Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto PRO L450 del fabbricante Toshiba
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Users Manual ii © 2009 by TO SHIBA Corporation. All right s reserved. Unde r the copyright laws, this manual cannot be rep roduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. N o patent liability is a ssumed, with re spect to the use of the inf o rmation contai n ed herein.
Users Manual iii Wi-Fi is a registered tra de mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Memory S tick and Memory S tick PRO are registered trademarks of SONY Corporation. Secure Digita l and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association. MultiMediaCard a nd MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association.
Users Manual iv This d e vice complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is s u bject to the following two conditions : 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may caus e undesired operation.
Users Manual v The equipment has been approved to [ Commission Decision CTR2 1] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Sw i tched T elephone Network (PSTN).
Users Manual vi If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described under T elecommunications Business L aw require that you select the Japan region mode. It is illegal to u s e the modem in Japan w ith any other selection. Up to two redial attempts can be made.
Users Manual vii The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best ser v ice it can. In ord er to do thi s, it may oc casionally be necessary for them t o make changes in their equip ment, operations, or procedures.
Users Manual viii 1. The Industry Cana d a label identifies certified equipment. This certification means t hat the equipment meets c e rtain telecommunications net w ork protective, operational and safety requirement s as prescribed in the approp ri ate T erminal Equipment T echnical Requirement s document(s).
Users Manual ix Modems connected to the Au stralian telecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. Th is modem has been designed to specifically configure to ensure compliance with Austel st andards when the country/region selection is set to Australia.
Users Manual x Some parameters required for compliance with T elecoms P TC S pecifications are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this modem.
Users Manual xi The transmit le vel fro m this device is set at a fixed level a n d beca u se of this there may be circumst ances where the performance is less than optimal.
Users Manual xii Disposa l of product s Disposa l of batteries a n d/or acc umulators The crossed out whee led dust bin symbol indicates that products m ust be collected and disposed of sep arately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulato rs can be di sposed of with the product.
Users Manual xiii Discard this comp uter in accordance with applicab l e laws and regulations. For further information, cont act yo ur local government. This computer contai n s rechargeable batteries . After repeated use, the batteries will finally l ose their ability t o hold a charge and you will need to replace th em.
Users Manual xiv TOSH I BA Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D series computer is shipped wit h one of t he f o llowing d rives preinstalled: DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive or DVD Super Multi ( + -R DL) /w Label Flash drive .
Users Manual xv DVD Sup er Multi (+-R DL) d ri ve Panaso nic UJ890A/UJ89 0E HLDS G T20N/G T20F .
Users Manual xvi T oshi ba Samsung TS- L633C/TS-L633Y .
Users Manual xvii CAUTION: This appliance contain s a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and kee p this manual for your future reference. In case o f any trouble with this model, please conta ct your nearest AUTHORIZED servic e station.
Users Manual xviii Copyrighted works includ i ng, but not limited to music, video, computer program, data b ases are protected by copyright laws. Unless speci f ically permitted under applicable co.
Users Manual xix T able of Conte nt s Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Users Manual xx Cha pter 2 The Grand T our Front wit h the display clos ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Lef t side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Users Manual xxi Power indicator s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Battery types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Care and use of the batt e ry p ack .
Users Manual xxii V .90/V .92 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 A T Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 App endi x D Wirel ess LAN 1 Card S pecifications .
Users Manual xxiii Congratulations on your purc ha se of the TOSHIBA Satellite L 450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L4 50D series computer . This powerful n otebook computer provides excel l ent expansion cap ability , includes multimedi a functionality , an d is designed to pro v i de years of reliable, high-performance computing.
Users Manual xxiv Preface Chapter 5, The Keyboard , describes s pecial keyboard fu nctions inclu d ing the keypad o v erlay and hot keys. Chapter 6, Power and Po wer-up M odes , gives details on the computers power resources an d battery save modes.
Users Manual xxv Preface Messages are used in this manual t o bring important i nformation to your attention. Each type of message is identifi e d as shown below .
Users Manual xxvi TOSHIBA c o mputers are designed to optimize s afety , minimize strain and withstan d the rigors of port ability . However , certain precautions should be observed to further re du ce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer .
Users Manual xxvii General Prec autions Avoid prolonged physical contac t with the computer . If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm.
Users Manual 1-1 This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer s feat u res, options and accesso ri es. Carefully unpack your computer , t aking ca re to save the box and packaging materials for future use.
Users Manual 1-2 Introduction The following Windows ® operating system and utility sof tware are pre-inst a lled. Windows 7 Modem Driver (Can be used only for Modem m odels) Display Drivers for Wi.
Users Manual 1-3 Introduction This computer incorporates the following features and benefits : Processo r Chipse t Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chip set Mobile Intel ® GL40 Express Chipset AMD M780V chip s et AMD M780G chipse t Memo r y Built-in Y our computer is equipped wi th one processor and processor type varies de p ending on model.
Users Manual 1-4 Introduction Disks Keyboar d Vide o RAM Video RAM depends on the model you purchased. Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chi pset model/ Mobile Intel ® GL40 Express Ch i pset model: Video RAM capacity shares with m ain memory , and the proportion depends o n Dynamic V ideo Memory T echnology .
