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GMAD00349010 04/13 If you need assistance: T echnical support is available on line at T o shiba’ s W eb site at support.toshiba.com . At this W eb site, you will f ind answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software driv ers, BIOS updates, and other downloads.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technology , like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy .
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® and Wire less LAN devices opera te within the same radio frequency range and may interfer e with one another . If you use Blu etooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneous ly , you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network perfor mance or even l ose your network connection.
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ In any other en vironment where the risk of interference to other d evices or services is perceiv ed or identif ied as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless de vices in a specific or ganization or environment (e.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its op eration in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz fr equency range . Industr y Canada requires this product to b e used indoors for fr equency rang e 5.15 GHz to 5.2 5 GHz to redu ce the potential fo r harmful interference to co-cha nnel Mobile Satellite systems .
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The European Union WEEE (W as te from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (W aste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Dire.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au- dessus d’un espace public, aucun en registrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-po wer radio station).
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either register ed trademarks or trademarks of T oshiba Am erica Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer Recycling Information As part of a commitment to people and the future, T oshiba promot es the ef ficient use of resources by working to achie ve our zero-waste-to-landf ill goal at all our production sites.
18 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 24 This guide ...............................................................26 Safety icons ............................
19 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Seeking additional help .....................................33 Check list .......................................................... 34 Precautions .......................................................34 Important information on your computer’s cooling fan .
20 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer ..................................68 Adjusting the quality of the external display ......69 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................69 Caring for your computer .
21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Charging batteries ...................................................86 Charging the main battery .................................86 Charging the RTC battery .................................. 87 Monitoring battery power .
22 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 5: Utilities .............. ...................................................... 110 Desktop Assist ......................................................111 Media & Entertainment ......................
23 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Wireless networking problems..............................142 DVD operating problems .......................................143 Develop good computing habits ...........................144 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system .
24 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go.
25 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When considering additions to your home office, purchase products that hav e earned the ENERGY ST AR ® for all your equipment needs, which can sav e you mone y , sa ve ener gy , and help protect the climate. Vi s i t http://www .
26 Introd uction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated.
27 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that c o uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipmen t, or loss of data.
28 Introd uction Documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series.
29 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti v ely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer .
30 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as ai r conditioner vent s or heaters.
31 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ A void glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light inten sity from windows by using blinds.
32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternati ve k eyboards, such as the split curved k eyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use. ❖ Don’t rest your wrists on the edge of the ke yboard or on the work surface when typing.
33 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ T ake short, strate gically spaced rest breaks to a v oid eye strain and body fatigue. For e xample, stand up and walk around or stretch for a few minutes ev ery hour . ❖ T aking re gular breaks is especially important if you are working long hours on your comput er or working on a deadline.
34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work For more specif ic recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer en vironment, custom ers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration W eb site at: http://www .
35 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer , and never expose the computer to rain, water , seawater or m oisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury .
36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Keep the computer and disks aw ay from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as lar ge stereo speakers. Information on some disks is stored magnetically . Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files.
37 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 41 before a dding external or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, and printer .
38 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer , or use AC adaptors sp ecified 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 c omputer possibly resulting in serious injury .
39 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 2 Plug the A C adaptor co rd into the DC-IN on the side of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Connectin g the AC adaptor cor d to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet.
40 Getting Started Char ging the main battery Charging the main batter y The computer battery may not be accessible by the user . Before using the battery to power the computer , you must charge the battery .
41 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a Initial setup The W indo ws 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time. F ollow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system and begin using your compu ter .
42 Getting Started T o Shut d own your computer T o Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, m ov e your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the W indo ws ® charms appear , click or touch the Settings ( ) charm.
43 Getting Started T o place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Powe r () icon. (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart , and then click or touch the Restart optio n. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system.
44 Getting Started Adding optional external de vices 4 Highlight Sleep , and then click or touch the Sleep option. Sleep mode sav es the current s tat e of the computer to memory so that, when you restart th e computer , you can continue working from where you left off.
45 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memor y module slots on the underside of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips screwdri v er for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memory module(s) may be hot.
46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause you to lose your work . Make sure the system indicator panel’ s storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off.
47 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) T o locate your memor y module slot cover , please refer to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdri v er , loosen the capti ve scre w (s) that secure the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 9 Remove the memory module slot cover .
