P200 Series
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Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your computer
When Using Your Computer
100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan
230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East
■When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface
■Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak
■Use only the power cord indicated in this manual
■Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions
TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case
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■Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE
Pioneer
DVD Super Multi DVR-K17
■The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure
TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology
TS-L632D
■The drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this
Hitachi-LGData Storage
DVD Super Multi GSA-T20N
Panasonic
DVD Super Multi UJ-850U
TEAC
DV-W28EC
TOSHIBA
HD DVD-ROM TS-L802A
■The HD DVD-ROMdrive employs a laser system. To ensure proper
Conformity Statement
Network Compatibility Statement
Germany
ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010
and DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14
Greece
Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment
■Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight
■Extreme heat, cold, or humidity
■Liquids and corrosive chemicals
Stress injury
PC Card overheating
Mobile phones
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 P200 Series Features
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
Chapter 5 About the HD DVD
Chapter 6 The Keyboard
Chapter 7 Power and Power-UpModes
HW Setup
Chapter 9 Optional Devices
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Disclaimers
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Display Modes
Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors
Appendix D If your computer is stolen
Preface
Power and
Power-Up
Modes
Chapter 8, HW Setup, introduces you to the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup program
Chapter 9, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available
Display
ABC
Messages
Terminology
Start
Software
Control Panel
Programs
Documentation
P200 Series Features
Memory
Slot
L2 Cache
Video RAM
BIOS
Disclaimer (Battery Life)
RTC Battery
Floppy Disk Drive devices
TouchPad
Display
Disks
Fixed hard disk
Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity)
DVD Super Multi drive
supporting R Double
4x speed, DVD+R (double layer) at maximum
2.4x speed, DVD-R(dual layer) at maximum
2x speed and DVD-RAMat maximum 3x speed. This drive supports the following:
■ HD DVD-ROM
■ DVD-R
Ports (depending on configuration)
External monitor
Universal Serial Bus
i.LINK (IEEE1394a)
TV Out
Communications (depending on configuration)
Modem
LAN
Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Key combinations that let you quickly modify the
system configuration directly from the keyboard
Display Automatic
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
Power off
Sleep
TOSHIBA Power
Saver
TOSHIBA Button
Support
TOSHIBA
Components
Common Driver
Accessibility
"F
TOSHIBA ConfigFree
All Programs TOSHIBA Networking
ConfigFree
TOSHIBA Disc
Creator
Windows Mobility Mobility Center is a utility for accessing several
Center
■Lock Computer:
Lock
■TOSHIBA Assist:
The Grand Tour
Front Edge Logo
DC IN LED
Power LED
Battery LED
Hard Disk Drive LED
Headphone Jack
Volume Control
Card Slot
(USB) Port
Modem Jack
Optical Disc Drive and
LED
Fan Vents
Security Lock
DC IN 19V Jack
LAN Jack
TV Out Port
HDMI Port
Port
Express Card Slot
Fan VentS
Battery Pack Lock
Subwoofer
HDD1
HDD2
Expansion Memory
Socket
Battery Pack Latch
Display Screen
Left and Right
Speakers
TouchPad
TouchPad Control
Previous Button
Next Button
Number Pad
Web Camera
Microphone
Region codes for DVD drives and media
Code
Canada, United States
Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
Southeast Asia, East Asia
DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer
DVD read
DVD-Rwrite
DVD-RWwrite
DVD+R write
10 speed (maximum)
2.4 speed (maximum)
2 speed (maximum)
AC adapter
Getting Started
1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter
Connect the DC output plug on the AC adapter to the
DC IN
Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The
Battery
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Shut Down mode (Boot mode)
Sleep Mode
■Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data
Benefits of Sleep Mode
The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits:
■Allows the use of the panel power off feature
Executing Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode limitations
Hibernation mode
Hard Disk Drive
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
Starting Hibernation Mode
Automatic Hibernation Mode
2.Click System and Maintenance and click Power Options
3.Click Choose what the Power Button do or Choose what closing the lid does
When I press the power button
Certain conditions require that you reset the computer, for example if:
■You change certain computer settings
■An errors and the computer does not respond you your keyboard commands
If you need to restart the computer, there are three ways this can be achieved:
1.Click Start then click the arrow button ( ) in the power management
Load the Product Recovery disc in the drive and turn off the computer's power
Switch on the computer and, when the
In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA
■Select <Enter Setup
■Press the F9 key to set to default settings, and select the [Yes]
Operating Basics
Click:
Double-click:
Scroll
Horizontal:
Using the software
Camera Assistant Software
Snapshot
Video Recording
Audio Recording
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Region selection
Open the Modem Region Select application. It is located on the Programs menu at
Networking
Modem Region Select
2. The Region Selection icon appears on the Windows Task Bar
Settings
AutoRun Mode
Open the Dialling Properties dialogue box after selecting region
Location list for region selection
Modem Selection
Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected
Disconnecting
To disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below
2.Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner
(100 megabits per second, 100BASE-T)
To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below
Disconnecting the LAN cable
To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below
It supports the following:
(depending on the model you purchased.)