Users Manual 1-5 Introduction Pointin g Devic e Power Ports Slots Built-in T ouch Pad The integrated T ouch Pad and control buttons in the palm re s t allow control of the on-scre en pointer and support f un ctions such as the scrolling of windows.
Users Manual 1-6 Introduction Multimed ia Commun ications Sound system The integrated sound system pro vides support for the computer's interna l speakers and microphone, also allowing an external microphone and head phones to be connected via the appropriate jacks.
Users Manual 1-7 Introduction Securit y The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distan ce over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surro u nding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and configuration, and client design a nd software/hardware configurations.
Users Manual 1-8 Introduction Optical d i sc driv e DVD Super Multi drive The drive reads DVD-ROM's at a maximum 8x speed and CD-RO M's at a maximum 24x s p eed, and writes CD-R's at.
Users Manual 1-9 Introduction Softwa r e The computer's i nternal display panel suppor ts high-resolution video graphics and can be s e t to a wide range of viewing a ngles for maximum comfort and read a bility .
Users Manual 1-10 Introduction Keyp ad overlay A ten-key numeric keypa d is integrated into the keyboard. Please re f er to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for information on u sing this feature.
Users Manual 1-1 1 Introduction This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-in s talled on the computer . Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work , you can use this feature to allow you to turn of f power to the computer withou t exiting from y our sof t ware.
Users Manual 1-12 Introduction This section describes the p re-installed ut i lities that come w ith the computer and detai l s how to star t them. For further information on their operation, please refer to e ach utility's online manual, help fil e s or README.
Users Manual 1-13 Introduction TOS H IBA DVD-RAM Utility This utility has the function of Physical Format and Write-Prote c t to DVD-RAM. This utility is contained t h e setup module of T OSHIBA Disc Creator . T o start this u tility , click St art All Programs TOSHIBA CD&DVD Applications DVD-RAM Utility .
Users Manual 1-14 Introduction Windows Mobility Center This section describes the Wi ndows Mobility Center . Mobility Center is a utility f o r accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window . A default maximum of eight ti l es are provided by the operating system, and th e additional two tiles are adde d to your Mobility Center .
Users Manual 1-15 Introduction Y ou can add a number of options to make your c omputer even more powerful and convenient to u s e. The following opti o ns are available: Memory exp ansion 1GB or 2GB memory module (PC2-6400) can easily be installed in the computer .
Users Manual 2-1 This chapter identifies th e various components of your compu te r . Become familiar with each com p onent before you operate the computer . The following figure shows the computers front with i ts display panel in the closed position.
Users Manual 2-2 The Grand T our The following figure shows the computer's left side. Figure 2-2 The lef t side of the com puter Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-condu c tor mini jack for monaural microphone input, and connection of a stereo device for audio inpu t.
Users Manual 2-3 The Grand T our External monitor port This port allows you to connec t an external monitor to the com p uter . LAN jack This jack lets you c on nect to a LA N . The adaptor has built-in suppor t for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per s econd, 10BASE-T) and F ast Ethernet LAN (100 meg a bits per second, 100BASE-TX).
Users Manual 2-4 The Grand T our The following figure shows the computer s ri ght side. Figure 2-3 The righ t side of the computer 1. Universal Ser ial Bus (USB 2.0) port *2. Modem jac k 3. Optical disc drive 4. DC IN 19V Jack 5.
Users Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Figure 2-4 shows the comput er s back s ide. Figure 2-4 The c omputer s back si de. Optical disc drive The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive. DC IN 19V Jack The AC adaptor connect s to this jack in order t o power the computer and charge its inte rn al batteries.
Users Manual 2-6 The Grand T our The following figure shows the underside of the co m puter . Y ou should ensure that the display is cl osed before the computer i s turned over to avoid causing any dama ge. Figure 2-5 The und erside of the computer 1.
Users Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Memory module slot s The memory module slot s are located here. The memory module slot s allow for the inst allation, replacement and removal o f additional memor y modules. Please refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices for more information.
Users Manual 2-8 The Grand T our This section shows the computer wi th the display panel o pen. In order to open the display , lift the display p an el up and position it a t a comfortable viewing angle for you. Figure 2-6 The fron t of the T ouch Pad model with the display open *1.
Users Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Web Came r a LED The Web Camera LED g lo ws when the W eb Camera is operating. Please remove the protective plast ic-film before using the W eb Camera. Web Camera The We b Cam era is a device that allows you to record video or t a ke photographs with your computer .
Users Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Keep foreign object s out of the speakers. Never allow meta l objects, such as screws, st ap les and pap er clips, to enter th e computer or keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a shor t circuit, which can cause computer damage and fire, possi b ly resulting in serious inju ry .
Users Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our The LED system indicators for s pecific computer operations glow when those operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 Syste m indicat or s Wireless communication The Wireless communication indicator glows amber when the Blu e tooth and Wireless LAN functions are tur ned on.
Users Manual 2-12 The Grand T our The following figures show th e positions of the CAPS LOCK i n dicator and the keypa d overlay indicators which show the following conditions: When the CAPS LOCK indicator g l ows, the keyboard will produce capitals when a ny letter is typed.
Users Manual 2-13 The Grand T our The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive. A Serial A T A interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation.
