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2 Table of Contents17 PrefaceConventions18 IconsKeys Key operation When procedures require an action such as typeface you see to the left Display the computer that appear on its display screen Messages 19 Terminology 20 General PrecautionsCreating a computer-friendlyenvironment Stress injury 21 Heat injuryPressure or impact damage PC Card overheating Mobile phones Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 22 Getting StartedEquipment checklist 24 Getting Started25 Connecting the AC adaptor■Do not use a 3-pinto 2-pinconversion plug 27 Opening the displayThe display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing ■Do not press or push on the display panel ■Do not lift the computer by the display panel 28 Turning on the power■Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1.Open the display panel 2.Press and hold the computer's power button for two or three seconds Starting up for the first time When it is displayed, be sure to read the Software License Terms carefully Turning off the power Shut Down mode (Boot Mode) 29 Make sure theand 3.Click Start 4.Click the arrow button ( ) located in the power management buttons ( ) and select Shut Down from the menu 5.Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer Sleep Mode Turning Off Your Computer where Electronic Devices are Regulated or Controlled ■Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data 30 Benefits of Sleep ModeExecuting Sleep Mode 31 Sleep Mode limitationsBenefits of Hibernation Mode Starting Hibernation Mode 32 Automatic Hibernation ModeData save in Hibernation Mode 33 System Recovery Options34 System Recovery37 The Grand TourFront with the display closedWireless 38 Slide this switch to the left to turn off WirelessLAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the right to turn on the functions Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions Always turn off Do not use the This port allows you to connect an external device, such as a digital video camera for high speed data transfer A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductormini jack for monaural microphone input A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones position. Slide the latch to open the display Use this dial to adjust the volume of the internal stereo speaker and optional external stereo headphones (if connected) Move the Volume control dial to the right to increase the volume and to the left to decrease the volume A built-inmicrophone allows you to import and record sounds for your application - please refer to the Sound System section in Chapter 4 Sound System Operating Basics for more information 39 Left side40 Right side41 Back42 Underside43 NotchesDocking port Memory module slot Battery release latch HDD pack cover screws Battery lock Ultra Slim Bay lock screw 44 Front with the display open45 Touch Pad controlbuttons AccuPoint control AccuPoint Keyboard Stereo speakers Power button TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Presentation button Fingerprint Sensor 46 Indicators48 Optical disc drives49 5Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia6China Writable discs CDs CD-R DVDs DVD-R ■DVD-RW,DVD+RW and DVD-RAMdiscs can be recorded more than once Formats The drives support the following formats DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer Some types and formats of DVD-RDL and DVD+R DL discs may be unreadable 50 AC adaptor52 Hardware, Utilities and OptionsHardware53 MemorySlots Video RAM Start -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Personalization -> Display Settings Advanced Settings Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))*3 Power Legal Footnote (Battery Life)*4 54 DisksThis computer is equipped with one of the following hard disk drive types. The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different ■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB) ■ 120.0 billion bytes (111.79 GB) ■ 160.0 billion bytes (149.05 GB) Please note that part of the hard disk drive's overall capacity is reserved as administration space Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)*5 Optical disc drive this computer ■ DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer drive 2.6GB and 5.2GB DVD-RAMmedia cannot be read from or written to Display 14.1” TFT LCD screen, 16 million colors, with one of the following resolutions: WXGA, 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels WXGA+, 1440 horizontal x 900 vertical pixels Legal Footnote (LCD)*6 For more information regarding the LCD, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix K or click the *6 above Display Controller and Video mode 55 Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"))*7Sound Communications 56 Special featuresHDD automatic power off *1 System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1 Keypad overlay 57 A ten-keynumeric keypad is integrated into thekeyboard. Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for information on using this feature Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer A specific hot key function automatically locks the system providing data securityIntelligent power supply *1 Battery save mode specified in the Power Options Panel power on/off This feature automatically turns power to theLow battery automatic Hibernation Mode *1 58 Heat dispersal *1TOSHIBA HDD Protection Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode 59 TOSHIBA Value Added Package60 Utilities and Applications61 TOSHIBA SDMemory Boot Utility Utilities SD Memory Boot Utility Memory Card Format TOSHIBA ConfigFree Networking ConfigFree TOSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA -> CD&DVD Applications -> Disc Creator 62 TOSHIBA DVD-RAMAll Programs -> TOSHIBA -> CD&DVD Applications -> DVD-RAMUtility CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Display Rotation Settings + Up Arrow + ALT + Down Arrow Windows Mobility Center Lock 63 Optional devices64 Removing a PC CardSafely Remove Hardware PC Card 65 Set the SD Card type SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards in the SD Card slotThe Logo of SD memory card is () The Logo of SDHC memory card is ( ) 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB 512MB, 1GB, 2GB SDHC 4GB, 8GB Inserting an SD/SDHC Card To insert an SD/SDHC Card, follow the steps as detailed below: 1.Insert the SD/SDHC Card into the SD Card slot on the side of the computer 2.Press the SD/SDHC Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made ■Make sure the SD/SDHC Card is oriented properly before you insert it 66 SD/SDHC memory cardFormatting an SD/SDHC Card SD Memory Card Format 67 Media careCard care Memory card care 68 Additional memory module69 Point to note about memory module errorInstalling a memory module (Slot A) 72 Tuck the keyboard ribbon cable into the groove under the memory module cover14. Replace the keyboard and secure it using the two screws 15.Set the keyboard brace into its groove and hold down to secure the latches Install the battery pack. Refer to 17.Turn your computer over 73 Removing a memory module (Slot A)74 Installing a memory module (Slot B)75 Removing a memory module (Slot B)77 Hard disk drive packRemoving the hard disk drive pack 78 Installing the hard disk drive packTo install the hard disk drive pack, follow the steps as detailed below: 1.Move the connector until it is vertical 2.Hold the hard disk drive vertically with its label on the left 3.Connect the hard disk drive to the connector 79 5.Seat the cover and press down until the latches click into place6.Secure the cover with two screws Check that the screws are the proper length and reattach the cover 7. Turn your computer over 80 Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor81 3. Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock positionExternal monitor Connecting the monitor cable 1.Turn the computer's power off 2.Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port 3.Turn the external monitor's power on 4.Turn the computer's power on 82 USB FDD Kit83 Connecting the USB floppy diskette driveDisconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive 84 i.LINK (IEEE1394)■Digital video cameras ■Hard disk drives ■MO drives ■Writable optical disc drives Precautions ■Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer, before you: ■Connect/disconnect an i.LINK device to/from the computer 85 ConnectingDisconnecting2.Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click 86 Serial portThe serial connector can be used to connect to RS-232Ccompatible devices RS-232Ccompatible devices include the following: ■Modem ■Mouse ■Printer To connect a serial port, follow the steps as detailed below: 1.Turn the computer’s power off TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator 87 The following ports are available on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator■RJ45 LAN jack ■External monitor port ■DC IN 15V jack ■Security lock slot ■Universal Serial Bus 2.0 port (four) ■DVI port Security lock Connecting the security lock 1.Turn the computer so its left hand side faces you 2.Align the security cable with the 'lock hole' and secure it in place 88 Optional accessories90 Operating Basics126 The Keyboard133 Power and Power-UpModesPower conditions 134 Monitoring of power condition135 Battery136 Extended Capacity Battery Pack (Included with some models, or option)High Capacity Battery Pack (Included with some models, or option) Real Time Clock (RTC) batteryS **** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press [F1] key to set Date/Time Troubleshooting Care and use of the battery pack Refer to the enclosed for detailed precautions and handling instructions 137 The computer's RTC battery is aNever remove the battery pack while the Charging the batteries You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures 138 TimeBattery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity 139 Maximizing battery operating time■Processor speed ■Screen brightness ■System Sleep Mode ■System Hibernation Mode ■Display power off period ■Hard disk drive power off period ■How much charge the battery contained to begin with ■Where you store your programs and data ■The environmental temperature - operating time decreases at low temperatures Retaining data with power off Refer to User Information Guide about Retaining time Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery packs: 1.Turn off the computer's power 140 5.Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green■If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use ■Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps as detailed below: 1.Save your work 2.Turn the computer's power off - ensure that the Power indicator is off 3.Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer 4.Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5.Slide the battery lock (1) into its () position 141 Installing the battery pack142 TOSHIBA Password Utility■Owner String (text box) 143 (text box)Refer to Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program section in Chapter Refer to section in Chapter for more information User Token field ■Create (button)Start ->All Programs ->TOSHIBA ->Utilities ->SD Memory Card Format ■Disable (button) (button) 144 Supervisor PasswordC:\Program Files\Toshiba\PasswordUtility\TOSPU.exe This utility lets you do the following: ■Register, delete or change the Supervisor Password ■Create or invalidate a Supervisor Password token ■Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password ■Enter the password manually It is not needed in Sleep Mode and Restart To enter a password manually, follow these steps: Turn on the power as described in Chapter 1 Getting Started 2.Enter the Password 3.Press ENTER 145 Power-upmodesPanel power on/off System Auto Off 146 HW Setup & BIOS SetupAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window 153 BIOS Setup Program154 Ending the BIOS Setup Program HalfwayNot Registered Supervisor Password has not been registered (Default) Supervisor Password has been registered ■Configuration changes in the BIOS Setup Program ■Configuration changes in the HW Setup utility ■Selection of the startup device during computer recovery Core Multi - Processing The Core Multi-Processingsets the CPU operating mode Enabled is Dual Core mode Disabled is Single Core mode Enables Core Multi - Processing functions (Default) Disables Core Multi - Processing functions Virtualization Technology The Virtualization Technology is supported with some models The Disabled command does not allow use of the Intel Virtualization Technology 155 Enhanced C-StatesExecute-DisableBit Capability On Battery 156 Critical Battery Wake-upLCD Display Stretch Security controller TPM 157 Clear TPM OwnerThe procedure to follow is as detailed below: Move the cursor to the A message is displayed at which you should press the The Trusted Platform Module setting will then change from beingEnable Disabled Infineon TPM Installation Guide C:\TOSAPINS\Infineon TPM Installation Guide Diagnostic Mode Allows you to set whether the BIOS diagnostic test is enabled or disabled The diagnostic test is disabled (Default) The diagnostic test is enabled 158 TroubleshootingProblem solving process 160 Hardware and system checklist161 System start-upSelf testIn Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA Boot Priority Power Overheating power down 162 AC powerBattery 164 Real Time ClockThe following message is Displayed on the screen: 1.Press the F1 key - the BIOS setup application will load 2.Set the date in the System Date field 3.Set the time in the System Time field 4.Press the END key - a confirmation message will be displayed Password Keyboard Some letter keys Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not produce numbers activated - press the FN + F11 hot key and try typing again Output to screen is Please refer to your software's documentation to garbled ensure that its is not remapping the keyboard in any way (remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of each key) If you are still unable to use the keyboard, you should contact your reseller, dealer or service provider 165 Internal display panel&BIOS Setup, for further information BIOS Setup No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display an external monitor Markings appear on the These marks may have come from contact with computer's display the keyboard and Touch Pad while the display panel a clean dry cloth or, if this fails, with a good screen cleaner and always ensure you let the display panel dry properly before closing it Problems above remain You should initially refer to the documentation unresolved or other supplied with you software to determine if it is problems occur this that is causing the problems. Alternatively you may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool to check the general operation of the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller, dealer or service provider Hard disk drive Computer does not boot Check to see whether that is a floppy diskette in 166 DVD Super Multi drive167 USB floppy diskette drive168 SD/SDHC Card errorRemove the SD/SDHC Card from the computer occurs and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists, then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your SD/SDHC Card for further information You cannot write to an SD/SDHC Card and check to ensure that it is not write protected You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the SD/SDHC Card that is inserted into the 169 Dual Pointing deviceTouch Pad/AccuPointClick Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse icon Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse Buttons the Pointer Options tab OK 1.Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse icon Advanced 3.Click the Advanced feature settings button 4.Advanced feature settings is displayed Advanced feature setting 170 USB mouse171 Fingerprint Sensor172 USB deviceUSB device does not Remove the USB device from the computer and then reconnect it to a free port it in order to Ensure that any required USB device drivers are properly installed - to achieve this you should refer to both the device documentation and the operating system documentation If you are using an operating system that does not support USB, you are still able to use a USB mouse and/or USB keyboard by setting the USBKB/Mouse Emulation option within the option within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to Enabled If there is an error in Slot B: orange once, then green twice If there are errors in both Slot A and Slot B: orange twice, then green twice 2.Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices 3.Remove the battery pack 4.Remove the incompatible memory module 5.Install the battery and/or connect the AC adaptor 6.Turn on the computer 173 Sound system175 i.LINK (IEEE1394) devicei.LINK device does not function computer and to the device Make sure the device’s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-clickthe Add Hardware icon. Follow the on-screen directions Restart Windows If problems persist, contact your dealer Modem Refer to Appendix C, AT Commands and Appendix D, S-registers Communication Make sure the computer’s internal modem software can’t initialize settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem Phone and Modem modem Properties in the Control Panel You can hear a dial If the call is going through a PBX machine, make tone but can’t make a sure the communication application’s tone dial call detection feature is disabled You can also use the ATX command. Refer to Appendix C, AT Commands You place a call, but a connection can’t be made Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application After making a call you can’t hear a ring You can also use the ATD command. Refer to Appendix C, AT Commands Communication is cut The computer will automatically cut off off unexpectedly is not successful for a set time interval. Try lengthening this time interval Check the error control setting in your communications application You can also use the AT\N command. Refer to Appendix C, AT Commands 176 LANBluetooth 177 Recovery Discs"The Recovery Disc Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Discs Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries 178 TOSHIBA support179 Where to writeOutside of Europe In Europe Australia Germany & Austria Canada France China Netherlands Singapore Spain United States of America United Kingdom The Rest of Europe 180 SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Environmental Requirements181 Power RequirementsBuilt-inModemNetwork control unit (NCU) Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function Communication specifications Communication system protocol 182 Data transmission and reception600 bps Data reception only with 56000 bps 2400/4800/7200/9600/12000/14400 bps -10dBm -10to -40dBm 600 ohms ±30%impedance Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU-TV.42 MNP class 5 and ITU-TV.42bis +3.3V (supplied by computer) 183 Display Controller and Video modeDisplay controller Video mode 184 AT Commands185 A Answer commandThis command instructs the modem to go off-hookand answer an incoming call Bn Communication standard setting B16 Selects Bell 103J when the modem is at 300 bps (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1,15,16 ERROR Otherwise Dn Dial The following may be used as phone number modifiers: PPulse dialing TTouch-tonedialing (default) Hook flash. Causes the modem to go En Echo command 186 Hook controlRequest ID information Ln Monitor speaker volume Mn Monitor speaker mode 187 Modulation handshakeReturn on-lineto data mode Select pulse dialing Result code control 188 T Select tone dialingVn DCE response format Result code selection, call progress monitoringCommand Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code detect signal 189 Dial tone detectDisabled:The modem dials a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone Busy tone detect Disabled:The modem ignores any busy tones it receives Enabled:The modem monitors for busy tones OK n=0,1,2,3,4,5 Recall stored profile zero is assumed. Either Z0 or Z1 restores