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Table of Contents
Preface
General Precautions
Chapter 1 Getting Started
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 Wireless LAN
Glossary
Index
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
FCC information
EU Conformity Statement
VCCI Class B Information
Modem warning notice
Japan regulations
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:
Type of service
Telephone company procedures
If problems arise
Disconnection
Fax branding
Use only No. 26AWG or larger modular cable
Instructions for IC CS-03certified equipment
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand
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:
ATB0 (CCITT operation) AT&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone)
AT&P1 (Decadic dialing make-breakratio =33%/67%) ATS0=0 (not auto answer)
ATS6=4 (Blind dial delay)
General conditions
An invoice for $NZ1237.50 will be sent under separate cover
Following information is only for EU-memberstates:
Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries
Description on Laser specification
Preface
Conventions
Keys
ENTER
Key operation
CTRL
CRTL
Terminology
HDD or Hard disk
drive
General Precautions
Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment
Stress injury
Heat injury
Pressure or impact damage
PC Card overheating
Mobile phones
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
Getting Started
Equipment checklist
Documentation
Software
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
Power
■Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup
1.Open the display panel
2.Slide the Power Button Lock Switch to the right
Make sure the
and
3.Click Start
4.Click the arrow button ( ) located in the power management buttons
( ) and select Shut Down from the menu
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
System Recovery
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
A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the
Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from your created Recovery Discs
F12
C:\TOSAPINS
The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
port
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Volume control dial
Left side
Right side
Back
Universal Serial Bus One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to
(USB 2.0) port the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the back of the computer
External monitor
This port allows you to connect an external
monitor to the computer
Underside
Memory module slot
HDD pack cover
screws
Hard disk drive
cover
Front with the display open
Web Camera is a device that allows you to
record video or take photographs with your
Windows Live Messenger
Camera Assistant Software
The effective pixel count for this web camera is 1.3 million
Display screen
Power button
Power Button Lock
Switch
Cross Function
Some models are equipped with a Fingerprint Sensor
Using the Fingerprint Sensor
Stereo speakers
Keyboard
The internal keyboard provides the embedded
Indicators
2nd battery
Hard Disk Drive
The Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive
Optical Disc Drive
Keyboard indicators
CAPS LOCK
Arrow Mode
Numeric Mode
Optical disc drives
Code Region
1Canada, United States
2Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
3Southeast Asia, East Asia
5Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia
AC adaptor
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Hardware, Utilities and Options
Hardware
Memory
Module slot
Video RAM
Start -> Control Panel -> Appearance and
Personalization -> Personalization -> Display
Clock (RTC) and calendar
AC adaptor
The AC adaptor provides power to the system
and recharges the batteries when they are low. It
comes with a detachable power cord which will
Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)*5
Optical disc drive
Drive
this computer. Some models are equipped with
an optical disc drive
Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"))*7
Sound
Sound system
Multimedia
such as Windows Live Messenger. Camera
Communications
Modem
LAN
Bluetooth
Wireless LAN
Special features
System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1
Keypad overlay
A ten-keynumeric keypad is integrated into the
keyboard. Please refer to the Keypad overlay
section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for
information on using this feature
Power on password
an internal temperature sensor so that, if the
level, the cooling fan is turned on or the
processing speed is lowered. This can be
the computer to detect vibration and shocks, and
automatically moves the hard disk drive's
Legal Footnote (USB Sleep and Charge)*9
USB Wakeup
function
TOSHIBA PC Health
Monitor
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
TOSHIBA Tablet PC Extension
Utilities and Applications
Fingerprint Utility
TOSHIBA Face
Recognition
Bluetooth Stack for
Windows by Toshiba
The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility allows
Memory Boot Utility
SD Memory Boot Utility
Memory Card Format
SD Memory Card Format
TOSHIBA DVD-RAM
All
Programs -> TOSHIBA -> CD&DVD
Applications -> DVD-RAMUtility
CD/DVD Drive
