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Toshiba toshiba computer Manual
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1 A500/A500D series15 Table of ContentsPreface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Chapter 3 Getting Started Chapter 4 Operating Basics 16 Chapter 5 The KeyboardChapter 6 Power and Power-upModes Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords Chapter 8 Optional Devices 17 Chapter 9 TroubleshootingDisclaimers Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix E TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor If your computer is stolen Glossary Index 19 Preface23 General PrecautionsProvide adequate ventilation Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment 24 Stress injuryHeat injury Pressure or impact damage ExpressCard overheating Mobile phones Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 25 IntroductionEquipment checklist26 SoftwareStart Control Panel Uninstall a program Documentation 27 FeaturesVideo RAM 28 Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset modelMobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset model: Video RAM capacity shares with main memory and the proportion depends on Dynamic Video Memory Technology Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset model in graphic chip by ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570: External 512MB graphic chip by ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650: External 1GB AMD M780G Chipset model: and the proportion depends on ATI HyperMemory™ AMD M780G Chipset model in graphic chip by ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650: External 1GB Disks Hard disk drive or This computer is equipped with the following ■SSD(depending on the model you purchased) ■64GB ■128GB ■256GB ■HDD ■160GB ■250GB ■320GB ■400GB ■500GB Additional hard disk drive sizes may be introduced 29 Optical disc driveKeyboard Pointing Device 30 PowerPortsExternal monitor Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) SlotsExpressCard™ Bridge media SIM card 31 MultimediaSound system Web Camera such as Windows Live Messenger. Camera Assistant Software HDMI out port DisplayPort(dependin Headphone (S/PDIF) jack Microphone jack TV Tuner Infrared receiver 32 This is a sensor window that receives signalsfrom the remote controller which is provided with your computer Models which do not include a remote controller are not equipped with an infrared receiver so the computer cannot be operated with a remote controller Use this device to navigate when playing CDs/DVDs. The slim size remote controller is some models) Communications The computer has built-insupport for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second 100BASE-TX)and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T) Some computers in this series have Bluetooth wireless communication function which eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers and mobile phones. When it is enabled Bluetooth provides the wireless personal area network environment which is safe and trustworthy, that is quick and easy Wireless LAN module that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard functions on and off 33 Special featuresSystem automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1 34 there is no input or hardware access for aOptions 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 security A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent power supply detects the battery’s charge automatically calculates the remaining battery capacity and protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor. This can be This feature lets you configure the computer in order to save battery power. This can be computer operation cannot be continued, the system automatically enters Hibernation Mode Power Options an internal temperature sensor so that, if the level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered. This can be the computer to detect vibration and shocks, and automatically moves the hard disk drive’s read write head to a safe position in order to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head-to-diskcontact. Refer to the Using the Hard Operating Basics for details for details 35 TOSHIBA Value Added Package36 Utilities and ApplicationsBluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba 37 such as printers and mobile phonesprovides access to specific tools, utilities and of the computer easier point to All Programs, click TOSHIBA, click Utilities, and select HWSetup iconTOSHIBA ConfigFree All Programs TOSHIBA ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor You can create CD’s and DVD’s in a number of formats including audio CD’s that can be played on a standard CD player, and data CD’s/DVD’s your computer’s hard disk drive. This software can be used on models with a DVD Super Multi drive To start this utility, click Start -> All ProgramsTOSHIBA -> CD&DVD Applications -> Disc Creator TOSHIBA Face TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows. If the verification is automatically. The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like, which makes the login process easier38 TOSHIBA USB Sleepand Charge Utility TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> USB Sleep and Charge or Control Panel -> TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert TOSHIBA DVD-RAM All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> CD&DVD Applications -> DVD-RAMUtility Windows Mobility Center Lock TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER->TOSHIBADVD PLAYER 39 Options41 The Grand Tour71 Getting Started72 Connecting the AC adaptor74 Opening the display75 Turning on the powerStarting up for the first time 76 Turning off the power77 Benefits of Hibernation ModeStarting Hibernation Mode Automatic Hibernation Mode2.Click System and Maintenance and click Power Options 