the profile &Cn Data Carrier Detect (DCD) control &Dn DTR control 190 &F Load factory settings&Gn V.22bis guard tone control &Kn Local flow control selection &Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio (WW) 191 &Tn Self-testcommands&T0 Abort. Stops any test in progress Result Codes: OKn=0 CONNECTn=1 ERROROtherwise &V Display Current Configuration &V View profiles &W Store current configuration Saves the current (active) configuration (profile), including S-Registers &W Stores the current configuration &Zn=x Store telephone number OK n=0, 1, 2, 3 ERROR Otherwise \Nn Error control mode selection \N0 Buffer mode. No error control. \N1 Direct mode This is also known as MNP reliable mode 192 \N3 V.42, MNP, or buffered (default)OK n=0,1,2,3,4,5,7 ERROR Otherwise \Qn Local flow control selection \Q0 Disable flow control \Q1 XON/XOFF software flow control. \Q3 CTS/RTS to DTE (default). Result Codes:OK n=0,1,3 ERROR Otherwise \Vn Protocol result code \V0 Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed \V1 Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed (default) %B View numbers in blacklist %Cn Data compression control %C0 V.42bis/MNP 5 disabled. No data compression %C3 V.42bis/MNP 5 enabled. Data compression enabled (default) Result Codes: OK n=0,3 ERROR Otherwise 193 S-registers202 Wireless LAN207 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager210 Bluetooth wireless technologyInteroperability 217 AC Power Cord and Connectors218 Finland:Sweden: France: Switzerland: Germany: United Kingdom: USA Europe 219 TOSHIBA Anti-theftProtection Timer220 Legal Footnotes224 Glossary225 KB: kilobyteLCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale integration MB: megabyte MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR: optical character recognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral component interconnect RAM: random access memory RGB: red, green, and blue ROM: read only memory RTC: real time clock SCSI: small computer system interface SIO: serial input/output TFT: thin-filmtransistor UART: universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter USB: Universal Serial Bus UXGA: ultra extended graphics array VGA: video graphics array VRT: voltage reduction technology WXGA: wide extended graphics array WXGA+: wide extended graphics array plus XGA: extended graphics array AccuPoint: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer keyboard allocate: To assign a space or function for a specific taskalphanumeric: alternating current (AC): analog signal: 226 bit:byte: cache memory: capacity: 227 card: Synonym for board. See board. See CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bitPC Cards See chassis: The frame containing the computer cold start: Starting a computer that is currently off (turning on the power)COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4: commands: communications: 229 DOS: Disk Operating System. See operating systemdriver: DVD-R (+R -R): DVD-RAM: (Dual Layer): DVD-ROM: DVD-RW (+RW -RW): DVD+R (Double Layer): echo: erase: See delete 230 delete2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress execute: To interpret and execute an instructionExtended Capability Port: fast infrared: file: fingerprint sensor: firmware: floppy diskette: A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded datafloppy diskette drive (FDD): Fn-esse: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys folder: An icon in Windows used to store documents or other foldersformat: function keys: gigabyte (GB): graphics: hard disk: hard disk drive (HDD): hardware: 231 hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per secondhexadecimal: host computer: hot key: HW Setup: icon: i.LINK (IEEE1394): input: instruction: interface: To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information interrupt request: A signal that gives a component access to the processor 232 KB: See kilobytekeyboard: kilobyte (KB): level 2 cache: See cache cacheLight Emitting Diode (LED): Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): LSI: Large Scale Integration 2)An integrated circuit that uses large scale integrationmain board: See motherboard motherboardmegabyte (MB): megahertz: menu: microprocessor: mode: monitor: motherboard: MP3: non-system disk: nonvolatile memory: numeric keypad overlay: OCR: online state: operating system: 233 output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates dataparity: password: pel: peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bitbus 234 An industry standard32-bit busperipheral device: pixel: plug and play: port: Power Saver: printed circuit board (PCB): program: prompt: Random Access Memory (RAM): restart: RGB: 235 RJ45: A modular LAN jackROM: SCSI: SD/SDHC Card: serial communications: serial interface: SIO: soft key: software: stop bit: subpixel: synchronous: system disk: terminal: 236 TFT display:TTL: Universal Serial Bus: VGA: volatile memory: warm start: window: Wireless LAN: write protection: 237 Index
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