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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
Chapter 7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Display Controller and Video mode
Appendix C Wireless LAN
Appendix D Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
FCC information
EU Declaration of Conformity
VCCI Class B Information
Following information is only for EU-memberstates:
Preface
Conventions
Icons
Keys
ENTER
Key operation
CTRL
Terminology
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
Software
Getting Started
Connecting the AC adaptor
■Do not use a 3-pinto 2-pinconversion plug
Battery
DC IN
Opening the display
The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing
■Do not press or push on the display panel
■Do not lift the computer by the display panel
Turning on the power
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
Make sure the
Hard Disk Drive
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
Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows Vista
4.Insert the first blank media into the optical disc drive tray
Double click the
Recovery Disc Creator
Create
Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from your created Recovery Discs
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The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed
Left side
Right side
Optical disc drive
The computer is configured with a DVD Super
Multi drive
Some models are equipped with an optical disc
drive
Wireless
Back
Underside
Front with the display open
Display hinges
Display screen
Touch Pad
Touch Pad control
buttons
Back light On/Off
Fingerprint Sensor
LCD Sensor switch
System and Maintenance -> Power Options
Indicators
Keyboard indicators
CAPS LOCK
Arrow Mode
Numeric Mode
Optical disc drives
DVDs
Formats
DVD Super Multi drive
DVD Super Multi drive
DVD read
AC adaptor
Hardware, Utilities and Options
Hardware
Memory
Built-in
Slot
Video RAM
Start -> Control Panel -> Appearance and
Disks
Hard disk drive
This computer is equipped with one of the
following hard disk drive types. The capacity of
each hard disk drive model is different
Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"))*7
Sound
Sound system
Communications
LAN
Special features
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
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
Utilities and Applications
DVD Video Player
All Programs
InterVideo WinDVD
InterVideo WinDVD for
such as printers and mobile phones
TOSHIBA SD
Memory Boot Utility
Utilities
SD Memory Boot Utility
TOSHIBA Disc
Creator
TOSHIBA -> CD&DVD Applications -> Disc
Creator
TOSHIBA DVD-RAM
Optional devices
Inserting a PC Card
To insert a PC Card, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Press the PC Card eject button to partially extend it out of the computer
3.Grasp the Dummy card and draw it
4.Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the side of the computer
5. Grasp the PC Card and remove it
6. Insert the Dummy card into the PC Card slot
When you do not use a PC card, please be sure to insert a Dummy card
Set the SD Card type SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards in the SD Card slot
■SD and SDHC memory cards appear the same externally
Inserting an SD/SDHC Card
To insert an SD/SDHC Card, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Insert the SD/SDHC Card into the SD Card slot on the side of the computer
2.Press the SD/SDHC Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made
■Make sure the SD/SDHC Card is oriented properly before you insert it
SD/SDHC memory card
Memory card care
Additional memory module
Point to note about memory module error
If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer, the
■ If there is an error: repeatedly flashes orange twice, then blue once
Installing a memory module
To install a memory module, follow the steps as detailed below:
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Removing a memory module
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External monitor
Connecting the monitor cable
1.Turn the computer's power off
2.Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port
3.Turn the external monitor's power on
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 Task Bar
3.Click the USB floppy diskette drive device that you want to remove
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
Connecting
Disconnecting
2.Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click
TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator
Security lock
Connecting the security lock
Optional accessories
Wireless Optical
Mouse with
Technology
Wireless Stereo
Headset with
Operating Basics
Using the Touch Pad
Using the Fingerprint Sensor
Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor
Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate
■Enroll two or more fingers
■The recognition success rate may differ from user to user
Setup Procedure
Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication
On the
User's Fingers
At the
Scanning Practice
6.Register your fingerprint on the Fingerprint Image Capture screen
When
Delete All Fingerprints
In use, please be aware of the following limitations of the fingerprint sensor:
Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be
Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility software
Fingerprint Authentication Procedure
1.Start up the computer
At the Windows
Welcome
Fingerprint Pre-OSAuthentication
How to Enable Fingerprint Pre-OSAuthentication Settings
Fingerprint Application with Admin
Allow
Setting menu
Exit
Using optical disc drives
Loading discs
Removing discs
To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below
How to remove CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives
Before writing or rewriting
CD-R:
CD-RW: (Multi-Speedand High-Speed)
CD-RW: (Ultra-Speed)
DVD-R:
DVD-RAM:(DVD Super Multi drive only)
DVD Specifications for DVD-RAMDisc for Version 2.0, Version 2.1 or Version
■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 VistaTM 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:
Select
How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory®
Important information for use
Media care
5.Do not expose the CD or DVD to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold
6.Do not place heavy objects on your CD's or DVD'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
Sound System
Realtek HD Audio Manager
Information
Power Management
Speaker Configuration
Default Format
Wireless communications
Setting
1.Please make sure that the Wireless Communication Switch is turned on
Please make sure that the
is turned on
2.Click Start and then click Connect To to display Connect to a network window
Product Support:
LAN
Connecting the LAN cable
Disconnecting the LAN cable
Computer Handling
