Toshiba Portege R830 Manual
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If you need assistance:
❖Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
❖Toshiba Customer Support Center
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 178 in this guide.
Portégé® R830 Series
User’s Guide
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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. Wash hands after handling.
Model: Portégé® R830 Series
Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and
Associated Software Warranty
The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/or
ReWritable optical disc drive(s) and associated software, among the most
advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology,
you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable
user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail
to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or
suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
INC. (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT
WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA,
ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS,
PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR
REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
Protection of Stored Data
For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data
stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible
failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR
LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF
THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE
DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR
TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM
WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR
TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE
FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.
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Critical Applications
The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.”
“Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications,
connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear
facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to
injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS
DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL
APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A
CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME
FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.
FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
❖Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❖Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❖Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
❖Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this
equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not
recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's
ports. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by
Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
NOTE
NOTE
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Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public
utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for
information.
Telephone Company Procedures
The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can.
In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in
their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your
service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you
notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain
uninterrupted service.
If Problems Arise
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company
will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be
required. But if advanced notice is not practical, the telephone company will
notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited
warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America
Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the
Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or
Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273. If the equipment is causing harm to
the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect
the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Disconnection
If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its
present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.
Fax Branding
The following information is only applicable if your computer has the capability
to send and receive fax transmissions.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any
person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to
send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or
bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date
and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other
individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending
machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number
provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges
exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)
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In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax
software instructions installed on this computer.
Alarm Equipment
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone
line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm
equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment,
consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
1NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment
Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to
be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.
The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions
may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative
designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to
this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water
pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves,
but should contact the spection authority, or appropriate electric in
electrician, as appropriate.
2The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar
to the following:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device can be found on the
label affixed to your computer.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each
terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of
terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination
on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to
the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the
devices does not exceed 5.
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3The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this
equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.
Wireless Interoperability
The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be
interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:
❖The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined
and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
❖The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi
®) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED” logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio
frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth and
Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a
less than optimal network performance or even lose your network
connection.
If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your
Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device.
Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site
http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or
pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to
5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for
frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35
GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause
interference with and/or damage this device.
The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802.11a radio
device.
NOTE
NOTE
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Wireless LAN and Your Health
Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices
however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless
devices like for example mobile phones.
Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio
frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless
LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect
the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels
and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive
research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted
by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the
organization. These situations may for example include:
❖Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or
❖In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or
services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a
specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for
authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is
far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the
TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that
the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. The
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Regulatory Information
The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user
documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the
following radio frequency and safety standards.
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Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located
or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada
limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from
Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device shall not be
co-located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this
device.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
L’ utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne
doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s’il est susceptible de
compromettre son fonctionnement.
The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the
Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be
operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.
Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet
d’une licence, il doit etre utilize a l’interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres
afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne
d’emission) est installe a l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to
5.25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used
indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for
harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35
GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause
interference with and/or damage this device.
The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802.11a radio
device.
NOTE
NOTE
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EU Declaration of Conformity
TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards:
This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European
Directives. The party responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) Directive Information
The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Directive is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health
through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste
management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse. This Directive requires
producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European
Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a
crossed-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. If the product’s battery or
accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg),
and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the
chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear
below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery.
In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes
to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and
recycling. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not
apply to end users in other countries such as the United States.
Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with
design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate
worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products.
Please contact your local government for applicable laws and regulations
governing the disposal of this product. For information on how to trade-in or
recycle your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com.
Supplementary
Information:
*The product complies with the
requirements of the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC.
Pb, Hg, Cd
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VCCI Class B Information
Modem Warning Notice
This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem.
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan-
European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network
(PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different
countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance
of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
In the event of problems, y pment supplier in the first ou should contact your equi
instance.
Taiwan
The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio
communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and
regulations.
Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference
from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio
emission electric machinery.
Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency
electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the
frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the
original design.
Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect
aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In the event
interference is caused, the use of such electric machinery shall be
immediately discontinued. Operation of such products can be resumed
only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference.
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Using this Equipment in Japan
In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second
generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment
overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and
specified low-power radio station).
1. Sticker
Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.
2. Indication
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
12.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
2DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.
OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation.
3The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.
4This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from
2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz.
It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems.
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
12.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
2FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation.
3The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m.
The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the
same range as industrial devices, scientific devices, medical
devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed
specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification
systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations).
1. Before using this equipment, ensure that it does not interfere with
any of the equipment listed above.
2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations,
promptly change the frequency being used, change the location
of use, or turn off the source of emissions.
3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference
caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.
2.4DSOF4
(1) (2) (3)
(4)
2.4FH1
(1) (2) (3)
(4)
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4This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to
2,483.5 MHz.
3. TOSHIBA Direct PC
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048
Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850
Fax: 03-3457-4868
Device Authorization
This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and
the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the
device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system
radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications
Business Law of Japan.
The name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on
the computer
Approved by both the JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT and the TELECOM
ENGINEERING CENTER
The following restrictions apply:
❖Do not disassemble or modify the device.
❖Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.
❖5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only.
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in
your computer. Not all devices are available on all models.
Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Centrino® Wireless
Advanced-N + WiMAX™ 6150 and 6250 Series
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the country/region in
the following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
Austria Belgium Brazil
Bulgaria Cyprus Czech Republic
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WiMAX™ connectivity requires a WiMAX™ enabled device and
subscription to a WiMAX™ broadband service. WiMAX™ connectivity
may require you to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost.
Availability of WiMAX™ is limited, check with your service provider for
details on availability and network limitations. Broadband performance and
results may vary due to environment factors and other variables.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS:
WiMAX™ connectivity requires a WiMAX™ enabled device and
subscription to a WiMAX™ broadband service. WiMAX™ connectivity
may require you to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost.
Availability of WiMAX™ is limited, check with your service provider for
details on availability and network limitations. Broadband performance and
results may vary due to environment factors and other variables.
Intel® wireless WiMAX™ adapters are engineered, manufactured, tested,
and quality checked to ensure that they meet all necessary local and
governmental regulatory agency requirements for the regions that they are
designated and/or marked to ship into. In many instances Intel
® is required
to provide test data to prove regional and local compliance to regional and
governmental regulations before certification or approval to use the product
is granted. Intel's wireless WiMAX™ EEPROM, firmware, and software
driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect radio
operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance (EMC).
These parameters include, without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage,
channel scanning, and RF exposure.
Denmark Estonia Finland
France Germany Greece
Hungary India Ireland
Italy Japan Jamaica
Kazakhstan Korea Latvia
Lithuania Luxemburg Malta
Malaysia Mexico Netherlands
Nicaragua Peru Philippines
Poland Portugal Romania
Russia Saudi Arabia Slovakia
Slovenia South Africa Spain
Sweden Taiwan Ukraine
United Kingdom USA
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For these reasons Intel® cannot permit any manipulation by third parties of
the software provided in binary format with the wireless WiMAX™
adapters (e.g., the EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you use any
patches, utilities, or code with the Intel
® wireless WiMAX™ adapters that
have been manipulated by an unauthorized party (i.e., patches, utilities, or
code (including open source code modifications) which have not been
validated by Intel®), (i) you will be solely responsible for ensuring the
regulatory compliance of the products, (ii) Intel
® will bear no liability,
under any theory of liability for any issues associated with the modified
products, including without limitation, claims under the warranty and/or
issues arising from regulatory non-compliance, and (iii) Intel
® will not
provide or be required to assist in providing support to any third parties for
such modified products.
Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless WiMAX™ adapters to be
"modules", and accordingly, condition system-level regulatory approval
upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the antennas and
system configuration do not cause the EMC and radio operation to be non-
compliant.
Approved Countries/Regions for the Wireless WAN (3G)
module PA3759U-1MCM
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/
regions in the following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
Wireless WAN and Your Health
Wireless WAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless WAN devices
however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless
devices like for example mobile phones.
Because Wireless WAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio
frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless
WAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect
the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels
and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive
research literature.
Canada USA
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In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless WAN may be restricted
by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the
organization. These situations may for example include:
❖Using the Wireless WAN equipment on board airplanes, or
❖In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or
services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a
specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for
authorization to use the Wireless WAN device prior to turning on the equipment.
TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of the devices included with this equipment, or the
substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than
specified by TOSHIBA.
The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification,
substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
The total radiated energy from all the antennas connected to the Wireless WAN
adapter, the Bluetooth® module, and the Wireless LAN cards conforms to the
FCC limit of the SAR (radio frequency exposure) requirement regarding 47 CFR
Part 2 section 1093.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card is far below
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA
Wireless WAN Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for
human contact during normal operation is minimized. The antenna(s) used
for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. Antenna(s) used in 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz
frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end
user.
Regulatory Information
The TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card must be installed and used in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user
documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the
following radio frequency and safety standards.
CE Compliance
CE Compliance does not apply to systems with Wireless WAN (3G) modules
installed.
