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User ’ s Manual Satellite L630/L635/ Satellite Pro L630/L635 Series.
User ’s Manual i Copyright © 2010 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior writ- ten permission of TOSHIBA. No pa tent liability is assume d, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
User ’s Manual ii Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are tradema rks of Mu ltiMediaCard Association. DVD MovieFactory and WinDVD is a tr ademark of the Corel Corporations. Labelflash™ is a trademark of Y AMAHA CORPORA TION.
User ’s Manual iii ■ T o remo ve power from the computer , turn it off, remove the battery , and disconnect the AC adap tor from the electrical outlet. ■ T o help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform main tenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
User ’s Manual iv Contact Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems , Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-169 7 T elepho ne: (949) 583-3000 EU Conformity S tatemen t This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance wi th the related European Directives.
User ’s Manual v Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA.The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments may be: ■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area.
User ’s Manual vi Disposal of Batteries an d/or Accumulato rs Disposing of the Comp uter and the Com puter's Batteries ■ Discard this compu ter in accordance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government.
User ’s Manual vii Please consult the following web site www .toshiba- europe.com/computers/info/reach for information about the presence in our articles of substances included o n the candidate list according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (“REACH”) in a concentration above 0.
User ’s Manual viii ENERGY ST AR ® Program Optical Disc Drive S tandards TOSHIBA Satellite L630/L63 5/Satellite Pro L63 0/L635 series comp uter is shipped with one of the following dr ives preinstalled: BD Combo Drive, DVD Super Multi ( ± R DL) drive or DVD Super Multi ( ± R DL) /w Label Flash drive.
User ’s Manual ix Optical Disc Drive Safe ty Instructions BD Combo Drive Panasonic System Networks UJ141EB/UJ240EB ■ The drive employs a la ser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this manual carefully and retain for future reference.
User ’s Manual x DVD Super Multi (±R DL) Drive Panasonic System Networks UJ890AD/UJ890ED T oshiba Samsun g S torage T echnology TS-L633C/TS-L633Y Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J.
User ’s Manual xi Hitachi-LG Data S torage G T30N/G T30F Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J.
User ’s Manual xii International Precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully a nd keep this manual for your future reference.
User ’s Manual xiii OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråini ng överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaaralli sta lasersäteilyä.
User ’s Manual xiv T a ble of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Getting St arted Equipment Ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual xv Keyboard Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Optical Disc Dri ve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media, BD Media .
User ’s Manual xvi External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Connecting the HDMI out port .
User ’s Manual xvii Using WinDVD BD fo r TOSHI BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Notes on Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 S tarting WinDVD B D for TOSHIBA . . .
User ’s Manual xviii Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes Power Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 System Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual xix Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Pointing Device . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual xx Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite L630/L635/ Satellite Pro L630/L635 series comput er . This powerful, lightwei ght note- book computer is designed to pro vide years of reliable, high-performance computing.
User ’s Manual xxi Preface Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives deta ils on the comput er ’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords , explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. It also tells how to set a password.
User ’s Manual xxii Preface Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below .
User ’s Manual xxiii General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer .
User ’s Manual xxiv General Precautions T o keep your computer in prime opera ti ng condition, protect your work area from: ■ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ■ Equipment that generates a stro ng electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are conne cted to the computer) or speakerphones.
User ’s Manual xxv General Precautions Mobile Phones Please be aware that the use of mob ile phones can inte rfere with the aud io system. The operation of the computer wil l not be impa ired in any way , but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use.
User ’s Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting S t arted This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment Checklist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and packaging materials for future use.
User ’s Manual 1-2 Getting S tarted Sof tware Windows 7 The following software is preinstalled: ■ Windows 7 ■ Bluetooth Driver (Can be us ed only for Bluetooth models) ■ Display Drivers for Wi.
User ’s Manual 1-3 Getting S tarted Getting St arted This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening .
User ’s Manual 1-4 Getting S tarted ■ Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specif ied 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 compu ter possibly resulting in serious injury .
User ’s Manual 1-5 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 1-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the left side of the computer .
User ’s Manual 1-6 Getting S tarted Opening The Display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. While holding down the palm rest with one ha nd so that the mai.
User ’s Manual 1-7 Getting S tarted T urni ng On The Power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring Battery Cap acity section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes for more information.
User ’s Manual 1-8 Getting S tarted Tu r n i n g O f f T h e P o w e r The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode.
User ’s Manual 1-9 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more rapid ly than does the Hibernation Mode feature.
User ’s Manual 1-10 Getting S tarted When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer . Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions: ■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.
User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Getting S tarted S tarting Hibernation Mode T o enter Hiber nation Mode, follow the steps below . 1. Click Start . 2. Point to the arrow icon ( ) and then select Hibernate from the me nu.
User ’s Manual 1-12 Getting S tarted ■ Press the power button and hold it do wn for five seconds. Once the computer has turned itself off, wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning the power on again by pressing the power button.
User ’s Manual 1-13 Getting S tarted System Recovery This section describes the creatio n of Recovery Media and their use. Creating Recovery Media This section describes how to crea te Recovery Media.
User ’s Manual 1-14 Getting S tarted 4. Double click the Recovery Media C reator icon on the Windows 7 desktop, or select the application from Start Menu. 5. After Recovery Media Creator starts , select the type of media and the title you wish to copy , and then click the Create button.
User ’s Manual 1-15 Getting S tarted 1. Load the Recovery Media into the computer and turn off the compu- ter's power . 2. While hold ing down F12 key on th e keyboard, turn on your compute r - when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> logo screen appears, release the F12 key .
User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with Th e Display Closed Figure 2-1 shows the computer ’s front with its display p ane l in the closed position.
User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Lef t Side Figure 2-2 show s the computer’s lef t side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) ports The two universal serial bus (USB) port s comply with USB 2.0 standards, which enable data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.
User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Right Side Figure 2-3 shows the computer ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer LAN jack This jack allows you to connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in sup port for Fast Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) or Gigabit Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T).
User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our eSA T A/USB combo port One eSA T A/universal serial bus (USB) combo port complies with USB 2.0 standards, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. This combo port also enables a chain connection of USB- equipped or eSA T A-equipped devices to yo ur computer through the port.
User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Back Side Figure 2-4 show s the computer’s back side. Figure 2-4 The computer ’s back side Underside Figure 2-5 shows the u nderside of the computer . Make sure the di splay is closed before turning over your computer .
User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Front with Th e Display Open Figure 2-6 shows the front of the comp uter with the display open. T o open the display , lift the display up a nd position th e display at a comfortable viewing angle. Figure 2-6 The front with the display open Battery release latch Slide this latch to release the battery pack.
User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Power button Press the power button to turn the computer ’s power on and off. The power button LED indicates the status.
User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our System Indicators Figure 2-7 shows the system indicators, which light when various computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glows white when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor .
User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Keyboard Indicator The figure below shows the positi on of the CAPS LOCK indicator. When the CAPS LOCK indi cator glows th e keyboard is in all-caps mode.
User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Optical Disc Drive The computer is equi pped with a BD Combo Drive or a DVD Super Multi (±R DL) drive. When accessing a CD/ DVD/BD, an indicator on the system glows.
User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our W rit able D iscs This section describes the types of writ able CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications for your drive to fo r the type of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our DVD Super Multi (± R DL) Drive The full-size DVD Super Multi drive (± R DL) module allows you to record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVD/BDs without using an adapter .
User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Figure 2-10 The AC adaptor (3-pin plug) ■ Depending on the model in questio n, either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/power lead will be bund led with the computer.
User ’s Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Hardware This section describes the hardware of your computer . The actual specifications ma y vary depending on the model you purchased. Processor *1 Memory *2 Built-in Y o ur computer is eq uipped with one processor and processor type varies depending on model.
User ’s Manual 3-2 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disks Vi deo RAM *6 The memory in a computer's graphics adaptor , used to store the image displayed on a bitmap display . The amount of Video RAM available is dependent on the comput er's system memory .
User ’s Manual 3-3 Hardware, Utilities and Options BD Combo Drive Some models are equipped with a BD Combo Drive module that allows yo u to record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as we ll as run CD/DVD /BDs without using an ad apter . It reads BD-ROMs a t maximum 6 speed, DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed.
User ’s Manual 3-4 Hardware, Utilities and Options Display The computer's internal disp lay panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be se t to a wide ran ge of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability .
User ’s Manual 3-5 Hardware, Utilities and Options Display Power Saving T echnology Y our model may include the Display Po wer Saving T echnology feature that can save the computer's power consum ption by optimizing picture contrast on the internal LCD.
User ’s Manual 3-6 Hardware, Utilities and Options Keyboard Pointing D evice Power Ports Built-in 86 keys or 87 keys, compatible with IBM ® enhanced keyboard, dedicate d cursor control, and keys. See Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for details. Built-in A touchpad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen poi nter .
User ’s Manual 3-7 Hardware, Utilities and Options Slots Multime dia Communications Bridge media sl ot This slot allows you to easily transfer data from devices, such as digita l cameras and Persona.
User ’s Manual 3-8 Hardware, Utilities and Options Security Sof tware Sp ecial Features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the comp uter more convenient to use . To access the Power Options, click Start → Control P anel → System and Security → Power Options .
User ’s Manual 3-9 Hardware, Utilities and Options Keypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for instructions on using the key- pad overlay .
User ’s Manual 3-10 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA HDD Protection This feat ure uses t he acceleratio n sensor bu ilt in the computer to detect vibra tion and shocks, and automatically moves the hard d isk drive’s read/write head to a safe position in orde r to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head-to-disk contact.
User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Hardware, Utilities and Options T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features preinstalled on the computer . TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements.
User ’s Manual 3-12 Hardware, Utilities and Options Utilities and Applications This section describes preinstalled utilitie s and tells how to start them. For details on operation, refer to each ut ility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files.
User ’s Manual 3-13 Hardware, Utilities and Options Corel DV D MovieFactory for TOS HI BA Corel DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA allows users to instantly create Blu-ray disc movie, DVD- Video or slideshow discs via a user-friendly wizard interface with s pecific task oriented features.
User ’s Manual 3-14 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOS HI BA ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite o f utilities to al low easy control of communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks.
User ’s Manual 3-15 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Service Stat io n This application allows your computer to automat- ically search for TOSHIBA software updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are sp ecific to your computer system and it s programs.
User ’s Manual 3-16 Hardware, Utilities and Options Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The foll owing options a re available: Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and its versatility .
User ’s Manual 3-17 Hardware, Utilities and Options Peripheral Devices ■ USB FDD Kit ■ eSA T A ■ External monitor ■ HDMI Other ■ Security lock Bridge Media Slot The computer is equipped wi.
User ’s Manual 3-18 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory Media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media.
User ’s Manual 3-19 Hardware, Utilities and Options Media Care Observe the following preca utions when handling the card. Card Care ■ Do not twist or be nd cards. ■ Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humi d areas or lay media close to containers of liquid.
User ’s Manual 3-20 Hardware, Utilities and Options 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 3-2 Inserting the memor y card Removing a Mem ory Media The following instru ctions apply to all types of supported media device s. T o remove a memory media, follow the steps as detailed below: 1.
User ’s Manual 3-21 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory Exp ansion Y ou can i nstall additional memory in the computer ’s memory module to increase the amount of RAM. Inst alling Memory Modu le T o install a memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1.
User ’s Manual 3-22 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-4 Removing the cover 6. Insert the memory module into t he connector on the comp uter . Press the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid conn ection. 7. Push the module down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches.
User ’s Manual 3-23 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-6 Pushing the memory module down 8. Seat the cover and se cure it with two screws. 9. When you turn the computer on, it shoul d automatical ly recogni ze the total memory capacity . Use the HW Setup program to verify that the added memory is recognized.
User ’s Manual 3-24 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-7 Removing the memory module 7. Seat the cover and se cure it with two screws. Additional Battery Pack (3 Cell, 6 Ce ll and 12 Cell) Y ou can increase the portability of t he computer with addition al battery packs.
User ’s Manual 3-25 Hardware, Utilities and Options External Monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer .T o connect a monitor , follow the steps as detailed below: connecting the mo nitor cable 1.
User ’s Manual 3-26 Hardware, Utilities and Options HDMI Some models are equipped with HDMI port than can send vide o by connecting with external devices. 1080p, 720p, 576p and 48 0p signal formats are supported, but actua lly available signa l format depends on each HDMI devices.
