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GMAD002 74010 03/11 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site support.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 180 in this gui de.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best servi ce it can.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment.
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack t ype(s): USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Car .
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequenc y electromagnetic energy . The lev el of energy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic ener gy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is located or pointe.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. The party responsible for CE- Marking is TOSHIB A Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many .
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem. Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN).
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erl aps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station).
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:0 0 T oll Free T el: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial.
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W iMAX™ connectivity requires a W i MAX™ enabled de vice and subscription to a W iMAX™ broadba nd service. W iMA X™ connectivity may require you to purchase additional so ftware or hardware at extra cost.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 5100/5300 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radi o standard by the countries/re gions i n the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW Series This equipment is approv ed to the radi o standard by the countries/re gions i n the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Chile China Colombia Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egy.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au- dessus d’un espace public, aucun en registrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8191SE This equipment is approv ed to the radi o standard by the countries/re gions i n the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8188CE This equipment is approv ed to the radi o standard by the countries/re gions i n the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radi o standard by the countries/re gions i n the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that .
24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a new in novati ve technology , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and/or equi pment using Bluetooth wirel ess technology other t han TOSHIBA portable comp uters.
25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technolog y , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy .
26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exposure to Radi o Frequency Radia tion The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card f rom TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposur e limits. Neverthe less, the Bl uetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is mini mized.
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model prop erly , read the User’ s Guide carefully and keep it for your future reference.
28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expor t.
29 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are registered trademarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, In c. and/or T oshiba Cor poration. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries.
30 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 37 This guide ...............................................................39 Safety icons .............................
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Turning on the power .......................................50 Setting up your software ...................................50 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................51 Adding optional external devices.
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using an external keyboard ..................................... 88 Using a mouse ........................................................88 Connecting a printer ...............................................88 Setting up a printer .
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the optical disc drive ................................... 113 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies .......................114 Optical disc drive components ........................ 115 Media control buttons ........
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Maintaining your battery .................................136 Disposing of used batteries ..................................136 Traveling tips ........................................................138 Chapter 4: Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features .
35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 USB Sleep and Charge ....................................166 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge ......................................................168 Power supply mode settings ........................... 168 USB Sleep and Music .
36 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Error-checking ................................................191 Optical disc drive problems...................................192 Sound system problems .......................................195 Printer problems .
37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W i th your T oshiba computer, your w ork and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our computer m odel may be ENERGY ST AR ® qualif ied.
38 Introd uctio n 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specif ications will use between 30% and 60% less ener gy depending on how it is used.
39 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated.
40 Introd uctio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
41 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series.
42 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fectiv ely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, co ntains impo rtant safety inform ation.
43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, pro tect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin.
45 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our comp uter may hav e a CPU cooli ng fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer .
46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Y our computer requ ires po wer to operate. Use the power cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a live elec trical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery .
47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to t.
48 Getting Started Char ging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery char ge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the A C 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 .
49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the com puter , locate the center of the display panel.
50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time T urning on the power T o turn on the computer: 1 Make sure an y external devices (such as the A C adaptor, if you plan to use AC po wer rather th an battery power) are properly connected and ready .
51 Getting Started Re gistering your co mputer with T osh iba Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly reco mmended, and allows T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special offers applicable to your p roduct.
52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your sy stem or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y o ur co mp ut er comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications.
53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots—Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost.
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery . For information on removing the main battery , see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 132 .
55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the captiv e screw that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover .
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 59 .
57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the mem ory module into the memory slot’ s socket at approximately a 30-de gree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer).
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory m odule 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.
59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter .
61 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 1 33 .
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive If the computer does not reco gnize the memory configuration, turn of f the com puter and remov e the memory module slot cover (complete steps.
63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive A recov ery image of your com puter is stored on the internal storage dri ve, and the image can be restored b y running the recovery utilities directly f rom your internal storage dri ve as described in the sections below .
64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Y ou can recover the original f actor y image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state) using the utiliti es stored on your computer’ s internal storage driv e or using r e c ov e r y D V Ds/media, i f y o u h ave created such media.
65 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the “Selecting a process” screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software, and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a pr o cess scr een 7 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears.
66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 9 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the reco very process is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal st orage dri ve has been recov ered. 10 Click Finish to restart the computer .
67 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 5 A warning screen appears, statin g that when the reco very is ex ecut ed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the “Recov ery of Factory Default Software with user’ s data” option is selected in the next step.
68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive T oshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 112 ). 8 Click Ye s to continue.
69 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Recovering without changing the in ternal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the C: drive.
