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Table of Contents
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities and Options
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
Chapter 6 Power and Power-UpModes
HW Setup
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Display Controller and Video mode
Appendix C Information for Wireless Devices
Glossary
Index
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
FCC information
EU Declaration of Conformity
Video Standard Notice
Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)
Modem warning notice
Japan regulations
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:
Type of service
Telephone company procedures
If problems arise
Disconnection
Instructions for IC CS-03certified equipment
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand
Notes for use of this device in New Zealand
■In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work properly if:
a/ it is compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and
c/ Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds apart
■The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows:
Following information is only valid for EU-memberStates:
Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries
REACH - Compliance Statement
Following information is only for Turkey:
Optical disc drive safety instructions
■DVD Super Multi UJ8A0
■Blu-ray™Writer UJ240
■DVD Super Multi GT50F/50N
Precautions
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
Mobile phones
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
Getting Started
Equipment checklist
Software
■Windows
■TOSHIBA Value Added Package
■TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator
■TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER (Is preinstalled with some models)
Getting Started
Connecting the AC adaptor
■Do not use a 3-pinto 2-pinconversion plug
Battery
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 two or three seconds
Starting up for the first time
Shut Down Mode
Sleep Mode
Benefits of Sleep Mode
Executing Sleep Mode
Hibernation Mode
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
Starting Hibernation Mode
Data save in Hibernation Mode
System Recovery Options
System Recovery
Create
Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from the Recovery hard disk drive
ESC
1.Turn off your computer
2.While holding down 0 (zero) key on the keyboard, turn on your computer
Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from your created Recovery Media
F12
TOSHIBA Leading Innovation
Start
All Programs
The Grand Tour
Legal Footnote (Non-applicableIcons)
Front with the display closed
Left side
LAN jack
External monitor
port
Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 or USB 3.0) port
Right side
Back
Underside
Front with the display open
Web Camera
such as Windows Live Messenger. TOSHIBA
Web Camera Application will help you to add
Microphone
Display screen
Indicators
Power
Hard Disk Drive
The Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive
Optical Disc Drive
Wireless
Optical disc drives
CDs
DVDs
Blu-ray™discs
AC adaptor
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Hardware, Utilities and Options
Hardware
Processor
Legal Footnote (CPU)
Memory
Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))
Power
Legal Footnote (Battery Life)
Disks
Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)
Optical disc drive
Display Power Saving Technology
Vari-Bright™
Legal Footnote (LCD)
Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"))
Sound
Multimedia
Communications
Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)
Special features
Intelligent power supply *1
in the Power Options
Panel power on/off This feature automatically turns power to the
Panel power on/off
Low battery automatic
Sleep Mode
Sleep and Charge
function
USB Wakeup
TOSHIBA PC Health
Utilities and Applications
TOSHIBA Face
TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face
Recognition
verification library to verify the face data of users
when they log in to Windows. If the verification is
TOSHIBA Disc
Creator
TOSHIBA -> CD&DVD Applications -> Disc
Creator
TOSHIBA DVD-RAM
Corel Digital Studio
for TOSHIBA
When Using Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA
Corel Label@Once
This application is the feature of Corel Digital Studio in some models
TOSHIBA eco Utility
-> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> eco Utility
Resolution+ Plug-in
For Windows Media
Player
Optional devices
Cards/memory
Peripheral devices
Other
Memory 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
3. Press the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made
Removing a memory media
1.Open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Taskbar
2.Point to memory media and click the left Touch Pad control button
memory media
3. Grasp the media and pull it out of the computer to remove it
Additional memory module
You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel
Installing a memory module
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Removing a memory module
6.Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off
8.Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer
9. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw
11.Turn your computer over
External monitor
Connecting the monitor cable
Connecting the HDMI out port
Settings for display video on HDMI
Select HD Format
HDMI 1.4 3D Video
Follow the steps as detailed below to setup
HDMI 1.4 3D Video
1.Connect to a television which supports 3D
2.Press FN+F5 and set display device to "HDMI device only
5.Click the Next button
Next
Optional accessories
Battery Pack
High Capacity
Operating Basics
Using the Touch Pad
Web Camera
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 drives
3. Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray
Removing discs
Writing CD/DVD/Blu-ray™discs
Please refer to the
Writable discs
■CD-R/RWmedia cannot be accessed using the burn cd/dvd option in Media Center
burn cd/dvd
To write data to
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Important message
Before writing or rewriting with the Blu-ray™Writer drive
CD-R:
CD-RW: (Multi-Speedand High-Speed)
CD-RW: (Ultra-Speed)
DVD-R:
DVD-RW:
DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1.1 or version
Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) (for 4x and 6x speed media)
DVD+RW:
DVD-RAM:
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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 Operating System
■Start a communication application
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator
You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator's "Audio CD" function to record music to
DVD-RAM
Data Verification
How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator
How to make a Labelflash DVD
How to make a DVD-Videoor a Blu-rayDisc™ Movie
How to learn more about Corel Digital Studio
Important information for use
TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER
Windows logo
Display Devices & Audio
Appearance and Personalization
Adjust resolution
If the
3D playback feature
Bring up windows such as
■Operate on Windows
■Operate on other applications
3D playback occurs only in
■3D video content can only be displayed on external display using HDMI
Starting TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER
Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER
Open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER HELP
Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA
Tools
2.Select 3D Playback
Prefer to play in 3D mode
Notes on playing Blu-ray3D™
The 3D effect can be shown on external 3D enabled display/TV that supports HDMI
Starting WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA
Use the following procedure to start WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA
When a
to start WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA
Operating WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA
Media care
Sound System
Starting SmartAudio Application
Opening SmartAudio Help
Playback Devices
Properties
Adjusting Microphone Level
Recording devices
Levels
Modem
Connecting the modular cable
To connect the modem's modular cable, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Plug the end of the modular cable into the computer's modem jack
2.Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack
Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected
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
Disconnecting the LAN cable
Computer Handling
Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
Sleep Utility
Enabling Sleep and Charge
Enable Sleep and Charge
Heat dispersal
The Keyboard
Typewriter keys
Function keys: F1 … F9
Soft keys: FN key combinations
Hot keys
Wireless:
Touch Pad:
Zoom:
Space
Reduce:
Windows special keys
Generating ASCII characters
Power and Power-UpModes
Power conditions
Monitoring of power condition
Battery
Battery pack
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
Procedures
Time
Battery charging notice
Maximizing battery operating time
■Processor speed
■Screen brightness
■System Sleep Mode
■System Hibernation Mode
Removing the battery pack
Installing the battery pack
Password Utility
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
Password
User Password
Owner String
Boot Setting
Boot Priority Options
Panel Open - Power On
Keyboard
Wake-upon Keyboard
LAN
Wake-upon LAN
USB
Legacy USB Support
SATA
SATA Interface setting
Troubleshooting
Problem solving process
Analyzing the problem
Hardware and system checklist
Overheating power down
AC power
Battery
Power saver
Select a
power plan in the Power Options
Real Time Clock
Internal display panel
Hard disk drive
DVD Super Multi drive
Blu-ray™drive
Check the type of CD/DVD/Blu-rayDisc™ you are using. The drive supports:
Blu-ray™ Writer/Blu-ray™ Combo:BD-ROM,BD
BD-REDL
DVD-ROM:
DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R
Touch Pad
-> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse
Within the Mouse Properties window, click
the Buttons tab
Buttons
Set the double-clickspeed as required and
USB mouse
Legacy USB Support
Sound system
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Modem
CONNECT
CARRIER
LAN
Bluetooth
TOSHIBA support
Where to write
Outside of Europe
In Europe
Australia
Germany & Austria
United States of America
United Kingdom
India
The Rest of Europe
Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Environmental Requirements
Power Requirements
speed
600 bps
Data reception only with
56000 bps
2400/4800/7200/9600/12000/14400 bps
Display Controller and Video mode
Display controller
Video mode
Information for Wireless Devices
Wireless LAN Interoperability
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
CAUTION about Wireless Devices
Wireless Devices and your health
Radio Regulatory Information
Europe
Restrictions for Use of 2400.0-2483.5MHzFrequencies in Europe
Restrictions for Use of 5150-5350MHzFrequencies in Europe
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Taiwan
Using this equipment in Japan
1. Important notice
2. Indication for Wireless LAN
3. Indication for Bluetooth
Radio approvals for wireless devices
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AC Power Cord and Connectors
Europe:
Finland:
Sweden:
Switzerland:
Germany:
United Kingdom:
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed
Legal Footnotes
Non-applicableIcons
CPU
Memory (Main System)
Battery Life
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity
LCD
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")
Wireless LAN
Copy Protection
Glossary
HDMI:
IDE:
IEEE:
I/O:
IRQ:
Index