User ’s Manual 3-27 Hardware, Utilities and Options Setting for Display V ideo on HDMI T o view video on the HDMI de vice, be sure to configure the follow ing settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed . Settings for Audio on HDMI Y our computer will automatically li nk the HDMI audio device with th e internal speaker .
User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the touchpad, optical disc drives, Audio/ Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, wireless communication an d LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer , diskettes and CD/DVD/BD.
User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics Figure 4-1 T ouchpad, ON/OFF button and control buttons T ouch Pad Gesture Please refer to the touch pad settings in mouse properties. Using The Web Camera Built-in web camera is provided with some models. This section describes the bundl ed webc am utility , which can cap ture still and video images.
User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics U sing TOSHIBA W e b Camera Applicati on TOSHIBA W eb Camera Application is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows 7; if you need to restart it go to Start → All Programs → TOS HI BA → Ut ilities → Web Camera Application .
User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics Using The T OSHIB A Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verificati on library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows. The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like, which makes the login process easier .
User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics How to Register The F ace Recognition Dat a T ake a pictu re for facial verifica tion purposes, and register the data needed when you log in. T o register the data needed when you log in, follow th e steps as de scribed below: 1.
User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics 12. T he Management screen is displayed. The registered accoun t name will be displayed. Clicking on it will cause the captured image of your face to be displa yed on the left. How to Delete The F ace Recognition Dat a Delete image data, account information, and personal record data created during registration.
User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 6. Windows W elcome screen will be displayed, and will be logged in automatically to Windows. 1:1 Mode Login Screen 1. T u rn on the computer . 2. The Select Tile s screen will be d isplayed. 3. Select St art face recognition .
User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Loading Discs T o load CD/D VD/BD, please follow the steps below and refer to figures. 1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer slightly . Figure 4-4 Pressing the eject button b. Pressing the eject button will not op en the drawer when the drive’s power is off.
User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics 2. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened. Figure 4-6 Pulling the drawer open 3. Lay the CD/DVD/BD with the label side up in th e drawer . Figure 4-7 Inserting a CD/DVD/ BD When the drawer is fully opened, th e edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD/DVD/BD tray .
User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD/BD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD/BD should lie below th e top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the drawer to close it.
User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics 2. The CD/DVD/BD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it. Hold the CD/DVD /BD gently and lift it out. Figure 4-9 Removing a CD/DVD 3. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place.
User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics Enabling and Disabling Optical Drive Auto Lock 1. Right click on the Optical Drive Power icon on the T askba r .
User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damag ed, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD- RAM is affected by the qu ality of the disc and the way it is used.
User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics ■ Other BD drives for computers or other BD players ma y not be able to read DVD-R/-R DL/-RW or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW discs. ■ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R/DVD+R di sc cannot be deleted e ither in whole or in part.
User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics When W riting or Rewritin g Please observe/consider the followi ng when you write or rewrite to a CD- R/-RW , DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW disc. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: ■ Change users in the Windows 7 operating system.
User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics W r itin g CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (± R DL) Dri ve Some models are equipped with a full-si ze DVD Super Multi (±R DL ) drive, which can be used to write data to either CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/- RW/+R/+RW/-RAM/+R DL/-R DL discs.
User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damag ed, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD- RAM is affected by the qu ality of the disc and the way it is used.
User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics ■ Y ou can use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge.
User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics When W riting or Rewritin g Please observe/consider the followi ng when you write or rewrite to a CD- R/-RW , DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW disc. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: ■ Change users in the Windows 7 operati ng system.
User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics TOSHIBA Disc Creator Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD-Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator .
User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Dat a V erification T o verify that data has been wri tten or rewritten correctl y to a data CD/DVD you should follow the steps below before you begin the write/rewri te process: 1.
User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics How to Make a DVD-Video Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from adding video source: 1. Click Start → All Programs → DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA → DVD MovieFactory Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory .
User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics ■ While you are editing DVD, you can display preview . However , if another application is running . The preview might not display properly . ■ DVD MovieFactory cannot edit or play co py protected content. ■ Do not enter sleep or Hibernation Mode while using DVD MovieFactory .
User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics ■ Some DVD drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD-R/+R/-R W/+RW/-RA M discs. ■ Some BD drives for persona l computers or other Blu-ra y disc players may not be able to read BD-R/RE discs.