Users Manual 2-14 The Grand T our DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R (Dual Layer) and D VD+R (Dou bl e Layer) discs can be written only once . The recorded dat a cannot be erase d or changed.
Users Manual 2-15 The Grand T our The AC adaptor can automatically a dj ust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of eit h er 50 or 60 hertz, e nabling you to use this computer in almost any country/region. The adaptor con v erts AC power to DC power and reduces th e voltage supplied t o this computer .
Users Manual 3-1 This chapter provides basic information to start using y our computer . It covers the following topic s : Connecting the AC adapto r Opening the display T urning on the power S tar.
Users Manual 3-2 Getting S tarted Attach the A C adaptor when you need to charge the b attery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also the fastest way to g et started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can o perate from battery power .
Users Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Always use the T OSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC ada p tors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any r i sk of fire or other damage to th e computer . Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could caus e fire or damage to the comp u ter possibly resulting in serious injury .
Users Manual 3-4 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC ada p tor . Figure 3-1 Co nnecting the power cord to t he AC adaptor (2-pin plug) Figure 3-2 Co nnecting the power cord to t he AC adaptor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC a daptor's DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the computer .
Users Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted The display p a nel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optima l viewing. While holding down the p alm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display p anel - this will allow the angle of the display p anel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity .
Users Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted This section describes how to tu rn on the power - th e Power indicator will then indicate the stat us. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condit i on section in Chapter 6, Power and Power -up Modes for more information.
Users Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted The power can be turned of f in one of three modes, either Shut Down Mode, Hibernation M od e or Sleep Mode. When you turn of f the p ower in Shut Down Mode n o d a ta will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system's main screen the next time it is turned on.
Users Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted Benefits of Hibernat ion Mod e The Hibernation Mode f e ature provides the following b enefits: Saves data t o the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down be cause of a low battery c o ndition. Y ou can return to your p revio us working environment i m mediately when you turn on the computer .
Users Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted If y ou h ave t o interrupt your work, you are able to t urn off the powe r without exiting fr om your sof t ware by placing the computer into Sl eep Mo d e.
Users Manual 3-10 Getting S tarted Executing Sleep Mode Y ou can enter Sleep Mode in one of t hree ways: Click St art then click the arrow button ( ) in the power managem e nt button ( ) and select Sleep from the menu.
Users Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted A hidden par ti tion is allocated on the hard disk drive for the Syst em Recovery Options. This partit i on stores files which can b e used to repair t he system in the event of a problem. The System Recovery Options feature is instal l ed on the hard disk when shipped from the facto ry .
Users Manual 3-12 Getting S tarted This section describes how to create Recovery Media. A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the h ard disk drive, and can be copi e d to DVD media by using the fol l owing steps : 1. Select either blank DVD media.
Users Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted A portion of the tot al hard disk dr ive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This partition stores files which can be used to restore pre-inst a lled software in the event of a problem.
Users Manual 3-14 Getting S tarted 1. Load the Recovery Discs into the opt ical disc drive and turn of f the computer's power . 2. While holding down F12 key on the keyboard , tu rn on your computer - when TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> appears, release the F12 key .
Users Manual 4-1 This chapter describes the basi c operations of your computer a nd highlights the precautions that should be taken wh e n using it. T o us e the T ouch Pad, simply t ouch and move your fingertip across it i n th e direction you want the on-sc reen pointer to go.
Users Manual 4-2 Operating Basic s The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM- based programs. Y ou can run either 1 2 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without an adapto r. A Ser i al A TA i n terface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM opera t ion.
Users Manual 4-3 Operating Basic s 2. Grasp the disc tray gently an d pull until it is ful l y opened. Figure 4-3 Pul ling the disc tray open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray .
Users Manual 4-4 Operating Basic s 4. Press the center of the CD/DVD gently until you feel it click into place on the center spindle. The d i sc should be slightly below the top of the spindle and flush with the spindle base. 5. Press the center of the di sc tray in order to close it - the tray wil l click into place when it is locked.
Users Manual 4-5 Operating Basic s 2. The CD/DV D media will extend slightly o ver t he sides of the disc tr ay in order that you can hold it . Grasp it carefully by it s edges and lift it vertically of f of the centr al spindle and out of the tr ay .
Users Manual 4-6 Operating Basic s Y ou can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write dat a to either CD-R, CD- R W , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-R W , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW , DVD-RAM, or DVD-R (Dual Layer) discs. TOSHIBA Dis c Creator and Corel DVD Mo v ieFactory are provided as writing softwar e with this computer .
Users Manual 4-7 Operating Basic s CD-R: T AIYO YUDEN CO., Lt d. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. Hitachi Maxell,Lt d. CD-RW : (Multi-Speed and High-S peed) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. CD-RW : (Ultra-Speed) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD.
Users Manual 4-8 Operating Basic s If the disc is poor in quality , or is d irty or damaged, wr iting or rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that yo u c heck a ll discs for dirt or d a mage before you use them.
Users Manual 4-9 Operating Basic s Since the disc is based on the DVD s tandard, it might be filled with dummy data if the wri tten data is less than about 1GB. Therefore, in these circumsta n ce, even if you write only a small amount of d ata, it might take additional time to fill in the dummy dat a.