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Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
Wireless WAN complies with RSS-129, RSS-133 Industry Canada.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located
or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada
limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from
Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device shall not be
co-located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this
device.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1)
il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est
susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the
Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be
operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.
Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet
d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l'interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres
afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne
d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence.
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to
5.25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used
indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for
harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35
GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause
interference with and/or damage this device.
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Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi®
Link 5100/5300 Series and the Intel® Centrino® Wireless
N1000 (ABGn) Series
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the
following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following
table.
Andorra Argentina CNC:
533AN_HMW: “CNC C-6367”
533AN_MMW: “CNC C-6366”
512AN_HMW: “CNC C-6373”
512AN_MMW: “CNC C-6374”
Australia
Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain
Belgium Bermuda Bosnia
Brazil Bulgaria Caicos Islands
Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands
Chile China Colombia
Costa Rica Croatia Curacao, Netherlands
Antilles
Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark
Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador
Egypt Estonia Falkland Islands
Finland France French Guinea
French Polynesia Germany Ghana
Gibraltar Greece Guadeloupe
Guam Guatemala Herzegovina
Honduras Hong Kong Hungary
Iceland India Indonesia
Ireland Israel Italy
Japan Jordan Kenya
Kuwait Latvia Lebanon
Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxemburg
Malawi Malaysia Malta
Martinique Mayotte Mexico
Monaco Montenegro Montserrat
Morocco Netherlands New Caledonia
New Zealand Nicaragua Norway
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Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi®
Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW Series
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the
following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the
following table.
Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros® Wireless Wi-Fi®
Link AR5B95 Series
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the
following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following
table.
Paraguay Peru Philippines
Poland Portugal Puerto Rico
Qatar Réunion Romania
Russia Saint Martin Saipan
San Marino Saudi Arabia Serbia
Singapore Slovakia Slovenia
South Africa South Korea Spain
Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland
Tahiti Taiwan Turkey
Turk Islands Ukraine UAE
(United Arab Emirates)
United Kingdom Uruguay USA
Vatican Venezuela Vietnam
Virgin Islands Zimbabwe
Canada USA
Albania Argentina CNC:
693 GI/2007
3655 GI/2007
Australia
Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain
Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia
Bosnia Brazil Brunei
Bulgaria Cambodia Canada
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Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in
European Community Countries
Chile China Colombia
Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic
Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador
Egypt El Salvador Estonia
Finland France Germany
Ghana Greece Guatemala
Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong
Hungary Iceland India
Indonesia Iraq Ireland
Italy Jamaica Japan
Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya
Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia
Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein
Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia
Malaysia Malta Mexico
Monaco Montenegro Mozambique
Nambia Nepal Netherlands
New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria
Norway Oman Pakistan
Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay
Peru Philippines Poland
Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar
Romania Russia Saudi Arabia
Senegal Serbia Singapore
Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa
South Korea Spain Sri Lanka
Sweden Switzerland Taiwan
Thailand Turkey UAE (United Arab
Emirates)
Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay
USA Venezuela Vietnam
Yemen Zimbabwe
België/
Belgique:
For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than
300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to
IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public
grounds over more than 300m. For registration and license please
contact IBPT/BIPT.
Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand
kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik
over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig.
Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.
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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 enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour
une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un
enregistrement auprès de l’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et
licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT.
Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for
procedure to follow.
Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht
genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise
abstimmen.
France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to 7 (2400 MHz and 2454
MHz respectively) may be used outdoors in France. Please contact
A.R.T. (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for applicable procedures to follow.
Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz
respectivement) doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France. Vous
pouvez contacter l’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications
(http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.
Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not
allowed.
È necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno.
Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire.
Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for
procedure to follow.
Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op
met verkoper voor juiste procedure.
European Community
Countries
5150-5250 MHz
Channels: 36, 40, 44,
48
Indoor Only
5250-5350 MHz
Channels: 52, 56, 60,
64
Indoor Only
5470-5725 MHz
Channels: 100, 104, 108, 112,
116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140
Indoor/Outdoor
Austria O x x
Belgium, France,
Switzerland/Liechtenstein
O O x
Denmark, Finland,
Germany, Greece,
Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, Sweden, UK
O O O
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O: allowed x: forbidden
❖To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless
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. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as
listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that
location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the
wireless network.
❖The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any
European Community country.
❖This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the
5 GHz bands in the European Community. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct
communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access
Point.
❖This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and
activated a radar detection feature required for European Community
operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of
the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any
radar system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation may result
in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The Access Point’s
radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free
of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible
for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly
configured for European Community operation.
Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8192E
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the
following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
Iceland, Spain O O O
Albania Argentina Australia
Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain
Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia
Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria
Cambodia Canada Chile
European Community
Countries
5150-5250 MHz
Channels: 36, 40, 44,
48
Indoor Only
5250-5350 MHz
Channels: 52, 56, 60,
64
Indoor Only
5470-5725 MHz
Channels: 100, 104, 108, 112,
116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140
Indoor/Outdoor
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Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8191SE
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the
following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
China Colombia Costa Rica
Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic
Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador
Egypt El Salvador Estonia
Finland France Germany
Ghana Greece Herzegovina
Honduras Hong Kong Hungary
Iceland India Indonesia
Ireland Israel Italy
Japan Jordan Kazakhstan
Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan
Latvia Lebanon Lesotho
Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg
Macedonia Malaysia Malta
Mexico Monaco Morocco
Mozambique Netherlands New Zealand
Nicaragua Norway Oman
Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea
Paraguay Peru Philippines
Poland Portugal Puerto Rico
Qatar Romania Saudi Arabia
Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic
Slovenia South Africa South Korea
Spain Sri Lanka Sweden
Switzerland Taiwan Thailand
Trinidad Turkey UAE (United Arab
Emirates)
United Kingdom Uruguay USA
Venezuela Vietnam Zimbabwe
Albania Argentina Australia
Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain
Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia
Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria
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Cambodia Canada Chile
China Colombia Costa Rica
Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic
Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador
Egypt El Salvador Estonia
Finland France Ghana
Germany Greece Herzegovina
Hong Kong Hungary Iceland
India Indonesia Ireland
Israel Italy Jamaica
Japan Jordan Kazakhstan
Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan
Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein
Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia
Malaysia Malta Mexico
Monaco Morocco Mozambique
Netherlands Antilles Netherlands New Zealand
Norway Oman Pakistan
Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay
Peru Philippines Poland
Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar
Romania Russia Saudi Arabia
Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic
Slovenia South Africa South Korea
Spain Sri Lanka Sweden
Switzerland Taiwan Thailand
Trinidad Tunisia Turkey
UAE (United Arab
Emirates)
Ukraine United Kingdom
Uruguay USA Venezuela
Vietnam Zimbabwe
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Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the
following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following
table.
Albania Algeria Argentina
Australia Austria Azerbaijan
Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium
Bolivia Bosnia Brazil
Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia
Canada Chile China
Colombia Costa Rica Croatia
Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark
Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt
El Salvador Estonia Finland
France Germany Ghana
Greece Guatemala Herzegovina
Honduras Hong Kong Hungary
Iceland India Indonesia
Ireland Israel Italy
Japan - Jate Japan - Teleco Jordan
Kazakhstan Kenya Kyrgyzstan
Kuwait Latvia Lebanon
Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania
Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia
Malta Mexico Monaco
Morocco Mozambique Netherlands
New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria
Norway Oman Pakistan
Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay
Peru Philippines Poland
Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar
Romania Russia Saudi Arabia
Senegal Serbia and Montenegro Singapore
Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa
South Korea Spain Sri Lanka
Sweden Switzerland Taiwan
Thailand Turkey Ukraine
UAE (United Arab
Emirates)
United Kingdom Uruguay
USA Venezuela Vietnam
Yemen Zimbabwe
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability
Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any
product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping
Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:
❖Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special
Interest Group.
❖Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The
Bluetooth Special Interest Group.
Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA
has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers
and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA
portable computers.
Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless
networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable
computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product
support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/
bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for
more information.
When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless
LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If
you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA,
always change the frequency, move your computer to the area outside of the
interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards
or more) or stop transmitting from your computer. Please contact TOSHIBA
computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/
computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the
United States for more information.
Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency
range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless
LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than
optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you
should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your
Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product
support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/
bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for
more information.
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Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth® wireless
technology)
Bluetooth® Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the
countries/regions in the following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following
table.
Argentina Australia Austria
Belgium Bulgaria Canada
Chile China Cyprus
Czech Republic Denmark Egypt
Estonia Finland France
Germany Greece Hong Kong
Hungary Iceland Ireland
Italy Japan Jordan
Korea Kuwait Latvia
Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania
Luxembourg Malta Netherlands
New Zealand Norway Oman
Peru Philippines Poland
Portugal Singapore Slovakia
Slovenia Spain Sweden
Switzerland Thailand UK
Uruguay USA Venezuela
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health
The products with Bluetooth
® wireless technology, like other radio devices, emit
radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices
with Bluetooth wireless technology however is much less than the
electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.
Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the
guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations,
TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers.