70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive “Recov ery of Factory Default Software with user’ s data” option is selected in the next step.
71 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 7 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Softw ar e screen 8 Click Next .
72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive The “Recov er to a custom size pa rtiti on” option restores your C: dri ve to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify the size for the C: partition.
73 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the “Selecting a process” screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software, and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a pr o cess scr een 7 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears.
74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 9 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to sa ve your work to e xternal media before proceeding (see “Backing up your work” on page 112 ).
75 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive T o create recov ery D VD s /m ed i a: 1 Click Start , All Programs , My T oshiba , and then Recovery Media Creator .
76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 5 Click the Create b utton in the TOSHIB A Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follo w the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially (for example, “1 of 3,” “2 of 3,” etc.
77 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and driver s originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you create d are not restored during this process.
78 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive ❖ Recover to a custom size partition —If you want to recov er the C: dri ve to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: dri ve. Note: This option deletes all other partitions from the dri ve.
79 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storag e Drive 2 Select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next . 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and parti tions from the hard disk —This option deletes all of the data on the in ternal storage drive without overwriting the dri ve.
80 Getting Started Checking the inte rnal stor age drive oper a ting status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your inte rnal storag e driv e, you can check its status as follo ws: 1 Click Start . 2 Right-click Computer .
81 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Zoom in for a clo se-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control b uttons Refer to the table below for specif i c instructions on performing each operation.
82 Getting Started Using the touc h pad Open or activate an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to open/activate. 2 Do one of the following: ❖ T ap the touch pad twice in rapid succession O.
83 Getting Started Using the touch pad Scroll continu ously (Circular scrolling) 1 Begin scrolling vertically or horizonta lly by sliding your finger along the right or bottom edge of the touch pad as described above. 2 Without lifting your finger from the touch pad, start moving your finger in a circular motion on th e touch pad.
84 Getting Started Using the touc h pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to ran dom locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activ ate other user interface elements.
85 Getting Started Using external display de vices Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in display , but you can also connect the following types of external display device.
86 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (A vailable on certain models.) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Co ntrol) is a standard in the CE Industry which allows de vices to work together o ver an HDMI™ cable.
87 Getting Started Using external display de vices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an exte r nal display de vice, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external de vice only , or both simultaneo usly .
88 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d Adjusting the quality of the external display T o 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.
89 Getting Started Connecting a printer T o connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to th e printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’ s USB ports. 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a liv e AC outlet.
90 Getting Started T urning off the computer T urning 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.
91 Getting Started T urning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts th e computer down completely , but it f irst sav es the current state of the comput er to the internal storage drive. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the sav ed infor mation, system settings are retained indefinitely .
92 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes le ss time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands.
93 Getting Started T urning off the computer T urning off the computer more quickly Y ou can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button. T o use this method, you first need to acti v ate it using the Power Options feature. By default, pressing your computer’ s power button puts the computer into Sleep mo de.
94 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Double-click P ower buttons and lid to dis p lay the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists.
95 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer bu tton until the ON/OFF light glows white. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by open i ng the display panel.
96 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change pl an settings under the po wer pl an to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Option s window appears.
97 Getting Started T urning off the computer These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel.
98 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Sleep in the pop-up menu. The computer sa ves the status of all open programs and files to the memory , turns off the display , and enters into a low-po wer mode. The ON/OFF light bli nks amber indicating the comp uter is in Sleep mode.
99 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Option s window appears. 5 Double-click P ower buttons and lid to dis p lay the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 6 Select Sleep for the options you want.
100 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utto n until the ON/OF F light glows white. The computer retu rns to the screen(s) you were using.
101 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all driv e activity has ended (th e intern al storage drive and optical dis c dri ve indicator lights stop glowing) and all e xt ernal peripheral cables are disconnected.
102 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some comp uting tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e y our work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory un til you sav e it to the inte rnal storage driv e.
103 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defr agmenter re gularly to check and optimize disk space a nd improv e performance. ❖ Scan all ne w files for viruses. This precaution is especially impor tant for f iles you recei ve via external media, email, or download from the Internet.
104 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d P750, P770 series keyboards T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key .
105 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do dif ferent things depending on the program you are using. For more inform ation, see your prog ram documentation.
106 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Overlay keys This section applies to the P740 series. The ke y s with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This ov erlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key ke y pad on a desktop comput er’ s keybo ard.
107 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Using the overlay for cursor control This section applies to the P740 series. The keys with the gray arro ws a nd symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay k eys. T o turn the cu rsor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously .
108 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 2 Click the program group, in this example, Acces sories . The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the pr ogram, in this e x ample, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the program, click the Clo se button in the upper-right corner of the program’ s window .