Users Manual 4-10 Operating Basic s Install, r emove or connect external devices, i ncluding s uch items as a SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card, Memor y S tick/Memory S tick PRO, MultiMediaCard, USB device, extern al monitor , or an optical digita l device.
Users Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basic s Do not u se the 'Disc Backup' f uncti on of T OSHIBA Disc Creator in order to copy DVD V ideo or DVD-ROM ma t erial that has cop y right protection. DVD-RAM discs cann ot be backed up using the 'Disc Backup' funct i on of TOSHIBA Disc Creator .
Users Manual 4-12 Operating Basic s Data V erifica tion T o ve rify that dat a has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD/DVD you should follow the step s below before you begin the write/rewrit e process: 1. Select Settings for Each Mode Dat a CD/DVD in the Setting menu.
Users Manual 4-13 Operating Basic s 4. Add source from HD Disk by click Add V id eo files button to invoke browser dialog box. 5. Choose the source video then go to Ne x t page t o apply Menu. 6. After choose the menu templ a te, press Next button to go to Burning Page .
Users Manual 4-14 Operating Basic s Operate the computer fo r a ny other function, including using a mouse or T ouch Pad, o r closing/opening the d i splay panel. Bump or cause vibration to th e computer . Use the Mode contro l button and Audio/V ideo control button to reproduce music or v oi ce.
Users Manual 4-15 Operating Basic s Screen savers will not dis p lay while playing a mo vie in the "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER". The computer will also not go into Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mode or shut dow n while using "T OSHIBA DVD PLA YER".
Users Manual 4-16 Operating Basic s S tarting TOSHI BA DVD PLA YER Use the following procedure to st art "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER". 1. Insert an DVD -Video in th e DVD Super M ulti drive while Win dows ® 7 is running. Whe n an DVD-Video di s c is set in the DVD drive, the following application selection screen may a p pear .
Users Manual 4-17 Operating Basic s 7. If your CD's or DVD' s become dusty or dirty , wi pe them with a clean dry cloth from t he center hole ou twards - do not wipe i n a circular direction.
Users Manual 4-18 Operating Basic s T o launch V olume Mixer , follow the step s below . 1. Locate the Speaker ic on on the task tray . 2. Right-click the Speaker icon on the t ask tray . 3. Select Open V olume Mixer fro m the menu. Click the Device button to display available playback devices.
Users Manual 4-19 Operating Basic s Speak er Configuration Click the playback button to confirm the internal speakers or the headpho ne sound is coming from the right direction. Sound Effe cts This section explains how to select various sound eff ects.
Users Manual 4-20 Operating Basic s Figure 4-7 W eb Camera 1. Microphone 2. Web Camera 3. Web Camera LED Please unstick the p ro tective plastic-f i lm before using the We b Camera. Do not point the web c amera directly at the sun. Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens.
Users Manual 4-21 Operating Basic s TOSHIBA W e b Camera Application is pre -conf igured to start when y ou turn on Windows 7; if you need to restart it go to St art All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities Web Camera Application .
Users Manual 4-22 Operating Basic s This feature uses a face ve rification library to verify the face da ta of users when they log in Windows. The use r can thus avoid having to ent er a password or th e like, which makes the login process easier .
Users Manual 4-23 Operating Basic s T ake a picture for facial verification purposes, and register the d ata needed when you log in. T o register the data needed when y ou log in, follow the steps as described b elow: 1. T o launch this utility , click Star t All Programs T OSHIBA Utilities Face Recognition .
Users Manual 4-24 Operating Basic s 12. The Management screen is displayed. The registered account name will be displ ayed. Clicking on it will cause the captured image of your face to b e displayed on the lef t. Delete image dat a , account informat io n, and personal reco rd data created during registration.
Users Manual 4-25 Operating Basic s 6. Windows W elcome screen will be displayed, an d will be logged in automatically to Windows. 1:1 Mod e Login scre en 1. T urn on the computer . 2. The Select Tiles screen wil l be displayed. 3. Select S tart face recogn i tion ( ).
Users Manual 4-26 Operating Basic s T elecommunicati on r e gulations vary from on e region to another , so you will need to make sure the i n ternal modems s ettings are correct for the region in which it will be used. T o select a region, f ollow the steps as det ailed below: 1.
Users Manual 4-27 Operating Basic s Location list for region sel ection Displays a sub-menu appe a rs which details lo cation information. Open dialo g box, if t he modem and T elephony Current Location regio n code do n ot match Displays a warning if the cur re nt settings for both region c ode and telephony location are different.
Users Manual 4-28 Operating Basic s 2. Plug the other end of the m o dular cable into a telephone j ack. Figure 4-9 Connec t ing the int ernal modem T o disconnect the modular cable, follow the steps as det ai led below: 1. Pinch the lever on the plug i n the telephone jack and pull it ou t from within the connector .
Users Manual 4-29 Operating Basic s 1. Click St art Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Connect to a n etwork . 2. Choose a wireless net wo rk from the available c onnection window and click Connect . 3. Follow the wizard.
Users Manual 4-30 Operating Basic s The computer has b u ilt-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabit s per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Etherne t LAN (100 megabits p er second, 100BASE-TX).
Users Manual 4-31 Operating Basic s Figure 4-10 Connec ting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the c a ble into a LAN hub connector or route r . Check with your LAN admini s trator and hardwa re or softw a re vendor before using or configuri ng a network connection.