48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another , you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot.
49 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with th e corresponding cutouts in the side of the module.
50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 18 T urn the com puter right side up. Make sure to remov e the soft cloth from the work surface be fore restarting the computer .
51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost.
52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always mak e sure your co mputer and AC adaptor have adequa te ventilation and are prote cted from ove rheating when the power is t urned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power out let (even if y our computer is in Sleep mode).
53 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive From time to time, Windows ® will display a pop-up that says, “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission.
54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive ❖ During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor . ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and driv ers originally shipped with the computer are restored.
55 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive field, type Reco very Media Cr eator . In the list that appears, click or touch your selectio n.
56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure to label 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 .
57 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 3 T urn on yo ur computer while pressing the F12 key on your keyboard. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arro w ke ys, select the D VD op tion or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of medi a you are using, and then press the ENTER key .
58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settin gs . The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings scr een 4 Click or touch General . 5 Scroll down to “Refresh your PC without af fecting your files, ” and click or touch Get Started .
59 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 Click or to uch the Next b utton to begin. The “Ready to refresh your PC” screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to r efr esh your PC scr een Y ou will be prompted to refresh your system. 7 Click or to uch the Refr esh b utton.
60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settin gs . The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings scr een 4 Click or touch General . 5 Scroll do wn to “Remove ev eryt hing and reinstall W indows, ” and click or touch Get Started .
61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 Click or to uch the Next button. The “Do you want to fully clean your dri v e?” screen appears.
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive Selecting the “Fully clean the drive” opt ion may take several hours. Installing drivers and applications The T OSHIB A Appl ication Inst aller allo ws you to reinstal l the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer .
63 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on certain models.
64 Getting Started Using the touc h pad T o: Do the following: Example: Move the on-s creen pointer Slide your finger across t he touch pad in the direction you want to move the pointer . T o move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger several times acros s the touch pad in the preferr ed direction.
65 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to rando m locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatical ly select text, click buttons, and acti v ate other user interface elements.
66 Getting Started Using external display de vices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that it is less responsiv e to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. T ouch pad setting options var y by computer model. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mou se Properties option of the Windows Control Panel.
67 Getting Started Using external display de vices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display de vice via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor).
68 Getting Started Using external display de vices Y ou can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings.
69 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings The ( ) + P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection. Press ENTER to activate a selection.
70 Getting Started Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker , and other openings. Never spray cleaner direc tly onto the computer and/or display . Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer .
71 Getting Started Caring for your computer 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into th e security lock slo t on your computer , then engage the locking device.
72 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage driv e.
73 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to e xternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
74 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard (Sample Illustration) 10-ke y ke yboard (A vailable on certain models) T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PR TSC key .
75 Learning the Basics T ouch scr een Special Windows ® keys (Sample Illustration) Special W indo ws ® keys Y our computer’ s k eyboard has one k ey and one b utton that hav e special functions in W indo ws ® : ❖ Win d ow s ® ke y —T oggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start scr een.
76 Learning the Basics Mouse pr op erties Swipe or slide —T o swipe or slid e, quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pa using. For example , swipe your finger to the left from the right edge of the screen to display the W indo ws ® charms.
77 Learning the Basics Starting an app Starting an app T o Start an app on the Start screen, move your pointer ov er the appropriate tile and click or touch to open. T o Start an app from the De sktop, move your pointer to the upper - right corner of the screen or swip e in from th e right edge.
78 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command, sav e your work on the internal stor age driv e, external media, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most imp ortant rules of computing.
79 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power . When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer . Optical disc drive components The optical disc dri ve is located on the side of the computer .
80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located abo ve the ke yboard allow you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD mo vies when the computer is on.
81 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 5 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray , label side up, and gently press the disc onto th e center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge.
82 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, you.
83 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esources 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protecti v e cov er . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. T oshiba’ s online resources T oshiba mai ntains a number of online sites to which you can connect.
84 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your computer while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer en ters a low-po wer suspen sion mode when i t is not being used, thereby co nserving energy and saving money in the process.
85 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only , and does not indicate the battery life t hat will be obtained by any individual user .
86 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our computer shi ps with the power.
