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GMAD00381010 09/13 If you need assistance: T echnical support is available on line at T oshiba’ s W eb site at support.toshiba.com . At this W eb site, you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software driv ers, BIOS updates, and other downloads.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technology , like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy .
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® and Wire less LAN devices ope rate within the sa me radio frequency range and may interfer e with one another . If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneous ly , y ou may occasionally experience a less than optimal network perfor mance or even l ose your network connection.
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ In any other en vironment where the risk of interference to ot her devices or services is perceiv ed or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless de vices in a specific or ganization or environment (e.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its op eration in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz fr equency ran ge. Industr y Canada r equires this pr oduct to be use d indoors for fr equency rang e 5.15 GHz t o 5.25 GHz to reduce the po tential for harmful interference to co-cha nnel Mobile Satellite sy stems.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The European Union WEEE (W as te from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (W aste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Dire.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au- dessus d’un espace public, aucun en registrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for se cond generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-po wer radio station).
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either register ed trademarks or trademarks of T oshiba Am erica Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer Recycling Information As part of a commitment to people and the future, T oshiba promot es the ef ficient use of resources by working to achie ve our zero-waste-to-landf ill goal at all our production sites.
18 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 24 This guide ...............................................................26 Safety icons ............................
19 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Transporting the notebook ................................33 Seeking additional help .....................................33 Check list .......................................................... 34 Precautions ......
20 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer ..................................68 Adjusting the quality of the external display ......69 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................69 Caring for your computer .
21 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Charging batteries ...................................................85 Charging the main battery .................................85 Charging the RTC battery .................................. 86 Monitoring battery power .
22 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Chapter 5: Utilities .............. ...................................................... 109 eco Utility ® ...........................................................110 Password Utility ..........................
23 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system ...............140 If you need further assistance ...............................144 Contacting Toshiba ........................................
24 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go.
25 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When considering additions to your home office, purchase products that hav e earned the ENERGY ST AR ® for all your equipment needs, which can sav e you mone y , sa ve ener gy , and help protect the climate. Vi s i t http://www .
26 Introd uctio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated.
27 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipmen t, or loss of data.
28 Introd uctio n Documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series.
29 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer .
30 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as ai r conditioner ve nts or heaters.
31 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ A void glare: position the notebook so that light sou rces (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your e yes. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using blinds.
32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternati ve k eyboards, such as the s plit curved k eyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use. ❖ Don’t rest your wrists on the edge of the ke yboard or on the work surface when typing.
33 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ T ake short, strate gically spaced rest breaks to a void eye strain and body fatigue. For example, stand up and w alk around or stretch for a few minutes ev ery hour . ❖ T aking re gular breaks is especially important if you are working long hours on your comput er or working on a deadline.
34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work For more specif ic recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer en vironment, custom ers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration W eb site at: http://www .
35 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer , and never expose the computer to rain, water , seawater or m oisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury .
36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Keep the computer and disks aw ay from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as lar ge stereo speakers. Information on some disks is stored magnetically . Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files.
37 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 41 before adding external or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, and printer .
38 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer , or use AC adaptors sp ecified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer . Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer p ossibly resulting in serious injury .
39 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 2 Plug the A C adaptor co rd into the DC-IN on the side of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Connectin g the AC adaptor cor d to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet.
40 Getting Started Char ging the main battery Charging the main batter y The computer battery may not be accessible by the user . Before using the battery to power the computer , you must charge the battery .
41 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a Initial setup The Startup screen is the first sc reen display ed when you tur n on your computer for the f irst time. F o llow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operat ing system and begin using your computer .
42 Getting Started T o Shut d own your computer T o Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, m ov e your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the W indo ws ® charms appear , click or touch the Settings ( ) charm.
43 Getting Started T o place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen cl ick or touch the Pow er () icon. (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart , and then click or touch the Restart op tion. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system.
44 Getting Started Adding optional external de vices 4 Highlight Sleep , and then click or touch the Sleep option. Sleep mode sav es the current s tat e of the computer to memory so that, when you restart th e computer , you can continue working from where you left off.
45 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory mo dule slots on the underside of the computer . Y ou will n eed a small Phillips screwdri v er for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memory module(s) may be hot.
46 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause you to lose your work . Make sure the system indicator panel’ s storage drive light and the drive in -use light are off.