Users Manual 4-32 Operating Basic s Some models include 1 cleaning cloth. The cleaning cloth can b e u sed to w i pe awa y dust and fingerprints fr om the keyboard and p a lm rest area of your computer .
Users Manual 4-33 Operating Basic s Always use a suit able carry case when transporting the computer . When car ry ing y o ur com p uter , be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything. Do not carry your compute r by holding any of its protrudi n g elements.
Users Manual 5-1 The computer's keyboard l ayouts are compatibl e with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing s ome keys in combination, a ll of the 104/105-key enhanced keyboa rd functions can be perf ormed on the computer .
Users Manual 5-2 The Keyboar d The function keys (not to b e confused with the spec i al FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of your keyboard - these keys function dif ferently from other keys.
Users Manual 5-3 The Keyboar d Press FN + F10 or FN + F1 1 to access the compute r' s integrated keypad . When ac tivated, t he keys with grey markings on their bottom ed ge bec o me either numeric keyp ad keys ( FN + F1 1 ) or cursor control keys ( FN + F10 ).
Users Manual 5-4 The Keyboar d Sleep : Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep mode. Hibernate : Pressing FN + F4 switches the sys te m to Hibernate mode. Output : Pressing FN + F5 changes the acti v e display device. Brightness (Down) : Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computer's display panel br i ghtness in individual step s .
Users Manual 5-5 The Keyboar d Zoom: Pressing FN + Sp ace changes the display resolution. TOSHIB A Z ooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on t he d esktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows.
Users Manual 5-6 The Keyboar d Y our computer's keyboard does not hav e a separate n umeric keyp ad but includes a nume ri c k eypad overlay which functi on s like one - t his i s located in the center of the key b oard with the relevan t keys having grey letters at their front edge.
Users Manual 5-7 The Keyboar d While using the overla y , you can te mporarily access the normal k eyboard functions without havi n g to turn the overlay of f: 1. Hold FN and press any oth er key - th is ke y will operate as if the overlay were of f.
Users Manual 6-1 The computer's power re s ources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapte r gives deta ils on making the most effe c tive use of these resources i n cluding charging and changing batteries, tips fo r s aving battery power , and power-up modes.
Users Manual 6-2 Power and P o wer-up Mode s T able 6-1 Power conditi ons continued As shown in the below t able, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator al e rt you to the computers operating capa bilit y and battery charge sta tu s.
Users Manual 6-3 Power and P o wer-up Mode s Check the DC IN indicator to determi n e the power status with the AC adaptor connected - t h e following indicator conditions should be noted: Check t .
Users Manual 6-4 Power and P o wer-up Mode s The Real T ime Clock (RTC) battery provides pow e r for the internal real time clock and calendar fun c tion and also mai n tains the system configuration while the compute r i s turned off.
Users Manual 6-5 Power and P o wer-up Mode s The battery pac k is a vital component of po rtable c o mputing and, as s u ch, taking proper care of it will help ensure a longer operating time on batt e ry power as well as deliver a longer life fo r yo u r battery pack.
Users Manual 6-6 Power and P o wer-up Mode s Ti me The following table shows the approximate time required to fully c harge a discharged battery . Battery ch arging notice The battery may not begin.
Users Manual 6-7 Power and P o wer-up Mode s Repeat these steps t wo or three times until the batt ery recovers normal capac ity . Remaining battery powe r can be monitored using the following methods.
Users Manual 6-8 Power and P o wer-up Mode s When you turn of f your computer with fully charged batter ies, the batteries retain d a ta for the following approximate t i me periods.
Users Manual 6-9 Power and P o wer-up Mode s Please be aware tha t the battery pack is cla s sified as a consumable item. The operating life of the batte ry pack will g ra dually reduce thro u gh repeated charging and di s charging, and will need to be replaced w hen it reaches the end of it s operating life.
Users Manual 6-10 Power and P o wer-up Mode s 5. Slide the battery safety l ock towards the release ( ) posit i on to make the battery release latch m ovable. Figure 6-1 Rel easing the battery pa c k (1) 6. Slide and hold the battery re le ase latch (1) to disenga g e the battery pack and then remo v e it from the computer (2).
Users Manual 6-1 1 Power and P o wer-up Mode s T o inst a ll a battery , follow the steps as det ai led below: 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer (1 ). 2. Ensure that the battery p ack is securely in place and the battery safety lock (2) is in its position.
Users Manual 6-12 Power and P o wer-up Mode s The TOSHIBA Supervisor Pass word Utility provides two l evels of p assword security: User and Supervisor . T o star t t he utility , point t o or click the following items: Launch TOSHIBA Assist SECURE User Password Registered Click to register a pa ssword of up to 8 characters.
Users Manual 6-13 Power and P o wer-up Mode s 2. Enter the Password. 3. Press Enter . The computer has three power-u p modes: Hibernation (saves data in m emory to the har d disk) Sleep (po wer re .
Users Manual 7-1 This chapter explains how t o use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your compute r and how to set pas swords. TOSHIBA HW Se tu p allows you to configure settings for General, Password, Display , Boot Priority , Keyboar d , USB and LAN.
