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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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment.
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack t ype(s): USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The lev el of energy emitted by W i reless LAN devices howe ver is f ar much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is located or pointe.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares that this product conforms to the follo wing Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. The party responsib le for CE-Marking is TOSHIB A Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many .
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem. Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN).
12 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-power radio station).
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:0 0 T oll Free T el: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization This device obtains th.
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Belgium Bermuda Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria Caicos Islands Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Curacao, Netherlands Antilles Cyprus Czech Republi.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 622ANHMW , 633ANHMW , Intel ® Centrino ® Advanced-N 6230 bgn and Intel ® Centrino ® Wireless-N 1030 abgn Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambo.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries V oor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw ov er publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless 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.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8192E This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8191SE This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8188CE This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that.
24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the organization.
26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced i n any form without the prior written permission of T o shiba.
28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks T ecra, AccuPoint, and eco Ut ility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of T oshiba America Inform ation 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.
29 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 36 This guide ...............................................................38 Safety icons .............................
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Setting up your software ...................................50 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................50 Adding optional external devices.............................50 Adding memory (optional) ......
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using a mouse ........................................................85 Connecting a printer ...............................................86 Setting up a printer ...........................................87 Turning off the computer .
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Recording optical media .................................113 Removing a disc with the computer on ...........114 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........114 Caring for optical discs ..........................
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Exploring audio features .......................................139 Recording sounds ...........................................139 Using external speakers or headphones..........140 Using the Web Camera ............
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 TOSHIBA Accessibility .......................................... 169 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ...........................170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ...........................171 Fingerprint utility limitations .
35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 ExpressCard ® checklist ................................... 195 Resolving ExpressCard ® problems ................. 195 Printer problems ...................................................197 Wireless networking problems.
36 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go.
37 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specifications will use between 30% and 60% less energ y depending on how it is used.
38 Introd uctio n 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.
39 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 co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipmen t, or loss of data.
40 Introd uctio n Other 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.
41 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information.
42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect you r work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin.
44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that coo ls the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer .
45 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce Please handle your computer carefully to avoi d scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery .
46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce (Sample Illustration) P ower cord/cable and A C adaptor T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor .
47 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a liv e electrical outlet. The A C po wer light on th e indicator panel glows green. 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 .
48 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices.
49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer . Y our display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology .
50 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 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 o f windows displaye d, and the order in which windows appear , may va ry acco rding to your software setup c hoices.
51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your sy stem or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y ou r co m p u te r comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications.
52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot.
53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery . For information on removing the main battery , see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 128 .
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 8 Place the screw and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up.
55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory modul e by its sides, a voiding an y contact with its connector . Position the modul e tow ard the socket, aligning the connector ’ s notch wi th the matching key in the socket.
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) (Sample Illustration) Pr essing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module int o position. The memory module should be completely in serted into the socket and lev el when secured in place.
57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 T urn the computer right side up. Make sure to remov e the soft cloth from the work surface be fore restarting the computer .
58 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 memor y 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.
59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw .
60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory mo d u l e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change.
61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive A recov ery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage dri ve, and the image can be restored b y running the recovery utilities directly f rom your internal storage dri ve as described in the sections below .
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recoverin g an internal storag e driv e to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all info rmation stored in those partitions.
63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 4 A warning screen appears, statin g that when the reco very is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten.
64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to out-of-box state . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process.
65 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Y ou can recov er the C: drive without af fecting other partiti ons by either using the utilities stored on your computer’ s internal storage driv e or by using recov ery D VD s / me d i a, if you have created such media.
66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears.
67 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 8 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: dri ve has been recov ered. 9 Press any k ey on the keyboard to restart the computer .
68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 4 A warning screen appears, statin g that when the reco very is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten.
69 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom s ize partition . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Defa ult Software scr een 7 Use the on-screen arro w buttons in The size of driv e C: fi e ld to set the partition size.
70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be res tored from this media.
71 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Y ou cannot store your system’ s applications on the same drive or disc/disc set where the rest of the system recovery files are stored. For example, you will need to store the applications on one USB flash drive and the system recover y files on another USB flash drive.
72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to ex ternal media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 108 ).
73 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 2 Do one of the following: ❖ If your recov ery files are on D VDs, insert the f irst reco very D VD into your optical disc driv e. ❖ If your recov ery files are on a USB flash dri v e, connect the USB flash dri ve to your computer .