Security
Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:
Worldwide operation
Radio links
Bluetooth® Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA
■Microsoft® Windows Vista™
Release Notes related to the Bluetooth® Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA
1.Fax application software:
2.Multi User:
Wireless communication LED
LED status
Indication
Loading optical disc media
3. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully open
4. Lay the disc, label side up, in the drawer
Removing optical disc media
To remove the disc, follow the steps below
optical disc
■When the drawer pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the
disc has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open
Buttons
3.Change function of Buttons. Or you can go to:
1.Start All programs TOSHIBA Utilities Toshiba Assist
2.Choose optimize from left panel then select TOSHIBA Button Controls
CD/DVD play control buttons
Play/Pause
Starts or pauses play
Stops play
Next
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 setting button
4.Do not place heavy objects on your disks
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Built-in
optical disc drive
About the HD DVD
HD DVD content
■Make sure to connect the computer's AC adaptor when playing an
HD DVD
Dolby Digital audio enhancements are only supported by Microsoft
For more information on AACS keys, visit the AACS website
Media Structures and Capacity
HD DVD
Recordable Surface
Recordable Layer Structure
Capacity
Because HD DVD playback operates according to programs
Important information on playing HD DVD Video discs
HD DVD Video discs
■HD DVD Video playback may take several moments to begin
When Using
Display Devices & Audio
Start
■Do not change the screen resolution while running the "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER
■Audio data of more than 48 kHz/16 bit will be down sampled to 48 kHz/16 bit
TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER
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Starting TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER
All Programs
TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER
Important information on using "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER
Display Area
Maximize
Minimize
TOSHIBA HD
Open TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER HELP
TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER Control window
Counter
Always on top
Current position
Volume control
Multi Audio
Subtitle
Sound
Angle
Repeat
Title/Chapter
Before Connecting
Connecting to the Computer
ESC
Switching between Computer and Television Display
Notes on Operation
CD&DVD Applications Disc Creator
CD&DVD Applications Disc Creator Help
Display Compatibility
When using TOSHIBA HD DVD
PLAYER
Important message
Disclaimer
Before writing or rewriting
CD-R:
CD-RW:
DVD-R:
DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for
FUJIFILM Corporation
Labelflash™
The actual number of rewrites to
There are two types of
We can support only Format 1 of
■Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software
■Operate the computer at full power. Do not use power-savingfeatures
Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator or Ulead DVD MovieFactory
When writing or rewriting
■Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:
How to make a Labelflash™ DVD
3.Click Print Disc Label Label Printing. Ulead Label@Onece is started
General
DVD Drive
7.Click Labelflash™ setting and choose Draw Quality
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How to make a DVD-Video
2.Insert a DVD-RWor DVD+RW disc in Burner
to launch
dialog box, choose
to invoke
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The Keyboard
Emulation keys
Press Fn + Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard's numeric keypad
Press Fn + Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard's right Ctrl key
Fn + ESC
Volume Mute
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
Power Save Modes
This key activates the Windows Vista™ Start menu
This key has the same function as the Right mouse button
With the Num lock on:
1.Hold down Alt
2.Using the number pad keys, type the ASCII code
Power and Power-UpModes
DC IN off
Battery flashes
Power
Battery indicator
Flashing Amber
Amber
Blue
No light
DC IN indicator
Power indicator
Blinking Amber
Battery pack
■The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not
■Battery type: 6 cell-PA3536U-1BRS,PA3536U-1BAS
* The availability of this battery is dependent on the model you purchased
Real Time Clock battery
Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup
Safety precautions
Mishandling of batteries can cause death, serious injury or property damage
Carefully observe the following advice:
Danger:
Warning:
Warning
Caution
3.Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements
Note
Charging the batteries
Procedures
Time
Charging time (hours)
Battery charging notice
The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:
■The battery has not been used for a long time
■A cool battery is installed in a warm computer
In such case, follow the steps below
Monitoring battery capacity
Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods
■Clicking the battery icon on the task bar
■Via the Battery Stats in the Windows Mobility Center Window
