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2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your al arm equipment.
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack t ype(s): USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The lev el of energy emitted by W i reless LAN devices howe ver is f ar much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted b y wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is loc ated or point.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares that this product conforms to the follo wing Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. The party responsib le for CE-Marking is TOSHIB A Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many .
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem. Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN).
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for sec ond generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station).
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The indication sho wn belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on what type of wi reless device is in your computer .
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link AR5B95 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam Y emen Zimbabwe België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special regi stration with IB PT/BIPT is required.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply .
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8192E This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8191SE This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technolog y , like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy .
25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Regulator y statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/ region where the product is sold.
26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model prop erly , rea d th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference.
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export.
28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trad emarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, In c. and/or T oshiba Cor poration. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries.
29 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 37 This guide ...............................................................39 Safety icons ............................
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using the computer fo r the first time ......................49 Opening the display panel ................................. 49 Turning on the power .......................................50 Setting up your software .
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using an external keyboard ..................................... 84 Using a mouse ........................................................85 Connecting a printer ...............................................85 Setting up a printer .
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Optical disc drive components ........................ 110 Media control buttons ..................................... 111 Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive) ........112 Removing a disc (slot-type drive) ...
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Inserting a charged battery .............................131 Taking care of your battery ...................................132 Safety precautions .......................................... 132 Maintaining your battery .
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using a user password ...................................158 Deleting a user password ................................159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility ......................... 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility .
35 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .................185 Checking device properties .............................185 Memory problems ................................................186 Power and the batteries ......
36 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Sleep mode .....................................................217 Hibernation mode ........................................... 218 Output (Display switch) .................................219 Display brightness ...
37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our co mputer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® qualified.
38 Introd uctio n 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specifications will use between 30% and 60% less energ y depending on how it is used.
39 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated.
40 Introd uctio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
41 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series.
42 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information.
43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, pro tect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin.
45 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that coo ls the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer .
46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery .
47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord /cable to .
48 Getting Started Char ging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has d ischarged, the battery is not charging, or the A C adaptor is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet ❖ Fla.
49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the com puter, locate the center of the display panel.
50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time T urning on the power T o turn on the computer: 1 Make sure an y external de vices (such as the A C adaptor , if you plan to use AC po wer rather th an battery power) are properly connected and ready .
51 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a The first time you turn on your computer , the Setup W izard guides you through step s to set up yo ur software.
52 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your sy stem or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y o u r c o m pu t e r comes with en ough memory t o run most of t oday’ s popular applications.
53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots—Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost.
54 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) (Sample Illustration) Locati ng the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er .
55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Avoid touchi ng the connector on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connector ma y cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the ne w memory module from its antistatic packaging, without t ouching its connector .
56 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 12 Firmly press the mem ory module into the m emory slot’ s socket at approximately a 30-de gree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer).
57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) (Sample Illustration) Inserti ng the memory m odule into the sl ot For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.
58 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work.
59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter .
60 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw .
61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory mo d u l e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change.
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive A recov ery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage dri ve, and the image can be restored b y running the recov ery utilities directly from you r internal storage driv e as described in the sections below .
63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recoverin g an internal storage driv e to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all info rmation stored in those partitions.
64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive (Sample Image) W arning screen 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears.
65 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Defa ult Software scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recov ery process. Be sure to sav e your work to e xternal media before proceeding (see “Backing up your work” on page 107 ).
66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive The “Recov er to a custom size pa rtition” option restores you r C: dri ve to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify the size for the C: partition.
67 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears.
68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 8 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to sa ve your work to e xternal media before proceeding (see “Backing up your work” on page 107 ).
69 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 4 A warning screen appears stati ng that when the recov ery is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten.
70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Click Next .
71 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be rest ored from this media.
72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Y ou cannot store your system’ s applications on the same drive or disc/disc set where the rest of the system recovery files are stored. For example, you will need to store the applications on one USB flash drive and the system recover y files on another USB flash drive.
73 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to externa l media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 107 ).
