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© 2008 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

TOSHIBA L350/L350D Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual First edition February 2008 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, data bases and

other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner. Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home. Any other use beyond that stipulated above (including conversion to digital format, al teration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author’s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action. Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual.

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA L350/L350D Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual.

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IBM is a registered trademark, and IBM PC and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Intel, Intel SpeedStep and Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries/regions. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD Turion, Radeon, and combinations thereof, ATI Mobility Radeon are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i.LINK is a trademark of SonyCorporation.

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DVD MovieFactory is a trademark of the Ulead Systems. Inc. Labelflash™ is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual.

Safety instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help to protect yourself and your computer.

When using your computer

Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.

■ Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow

installation instructions closely.

■ Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where

metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns.

■ Be sure that noting rests on your AC adaptor’s power cable and that the

cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.

■ Place the AC adaptor in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the

floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adaptor with papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adaptor while it is inside a carrying case.

■ Use only the AC adaptor and batteries that are approved for use with

this computer. Use of another type of battery or AC adaptor may risk fire or explosion.

■ Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the

voltage rating of the AC adaptor matches that of the available power source. 115 V/60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Taiwan. 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.

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■ If you use an extension cable with your AC adaptor, ensure that the total

ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.

■ To remove power from the computer, turn it off, remove the battery, and

disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet.

■ To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or

disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

■ When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.

EU Declaration of Comformity

Supplementary Information: The product complies with the requirements Of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC,the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.”

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. The party responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

The complete and official EU Declaration of Confirmity can be found on TOSHIBA’s web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on the Internet.

GOST

Modem warning notice

Conformity statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

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Network compatibility statement

This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121.

Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010

and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17 Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and

P03,04,08,10 Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries/regions ATAAB AN003,004 Specific switch settings or software setup is required for each network,

please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details. The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate

national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given.

Following information is only for EU-member States

The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Please ensure this product is properly disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may cause potential hazards to the environment and human health.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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ENERGY STAR® Program

Y our computer model may be ENERGY STAR® Compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR computer and the following information applies.

TOSHIBA is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR latest ENERGY STAR

Program and has designed this computer to meet the

guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.

To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. TOSHIBA recommends that you leave this and other energy saving features active, so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button.

Products that earn the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA and the EU Commission. According to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY

STAR

specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energy

depending on how it is used. Visit http://www.eu-energystar . org or http:// www.energystar.gov for more

information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program.

Optical disc drive standards

TOSHIBA L350/L350D computer is shipped with one of the following drives preinstalled: DVD Super Multi (± R DL), DVD Super Multi (± R DL) /w Label Flash or HD DVD-ROM.

logo on the

prevent greenhouse gas emissions

■ The drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this

product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other

than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure

■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the

enclosure.

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The drive has one of the following labels:

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Before it is shipped, the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the United States Chapter 21 S tandards of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS 21 CFR).

For any other country, the drive is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser standards of IEC825 and EN60825.

This computer is equipped with one of the optical drives in the following list:

Manufacturer Type

Panasonic DVD Super Multi (± R Double Layer)

UJ-870B/UJ-870F

Hitachi DVD Super Multi (± R Double Layer)

GSA-T40N/GSA-T40F

Pioneer DVD Super Multi (± R Double Layer)

DVR-KD08TBM/DVR-KD08TBF

Toshiba Samsung DVD Super Multi (± R Double Layer)

TS-L632H/TS-L632P

Toshiba HD DVD ROM

SD-L802B

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Important notice

Copyrighted works including, but not limited to, music, video, computer programs, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically permitted under applicable copyright laws, you cannot copy, modify, assign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work with the consent of the owner of the copyright. Please take notice that unauthorized copying, modification, assignment, transmission and disposition may be subject to claims for damages and penalties.

■ Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

■ 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.

■ Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by

the manufacturer.

■ Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional battery pack. Use of wrong battery could damage your computer.

TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.

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Preface General Precautions

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

TOSHIBA Value Added Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Utilities and applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

System indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Keyboard indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Optical disc drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Connecting the AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Opening the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Turning on the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

System Recovery Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Restoring the pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

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Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Using optical disc drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to enjoy HD DVDs

(preinstalled with some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Using the computer in place of a HD DVD Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive/

HD DVD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

Important message (DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive/

HD DVD-ROM drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

TOSHIBA Disc Creator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22

Media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25

Using the web camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25

Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

Wireless communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32

Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33

Moving the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33

Heat dispersal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Function keys: F1 … F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Soft keys: FN key combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Windows special keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes

Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Real Time Clock battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5

Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Starting the computer by password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

ExpressCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

Multiple digital media card slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

Memory expansion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6

Additional battery pack (6 Cell and 9 Cell). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Additional AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

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USB FDD Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

External monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

TOSHIBA support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Chapter 10 Disclaimers

CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Memory (main system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Battery life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

HDD drive capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Non-applicable icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Copy protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

LCD brightness and eye strain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix E If your computer is stolen

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA L350/L350D computer. This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.

This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA L350/ L350D computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.

If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing, first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer.

If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to read the Special

features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are

uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and

Passwords, If you are going to install ExpressCards or connect external

devices such as a printer, be sure to read Chapter 8,Optional Devices.

