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Toshiba A660D, A665, A665D Getting Started, Equipment checklist, Hardware, Documentation

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Satellite A660/A660D, Satellite A665/A665D

Chapter 1

Getting Started

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information to start using your computer.

Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer, taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use.

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

■Satellite A660/A660D, Satellite A665/A665D Series Portable Personal Computer

■AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)

■Battery pack

Documentation

■Satellite A660/A660D, Satellite A665/A665D Series User’s Manual

■Satellite A660/A660D, Satellite A665/A665D Series Quickstart

■Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort (included in User’s Manual)

■Warranty information

If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

User’s Manual

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Contents

Satellite A660/A660D Satellite A665/A665D Table of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Chapter 5 The Keyboard Chapter 6 Power and Power-UpModes HW Setup Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Appendix G Legal Footnotes Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks EU Declaration of Conformity REACH - Compliance Statement Following information is only for Turkey: Following information is only valid for EU-memberStates: Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries ENERGY STAR® Program GOST Optical disc drive safety instructions DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording DV-W28S ■DVD Super Multi UJ890 ■BD ROM UJ141 ■BD-REUJ240 ■DVD Super Multi GT30N/GT30F International precautions OBS VAROITUS Preface Conventions Icons Keys ENTER Key operation CTRL Terminology HDD or Hard disk drive General Precautions Provide adequate ventilation Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment Stress injury Heat injury Pressure or impact damage ExpressCard overheating Mobile phones Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Page Getting Started Equipment checklist Software Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor ■Do not use a 3-pinto 2-pinconversion plug DC IN Opening the display 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 one or two seconds Starting up for the first time Shut Down Mode Sleep Mode Benefits of Sleep Mode Executing Sleep Mode Sleep Mode limitations Hibernation Mode Benefits of Hibernation Mode Starting Hibernation Mode Automatic Hibernation Mode Data save in Hibernation Mode System Recovery Options and Restoring the preinstalled software Restoring the pre-installedSoftware Creating optical Recovery Discs and restoring the ■Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from the Recovery hard disk drive Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA and restoring the * Please note that this service is not free-of-charge Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from your created Recovery Discs When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the ESC While holding down F12 Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA Page The Grand Tour Legal Footnote (Non-applicableIcons)*1 Front with the display closed Right side Left side TV Tuner jack External Monitor port LAN jack HDMI out port Back Underside Battery lock Battery release latch Memory module slot Front with the display open Web Camera such as Windows Live Messenger. TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will help you to add Web Camera LED Microphone Keyboard Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons Touchpad Enable Indicators Wireless indicators Wireless The Wireless communication indicator blinks communication Full size keyboard Optical disc drives CDs CD-R DVDs DVD-R ■DVD-RW,DVD+RW and DVD-RAMdiscs can be recorded more than once BD-Combodrive DVD-ROMread DVD Super Multi drive Remote Controller Full Size Remote Controller select Control panel -> System and Security Access indicator Record Pause Play Volume + Volume Channel/Page up (+) and down (-) Mute Slim Size Remote Controller Opens the main menu on a DVD movie, if available Page Using the Remote Controller Installing/Removing batteries Type of battery that can be used for the Full Size Remote Controller Installing the batteries Type of battery that can be used for the Slim Size Remote Controller Replacing the battery Inserting a Slim size remote controller Removing a Slim size remote controller AC adaptor Hardware, Utilities and Options Hardware Processor Legal Footnote (CPU)*2 Memory Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))*3 Power Legal Footnote (Battery Life)*4 Disks Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)*5 Optical disc drive Display Power Saving Technology AMD® Vari-Bright™ Legal Footnote (LCD)*6 Graphics Control 3D Global Settings 3D Program Override Settings Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”))*7 Sound Multimedia Communications Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)*8 Special features Intelligent power A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent supply *1 power supply detects the battery’s charge automatically calculates the remaining battery capacity and protects electronic components Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode Sleep and Charge function Sleep and Music TOSHIBA Value Added Package Utilities and Applications TOSHIBA DVD This software is provided for playback of PLAYER DVD-Video Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER -> TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA -> CD&DVD Applications -> Disc Creator TOSHIBA ReelTime -> TOSHIBA -> TOSHIBA ReelTime TOSHIBA Media Controller -> TOSHIBA -> TOSHIBA Media Controller Optional devices Cards/memory Peripheral devices eSATA Other Removing an ExpressCard Bridge media slot Points to note about the SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card Memory media format Formatting an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card Card care Memory card care About the write-protect Inserting a memory media 1.Turn the memory media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down 3.Press the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made Removing a memory media 2.Point to memory media and click the left Touch Pad control button Additional memory module You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel ■Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions a.The computer is turned on Point to note about memory module error Installing a memory module Page 8.Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screw Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed Install the battery pack - refer to 10.Turn your computer over Removing a memory module Page Connecting the monitor cable Television via HDMI 1.Turn the computer off 3.Turn the television on 4.Turn the computer on Fn + F5 For Intel Display Multiple Displays For NVIDIA NVIDIA Control Panel 2.Click Display and select Set up multiple displays For ATI 1.Click Start -> All Programs -> Catalyst Control Center ->CCC 2.Click Graphics and select Desktop & Displays Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive Connecting the eSATA device Disconnecting an eSATA device Connecting the security lock Optional accessories Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad Touch Pad Gesture ChiralMotion Pinch Zoom (Pinch) Rotating (ChiralRotate) Momentum Web Camera Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition How to register the Face Recognition Data 1:N Mode Login screen 1:1 Mode Login screen Using optical disc drive Loading discs Page Removing discs To remove the CD/DVD/BD, follow the steps as detailed below: To remove a CD/DVD/BD, press eject button let CD/DVD/BD be put out How to remove CD/DVD/BD when the disc tray will not open Writing CD/DVD/BD on DVD Super Multi drive or BD-Writerdrive or BD-Combodrive DVD superMulti drive BD-Combodrive BD-Writerdrive Page Operate the computer at its full power settings - do not use any ■CD-RW(Ultra Speed +) media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged When 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 7 operating system ■Start a communication application such as a modem TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■DVD-Videocannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator Do not use the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in order to copy DVD-RAM Data Verification How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator How to make a DVD-Video How to make a Blu-raydisc Movie How to learn more about Corel DVD MovieFactory Important information for use Notes on use Display Devices & Audio Starting TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Operating TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Open TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER HELP Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Media care 5.Do not expose the CD/DVD/BD to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold 6.Do not place heavy objects on your CD/DVD/BD Floppy diskettes The 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 Sound System Realtek HD Audio Manager Information Power Management Speaker Configuration Sound Effects Microphone Effects Dolby Advanced Audio Dolby Advanced Audio includes: High-Frequency ■Natural Bass: Extends the bass response of any speakers by up to an octave ■Dolby Headphone: Enables personal surround sound using any set of headphones Wireless communications Setting Security Worldwide operation Radio links Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA Product Support: LAN Connecting the LAN cable LAN Active Link Computer Handling Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection Taskbar icon HDD Protection Detection Level 3D Viewer Detection Level Amplification HDD Protection Message Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Sleep and Music Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Sleep Utility Enabling Sleep and Charge Apply Power supply mode settings Heat dispersal The Keyboard Typewriter keys Function keys: F1 … F12 Soft keys: FN key combinations Hot keys Page Windows special keys Generating ASCII characters Page Power and Power-UpModes Power conditions Monitoring of power condition Battery Battery pack Real Time Clock (RTC) battery Procedures Time Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods ■Clicking the battery icon on the Taskbar ■Via the Battery Status in the Windows Mobility Center window Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Retention Time Shut Down Mode 1 day 16 days Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack TOSHIBA Password Utility User Password Launch TOSHIBA Assist -> SECURE -> User Password Supervisor password TOSHIBA Assist -> SECURE -> Supervisor password Starting the computer by password Power-upmodes Panel power on/off System automatic Sleep/Hibernation HW Setup Accessing HW Setup HW Setup window General Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options USB Memory BIOS Support Type Keyboard Wake-upon Keyboard CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode LAN Wake-upon LAN Built-inLAN USB USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation USB-FDDLegacy Emulation SATA eSATA SATA Interface setting Page Troubleshooting Problem solving process Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist System start-up Self test TOSHIBA Boot Priority Power Overheating power down AC power Battery Real Time Clock Internal display panel Hard disk drive Page BD-Writer/BD-Combodrive USB floppy diskette drive SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card Memory Stick Memory Stick/Memory Remove the Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO Stick PRO/Memory Memory Stick PRO Duo from the computer and Touch Pad USB mouse USB device USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation option Sleep and Charge function eSATA device 0.5seconds) in the following patterns; If there is an error in only Slot A: amber twice, then white once If there is an error in only Slot B: amber once, then white twice If there are errors in both Slot A and Slot B: amber twice, then white twice 2.Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices Sound system Page LAN Bluetooth TOSHIBA support Page Specifications Environmental Requirements Power Requirements Built-inModem Network control unit (NCU) Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Display Controller and Video mode Display controller Video mode Page Wireless LAN Card Specifications Radio Characteristics Supported Frequency Sub-bands 122467*2 132472*2 5GHz Band Channels Sets (Wireless IEEE 802.11 Revision a and n) 5170*2 5180*2 5190*2 5200*2 1045520*2 1085540*2 1125560*2 1165580*2 1205600*2 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health Regulatory statements Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Page AC Power Cord and Connectors Europe: United Kingdom USA UL approved BS approved AustraliaEurope AS approved Approved by the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Legal Footnotes Non-applicableIcons*1 CPU*2 Memory (Main System)*3 Battery Life*4 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity*5 LCD*6 Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”)*7 Wireless LAN*8 Copy Protection Page If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Glossary GB: HDD: IDE: IEEE: IMSM: AccuPoint: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer keyboard adaptor: alphanumeric: alternating current (AC): analog signal: Bluetooth: board: boot: boot disk: bootable disk: See system disk chip: click: CMOS: cold start: COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4: data: data bits: DC: default: delete: enable: To turn on a computer option. See also disable erase: See delete delete escape: 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress folder: An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders format: function keys: gigabyte (GB): graphics: To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information interrupt request: A signal that gives a component access to the processor I/O: I/O devices: keyboard: motherboard megabyte (MB): megahertz: memory: menu: output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data parallel: parity: password: PC card: RJ45: A modular LAN jack Read Only Memory (ROM): S/P DIF: A standard of digital interface for audio SCSI: SD/SDHC/SDXC Card: serial: SIO: USB: VGA: volatile memory: warm start: Wi-Fi: Index