Optional devices
Peripheral devices
■HDD Kit (Serial-ATA)
■Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor
■External monitor
■USB FDD Kit
Removing a PC Card
Safely Remove Hardware
PC Card
Smart Card
■The computer is equipped with either a PC Card slot or a Smart Card slot
Inserting a Smart Card
To install a Smart Card, follow the steps as detailed below:
■Remove the Smart Card after use
Removing a Smart Card
Smart Card
Bridge media slot
Memory media
Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card
Memory card care
About the write-protect
Inserting a memory media
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
3.Press the memory media to partially extend it out of the computer
4.Grasp the media and remove it
Additional memory module
■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
b.The computer was shut down in either Sleep or Hibernation Mode
Point to note about memory module error
Installing a memory module (Slot A)
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11. Screw in the two screws and replace the memory module cover
13. Replace the keyboard and secure it using the two screws
14.Set the keyboard brace into its groove and hold down to secure the latches
System
Removing a memory module (Slot A)
Installing a memory module (Slot B)
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Removing a memory module (Slot B)
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HDD Kit (Serial-ATA)
Some models are equipped with a Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor
Removing the hard disk drive pack
To remove the hard disk drive pack, follow the steps as detailed below:
5.Loosen two screws securing the hard disk drive cover in place
6.Lift the cover up and out, and remove it from the computer
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Installing the hard disk drive pack
To install the hard disk drive pack, follow the steps as detailed below:
4.Seat the cover and press down until the latches click into place
5.Secure the cover with two screws
6.Turn your computer over
Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor
3. Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position
External monitor
Connecting the monitor cable
To connect a monitor, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Turn the computer's power off
4. Turn the computer's power on
USB FDD Kit
Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive
Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive
eSATA (External Serial ATA)
Connecting the eSATA device
Make sure the connector is properly aligned with the socket
Do not try to force the connection, doing so can damage the connecting pins
Disconnecting an eSATA device
3.Click an eSATA device that you want to remove
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
■Digital video cameras
■Hard disk drives
■MO drives
Connecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable
Disconnecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable
2.Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click
TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator
The following ports are available on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator
■RJ45 LAN jack
■External monitor port
■DC IN 15V jack
Security lock
Connecting the security lock
Optional accessories
Ultra Slim Bay options
Ultra Slim Bay HDD
Ultra Slim Bay DVD
Super Multi (Double
Layer) Drive Kit
Operating Basics
Pointing Devices
Using the Touch Pad
Click:
Double-click: Tap twice
Drag and drop:
Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen
Eraser button
Pen button
Pen point
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Single tap
Double tap
Press and hold
Drag
Drag and drop
Removing the Reserve Pen case
Inserting the Reserve Pen case
Removing the Reserve Pen from the Reserve Pen case
Storing the Reserve Pen in the Reserve Pen case
Using the Tablet mode
■The function of the display screen varies from model to model
■Prevent long fingernails and rings or other metal from touching the screen
■Do not apply excessive pressure to the screen
■If the screen resolution is lower than 1280 x 800 (For example 800 x 600)
Adjust one of the following settings to correct cursor position deviation
■Set the resolution to 1280 x
■Set the Aspect Ratio Options to Full Screen (No Border)
Changing to the Tablet mode
To change from Laptop mode to the Tablet mode, follow the instructions below
1. Open the display panel to the upright position
Tablet mode icon
Laptop mode icon
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Changing to the Laptop mode
Changing the screen orientation
■Execute the following applications on Primary landscape:
■3D game software
■3D screen saver
Playback of a motion picture as would be the case using
■The screen cannot automatically rotate in the following cases
Using Accelerometer Utilities
When you shake the computer:
This may cause injury to children or adults, or damage to the computer
Using the Fingerprint Sensor
Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor
■The recognition success rate may differ from user to user
Setup Procedure
Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication
Fingerprint Registration
Fingerprint Enrollment
On the
User's Fingers
At the
Scanning Practice
6.Register your fingerprint on the Fingerprint Image Capture screen
Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility software
Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication
Fingerprint Authentication Procedure
1.Start up the computer
At the Windows
Welcome
Fingerprint Pre-OSAuthentication
How to Enable Fingerprint Pre-OSAuthentication Settings
TrueSuite Access Manager with Admin
Allow
Setting menu
Exit
Web Camera
Properties
Night Mode
Using Presto! BizCard 5 Software
Presto! BizCard
Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition
Disclaimer
How to register the Face Recognition Data
TOSHIBA Face Recognition
Registration
Management
How to Delete the Face Recognition Data
Delete
You are about to delete the user data. Would you like to continue
How to launch the help file
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Help
Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition
AUTO Mode Login screen
1:1 Mode Login screen
Select Account
Display Captured Image
Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules
Inserting a Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adapor II module
Ultra Slim Bay Case
Removing a unit
Inserting a unit
Using optical disc drives
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Removing discs
To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps as detailed below:
Enabling and Disabling Optical Drive Auto Lock
Lock Time Settings for Optical Drive Auto Lock
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive Kit
To write data to
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Hot keys
Important message
TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:
Damage to any
Any change or loss of the recorded contents of
■Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software
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■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 Vista® 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
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Display Devices & Audio
Appearance and Personalization
Personalization
Display Settings
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Starting TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Play DVD movie
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Media care
Sound System
Microphone Level
Recording Devices
Levels
Microphone Boost
PC Beep Level
Modem
■Modem functions cannot be used in models which are not equipped with a modem
To select a region, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Networking -> Modem Region Select
2.The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Taskbar
Select either a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the
Properties menu
Setting
AutoRun Mode
Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region
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
■Roaming over multiple channels
■Card power management
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption based on an
■Wi-FiProtected Access (WPA)
Setting
Product Support:
LAN
Connecting the LAN cable
LAN Active
Link
Computer Handling
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
Taskbar icon
State
Icon
Description
Normal
Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility
■ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to [Enabled], USB bus
In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep
and Charge function-compatibleicon ( )., attach the mouse or
keyboard to it
If all USB ports have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible
Heat dispersal
The Keyboard
Typewriter keys
Function keys: F1 … F12
Soft keys: FN key combinations
Hot keys
Sleep
Hibernate
Output
Brightness Down
Brightness Up
Windows special keys
Keypad overlay
Generating ASCII characters
Power and Power-UpModes
Power conditions
• LED: 2nd battery off
not
DC IN off
• LED: 2nd battery
Monitoring of power condition
Battery
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
S **** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent
Press [F1] key to set Date/Time
Troubleshooting
Care and use of the battery pack
Charging the batteries
Procedures
Time
Charging time (hours)
Battery type
Battery charging notice
Monitoring battery capacity
Maximizing battery operating time
■Processor speed
■Screen brightness
■System Sleep Mode
■System Hibernation Mode
Extending battery life
To maximize the life of your battery packs:
1.Turn off the computer's power
5.Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green
■If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use
Removing the battery pack
Installing the battery pack
Connecting and disconnecting the Slice Expansion Battery
Connecting the Slice Expansion Battery
Disconnecting the Slice Expansion Battery
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TOSHIBA Password Utility
■To end the BIOS Setup;
End
■Change (button)
■Owner String (text box)
(text box)
Supervisor Password
C:\Program Files\Toshiba\PasswordUtility\TOSPU.exe
This utility lets you do the following:
■Register, delete or change the Supervisor Password
■Create or invalidate a Supervisor Password token
Tablet mode
Power-upmodes
Panel power on/off
System Auto Off
HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup
HW Setup window
Setup
Power On Display
Boot Priority Options
HDD Priority Options
USB Memory BIOS Support Type
Wake-upon Keyboard
Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode
Wake-upon LAN
Built-inLAN
Device Configuration
USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation
USB-FDDLegacy Emulation
Troubleshooting
Problem solving process
Preliminary checklist
Analyzing the problem
Hardware and system checklist
System start-up
Self test
Boot Priority
Power
Overheating power down
Problem
Procedure
AC power
Battery
Power saver
Select a
power plan in the Power Options
Real Time Clock
The following message is Displayed on the screen:
1.Press the F1 key - the BIOS setup application will load
2.Set the date in the System Date field
3.Set the time in the System Time field
Internal display panel
Hard disk drive
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USB floppy diskette drive
SD/SDHC Card
SD/SDHC Card error
Remove the SD/SDHC Card from the computer
occurs
and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly
SD/SDHC Card
and check to ensure that it is not write protected
You cannot read a file
Check to ensure the required file is actually on
the SD/SDHC Card that is inserted into the
Memory Stick
Memory Stick/Memory
MultiMediaCard
Pointing device
Touch Pad
Double-tappingdoes
In this instance, you should initially try changing
not work
the double-clickspeed setting within the Mouse
Control utility
USB mouse
Fingerprint Sensor
USB device
USB device does not
Remove the USB device from the computer and
work
then reconnect it to a free port in order to ensure
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The "USB WakeUp
eSATA device
eSATA device does
Remove the eSATA device from the computer
and then reconnect it to a free port it in order to
If there is an error in Slot B: orange once, then green twice
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
4.Remove the incompatible memory module
Sound system
Volume control dial
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i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
Panel
Add Hardware
Modem
CONNECT
LAN
Bluetooth
Check to ensure the computer's Wireless
Bluetooth device
Communication Switch is set to on
Check to ensure the Bluetooth Manager
TOSHIBA support
Singapore
Spain
United States of America
United Kingdom
India
Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Environmental Requirements
Power Requirements
Built-inModem
Data transmission and reception
speed
600 bps
Data reception only with
56000 bps
Display Controller and Video mode
Display controller
Video mode
Wireless LAN
Card Specifications
Radio Characteristics
Supported Frequency Sub-bands
5GHz Band Channels Sets (Wireless IEEE 802.11 Revision a and n draft 2.0)
5170*1
5180*1
5190*1
5200*1
1535765*1
1575785*1
1615805*1
1655825*1
Bluetooth wireless technology
Interoperability
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health
Regulatory statements
USA-FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
■Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
Taiwan
Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan
1. Sticker
Please put the following sticker on computer incorporating this product
Device Authorization
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
Manually Setting up Windows (Windows Vista)
Manually Setting up Windows Manually (Windows XP)
How to install Intel Matrix Storage Manager on Windows XP or Windows Vista:
AC Power Cord and Connectors
Finland:
Sweden:
France:
Switzerland:
Germany:
TOSHIBA Anti-theftProtection Timer
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed
Cleaning the Cooling module
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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
USB Sleep and Charge*9
Copy Protection*10
Glossary
IDE: integrated drive electronics
IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
I/O: input/output
IRQ: interrupt request
KB: kilobyte
bit:
bus: An interface for transmission of signals, data or electric power
byte:
cache memory:
capacity:
card: Synonym for board. See board
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DOS: Disk Operating System. See operating system
driver:
DVD-R
(+R
-R):
delete
escape:
2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress
escape guard time:
execute: To interpret and execute an instruction
hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second
hexadecimal:
host computer:
hot key:
HW Setup:
KB: See kilobyte
keyboard:
kilobyte (KB):
level 2 cache: See cache memory
cache memory
output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data
parity:
password:
pel:
peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bitbus
An industry standard
32-bit
bus
peripheral device:
pixel:
RJ45: A modular LAN jack
ROM:
SCSI:
SD/SDHC Card:
serial communications:
TTL:
Universal Serial Bus:
VGA:
volatile memory:
warm start:
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