User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics ■ The "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER" does not have a parental control function. ■ In order to protect copyrights, t he Windows Print Screen function is disabled when "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER" is ru nning.
User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics St arti ng TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER Use the following procedure to start “T OSHIBA DVD PLA YER“. 1. Insert an DVD-Video in the DVD/BD drive while Windows ® 7 is running .
User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Using WinDVD BD for T OSHIBA Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA. Notes on Use ■ "WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA" is for Blu-ray Disc playback only . DVD playback is not supported.
User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics ■ Do not playback Blu-ray Disc while recording television programs using "Windows Media Cente r" "My TV" or other applications. Doing so may cause Blu-ray Disc playback or television program recording errors.
User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Media Care This section provides tips on prot ecting data stored on your CD/DVD/BD. Handle your media with care. The following simple precauti ons will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on th em.
User ’s Manual 4-30 Operating Basics Changing System Sounds System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen. This section explains how select an existing scheme or save one you have modified. T o launch th e configuration dialog win dow for system sounds, follow the steps below .
User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics V oic e Effects Controls V oice Record ing and V oice Over IP (VOIP) phone conversation settings. ■ V oice Recording - Microp hone Noise Reduction effect will be enabled to suppress background noise and proje ct a clear voice.
User ’s Manual 4-32 Operating Basics T o select an equali zer preset, cli ck on the device and then click on the profile desired. For e xample, to apply the Jazz profile to the sp eakers: 1. Click on the S peakers button 2. Click on the Jazz button and you will immediately hear how the Jazz profile enhances the mu sic output on the speakers.
User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics T o open the user interface of Dolby Advanced Audio, steps as detailed below: 1. Click the right button of a mouse on the speaker icon on the Windows T a skbar , and se lect Playba ck Devices in the sub menu. 2. On the Playback tab, select S peakers, and click Properties.
User ’s Manual 4-34 Operating Basics Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S pread S pectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multipl exing radio technology that compl ies with IEEE 802.1 1 Wireless LAN st andard (Revision A, B, G or N).
User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics Security T wo advanced securi ty mechanisms ensure a high le vel of security: ■ Authentication prevents access to critical dat a and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message. ■ Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy .
User ’s Manual 4-36 Operating Basics LAN The computer has built -in support for Fast Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE- TX) or Gigabit Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T) depending the model you purchased. This section descri bes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.
User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics 2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently un til you hear the latch click into place . Figure 4-10 Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable in to a LAN hub conn ector . Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.
User ’s Manual 4-38 Operating Basics Moving The Computer The computer is designed for rugged durability . However , a few simple precautions taken when moving the com puter will help ensure trou ble-free operation. ■ Make sure all disk activities are terminated before moving the computer .
User ’s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics T askbar Ic on TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties Y ou can change the TOSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection window . T o open the wind ow , click Start → All Programs → TOS HI BA → Utilities → HDD Protection Settings .
User ’s Manual 4-40 Operating Basics Det ails T o open the Details window , click the Setup Detail button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window .
User ’s Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout yo ur computer is configured with. Keyboards for nu merous languages are available. There are four types of keys: typewri ter keys, function k eys, soft keys and Windows special keys.
User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function Keys: F1 … F12 The function keys, not to be confused with FN , are the 1 2 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys are dark gray , but function dif ferently from the other dark gray keys. F1 through F12 are called functi on keys because they execute programmed functions when press ed.
User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Hot Keys Hot keys (pressing FN + a function or ESC key) allow you to enable or disable certain features of the computer .
User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Power plan Pressing FN + F2 changes the power settin gs. Sleep Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode. Hibernate Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode. Output Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display device.
User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard FN S t icky Key T o motive the TOSHIBA Accessibi lity Utility , you can press FN sticky key once and then press any ” F number ”. T o start the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility , click Star t → All Programs → TOS HI BA → Utilities → Accessibility .
User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard Windows S pecial Keys The keyboard p rovides two keys tha t have special functio ns in Windows: one activa tes the Sta rt menu and the other has the same function as th e secondary mouse button.
User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard Figure 5-1 The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily usin g normal keyb oard (overlay on) While using the overlay , you can te mporarily access the normal keyboard functions without turning off the overlay : 1. Hold FN and press any other key .
