Hardware, Utilities and Options, Processor | Toshiba A11, P11, S11

Chapter 3

Hardware, Utilities and Options

Hardware

This section describes the hardware of your computer.

The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you purchased.

Processor

CPU	Your computer is equipped with one processor
	and processor type varies depending on model.
	To check which type of processor is included in
	your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic
	Tool Utility by clicking Start -> All Programs ->
	TOSHIBA ->Utilities ->PC Diagnostic Tool.

Legal Footnote (CPU)*2

For more information on the CPU, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix G or Click the *2 above.

User’s Manual

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Contents

User’s Manual Table of Contents Grand Tour Accessing HW Setup -1 HW Setup window Power and Power-Up Modes Glossary Index Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer FCC conditions FCC informationFCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information Contact EU Conformity Statement Network Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeConformity Statement Redial Japan regulationsRegion selection Telephone company procedures Type of serviceIf problems arise Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia Xiv General conditions Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators Following information is only valid for EU-member StatesDisposal of products Disposing of the computer and the computers batteries DVD-ROM drive DV-28S Optical disc drive safety instructions DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording DV-W28S DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ890 Panasonic Communications DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording GT20N Hitachi LG Vorsicht Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als International precautions Xxiii Abbreviations PrefaceConventions Keys IconsKey operation Display Start TerminologyHDD or Hard disk Drive Provide adequate ventilation General Precautions Stress injury Heat injury Creating a computer-friendly environment Mobile phones Pressure or impact damagePC Card/ExpressCard overheating Getting Started Equipment checklistHardware Documentation Software Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Opening the display panel Opening the display Starting up for the first time Turning on the power Sleep Mode Turning off the powerShut Down Mode Benefits of Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode limitations Restarting the computer Starting Hibernation Mode System Recovery Options System Recovery Options Creating Recovery Media System Recovery Getting Started Getting Started Legal Footnote Non-applicable Icons*1 Grand TourFront with the display closed Communication WirelessSwitch Stereo speakers Left sideMicrophone ESATA/USB combo ExpressCard slot Cooling ventsPC Card slot PC Card eject button Following figure shows the computer’s right side Right side Security lock slot BackExternal monitor Serial port Link indicator LAN active indicatorDC in 15V jack LAN jack Docking port UndersideNotches Battery lock Battery pack Antennas Wireless LAN antennas Wireless WAN Wireless LANAntennas Wireless WAN antennas Front with the display open Web Camera LED Power buttonWeb Camera Such as Windows Live Messenger. Toshiba Volume up button Volume down buttonBluetooth antenna Keyboard System indicators Indicators Power Wireless indicatorsBattery Hard Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive A4 size keyboard Keyboard indicators Full size keyboard Arrow modeNumeric mode Region codes for DVD drives and media Optical disc drives CDs Writable discsDVDs Formats DVD read Speed maximum CD read DVD-ROM driveDVD Super Multi drive Double Layer 12 The AC adaptor 2-pin plug AC adaptor Hardware, Utilities and Options Toshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic ToolHardware Processor Legal Footnote Memory Main System*3 PowerMemory RTC battery Legal Footnote Battery Life*4Disks AC adaptor Optical disc drive Legal Footnote Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity*5Display Legal Footnote LCD*6 Sound Legal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU*7Multimedia Communications Legal Footnote Wireless LAN*8 Special featuresBluetooth Hot keys HDD automatic power off *1 Display automatic power off *1System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1 Power on password Hibernation Mode Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode *1Sleep Mode Heat dispersal *1 Toshiba Value Added Package Utilities and Applications Recognition Toshiba FacePlayer Start -All Programs -TOSHIBA DVD Hardware, Utilities and Options Toshiba -Utilities -Service Station Toshiba ServiceToshiba Disc Creator Windows Mobility Set the TPM in the Security tab to EnabledCenter Toshiba USB Sleep ExpressCard Optional devices Inserting the ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Inserting a PC Card PC Card Removing a PC Card Smart Card Inserting a Smart Card Inserting a Smart Card Removing a Smart Card Bridge media slot Points to note about the SD/SDHC memory card Memory media Memory media format Media careCard care Memory card care About the write-protect Inserting a memory media Additional memory module Removing a memory media Hardware, Utilities and Options Installing a memory module Point to note about memory module error 10 Removing the memory module cover 12 Seating the memory module cover Removing a memory module 13 Removing the memory module External monitor Connecting the monitor cable Mini DisplayPort Connecting the Mini DisplayPort USB FDD Kit Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive ESATA External Serial ATA Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette driveConnecting the eSATA device Serial port Disconnecting an eSATA device Toshiba Express Port Replicator 19 Connecting the serial connector to the serial port Security lock Connecting the security lock Optional accessories Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Using the Touch PadOperating Basics Double-click Tap twice Using the AccuPointAccuPoint precautions Replacing the cap Using the Fingerprint Sensor Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor How to Swipe your Finger Points to note about Fingerprint Utility Fingerprint utility limitations Setup Fingerprint Registration Select