74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 3 T urn on your computer . When the initial screen displays, press F12 . The boot menu di splays. 4 Using the arro w keys, select the DV D op tion or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of medi a you are using, and then press Enter .
75 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storag e Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive.
76 Getting Started Checking the inte rnal stor age drive operating status (Sample Image) Er ase the har d disk scr een 4 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage driv e will be lost.
77 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Installing drivers and applications The T oshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were original ly bundled with your computer .
78 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Refer to the table belo w for speci f ic instructio ns on performing each operation. The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the T ouchPad or move a mouse connected to your computer .
79 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the T ouchPad in the direction you want to scroll.
80 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Adjusting T ouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to ran dom locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and acti vate other user interf ace elements.
81 Getting Started Using external display de vices T ouchPad setting options vary by computer model. The T ouchPad settings are accessible through the Mou se Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www .support.
82 Getting Started Using external display de vices Selecting video cables T o connect a device to the HDMI™ O ut port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable.
83 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting an external m onitor or projector Y ou can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a lar ger screen. T o do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install ne w software.
84 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video de vice) ❖ TV (or other external video de vice) ❖ External monitor a.
85 Getting Started Using a mouse Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built-in T ouchPad™. Y ou can use a USB-compatible mouse. Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printe r to your computer .
86 Getting Started T urning off the computer Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play , follo w these steps to set it up for the first time.
87 Getting Started T urning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating sy stem installed, you have more than one option av ailable for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages.
88 Getting Started T urning off the computer For information on ho w to use and configure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 91 .
89 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns of f your computer .
90 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change pl an settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears.
91 Getting Started T urning off the computer These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel.
92 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Hibernate in the pop-up menu . The computer sav es the state of all open progr ams and f iles, turns of f the display , and then tu rns of f. Configuring Hibernation mode options Y ou can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel.
93 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want.
94 Getting Started T urning off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white.
95 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears.
96 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 6 Select Sleep for the options you want.
97 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the ON/OF F light glows white.
98 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e v en across the room, m ake sure all dri ve acti vity has ended (the intern al storage driv e and optical disc driv e indicator lights stop glowing) and all e xternal perip heral cables are disconnected.
99 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage drive.
100 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to e xternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
101 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key .
102 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am F1 through F12 are called function keys because the y ex ecute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combinatio n with the Fn key , fun ction keys marked with icons ex ecute specific functions on the computer .
103 Learning the Basics Starting a pr o gram Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a prog ram, the operating syst em usually puts an icon in th e All Programs men u.
104 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 4 In the right part of the wi ndo w , double-click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the windo w .
105 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command, sav e your work on the internal stor age driv e, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important ru les of computing.
106 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require fi le names limited to no more th an eight characters.
107 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display th e drop-down menu, and then click Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters.
108 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your internal storage driv e, use the Restore option in the Windo ws ® Backup and Restore program. Look in the online Help or your op erating system documentation for informati on on restoring files.
109 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive For optimum DVD and BD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs and BDs while running the computer on AC power . When viewing DVD and BD movies use the DVD or BD player software that came with your computer .
110 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound pr operties window ❖ If you want to use the inte rnal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default . ❖ Use the arro w keys on your k eyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console.
111 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Y our optical disc driv e may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the driv e is in use. Eject button —Press to release the disc tray .
112 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive The Wir eless ant enna ON/OFF b utton allows you to enable/disable the computer’ s Wi-Fi ® antenna. The Il lumination ON/O FF button allows you to set the panel LED and keyboard backlight conditions.
113 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Use only standard (12 cm) CD, DVD, or BD Discs. Any ot her size or shape disc cannot be removed from this slot and may damage the system. Removing a disc (slot-type drive) Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing.
114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for optical discs” on page 117 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label side up.
115 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . If the computer is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button.
116 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, yo.
117 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for optical discs ❖ Store your discs in their original con tainers to protect them from scratches and k eep them clean.
118 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your comput er while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a l o w-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process.
119 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only , and does not indicate the battery life that will be obtained by any indi vidual user .
120 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our computer ships with t he powe.
121 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet.
122 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o recharge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a li ve electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on.
123 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the powe r button light (near the upper -left corner of the keyboard).