3.Click Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does When I press the power button When I close the lid Save changes Data save in Hibernation Mode 78 Sleep Mode■Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your dataControl Panel System and Maintenance Power Options ■To use the Hybrid Sleep function, configure it in the Power Options Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits: 79 Executing Sleep ModeSleep Mode limitations 80 Restarting the computerSystem Recovery Options and Restoring the pre-installedSoftware System Recovery Options 81 Restoring the pre-installedSoftware82 1.Have a blank DVD media readyTurn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows Vista 4.Insert the first blank media into the optical disc drive tray Double click theRecovery Disc Creator Create 7.Follow the on-screeninstructions Your Recovery Discs will be created Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from your created Recovery Discs When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the While holding down 3.Use the cursors key to select the CD-ROMicon from the menu A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the 85 Operating BasicsUsing the Touch Pad 86 Using the Fingerprint SensorAvoid swiping with the finger stiff or Confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl before swiping: ■When fingerprint reading is not successful: 87 Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor88 ■Wash and dry your hands thoroughlyClean the sensor with a ■Soaked or swollen finger, for example as may occur after taking a bath ■Injured finger ■Wet finger ■Soiled or oily finger ■Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate ■Enroll two or more fingers ■Check sliding position and speed ■The recognition success rate may differ from user to user 89 Fingerprint sensor limitationsTOSHIBA does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be Points to note about the fingerprint utility If Windows Vista Please also refer to the fingerprint utility Setup Procedure Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication Fingerprint Registration . Or double click the icon in the Task Bar The Enter Windows Password screen is displayed. Enter a password into the 90 The “How to Delete the Fingerprint Data 2.The TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu screen is displayed 3.Swipe your enrolled finger to enter the main menu 4.Delete fingerprints: ■To delete individual fingerprints: 1.Click “Enroll” 2.Click the fingerprint mark above the registered finger ■To delete for all user’s fingerprints: 3.Swipe your enrolled finger 4.Click “Fingerprint control” 5.Click [Delete All] button in the lower right 91 Windows Logon via Fingerprint AuthenticationFingerprint Authentication Procedure 1.Start up the computer Fingerprint system boot authentication General It is necessary to register the User Password before using the fingerprint 92 Fingerprint Single Sign-onFeatureTOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility Single Sign-on feature Check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings 1.Logon as Administrator means a user has administrator privileges 3.Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor 6.Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor 7.Click “Setting” Place a check mark in Boot authentication. If you want to use the Single 9.Click “Apply” 10.“Save succeeded” is displayed. Click “OK” 11.Click “Close.” 12.Are you sure you want to close this window?” is displayed. Click “OK” 13.Click “Close” 14.“Are you sure you want to close this window?” is displayed. Click “OK” 93 Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge function94 In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleepand Charge function-compatibleicon (), attach the mouse or keyboard to it If all USB ports have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon (), change the “USB Sleep and Charge function” setting to [Disabled] Starting the USB Sleep and Charge UtilityUSB Sleep and Charge TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge 95 Using optical disk drives100 Writing CD/DVD on DVD Super Multi drives101 Please refer to the sectionWritable discs CD-R/RW To write data to Important message Before writing or rewriting TAIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD Hitachi Maxell,LtdCD-RW: (Multi-Speedand High-Speed) 102 TAIYO YUDEN Co.,Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media)MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 4x, 8x and 16x speed media) Hitachi Maxell,Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 4x and 8x speed media) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 8x and 16x speed media) TAIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 2.4x and 8x speed media) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 2x, 4x and 6x speed media) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 2.4x, 4x and 8x speed media)DVD-RAM: DVD Specifications for DVD-RAMDisc for Version 2.0, Version 2.1 or Version Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd. (for 3x and 5x speed media) Hitachi Maxell,Ltd. (for 3x and 5x speed media) DVD Super Multi drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 16x speed Some types and formats of ■2.6GB and 5.2GB DVD-RAMmedia cannot be read from or written to DISC created in 104 ■CD-RW(Ultra Speed +) media should not be used as data may be lost or damagedWhen writing or rewriting Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the ■Do not perform any of the following actions: ■Change users in the Windows Vista® operating system ■Apply impact or vibration to the computer ■Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice ■Open the optical disc drive 105 DisclaimerTOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: Damage to any Any change or loss of the recorded contents of ■Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot back up ■TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format 106 TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording toWhen you back up a ■You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RWor DVD+RW disc Data Verification 1.Select Settings for Each Mode -> Data Disc in the Setting menu 2.Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps: Select in the menu3.Mark the Verify written data check box Mark the check box4.Select File Open or Full Compare mode mode 5.Click the OK button How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information ■Opening the TOSHIBA Disc Creator ManualStart -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> CD&DVD Applications -> Disc Creator Help 107 TOSHIBA DVD PlayerNotes on use Use The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the “TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER” ■Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the “TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER” Do not lock the computer using the 108 Display Devices & AudioAppearance and Personalization Personalization Display Settings When viewing 4.Do not change the screen resolution while running the “TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER” TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER “TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER” software is supported for playback of 2.The “TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER” does not have a parental control function 6.Do not change Windows Users while “TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER” is running Starting TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Use the following procedure to start “TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER” Touch the CD/DVD panel on the Front operation panel. Or select 109 Media care110 Floppy diskettesThe USB floppy diskette drive is available only as an option 3.Always handle floppy diskettes with care to prevent the loss of stored data 9.Do not place heavy objects on your floppy diskettes 111 Sound system112 InformationSpeaker Configuration Sound Effects This section explains how to select various sound effectsEnvironment Equalizer Karaoke Vocal Cancellation Microphone EffectsMicrophone Effects are only found within Microphone window are only found within window ■Noise Suppression reduces background noise and fan noise ■Acoustic Echo Cancellation reduces feedback and feedback echo Default Format You can change the sample rate and bit depth of sound 113 Using the web camera114 Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application115 Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition116 Register faceManagement Registration 117 12.The Management screen is displayedHow to Delete the Face Recognition Data The Management screen is displayed 2.Select a user which is deleted in the Management screen button will be displayed on the screen If you do not want the data to be deleted, click the Clicking on the How to launch the help file For further information on this utility, please refer to the help file To launch the help file, clickTOSHIBA Face Recognition Help Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition1:N Mode Login screen: 1:1 Mode Login screen: Select Account Display Captured Image 1:N Mode Login screen 1.Turn on the computer 2.The Select Tiles screen will be displayed 3.Select Start face recognition ( )4.“Please face to the camera” will be displayed will be displayed If an error occurs during authentication, you will be returned to the 118 TV Tuner120 Wireless communications121 SecurityBluetooth wireless technology For reference, Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features: Worldwide operation Radio links Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security: ■Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA ■Microsoft® Windows Vista® 122 Product Support:123 LAN125 Cleaning the computer126 Moving the computerHeat dispersal 127 Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection128 3D ViewerDetails Detection Level Amplification TOSHIBA HDD Protection Message 129 The Keyboard135 Power and Power-upModesPower conditions 136 Power indicators137 Battery138 ■Battery type (depending on the model you purchased)■The availability of this battery is dependent on the model you purchased Real Time Clock batteryERROR 0271: Check date and time settings WARNING Default used <F2> to Setup Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations When this error appears, the following action is recommended 1.Connect the AC adapter and let the battery charge for 24-hours 2.Press F2 to enter BIOS setup menu 3.Set correct time and date 139 Care and use of the battery pack140 ProceduresTimeCharging time (hours) Battery type Battery charging notice 141 In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below:3.Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows white Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods ■Clicking the battery icon on the task bar ■Via the Battery Status in the Windows Mobility Center window 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 142 ■The environmental temperature - operating time decreases at low temperaturesRetaining data with power offRetention Time State and Retention Time 2 days for 12 cell, 1 day for 6 cell, 0.5 day for 3 cell (sleep mode) (shut down mode) 30 days Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery packs: 1.Turn off the computer’s power 5.Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows white ■If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use 143 Replacing the battery pack145 TOSHIBA Password Utility146 Supervisor passwordTOSHIBA Assist J SECURE J Supervisor password Starting the computer by passwordFingerprint Power-on Security BkSp Enter Password [xxxxxxxx] Fn + F1 147 Power-upmodes149 HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup Accessing HW Setup HW Setup Window 155 Optional Devices173 TroubleshootingProblem solving process 175 Hardware and system checklist176 System start-upSelf test Power 177 Overheating power downComputer shuts down Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator and DC IN indicator stops blinking blinks white If the computer has reached room temperature and it still does not start, or if it starts but shuts down quickly, contact your reseller, dealer or service provider This indicates a problem with the heat dispersal and its DC IN indicator system - you should contact your reseller, dealer is flashing in white or service provider AC power AC adaptor doesn’t power the computer (DC IN indicator does not glow white) 178 BatteryPower saver Select a power plan in the Power Options 179 Real Time Clock1.Press [F2] key. BIOS setup will boot up 2.Press [F5/F6] to set the date in [System Date] 3.Press [F5/F6] to set the time in [System Time] Password Cannot enter Please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility Please refer to the password section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes for further information Keyboard 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 180 Internal display panelSolid State Drive 181 Hard disk drive183 USB floppy diskette driveExpressCard 184 SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD CardMemory Stick/Memory Stick PRO/Memory Stick PRO Duo 185 xD picture cardMultiMediaCard 186 Infrared receiver windowPointing device Touch PadControl Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse Buttons 187 the Pointer Options tabOK Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse icon the Device Settings tab Settings Select Sensitivity from the Select an item Touch Sensitivity 188 USB mouse189 Fingerprint SensorUSB device 190 USB Sleep and Charge functionThe battery depletes quickly even when turned OFF the power of the computer 191 Reconnect the external device after turning ON the computerThe “USB WakeUp function” does not work eSATA device eSATA device eSATA device does Remove the eSATA device from the computer and then reconnect it to a free port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer’s eSATA/USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode. If this occurs the device while the computer is turned on Ensure that any required eSATA device drivers 192 Additional memory module193 Sound systemVolume control 194 External monitor195 LANBluetooth 196 HDMI monitor output functionDisplayPort monitor output function 197 Video PlaybackSet the PCI Express Link ASPM in the BIOS setup using the following steps: 1.Press the F1 key. The BIOS setup screen will appear 2.Set the PCI Express Link ASPM to Disabled in BATTERY 3.Press the END key. A confirmation message will appear TV Tuner Some models are equipped with a TV Tuner jack Poor Reception Adjust the TV tuner antenna 198 TOSHIBA support199 Disclaimers203 SpecificationsEnvironmental requirements 205 Display Controller207 Wireless LAN211 AC Power Cord and Connectors213 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor215 If your computer is stolen217 Glossary218 FIR:GB: HDD: GPS: HD+: IDE: IEEE: I/O: IrDA: IRQ: KB: LAN: LCD: LED: MB: MMC: OCR: PCB: PCI: RAM: RGB: ROM: RTC: S/P DIF: SDRAM: SLI: SIM: SO-DIMM: TFT: UART: USB: VESA: VGA: XGA: adaptor: alphanumeric: alternating current (AC): analog signal: application: ASCII: asynchronous: backup: binary: 219 ASCIIBIOS: bit: Bluetooth: board: 220 boot:boot disk: bootable disk: bps: buffer: bus: byte: cache memory: capacity: CD: CD-ROM: CD-RW: character: chassis: chip: click: CMOS: 221 cold start:COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4: commands: compatibility: components: Composite Video (YUV): computer program: computer system: configuration: controller: co-processor: CPU: CRT: cursor: data: data bits: DC: default: delete: device driver: dialog box: 222 disable: To turn a computer option off. See also enableDigital Audio: disk drive: disk storage: display: documentation: double click: driver: DVD: An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD-ROM Also known as terrestrial digital TV. Digital TV broadcasting standardDVD-R (+R -R): DVD-RAM: (Dual Layer): DVD-ROM: DVD-RW (+RW -RW): echo: 223 enable: To turn on a computer option. See also disableerase: See deleteescape: escape guard time: execute: To interpret and execute an instructionfast infrared: file: fingerprint sensor: firmware: flash memory: 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: 224 hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per secondhost computer: hot key: HW Setup: icon: input: instruction: interface: interrupt request: A signal that gives a component access to the processorI/O: I/O devices: IrDA 1.1: keyboard: kilobyte (KB): L1 cache: L2 cache: LAN: Light Emitting Diode (LED): Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): 225 main board: See motherboardmegabyte (MB): megahertz: 226 memory:menu: microprocessor: mode: modem: monitor: motherboard: MP3: network: non-system disk: nonvolatile memory: numeric keypad overlay: OCR: online state: operating system: output: PAL: parity: password: 227 PCI: Peripheral Component Interconnect. An industry standard 32-bitbusperipheral: Péritel: pixel: plug and play: pointing device: port: Power Saver: program: prompt: Random Access Memory (RAM): resolution: restart: 228 See alsoRJ11: A modular telephone jack RJ45: A modular LAN jack See S/P DIF: A standard of digital interface for audioSCSI: SD/SDHC memory card: SECAM L: SIO: soft key: software: stop bit: synchronous: system disk: telephony: terminal: TFT display: 229 Touch Pad: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm restwarm start: Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off 231 Index
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