These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific
community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists
who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology
may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives
of the organization. These situations may for example include:
❖Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board
airplanes, or
❖In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or
services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a
specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for
authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to
turning on the equipment.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card
from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human
contact during normal operation is minimized.
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Regulatory statements
This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/
region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the
following:
European Union (EU) and EFTA
This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been
provided with the CE mark accordingly.
Canada — Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Taiwan
The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio
communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and
regulations.
Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference
from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio
emission electric machinery.
Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency
electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the
frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the
original design.
Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect
aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In the event
interference is caused, the use of such electric machinery shall be
immediately discontinued. Operation of such products can be resumed
only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference.
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Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the User’s Guide
carefully and keep it for your future reference.
Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. You
could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other
safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized
Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required.
Location of the Required Label
(Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may
vary.)
Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all
rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any
form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is
assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
©2010 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Export Administration Regulation
This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S.
Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the
U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly,
in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.
Notice
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any
product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY
OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING.
TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES
INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY
TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN
THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL
TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL
OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE
USE THEREOF.
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Contents
Introduction................................................................................ 40
This guide ...............................................................42
Safety icons ............................................................43
Other icons used...............................................43
Your computer’s features and specifications ....44
Other documentation ..............................................44
Service options .......................................................44
Chapter 1: Getting Started....................... ............. 45.....................
Selecting a place to work ........................................45
Setting up a work environment .........................45
Keeping yourself comfortable ...........................46
Precautions.......................................................46
Important information on your computer’s
cooling fan ..................................................48
Setting up your computer .......................................48
Connecting to a power source ................................49
Charging the main battery.......................................51
Using the computer for the first time ......................52
Opening the display panel .................................52
Turning on the power .......................................53
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Setting up your software...................................53
Registering your computer with Toshiba ................54
Adding optional external devices.............................54
Adding memory (optional)......................................54
Installing a memory module .............................55
Removing a memory module............................60
Checking total memory .....................................63
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive ....................63
Recovering to out-of-box state
(recommended recovery method)...............65
Recovering without changing the internal
storage drive partitions ...............................67
Recovering to a custom size partition...............70
Creating recovery DVDs/media .........................72
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media...............75
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ..........................77
Checking the internal storage drive operating
status................................................................78
Installing drivers and applications.....................79
Using the touch pad................................................79
Adjusting touch pad settings ............................82
Disabling or enabling the touch pad..................83
Using external display devices ................................83
Selecting video cables.......................................84
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible
television or display device .........................84
Connecting an external monitor or projector.....84
Directing the display output when you turn
on the computer .........................................85
Adjusting the quality of the external display......86
Using an external keyboard.....................................86
Using a mouse........................................................86
Connecting a printer ...............................................86
Setting up a printer ...........................................87
Turning off the computer ........................................87
Options for turning off the computer ................88
Using the Shut down command........................90
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Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........92
Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................95
Closing the display panel ..................................98
Customizing your computer’s settings....................98
Caring for your computer........................................98
Cleaning the computer......................................98
Moving the computer........................................99
Using a computer lock ......................................99
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics...............................................100
Computing tips .....................................................100
Using the keyboard ...............................................101
Character keys ...............................................102
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size
keyboard ...................................................102
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .......................................102
Function keys..................................................102
Special Windows® keys .................................103
Overlay keys ...................................................103
Starting a program................................................104
Starting a program from the Start menu.........105
Starting a program from Windows®
Explorer ....................................................105
Starting a program using the Search
programs and files field ............................106
Saving your work..................................................107
Printing your work ................................................108
Backing up your work ...........................................109
Restoring your work .......................................110
Using the optical disc drive...................................110
Optical disc drive components........................111
Inserting an optical disc .................................112
Playing an audio CD........................................114
Playing optical media......................................114
Recording optical media .................................114
Removing a disc with the computer on...........115
Removing a disc with the computer off ..........115
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Using external speakers or headphones..........141
Using the Web Camera .........................................142
Using an ExpressCard®.........................................143
Inserting an ExpressCard®..............................143
Removing an ExpressCard®............................143
Using the Memory card reader..............................144
Inserting memory media.................................144
Removing memory media...............................145
Using the eSATA/USB combo port........................146
Using the expansion port ......................................146
Chapter 5: Utilities....................................................................147
TOSHIBA Assist ....................................................148
Connect...........................................................149
Secure.............................................................150
Protect & Fix...................................................151
Optimize..........................................................152
TOSHIBA Application Installer...............................153
Setting passwords ................................................154
Using an instant password..............................154
Using a supervisor password..........................155
Using a user password ...................................156
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility.........................158
TOSHIBA Security Assist ......................................159
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility......................161
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ...........................162
Mouse Utility ........................................................163
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup.....................................164
TOSHBA Sleep Utility ............................................166
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility..................166
USB Sleep and Charge ....................................166
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge .....................168
Power supply mode settings...........................168
TOSHIBA Button Support......................................169
TOSHIBA Accessibility ..........................................170
Fingerprint Authentication Utility...........................171
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Fingerprint utility limitations ...........................171
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171
Fingerprint Logon ...........................................172
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint
reader .......................................................172
Fingerprint reader limitations..........................174
TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ...........................................175
TOSHIBA Service Station ......................................176
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor.................................176
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong....................................178
Problems that are easy to fix ................................178
Problems when you turn on the computer............179
The Windows® operating system is not
working...........................................................181
Using Startup options to fix problems ............182
Internet problems ...........................................183
The Windows® operating system can
help you....................................................183
Fixing a problem with Device Manager .................184
Checking device properties .............................184
Memory problems ................................................185
Power and the batteries ........................................185
Keyboard problems...............................................187
Display problems ..................................................187
Disk or storage drive problems.............................189
Error-checking ................................................189
Optical disc drive problems...................................190
Sound system problems .......................................191
ExpressCard® problems........................................192
ExpressCard® checklist ...................................192
Resolving ExpressCard® problems .................192
Printer problems...................................................194
Wireless networking problems..............................195
DVD operating problems.......................................197
Develop good computing habits ...........................198
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Data and system configuration backup in
the Windows® operating system...............199
If you need further assistance...............................203
Before you contact Toshiba ............................203
Contacting Toshiba .........................................204
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites..........................205
Toshiba’s worldwide offices..................................205
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards................................. 207
Hot Key Cards .......................................................207
Using the Hot Key Cards .................................208
Hot key functions..................................................209
Optical disk drive ............................................209
Volume Mute ..................................................210
Lock (Instant security)....................................211
Power plan .....................................................212
Sleep mode.....................................................213
Hibernation mode ...........................................214
Output (Display switch) .................................215
Display brightness ..........................................216
Disabling or enabling wireless devices............217
Disabling or enabling the touch pad................218
Cursor control overlay ....................................219
Numeric overlay..............................................219
Keyboard hot key functions ...........................220
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors..........................221
Glossary....................................................................................222
Index....................... ................237...................................................
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Introduction
Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia
computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and
entertainment can accompany you wherever you go.
Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR
® qualified. If the
model you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the ENERGY
STAR® logo on the computer and the following information
applies.
Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s
(EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this computer
to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management
options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable
operating environment and optimum system performance for both
AC power and battery modes.
To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power
Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15
minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. We recommend that you
leave this and other energy saving features active, so that your
computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can
wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button.
See the “Mobile Computing” section of the Toshiba User’s Guide
for more information on using power management settings to
conserve computer energy.
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Introduction
This guide
The product specifications and configuration information are
designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have
all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more
detailed information about the features and specifications on your
particular model, please visit Toshiba’s Web site at
pcsupport.toshiba.com.
While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to
ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product
specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options
availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most
up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay
current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit
Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.
This guide
This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic
procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows
® 7. You can:
❖Read the entire guide from beginning to end.
❖Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.
❖Use the table of contents and the index to find specific
information.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTENOTE
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Safety icons
Safety icons
This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to
avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries,
damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions
have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and
icons highlight these instructions as follows:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
Provides important information.
Other icons used
Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:
TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about
the computer.
HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.
DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the
text.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTENOTE
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Other documentation
Your computer’s features and specifications
Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible
configurations for an entire product Series. Your select model may
not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of
the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you
have selected all those features.
This information applies to all the features and icons described in
this guide.
Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on
your computer:
(Sample Illustration) System icons
Other documentation
Your computer comes with the following documentation:
❖An electronic version of the User’s Guide (this document)
❖A Quick Start Card
❖A Resource Guide
❖It may also contain guides for other programs that may come
with your system.
For accessory information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at
accessories.toshiba.com.
Service options
Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to
complement its standard limited warranty. Toshiba’s standard
limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and
conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com.
To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options
for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to
regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.
If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If Something
Goes Wrong” on page 178.
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter provides tips for using your computer effectively,
summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do
the first time you use your computer.
The “Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort,” that is shipped
with your computer, contains important safety information. Please
read the safety instructions carefully and make sure you fully
understand the instructions before you attempt to use your
computer in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily
injury, property damage, or damage the computer.
Selecting a place to work
Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of
circumstances and locations.
Setting up a work environment
Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the
computer and any other items you are using, such as a printer.
Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to
provide adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat. Read
the “Provide adequate ventilation” section in the “Instruction
Manual for Safety and Comfort” that is shipped with your
computer.
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Selecting a place to work
To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your
work area from:
❖Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.
❖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 air conditioner vents or heaters.
❖Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.
❖Liquids and corrosive chemicals.
Keeping yourself comfortable
The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included
with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up
your work environment and tips for working comfortably
throughout the day.
Precautions
Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of
use, and to withstand the rigors of travel. You should observe
certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the computer.
❖Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface
of the computer.
Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and
never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture.
Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire,
resulting in damage or serious injury. If any of these eventualities
should accidentally occur, immediately:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and
computer.
3. Remove the battery pack.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or
permanent damage to the computer.
Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to
an authorized service center.
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Selecting a place to work
❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface
of the computer.
❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged
contact to prevent heat injury to skin.
Read the “Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest
and skin” section in the “Instruction Manual for Safety and
Comfort” that is shipped with your computer.
Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to
drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could damage the
computer or cause system failure.
❖Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active.
Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to
a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash
media, the drive, or both.
❖Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate
strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers.
Information on some disks is stored magnetically. Placing a
magnet too close to a disk can erase important files.
Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp
it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you
could damage the disc and possibly lose data.
❖Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you receive via
email or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new
programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer
virus. You need a special program to check for viruses.
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Setting up your computer
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by
drawing outside air into the computer.
Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate
ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned
on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your
computer is in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following:
❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object.
❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,
such as an electric blanket or heater.
❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the
underside of the computer.
❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your
computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents
located at the underside of the computer.
Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system
failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting
in serious injury.
Read the “Provide adequate ventilation” section in the “Instruction
Manual for Safety and Comfort” that is shipped with your
computer.
The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer.
Setting up your computer
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and
including “Setting up your software” on page 53 before adding
external or internal components to your computer. These
components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard,
printer, memory, and an ExpressCard.
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to
be charged before you can use it.
To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the
AC adaptor. See “Connecting to a power source” on page 49.
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Connecting to a power source
Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or
damaging the surface.
Connecting to a power source
Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable
and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet,
or to charge the computer’s battery.
Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always
grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the
cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in
serious injury.
Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has
been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection.
Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in
serious injury.
Be careful if you use a multiple connector. An overload on one socket
could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious
injury.
Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your
computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided
with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by
TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of
an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage
to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no
liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or
charger.
(Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor
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AC adaptor
AC adaptor cord
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Connecting to a power source
To connect AC power to the computer:
1Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor.
(Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC
adaptor
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. Wash hands after handling.
2Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of the
computer.
(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the
computer
3Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet.
The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green.
Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
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Charging the main battery
The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of
the main battery’s current charge:
❖Glows amber while the main battery is being charged
(AC adaptor connected)
❖Glows green when the main battery is fully charged
❖Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery
is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the
computer or AC outlet
❖Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it
is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC
adaptor
If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main
battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the
AC power supply.
Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery
pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 129 for information
on replacing the main battery.
Charging the main battery
Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge
the battery.
To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power
source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows
green. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready
to power the computer.
Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the
computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a
time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the
battery.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when
your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor
to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer’s Power
Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that
reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the
battery to recharge.
Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications,
power management settings, and features used.
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Using the computer for the first time
Using the computer for the first time
The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it.
Opening the display panel
1Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the
display panel.
2Gently raise the panel.
3Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle.
(Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel
When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the
palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to
slowly open or close the display panel.
To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point
where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display
panel.
Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove
any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the
display panel.
Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you
turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large
number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using
high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear
on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT
manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on
the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will
deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen
technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the
screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness
of the screen while on battery power.
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Using the computer for the first time
Turning on the power
To turn on the computer:
1Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you
plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly
connected and ready.
2Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty.
3Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows
green.
(Sample Illustration) Turning on the power
The preinstalled operating system will load automatically.
When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the
power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
Setting up your software
When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the
power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows
appear, may vary according to your software setup choices.
The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides
you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
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Registering your computer with Toshiba
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba
to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers
applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed
by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at
http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All
Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to
complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights
under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty.
To register online, you must be connected to the Internet.
Adding optional external devices
Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends
setting up your software. See “Setting up your software” on page 53.
After starting your computer for the first time you may want to:
❖Add more memory (see “Adding memory (optional)” on
page 54)
❖Connect a mouse (see “Using a mouse” on page 86)
❖Connect an external keyboard (see “Using an external
keyboard” on page 86)
❖Connect an external monitor (see “Using external display
devices” on page 83)
❖Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on page 86)
❖Install an ExpressCard® (see “Using an ExpressCard®” on
page 143)
Adding memory (optional)
HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the
accessories information packaged with your system or visit
accessories.toshiba.com.
Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s
popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s
memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of
data.
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Adding memory (optional)
Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends
setting up your software. See “Setting up your software” on page 53.
Installing a memory module
Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on
the underside of the computer. You will need a small Phillips
screwdriver for this procedure.
If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s)
may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the
module(s) to cool to room temperature before replacing it. Avoid
touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before
they have cooled. Failure to follow these directions could result in
minor bodily injury.
To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a small Phillips
screwdriver that is in good condition.
Installing a memory module with the computer’s power on may
damage the computer, the module, or both.
The computer has two memory slots—Slot A and Slot B. You can
install one or two memory modules.
Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer
using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module
while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost
For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only
one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.
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Adding memory (optional)
If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3.
1Click Start.
(Sample Image) Shut down button
2Click the Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the
Start menu.
The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the
operating system, and then turns off.
3Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer,
including the AC adaptor.
4Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the
top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside
down on the cloth.
5Remove the main battery. For information on removing the
main battery, see “Removing the battery from the computer”
on page 129.
(Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
Shut down button
Start button
Memory module
Front of computer
slot cover
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6Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws
that secure the memory module slot cover.
(Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover
7Remove the memory module slot cover.
8Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can
retrieve them later.
Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle
the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static
electricity you may have built up.
Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the
computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory
access problems.
9Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic
packaging, without touching its connector.
10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the
computer.
If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by
performing steps 2 3- of “Removing a memory module” on page 60.
Back of computer
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Adding memory (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. If only
one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.
11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact
with its connector. Position the module toward the socket,
aligning the connector’s notch with the matching key in the
socket.
(Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket
12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot’s socket
at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface
of the computer).
(Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket
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13 Once the module’s connector is fully inserted into the socket,
press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the
module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches
should “snap” into place securely with the corresponding
cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches and cutouts do
not line up correctly, repeat steps 12 13- .
(Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module
Do not force the memory module into position. The memory
module should be completely inserted into the socket and level
when secured in place.
(Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot
For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only
one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.
14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the
screws.
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Adding memory (optional)
15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting
the main battery, see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 131.
16 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove the soft
cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer.
Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate
ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned
on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your
computer is in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following:
❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object.
❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,
such as an electric blanket or heater.
❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the
underside of the computer.
❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your
computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents
located at the underside of the computer.
Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system
failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting
in serious injury.
17 Reconnect the cables.
18 Restart the computer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module
installed for the computer to work.
You can now continue setting up the computer. When the operating
system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized
the additional memory module.
If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify
that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in
“Checking total memory” on page 63.
Removing a memory module
If you need to remove a memory module:
1Complete steps 1 8– in “Installing a memory module” on
page 55 to shut down the computer and open the memory
module slot cover.
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Adding memory (optional)
Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on.
You 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. In either of the above
cases, the Sleep configuration will not be saved.
The following screen may appear when you turn on the power:
If “Start Windows® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter.
If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press
Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at
which time Windows® should boot back up normally.
When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you may
need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the
drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support.
2Pull the latches away from the memory module.
The memory module pops up slightly.
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.
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Adding memory (optional)
3Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it
out of the slot.
(Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module
4Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the
screws.
5Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting
the main battery, see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 131.
6Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove the soft
cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer.
Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate
ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned
on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your
computer is in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following:
❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object.
❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,
such as an electric blanket or heater.
❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the
underside of the computer.
❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your
computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents
located at the underside of the computer.
Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system
failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting
in serious injury.
Slot B
Slot A
Back of computer
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Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
7Reconnect the cables.
8Restart the computer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module
installed for the computer to work.
Checking total memory
When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the
computer has recognized the change. To do this:
❖Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then
System.
The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is
displayed below the System heading.
If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn
off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover
(complete steps 1 8- in “Installing a memory module” on page 55),
and then check that the module is inserted completely into the
socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches.
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. If you
were trying to perform the action, click Continue; otherwise, click
Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again.
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
Your system may not have an optical disc drive. To purchase an
optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive,
visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.
Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you to recover
your internal storage drive if necessary.
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Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
❖During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly
recommended that your computer be connected to an external
power source via the AC adaptor.
❖The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing
your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on
the drive. See “Erasing the Internal Storage Drive” on page 77 for
more information.
❖When you restore your system, only the operating system files,
applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer
are restored. Any files that you created are not restored during
this process. Be sure to separately save the files you have
created to external media using Windows® Backup or another
backup program. For more information, see “Backing up your
work” on page 109.
