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The Grand Tour

Chapter 2

The Grand Tour

This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer.

Front with the display closed

The following figure shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the closed position.

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1.Volume Control

2.Bridge Media Slot

Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display closed

	Volume Control	Use this dial to adjust the volume of the internal
	Volume Control	stereo speakers and optional external stereo
		stereo speakers and optional external stereo
		headphones (if connected).
		Move the Volume control to the left to decrease
		the volume and to the right to increase the
		volume.

	Bridge media slot	This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™
		memory card, miniSD™/microSD™ Card,
		Memory Stick® (PRO™) and MultiMediaCard™.
		Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

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Contents

Page Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information Macrovision License of NoticeFCC information For DVD Manufacturing License AgreementContact FCC conditionsVCCI Class B Information Canadian regulatory information Canada only EU Conformity StatementNetwork Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeJapan regulations Conformity StatementRedial Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Disconnection Type of serviceTelephone company procedures If problems ariseInstructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Notes for use of this device in New Zealand Notes for Users in Australia and New ZealandModem warning notice for Australia ATB0 CCITT operation AT&G2 1800Hz guard tone General conditions Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators Following information is only for EU-member statesDisposal of products Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries ENERGY STAR ProgramOptical disc drive standards Optical disc drive safety instructionsHLDS GT20N/GT20F Location of the required labelDVD Super Multi +-R DL drive Panasonic UJ880AD/UJ880EDLocation of the required label Toshiba Samsung TS-L633C/TS-L633YLocation of the required label International precautions VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä Chapter 1 Introduction Table of ContentsGeneral Precautions PrefaceChapter 5 The Keyboard Chapter 2 The Grand TourChapter 3 Getting Started Chapter 4 Operating BasicsChapter 8 Optional Devices Chapter 6 Power and Power-up ModesChapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords Chapter 9 TroubleshootingAppendix B Display Controller Appendix A SpecificationsAppendix D Wireless LAN Appendix E AC Power Cord and ConnectorsPreface Manual contentsKeys ConventionsAbbreviations IconsStart DisplayMessages TerminologyCreating a computer-friendly environment General PrecautionsProvide adequate ventilation ExpressCard overheating Stress injuryHeat injury Pressure or impact damageMobile phones Instruction Manual for Safety and ComfortHardware Equipment checklistChapter IntroductionDocumentation SoftwareMemory FeaturesProcessor ChipsetVideo RAM Disks Optical disc drive Ports PowerKeyboard Pointing DeviceBridge media SlotsMultimedia ExpressCardModem CommunicationsBluetoothTM Wireless LANSoftware Special featuresSecurity Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode System automatic Sleep/Hibernation ModePower on password Intelligent power supplyUtilities and Applications TOSHIBA Value Added Packagepoint to All Programs, click TOSHIBA, click provides access to specific tools, utilities andsuch as printers and mobile phones of the computer easierThis utility has the function of Physical Format TOSHIBA HDD/SSD TOSHIBA DVD PLAYERTOSHIBA Face RecognitionMemory expansion OptionsBattery Pack refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up ModesChapter The Grand TourFront with the display closed Left side Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could cause damage or malfunction Right side Security lock slot UndersideDC IN 19V jack module section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices when the AC adaptor is not connected. For moreand Power-up Modes and Power-up Modes10. Web Camera 11. Web Camera LED 12. LCD Sensor switch Front with the display open1. Display screen 2. Power button 3. Stereo speakers 4. Touchpad 5. Touchpad control buttons 6. System IndicatorsDisplay screen indicators sectionsuch as Windows Live Messenger. TOSHIBA Please refer to the Using the web camera sectionMicrophone Web CameraNext button Function buttonsPlay/Pause button Previous buttonSystem indicators NUM LOCK Keyboard indicatorsCAPS LOCK Writable discs Optical disc drivesRegion codes for DVD drives and media 8 speed