124 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait a few moments after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capacity and perform its calculations.
125 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Setting batter y notifications Y ou can set two notifications. Each notification can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery po wer has been reached.
126 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Ho w much you use the internal storage driv e, optical disc driv e, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time dec.
127 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work en vironment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a po wer plan in the left pane to set up a new plan. T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps.
128 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIB A eco power plan 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Po wer Plan options are: eco and Balanced. 3 Release the Fn key . The hot ke y card disappears. Y ou are now in the selected mode.
129 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main batter y When your main bat tery has ru n out of power , you have tw o options: plug in the A C adaptor or install a char ged main battery .
130 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease loc k 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer .
131 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the charge d battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks.
132 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 129 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
133 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accurac y of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
134 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Heat can ca use a battery pack to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury .
135 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 42 , also apply while traveling. ❖ Nev er leav e your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust.
136 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system.
137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern.
138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Re cycle Bin to hold these files.
139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T askbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar . With some programs, a b utton appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open.
140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications For information on ho w to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator . T o use your wireless comm unication, press the Wireless antenna ON/OFF button ON.
141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 3 Enter the phone number and account information of your Internet connection. 4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number . The computer connect s to the Internet. Connecting a modem to a telephone line (A vailable on certain models.
142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN). Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).
143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera 5 When you hav e f inished recording, click the Stop Recording button. The Sa ve As dialog box appears.
144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCard ® T o email, instant message or video conference, you must be connected to the Internet. Depending on your computer model, the process of sending email, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary .
145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Removing an ExpressCard ® 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking on the Show hidden icons b utton ( ), if necessary , in the notif ication area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardwar e and Eject Media icon.
146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader The Memory card reader may also support other types of media. Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. T o copy data from one media to another , use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows ® operating system.
147 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the eSA T A/USB combo port 2 Gently press the card inward to release it. The card pops out sl ightly . 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read.
148 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the A mbient Light S ensor (ALS) Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) The Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) can sense light le vels in the area of your comput.
149 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes seve ral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change de fault options.
150 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIB A Service Station ❖ TOSHIB A PC H.
151 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The feature a vailable in this category is: ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab.
152 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secure tab.
153 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility ❖ TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assis.
154 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Button.
155 Utilities TOSHIB A Applicati on Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIB A Application Installer allows you to reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall driv ers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TO S HI BA Application Installer .
156 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can wo rk on your computer again.
157 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to se.
158 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password u tility dialog bo x appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK .
159 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer -on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab .
160 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our co mputer may come with th e TOSHIB A F ace Recognition utility . This utility provides another way to log on to y our computer . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords.
161 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for addition al help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have.
162 Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility controls your compu ter’ s hard disk dri ve (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whene ver motion is detected on the computer .
163 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Control Panel , Hard ware and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Op timize tab of TOSHIB A Assist .
164 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA conf iguration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system.
165 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Display —Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in display When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5 .
166 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility USB Sleep and Charge Utility This utility displays w hether the “USB Sleep and Charge function” is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the “USB Sleep and Charge function.
167 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports.
168 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products, for example when carrying the computer in your bag.
169 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA USB Sl eep and Char ge Utility scr een With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select.
170 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 223 ).
171 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Support allows you to customize the Illumination ON/OF F and Mute bu ttons.
172 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot ke y combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
173 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models.) The fingerprint authentication uti lity can be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up.
174 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility The Fast User Switching feature of the W indo ws ® operating sy stem is also supported. If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utilit y verif ies the fingerprint of user B (who is already enrolled), the utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches th e users.
175 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility Observe the follo wing to improve the f ingerprint recog nition success rate. ❖ Enroll two or more f ingers. ❖ Enroll additional fingers if r ecognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers.
176 Utilities TOSHIB A eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIB A eco Utility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings o ver time.
177 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB A Service Station helps you keep your n e w computer running at its best by notifying you when updated soft ware, firmw are, documentation or other informat ion is av ailable for your computer .
178 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor Y ou may disable the TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor at an y time by uninstalling the software via t he W indows ® Control Panel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected inform ation from the internal storage dri ve.
