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User ’ s Manual Satellite L730/L735 Satellite Pro L730 Series.
User ’s Manual ii T able of Contents Copyright..................... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ........ v Disclaimer ............. .............. .............. .............. ................. .......
User ’s Manual iii Chapter 3 Operating Basics Using the T ouch Pad ............. .............. ................. .............. .............. ..... 3-1 The Keyboard ................. .............. .............. .............. .............. ....
User ’s Manual iv Chapter 6 T roubleshooting Problem solving process ............... .............. ................ .............. ........... 6-1 Hardware and system checklist ............... .............. ................. ............. 6-4 TOSHIBA sup port .
User ’s Manual v Copyright © 201 1 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No p at ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
User ’s Manual vi Memory S tick and Memory Stick PRO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporatio n. MultiMediaCard and MMC are tradema rks of Mu ltiMediaCard Association. Labelflash is a trademark of Y AMAHA CORPORA TION. WinDVD and Corel Digital S tudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corporations.
User ’s Manual vii the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera tion.
User ’s Manual viii light industry environments”. TOSHIB A do not approve the use of this product in working environmen ts other than the above menti oned “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”. For example, the fol lowing environments are not a pproved: ■ Industrial Environments (e.
User ’s Manual ix This Class B digital apparatus meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference-Causng Equipment Regulation s. Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du Règlement sur le matériel brouileur du Cana da.
User ’s Manual x Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries ■ Discard this compu ter in acco rdance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries.
User ’s Manual xi Optical disc drive safety instructions 1. Panasonic System Networks ■ DVD SuperMulti with Double Layer Recording UJ8A0 ■ BD-Writer UJ240 2. HIT ACHI-LG Data Storage ■ BD-Combo CT 31F Be sure to check the precautions at the en d of this section.
User ’s Manual xii Precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , rea d the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future refe rence.
User ’s Manual xiii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of th is computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expans ion capability , includes multime dia functionality , and is designed to prov ide years of reliable, high-pe rformance computing.
User ’s Manual xiv 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 xv General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever, cert ain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer .
User ’s Manual xvi S tress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual fo r Safety and Comfor t . It contains information on the prevention of stre ss injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by exte nsive keyboar d use. It also in cludes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.
User ’s Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 C h a p t e r 1 Getting S t arted This chapter provides an equ ipment checklist, and basic informa tion to start using your computer . Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your comp uter , taking ca re to save the box and packaging materials for future use.
User ’s Manual 1-2 ■ WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA ■ TOSHIBA Resolution+ Plug-in For Windows Media Player ■ Corel Digital S tudio ■ Corel Label@Once ■ TOSHIBA eco Utility ■ TOSHIBA Bulletin Boar.
User ’s Manual 1-3 Connecting the A C adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power .
User ’s Manual 1-4 1. Connect the powe r 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 of the computer .
User ’s Manual 1-5 Figure 1-3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outle t - the Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow . Opening the disp lay The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.
User ’s Manual 1-6 T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator wil l then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 5, Power and Powe r-Up Modes fo r more information.
User ’s Manual 1-7 St arting up for the first time The Windows 7 S tartup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power . Fo llow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly inst all the operating system.
User ’s Manual 1-8 Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more ra pidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature.
User ’s Manual 1-9 Y ou can enter Sleep Mode in one of th ree ways: ■ Click Start , po int to the arrow icon ( ) and then select Sleep from the menu.
User ’s Manual 1-10 ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Hibernate feature. ■ Allows the use of the panel power off feature. S tarting Hibernation Mode T o enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below .
User ’s Manual 1-1 1 achieved: ■ Click Start , po int to the arrow icon ( ) and then select Restart from the menu. ■ Press CTRL , AL T and DEL simultaneously (once) to display the menu window , th en select Restart from the Shut down optio ns . ■ Press the power button and hold it do wn for five seconds.
User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 C h a p t e r 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of the computer - it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate th e computer . Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer ’s front with it s display panel in the closed position.
User ’s Manual 2-2 Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer DC IN indicator The DC IN indicator normally glows white when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor .
User ’s Manual 2-3 Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer *Provided with some models. Product appearance depends on the model yo u purchased. DC IN 19V j ack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer and charge its internal batteries.