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)
Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state deletes all
partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions.
Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the
recovery. For more information, see “Backing up your work” on
page 109.
During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your
computer be connected to an external power source via the AC
adaptor.
You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer
to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your computer’s
internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have
created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the
procedure below. To recover using the second method, see
“Restoring from recovery DVDs/media” on page 75.
To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your
computer’s internal storage drive:
1Make sure the computer is turned off.
2Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while
powering on the computer.
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3If your system offers a choice of Windows
® 7 32-bit or 64-bit
operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to step 4.
4A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is
executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to
continue.
(Sample Image) Warning screen
5When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a
process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default
Software and then click Next.
(Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
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6The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
Select Recover to out-of-box state.
(Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen
7Click Next.
A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data
will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your
work to external media before proceeding (see “Backing up
your work” on page 109).
8Click Next to begin the recovery.
When the process is complete, a message displays indicating
that the internal storage drive has been recovered.
9Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions
deletes all information stored on the C: drive. Be sure to save your
work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing
up your work” on page 109). If you have created other partitions
(for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any
information on them will not be affected.
During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly
recommended that your computer be connected to an external power
source via the AC adaptor.
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Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
You can recover the C: drive without affecting other partitions by
either using the utilities stored on your computer’s internal storage
drive or by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such
media. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure
below. To recover using the second method, see “Restoring from
recovery DVDs/media” on page 75.
To recover using the utilities on your computer’s internal storage
drive:
1Make sure the computer is turned off.
2Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while
powering on the computer.
3If your system offers a choice of Windows
® 7 32-bit or 64-bit
operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to step 4.
4A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is
executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to
continue.
(Sample Image) Warning screen
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5When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a
process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default
Software and then click Next.
(Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
6The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions.
(Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen
7Click Next.
A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data
on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure
to save your work to external media before proceeding (see
“Backing up your work” on page 109).
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8Click Next to begin the recovery.
When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating
that the C: drive has been recovered.
9Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
Recovering to a custom size partition
Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the
drive and all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save
your work to external media before executing the recovery. For more
information, see “Backing up your work” on page 109.
During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your
computer be connected to an external power source via the AC
adaptor.
The “Recover to a custom size partition” option restores your C:
drive to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify the size for
the C: partition. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the
utilities stored on your computer’s internal storage drive or using
recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover
using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover
using the second method, see “Restoring from recovery
DVDs/media” on page 75.
To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities on your
computer’s internal storage drive:
1Make sure the computer is turned off.
2Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while
powering on the computer.
3If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit
operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to step 4.
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4A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is
executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to
continue.
(Sample Image) Warning screen
5When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a
process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default
Software and then click Next.
(Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
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6The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
Select Recover to a custom size partition.
(Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen
7Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field
to set the partition size.
8Click Next.
A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data
will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your
work to external media before proceeding (see “Backing up
your work” on page 109).
9Click Next to begin the recovery.
When the process is complete, a message displays indicating
that the C: drive has been recovered.
10 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
Creating recovery DVDs/media
Your system may not have an optical disc drive. To purchase an
optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive,
visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.
It is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media.
If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become
corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your
recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive
fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive
from your recovery DVDs/media.
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When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system
files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer
are backed up to the external media and can be restored from this
media. Any files that you created are not backed up on the recovery
DVDs/media. You will need to separately back up the files you
created; for more information, see “Backing up your work” on
page 109.
When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will prompt
you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash
drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. The amount
of space required for storing the recovery files varies by computer
model. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space
you will need for storing your system’s recovery files.
To create recovery DVDs/media:
1Click Start, , All Programs My Toshiba, and then Recovery
Media Creator.
The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays.
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box
2Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down lists next to
“System Recovery Media” and “Application Discs,” depending
on the type of external media you want to use.
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Restoring from recovery DVDs/media
The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal
storage drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before
executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 109).
During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly
recommended that your computer be connected to an external power
source via the AC adaptor.
If you have created recovery DVDs/media for your system, you can
restore your system from such media, if necessary. For example, if
your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your
system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery
DVDs/media. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media,
see “Creating recovery DVDs/media” on page 72.
With recovery media, you can:
❖Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)
❖Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions
❖Recover to a custom size partition
For more information on these options, see “Recovering the
Internal Storage Drive” on page 63.
When you restore your system, only the operating system files,
applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are
restored. Any files that you created are not restored during this
process. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to
external media using Windows
® Backup or another backup program.
For more information, see “Backing up your work” on page 109.
To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media:
1Shut down and turn off your computer.
2Do one of the following:
❖If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery
DVD into your optical disc drive.
❖If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the
USB flash drive to your computer.
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3Turn on your computer. When the initial screen displays, press
F12.
The boot menu displays.
4Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash
option, depending on which type of media you are using, and
then press Enter.
5A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is
executed all data on your internal storage drive will be deleted
and rewritten. Click Yes to continue.
6When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a
Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default
Software and then click Next.
7Select one of the following options:
❖Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery
method)—If you want to recover the original factory
image
❖Recover without changing the hard drive partitions—
If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other
partitions you have created intact
❖Recover to a custom size partition—If you want to
recover the C: drive to its out-of-box state and specify a
custom size for the C: drive. Note: This option deletes all
other partitions from the drive.
8Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery
process.
When the process is complete, a message displays indicating
that the drive has been recovered.
9Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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Erasing the Internal Storage Drive
Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive,
including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and
back up your data to external media before erasing the internal
storage drive.
If you want to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the
recovery options instead of erasing the drive. For more information,
see “Recovering the Internal Storage Drive” on page 63.
To delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive:
1Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage
drive or on your recovery DVDs/media.
❖To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal
storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while
powering on the computer. Read the Warning screen that
displays and then click Ye s to continue.
❖To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery
DVDs/media: Turn off your computer. Insert the first
recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or connect the
USB flash drive containing your recovery files to your
computer, and then power on the computer. When the
initial screen displays, press F12. Using the arrow keys,
select the DVD or USB Flash option on the boot menu,
depending on which type of media you are using, and then
press Enter. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then
click Next.
2Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next.
3Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk
screen:
❖Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk—This
option deletes all of the data on the internal storage drive
without overwriting the drive.
❖Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the
hard disk—This option deletes all data and then
overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security
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Using the touch pad
Installing drivers and applications
The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers
and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.
To reinstall drivers and applications:
1Click Start, All Programs, My ,Toshiba and then TOSHIBA
Application Installer.
2Click Next.
3Click the item you want to install.
4Click Install.
5Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation
process.
Using the touch pad
Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only
supported in certain applications.
You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front
of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to:
❖Move the pointer on the screen
❖Select an item on the screen
❖Open or activate an item on the screen
❖Scroll through a document or information
❖Zoom in for a close-up view
❖Zoom out to see more information at once
(Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons
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Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing
each operation.
The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen
when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse
connected to your computer.
Some of the following features may need to be enabled before they
can be used.
To enable the following features, click on the Mouse icon in the
Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Click the Device Settings tab and
then click Settings.
To: Do the following: Example:
Move the on-screen
pointer
Slide your finger across the touch pad in the
direction you want to move the pointer.
To move the pointer a longer distance, slide
your finger several times across the touch
pad in the preferred direction.
(Sample Illustration)
Pointer moves to the right
Select an item 1Move the pointer to the item you want to
select.
2Do one of the following:
❖Tap the touch pad once
OR
❖Press and release the primary
(left-hand) control button (Sample Illustration)
Tap once to select
Open or activate an
item
1Move the pointer to the item you want to
open/activate.
2Do one of the following:
❖Tap the touch pad twice in rapid
succession
OR
❖Press and release the primary
control button twice in rapid
succession
(Sample Illustration)
Tap twice to open
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Right-click an item
1Move the pointer to the item you want to
right-click.
2Press and release the secondary control
button.
This feature varies by program. Check your
program documentation for specific
instructions on right-clicking. (Sample Illustration)
Click the secondary
(right-hand) control
button
Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the
touch pad in the direction you want to scroll.
Repeat to scroll a longer distance.
(Sample Illustration)
Vertical scrolling active
area
Scroll horizontallySlide your finger along the bottom edge of
the touch pad in the direction you want to
scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance.
(Sample Illustration)
Horizontal scrolling
active area
Scroll continuously
(Circular scrolling)
1Begin scrolling vertically or horizontally
by sliding your finger along the right or
bottom edge of the touch pad as
described above.
2Without lifting your finger from the
touch pad, start moving your finger in a
circular motion on the touch pad.
3To scroll in the opposite direction,
reverse the direction of the circular
motion.
4To stop scrolling, lift your finger off of
the touch pad.
(Sample Illustration)
Circular scrolling
(vertically)
(Sample Illustration)
Circular scrolling
(horizontally)
To: Do the following: Example:
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Using external display devices
Touch pad setting options vary by computer model. The touch pad
settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the
Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit
www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase “Mouse pointer
jumps around as you type” into the Search field.
Disabling or enabling the touch pad
The touch pad is enabled by default. To enable/disable the touch
pad, do one of the following:
❖Press the touch pad ON/OFF ( ) button.