179 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself.
180 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask .
181 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME F AILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message. T o continue, select Start W indows normally . This can happen if the computer was put into Sl eep mode and the battery has discharged.
182 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e ef fectiv e, visit the T oshiba W eb site at pcsupport.tosh iba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer’ s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the s upport b ulletin by name).
183 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ The operating system responds dif ferently from the norm al routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, problems usuall y occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a ne w program or adding a device.
184 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet.
185 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Mana ger Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable.
186 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modu les may cause errors that seem to be hardware or ev en software related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu.
187 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries If the A C po wer light stil l does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work corr ectly , b ut the battery will not charge.
188 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboar d pr oblems Keyboard problems T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key .
189 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems ❖ Check that the monitor’ s po wer cord/cable is f irmly plugged into a working p o wer outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to th e computer is fi rmly attached. ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor .
190 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or stora ge drive pr oblems Small bright dots appear on y o ur TFT display when yo u turn on y our compu ter . Small bright dot s may appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer .
191 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system er rors ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error- checking tests and repairs the storage driv e.
192 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the drive tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connect ed to a po wer source and turned on. The optical disc dri ve eject mechanism requir es po wer to operate.
193 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems While viewing a Blu-ray Disc™ movie the sound is not coming from the computer's speakers. Y ou can change the destination of the audio signal in Sound properties in the Control Panel. Blu-ray Disc™ player T echnology .
194 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’ s speakers. Adjust the volume control. T ry pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled. Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up.
195 If Something Goes Wrong Expr essCar d ® pr oblems Resolving ExpressCard ® problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead.
196 If Something Goes Wrong Printer pr oblems Hot swapping (r emoving one Exp ressCard ® and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails .
197 If Something Goes Wrong Modem pr oblems Run the printer’ s self-test to check for any problem w ith the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer dri vers as sho wn in “Setting up a printer” on page 86 or in the instructions that came with the printer .
198 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi ® ) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a bas ic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users.
199 If Something Goes Wrong D VD and BD operating pr oblems ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address—one other th an the priv ate address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assi gned by W indo ws ® . 1 Click Start to open the Start menu.
200 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 Clean the disc and try again. A dirty dri ve can also cause audio problems. If you hav e tried se veral discs and all fail, consider sen ding your drive to an authorized service provid er to get it cleaned.
201 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on your internal sto rage drive. Use W indo ws ® to back up files, or the en tire computer , to an optical disc, or external hard disk.
202 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windo ws ® operating system quickly creates restore points—‘ snapshots’ of you r W indows ® operating system configuration—and sa v es them for later recall.
203 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits This list may contain restore points that y ou did not create. Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows ® operating system. Other restore points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed.
204 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 Click Back up y our computer under the Syst em and Security heading. Follow the on-screen instructions to back u p your files. For more help , click Start , Help and Support , and search for “back up files.
205 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Install one it em of hardware or software. 4 Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. 5 Use the new hardw are or software for a while, noting any new problems. Mak e sure that your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.
206 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Before connecting the eSA T A device to your computer and external power source, read the documentation that ca me with the device and follow the manufacturer’ s instructions.
207 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites T oshiba voice contact Before calling T o shiba, make sure you have: ❖ Y our computer’ s serial number ❖ The computer and any optio.
208 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (Australia) P ty . Limited 84-92 T alav era Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T o shiba Canada Lt d. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T oshiba Systèmes (France) S.
209 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additional T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshi ba.co.jp/ index. htm . United States T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulev ard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe T oshiba Europe (I .
210 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards prov ide a quick way to modif y selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot K ey Cards and Application Cards.
211 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off.
212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 150 .
213 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stacked” card on the far right of the display .
214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards .
215 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer .
216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window .
217 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mod e” on page 94 .
218 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 91 .
219 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the p o w e r - o n di sp l ay o p t i on s (only th.
220 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode.
221 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the Wi-Fi ® module.
222 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T ouchPad™. For more information on using the T ouc hPad, see “Using the T ouchPad™” on page 77 .