User ’s Manual 5-8 The Keyboard Generating ASCII charact ers Not all ASCII characters can be generated using no rmal keyboard operation. But, you can generate these charac ters using their ASCII codes. With the overlay o n: 1. Hold down AL T . 2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.
User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer ’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , and power-up modes.
User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-up Modes System Indicators The Battery , DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer ’s operatin g capability and battery ch arge status.
User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-up Modes DC IN Indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he power status with the AC adaptor connected . Power I ndica tor Check the Power indicator to de.
User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-up Modes T o ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum cap acity , operate the computer on battery power at l eas t once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending Battery Life in this chapter for procedures.
User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-up Modes Care and Use of The Battery Pack The battery pack is a vital component of po rtable computing. T a king proper care of it will help ensu re longer ope rating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack.
User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-up Modes 7. Never subject a battery pack to heat, such as storage near a heat source. Exposure to heat can cause the battery pack to ignite , explode or leak caustic liquid and cause death or serious injury . It could also fail or malfunction causin g data lose.
User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-up Modes 5. Change the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, th e electrolyte solution might leak, battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened.
User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-up Modes Tim e The following table shows the approximate time requ ired to fully charge a discharged battery . Charging time (hours) Battery Charging Notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold.
User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-up Modes Monitoring Battery Capac ity Remaining battery power can be monitore d in Power Options. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the T askbar Maximizin g Battery Operatin g Time A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge.
User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-up Modes ■ Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power . ■ Operating time decreases at low temp eratures. ■ The condition of the battery terminals. Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack.
User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-up Modes ■ If you are not going to use the co mputer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adap tor . ■ S tore spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Replacing The Batter y Pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating li fe you will need to install a new one.
User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-up Modes 6. Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal, then lift up the battery pack. Figure 6-2 Removing the battery pack 7. Pull the batter y pack forward to rem ove it. Inst alling The Battery Pack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps below .
User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-up Modes St arting The Computer by Password If you have already registered a password, there are two ways to start the computer: ■ TOSHIBA Face Recognit ion uses a f ace verifi cation library t o verify th e face data of users when they log in to Windows.
User ’s Manual 6-14 Power and Power-up Modes Panel Power On/Off Y ou can set u p your comput er so that power turns off automaticall y when you close the display panel. When you open the panel, power turns on in sleep or Hibernation Mode but no t in boot mode.
User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer , and provide s information on settings for various functions. Accessing HW Set up T o run the HW Setup prog ram, click Star t → All Programs → TOS HI BA → Utilities → HWSetup .
User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setup and Passwords General This window displays the BIOS/EC version and contains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIO S version , date and EC version . Password User Password Lets you register a new password or change/remove an existing password.
User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setup and Passwords Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This tab allows you to set the priority for booting the computer . The Boot Priority Options setting window will be displayed as shown below . Click the up and down a rrow buttons to adjust the priority .
User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setup and Passwords * 2 The optical disc drive will be used to start the computer when there is a bootable disk contained in the drive. T o change th e boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and boot the computer.
User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setup and Passwords Power will be automatically turn ed on when a signal is received from an administrator's computer whic h is connected via a network. The following settings can be changed when the Built-in LAN is Enabled .
User ’s Manual 7-6 HW Setup and Passwords SA T A Interface setting This feature allo ws you to set SA T A interface setting. Performance Let HDD/SSD work with maximum performance. (Default) Battery life Let HDD/SSD work with battery life mode. If this setting is selected, this causes performance down.
User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However, should problems occur , following the procedures i n this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter .
User ’s Manual 8-2 T roubleshooting Preliminary C hecklist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer .
User ’s Manual 8-3 T roubleshooting Hardware and System Checklist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may o ccur in the following areas: Software The problems may be caused by your software or diskette.
User ’s Manual 8-4 T roubleshooting System S tart-up When the computer does not start pr operly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Password Self T est When th.
User ’s Manual 8-5 T roubleshooting AC Power If you have trou ble turning on the co mputer with the AC adaptor co nnected, check the DC IN indicator . Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes for more information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN indicator as wel l as the battery indicator .
User ’s Manual 8-6 T roubleshooting Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords . Check the Battery indicato r . If it does not glow , let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes.