109 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This example uses the Start menu’ s Search programs and f i les f ield to start W ordPad: 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Search programs and files f ield appears at the bottom of the Start menu.
110 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of yo ur W indows ® -based application to display the drop-down menu, and then click Sav e . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this i s all you need t o do.
111 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the f ile name that identif ies the file as being created in the pr ogram with a particular format. F or example, Microsoft ® W ord sa ves f iles with a .
112 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer .
113 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to over write a file that already exists on the internal storage drive. Make sure the backup v ersion is the one you want before overwriting the existing file.
114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies (A vailable on certain models.) Y our system may come with a Blu-ray Disc™ dri ve.
115 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive ❖ If you want to use the inte rnal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default . ❖ Use the arro w keys on your keyboard to na vi gate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Use of the touch pad or a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player .
116 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons (A vailable on certain models.) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above t he keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or D VD movies when the computer is on.
117 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 2 Make sure the dri ve’ s in -use indicator light is off. 3 Press the dri ve’ s eject button. The disc tray sl ides partia lly out of th e driv e .
118 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs caref ully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack discs. If you incorrectly handle the dis cs, you could lose data.
119 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical disc driv e that allows you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi -media files to recordable optical media.
120 Learning the Basics T oshiba’s online r esour ces Removing a disc with the computer off T o remov e a disc with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray sl ides partia lly out of th e driv e .
121 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your computer while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer en ters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is n ot being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process.
122 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only , and does not indicate the battery life that will be obtained b y any indi vidual user .
123 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the R TC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our comp uter ships with the pow.
124 Mobile Computing Char ging batt eries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet.
125 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o recharge the R TC battery , plug th e computer into a liv e electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered o n for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on.
126 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the powe r button light (near the upper - left corner of the keyboard).
127 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Mov e th e pointer ov er the po wer icon in the notif ication area, see “Finding your way around the desktop” on page 140 for more information on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage.
128 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change pl an settings under the po wer pl an to be customized.
129 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are v arious ways in which you can conserve po wer and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves .
130 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change pl an settings to choose the plan you want to edit.
131 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIBA eco power plan Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped w ith the TOSHIB A eco po w er plan. Operating the computer with th is po w er plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lo wering system performance.
132 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer T o remove the battery: 1 Sav e your work. 2 T urn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 95 .
133 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately .
134 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position.
135 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remo ved in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 132 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on ho w to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
136 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accuracy of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
137 Mobile Computing 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 ca use a batter y pack to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury .
138 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 42 , also apply while traveling. ❖ Nev er leave your computer on a sunn y ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust.
139 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you w ill explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system.
140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes seve ral standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern.
141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Re cycle Bin to hold these files.
142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T askbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar . With some programs, a b utto n appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open.
143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T o enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn + F8 . For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on page 208 . For help with common W i-Fi ® networking problems, see “W ireless networking problems” on p age 196 .
144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio featur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your comp uter to record sounds using the computer’ s internal microphone (av ail able on certain models) or an optional external microphone.
145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speak ers that require an external power source.
146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d reader Using the Memory card reader (A vailable on certain models.) The Memory card reader suppor ts the use of Memory Stick ® , Memo.
147 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory med ia When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could expose the storage area to static electric ity , which can destroy data.
148 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d reader 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying.
149 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascerta in c ertain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns.
150 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A B utton Support ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A eco U tility™ ❖ TOSHIB A wireless LAN indicato r ❖ TOSH.
151 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The feature a vailable in this cate g ory is: ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab.
152 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secur e tab.
153 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The feature a vailable in this cate g ory is: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool U tility ❖ TOSHIB A HDD Protection U tility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Ass.
154 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A H ardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A B utton Support ❖ TOSHIB A Access.
155 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIB A Application Installer allows you to reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall driv ers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TOS H IBA Application Installer .
156 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again.
157 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changin g hardware configuration options.
158 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password u tility dialog bo x appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK .
159 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer-on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab .
160 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our computer may come with the TOSHIB A Face Recognition utility . This utility provides another way to log on to y our computer . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords.
161 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help docu mentation within th e application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have.
162 Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility cont rols your computer’ s hard disk dri ve (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whene ver motion is detected on the computer .
163 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Hardwar e and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Op timize tab of TOSHIB A Assist .
164 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware S etup is the TOSHIB A configuration management tool av ai lable through the Windo ws ® operating system.
165 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Panel open/P ower on —Allo ws you to turn on the computer when opening the display panel wh ile the computer is turned of f. Since the system is a quick-booting sy stem, you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button.