223 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution.
224 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key takes a snapshot of your display screen. Fn + This hot ke y t urns the T OSHIB A Z o om in g Utility to zoom out. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom in.
225 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world.
226 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide.
Glossary 227 DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc DV D - R O M Digital V ersatile (o r V ideo) Disc Read- Only Memory EPR.
228 Glossary RO M Read-Only Memory RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Sy nchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Drive TFT Thin Film Transistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W ide Area Network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this user’ s guide.
Glossary 229 B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remo vable disk, k ept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Outpu t System (BIOS) — See BIOS. baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or modem , transmits info rmation.
230 Glossary C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than acces sing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L 1 ca che, L2 c ache.
Glossary 231 CPU cache — A section of ver y fast memory residing be tween the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and program s. See also cach e, L1 ca che, L 2 ca che.
232 Glossary document — An y file created with an application and, if sa ved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also fil e . double-click — T o press and release the pointing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device.
Glossary 233 F fil e — A collection of related information, sav ed on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T) — The section of a s t o r a g e d r iv e that keeps track of the location of stored files .
234 Glossary H DM I ( High-Def inition Multimedia Interface) — An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than anal og signal.
Glossary 235 LAN (Local Area Network) — A group of computers or other de vices dispersed ov er a relati vely limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with an y other on the network.
236 Glossary motherboard — The computer’ s main circ uit board th at contains the processor , memory , and other primary componen ts. MS-DOS pr ompt — See system pr ompt. multi-function drive — A D VD dri ve that can read and write to CD and DV D m e d i a .
Glossary 237 password — A unique string of characters entered by a user to v erify his or her identity to the computer or the network. PC Card — A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers.
238 Glossary Random Access Memory — See RAM. Read-Only Memory — See RO M . reb oo t — See boot , re s t a r t . removable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk dri ve.
Glossary 239 shortcut — See k eyboar d shortcut . Sleep — A feature of some W indo ws ® operating systems that allo ws you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again.
240 Glossary W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i ® — A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components.
241 Index A A C adaptor 46 AC p ow e r 120 A C power light 46 accessing network 140 adding memory check total memory 61 memory (optional) 52 optional external devices 51 adequate ventilation cooling f.
242 Index recharge time 119 removing 129 R TC memory 119 running computer on battery power 118 safety precautions 132 setting notifications 125 battery indicator light 123 BIOS Setup see TOSHIB A Hard.
243 Index D desktop creating new icon 137 exploring the 136 icons 137 recycle bin 137 standard features 137 W indo ws® operating system 136 Device Manager 185 checking properties 185 directing displa.
244 Index F F A T (File Allocation T able) 190 file e xtensions using 106 fil e s backing up 100 , 107 fi le names 106 printing 106 restore 108 saving 105 using a file extension 106 fi ngerprint authe.
245 Index not working 180 special W indo ws® keys 102 troubleshooting 188 using 100 keyboard, e xternal 84 keys Ctrl Fn Alt 101 function keys 101 L LEDs system indicator li ghts 123 A C adaptor light.
246 Index recording optical media 115 removing with computer on 116 optical disc driv e caring for optical discs 117 components 110 driv e in-use indicator light 111 eject button 11 1 handling an opti.
247 Index ExpressCard® checklist 194 error occurs 196 hot swapping fails 196 not recognized 196 ExpressCard® checklist 194 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 195 ext ernal display no t workin g 189 ext.
248 Index computer 13 5 disposing of batteries 133 icons 40 precautions 43 safety precautions battery 132 saving f iles 105 screen does not look norm al/flickers 189 screen problems blank screen 188 S.
249 Index for computing 99 To s h i b a online resources 117 registering computer T oshiba W e b site 51 worldwide of fi ces 208 TOSHIB A Accessibility 172 T oshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIB A Appl.
250 Index Help and Support 18 4 problem solving 182 W indo ws® Start menu starting a program 103 wireless netw orking 139 wizards Connect to the Internet 140.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba A660 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Toshiba A660 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba A660 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba A660 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba A660, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Toshiba A660.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Toshiba A660. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba A660 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