87 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: The rech arging of the batter y may not occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features , and devices.
88 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power T o recharge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a liv e electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on.
89 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the batter y light ( ), the power light ( ), and the power button light. When the power light or power button light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (us ing the Windows ® operating system Sleep command).
90 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaini ng charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
91 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 4 Click or touch Change adv anced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 5 Double-click or touch Battery to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 6 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs.
92 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power These power -sa ving options contro l the way in which the computer is configured. By using them, y ou can increase the length of time you can use the computer before yo u need to recharge the battery . Microsoft ® has combined these options into preset Po wer Plans.
93 Mobile Computing Using the eco power plan T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 5 Click or touch Chan ge plan settings to choose the pl an you want to edit.
94 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main batter y When your main battery has ru n out of power , you hav e two options: plug in the A C adapto r or install a charged battery . Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object.
95 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 Slide and hold the battery releas e latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the 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 .
96 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery does not slide into the slot easily , move the batter y 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 lo ck to the locked position.
97 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on ho w to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
98 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the battery light flashes amb er shortly after you hav e fully rechar ged the battery . Y ou must discard a batter y if it becomes damaged.
99 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 29 , also apply while traveling. ❖ Nev er lea ve your computer on a sunn y ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust.
100 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the Start screen The Start screen is the launching p.
101 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring th e Start scr een For detailed information on the new W indows 8 functionality , refer to the W indo ws ® Help and Support.
102 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Ti le s T iles can be accessed and launched from the Start screen. T ypical Start screen tiles are the Deskt op tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other a pplications downloaded to your system.
103 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Y ou may see various icons displayed on your system deskto p, for example: Recycle Bin—Holds files you ha v e deleted. Y ou may be able to retriev e these f iles until you empty the Recycle Bin.
104 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features W indows ® St or e T ypical tasks in the notification area are Current time, Po wer usage mode, network connecti vity status, and speaker volume. T o activ ate a specific task, cl ick or touch the appropriate notification area ic on.
105 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Connect to the Internet Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availa bility of public wireless LAN access points may be limited.
106 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to record so unds using the computer’ s internal microphones (av ailable on certain models) or an optional external microphone.
107 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speak ers that require an external power source.
108 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Using the Memory card reader The Memory card reader supports the use of Secure Digital™ (SD™), Mini SD™, Micro SD™, SDHC, SDXC, or MultiMediaCard ® (MMC ® ) media.
109 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Always remove memory media when not in use. Removing memor y media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on the Start screen, otherwise skip to step 2 .
110 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether, these allo w you to ascerta in certain sys tem details, set additional options, or change default optio ns.
111 Utilities Desktop Assist Desktop Assist The Desktop Assist provides qu ick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settin gs. T o access Desktop Assist from the Start screen begin typing Desktop A ssist , or while in the Deskt op screen double-click or touch the Desktop Assist icon.
112 Utilities Desktop Assist Media & Entertainment The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A Optical Disc Player ❖ Audio Enhancement (S a mp l e I ma ge ) Desktop Assist window .
113 Utilities Desktop Assist T ools & Utilities The features that may be av ailable in this category are: ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Passw ord Utility ❖ System Settings ❖ Function Ke y (Sample Imag.
114 Utilities Desktop Assist Support & Recovery The features that may be av ailable in this category are: ❖ Recov ery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIB A Application Installer ❖ Use.
115 Utilities eco Utility ® eco Utility ® The eco Utility ® monitors your power sa vings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings o ver time.
116 Utilities P asswor d Utility Password Utility Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again.
117 Utilities P asswor d Utili ty (Sample Image) Supervisor P asswor d tab 4 Click or touch Supervisor Password . 5 Click or touch Set . 6 Enter your pas sword, and th en enter it again to v erify . 7 Click or touch Set . Under User Policy , this option may or may not ask for password verification.
118 Utilities P asswor d Utility 3 Click or touch Passw ord Utility . A pop-up screen ap pears asking for a password. 4 Enter your pas sword, and then click or touch V erify . 5 Click or touch Supervisor Password. 6 Click or touch Delete . An authority verification pop-up screen appears.
119 Utilities P asswor d Utili ty (Sample Image) User P assword tab 5 Click or touch Set . 6 Enter your pas sword, and th en enter it again to v erify . 7 Click or touch Set . 8 Click or touch OK to sa ve your passw ord as a text f ile. 9 Click or touch Sa ve .