(Available on certain models.)
❖Press Fn + F9. For more information, see “Disabling or enabling
the touch pad” on page 218.
Alternately, you can disable only the tapping feature. If you disable
tapping only, you can still use the touch pad’s control buttons and
move the pointer by sliding your finger on the touch pad. To disable
tapping only, use the Mouse Properties option in the Windows
®
Control Panel.
Using external display devices
Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also
connect the following types of external display devices to the video
ports described below:
❖An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device
via the HDMI™ Out port*
❖An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port
(Sample Illustration) Video ports on left side of computer
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RGB (Monitor) port
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Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
Once you have connected an external display device, you can
choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or
both simultaneously.
Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached
and turned on.
The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the
display hot key (Fn + F5):
1Press Fn F5 and simultaneously.
2While holding down Fn F5, press repeatedly until the setting
you want takes effect. Briefly pause each time you press the F5
key to allow time for the display to change.
This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order :
❖Built-in display only
❖Built-in display and external monitor (simultaneously)
❖External monitor only
❖Built-in display and TV (or other external video device)
❖TV (or other external video device)
❖External monitor and TV
❖Built-in display and external monitor (extended mode)
❖Built-in display and TV (extended mode)
❖External monitor and TV (extended mode)
❖Swap-Switch primary display between internal display
and external monitor when using extended desktop
(Sample Image) Display options window
3Release the Fn key.
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Adjusting the quality of the external display
To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other
video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings.
See the video device documentation for additional configuration
steps.
Using an external keyboard
If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one
to your computer. The computer’s USB ports support most
USB-compatible keyboards.
Using a mouse
You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’s built-in
touch pad™. You can use a USB-compatible mouse.
Connecting a printer
Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer
software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If
you do not install the software as instructed by the printer
manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly.
Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printer.
You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer
through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is
USB-compatible, check its documentation.
To make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable which may
come with your printer. If a USB cable was not included with your
printer, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store.
If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may
automatically recognize the printer; the printer is then ready for use.
Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions.
TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and
Play, check its documentation.
If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the
printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 87.
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To connect a printer to your computer:
1Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the
other end to one of the computer’s USB ports.
2Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet.
Setting up a printer
Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your
printer installation guide for instructions before completing the
following procedure.
If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to
set it up for the first time. You only need to set up the printer once.
1Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then
under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer.
The Add Printer Wizard appears.
(Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard
2Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer.
Turning off the computer
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. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed,
you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.
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Turning off the computer
It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it
for a while.
If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer
plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to
fully charge the main battery.
Options for turning off the computer
Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than
one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down,
Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages.
❖Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will not be
using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your
computer.
You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your
computer’s internal hardware (such as memory).
TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off
your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity
lights are off.
If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all,
wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.
❖Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings,
and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you
turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically
return to where you left off.
Hibernation mode
Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first
saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive.
Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the
saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely.
Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:
❖While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery
power.
❖Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage
drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges.
❖Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less
main battery power than restarting after turning off the
computer using the Shut down command.
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❖Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and
consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep.
❖When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in
which you left it, including all open programs and files you
were using.
For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see
“Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 92.
Sleep mode
The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving
mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so
that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from
where you left off.
After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the
Windows
® operating system may save any open documents and
programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the
computer.
Factors to consider when choosing Sleep:
❖While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery
power.
❖Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will
lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the
computer is in Sleep mode.
❖Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main
battery power than restarting after turning off the computer
using the Hibernation or Shut down commands.
❖When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in
which you left it, including all open programs and files you
were using.
❖If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will
try to enter Hibernation mode.
If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery
discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to
save your work first.
For information on using Sleep, see “Using and configuring Sleep
mode” on page 95.
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Using the Shut down command
The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer
without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This
command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating
system, and then turns off your computer.
To turn off your computer using the Shut down command:
1Click Start.
(Sample Image) Shut down button
2Click the Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the
Start menu.
The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the
operating system, and then turns off.
Turning off the computer more quickly
You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button.
To use this method, you first need to activate it using the Power
Options feature. By default, pressing your computer’s power button
puts the computer into Sleep mode.
1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then
Power Options.
The Power Options window appears.
Shut down button
Start button
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2Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be
customized.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears.
(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen
3Click Change advanced power settings.
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window
appears.
4Double-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that
you can configure.
(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen
5Select the options you want from the drop-down lists.
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These options can be set separately for how they operate while the
computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC
power.
❖Lid close action
Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to
shut down when you close the display panel.
❖Power button action
Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to
shut down when you press the power button.
6Click Apply.
7Click OK.
Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either
pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending
on the options set.
Restarting your computer
To start the computer up again, press the power button until the
ON/OFF light glows green.
If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can
start it again by opening the display panel.
Using and configuring Hibernation mode
To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command:
1Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Shut down
button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu.
(Sample Image) Shut down menu
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Hibernate
Start button
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2Click Hibernate in the pop-up menu.
The computer saves the state of all open programs and files,
turns off the display, and then turns off.
Configuring Hibernation mode options
You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either
pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also
specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically
goes into Hibernation mode.
To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them using the
Power Options feature.
1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then
Power Options.
The Power Options window appears.
2Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be
customized.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears.
(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen
3Click Change advanced power settings.
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window
appears.
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4Double-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that
you can configure.
(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen
5Select Hibernate for the options you want.
These options can be set separately for how they operate while the
computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC
power.
❖Lid close action
Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to
go into Hibernation mode when you close the display
panel.
❖Power button action
Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to
go into Hibernation mode when you press the power
button.
6Click Apply.
7Click OK.
Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation
mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display
panel, depending on the Hibernation options set.
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Starting again from Hibernation mode
To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power
button until the ON/OFF light glows green. The computer returns to
the screen(s) you were using.
If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display
panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.
Using and configuring Sleep mode
To turn off the computer using the Sleep command:
1Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Shut down
button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu.
(Sample Image) Shut down menu
2Click Sleep in the pop-up menu.
The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to
the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power
mode. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer
is in Sleep mode.
Configuring Sleep mode options
You can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the
power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an
amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into
Sleep mode.
Arrow
Sleep
Start button
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To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them using the
Power Options feature.
1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then
Power Options.
The Power Options window appears.
2Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be
customized.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears.
(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen
3To change the amount of time after which the computer enters
Sleep mode:
❖Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired
amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in
categories.
❖To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep
mode, select Never.
4Click Change advanced power settings.
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window
appears.
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Customizing your computer’s settings
Starting again from Sleep mode
To start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button
until the ON/OFF light glows green. The computer returns to the
screen(s) you were using.
If you place the computer in Sleep mode by closing the display
panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.
Closing the display panel
After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to
keep dust and dirt out of the computer.
Customizing your computer’s settings
There are several ways in which you can customize your computer
to suit your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system
documentation or Help and Support for details.
You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For
more information, see “Power Plans” on page 126. There are
additional custom settings you can choose. See “Utilities” on
page 147.
Caring for your computer
This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For
information about taking care of your computer’s battery, see
“Taking care of your battery” on page 132.
Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or
damaging the surface.
Cleaning the computer
Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s
keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly
onto the computer and/or display. Never use harsh or caustic
chemical products to clean the computer.
To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and
exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.
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Caring for your computer
Moving the computer
Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all
drive activity has ended (the internal storage drive and optical disc
drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral
cables are disconnected.
Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back.
Doing so could damage the system.
Using a computer lock
You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as
your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional
computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable
lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.
(Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable
To secure the computer:
1Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object.
Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable
off the object.
2Pass the locking end through the loop.
3Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot on your
computer, then engage the locking device.
The computer is now securely locked.
(Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable
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This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important
information about basic features.
Computing tips
❖Save your work frequently.
Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until
you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are
using goes down and you must restart your computer to
reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are
working, you will lose all work since you last saved.
See “Saving your work” on page 107 for further information.
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be
activated. This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at
preset intervals. See your software documentation for details.
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❖Back up your files to external media on a regular basis. Label
the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However,
if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all
the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. For more
information, see “Data and system configuration backup in the
Windows® operating system” on page 199.
❖Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check
and optimize disk space and improve performance.
❖Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you receive via
external media, email, or download from the Internet.
❖Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and
eyestrain.
❖Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates
a drive is active.
Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to
a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.
The Windows® operating system records information, such as your
desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the
Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as
new icon positions may be lost.
Using the keyboard
Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control keys,
function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the
functionality of a full-size keyboard.
(Sample Illustration) Keyboard
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Character keys
Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a
typewriter, except that:
❖The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing
over an area of the page.
❖The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not
interchangeable.
❖The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not
interchangeable.
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
Although your computer’s keyboard layout is compatible with a
standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys.
A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys;
editing keys; cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad.
Your computer’s keyboard includes only one Enter key. Most of the
time, this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate
functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized
keyboard. Using the Fn key, you can simulate the separate key, as
follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key
on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Pressing the Fn key
simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked
keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard.
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
(Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the
program you are using. For more information, see your program
documentation.
Function keys
The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12
keys at the top of the keyboard.
(Sample Illustration) Function keys
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F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute
programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the
Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions
on the computer. For example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF.