User ’s Manual 8-7 T roubleshooting LCD Panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer ’ s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords , for more information. Solid S tate D rive Problem Pro cedure No display Press hot keys FN + F5 to change the display priority , to make sure it is not set fo r an external monitor .
User ’s Manual 8-8 T roubleshooting Hard Disk Drive DVD Super Multi (±R DL) Driv e For more i nformation, refer to Cha pter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from Hard Disk Drive Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD/DVD/BD is in the optical disc drive.
User ’s Manual 8-9 T roubleshooting BD Combo Drive For more i nformation, refer to Cha pter 4, Operating Basics . Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software’s needs.
User ’s Manual 8-10 T roubleshooting Diskette Dri ve Check whether the CD/DVD/BD is dirty . If it is, wipe it with a cleaning cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner .
User ’s Manual 8-1 1 T roubleshooting Pointing D evice If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouchpad Problem Pro cedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy .
User ’s Manual 8-12 T roubleshooting USB Mouse This section applies on ly with Windows 7 operating system. Memory cards:Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Cap acity (SDHC), Secure Digital Exte.
User ’s Manual 8-13 T roubleshooting External Monitor Refer also to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options , and to your monitor ’s documentation. Sound System USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. Problem Pro cedure Monitor does not turn on Make sure that the external monitor ’s power switch is on.
User ’s Manual 8-14 T roubleshooting eSA T A/ USB Combo Port Refer also to your eSA T A device and USB device’s documentation. Sleep/Hibernation Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Refer to your Windows documen tation for information on checking the drivers.
User ’s Manual 8-15 T roubleshooting LAN Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For more information on wireless commun ication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
User ’s Manual 8-16 T roubleshooting Recovery Media T OSHIBA Support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance.
User ’s Manual 8-17 T roubleshooting Where to W rite If you are still unable to solve the problem and su spect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed on the below . Outside of Europe Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty Lt d.
User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Environmental Requ irements Power Requirements Operating Non-operating Ambient temp.
User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B Display Controller and V ideo Mode Display Controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware com- mands that turn particular pixels on or off.
User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card Specifications Form Factor ■ PCI Express Mini Ca rd Comp atibility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANs ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certi fied by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
User ’s Manual C-2 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the produ ct was purchased ■ T ype of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations.
User ’s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN Supported Freque ncy Sub-bands Subject to the radio regula tions that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN module may support a different set of 5 GHz/2.
User ’s Manual C-4 Wireless LAN ■ In a Wireless LAN Access Point, th e Wireless LAN module will use the factory-set default channel (p ri nted in bold), unless the LAN Administrator selecte d a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device.
User ’s Manual C-5 Wireless LAN *1 Factory-set default channels *2 The channel which can be used depe nds on the installed wireless LAN module. And the approved channels on us ing are different at each country or region.
User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA ar e designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless te chnology that is based on Frequency Hopping S pre ad S pectrum (FHSS) rad io technology , and is complia nt to: ■ Bluetooth S pecification V er .
User ’s Manual D-2 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth w i reless techno logy and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless te chnology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy .
User ’s Manual D-3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with th e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
User ’s Manual D-4 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Ta i w a n Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 - 2,483.
User ’s Manual D-5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability (1) 2.4 : This equip ment uses a frequency of 2 .4 GHz. (2) FH : This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. (3) 1: The interference range of this equi pment is less than 10 m. (4) This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
User ’s Manual E-1 Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various interna- tional AC power outle ts. Power cords need to meet the l ocal standards and the specifications listed as below: Certification agencies Length: Minimum 1.
User ’s Manual E-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two condu ctors power cord s must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F; while three condu ctors be VDE type, H05VV -F .
User ’s Manual F-1 Appendix F T OSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor so ftware program monitors computer system functions such as power co nsumption, the cooling system and HDD/SSD status. It alert s users of s pecific system conditions via pop-up messages.
User ’s Manual F-2 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Once enabled, you may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via Uninst all a program in the Control Panel . Doing so will automati cally delete all collected information from the HDD.
User ’s Manual G-1 Appendix G Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this manu al, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers. Description(s) rel ated to this comp uter are marked wit h a blue *XX in this manual.