74 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive 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.
75 Getting Started Checking the internal stor age drive oper ating status (Sample Image) Er ase the har d disk scr een 4 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage driv e will be lost.
76 Getting Started Using the T oshiba Dual P ointing Devi ce Installing drivers and applications The T OSHIB A Application In staller allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer .
77 Getting Started Using the T oshib a Dual P ointing Device Secondary button —Performs the same function as the ri ght button on a mouse. Using the touch pad The touch pad, the small, rectangul ar area located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti ve to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a f inger .
78 Getting Started Using the T oshiba Dual P ointing Devi ce ❖ Zoom in for a clo se-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control b uttons Refer to the table belo w for speci fic instructions on performing each operation.
79 Getting Started Using the T oshib a Dual P ointing Device Select a n item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to select. 2 Do one of the following: ❖ T ap the touch pad once OR ❖ Press and .
80 Getting Started Using the T oshiba Dual P ointing Devi ce Scroll continu ously (Circular scrolling) 1 Begin scrolling vertically or horizonta lly by sliding your finger along the right or bottom edge of the touch pad as described above.
81 Getting Started Using the T oshib a Dual P ointing Device Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to ran dom locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatical ly select text, click buttons, and activ ate other user interface elements.
82 Getting Started Using external display de vices Control buttons When a step instructs you to clic k or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press an d release the primary (left-hand) button. T o double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession.
83 Getting Started Using external display de vices ❖ An external monitor via the DisplayPort™* (DisplayPort™-compati ble monitor or DisplayPo rt adaptors required) (Sample Illustration) V ideo ports on left side of comp uter Selecting video cables T o connect a device to the HDMI™ O ut port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable.
84 Getting Started Using external display de vices In the future you can change the display settin gs by pressing Fn + F5 , or by configuring the display properties settings. Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™ (A vailable on certain models.
85 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended mode) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended mode) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between int ernal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key .
86 Getting Started Connecting a printer Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printe r to your computer . If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly .
87 Getting Started T urning off the computer Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play , follo w these steps to set it up for the first time.
88 Getting Started T urning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating sy stem installed, you have more than one option av ailable for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages.
89 Getting Started T urning off the computer For information on ho w to use and configure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 92 .
90 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer .
91 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears.
92 Getting Started T urning off the computer These options can be set 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel.
93 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Hibernate in the pop-up menu . The computer sav es the state of all open progr ams and f iles, turns of f the display , and then turns of f. Configuring Hibernation mode options Y ou can place the computer into Hibernation mode b y either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel.
94 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want.
95 Getting Started T urning off the computer Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set.
96 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o use any of these methods, you f irst need to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears.
97 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 6 Select Sleep for the options you want.
98 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the ON/OFF light glo ws green.
99 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all driv e activity has ende d (the inter n al storage driv e and optical disc dri ve indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.
100 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 drive.
101 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to ex ternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
102 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key .
103 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram F1 through F12 are called function keys because the y ex ecute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combin ation with the Fn key , fun ction keys marked with icons ex ecute specific functions on the computer .
104 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a prog ram, the operating syst em usually puts an icon in the Al l Programs menu.
105 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram 4 In the right part of the window , double-click the fol der containing the program, in this case Program Files . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the windo w .
106 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, fla sh media, or optical disc. This is one of the most imp ortant rules of computing.
107 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more th an eight characters.
108 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display th e drop-down menu, and then click Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters.
109 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backu p media to your internal storage driv e, use the Restore option in the Windo ws ® Backup and Restore program. Look in the online Help or your op erating system documentation for informati on on restoring files.
110 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 .
111 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive If your computer comes with a solid state drive (SSD) (availabl e on certain models), under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non-use and/or exposure to high temperatures, your SSD may be vulnerable to data retention errors.
112 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label side up. (Sample Illustration) P ositioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge.
113 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . If the computer is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause b utton. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button.
114 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, yo.
115 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for optical discs ❖ Store your discs in their original con tainers to protect them from scratches and k eep them clean.
116 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your com puter while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process.
117 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Y our computer contai ns T oshiba EasyGuard ® . The T oshiba EasyGuard * technology is made up of four fou ndational elements that incorpora.
118 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power T o ensure that the battery maintain s its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery po wer at least once a month. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully dischar ge each time.
119 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Using additional batteries If you trav el and need to work for many hours without an A C power source, you may purchase a battery m odule for use in the com puter , or carry additional charged battery packs with you.