47 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) T o locate your memory module slot cover , please refer to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdri v er , loosen the capti ve scre w (s) that secure the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 9 Remove the memory module slot cover .
48 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another , you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot.
49 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module.
50 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 18 T urn the com puter right side up. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the work surface be fore restarting the computer .
51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost.
52 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) Always mak e sure your compu ter and AC adaptor hav e adequate ventilation and are prote cted from over heating when th e power is turne d on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power out let (even if y our computer is in Sleep mode).
53 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive From time to time, Windows ® will display a pop-up that says, “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission.
54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive ❖ During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor . ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored.
55 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive field, type Reco very Media Cr eator . In the list that appears, click or touch your selection.
56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially (for example, “1 of 3,” “2 of 3,” etc.), so that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery .
57 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 3 T urn on yo ur computer while pressing the F12 key on your keyboard. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arro w keys, s elect the DV D optio n or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of medi a you are using, and then press the ENTER key .
58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 2 When the W indo ws ® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Click or touch Change PC Settin gs . The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings scr een 4 Click or touch Update and r ecov ery .
59 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive T oshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 78 ). 7 Click or touch the Next b utton to begin.
60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 2 When the W indo ws ® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Click or touch Change PC Settin gs . The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings scr een 4 Click or touch Update and r ecov ery .
61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button. The “Do you want to fully clean your dri v e?” screen appears.
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Selecting the “Fully clean the drive” opt ion may take several hours. Installing drivers and applications The T OSHIB A Applica tion Installer allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer .
63 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on certain models.
64 Getting Started Using the touc h pad T o: Do the foll owing: Example: Move the on-s creen pointer Slide your finger across t he touch pad in the direction you want to move the pointer . T o move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger several times acros s the touch pad in the pr eferred direction.
65 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to rando m locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and acti v ate other user interface elements.
66 Getting Started Using external display de vices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that it is less responsiv e to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. T ouch pad setting options vary by computer model. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mou se Properties option of the Windows Control Panel.
67 Getting Started Using external display de vices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display de vice via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor).
68 Getting Started Using external display de vices Y ou can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings.
69 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings The ( ) + P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection. Press ENTER to activate a selection.
70 Getting Started Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker , and other openings. Nev er spray cleaner direc tly onto the computer and/or display . Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer .
71 Getting Started Caring for your computer 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into th e security lock slot on your computer , then engage the locking device.
72 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage drive.
73 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to e xternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
74 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard (Sample Illustration) 10-ke y ke yboa r d (A vailable on certain models) T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, pre ss the Fn + PRTSC key .
75 Learning the Basics T ouch scr een Special Windows ® keys (Sample Illustration) Special W i ndows ® keys Y our computer’ s ke yboard has one ke y and one b utton that hav e special functions in W indows ® : ❖ Win d ow s ® key —T oggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start scr een.
76 Learning the Basics Mouse pr op erties Swipe or slide —T o swipe or slide, quickly move your f inger across the surface of the screen without pa using. For ex ample, swipe your finger to the left from the right edge of the screen to display the W indo ws ® charms.
77 Learning the Basics Saving your work When the W indo ws ® charms slide out f rom the right, click or tou ch the Search ( ) charm. The apps screen appears with the av ailable system apps to choose from or you can enter your search in the search field.
78 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer . Y ou can back up your f iles to dif ferent types of media such as CDs, D V Ds, external stor age media, or to a net work, if av ailable.
79 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Optical disc drive components The optical disc dri ve is located on the side of the computer . Y our optical disc drive may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the drive is in use.
80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive The Pre vious track but t o n allo ws you to rest art playing the current track or go to the previous track. The Play/pause bu t t o n allows you to start playing or pause the media currently playing The Next track bu t to n allows you to go to the next track.
81 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Playing optical media If you insert an optical disc in to the optical disc driv e and the Auto-Run feature does not autom atically start your disc, try launching the optical disc manually . T o do this, follo w these steps: 1 Press the ( ) + E keys.
82 Learning the Basics T oshiba’s online r esources Removing a disc with the computer on T o remo ve an optical disc with the comp ut er turned on: 1 Press the eject bu tton on the dri ve. Do not press the eject button while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing.
83 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your computer while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer en ters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is n ot being used, thereby conserv ing energy and saving money in the process.
84 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only , and does no t indicate the battery life t hat will be obtained by any indi vidual user .
85 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the R TC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our computer shi ps with the powe.
86 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the batter y may not occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features , and devices.
87 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power T o rechar ge the R TC battery , plug th e 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.
88 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the power light ( ), and the power button light. When the power light or power button light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows ® operating system Sleep command).
89 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaini ng charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
90 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 4 Click or touch Change adv anced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 5 Double-click or touch Battery to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 6 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs.
91 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power These power -sa ving options control the way in which the computer is configured. By using them, y ou can increase the length of time you can use the computer before yo u need to recharge the battery . Microsoft ® has combined these options into preset Power Plans.
92 Mobile Computing Using the eco power plan T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 5 Click or touch Chan ge plan settings to choose the plan you want to edit.
93 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 adapto r or install a charged battery . Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object.
94 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 Slide and hold the battery releas e latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately .
95 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery does not slide into the slot easily , move the batter y release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the ba ttery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position.
96 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on ho w to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
97 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the battery light flashes amber shortly after yo u hav e fully recharged the battery . Y ou must discard a batter y if it becomes damaged.
98 Mobile Computing T ravelin g tips T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 29 , also apply while traveling. ❖ Nev er lea ve your computer on a sunn y ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust.
99 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the Start screen The Start screen is the launching pa.
100 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the Start scr een For detailed information on the new functionality , refer to the W indo ws ® Help and Support. (Sample Image) W indows ® Start scr een Charms Use the W indo ws ® charms to start apps, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks.
101 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Ti le s T iles can be accessed and launched from the Start screen. T ypical Start screen tiles are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other a pplications downloaded to your system.
102 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that can be quickly acti vated by double-clicking or touching the icon. Y ou can create a new desktop icon for any folder , file, or program by dragging the element’ s icon fro m its location in a window to the desktop area.
103 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features W indows ® St or e Notification area The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the backgrou nd and displays notifications. T o learn more about each task, po sition the pointer over the icon for a fe w moments and a short descri ption of the task ap pears.
104 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Ser.
105 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explori ng audio fe atur es Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality . Accessing a network For specif ic information about conn ecting to the network, consult your network administrator .
106 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera 6 T o sa ve the f ile, type a f ile name, and then click or touch Save . Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer i s equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers.
107 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d reader T o access the W eb Camera, on the Start screen click or touch the Camera tile. The W eb Camera indicator light glows when the W eb Camera is activ e. When the Web camera is not active the indicator light is off.
108 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could expose the storage area to static electri city , which can destroy data. Always remove memory media when not in use.
109 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change de fault options.
110 Utilities eco Utility ® eco Utility ® The eco Utility ® monitors your power sa vings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings o ver time. T o access the eco Utility ® : 1 From the Start screen begin typing eco Utility .
111 Utilities P asswor d Utility Password Utility Setting a password lets you walk aw ay 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.
112 Utilities P asswor d Utility 2 Click or touch Passw ord Utility . (Sample Image) Supervisor P asswor d tab 3 Click or touch Supervisor Password . 4 Click or touch Set . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then enter it again to v erify . 6 Click or touch Set .
113 Utilities P asswor d Utility 3 Enter your pas sword, and th en click or touch V erify . 4 Click or touch Supervisor Password. 5 Click or touch Delete . An authority verification pop-up screen appears. 6 Click or touch Delete . 7 Enter the password, and then click or touch V erify .
114 Utilities P asswor d Utility (Sample Image) User P assword tab 4 Click or touch Set . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then enter it again to v erify . 6 Click or touch Set . 7 Click or touch OK to sa ve your password as a te xt f ile. Password Utility will suggest “memo.
115 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings is the TOSHIB A configuration management tool av ailable through the Windo ws ® operating system. T o access it: 1 T o access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settin gs .
116 Utilities System Settings ❖ General —Allows you to vie w the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Ke y b o a r d —Allows you to access the w ake-o.
117 Utilities Function K e y Function Key TOSHIB A Function Ke y enables you to activ ate funct ions by pressing specif ic ke ys either sing ly or in combination with Fn . Some functions show the toast notifi cation at the edge of the screen. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF .
118 Utilities Recovery Media Cr eator Recover y Media Creator The Recov ery Media Creator utility enable s you to create recovery media that can be used to return y our system to it s out-of-bo x state, if necessary . For detailed information on using the utili ty to create recov ery media, see “Creating recovery media” on page 54 .
119 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIB A Ap plication Install er allows you to reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . Y ou must have an Internet connection to rein stall applications .
120 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 from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself.
121 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en you turn on the computer T o close a program that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultaneously (once), and then click or touch T ask Manager .
122 If Something Goes Wrong Pr ob lems when you turn on the computer Always sa v e your data ev en when you are using Sleep mode. If your battery fully discharges, information that has not been sav ed will be lost.
123 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on. If the battery light is blinking when the comp uter is on, this indicates a power mismatch. Do the follo wing: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the A C adaptor (for example, DC 19V – 3.
124 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly , y ou may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings.
125 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working Advanced options Choosing this option presen ts you with another set of options: System Restor e ❖ System Restore allows you to us e a Restore point to return the computer to a state at which it was performing pr operly .
126 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working ❖ Enable Safe Mode Starts W indows ® with a minimal set of drivers and services.
127 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Manag er The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still hav e a problem using your co mputer , the online H elp can assist you in troubleshooting the p roblem.
128 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems 3 From the list of device(s), double-click or touch the device type. 4 T o vie w the de vice(s) installed, double-click or touch the device. The operating system displays the de vice Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs.
129 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries 4 While holding the Shift ke y , clic k or touc h the Shut down option. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove th e memory module entirely and check for the error again.
130 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work correctly , but the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer . T ry turnin g of f the computer . The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer .
131 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboar d pr oblems Keyboard problems T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, pre ss the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key .
132 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr ob lems The screen does not look corr ect. Choose a theme for y our desktop b ackground, under Change the visuals and sounds on y our computer , in the Themes panel.
133 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems deteriorate. This is also an intr insic characte ristic of the screen technology . When the computer is operated on battery power , the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase th e brightness of the screen while on battery power .
134 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems 6 Click or touch the Check button. The Error Checki ng box appears. The system will alert you if you need to scan the dri ve. 7 Even if you do not need to scan the driv e for errors you can scan by clicking or touching Scan drive .
135 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Open the tray and remov e the disc. Make sure the tray is clean. Any dirt or foreign object can in terfere with the laser beam. Examine the disc to see if it is di rty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner .
136 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 the F11 key to see if v olume mute is disabled. Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up.
137 If Something Goes Wrong W ir eless networking pr oblems The printer will not print wh at y ou see on the scr een. Many programs display information on the screen di ff erently from the way they print it. See if your program has a print previe w mode.
138 If Something Goes Wrong D VD o perating pr oblems carefully note any error messages - these will be v ery helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. T o enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key . For more information see “TOSHIBA Function Keys” on page 147 .
139 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5 From the Start screen, type Computer . Click or touch Computer from the list that app ears. The optical disc dri ve should appear in the list. 6 See “Checking device properties” on page 127 for instruc tions on using Device Manager to vie w the optical disc dri ve properties.
140 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stor ed on y our internal sto rage drive. Use W indo ws ® to back up f iles, or the en tire computer , to an optical disc, or external hard disk.
141 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windo ws ® operating system quickly creates restore points - ‘snapshots’ of your Windo ws ® operating system configuration - and saves them for later recall.
142 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 In the left pane, click or touch System Protection . The System Protecti on tab of th e System Properties windo w appears. 4 Click or touch System Restor e... 5 Click or touch Next . 6 Click or touch the Restore point you want to use then click or touch Next .
143 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to back up y our computer or f iles to optical discs, or a storage driv e: Y ou cannot back up the computer while running on battery power . Connect the AC adaptor before continuing.
144 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ Restart the W indows ® operating system. Alw ays restart the W indo ws ® operating system after each installation, e ven if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so.
145 If Something Goes Wrong Other T o shiba Internet W eb sites Contacting T oshiba T oshiba’ s T echnical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent softw are and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the T oshiba W eb site at support.
146 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’s worldwide of f ices For more information on additional T oshiba worldwid e locations, please visit: www .toshiba.
147 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys TOS HIB A Functio n key s prov ide a quick way to mo dify selected system functions and to launch applications.
148 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Help file Display brightness This TO SH IBA Funct ion key displays the help file. This TO S H IBA Function ke y decreases the screen brightness. This TO S H IBA Function key increases the screen brightness.
149 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) This TO S H IBA Function key cycles through the display options and highl ights the av ailable options. ( On l y t h e f i r s t option is av ailable when you do not hav e an external monitor attached.
150 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the touch pad Media buttons This TO S H IBA Function key enables/disables the touch pad. T o enable/disable the touch pad press F5 . For more information on using t he touch pad, see “Using the touch pad” on page 63 .
151 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Volume Mute Disabling or enabling wireless devices Keyboard Function keys Zoom (Display resolution) This TO S H I BA Function key enables/disables volume mute. When volume mute is enabled, n o sound will come from the speakers or headphones.
152 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer shi ps w ith the correct power su pply for the co untry 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.
153 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.
154 Glossary DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersatile (o r V ideo) Disc DV D - R O M Dig ital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Only Memory eSA T A external Serial Adva nced T echnology Attachment FAT.
Glossary 155 RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Driv e 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.
156 Glossary B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Outpu t System (BIOS) —See BIOS. baud rate —The speed at which a communication de vice, such as a printer or modem , transmits in formation.
Glossary 157 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 accessing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L1 c ach e, L2 ca che.
158 Glossary CPU —See Central Pr ocessing Unit (CPU). CPU cache —A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’ s main m emory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and programs.
Glossary 159 disk drive —The de vice that reads and writes information and programs on e x t e r n al m e d i a or hard disk. It rotate s the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. document —Any file created with an appl ication and, if saved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved.
160 Glossary F fil e —A collection of related in formation, saved on disk with a un ique name. A file may be a program, inform ation used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T) —The section of a s t o r a ge d r iv e that keeps track of the location of stored files.
Glossary 161 hardware —Th e physical components of a computer system. Compare softwar e. H D M I ( High-Def inition Multimedia Interface) —A n interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than anal og signal.
162 Glossary LAN (Local Area Network) —A group of com puters or other devices dispersed over a relati vely li mited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with any other on the network.
Glossary 163 multi-function drive —A DVD dri ve that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia —A combinat ion of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a comp uter program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface —See MIDI .
164 Glossary pixel —Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer . Plug and Play —Generally , refers to t he computer’ s ability to automatically configure itself to work with periph eral devices.
Glossary 165 res o lu t io n —A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a v ailable horizontally and vertically .
166 Glossary Start screen —Displays the ne w W indows ® operating system look and feel. Suspend —A feature of some Windo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting yo ur open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again.
Glossary 167 W We b —See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i ® —A re gistered 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.
168 Index A A C adaptor 37 AC p ow e r 85 A C po wer light 37 accessing network 105 adding memory check total memor y 52 memory (optional) 44 optional external devices 44 adequate ventilation cooling .
169 Index R TC memory 84 running computer on battery power 83 safety precautions 96 setting notifications 89 taking care of 96 battery indicator light 88 BIOS Setup see System Settings but t on eject,.
170 Index removing with computer off 82 removing with computer on 82 D VD player troubleshooting 138 DV D s using 78 E eco po wer plan 92 eco Utility® 110 eject button optical disc driv e 79 eject, o.
171 Index manual eject hole optical disc driv e 79 media control buttons mute button 80 next track button 80 play/pause bu tton 80 previous track b utton 80 using 79 volume increase/dec rease buttons .
172 Index utility 111 port HDMI™ 67 power connecting cable to A C adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 152 energy-s aving features 83 power do wn shut down 42 power light 88 power manageme.
173 Index computer 42 , 43 , 46 , 128 icon 42 , 43 , 46 , 128 Sleep mode 43 sounds recording 105 speakers using external 106 Start screen exploring the 99 starting an app 76 starting an app from Start.
174 Index restore points 141 screen does not look correct/ flickers 132 slow Internet connection 126 sound system 136 trouble running discs 135 trouble running program s 134 URL address not found 126 .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba C55/A5104 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 C55/A5104 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba C55/A5104 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba C55/A5104 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba C55/A5104, 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 C55/A5104.
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 C55/A5104. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba C55/A5104 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.