User ’s Manual 2-4 The integrated sound system provides support for the comp uter 's internal speakers and microphone, as well as allowin g an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.
User ’s Manual 2-5 Back The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back. Figure 2-4 The back of the computer Do not block the cooling vents. Keep fo reign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the co oli ng vents.
User ’s Manual 2-6 Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou shou ld ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer For more information regarding Batter y Life, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C.
User ’s Manual 2-7 Product appearance depends on the model yo u purchased. Front with the display op en This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display , lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you.
User ’s Manual 2-8 Figure 2-6 The front of the computer with th e display panel open * Provided with some models. Product appearance depends on the model yo u purchased. 1. Wireless LAN and Wireless W AN/WiMAX antennas (not shown)* 8. S tereo speakers 2.
User ’s Manual 2-9 Wireless W AN/WiMAX antennas Some computers i n this series are e quipped with the Wireless WAN/WiMAX antennas. Microphone A built-in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your app lication - please refer to the Sound System section in Ch apt er 3, Operating Basics for more information.
User ’s Manual 2-10 Internal Hardware Component s This section describes the internal hardw are components of your computer . The actual specifications ma y vary depending on the model you purchased. Power button Press this button to turn the computer's power on and off.
User ’s Manual 2-1 1 CPU The processor type varies d epending on model . T o check which type of pro cessor is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diag nostic T ool Utility by clicking St art -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> PC Diagno stic T ool .
User ’s Manual 2-12 Intel ® Display Power S aving T echnology Intel GPU model may include the Displa y Power Saving T echnology feature that can save the computer's power co nsumption by opti mizing picture contrast on the internal L CD.
User ’s Manual 2-13 ■ running under battery mo de ■ using the internal LCD display only The Display Power Saving T echnology feature can be en abled in the Intel ® Graphics and Media Control Panel. Y ou can a ccess this control panel in o ne of the following ways: ■ Click St art -> Control P anel .
User ’s Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 C h a p t e r 3 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer , highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it. Using the T ouch Pad T o use the T ouch Pad, simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.
User ’s Manual 3-2 T ouch pad gesture Please refer to the touch pad settings in mouse properties. The Keyboard The computer ’s keyboard layouts ar e compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key enhance d keyboard functions can be performed on the computer .
User ’s Manual 3-3 Figure 3-2 CAPS LOCK indicator Function keys: F1 … F12 The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of your key board - these keys function differentl y from other keys.
User ’s Manual 3-4 ■ Press FN + F10 or FN + F1 1 to access the com puter's integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with grey marki ngs on their bottom edge become either numeric keypad keys ( FN + F1 1 ) or cursor control keys ( FN + F10 ).
User ’s Manual 3-5 ■ Mute Pressing FN + ESC turns the sound on and off. ■ Lock Pressing FN + F1 enters ''Lock computer mode' '. T o restore your desktop, you need to log on again . ■ Power Plan Pressing FN + F2 changes the power settings.
User ’s Manual 3-6 Pressing FN + 4 increases the volu me in increment. FN S ticky key Y ou can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Ut ility to make the FN key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release it, and then press an "F Number" key .
User ’s Manual 3-7 functions without having to turn the overlay off: 1. Hold down FN key and press any other key - this key will operate as if the overlay were off. 2. T ype upper-case characters by holding down FN + SHIFT and pressing a character ke y .
User ’s Manual 3-8 Mode 1/Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1 , Form2), Enhanced CD (CD- EXTRA), Addressing Method 2, DVD-R, DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+RW , DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL (Format1), DVD+R D L. BD-Combo drive In addition to the above forma ts, BD-Combo drive supports BD-ROM and BD DL.
User ’s Manual 3-9 Figure 3-4 Inserting a disc 4. Press gently at the cente r of the disc until you feel it click into place. The disc should li e below the top of the spindle, flu sh with the spindl e base. 5. Push the center of the disc tray to close it.
User ’s Manual 3-10 1. T o pop the d isc tray partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the disc tray out until it is fully opened. 2. The disc extends sli ghtly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it. Gent ly lift out the disc.
User ’s Manual 3-1 1 CDs ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. ■ CD-RW discs including multi speed CD-RW discs, high-speed CD-RW discs and ultra-speed CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. DVDs ■ DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs can be written only once.