120 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings is the TOSHIB A conf iguration management tool av ailable through the Windo ws ® operating system. T o access it: 1 T o access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settin gs , or while in the Desktop screen double-click or touch the Desktop Assist icon.
121 Utilities System Settings ❖ General —Allows you to vie w the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Ke y bo a r d —Allows you to access the w ake-on.
122 Utilities Function Ke y Function Key T urns noti fications for the touch pad status ON/OFF . (Sample Image) Function K e y The Function option is disabled by default.
123 Utilities Recovery Media Cr eator Recover y Media Creator The Recov ery Media Creator utility enables yo u to create recov ery media that can be used to return y our system to it s out-of-bo x state, if necessary . For detailed information on using the utility to cr eate recov ery media, see “Creating recovery media” on page 54 .
124 Utilities TOSHIB A Applicatio n Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Applica tion Instal ler allo ws you t o reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer .
125 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself.
126 If Something Goes Wrong Pr ob lems when you turn on the computer T o close a program that has stop ped responding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultaneously (once), and then click or touch T ask Manager .
127 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en you turn on the computer Always sa v e your data ev en when you are using Sleep mode. If your battery fully discharges, information that has not been sav ed will be lost.
128 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on, th is indicates a power mismatch. Do the follo wing: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the A C adaptor (for example, DC 19V – 3.
129 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 2 Press the Powe r button in the lo wer right corner of you r screen. 3 Click or to uch the Restart option from the menu.
130 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working Command Prompt The command prompt is a very po werful tool for adv anced users.
131 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet.
132 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Mana ger Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause o ther conflicts that make one or more devices unusable.
133 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or e ven softw are related.
134 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries Power and the batteries Y our computer receiv e s its po wer through the AC ada ptor and po wer cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery and real-time clock (R TC) battery). Power pr oblems are interrelated.
135 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboa r d pr oblems Check the po wer options vi a your Po wer Plans (see “Po wer Plans” on page 92 ). Have you added a de vice that tak es its po wer from the batter.
136 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr ob lems HINT : P ressing the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’ s power cord/cable is f irmly plugged into a working p o wer outlet.
137 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the exter nal display de vice does not work . Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher .
138 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems 2 Click or touch Computer from the list that appears. (Sample Image) Sear ch r esults for “computer” 3 Right-click or touch the d ri ve you wish to check. (Sample Image) Clicking on or touching the drive 4 In the pop-up menu, click or touch Properties .
139 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Y our hard disk seems v ery slow . If you hav e been using your computer for a long time, your files may hav e become fragmented . Run Disk Defragmenter . T o do this: 1 Mov e your pointer to the up per-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge.
140 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the driv e tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connect ed to a po wer source and turned on. The optical disc dri ve eject mechani sm requires po wer to operate.
141 If Something Goes Wrong Printer pr oblems The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when inpu t from a microphone i s fed to the speakers and the speak er vo lume is too loud.
142 If Something Goes Wrong W ir eless networking pr oblems Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi ® ) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a bas ic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users.
143 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address - one other than the priv ate address of 169.254.xxx.x xx assigned by Windo ws ® . 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd . 2 Click Command Pr ompt .
144 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 7 Check the T oshiba W eb site for new information on optical disc dri ves and their operation.
145 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stor ed on y our internal sto rage drive. Use W indo ws ® to back up f iles, or the en tire computer , to an optical disc, or external hard disk.
146 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windo ws ® operating system quickly creates restore points - ‘snapshots’ of your Windo ws ® operating system configuration - and saves them for later recall.
147 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 In the left pane, click or touch System Protection . The System Protecti on tab of th e System Properties window appears. 4 Click or touch System Restor e... 5 Click or touch Next . 6 Click or touch the Restore point you want to use then click or touch Next .
148 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to back up y our computer or files to optical discs, or a storage driv e: Y ou cannot back up the computer while running on battery power . Connect the AC adaptor before continuing.
149 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ Restart the W indows ® operating system. Alw ays restart the W indo ws ® operating system after each installation, e v en if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so.
150 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Contacting T oshiba T oshiba’ s T echnical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent softw are and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the T oshiba W eb site at support.