maximum DVDsDVD Super Multi drive 8 speed maximumAC adaptor Chapter Getting StartedConnecting the AC adaptor The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region from which the product is purchased and should not be used outside this region. For use in other regions, please buy power cords that conform to safety rules and regulations in that particular region 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor User’s Manual Opening the displayGetting Started Figure 3-4 Opening the displayDo not press or push on the display panel Starting up for the first time Turning on the powerHibernation Mode Turning off the powerShut Down Mode Data save in Hibernation Mode Benefits of Hibernation ModeStarting Hibernation Mode Automatic Hibernation ModeBenefits of Sleep Mode Sleep ModeSleep Mode limitations Executing Sleep ModeRestarting the computer System Recovery OptionsSystem Recovery Options Creating Optical Recovery Discs 1. Turn off your computer Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Discs Figure 4-1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons Using the Touch PadOperating Basics ChapterLoading discs Using optical disk drivesFigure 4-3 Pulling the disc tray open 2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray Operating BasicsRemoving discs Figure 4-6 Manual release with the eject hole How to remove a CD/DVD when the disc tray will not openFigure 4-5 Removing a CD/DVD Function button Writing CD/DVD on DVD Super Multi drivesFunction buttons IconCD-RW Multi-Speed and High-Speed Important messageBefore writing or rewriting CD-RDVD-RW DVD+RDVD+R Double Layer DVD+R for LabelflashYou can use both DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge When writing or rewriting TOSHIBA Disc Creator Disclaimer4. Select File Open or Full Compare mode How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc CreatorData Verification Select Setting for Each Mode → Data Disc in the Setting menuThis whole section need confirmwith new Corel DVD MovieFatory How to make a Labelflash DVDHow to make a DVD-Video Important information for use How to learn more about Corel DVD MovieFactoryNotes on use TOSHIBA DVD PlayerTOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Display Devices & AudioOperating TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Media careCD/DVDs Starting TOSHIBA DVD PLAYERFloppy diskettes Realtek HD Audio Manager Adjusting System VolumeSound system Changing System SoundsInformation Using the web cameraSpeaker Configuration Default FormatDo not point the web camera directly at the sun Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application Disclaimer Using TOSHIBA Face RecognitionHow to register the Face Recognition Data How to Delete the Face Recognition Data Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition How to launch the help file1N Mode Login screen 11 Mode Login screenRegion selection ModemOpen the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region SettingProperties menu AutoRun ModeDialing Properties Connecting the modular cableDisconnecting the modular cable Modem Selection2. Click Set up a connection or network Wireless communicationsWireless LAN SettingWorldwide operation Bluetooth wireless technologyBluetoothTM Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA SecurityProduct Support Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBAIndication Wireless communication indicatorIndicator status LAN cable types Connecting the LAN cableDisconnecting the LAN cable Moving the computer Cleaning the computerUsing a cleaning cloth Heat dispersal Chapter The KeyboardTypewriter keys Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard Function keys F1 … F12Soft keys FN key combinations Hot keys FN Sticky key Generating ASCII characters Windows special keysChapter Power and Power-up ModesPower conditions Battery indicator Power indicatorsBattery pack Battery typesDC IN indicator Power indicatorReal Time Clock battery Charging the batteries Care and use of the battery packProcedures Charging time hours Battery charging noticeTime Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacityRetention Time Retaining data with power offExtending battery life Replacing the battery pack To install a battery, follow the steps as detailed below Starting the computer by password TOSHIBA Password UtilityUser Password Supervisor passwordHot keys Power-up modesPanel power on/off Windows utilities6-13 System auto offPower and Power-up Modes User’s ManualHW Setup Window HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup Accessing HW SetupEnter Password SetupPassword User PasswordDisplay Power On DisplayBoot Priority Boot Priority OptionsBuilt-in LAN Wireless Communication SwitchLegacy USB Support LAN Wake-up on LANPeripheral devices Power devicesOptional Devices Cards/memoryInserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Bridge media slot Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card Memory mediaPoints to note about the SD/SDHC memory card Memory media formatAdditional memory module Point to note about memory module errorInstalling a memory module 7. Turn your computer over 5. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screwRemoving a memory module Battery PacksBattery Charger Universal AC Adaptorports of your computer USB floppy diskette driveUSB connector Insert this connector into one of the free USBConnecting the USB floppy diskette drive Using the USB floppy diskette driveeSATA External Serial ATA Connecting the eSATA deviceDisconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive External monitor Disconnecting an eSATA device3. Turn the external monitor’s power on HDMI Connecting the HDMI out portSettings for Audio on HDMI Settings for display video on HDMI1. Click Start and click Control Panel Select HD Format4. Click Display Settings 5. Click Advanced Settings Display mode at List All ModesSecurity lock Connecting the security lockChapter TroubleshootingProblem solving process Analyzing the problem Preliminary checklistSystem start-up Hardware and system checklistSelf test PowerProcedure Overheating power downAC power Problemtouch - if so, it will not charge properly and should BatteryAC adaptor is connected is supplying power - this can be tested by plugging another appliance intoPlease refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility PasswordKeyboard Real Time ClockInternal display panel Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords for further Solid State DriveHard disk drive Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords for furtherFor further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics DVD Super Multi drivesingle/multi-session, CD-ROM Mode USB floppy diskette driveconfiguration may be causing a problem. Ensure that these configurations match the requirementsRemove the ExpressCard from the computer and ExpressCardSD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card Procedure Memory Stick/Memory Stick PROMultiMediaCard ProblemTouch Pad Pointing devicethe speed setting within the Mouse Control utility ProblemProcedure the Device Settings tabUSB mouse USB devicedisconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect eSATA deviceare properly installed - to achieve this you should computer is turned on you should initially ensure Additional memory moduleProcedure Volume controlSound system Problemis on, you should check the connections to make External monitorconnected to the monitor and to a working power Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controlsCARRIER Modemsimultaneously with another Bluetooth controller BluetoothWireless LAN Wake-up on LAN function consumes power evenBefore you call TOSHIBA supportHDMI monitor output function Where to write Chapter Disclaimers64-Bit Computing Memory Main SystemGraphics Processor Unit GPU” Battery LifeHDD drive capacity Copy Protection Wireless LANExternal HDD Capacity Non-applicable IconsAppendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendixes Table of ContentsSpecifications Wireless LANEnvironmental requirements SpecificationsPower Requirements Appendix A46666/48000/49333/50666/52000/53333/54666/ 56000 bps Built-in Modem300/1200/2400/4800/7200/9600/12000/14400/16 800/19200/21600/24000/26400/28800/31200/33Display controller Appendix BDisplay Controller V.90/V.92 V.90/V.92 modeAppendix C Result code V.42 error control and V.42bis data compressionV.42 error control only No error control protocolmaximum modem speeddefault AT CommandV.90 disabled V.90 enabled automatic speed selectionAppendix D Wireless LANCard Specifications R-F Frequency Radio CharacteristicsSupported Frequency Sub-bands Frequency Range Channel ID User’s Manual Table Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets Revision AFrequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHzUser’s Manual 1 Factory-set default channels3 These channels are available to A/B/G/N combo type only 4 Available Area US USA, CANADA onlyUser’s Manual AC Power Cord and ConnectorsAppendix E Outside of Europe Certification agenciesEurope User’s Manual United KingdomAustraliaEurope CanadaChina TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Appendix FClick Start → All Programs → TOSHIBA → Utilities → PC Health Monitor Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health MonitorAbbreviations GlossaryPage Page Page Glossary-5 disable To turn a computer option off. See also enable Page Page Page Glossary-10 Glossary-11 Page Page Index Page Page Index-4 Web Camera Wireless communication, 4-29 Wireless LAN, 1-9 problemsVideo RAM User’s Manual