User ’s Manual G-2 Legal Footnotes Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal protective feat ure designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions.
User ’s Manual G-3 Legal Footnotes HDD Drive Cap acity and External HDD Cap aci ty *4 One Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using po wers of 10. The computer operating system, howe ver , reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 2 30 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity .
User ’s Manual G-4 Legal Footnotes Copy Protection Copy protection technol ogy included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbr e viations AC: alternating current ACPI : Advanc.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary DVD-RW : Digital V ersatile Disc ReWritable DVD+R DL: Digital V ersatile D isc Recordable Double Layer eSA T A: external Serial A T A ECP: extended ca pabilities .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary VESA: Video Electronic S tandards Association VGA: video graphics array VRT : voltage reduction technology W AN: wide area network WSXGA: wide super extended grap.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary backup: A dup licate copy of files kept as a sp are in case the original is destroyed. batch file: A file that can be executed from the system prompt cont aining a sequence of operatin g system commands or executable files.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary CD-R: A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times. See also CD-ROM. CD-RW : A Compact Disc ReW ritable disc can be rewritten many times. See also CD-ROM. character: Any letter , number , punctuation mark, or symb ol used by the computer .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary CPU: Central Proces sing Unit. The po rtion of the comp uter that interp rets and executes instructions. CRT : Catho de Ray T ube . A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary DVD-R (+R, -R): A Digital V ersatile Disc Recordable disk can be written once and read many times. Th e DV D-R drive uses a laser to read data from the disc. DVD-RAM: A Digital V ersatile Disc Random Access Memory is a high- capacity , high performance disc that allows you to store larg e volumes of data.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary firmware: A set of instructions built into the ha rdware which controls and directs a microprocessor’s activities. floppy diskette: A removable disk that stor es magnetically encoded data. floppy diskette drive (FDD): An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy diskettes.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary input: The data or instructions you provide to a computer , commun ication device or other peripheral device fr om the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. The data sent (or output) by the sending computer is input for the receiving compute r .
User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent cond ucting material. T he viewing-side coating is etched i nto character forming segments with l eads that extend to the edge of the glass.
User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary O OCR: Optical Character Recognition (read er). A tech nique or device that uses laser or visible light to identif y characters and input them into a storage device. online state: A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data.
User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary printed circu it board (PCB): A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and ot her components are attached. The board itself is typically flat and rectangular , and constructed of fiberglass, to form the attachment surface.
User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary SIO: Serial Input/Output. The electronic methodol ogy used in serial data transmission. soft key: Key combinations that emul ate keys on the IBM keyboard, change some configuration option s , stop progra m execution, and access the numeric keypad overlay .
User ’s Manual Glossary-14 Glossary warm start: Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off. window: A portion of the screen that can display its own application, document or dialog box. Often us ed to mean a Microsoft Windows window .
User ’s Manual Index-1 Inde x A AC adaptor, 2-2, 2-12, 3-6, A-1 additional, 3-16, 3-24 connecting, 1-3 problems, 8-5 safety instructions, -ii ASCII characters, 5-8 B Battery charging, 6-7 life, G-2 .
User ’s Manual Index-2 Index External monitor, 3-25 controller, B-1 HW Setup, 7-2 port, 2-4, 3-6 problems, 8-13 F Fan vent location, 2-3 FN + 1 (TOSHIBA zooming utility reduce), 5-5 FN + 2 (TOSHIBA .
User ’s Manual Index-3 Index hot keys, 5-3 HW Setup, 7-4 indicator, 2- 9 problems, 8-6 typewriter keys, 5-1 Windows special keys, 5 -6 Keypad overlay arrow mode, 5-6 numeric mode, 5- 6 temporarily c.
User ’s Manual Index-4 Index Shut Down Mode (boot mode), 1-8 Sleep Mode, 1-8 turning off, 1-8 turning on, 1-7 Problems AC power, 8-5 analyzing the problem, 8-2 battery, 8-5 BD Combo Drive, 8-9 diske.
User ’s Manual Index-5 Index Touchpad, 2-7 control buttons, 2-7 problems, 8-11 using, 4-1 U USB, 3-6 location, 2-2 problems, 8-13 USB mouse problems, 8-12 V Video, 4-21 Video RAM, 3-2 W Web camera, .
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