151 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off i ces For more information on additio nal T oshiba worldwide locatio ns, please visit: www .toshiba.
152 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys TOS HIB A Functi on ke ys pro vide a quick w ay to modif y selected system functions and to launch applications.
153 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Help file Display brightness This TO S H I BA Funct ion key displays the help file. This TO S H I BA Function key decreases the screen brightness. This TO S H I BA Function key increases the screen brightness.
154 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) This TO S H I BA Function key c ycles through the display options and highl ights the av ailable options. ( O n l y t h e fi r s t option is av ailable when you do not hav e an external monitor attached.
155 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the touch pad Media buttons This TO S H I BA Function key enables/disables the touch pad. T o enable/disable the to uch pad press F5 . For more information on using the touch pad, see “Using the touch pad” on page 63 .
156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Volume Mute Disabling or enabling wireless devices Keyboard Function keys Zoom (Display resolution) This TO S H I BA Function ke y enables/disables volume mute. When volume mute is enabled, n o sound will come from the speakers or headphones.
157 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer shi ps w ith the correct power su pply for the countr y of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v ariou s parts of the world.
158 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this User’ s Guide.
Glossary 159 DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersatile (o r V ideo) Disc DV D - R O M Digital V ersat ile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Only Me mory eSA T A external Serial Adva nced T echnology Attachment FA.
160 Glossary RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Driv e TFT Thin Film Tr ansistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W ide Area Network www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this User’ s Guide.
Glossary 161 B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a remov able disk, k ept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) —See BIOS. baud rate —The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation.
162 Glossary C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than acces sing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L 1 ca che, L 2 c ache.
Glossary 163 CPU —See Central Pr ocessing Unit (CPU). CPU cache —A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and programs.
164 Glossary disk drive —The de vice that reads and writes information and programs on e xt e r n a l m e d i a or hard disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. document —Any file created with an appl ication and, if saved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved.
Glossary 165 F fil e —A collection of related info rmation, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T) —The section of a s t o r a g e d r iv e that keeps track of the location of stored files.
166 Glossary hardware —Th e physical components of a computer system. Compare softwar e . H D M I ( High-Def inition Multimedia Interface) —An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog signal.
Glossary 167 LAN (Local Area Network) —A group of com puters or other devices dispersed over a relati v ely li mited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with any other on the network.
168 Glossary multi-function drive —A D VD drive that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia —A com bination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a comp uter program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface —See MIDI .
Glossary 169 pixel —Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer . Plug and Play —Generally , refers to t he computer’ s ability to automatically configure itsel f to work with peripheral devices.
170 Glossary res ol u ti on —A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a v ailable horizontally and vertically .
Glossary 171 Start screen —Displays the ne w W indows ® operating system look and feel. Suspend —A feature of some W indows ® operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your op en applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again.
172 Glossary W We b —See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i ® —A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components.
173 Index A A C adaptor 37 AC p o w e r 86 A C po wer light 37 accessing network 105 adding memory check total memory 52 memory (optional) 44 optional external devices 44 adequate ventilation cooling .
174 Index running computer on battery power 84 safety precautions 97 setting notifications 90 taking care of 97 battery indicator light 89 BIOS Setup see System Settings but t on eject, optical disc d.
175 Index disposing of used batteries 98 documentation 28 DV D removing with compu ter off 82 removing with compu ter on 82 D VD player troubleshooting 143 DV D s using 78 E eco po wer plan 93 eco Uti.
176 Index M maintaining your battery 97 manual eject hole optical disc driv e 79 media control buttons mute button 80 next track button 80 play/pause button 80 previous track b utton 80 using 80 volum.
177 Index user password 116 utility 116 port HDMI™ 67 power connecting cable to A C adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 157 energy-s aving features 84 po wer do wn shut down 42 power ligh.
178 Index Shut down computer 42 , 43 , 46 , 133 icon 42 , 43 , 46 , 133 Sleep mode 43 sounds recording 106 speakers using external 106 Start screen exploring the 100 starting an app 77 starting an app.
179 Index slo w Internet connection 131 sound system 140 trouble running discs 140 trouble running program s 139 URL address not found 131 W indo ws® operating system not wor kin g 128 wireless netw .
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