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties
HDD Protection Settings
HDD Protection
You can choose whether to enable or disable TOSHIBA HDD Protection
Detection Level
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
Monitoring of power condition
DC IN indicator
DC IN
Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and is
correctly supplying power to the computer
Flashing orange Indicates a problem with the power supply. You
Battery
Care and use of the battery pack
Refer to the enclosed
for detailed precautions and handling instructions
■Offensive or unusual odor
■Excessive heat
The computer's RTC battery is a
Charging the batteries
You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged
Procedures
Time
Battery charging notice
Monitoring battery capacity
Technology which increases battery operating time
The following functions allow for increased battery operating time
1.Semi-transparentLCD
BackLight On/Off button (please refer to the
Multi-field
Retaining data with power off
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 blue
Replacing the battery pack
Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item
Removing the battery pack
To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Save your work
TOSHIBA Password Utility
User Password field
■Set (button)
SHIFT
ALT
■Delete (button)
User Token field
■Create (button)
Start ->All Programs ->TOSHIBA ->Utilities ->SD Memory Card Format
■Disable (button)
(button)
Power-upmodes
Panel power on/off
System Auto Off
HW Setup & BIOS 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
BIOS Setup Program
Ending the BIOS Setup Program Halfway
Not Registered Supervisor Password has not been registered (Default)
Registered
Supervisor Password has been registered
■Configuration changes in the BIOS Setup Program
Virtualization Technology
Enhanced C-States
Execute-DisableBit Capability
Available
Not Available
Auto Power On
on Battery
Critical Battery Wake-up
LCD Display Stretch
Select the display function of the computer's display panel
Display modes with low resolution are stretched
and displayed (Default)
Display modes with low resolution are not
Diagnostic Mode
Allows you to set whether the BIOS diagnostic test is enabled or disabled
The diagnostic test is disabled (Default)
The diagnostic test is enabled
SATA Controller Mode
Troubleshooting
Problem solving process
Preliminary checklist
Analyzing the problem
Hardware and system checklist
System start-up
Self test
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Boot Priority
AC power
ProblemProcedure
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
&BIOS Setup, for further information
BIOS Setup
No display
Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display
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USB floppy diskette drive
SD/SDHC Card error
Remove the SD/SDHC Card from the computer
occurs
and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly
connected
Pointing device
Touch Pad
Control
Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse
Buttons
The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough
Adjust the touch Sensitivity
1.Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse icon
2.Within the Mouse Properties window, click the Advanced tab
3.Click the Advanced feature settings
Fingerprint Sensor
USB device
USB device does not
Remove the USB device from the computer and
work
then reconnect it to a free port it in order to
Sound system
No sound is heard
Adjust the volume control dial
Check the software volume settings
Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off
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i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
Add
LAN
Bluetooth
Check to ensure the computer's Wireless
Bluetooth device
Communication Switch is set to on
Check to ensure the Bluetooth Manager
Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries
■Selecting Delete for a target file
■Putting files in the Recycle Bin and emptying the Recycle Bin
■Reformatting the media
■Reinstalling an operating system from the recovery CD-ROM
TOSHIBA support
Singapore
Spain
United States of America
United Kingdom
The Rest of Europe
Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Environmental Requirements
Power Requirements
Computer
Display Controller and Video mode
Display controller
Video mode
Wireless LAN
Card Specifications
Radio Characteristics
Supported Frequency Sub-bands
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A and N Draft Ver. 1.0)
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™:
Bluetooth wireless technology
Interoperability
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Regulatory statements
USA-FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
■Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver
TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused
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
2.Indication
The indication shown below appears on this equipment
Device Authorization
AC Power Cord and Connectors
Finland:
Sweden:
France:
Switzerland:
Germany:
TOSHIBA Anti-theftProtection Timer
Legal Footnotes
Non-applicableIcons*1
CPU*2
64-BitComputing
Memory (Main System)*3
Battery Life*4
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity*5
LCD*6
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*7
Wireless LAN*8
Copy Protection*9
Images*10
Glossary
LED: light emitting diode
LSI: large scale integration
MB: megabyte
MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System
OCR: optical character recognition (reader)
bit:
cache memory:
capacity:
card: Synonym for board. See board
. See
CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bitPC Cards
CD-ROM:
CD-RW:
components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole (system)
computer program:
computer system:
configuration:
control keys:
DOS: Disk Operating System. See operating system
driver:
DVD-R
(+R
-R):
execute: To interpret and execute an instruction
Extended Capability Port:
fast infrared:
file:
fingerprint sensor:
To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information
interrupt request: A signal that gives a component access to the processor
I/O:
I/O devices:
jumper:
cache
Light Emitting Diode (LED):
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
LSI: Large Scale Integration
2)An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration
output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data
parity:
password:
pel:
peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bitbus
RJ45: A modular LAN jack
ROM:
SCSI:
SD/SDHC Card:
serial communications:
serial interface:
SIO:
soft key:
software:
stop bit:
volatile memory:
warm start:
window:
Wireless LAN:
write protection:
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