For more information, see “Hot key functions” on page 209.
Special Windows® keys
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys
Your computer’s keyboard has one key and one button that have
special functions in Windows
®:
❖Windows® key—Opens the Start menu
❖Application key—Has a similar function as the secondary
mouse button
Overlay keys
The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form
the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric
data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on
a desktop computer’s keyboard.
(Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay
Application key
Windows® key
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Starting a program
Starting a program from the Start menu
When you install a program, the operating system usually puts an
icon in the All Programs menu. To start a program that has an icon
in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the
Windows® WordPad program as an example:
1Click Start, and then All .Programs
The Windows® operating system displays the All Programs
menu, which lists programs and program groups. If your
program is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with step 2.
If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up. You
may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list.
2Click the program group, in this example, Accessories.
The Accessories menu is displayed.
3Click the program, in this example, WordPad.
WordPad opens.
To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right
corner of the program’s window.
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer
If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it
from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of
your computer’s contents as a hierarchy or “tree.” You can easily
see the contents of each drive and folder on your computer. To use
this method, you should know the file name and location of the
program’s executable file (this file ends with .exe).
This example opens WordPad using Windows
® Explorer.
If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up. You
may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list.
1Click the Windows Explorer icon on the taskbar.
2In the left part of the window, double-click Computer to
expand the window.
3In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in “(C:).”
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Saving your work
Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command,
save your work on the internal storage drive, external media, flash
media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of
computing.
When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate
commands, your work should be there when you resume.
Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular
intervals. Check your program’s documentation to see if it has an
automatic save feature.
Saving files
1Click on the arrow in the upper-left corner of your
Windows®-based application to display the drop-down menu,
and then click Save.
If you are working with a document that already has a file
name, this is all you need to do. If you created a new document,
your program displays a Save As dialog box.
Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and
to give it a file name.
(Sample Image) Save As dialog box
2Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be
stored.
3Type a file name, then click Save.
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File names
The Windows® operating system supports long file names that can
contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some
applications do not support long file names and require file names
limited to no more than eight characters.
You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the
keyboard, except for these characters: \ / ? : * " > < |. File names
are not case-sensitive.
Using a file extension
Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies
the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For
example, Microsoft® Word saves files with a .doc/.docx extension.
Any file name with an extension of “.doc/.docx” is assumed to be a
Microsoft® Word file. Creating your own extension is usually
unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange
extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly.
TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows
® operating system does
not show file extensions. For information on showing or hiding file
extensions, see your Windows
® online Help.
Printing your work
Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described
in “Setting up a printer” on page 87.
HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it.
If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you will
need to set up the Windows
® operating system to run with the
additional printer(s).
To print a file:
1If your printer is not on, turn it on now.
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2Click on the arrow in the upper-left corner of your
Windows®-based application to display the drop-down menu,
and then click Print.
The program displays a Print dialog box.
(Sample Image) Print dialog box
3Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages
and number of copies to print.
4Click Print.
Backing up your work
Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your
computer. You can back up your files to different types of media
such as CDs, DVDs, external storage media, or to a network, if
available.
To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows®
Backup program preinstalled on the computer’s internal storage
drive. Also see “Backing up your data or your entire computer with
the Windows® operating system” on page 200.
HINT: Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may tak
a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may
prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external
hard drive.
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Restoring your work
To restore information from your backup media to your internal
storage drive, use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and
Restore program. Look in the online Help or your operating system
documentation for information on restoring files.
(Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen
TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program
prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the
internal storage drive. Make sure the backup version is the one you
want before overwriting the existing file.
Using the optical disc drive
(Available on certain models.)
Optical storage is a popular medium for software, music, and video.
Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data
storage and support features that were not available on previous
video platforms. These features include wide-screen movies,
multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera
angles, and interactive menus.
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TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical disc drive is set to play region 1
(North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another
region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the
other region. The drive will allow you to change regions four times.
On the fourth change, the region will be “locked in.” That is, the drive
will only play DVDs from that last region. Note that changing from
region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes.
For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play
DVDs while running the computer on AC power.
When viewing DVD movies use the DVD player software that came
with your computer.
Optical disc drive components
The optical disc drive is located on the side of the computer.
Your optical disc drive may look like this:
(Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive
Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the drive is in use.
Eject button—Press to release the disc tray.
Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive
in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or
the drive.
When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the
area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction.
Manual eject hole—Use if you need to release the disc tray when
the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow
object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole.
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Eject button
Manual eject hole
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6Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up.
(Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive
7Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into
place.
Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the cente
hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack
discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data.
8Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat
on the tray.
If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens,
contact Toshiba support for assistance.
9Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray
until it clicks into place.
You are ready to use the disc.
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Playing an audio CD
Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray.
If the computer is turned on, the default player opens.
❖To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button.
❖To stop the CD, click the Stop button.
Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do
not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous
exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing.
Playing optical media
If you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the
Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try
launching the optical disc manually. To do this, follow these steps:
1Click Start, and then Computer.
2Double-click the optical disc drive icon.
The drive will run the optical disc.
If your disc does not run using this method, try using an application
that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a
music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use it to select and
then play the CD. For other types of media, use the associated
software to open the files on the disc.
Recording optical media
Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an
optical disc drive that allows you to:
❖Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media.
❖Read/write data and multi-media files to recordable optical
media.
For more information regarding supported optical media formats
please refer to your computer’s detailed specifications at
pcsupport.toshiba.com.
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Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical
media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in
certain cases, your Toshiba optical disc drive may not record on
certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back
optical media recorded by other computers or optical media
recorders. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your
optical disc drive may not play back or operate properly on other
computers or optical media players. These problems are not due to
any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical disc drive. Please
refer to your computer's product specification for listing of specific
format compatibilities.
Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or
viewing of certain optical media.
For details on how to use the software, please refer to the respective
Online Help menus.
Removing a disc with the computer on
To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on:
1Press the eject button on the drive.
Do not press the eject button while the drive in-use indicator light is
glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.
Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for
it to stop spinning before you remove it.
2Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and
place it in its protective cover.
3Gently press the tray in to close it.
Removing a disc with the computer off
To remove a disc with the computer turned off:
1Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into
the manual eject hole.
The disc tray slides partially out of the drive.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can
break off inside the computer and damage it.
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2Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and
place it in its protective cover.
3Gently press the tray in to close it.
Caring for optical discs
❖Store your discs in their original containers to protect them
from scratches and keep them clean.
❖Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.
❖Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of, a disc.
❖Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can
prevent the optical disc drive from reading the data properly.
❖Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold.
❖To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The
most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of
the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle). If
necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner
(not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely
before inserting it in the drive.
Toshiba’s online resources
Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can
connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products,
give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with
future upgrades. For more information, see “Contacting Toshiba”
on page 204.
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Mobile Computing
This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while
traveling.
Toshiba’s energy-saver design
Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not
being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the
process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy
efficiency.
Many of these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba.
We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your
computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you
can use it for longer periods while traveling.
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Your computer may have Toshiba EasyGuard®. The Toshiba
EasyGuard* technology is made up of four foundational elements
that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various
Toshiba computers that address the most common security,
reliability and connectivity issues faced by computer users:
❖EasyGuard Protect and Fix—to fortify vital information and
vulnerable components against the stress and hazards mobile
computers face every day.
❖EasyGuard Secure—to defend your data and your computer
against loss, theft or viral attack.
❖EasyGuard Connect—to help users establish a reliable wired
or wireless connection effortlessly and quickly.
❖EasyGuard Optimize—to enable users to customize system
settings to be more productive.
*Toshiba EasyGuard® technology comprises a number of features
some of which may or may not be available on a particular Toshiba
computer depending on the model selected. See
easyguard.toshiba.com for detailed information.
Running the computer on battery power
The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can
recharge it many times.
Battery Notice
Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only, and does not
indicate the battery life that will be obtained by any individual user.
Actual battery life may vary considerably from specifications
depending on product model, configuration, applications, power
management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural
performance variations produced by the design of individual
components. The battery life rating is only achieved on the select
models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test
settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a
system’s battery life under any conditions other than the specific
test settings.
Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge
while the computer is consuming full power. After a period of time,
the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and
will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To
purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information
included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at
accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with
your Toshiba computer.
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Charging batteries
The battery may not start charging immediately under the following
conditions:
❖The battery is extremely hot or cold.
To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until
it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to
26 degrees Celsius).
❖The battery is almost completely discharged.
Leave the power connected and the battery should begin
charging after a few minutes.
HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you
operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges
completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate
monitoring of battery capacity.
Charging the RTC battery
Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The
RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory
used to store your computer’s configuration settings. When fully
charged, it maintains this information for up to a month when the
computer is powered off.
The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while
your computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message
during startup. The error message may vary by computer model.
Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while
the computer is turned on.
To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical
outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours.
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It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges
while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time
clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop
working.
When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is
completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the real-time
clock.
The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged,
although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be
monitored.
Monitoring main battery power
The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of the
main battery’s current charge.