User ’s Manual 3-12 ■ Damage to a ny disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product. ■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of media that may be caused by writing or re.
User ’s Manual 3-13 When writing or rewriting Please observe the fo llowing points while you w rite or rewrite da ta to a media: ■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the cut-and-paste function as the or iginal data will be lost if there is a write error .
User ’s Manual 3-14 ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as a memory media card, USB device, external moni tor or an optical digital device. ■ Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the optica l disc drive.
User ’s Manual 3-15 ■ If you add data to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R or DVD+R DL d isc that you have already recorded to, you might not be able to read the ad ded data under some circumstances.
User ’s Manual 3-16 How to make a Labelflash DVD Simplified steps for making a Labelflash DVD: 1. Insert a Labelflash disc in optica l disc drive. 2. Click St art -> All Programs -> Corel Digital S tudio for T OSHIBA -> Corel Digit al Studio for T OSHIBA -> Create 3.
User ’s Manual 3-17 ■ Do not operate Corel Digital S tudio immediately after turning on the computer . Pl ease wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped. ■ CD recorder , DVD-Audio, Video CD f unctions a re not supported in this version. ■ Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy lo ad on the CPU.
User ’s Manual 3-18 Notes on use ■ This software can only be used on Windows 7. ■ TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER software is supported for playback of DVD- Video and DVD-VR. ■ Frame dropping, audio skipping or out of sync aud io and video may occur during playback of some DVD-Video titles.
User ’s Manual 3-19 ■ Do not change Windows Users while TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER is running. ■ For some DVD-Video discs, using the control window to change the audio track will al so change the subti tle track.
User ’s Manual 3-20 section as regard to potential copy right infringement and confirm you have any necessary authorization . ■ The “TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER” is intended for pl aying DVD-Video, DVD-VR and video files and for vie wing 2D home video content in 3D.
User ’s Manual 3-21 St arting TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER Use the following procedure to start T OSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER. 1. Insert an DVD-Video in the DVD/BD d rive while Windows ® 7 is running. When a DVD-Video disc is set in the BD drive (for models with BD- Writer drive or BD-Combo drive) , TOSHIBA VIDEO PLA YER starts automati cally .
User ’s Manual 3-22 ■ Because Blu-ray Disc playback operates according to programs built into the content, operati on methods, operation scre ens, sound effects, icons and other features may vary from disc to disc. For more information on these items refer to in structions in cluded with content or contact the content manufacturers directly .
User ’s Manual 3-23 Before playback Blu-ray 3D di scs, configure the 3D Playback. 1. Click To o l s . 2. Select 3D Playb ack . 3. Check Pr efer to play in 3D mode to enable 3D playba ck. 4. S pecify display device informatio n. Monitor T ype: Choose the correct monitor type in the drop-down menu.
User ’s Manual 3-24 St arti ng WinDVD BD for TO SHIBA Use the following procedure to start “WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA”. 1. When a Blu-ray disc is set in the BD drive, WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA starts automatically . 2. Select St art -> All Programs -> Corel -> Corel WinDVD BD to start "WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA".
User ’s Manual 3-25 Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S pread S pectru m / Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE802.1 1 Wireless LAN standard.
User ’s Manual 3-26 Radio Characteristics Radio Charact eristics of Wireless LAN modu le may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T ype of pro duct Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations.
User ’s Manual 3-27 which is license-free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world. Radio links Y ou can e asily establish links between two or more devices, wi th these links being maintained even if the devi ces are not within a line-of-sight of each othe r .
User ’s Manual 3-28 second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LA N (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).
User ’s Manual 3-29 Figure 3-6 Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector or router . Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a netw ork connection. Optional devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility .
User ’s Manual 3-30 Memory medi a slot The computer is equipped with a memory media slot that can accommodate some kinds of memo ry media wi th various memory capacities so that you can easily tran sfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assist ants.
User ’s Manual 3-31 playback of digital music. For this reason, you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device, and you may not reproduce any copyrighted material ex cept for your personal enjoyment. Below is a simple explanation for distinguishing SD memo ry cards from SDHC and SDXC memory cards.
User ’s Manual 3-32 ■ Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humi d areas or lay media close to containers of liquid. ■ Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or l et it get dirty . ■ After using card, retu rn it to its case.