Users Manual 7-2 HW Setup an d Passwords Genera l This window displays the BIOS v e rsion and cont a ins two buttons: Setup This field displays BIOS V e rsion and date. Password User Pas sword This option allows you to set o r reset the user passw ord for power on.
Users Manual 7-3 HW Setup an d Passwords Not registered If t hey d o no t matc h, the fo llowi ng mes sage ap pears . Y ou must r epeat s tep 1. Incorrect Password!!! 4. Follow the sam e procedures de s cribed in the earlier s ec tion, How t o set the password, to s et a new user pa s sword.
Users Manual 7-4 HW Setup an d Passwords Keyboar d Wa k e-up o n Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Slee p mode, you can turn o n the comput e r by pressing any key . It is effective on l y for the internal keyboard and only when t he computer is in Sleep mode.
Users Manual 8-1 Optional devices can exp a nd the compute r's capab il ities and its versatility . This chapter describes th e connection or inst allation of the following devices: Cards/me m.
Users Manual 8-2 Optional Devic es The computer is equipp e d with a bridge media slot t ha t can accommoda t e some kinds of memory media wi th various memory capacities so tha t you can easily transfer data from devices, such as digita l cameras and Personal Digita l Assistants.
Users Manual 8-3 Optional Devic es Below is a simple explanat ion for distinguishing SD memory cards from SDHC memory cards. SD and SDHC memory card s appear the same externally . The logo on SD and SDHC memory cards is dif ferent, so pay careful attention to the logo when p urchasing.
Users Manual 8-4 Optional Devic es If you inst all a memory module that is not compatible with th e computer , the Power indicator will flash in the following ways: If there is an error in only Sl ot A or no m emory module i s inserted i n Slot A: repeatedly flashes amber twice, then green.
Users Manual 8-5 Optional Devic es 3. T urn the computer upside down and r emove the memory module cover . Figure 8-2 Re m oving the memory module cover 4.
Users Manual 8-6 Optional Devic es 5. Seat the memory module cover in place and secur e it with one screw . Figure 8-3 Seati ng the memory module co v er 6. Install the battery pack - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power -up Modes , if required.
Users Manual 8-7 Optional Devic es 5. Grasp the memory module by its edges and r e move it from the computer . 6. Seat the memory module cover in place and secur e it with one screw . 7. Install the battery pack - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power -up Modes , if required.
Users Manual 8-8 Optional Devic es Figure 8-4 USB floppy disk ette drive USB connector Insert this connector into one of the free USB ports of your computer . Disk-In-Use Indicator This indicator glows when the floppy diskett e is being accessed. Floppy diskette slot Insert a flo ppy diskette into this slot.
Users Manual 8-9 Optional Devic es The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and connect s to one of the computer's USB port s. Connecti ng the USB flop p y diskette drive T o connect the drive, plug t h e floppy diskette drive's USB connector into one of the computer's f ree USB ports.
Users Manual 8-10 Optional Devic es An external analog monit or can be connected to the com puter's external monitor port, with the c o mputer supporting W UXGA video mode. In order to connect a monitor , follow the s teps as det ailed below: 1.
Users Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devic es 1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port of the HDMI device. Figure 8-7 Connecting the HDMI out port 2.
Users Manual 8-12 Optional Devic es T o view video on the HDMI de vice, be sure to co nfigure the following settings otherwise you may fi n d that nothing is displayed. T o select the display mode, follow the steps as detaile d below: 1. Click St art and click Control Panel .
Users Manual 8-13 Optional Devic es Using RE GZA Link (PC Contr ol) T oshiba notebooks with REGZA Li nk include a T oshiba utilit y dedicated to take adva n tage of i ts cap abilities which can allow you to: Use the TV remote control to out p ut the computer screen onto the TV screen.
Users Manual 9-1 TOSHIBA ha v e designed this computer f or durability , however , should problems occur you are abl e to use the procedures detailed in th i s chapter to help determine the c a use. All users should become f amiliar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problem s fr om occurring in the first place.
Users Manual 9-2 Tr oubleshooting Y ou s hould always con sider the simpl es t solution firs t - the i t ems detailed in this checklist are easy to fix and yet may cause what appears to be a seriou.
Users Manual 9-3 Tr oubleshooting Do you hear any beep s? If so, how ma ny , are they long or s hort, and are they high pitched or low pitched? In addition, is the computer making any unusual noises? W rite down what you hear . Record your observations s o you can describe them in de tail to your reseller , dealer or service provider .
Users Manual 9-4 Tr oubleshooting When the comput er does not start properly , check the following ite m s: Self T est Power Sources Power-on Password While booting up the compu ter , self test is executed automatically and the following will be displayed: This message remains on th e screen for a few seconds.
Users Manual 9-5 Tr oubleshooting Overhea ti ng powe r down If the processor's te m perature reaches an unac ceptably high level wi th either setting, the com puter will automatically shut down to prevent any damage - in this inst ance all unsaved data in memory will b e lost.
Users Manual 9-6 Tr oubleshooting Batter y If you suspect a problem with the battery , you should check the sta tus of the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator . Please refer to Chapte r 6, Power and Power-u p Modes for more information on these indicators, together with genera l battery operation.
Users Manual 9-7 Tr oubleshooting Real T ime Clock Keyboard problems can be caus ed by the setup and configuration of the computer - please r ef er to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further information.