166 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility (A vailable on certain models.) This utility displays w hether the “USB Sleep and Charge function” is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the “USB Sleep and Charge function.
167 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports.
168 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can b e used to enable or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function. T o enable this function, se lect the Enable USB Sleep and Char ge check box in the u tility .
169 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a differe nt charging device.
170 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Su pport allows you to customize the eco, Illumination, Media, and Mute bu ttons.
171 Utilities TOSHI BA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
172 Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models.) The fingerprint authentication uti lity can be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up.
173 Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your comp uter using fingerprints. During user enrollmen t, fingerpri n t samples are sa ved and associated with the user’ s W i ndo ws ® user account.
174 Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility ❖ A void the follo wing finger conditions for enrollm ent or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment erro rs or a drop in the f i ngerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen fi nger (e.
175 Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Fingerprint reader limitations ❖ The fingerprint reader compar es and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint. Ho wever , there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insuf ficient unique characteri stics in their fi ngerprints.
176 Utilities TOSHIB A eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIB A eco Utility™ monitor s your power sa vings from using the eco power p lan by tracking real-time po w er consumption and accumulated savings o ver time.
177 Utilities TOSHIB A wir eless LAN indicator TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator (A vailable on certain models.) The TOSHIB A wireless LAN indicator allows you to vie w th e networks you are currently connected to.
178 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB A Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmw are, docum entation or other information is available for your computer .
179 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor Y ou may disable the TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via t he W indows ® Control Panel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected inform ation from the internal storage dri ve.
180 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to iden tify and solve. Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself.
181 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask .
182 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME F AILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message. T o continue, select Start Wi ndows normally . This can happen if the computer was put into Sl eep mode and the battery has discharged.
183 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e effecti ve, visit the T oshiba W eb site at suppo rt.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer ’s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the s upport b ulletin b y name).
184 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ The operating system responds dif f erently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de v ice has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a ne w program or adding a device.
185 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet.
186 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Mana ger Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable.
187 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or e ven software related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner o f the Start menu.
188 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries If the A C power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work corr ectly , but the battery will not charge.
189 If Something Goes Wrong K eyboar d problems Keyboard problems P750/P770 series keyb oard T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key .
190 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems If you are using th e built-in screen, make sure the display pri ority is not set for an external monitor . T o do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this do es not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to retur n the display priority to its previous setting.
191 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the exter nal display de vice does not work. Make sure the e xternal moni tor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher .
192 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems 4 Click the T ools tab . 5 Click the Check now ... b utton. The Check Disk box appears. 6 Y ou can choose on e or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix fi le system error s ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start .
193 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the dri ve tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connect ed to a po wer source and turned on. The optical disc dri ve eject mechanism requires po wer to operate.
194 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Blu-ray Disc™ player T echnology . Compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. Certain interactive features may not be supported due to compatibility , network settings or other conditions.
195 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’ s speakers. Adjust the volume control. T ry pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled. Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up.
196 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems The printer will not print wh at y ou see on the scr een. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it. S ee if your program has a print previe w mode.
197 If Something Goes Wrong D VD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating pr oblems T o enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn + F8 . For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on page 208 . ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address - one other than the priv ate address of 169.
198 If Something Goes Wrong D VD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating pr oblems 2 Ensure that the disc is proper ly inserted in the dri ve tray . 3 Use the D VD or Blu-ray Disc™ pl ayer software that came with your computer to view D VD or Blu-ray Disc™ movies.
199 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y ou can nev er predict when your co mputer will lock, forci ng you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Man y software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature.
200 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system The W indows ® operating system of fers some easy-to-use features for backing up your W i ndows ® settings and your data - documents and other important files.
201 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your Wi ndows ® configuration using the sa ved restore point. T o do this: 1 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , System T ools , and then System Restore .
202 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to back up y our computer or files to optical discs, or a storage driv e: Y ou cannot back up the computer while running on battery power . Connect the AC adaptor before continuing.
203 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. Always restart the W indows ® operating system after each installation, e ven if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so.
204 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external de vices ev en if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cas es, powe r on the computer to char ge the device or use a different char ging device.
205 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba of fers a variety of resources to help you.
206 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’s worldwide of fices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices acclaim.to shiba.com T oshiba USA Self-Service support web site laptopforums.tos hiba.com Community discussion forums fo r T oshiba laptop users A ustralia T oshiba (Australia) P ty .
207 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’s worldwide of fices For more information on additio nal T oshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.
208 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TOSHIB A Cards prov ide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications.
209 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off.