User ’s Manual 3-33 Figure 3-8 Inserting a memory media Removing a memor y media The following instru ctions apply to all types of supported media device s. T o remove a memory media, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows T askbar.
User ’s Manual 3-34 install and remove optional memory modules. Inst alling a mem ory modu le T o install a memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Shut down the computer - make sure the Power indicator is off (refer to the T urning off the power section in Chapter 1, Getting S tarted if required).
User ’s Manual 3-35 5. Loosen the screw(s) securing the memory module cover in place - please note that the screw(s) are at tached to the cover in order to prevent them from being lost . 6. Slide yo ur fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off.
User ’s Manual 3-36 Figure 3-10 Seating the memory module 8. Seat the memory module cove r in place and secure i t with the screw(s). 1. Notch 3. Slot A 2. Slot B 1 2 3 ■ Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and p aper clips, to enter the computer.
User ’s Manual 3-37 Figure 3-1 1 Seating the memory module cover 9. Install the battery pack - refer to Replacing the batte ry pack section in Chapter 5, Power and Powe r-Up Modes, if required.
User ’s Manual 3-38 7. Push the latches away from the mo dule in order to release it - a spring will force one end of the modul e up at an angle. 8. Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the compu ter . Figure 3-12 Removing the memory module 9.
User ’s Manual 3-39 External monitor An external analog monitor can be con nected to the External RGB monitor port on the computer . T o connect a m onitor , follow the steps as detailed below: Connecting the mo nitor cable 1. Turn the computer's power of f.
User ’s Manual 3-40 When displaying desktop a t external anal og monitor , desktop is sometime s displayed on the center of the moni tor with black bars aroun d desktop (with small size). At that time, please read the manual of the monitor and set the display mode which is supporting at the monitor .
User ’s Manual 3-41 Settings for display video o n HDMI T o view video on the HDMI device, be sure to configure th e following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed. Select HD Form at T o select the display mode, follow the steps as detailed below: 1.
User ’s Manual 3-42 6. Click List All Modes . 7. Select the one of the below sele ction at List All Modes . HDMI 1.4 3D Video Only some models are supported wit h NVDIA HDMI 1.4 3D Video feature. When a television is conne cted to HDMI port and the television is supporting 3D feature, the NVDIA HDMI 1.
User ’s Manual 3-43 9. When "V erify your ability to view stereoscopic 3D Content" screen appears, put on your glasses and select the image you see. 10. Click Health and Safe ty Information , and Internet Explorer will be launched and displays "Health and Safety Information".
User ’s Manual 3-44 Figure 3-15 Security lock Optional T OSHIBA Accessories Y ou are able to add a numb er of options and accessories in orde r to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use .
User ’s Manual 3-45 ■ T o adjust the volume level of an applica tion that you are u sing, move the slider for the corresponding application. Microphone Leve l Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level. 1. Right click o n the speaker icon on the T askbar , and select Recor ding devices from the su b menu.
User ’s Manual 3-46 Dolby Advanced Audio Dolby Advanced Audio provides a stunning listening experience from any pair of speakers or headphones. Adding a new level of realism to movies, music, and games, this is the quality audio customers have been missing from your computers .
User ’s Manual 3-47 Cleaning the compu ter T o help ensure long, trouble-free o per ation, keep the computer free of dust and dirt, and u se care with a ll liquids arou nd it.
User ’s Manual 3-48 ■ When carrying your computer , be sure to hold it securely so tha t it does not fall or hit anything. ■ Do not carry your computer by ho lding an y of its protruding elements.
User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 C h a p t e r 4 Utilities & Advanced Usage This chapter describes the utilities and special features of this computer , and the advanced usage of some utilities. Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed uti lities that come with the computer and details how to start them.
User ’s Manual 4-2 TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIB A Face Recognition us es a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows. If the verification is successful, the user will be logg ed into Windows automatically .
User ’s Manual 4-3 TOSHIBA eco Utility This computer is equipped with "eco mode". This mode slightly lowers performance of some devi ces to reduce electric power consumption. Y ou can realize measura ble power savings by us ing it continuously .
User ’s Manual 4-4 Corel Label@Once Label@Once allows users to design and print labels for discs. The Labelflash™ fea ture also allows texts and images to be printed on the label surface of Labelflash compatible media without using a printer . This feature of Corel Digital S tudio is onl y available in some models.