Users Manual 9-8 Tr oubleshooting Problem Procedure No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority , an d to make sure it is not set for output to an external monitor . Markings appear o n the LCD screen. These marks may have c ome from conta c t with the keyboard, o r T ouch Pad while the display ha s been c l osed.
Users Manual 9-9 Tr oubleshooting Slow performance The files on the hard disk d rive may be fragmented - in this ins tance you should r u n the disk Defragmentation uti lity to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive.
Users Manual 9-10 Tr oubleshooting For further informat i on, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Ma ke sure t he driv e's disc tra y is secu rely clos ed - pre ss it gent ly i nto th e com puter unti l it c licks i nto pla ce.
Users Manual 9-1 1 Tr oubleshooting USB flo ppy diskett e drive The USB floppy diskette dri ve is available only as an o ption. For further informat i on, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . For further informat i on, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices .
Users Manual 9-12 Tr oubleshooting For further informat i on, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . For further informat i on, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . If you are using a USB mouse, you s hould also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter , and the do c umentation supplied with your mouse.
Users Manual 9-13 Tr oubleshooting T ouch Pad Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to pointing device operation In this insta nc e the system might be busy - T ry moving the mouse aga in after waiti n g a short while.
Users Manual 9-14 Tr oubleshooting USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation In this insta nc e the system might be busy - T ry moving the mouse aga in after waiti n g a short while.
Users Manual 9-15 Tr oubleshooting In addition to the information in this section, please also re f er to the documenta t ion supplied with your USB de vice. Please also ref e r to Chapter 8 , Optional Devices , for further i n formation on installing and rem oving memory modules.
Users Manual 9-16 Tr oubleshooting In addition to the information in this section, please also re f er to the documenta t ion supplied with y our audio device. An error will occur if a memory module is inserted into Slot B while no memory module is inserted in Slot A.
Users Manual 9-17 Tr oubleshooting Please a lso refer to Chapter 8, O p tional De vices , and to the document ation supplied with your moni tor for further information. Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume con t rol. T urn the dial clockwise to increase t h e volume and turn it counter-c l ockwise to decrease the volume.
Users Manual 9-18 Tr oubleshooting No display T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor . Press the FN + F5 hot key in order to c hange the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal display pane l only .
Users Manual 9-19 Tr oubleshooting Y ou place a call, but a connection cant be made Make sure that the settings ar e correct within your communication application. After making a call you cant hear a ring Ensure that the communication application's tone or pulse dialling selection featu re is set correctly .
Users Manual 9-20 Tr oubleshooting If the following procedures d o not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer t o Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Cannot access Wireless LAN Make sure the computers wireless communication switch i s set to on.
Users Manual 9-21 Tr oubleshooting If you require any additional he l p using your computer or if you are having problems operating the compute r, y ou may need to conta c t T O SHIBA for additional technical assist ance.
Users Manual 9-22 Tr oubleshooting If you are still unable to solve t h e problem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to T O SHIBA at the nearest locat i on listed below: Out side of Europe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA Aus t ralia Pty Ltd .
Users Manual 10-1 This chapter slates the Disclaimer(s ) information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performanc e Disclaimer .
Users Manual 10-2 Disclaimers Under some conditions, your compu ter product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal protective feat ure designed to re d uce the risk of lost data or dam a ge to the product when u s ed outside recom mended conditions.
Users Manual 10-3 Disclaimers Battery life may vary con s iderably depending on produ ct mode l, configuration, applica t ions, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the na t ural performance variations produced by the design of individual components.
Users Manual 10-4 Disclaimers The actual transmission sp e ed will be lower than the the o retical maximum speed. New wirel e ss network adapter "AR9281, AR9283, AR9285, and R TL8191SE" supports IEEE802.1 1b/g/draft-n but does not support IEEE02.
Users Manual Appendixes-1 Appen dixes T able of Conte nt s Appe ndix A Spe cific ations 1 Appe ndix B Disp lay Co ntrolle r 1 App endi x C V .90/V .
Users Manual A-1 This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specificatio n s. Operating Non-operatin g Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C Relative humidity 20% to 80% 10% t.
Users Manual A-2 The ability of this fe a ture is depending on the model you p urchased. Network control unit (NCU) T y pe of NCU AA T y pe of line T elephone line (analog only) T y pe of dialing P.
Users Manual B-1 The display controller interpret s software commands into hardwar e commands that turn pa rti cular pixels on o r off. A high-resolution ext ernal monitor connected to the com p uter can display up to 2048 horizont al and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors.
Users Manual C-1 The TOSHI BA internal modem uses V .90 technology . The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56Kb ps (kilobit s per second) when connected to an Internet service pro vider that supports V .
Users Manual C-2 T able Result codes for a V .90 connection *EC stands for the Error Control me thod, which appears only whe n the extended result codes configurat io n option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbol s, depending on th e error contr o l method used.
Users Manual C-3 -V90=* V .90 Dial Line Rate -V90 sets th e maximum V .90 downstream that the modem attempts t o connect -V90=0 V .90 disabled -V90=1 V .
Users Manual D-1 This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless L AN network up and running, with a minimum of p a rameters. Form Factor Mini Card Compa ti bility IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANS Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by t h e Wi-Fi Alliance.