120 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries The battery may not start ch arging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery char ges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees F ahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius).
121 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working.
122 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). When the ON/OFF light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows ® operating system Sleep command).
123 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Mov e the pointer over the po wer icon in the notif ication area, see “Finding your way around the desktop” on page 135 for more information on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage.
124 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change pl an settings under the power plan to be customized.
125 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves .
126 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change pl an settings to choose the plan you want to edit.
127 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIB A eco power plan Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped w ith the TOSHIB A eco power plan. Operating the computer with th is po wer plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lo wering system performance.
128 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main batter y When your main battery has ru n out of power , you have two options: plug in the A C adaptor or install a char ged main battery .
129 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 Slide the battery release 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 .
130 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position.
131 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ Do not ov ercharge or re verse char ge a battery . Overcharging will shorten its life, and rev erse charging could damage it. ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the b attery with another metal object.
132 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries 4 Connect the A C adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to a po wer outlet. The DC-IN or A C power -light should glow green, and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged.
133 Mobile Computing T raveling tips Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local government authority for de tails regarding where to r ecycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly . If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call T oshiba at: (800) 457-77 77.
134 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 desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system.
135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern.
136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Re cycle Bin to hold these files.
137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T o make a program or window the currently acti v e one, click the associated taskbar button. Notification area The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and di splays notifications.
138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications When the Wireless antenna is ON, the wireless indicator light will be lit. For help with common W i-Fi ® networking problems, see “Wireless networking problems” on p age 198 .
139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to record sounds using the com puter’ s internal microphone (av ailable on certain models) or an opti onal external microphone.
140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of usin g the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external ste reo speakers.
141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an ExpressCar d ® The W eb Camera software, b y default, should already be running. The W eb Camera indicator light glows when the W eb Camera is acti ve. For more informati on on the software, click Start , All Programs , TO S HI BA , Utilities , and then W eb Camera A pplication Help .
142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Removing an ExpressCard ® 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary , in the notif ication area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardwar e and Eject Media icon.
143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader T o use a micro or mini SD™ Card, an SD™ adapter is required. T o avoid damaging your card or computer , never insert a Memor y Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ card without an adapter into the Memory card reader .
144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary , in the notif ication area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardwar e and Eject Media icon.
145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the eSA T A/USB combo port Using the eSA T A/USB combo port (A vailable on certain models.) Y our computer includ es an eSA T A/USB combo port, which can be used with both eSA T A (external Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment) de vices and USB devices.
146 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help yo u to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns.
147 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ T rusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utili ty™ ❖ TOSHIB.
148 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect ta.
149 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIB A Security Assist (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secu.
150 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility ❖ TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assis.
151 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ TOSHIB A Access.
152 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Application In staller allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer .
153 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk aw ay from your computer whi le 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.
154 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to se.
155 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click Set . 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text f ile. 8 Shut down the system to complete the process.
156 Utilities Setting passwor ds 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. The TOSHIB A P assword Utility windo w appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility window 4 Click Set . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then enter it ag ain to verify .
157 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our computer may come with the TOSHIB A Face Recognition utility . This utility provides another way to log on to y our computer . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Re cognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords.
158 Utilities TOSHIB A Security Assist TOSHIBA Security Assist The TOSHIB A Security Assist Ut ility acts as a “command center” where you can set up v arious passwords or other security features, and see ho w these features can be used with each other to increase security ev en further , or to simplify the ways that you protect your system.
159 Utilities TOSHIB A Security Assist ❖ Log on Settings —Select this category to set up security options that protect in di vidual user accounts. ❖ Password of current user : Check the status of the W indows ® password for the account to which you are currently logged on.
160 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have.
161 Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility controls your computer’ s hard disk dri ve (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whene ver motion is detected on the computer .
162 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Hardware and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Op timize tab of TOSHIB A Assist .
163 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the TOSHIB A configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system.
164 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ CPU —Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Swit chable —This mode is th e default setting for your comput.
165 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility displays w hether the “USB Sleep and Charge function” is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the “USB Sleep and Charge function. ” It also displays the remaining battery capacity .
166 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utili ty ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports.
167 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can b e used to enable or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function. T o enable this function, select the Enable USB Sleep and Char ge check box in the utility .
168 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a differe nt charging device.