User ’s Manual 4-5 Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the computer more con venient to use. TOSHIBA ReelT ime T his application is a grap hical history/indexing tool that enables you to view recen tly accessed files in a fun and easy-to-use fo rmat.
User ’s Manual 4-6 Access each function using the following proce dures. *1 T o access the Power Options, click S t art -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options .
User ’s Manual 4-7 Low battery automatic Hibernatio n Mode *1 When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation c annot be continued , the system automatically e nters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down. This can be specified in the Power Options.
User ’s Manual 4-8 Using the T OSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility displays wheth er the Sleep and Charge function is enabled or disabled and shows the posi tions of USB ports that support the Sleep and Charge function. It also displays the remaini ng battery capacity .
User ’s Manual 4-9 function (hereinafter called "compatible ports"). Compatible ports are USB port s that have the ( ) symbol icon. Y ou can use the Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB- compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players.
User ’s Manual 4-10 Enabling Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable and disab le the Sleep and Charge function. Select the Enable Sleep and Charge check box to enable this function for the compatible USB ports. The default state is disabled.
User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fa ce recognition utility technology will be completely secu re or error- free. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utili ty will accura tely screen out unau th orized users at all times.
User ’s Manual 4-12 steps as de scribed below: 1. T o launch this utility , click St art -> All Progra ms -> T OSHIBA -> Utilities -> Face Recognition . The Registration screen is displayed for a logged-in user whos e face has not been registered.
User ’s Manual 4-13 as described below: 1. T o launch this utility , click St art -> All Progra ms -> T OSHIBA -> Utilities -> Face Recognition . The Management screen is displayed. 2. Select a user which is displa yed in the Management screen.
User ’s Manual 4-14 5. Select the account, and click the arrow button. 6. " Please face the camera " will be displ ayed. 7. V erification will be performed. If the authentication is successful, the image data taken in step 6 will be faded in and placed ove r one another .
User ’s Manual 4-15 St arti ng the c omput er by password T o start up the computer with the user p assword, follow these steps: 1. T urn on th e power as described in Chapter 1, Getting Started . The following message wil l appear in the screen: S Enter Password [ ] 2.
User ’s Manual 4-16 Setup This field displays the installed BIO S version , date and EC version . Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. User Password Lets you register a new password or change/remove an existing password.
User ’s Manual 4-17 be shown. Display This tab lets you customize your computer’s display settings for either the internal display or an external monitor . Power On Display This tab allows you to select the display to be used when the computer is started.
User ’s Manual 4-18 Panel Open - Power On This feature a llows you to change the Panel Open - Power On setting. Keyboard Wa ke-up on Key board When this feature is enabl ed, and the co mputer is in Sleep Mode, you can turn on the system by pressing any key .
User ’s Manual 4-19 The following settings can be changed when the Built-in LAN is Enabled . Connect the AC adaptor when using the Wake-up on LAN function. The battery retention time will be shorter than the times listed in this manual when this function i s enabled.
User ’s Manual 4-20 actuations or status changes (i .e.: number of power button and FN key combination uses, AC adaptor , battery , LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, TOSHIBA Expr ess Port Replicator a nd USB information), date of initial system use, and also computer and de vice usage (i.
User ’s Manual 4-21 If a TO SHIBA PC Health Monitor m essage is displayed . A message will be displayed if any changes which may interfere with the operation of the program are detected.
User ’s Manual 4-22 Detection Level This function can be set to four leve ls. The sensitivity level s in which vibrations, impacts and their similar signs are detected can be set to OFF , 1, 2 and 3 in ascending order . Level 3 is recommended for better pro tection of the computer .
User ’s Manual 4-23 System Recovery There is a hidden partition allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options in the event of a problem.
User ’s Manual 4-24 A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to eit her DVD or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps: 1.
User ’s Manual 4-25 1. Load the Recovery Medi a into the ex ternal ODD or insert the recovery USB Flash Memory into one availabl e USB port. 2. Turn of f the computer's power .
User ’s Manual 4-26 Restoring the pre-in sta lled sof tware from the Recovery hard disk drive A portion of the total hard disk dr ive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition stores files which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem.
User ’s Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 C h a p t e r 5 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's powe r resources include the AC adaptor , battery pack and any internal batteries.