❖Glows amber while the main battery is being charged
(AC adaptor connected)
❖Glows green when the main battery is fully charged
❖Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not
charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or
AC outlet
Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power
management settings, applications and features used.
❖Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is
time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor
If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery
pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the
AC power supply.
Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack.
See “Changing the main battery” on page 129 for information on
replacing the main battery.
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HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the
ON/OFF light ( ).
When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is
suspended (using the Windows
® operating system Sleep command).
(Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations
Determining remaining battery power
Wait a few moments after turning on the computer before trying to
monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time
to check the battery’s remaining capacity and perform its
calculations.
System indicator lights
AC power light
Battery light
Internal storage drive light
Memory card reader light*
ON/OFF light
*Available on certain models
Wireless WAN
Power
button
Wireless indicator light indicator light*
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Move the pointer over the power icon in the notification area, see
“Finding your way around the desktop” on page 137 for more
information on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the
remaining battery power as a percentage.
With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity
gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power
the computer for as long as a new battery, even when both are fully
charged.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low
temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are
working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your
current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the
battery.
What to do when the main battery runs low
When the main battery runs low you can:
❖Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge
the main battery
❖Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the
main battery with a charged spare (not included with your
computer)
❖Save your work and turn off the computer
If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main
battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically
enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off. Hibernation mode
keeps track of where you were, so that when you turn on the power
again, you can continue where you left off.
If you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer
copies the details of your open programs and files to the internal
storage drive before shutting down. For more information on using
Hibernation, see “Hibernation mode” on page 88.
Setting battery notifications
You can set two notifications. Each notification can be set to alert
you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has
been reached. You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or
Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the
notification goes off.
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There are various ways in which you can conserve power and
extend the operating time of your battery:
❖Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn
off the computer and turn it back on again
❖Use the Windows® power-saving option plans
These power-saving options control the way in which the computer
is configured. By using them, you can increase the length of time
you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery.
Microsoft® has combined these options into preset Power Plans.
Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum
power savings and peak system performance. You may also set
individual power-saving options to suit your own needs.
The following sections describe how to choose a Power Plan and
discuss each power-saving option.
Power Plans
You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own
combination of power options. To do this:
1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then
Power Options.
The Windows® Power Options window appears.
(Sample Image) Windows
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4Turn the computer right side up.
5Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of
“Removing the battery from the computer” on page 129.
6Restart the computer.
Taking care of your battery
The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery
and prolong its life.
Safety precautions
❖If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes
color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the
computer’s power immediately and disconnect the power
cord/cable from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery
pack from the computer.
❖Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.
❖Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging
will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it.
❖Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another
metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to
overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer.
❖Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to
explode and release caustic liquid.
❖If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use
protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
❖To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you
can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at
accessories.toshiba.com.
❖A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all
batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be
installed in reverse polarity.
❖Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger
designated as an approved option.
❖When you install the battery pack, you should hear a click
when it is seated properly.
❖Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could
explode.
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Maintaining your battery
Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of
the battery meter.
To fully discharge your battery pack:
❖Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and
operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully
discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below:
1Turn off the computer’s power.
2Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer’s
power. If it does not turn on, go to step 4.
3Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If
the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time,
continue operating until the battery pack is fully
discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is some
other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4.
4Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the
power cord/cable to a power outlet. The DC-IN or AC
power-light should glow green, and the battery light
should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is
being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator
does not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the
connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable.
5Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green.
❖If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.
❖If you will not be using the system for an extended period,
more than one month, remove the battery pack.
❖If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight
hours, disconnect the AC adaptor.
❖Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.
Disposing of used batteries
The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack
needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after
you have fully recharged the battery.
You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.
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Disposing of used batteries
Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by
throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating
apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Heat can cause a battery pack to
explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly
cause serious injury.
Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all
applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as
cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a
possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Failure to do so could
possibly result in serious injury.
Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an
equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other
battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of
non-conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or
rupture, possibly resulting in serious injury.
After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold
a charge and you will need to replace them. Under certain
applicable laws and regulations, it may be illegal to dispose of old
batteries by placing them in the trash.
Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local
government authority for details regarding where to recycle old
batteries or how to dispose of them properly. If you cannot find the
information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777.
In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling
programs, events and consumer promotions. For details, please visit
us.toshiba.com/green.
Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring
Call2Recycle™, a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation. For more information and for drop-off locations, visit
www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-822-8837.
Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California,
U.S.A. only:
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Setting up for communications
To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key
Fn + F8. For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on
page 207.
When the Wireless antenna is ON, the wireless indicator light will
be lit.
For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see “Wireless
networking problems” on page 195.
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.
Accessing a network
To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port
(RJ45) on your computer. For specific information about
connecting to the network, consult your network administrator.
Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. If your
computer has Wi-Fi®, ask them for help when connecting to their
Wi-Fi® network.
Setting up the connection
To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator
for network settings and additional considerations.
To set up a dial-up connection, use the Connect to the Internet
wizard:
1Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, and then
under .Internet Options, click Connect to the Internet
2Click Dial-up.
3Enter the phone number and account information of your
Internet connection.
4Click Connect and let the program dial the number.
The computer connects to the Internet.
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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Using the Memory card reader
2Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place
(Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media
When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You
could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy
data.
Removing memory media
1Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden
icons button ( ), if necessary, in the notification area and then
selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media
icon.
If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal, a
message will tell you to try again later. If the media can be
removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware.
If the computer has a spring-loaded adapter slot, see step 2;
otherwise, skip to step 3.
2Gently press the card inward to release it.
The card pops out slightly.
3Grasp the card and pull it straight out.
(Sample Illustration) Removing memory media
Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read.
Even when the Windows
® message “copying...” disappears, writing
to the media might still be in progress and your data could be
destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go out.
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Utilities
Setting passwords
Setting passwords
Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while
providing additional protection for your files. When you set a
password, you must enter the password before you can work on
your computer again.
TOSHIBA supports several types of passwords on your computer:
❖An instant password—Secures your open programs and files
when leaving the computer temporarily.
You need to have created a password for your Windows
® account to
use an instant password.
❖A power-on password—Prevents unauthorized users from
starting the computer.
❖A supervisor password—Prohibits unauthorized users from
accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware
Setup. This is useful if more than one person uses the
computer.
A single user password supports the instant and power-on password
functions.
When setting up passwords, keep the following in mind:
❖The user password can be set up under the supervisor
password.
❖The supervisor password must be set before the user password,
or the user password must be deleted and then re-entered after
the supervisor password is set.
Using an instant password
An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke.
Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do
not want to turn off the computer.
To use an instant password, press Fn + F1.
To unlock your system, press any key or touch the pointing device
and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Select your user name
and enter your password, if any.
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Utilities
TOSHBA Sleep Utility
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge
This utility can be used to enable or disable the USB Sleep and
Charge function. To enable this function, select the Enable USB
Sleep and Charge check box in the utility. To disable this function,
de-select the check box.
You can also control whether charging takes place when the
computer is running on battery power. To do so, select or de-select
the Enable under Battery Mode check box in the utility.
If you enable charging when the computer is running on battery
power, you can specify that charging stops when battery power
drops below a certain level. Use the slider at the bottom of the
utility window (beneath the “Lower limit of remaining battery life”
heading) to specify when charging should stop. For example, if you
set the slider to 10%, charging will stop when 10% or less of the
battery power remains.
Power supply mode settings
Your computer may provide two different charging modes, to
support various types of USB devices. If your computer provides
more than one charging mode, the charging mode you should select
depends on the USB device you want to charge. For example, Auto
Mode, which is the default mode, will charge a wide variety of
digital audio players. If your device does not charge in Auto Mode,
try using Alternate Mode. To select a different charging mode, use
the Power supply mode drop-down list in the utility.
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Sleep Utility screen
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Utilities
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
Fingerprint Logon
The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer using
fingerprints. During user enrollment, fingerprint samples are saved
and associated with the user’s Windows® user account. When the
user attempts to log on again, the user’s fingerprint is read and
compared with the user’s enrolled fingerprints; if the fingerprint is
recognized, user logon is completed.
The Fast User Switching feature of the Windows® operating system
is also supported. If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility
verifies the fingerprint of user B (who is already enrolled), the
utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches the users.
If your system supports power-on security, existing fingerprint
samples can be used also for power-on authentication.
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
Failure to follow these guidelines and/or procedures might result in
damage to the reader or cause reader failure, finger recognition
problems, or lower finger recognition success rate.
❖Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard or
sharp objects.
❖Do not press the reader with too much pressure.
❖Do not touch the reader with a wet finger or any wet objects.
Keep reader surface dry and free of water vapor.
❖Do not touch the reader with a soiled finger. Minute foreign
particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the reader.
❖Do not paste stickers or write on the reader.
❖Do not touch the reader with a finger or any object with
built-up static electricity.
Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader,
whether for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recognition.
❖Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
❖Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any
metal surface. Static electricity is a common cause of reader
failures, especially during dry seasons such as winter.
❖Clean the reader with a lint-free cloth. Do not use detergent to
clean the reader.
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| Kategori: | Notesbog |
| Model: | Portege R830 |
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