169 Utilities TOSHI BA A ccessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination wit h one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
170 Utilities T rusted Platform Module (TPM) T rusted Platform Module (TPM) This section only applies to systems with TPM. Y our TOSHIB A computer include s the TPM (T rusted Platform Module), which is a security encryption device for your system’ s internal storage driv e.
171 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models.) The fingerprint authentication uti lity can be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up.
172 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your comp uter using fi ngerprints. During us er enrollment, f ingerpr int samples are sav ed and associated with the user’ s W indows ® user account.
173 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility ❖ A void the follo wing finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment erro rs or a drop in the f ingerprint recognitio n success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen fi nger (e.
174 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Fingerprint reader limitations ❖ The fingerprint reader compar es and analyzes the unique characteristics in a f ingerprint. Howe ver , there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insuf ficient unique characteristics in their fi ngerprints.
175 Utilities TOSHI BA eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIB A 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.
176 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB A Service Station helps you keep your ne w computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmw are, documentation or othe r information is av ailable for your computer .
177 Utilities ConfigF ree ® Y ou may disable the T OSHIB A PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via t he W indows ® Control P anel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected inform ation from the internal storage dri ve.
178 Utilities ConfigF ree ® Starting ConfigFree ® T o start ConfigFree ® , be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the follo wing steps: ❖ Click Start , All Pr ograms , TOS HI BA , Conf igFr ee , and then click the desired u tility .
179 Utilities ConfigF ree ® ❖ Status of W ireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles . ” ConfigFree ® prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings an d devices.
180 Utilities ConfigF ree ® T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon i n the notification area. 2 Mov e the pointer to Prof iles . 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF ree Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Creat e Profile W i zard.
181 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 fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself.
182 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask .
183 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME F AILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message. T o continue, select Start W indows normally . This can happen if the computer was put into Sl eep mode and the battery has discharged.
184 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e ef fectiv e, visit the T oshiba W eb site at pcsupport.tosh iba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer’ s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the s upport b ulletin by name).
185 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ The operating system responds dif ferently from the norm al routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, probl ems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a ne w program or adding a device.
186 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet.
187 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Manag er 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 other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable.
188 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modu les may cause errors that seem to be hardware or ev en software related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn button in the lower -right corner of the Start menu.
189 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work corr ectly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer . Try tur ning of f the computer . The battery may not be inserted correctly in the com puter .
190 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboar d pr oblems Keyboard problems T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key .
191 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’ s po wer cord/cable is f irmly plugged into a working p ower outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to th e computer is fi rmly attached.
192 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems Small bright dots appear on y o ur TFT display when yo u turn on y our compu ter . Small bright dot s may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer .
193 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system er rors ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error- checking tests and repairs the storage driv e.
194 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Y ou pr ess the disc eject b utton, but the dri ve 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 mechanism req uires po wer to operate.
195 If Something Goes Wrong Expr essCar d ® 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 micropho ne is fed to the speakers and the speak er volume is too loud.
196 If Something Goes Wrong Expr essCar d ® pr oblems 2 Double-click the appr opriate ExpressCard, which w ill be listed under one of the categories show n, for e xample: Disk dri ves, Network adapters, Other , etc.
197 If Something Goes Wrong Printer pr oblems 2 Click Eject [device name] for the de vice you want to remove. The Safe T o Remove Hardware message appears. 3 Remov e the device. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supported.
198 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems Y ou may ha ve connected the printer while the computer is on. Disable Sleep mode, turn of f the computer, and turn off the printer . T urn the printer back on, make sure it is online, and then turn the computer back on.
199 If Something Goes Wrong W i r eless networking pr oblems ❖ Check the W indo ws ® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the W i-Fi ® adapter is recognized by the W indo ws ® operating system, and that the driv er is loaded. T o access the Device Manager , click Start , Control P anel , System and Security , and then System .
200 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr ob lems DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing D VDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. For general problems playing a D VD title, try the following steps: 1 V erify that th e disc is in a format that the dri ve supports.
201 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work fr equently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your co mputer will lock, forcin g you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Man y software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature.
202 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system The W indo ws ® operating system offers some easy-to-use features for backing up your W indows ® settings and your data - documents and other important files.
203 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your Windo ws ® configuration using the sa ved restore point. T o do this: 1 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , System T ools , and then System Restore .
204 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to back up y our computer or f iles 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.
205 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. Alw ays restart th e W indows ® operating system after each installation, ev en if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so.
206 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external de vices e ven if they are complian t with the USB specification. In those cas es, powe r on the computer to charge the device or use a dif ferent charging de vice.
207 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you purchased you r computer and/or program. Y our dealer is your best source for current information. For the detailed s pecificati ons for your computer , visit pcsupport.
208 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site us.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories.to shiba.
209 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additio nal T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba. co.jp/i ndex. htm . Latin America and Caribbean T o shiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd.
210 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards provi de a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Ke y Cards and Application Cards.
211 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off.
212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot key functions Hot key functions are perform ed using either the Hot Ke y Cards or by pressing the as sociated hot key . This section lists the av ailable hot key functions. Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off.
213 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute is enabled, n o sound will com e from the speakers or headphones.
214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a us er with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer .
215 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window .
216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 95 .
217 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n 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 92 .
218 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the p o w e r - o n di s pl a y op t i o n s (only the.
219 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all m odels. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode.
220 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the W i-Fi ® module.
221 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the touch pad or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e touch pad. For more information on using the touch pad, see “Using the touch pad” on page 77 .
222 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key takes a snapshot of your display screen. Fn + This hot key allo ws you to zoom out. Fn + This hot key allo ws you to zoom in. Fn + This hot key decreases the speaker v olume.
223 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world.
224 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 225 DIMM Dual Inline Memory Mod ule DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc DV D - R O M Dig ital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Only Memory EPR.
226 Glossary RO M Read-Only M emory 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 W ide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in th is User’ s Guid e.
Glossary 227 B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a remov able disk, kept 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.
228 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, L1 c ache, L2 cach e.
Glossary 229 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 program s. See also cach e, L 1 ca che, L2 c ache.
230 Glossary document —Any file created with an appl ication an d, if saved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also fil e . double-click —T o press and release the point ing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointi ng device.
Glossary 231 F fil e —A collection of related in formation, saved on disk with a uniqu e 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 ge d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files.
232 Glossary H DM I ( High-Definition Multimedia Interface) —A n 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 233 LAN (Local Area Network) —A group of com puters or other devices dispersed ov er a relati vely limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with an y other on the network.
234 Glossary motherboard —The computer’ s main circuit board that contains the processor , memory , and other primary com ponents. MS-DOS pr ompt —See system pr ompt. multi-function drive —A D VD dri ve that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a .
Glossary 235 password —A unique string of characters en tered by a user to verify his or her identity to the comput er or the network. PC Card —A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers.
236 Glossary Random Access Memory —See RAM. Read-Only Memory —See RO M . reb o ot —See boot , re s t a r t . removable disk —A disk that can be remov ed from a disk dri ve.
Glossary 237 shortcut —See k eyboar d shortcut . Sleep —A feature o f some W indo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again.
238 Glossary W We b —See W o rld 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.
239 Index A A C adaptor 45 AC p ow e r 118 A C power light 45 accessing network 138 adding memory check total memory 60 memory (optional) 51 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling f.
240 Index safety precautions 130 setting notifications 123 taking care of 130 battery indicator light 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIB A Hardware Setup but t on eco Utility™ 127 eject, optical disc driv e .
241 Index display output 84 disabling touch pad 82 , 221 display troubleshooting 191 display devices ext e rn a l 82 display output settings 84 display panel opening 48 display , external adjusting 85.
242 Index configuring 92 configuring options 93 hot key 217 po wering do wn 93 Shut down 93 starting again from 95 using 92 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 220 display brightness 219 Hi.
243 Index inserting memor y media 143 remo ving memory media 14 4 using 142 memory module installation 51 inserting into socket 55 removing 57 , 59 microphone using 139 monitor connecting 83 monitor p.
244 Index cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 223 energy-sa ving features 116 turning on 49 power b utton 49 po wer management 118 optimum performance 118 po wer plans selecting power plan options 125.
245 Index power plan options 125 video cables 83 setting lo w battery notifications 123 setting up A C adaptor 45 adding memory (optional) 51 communications 137 computer 44 software Setup W izard 50 w.
246 Index TOSHIB A eco po wer plan 127 TOSHIB A eco Utili ty™ 175 TOSHIB A Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIB A Hardware S etup 163 TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Util ity 161 TOSHIB A PC Diagnosti c T o.
247 Index T rusted Platform Module (TPM) 170 turning off computer 87 computer more quickly 90 options 88 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB W akeup function does not work 20.
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