Fingerprint Control option Delete the Fingerprint DataDelete all users fingerprints Fingerprint boot authentication and Single Sign-on feature Windows Logon via Fingerprint AuthenticationFingerprint Authentication Procedure Overview about Fingerprint boot authentication Overview about Fingerprint Single Sign-on feature Web Camera Web Camera Disclaimer Using the Toshiba Face Recognition How to register the Face Recognition Data How to launch the help file How to Delete the Face Recognition Data1N Mode Login screen Windows Logon via Toshiba Face Recognition Mode Login screen Using optical disc drives Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open Loading discs Closing the CD/DVD disc tray Removing a CD/DVD Removing discs Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives How to remove CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open Before writing or rewriting Important message DVD+R Double Layer CD-RW Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW Ultra-SpeedDVD-R Dual Layer Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Toshiba Disc Creator Media care How to learn more about Toshiba Disc CreatorCD/DVDs Data Verification Floppy diskettes Sound System Microphone Level Volume MixerAudio Enhancements Realtek HD Audio Manager Speaker Configuration Power ManagementDefault Format Toshiba Mic Effect Modem Connecting the modular cable SettingProperties menu Modem Selection 10 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting the modular cable Wireless LAN Wireless communications Setting Bluetooth wireless technologySecurity Worldwide operation Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba Wireless communication switch LAN cable types Wireless communication IndicatorIndicator status Indication 11 Connecting the LAN cable Connecting the LAN cable Cleaning the computer Disconnecting the LAN cableComputer Handling Moving the computer Taskbar icon Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection HDD Protection Toshiba HDD Protection PropertiesDetection Level 3D Viewer Details Using the Toshiba USB Sleep and Charge UtilityUSB Sleep and Charge Detection Level Amplification Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility Battery Settings Power supply mode settingsHeat dispersal Enabling USB Sleep and Charge Typewriter keys Keyboard Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard Function keys F1 … F12Soft keys FN key combinations For A4 size keyboard Hot keys Keyboard FN Sticky key Windows special keys Numeric Mode Arrow ModeKeypad overlay for A4 size keyboard Turning on the overlays Temporarily using overlay overlay off Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onGenerating Ascii characters Temporarily changing modes Power conditions Power and Power-Up ModesPower on Power off No operation Connected Battery indicator Monitoring of power condition DC in indicator BatteryPower indicator Battery types Real Time Clock RTC battery Care and use of the battery pack Time ProceduresCharging the batteries Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Extending battery life Maximizing battery operating timeRetaining data with power off Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Releasing the battery pack Installing the battery pack User Password Toshiba Password UtilityUser Password field Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities -Password Utility Owner String text box Supervisor PasswordStarting the computer by password Panel power on/off Power-up modesWindows utilities Hot keys System automatic Sleep/Hibernation HW Setup window HW SetupAccessing HW Setup General Power On Display Boot Priority Options Boot Priority Keyboard USB Memory Bios Support Type CPU USB Sata Preliminary checklist TroubleshootingProblem solving process Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Self test PowerSystem start-up AC power Overheating power downProblem Procedure ProblemProcedure Power plan in the Power Options Battery Real Time Clock PasswordKeyboard Hard disk drive Internal display panel Drive and then reload the operating system Troubleshooting CD-ROM DVD Super Multi drive USB floppy diskette drive SD/SDHC Card XD picture card Memory Stick Touch Pad/AccuPoint MultiMediaCardDual Pointing device Advanced feature settings is displayed Click the Advanced feature settingsSettings Detailed Touch Pad settings window is USB mouse Fingerprint Sensor KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation option within USB deviceUSB Sleep and Charge function Some external devices may not be able to use ESATA device Sound system Sure that the power cord/adaptor is firmly Carrier Modem LAN Bluetooth Where to write Recovery MediaToshiba support Before you call Canada France Outside of Europe Australia Germany & AustriaChina Netherlands Singapore Spain Environmental Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Built-in Modem Power Requirements Power supply Impedance Error correctingSpeed Transmitting level Display controller Display Controller and Video modeVideo mode Card Specifications Wireless LAN Radio Frequency Radio Characteristics Channel ID Supported Frequency Sub-bands2457 2467 5520 55005540 5560 1575785*2 1615805*2 1655825*2 Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Regulatory statements Bluetooth wireless technology and your HealthGeneral European Union EU and Efta USA-Federal Communications Commission FCC Taiwan Using Bluetooth Adaptor from Toshiba equipment in Japan Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Device Authorization Europe AC Power Cord and Connectors Sweden FinlandSwitzerland Germany Toshiba PC Health Monitor Appendix F If a Toshiba PC Health Monitor message is displayed Starting the Toshiba PC Health Monitor If the Please click OK to run the Toshiba Cooling Cleaning the cooling module Figure F-2 Lift the plastic film Non-applicable Icons*1 Legal Footnotes Bit Computing Memory Main System*3 Graphics Processor Unit GPU*7 Battery Life*4Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity*5 Images*10 Wireless LAN*8Copy Protection*9 Abbreviations Glossary Glossary Ascii Bootable disk See system disk Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Erase See delete Glossary-8 Main board See motherboard Glossary-10 Glossary-11 Glossary-12 Glossary-13 Glossary-14 Index Windows special keys 5-5 emulating enhanced keyboard 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