power condition As shown in the below table, the DC IN/Battery and Power indi cators on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status.
User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the pow er status of the computer - the following indicator conditions shou ld be noted: Battery This section explai ns battery types, use, recharging me thods and handling.
User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-Up Modes Real Time Clock (RTC) battery The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar function and also main tains the system configuration while the computer is turned off.
User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the DC IN/Battery indicator will blink amber to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain.
User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring battery ca p acity Remaining battery power ca n be monitored using the following methods. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the T askbar Maximiz.
User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes Battery exhauste d time Refer to User Information Guid e about battery ex hausted time. Extending battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p acks: ■ At least once a mo nth, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery powe r until the battery pack fully discharges.
User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-Up Modes Removing the battery pa ck T o remove a discharged battery , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Save your work. 2. T urn the computer's power off - ensure that the Power indicator is off. 3. Remove all cables and peri pherals that are connected to the computer .
User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Installing the battery pack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer . 2. Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery lock is in its locked position.
User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-Up Modes Y ou can use this box to associate te xt with the password. After you enter text, click Apply or OK, then, each time the computer is switched on, this text will be displayed along with the prompt for the password.
User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes Window s utilities Y ou can co nfigure various settin gs associated with bo th Sleep Mode an d Hibernation Mode within the Power Options (to access it, Sta rt -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Op tions ).
User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer , and provides information on settings for various functions. Accessing HW Set up T o run the HW Setup program, click Start -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -> Utilities -> HWSETUP .
User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setu p General This window displays the BIOS/EC version and contains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version , date and EC version . Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on.
User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p If they do not match, the followi ng message appears. Y ou must repeat from step 1. Incorrect Password. Owner S tring This blank field is used to display a message when the password field is displayed on startup. If a password is not registered the message will not be shown.
User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setu p Boot Speed This feature allows you to select system boot-up speed. Panel Open - Power On This feature a llows you to change the Panel Open - Power On setting. Keyboard Wa ke-up on Key board When this feature is enabl ed, and the co mputer is in Sleep Mode, you can turn on the system by pressing any key .
User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setu p The following settings can be changed when the Built-in LAN is Enabled . Connect the AC adaptor when using the Wake-up on LAN function. The battery retention time will be shorter than the times listed in this manual when this function is enabled.
User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability , however, should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determi ne the cause.
User ’s Manual 8-2 T roubleshooting ■ Before you attach an external device yo u should first turn the computer off, then when you turn the computer back on again it will recognize the new device.
User ’s Manual 8-3 T roubleshooting Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’s hardware or attached peripherals.
User ’s Manual 8-4 T roubleshooting Self test While booting up the computer , self te st is executed aut omatically and the TOSHIBA logo is displayed on the screen.
User ’s Manual 8-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trouble turning on the comp u ter with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN/Ba ttery indicator . Please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for further information.
User ’s Manual 8-6 T roubleshooting Unplug the AC ada ptor and remove the battery to make sure its connecting terminals are clean - if necessary wipe th em with a soft dry cloth lightly dipped in alcoho l. Connect the AC adaptor and rep lace the battery , taking care to ensure that it is securely seated in the computer .
User ’s Manual 8-7 T roubleshooting Real Time Clock Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and conf iguratio n of the computer - please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further information. Problem Pro cedure The BIOS setting and system date/time are lost.
User ’s Manual 8-8 T roubleshooting Internal display p anel Apparent computer's display pane l problems may be related to the computer's setup and configuration - please refer to Chapter 7, HW Setu p , for further information.
User ’s Manual 8-9 T roubleshooting DVD Supe r Multi drive For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utili ty to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive.
User ’s Manual 8-10 T roubleshooting Memory C ards: SD/SD XC Card, Mu ltiMediaCard For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options .
User ’s Manual 8-1 1 T roubleshooting Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter , and the documentation supplied with your mouse. T ouch Pad Problem Procedure The T ouch Pad does not work.
User ’s Manual 8-12 T roubleshooting USB mouse The reaction of T ouch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough. Adjust the touch Sensitivity . 1. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> M ouse . 2. Click the Device Settings t ab.
User ’s Manual 8-13 T roubleshooting USB device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with yo ur USB device. The on-screen pointer moves too fast or too slow In this instance, you should initiall y try changing the speed setting within th e Mouse Control utility .
User ’s Manual 8-14 T roubleshooting Additional memory module Please also refer to Chapte r 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options , for further information on installing and removing memory modu les. Sound system In addition to the information in th is section, please also refer to the documentation supplied with your audio device.
User ’s Manual 8-15 T roubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options , and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information.
User ’s Manual 8-16 T roubleshooting LAN Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wire less communication, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
User ’s Manual 8-17 T roubleshooting Recovery Media T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your compu ter or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance.