User ’s Manual 5-2 Monitoring of power condition As shown in the below table, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack.
User ’s Manual 5-3 DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he power status with the AC adaptor connected - the follow ing indi cator conditions shou ld be noted: Power i ndica tor C.
User ’s Manual 5-4 Real Time Clock (RTC) battery The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar function and also main tains the system configuration while the computer is turned off.
User ’s Manual 5-5 Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the Battery indicator will flash amber to indicate that only a fe w minutes of battery power remain.
User ’s Manual 5-6 In such cases you should follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Fully disch arge the battery by leavin g it in the computer with the power on until the system automat ically turns itself off. 2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer , and to a wall outlet that is supplying power .
User ’s Manual 5-7 ■ Whether you close the display pa nel when you are not using the keyboard - closing the display saves power . ■ The environmental temperature - operating time decreases at low temperatur es.
User ’s Manual 5-8 period of time. This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack, and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following steps. Removing the battery pa ck T o remove a discharged battery , follow the steps as detailed below: 1.
User ’s Manual 5-9 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer . 2. Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery lock is in its lock position.
User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 C h a p t e r 6 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability , however, should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determi ne the cause.
User ’s Manual 6-2 optional accessories fo r further information on its inst allation and configuration). ■ Check all cables to ensure they are corre ctly and firmly attached to the computer - loose cables can cause signal e rrors. ■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins.
User ’s Manual 6-3 If something goes w rong Y our program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all ope rations, chances are the program has stopped respond ing. Y ou can exit the faile d program without sh utting down the operating system or closing other programs.
User ’s Manual 6-4 The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery . If you are using the AC adaptor , check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp.
User ’s Manual 6-5 AC power If you have trouble turning on the comp u ter with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN indicator .
User ’s Manual 6-6 Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attached ( Battery indicator does not glow amber). If the battery is complete ly discharged, it will not begin charging immediately , in th ese instances you should wait a few minutes before trying again.
User ’s Manual 6-7 Real Time Clock Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and conf iguratio n of the computer - please refer to the section The Ke yboard in Chapter 3, Operating Basics, for further information.
User ’s Manual 6-8 Hard disk drive Optical Disc Drive For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 3, Operating Basics . Markings appear on the computer's display panel. These marks may have come from contact with the keyboard and T ouch Pad while the displ ay panel has been closed.
User ’s Manual 6-9 Memory Media Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Operating Basics . Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB mouse section in thi s chapter , and the documentation supplied with your mouse.
User ’s Manual 6-10 T ouch Pad USB mouse Problem Procedure The T ouch Pad does not work. Check the Device Select settings. Click St art -> Contro l Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse . Pressing FN + F9 or T ouch Pad ON/O FF button to enable.
User ’s Manual 6-1 1 USB device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with yo ur USB device. Sleep and Charge function For more informa tion and settings, please refer to the Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility section in Chapte r 4, Utilities & Advanced Usage.
User ’s Manual 6-12 Problem Procedure I cannot use the Sleep and Charge function. Sleep and Charge function may be disabl ed. Select the "Enable Sleep and Charge" che ck box in the TOSHIBA Sleep utility to enable this function.
User ’s Manual 6-13 Additional mem ory modu le Please also refer to Chapter 3, Operating Basics , for further in formation on installing and removing memory modul es. Sound system In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your a udio device.
User ’s Manual 6-14 External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3, Operating Basics , and to the documentation supplied with yo ur monito r for further information. Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume. T o increase the volume c lick the volume up button, and to decrease it click the volume down button.
User ’s Manual 6-15 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 3, Operating Basics . No display T ry adjusting the contrast an d brightness controls on the external monitor .
User ’s Manual 6-16 Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wire less communication, please refer to Chapter 3, Operating Basics . T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your compu ter or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance.
User ’s Manual 6-17 related, visit TOSHIBA te chnical support website http://www .to shiba.co.jp/worldwide/..
User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A A p p e n d i x A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Environmental Requirements Power Requirement s Size 329(w) x 221 (d) x 27.9/36.9 (h) millimeters (not including parts that extend beyond the main body).
User ’s Manual A-2 External RGB monitor port pin assignment I/O (I): Input to computer I/O (O): Output from computer Pin Signal Name Description I/O 1 CRV Red Video Signal O 2 CGV Green Video Signal.
User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B C h a p t e r B AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used.
User ’s Manual B-2 15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as designat ed in the U.S. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Co de Part II. The following illustra tions show the pl ug shapes for the U.S.A. and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Europe and China.
User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C A p p e n d i x C Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. Non-applicable Icons Certain computer chassis are design ed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product se ries.
User ’s Manual C-2 data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. T o avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an ex ternal storage med ium. For optimum performance, use your computer product only under recommended conditions.
User ’s Manual C-3 Battery Life Battery life may vary considerably depend ing on product model, configuration, applications, power ma nagement settings and features utilized, as well as the natural perf ormance variations produced by the design of indi vidual compone nts.
User ’s Manual C-4 Wireless LAN The transmission speed over th e wireless LAN and th e distance over which wireless LAN can re ach may vary depen ding on surro unding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access po int design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurati ons.
User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D A p p e n d i x D Information for Wireless Devices Wireless LAN Interoperab ility The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other LAN systems Direct Sequence S pread S pectrum (DSSS) /Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology , and is compliant to: ■ The IEEE 802.
User ’s Manual D-2 Wireless Devices and your health Wireless products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of energy emitted by Wireless products however is far much less than the electromagnetic ene rgy emitted by wireless devices like for exampl e mobile phones.
User ’s Manual D-3 frequency and safety standards. Europe Restrictions for Use of 2400. 0-2483.5MHz Frequencies in Europe Restrictions for Use of 5150-5350MHz Frequencies in Europe France: Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r .p. with in the band 2454- 2483.
User ’s Manual D-4 Restrictions for Use of 5470-5725MHz Frequencies in Europe T o remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operati on, the above 2. 4GHz and 5GHz chann el limitations apply for outdoor usage. The user should use th e wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation.
User ’s Manual D-5 Canada - Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two condi tions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device mu st accept any interference, includi ng interference that may cause undes ired operation o f this device.
User ’s Manual D-6 Ta i w a n Using this equip ment in J ap an In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400MHz to 2,483.5MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification syste m s (premises radio station and specified low-powe r radio station).
User ’s Manual D-7 2. Indication for Wireless LAN The indication shown below appe ars on this equipment. 1. 2.4 : This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4GHz. 2. DS : This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. 3. OF : This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 4.
User ’s Manual D-8 ■ Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network A dapter b/g/n (b/g) Wireless LAN The Name of the radio equipment: AR5B95 DSP Research, Inc. Approval Number: D081038 003 ■ Realtek® RTL8188CE Wireless LAN 802.
User ’s Manual D-9 Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Realtek® RTL81 88CE Wireless LAN 802.1 1n PCI- E NIC b/g/n W ireless LAN This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
User ’s Manual D-10 Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Atheros AR9002WB-1 NG Wireless Netw ork Adapter b/g/n (b/g) W ireless LAN a nd Bluetooth This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
User ’s Manual D-1 1 As of Jan. 201 1 ■ Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1- Ch13. Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Australia Austria Azerbai jan Bahrain Bangladesh B.
User ’s Manual D-12 Swaziland Sweden Switzerland T aiwan T ajikistan Thailand T ogo T unisia T urkey Turkmenist a UAE UK Ukraine Uruguay USA V enezu ela Vi etnam Y emen Zambia Zimbab we.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: Alternating current ANSI: American .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Eng ineers I/O: input/output IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LAN: local area network LCD: liquid crystal display LED: lig.
User ’s Manual Index-1 Inde x A AC adaptor additional, 3-44 connecting, 1-3 DC IN 19V jack, 2-3 ASCII characters, 3-7 B Battery extending life, 5-7 monitoring capacity, 5-6 real time clock, 2-12, 5-.
User ’s Manual Index-2 HDMI out port, 2-4 Heat dispersal, 3-48, 4-7 Hibernation Mo de, 4-8 Hot keys, 4-6 Brightness Down, 3-5 Brightness Up, 3-5 Hibernate, 3-5 Lock, 3-5 Mute, 3-5 Output, 3-5 Power .
User ’s Manual Index-3 Additional memo ry module, 6-13 Analyzing the problem, 6- 2 Battery, 6-5 Bluetooth, 6-16 Dual Pointing device, 6-9 External monitor, 6-14 Hard disk drive, 6-8 Hardware and s y.
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