Users Manual D-2 Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may v ary ac cording to: Country/region where the p roduct was purchased T ype of product Wireless communication is of ten subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wirel ess networking products have been designed for operation in the licens e -free 2.
Users Manual D-3 T able Wireless IEEE 8 02.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision B and G) When installing Wireless LAN car ds, th e channel configuration is man a ged as follows: For wireless clients th a t .
Users Manual D-4 T able Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 C hannels Sets (Revi s ion A) Frequency Range Cha n nel ID 5150-58 5 0 MHz Note 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 100 550.
Users Manual D-5 *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries/Reg i ons for use for the countries/regions that in whic h these channels c an be used. *3 These channels are available to A/B/G combo ty pe only . *4 Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only .
Users Manual E-1 The AC input plug of power cord must be comp atible with various international AC power o utlets. Power cord s need to meet the local standar d s and the specificati o ns listed as below: Length: Minimum 1.7 meters Wire size: Minimum 0.
Users Manual E-2 In Europe, two conductor s power cord must be VDE ty pe, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conducto rs power cord must be VDE type, H05VV -F .
Users Manual E-3 USA Australia Europe United Kingdom Canada China.
Users Manual Glossary - 1 The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for ref e rence. Abbreviations AACS: advanced access content syst e m AC: Alte.
Users Manual Glossary - 2 Glossary IDE: integrated drive elect ro nics IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Eng ineers I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data As s ociation IRQ: interrupt re.
Users Manual Glossary - 3 Glossary analog signal: A signal whose charac t eristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in prop o rtion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted.
Users Manual Glossary - 4 Glossary cache memory: A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quic k access. Accessing dat a from cache is fas ter than a ccessing it from t he computer's main memory . See also L1 cache, L2 cache.
Users Manual Glossary - 5 Glossary Composite Video (YUV): A st andard v ideo signal used t o transmit images, e.g. from a VCR to a TV . computer program: A set of instructions written for a c o mputer that enable it to achieve a desired result .
Users Manual Glossary - 6 Glossary disk drive: The device that ran domly accesses informati o n on a disk and copies it to the computer° ¶ s memory . It also writes data from memory to the disk. T o accomplish these tasks, the unit p hysically rotates the di sk at high speed pa s t a read-writ e head.
Users Manual Glossary - 7 Glossary enable: T o turn on a computer option. See also disable. erase: See delete. escape: 1) A code (ASCII code 2 7), signaling the computer that what follows are commands; used wit h peripheral devices such a s printers and modems.
Users Manual Glossary - 8 Glossary hard d isk: A storage device composed of a rigid platt e r or platters t hat c an be magnetically coded with data. Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes an d are used for long-term sto rage of programs an d dat a.
Users Manual Glossary - 9 Glossary K: T aken from t he Gr eek wo rd k ilo, m eani ng 100 0; of ten u sed a s equi valen t to 1024, or 2 raise d to th e 10t h p ower . See a lso b yte an d kil obyte. keyboard: An input device co n taining switches that ar e activated by manually pressing marked k eys.
Users Manual Glossary-10 Glossary mode: A method of operation, for example, the Shut Down Mo d e, Sleep Mode or the Hibern a tion Mode. modem: Derived from modulator/demodulator , a device that con.
Users Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary P AL: P AL (Phase Alter nating Line) is the dominant video and broadc a sting standard in Europe. pa rity: 1) The symmetrical r el ationship between two parameter values (integers) both o f which are either on or off; odd or even; 0 o r 1.
Users Manual Glossary-12 Glossary Random Access Memory (RAM): V olatile memory that can be written to as well as read. V olatile her e means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer . This type of memory is used for your computer's main memory .
Users Manual Glossary-13 Glossary system di sk: A diskette that contains the op era ting syst e m files needed to start the co mputer . Any diskette can be fo rm atted as a system disk. A system disk is also called a "bootabl e disk", "boot disk" or a "startup disk.
Users Manual Index-1 AC adaptor , 1-5 additional, 1- 15 connecting, 3-2 DC IN 19V jack, 2 -5 ASCII charact ers, 5-7 Battery charging, 6-5 extending b attery life, 6-8 indicator, 2 -11, 6-2 Monitori.
Users Manual Index-2 Hard disk drive automatic po wer off, 1-9 HDMI, 8-10 Heat dispers al, 1-10 Hibernation M ode, 1-10 Hot keys, 1-9 Brightness (Do wn), 5-4 Brightness (Up), 5-4 Hibernate, 5-4 Loc.
Users Manual Index-3 USB, 1-5 Power conditions, 6-1 Hibernation M ode, 3-7 indicator, 6-3 panel power on/ off, 6-13 Shut Down m ode (Boot M ode), 3-7 Sleep Mode, 3-9 system auto of f, 6-13 turning .
Users Manual Index-4 Video RAM, 1 -4 Volume contro l, 2-2 Web Camera, 1-6 Wireless communica tion, 4-28 indicator, 4 -29 Wireless LAN, 1-6, 4-28 problems, 9-20.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba PRO L450 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 PRO L450 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba PRO L450 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba PRO L450 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba PRO L450, 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 PRO L450.
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 PRO L450. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba PRO L450 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.