User ’s Manual 8-18 T roubleshooting Where t o writ e If you are still unable to solve the prob lem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below: Outside of Europe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty .
User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Environmental Requirements Size 380(w) x 250 (d) x 28/37.9 (h) millimeters (not including parts that extend beyond the main body).
User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications Power Requirements External RGB monitor port pin assignment I/O (I): Input to computer I/O (O): Output from computer AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cy.
User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B Display Controller and V ideo mode Display controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or of f.
User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C Information for Wireless Devices Wireless LAN Interoperab ility The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other LAN systems Direct Sequence S pread S pectrum (DSSS) /Orthog onal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology , and is compliant to: ■ The IEEE 802.
User ’s Manual C-2 Information for Wireless Devices CAUTION about Wireless Devices Wireless Devices and your health Wireless products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy .
User ’s Manual C-3 Information for Wireless Devices Radio Regulatory Information The Wireless device is must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions as descr ibed in the user do cumentation that comes with the product.
User ’s Manual C-4 Information for Wireless Devices Restrictions for Use of 5470 -5 725MHz Frequencies in Eu rope T o remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operati on, the above 2. 4GHz and 5GHz chann el limitations apply for outdoor usage.
User ’s Manual C-5 Information for Wireless Devices Canada - Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this.
User ’s Manual C-6 Information for Wireless Devices Using this equipment in J apan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400MHz to 2,483.5MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification syste m s (premises radio station and specified low-powe r radio station).
User ’s Manual C-7 Information for Wireless Devices (4) Th is equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identifica tion systems. 4. About the JEIT A 5GHz Wireless LAN supports W52/W53/W56 Channel.
User ’s Manual C-8 Information for Wireless Devices Radio approvals for wireless devices Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Atheros ® AR9285 Wire less Network Ada pter b/g/n (b/g) W ireless LAN This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
User ’s Manual C-9 Information for Wireless Devices Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Realtek ® RTL8188CE W ireless LAN 802.1 1n PCI- E NIC b/g/n W ireless LAN This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
User ’s Manual C-10 Information for Wireless Devices Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Atheros AR9002WB-1 NG Wireless Netw ork Adaptor b/g/n (b/g) W ireless LAN an d Bluetooth This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
User ’s Manual C-1 1 Information for Wireless Devices As of Mar . 201 1 ■ Available channel of Peer-to-peer connection by ad-hoc mode is Ch1- Ch1 1.
User ’s Manual C-12 Information for Wireless Devices Morocco Mozambique Namibia N etherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeri a Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Paraguay Peru Ph ilippines Poland Portug.
User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Certification agencies Wire size: Minimum 0.
User ’s Manual D-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VV - F .
User ’s Manual E-1 Appendix E Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. Non-applicable Icons Certain computer chassis are design ed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product se ries.
User ’s Manual E-2 Legal Footnotes ■ use of computer at temperatures out side the range of 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (77°F) at hi gh altitude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model - please refer to you r computer documentation or visit the TOSHIBA website at www .
User ’s Manual E-3 Legal Footnotes Battery Life Battery life may vary considerably depend ing on product model, configuration, applications, power ma nagement settings and features utilized, as well as the natural perf ormance variations produced by the design of indi vidual compone nts.
User ’s Manual E-4 Legal Footnotes Wireless LAN The transmission speed over th e wireless LAN and th e distance over which wireless LAN can re ach may vary depen ding on surro unding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access po int design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurati ons.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: Alternating current ACPI: Advanced .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary IDE: integr ated drive electroni cs IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O: input/ output IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LAN: local area.
User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor 3-3 additional 3-24 connecting 1-3 DC IN 19V jack 2-5 ASCII characters 5-5 B Battery charging 6-5 extending life 6-7 monitoring capa city 6-6 real time cloc.
User ’s Manual Index-2 automatic power off 3-6 HDMI 3-21 Heat dispersal 3-7, 4-26 Hibernation Mode 3-7 Hot keys 3-6 Brightness Down 5-3 Brightness Up 5-3 Hibernate 5-3 Lock 5-2 Mute 5-2 Output 5-3 P.
User ’s Manual Index-3 Internal display pa nel 8-8 Keyboard 8-7 LAN 8-16 Memory Cards 8-10 Overheating power down 8-4 Pointing device 8-11 Power 8-4 Real Time Clock 8-7 Self test 8-4 Sound system 8-.
An important point after buying a device Toshiba C655 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Toshiba C655 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Toshiba C655 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Toshiba C655 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Toshiba C655 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Toshiba C655, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Toshiba C655.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Toshiba C655. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Toshiba C655 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