210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y function s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical disk drive or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot key Po wers on/ Powers o ff the optical disk drive on your computer . When ODD is Po wered on, the optical disc dri ve tray can be opened by selecting eject.
211 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer .
212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y function s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti vates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a us er with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer .
213 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot key displays the po wer plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window .
214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y function s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 97 .
215 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 95 .
216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y function s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot key c ycl es through the p o we r -o n d is pl ay op ti on s (only the first option is av ailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is a vailable only if you are in Extended Display Mode).
217 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all m odels. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode.
218 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y function s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the W i-Fi ® module.
219 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the touch pad or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot key enables/disables the touch pad. For more information on using the touch pad, see “Using the touch pad” on page 80 .
220 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y function s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or ho t ke y switches screen resolut ion.
221 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot key turns the numer ic ov erlay on and o ff. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock feature on and off.
222 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our comp uter ships w ith the correct power su pply for the co untry of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world.
223 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wi ng acronyms may app ear in this User’ s Guide.
224 Glossary DIMM Dual Inline Memory Mod ule DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersat ile (or V id eo) Disc DV D - R O M Dig ital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Onl y Memory .
Glossary 225 RO M Read-Only M emory RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Driv e TFT Thin Film Tr ansistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W i de Area Network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this User’ s Guide.
226 Glossary B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a removable disk, k e pt in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) —See BIOS. baud rate —The speed at which a communication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation.
Glossary 227 C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L1 c ache, L2 cach e.
228 Glossary CPU cache —A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that tempo rarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and prog rams. See also cach e, L 1 ca che, L2 c ache.
Glossary 229 document —Any file created with an appl ication and, if saved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also fil e . double-click —T o press and release the point ing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointi ng device.
230 Glossary F fil e —A collection of related in formation, saved on disk with a uniqu e name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T) —The section of a s t o r ag e d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files.
Glossary 231 H DM I ( High-Definition Multimedia Interface) —An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog signal.
232 Glossary LAN (Local Area Network) —A group of com puters or other devices dispersed ov er a relativ ely limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with any other on the network.
Glossary 233 motherboard —The computer’ s main circuit board that contains the processor , memory , and other primary components. MS-DOS pr ompt —See system prompt. multi-function drive —A D VD dri ve that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a .
234 Glossary password —A unique string of characters en tered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. PC Card —A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers.
Glossary 235 Random Access Memory —See RAM. Read-Only Memory —See RO M . reb o ot —See boot , re s t a r t . removable disk —A disk that can be remov ed from a disk driv e.
236 Glossary shortcut —See k e ybo ar d shortcut . Sleep —A feature o f some W indo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left of f when you turn the computer on again.
Glossary 237 W We b —See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i ® —A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fid elity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components.
238 Index A A C adaptor 46 AC p o w e r 123 A C power light 46 accessing network 143 adding memory check total memor y 61 memory (optional) 52 optional external devices 51 adequate ventilation cooling.
239 Index safety precautions 135 setting notifications 127 taking care of 135 battery indicator light 126 BIOS Setup see TOSHIB A Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 114 but t on 3D ON/OFF button 116.
240 Index W indows® operating system 13 9 Device Manager fixing a problem 186 directing display output 87 disabling touch pad 84 , 219 display troubleshooting 190 display devices ext e rn a l 85 disp.
241 Index po wer plan 213 Sleep mode 214 using to set a power plan 130 volume mute 211 Zoom (Display resolution) 220 zooming in 221 zooming out 221 Hot Ke y Card s 208 Hot key functions 209 I icon des.
242 Index installation 52 inserting into socket 56 removing 59 , 60 microphone using 144 monitor connecting 86 monitor problems troubleshooting 190 monitoring battery power 125 mouse installing 88 mou.
243 Index po wer plans selecting power plan options 129 using a hot key 130 power sa ving option s 128 po wering do wn using Hibernate 95 using Sleep 98 precautions safety 43 printer connecting 88 set.
244 Index software Setup W izard 50 work en vironment 42 setting up a connection 143 settings customize computer settings 100 display output 87 Shut down but t on 53 , 92 command 92 computer 53 , 92 H.
245 Index TOS HIB A wireless LAN i ndicator 177 touch pad using 80 trav eli ng tips 138 troubleshooting 189 A C power light is blinking 182 battery light is blinking 183 bookmarked site not found 185 .
246 Index Memory card reader 146 optical disc driv e 113 Shut down command 92 Sleep mode 97 TOSHIB A eco power plan 131 touch pad 80 We b C a m e r a 145 using the keyboard 103 using the ov er lay for.
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