■You should wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer
Retaining data with power off (sleep mode)
Approximately 1 days (Sleep mode,6-cell)
Approximately 1 month (Shut down mode, all
type of battery packs)
RTC battery
Installing the battery pack
User Password
To start the utility, point to or click the following items:
Launch TOSHIBA Assist SECURE User Password
Launch
■Registered
Supervisor password
TOSHIBA Assist SECURE Supervisor password
Starting the computer by password
Enter Password [xxxxxxxx]
Refer to
, in Chapter 1
for an explanation of how to set the duration
HW Setup
Setup
Power On Display
Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode
Boot Priority Options
Wake-upon Keyboard
Legacy USB Support
Wake-upon LAN
Built-inLAN
Optional Devices
Installing an Express Card
To install an Express Card, follow the steps below
1.Insert the Express Card
2.Press gently to ensure a firm connection
Removing an Express Card
up to 2 GB
SDHC
4 GB
MMC
up to 1 GB
Installing a memory card
Removing a memory card
Safely Remove Hardware
Memory card care
Point to note about Memory Module Error
Installing Memory on Bottom Side
5. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off
8. Seat the cover and secure it with the screw
Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 7
Power and Power- Up Modes
10.Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized
Removing Memory on Bottom Side
To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then:
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TV-Out
For ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD2400/HD2600
1.Click Start Control Panel Personalization
2.Choose Display Settings to change resolution and colors
3.Click Start and All Programs
4.Click Catalyst Control Center
CCC
1.Click Start and click All Programs
2.Click Catalyst Control Center
Advanced
Displays Manager
Connecting the HDMI out port
Settings for display video on HDMI
Settings for audio on HDMI
Hardware and Sound
Digital Output Device (HDMI)
Set Default
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Control Panel System and Maintenance
Power Options
Access indicator
Record
REW (Rewind)
Volume
Channel/Page up (+)
and down (-)
Recorded TV
Guide
Operational range of the Remote Controller
Distance
Store the battery for the remote control beyond the reach of children
■Do not use batteries other than those specified
Do not use different type of battery or old and new batteries at the same time
Type of battery that can be used for the Remote Controller
Installing the batteries
Replacing the batteries
■Digital video cameras
■Hard disk drives
■MO drives
■Optical disc drives
Precautions
2.Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394a) device and click
Troubleshooting
Preliminary checklist
Analyzing the problem
Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer
Software
you cannot load a software package, the media
may be damaged or the program might be
corrupted. Try loading another copy of the
System start-up
When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:
■Self Test
■Power Sources
■Power-onPassword
Power
Overheating power down
AC power
ProblemProcedure
Battery
Problem
Procedure
Keyboard
LCD panel
Hard disk drive
Password
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
Add New Hardware
Wireless LAN
Monitor
Sound system
Pointing device
Mouse
Click the Pointer Options tab
USB mouse
USB
TV output signal
LAN
Sleep/Hibernation
The system will not
Is Windows Media Player open? The system
enter Sleep/Hibernation
might not enter Sleep/Hibernation, if Windows
DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc recording
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HD DVD-Ror HD DVD-ROMdrive supporting disc recording
Disk drive
For information on disk care refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics
Some programs run
configuration match's your software's needs
You cannot access the
Web Camera
Cannot use the Web
Refer to Chapter 4, Using the Web Camera
Camera
Before you call
Disclaimers
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)
■64-bitDevice drivers
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Specifications
Conditions
Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
Operating
Non-operating
Communication Data transmission and reception
Speed
Data reception only with V.90/V.92
28000/29333/30666/32000/33333/34666/36000
37333/38666/40000/41333/42666/44000/45333
Display Modes
Display Settings
1.Click Start and All Programs
Detect Monitor
"Main:
Swap Devices
Force
Desktop area
AC Power Cord and Connectors
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If your computer is stolen
TOSHIBA Theft Registration
Owner’s details
Glossary
bit:
capacity:
CD-ROM:
character:
chip:
CMOS:
DOS: Disk Operating System. See operating system
driver:
DVD-RAM:
DVD-ROM:
execute: To interpret and execute an instruction
hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second
hot key:
input:
I/O:
I/O devices:
LSI: Large Scale Integration
2)An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration
megabyte (MB):
mode:
modem:
High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to
restart:
RJ11: A modular telephone jack
RJ45: A modular LAN jack
ROM:
terminal:
TFT display:
TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad:
Universal Serial Bus:
VGA: