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Toshiba L670D, L675D, L675 Getting Started, Hardware, Software, Documentation

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Getting Started

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:

■L670/L675/L670D/L675D Portable Personal Computer

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

Documentation

■L670/L675/L670D/L675D User’s Manual

■L670/L675/L670D/L675D 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.

Software

The following Windows® operating system and utility software are pre- installed.

■Windows 7

■TOSHIBA Value Added Package

■TOSHIBA HW Setup

■TOSHIBA Flash Cards Support Utility

User’s Manual

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Contents

L670/L675/L670D/L675D Table of Contents Chapter 4 Operating Basics Chapter 5 The Keyboard Chapter 6 Power and Power-UpModes HW Setup Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Page Page http://epps.toshiba-teg.com ■Only CE marked options should be connected/implemented ■Only best shielded cables should be connected For example, the following environments are not approved: Industrial Environments (e.g. environments where a mains voltage of 380 ■Aircraft Environments ■Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/info/reach Compliant with EEE Regulations: Disposal of products Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section TEAC DVD Super Multi drive DV-W28S-VTJ/DV-W28S-VTK ■The DVD Super Multi drive model employs a laser system. To ensure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure Panasonic DVD Super Multi drive UJ890A/UJ890E HLDS DVD Super Multi drive GT30N/GT30F Hitachi-LGData Storage, Inc. 22-23,KAIGAN 3-CHOME, MINATO-KU,TOKYO,108-0022 JAPAN BD Writer drive UJ240E ■The BD Writer drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS CFR SUBCHAPTER J BD Combo drive UJ141E ■The BD Combo/BD-R/REdrive employs a laser system. To ensure CAUTION: Preface Icons Keys ENTER Key operation CTRL + C Terminology HDD or Hard disk drive General Precautions ■Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight ■Extreme heat, cold, or humidity ■Liquids and corrosive chemicals Page Getting Started Page Connecting the AC adaptor ■Do not use a 3-pinto 2-pinconversion plug 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Battery Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing ■Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage ■Do not press or push on the display panel Turning on the power ■After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you Starting up for the first time ■Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1.Open the display panel Turning off the power Shut Down Mode ■Make sure the Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive indicators are off 3.Click Start 4. Click the Shut down button Benefits of Sleep Mode Executing Sleep Mode Sleep Mode limitations Benefits of Hibernation Mode Starting Hibernation Mode Automatic Hibernation Mode Data save in Hibernation Mode System Recovery Options Windows Help and Support Startup Repair The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair problems 1.Turn off the computer Creating Recovery Media Recovery Media Creator Create Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from the Recovery hard disk drive When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the ESC 1.Turn off your computer 2.While holding down 0 (zero) key on the keyboard, turn on your computer 1.Load the Recovery Media into the computer and turn off the computer's power F12 TOSHIBA Leading Innovation Ordering Recovery Media from TOSHIBA 1.Visit https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu on the Internet The Grand Tour DC IN 19V jack Cooling vents External monitor port LAN jack eSATA/USB combo port HDMI out port Bridge media slot The following figure shows the computer’s right side Headphone jack Microphone jack Universal Serial Bus Two Universal Serial Bus ports, which comply to Universal Serial Bus ■Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure ■Connect the built-inmodem only to ordinary analog phone lines ■Never connect the built-inmodem to a digital line (ISDN) Security lock slot Battery lock Memory module slot Battery pack Battery release latch antennas Web Camera such as Windows Live Messenger. TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will help you to add Microphone Web Camera LED Touch Pad ON/OFF button Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons Hard Disk Drive The Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive Optical Disc Drive Wireless The Wireless communication indicator blinks Region codes for BD media Code Region Region codes for DVD drives and media Writable discs CDs CD-R DVDs DVD-R BD-Writerdrive BD-ROMread DVD ROM read CD-ROMread BD-Rwrite BD-Combodrive DVD Super Multi drive DVD read CD read Page Hardware, Utilities and Options Video RAM Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Adjust resolution Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System)) Disks Hard disk drive or This computer is equipped with one of the Hard disk drive or Solid state drive ■HDD 5400rpm Display panel 43.9cm (17.3") TFT LCD screen, 16 million colors, with the following resolution: ■ HD+, 1600 horizontal × 900 vertical pixels Display Power Saving Technology To access this center, go to Start All Programs Catalyst Control Center CCC - Advanced In this control center: Center CCC - Advanced Graphics Communications LAN Bluetooth Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN) System and Security System automatic Sleep/Hibernation into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode Mode *1 when there is no input or hardware access for a Sleep Mode USB Wakeup function TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Power TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Password TOSHIBA Flash Cards HW Setup TOSHIBA DVD This software is provided for playback of DVD PLAYER Video Start All Programs TOSHIBA DVD TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA CD&DVD Applications Disc Creator Windows Mobility Lock Cards/memory Peripheral devices Other Page Formatting an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card Media care Memory card care About the write-protect Inserting a memory media Page Removing a memory media 1.Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Taskbar Safely Remove Hardware 2.Point to memory media and click the left Touch Pad control button memory media Additional memory module Point to note about memory module error Installing a memory module Page System Removing a memory module 11.Turn your computer over External monitor Connecting the monitor cable 1.Turn the computer's power off 3.Turn the external monitor's power on 4.Turn the computer's power on HDMI Connecting the HDMI out port Select HD Format 1.Click Start and click Control Panel 2.Click Appearance and Personalization Display 4.Click Change display settings USB FDD Kit Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive Wait for the 2.Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Taskbar 3.Click the USB floppy diskette drive device that you want to remove eSATA (External Serial ATA) ■A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to Disconnecting an eSATA device 3.Click an eSATA device that you want to remove Security lock Connecting the security lock DDR3-1066 Memory Kit Universal AC Adaptor Battery Pack Operating Basics Click: Tap once Click: Double-click: Tap twice Drag and drop: Touch Pad Gesture Momentum Windows Live Messenger TOSHIBA Web Camera Application Some models are equipped with a Web Camera Please refer to the Web Camera Application Online Help for details Utilities Web Camera Application Capture Still Image Open/Close Preview Area Video Recording Camera Resolution Capture Settings Basic Disclaimer How to register the Face Recognition Data How to Delete the Face Recognition Data Delete You are about to delete the user data. Would you like to continue Yes How to launch the help file Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition 1:N Mode Login screen: 1:N Mode Login screen 1.Turn on the computer 2.The Select Tiles screen will be displayed Loading discs Page Removing discs To remove the CD/DVD/BD, follow the steps as detailed below: How to remove CD/DVD/BD when the disc tray will not open TOSHIBA Disc Creator Important message Before writing or rewriting CD-R: TAIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD Hitachi Maxell,Ltd DVD+RW: MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 2.4x, 4x and 8x speed media) DVD-RAM:(DVD Super Multi drive only) DVD Specifications for DVD-RAMDisc for Version 2.0, Version 2.1 or Version Panasonic Corporation (for 3x and 5x speed media) BD Writer drive BD-R: Panasonic CO., LTD BD-R(DL): BD-RE: Page ■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 TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator DVD-RAM You cannot back up When you back up a ■You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RWor DVD+RW disc Data Verification 1. Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps: ■ Click the Recording settings button How to make a Blu-raydisc Movie How to learn more about Corel DVD MovieFactory® Important information for use TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Notes on use Use ■The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected when playing ■Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the Display Devices & Audio Starting TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER 2.Select Start All Programs TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER to start Operating TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Open TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER HELP Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Starting WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Operating WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Open WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA HELP CD/DVD/BDs 5.Do not expose the CD, DVD or BD to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold 6.Do not place heavy objects on your CD's, DVD's or BD's 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 This section describes some of the audio control functions Dolby® Advanced Audio (Provided with some models) Dolby Advanced Audio includes: High-Frequency ■Natural Bass: Extends the bass response of any speakers by up to an octave Changing System Sounds System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen 1.Right-clickthe Speaker icon on the task tray 2.Select Sounds from the menu Sounds Information information button Power Management management, click the battery button battery button Page Setting 2.Click Set up a connection or network Security Bluetooth wireless technology Worldwide operation Product Support: Wireless communication Indicator Indicator status Indication Indicator off No wireless functionality is available Connecting the LAN cable LAN Active Link Disconnecting the LAN cable Cleaning the computer Moving the computer ■Always use a suitable carry case when transporting the computer ■Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements The Keyboard Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard Mute: Pressing FN + ESC turns the volume on and off Mute: Lock: Power Plan: Pressing FN + F2 changes the power settings Power Plan: Page FN Sticky key F Number Power and Power-UpModes Battery charge not is above low battery trigger DC IN off DC IN indicator Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and is correctly supplying power to the computer Power indicator and the computer is turned on Real Time Clock (RTC) battery **** RTC Power Failure Check system. Then press [F2] key Troubleshooting Care and use of the battery pack ■The battery pack, Extended Battery Pack and High Capacity Battery The computer's RTC battery is a Charging the batteries Procedures Charging time (hours) 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 ■You should wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer Retention Time Replacing the battery pack Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack User Password To start the utility, point to or click the following items: Launch TOSHIBA Assist Secure User Password ■Registered ■Not Registered Starting the computer by password Password Enter Windows utilities Hot keys Page HW Setup Setup User Password Owner String Power On Display Boot Priority Options Wake-upon Keyboard Wake-upon LAN Built-inLAN eSATA SATA Interface setting Legacy USB Support Troubleshooting Analyzing the problem Software Hardware ■ System start-up ■ MultiMediaCard ■ Self test System start-up Self test TOSHIBA Boot Priority Power 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 and its DC IN indicator Power saver Select a power plan in the Power Options Real Time Clock RTC Power Failure. Check system. Then press [F2] key System Date System Time Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Hard disk drive Computer does not Check to see whether that is a floppy diskette in boot from hard disk Page BD writer drive/BD Combo drive SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Memory Stick MultiMediaCard Pointing device Touch Pad Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Buttons Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse the Pointer Options tab OK Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse icon USB device USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation option within the eSATA device eSATA device does not Remove the eSATA device from the computer 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 Sound system Page LAN Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN hub Wake-upon LAN does Recovery Media Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media Before you call Specifications Display Controller and Video mode Wireless LAN 2.4 GHz Band Channels Sets (Wireless IEEE 802.11 Revision b, g and n) Frequency Range 2400-2483.5MHz Channel ID 2457*1 5GHz Band Channels Sets (Wireless IEEE 802.11 Revision a and n) Page Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability General European Union (EU) and EFTA Canada - Industry Canada (IC) USA-FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) ■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ■Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver ■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Taiwan 1. Sticker Please put the following sticker on computer incorporating this product 4.Indication Device Authorization AC Power Cord and Connectors USA United Kingdom AustraliaEurope Canada TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ■Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities PC Health Monitor Enable PC Health Monitor Run PC Health Monitor Clicking Next will display the PC Health Monitor Software Notice Acceptance Legal Footnotes CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration 64-BitComputing 64-bitprocessors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing ■64-bitOperating System ■64-bitCPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) Page Page If your computer is stolen Owner’s details Glossary Abbreviations GB: HDD: IDE: IEEE: IMSM: AccuPoint: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer keyboard AccuPoint: adaptor: alternating current (AC): analog signal: Bluetooth: board: boot: boot disk: bootable disk: See system disk chip: click: CMOS: cold start: Starting a computer that is currently off (turning on the power) cold start: data: data bits: DC: default: delete: DVD-R (+R -R): DVD-ROM: DVD-RW floppy diskette: A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data floppy diskette: floppy diskette drive (FDD): folder: An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders folder: icon: i.LINK (IEEE1394): instruction: interface: To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information L2 cache: LAN: Light Emitting Diode (LED): main board: See motherboard megabyte (MB): network: non-system disk: nonvolatile memory: numeric keypad overlay: password: PCI: Peripheral Component Interconnect. An industry standard 32-bitbus PCI: peripheral: pixel: resolution: restart: RGB: RJ45: Read Only Memory (ROM): system disk: terminal: TFT display: USB: VGA: Index