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Manual contents

This manual is composed of the following chapters, appendixes, a glossary and an index.

Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities, and options.

Chapter 2, The Grand T our, identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function.

Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer.

Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes tips on care of the computer and on using the touchpad, optical disc drive, external diskette drive, Wireless LAN, LANs, Audio/Video controls, and internal modem.

Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys.

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Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes.

Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. It also tells how to set a password.

Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hard ware available. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform

some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t seem to be working properly.

Chapter 10 Disclaimers, provides Legal Footnotes information related to your computer.

The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of

acronyms used in the text. The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.

Conventions

This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures.

Abbreviations

On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.

Icons

Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on.

Keys

The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard. For example, ENTER identifies the Enter key.

Key operation

Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, CTRL + C means you must hold down CTRL and at the same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.

ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon

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or entering text, the icon’s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the typeface you see to the left.

Display

ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the

computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the typeface you see to the left.

Messages

Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.

Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment.

Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment.

Terminology

This term is defined in this document as follows:

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Start

The word “Start” refers to the “ ” button in

Microsoft

Windows Vista™.

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General Precautions

TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.

Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual.

Creating a computer-friendly environment

Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using, such as a printer.

Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat.

T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from:

■ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.

■ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as

stereo speakers(other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.

■ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature

change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.

■ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.

■ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.

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Stress injury

Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use.

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Heat injury

■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is

used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, your skin might suffer a low-heat injury.

■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with

the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can become hot.

■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this

condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the AC adaptor, you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.

■ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the

material could become damaged.

Pressure or impact dama ge

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer’s components or otherwise cause it to malfunction.

ExpressCard overheating

Some ExpressCards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in question. In addition, you should also be careful when you remove an ExpressCard that has been used for a long time.

Mobile phones

Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way, but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use.

Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Be sure to read it before using the computer.

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Introduction

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’s features, options and accessories.

Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packaging materials for future use.

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

■ TOSHIBA L350/L350D Portable Personal Computer

■ Universal AC adaptor and power cord

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Software

Microsoft® Windows Vista™

■ The following software is preinstalled:

■ Microsoft

■ Ulead DVD MusicFactory® for TOSHIBA

■ TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER (Is preinstalled with some models)

■ TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER (Is preinstalled with HD DVD-ROM

drive model)

■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package

■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition(Is preinstalled with some models)

■ TOSHIBA Assist

■ TOSHIBA HW Setup utility

■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator

■ Online Manual

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Windows Vista™

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Documentation

Features

Processor

Memory

■ TOSHIBA L350/L350D User’s Manual

■ TOSHIBA L350/L350D Quickstart

■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

■ Warranty information

If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

This computer incorporates the following features and benefits:

Built-in Please visit your region’s website for the

configuration details of the model that you have purchased.

Slots PC2-5300 512 MB, 1024 MB or 2048 MB

memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots. Maximum system memory size and speed depend on the model you purchased.

PC2-5300 memory module works as PC2-4200 speed on GL960 Express chipset.

Video RAM Depending on the model you purchased.

Mobile Intel Mobile Intel® GL960 Express Chipset: Video RAM capacity shares with main memory,

and the proportion depends on Dynamic Video Memory Technology.

ATI Radeon™ X1250 model: Video RAM capacity shares with main memory,

and the proportion depends on ATI HyperMemory™.

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GM965 Express Chipset:

If your computer is configured with two 2GB memory modules, the memory might be displayed as approximately 3GB only (depending on the computer's hardware specifications).

This is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory (RAM) built into the computer.

Various system components (like the video adapter's GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN, etc.) requi re th ei r ow n memo ry space. Since a 32-bit operating system cannot address more than 4 GB of memory these system resources overlap the physical memory. It is a technical limitation that the overlapped memory is not available to the operating system.

Even though some tools might display the actual physical memory built into your computer, the memory available to the operating system will still be approximately 3 GB only.

Disks

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Hard disk drive (HDD)

The computer is equipped with one of the following hard disk drive types. It comes in the following sizes:

■ 80 GB

■ 120 GB

■ 160 GB

■ 200 GB

■ 250 GB

■ 300 GB

■ 320 GB

■ 400 GB

■ 500 GB

For more information on the Disclaimer regarding Hard disk drive capacity, please refer to the

Disclaimers section in Chapter 10.

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DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive

Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive module that allows you to record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 24 speed, CD-RW at up to 16 speed, DVD-R at up to 8 speed, DVD-RW at up to 6 speed, DVD-RAM at up to 5 speed, DVD+R at up to 8 speed, DVD+RW at up to 8 speed, DVD+R DL at up to 4 speed and DVD-R DL at up to 4 speed. This drive supports the following formats:

■ DVD-ROM

■ DVD-Video

■ DVD-R

■ DVD-RW

■ DVD+R

■ DVD+RW

■ DVD-RAM

■ DVD+R DL

■ DVD-R DL

■ CD-DA

■ CD-Text

■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)

■ CD-G (Audio CD only)

■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■ Addressing Method 2

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HD DVD-ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full-size

HD DVD-ROM drive module that allows you to run CD/DVD/HD DVDs without using an adaptor. The drive reads DVD-ROMs at a maximum 8x speed, CD-ROMs at a maximum 24x speed, and HD DVDs at a maximum 1x speed. It writes CD-Rs at up to 16x speed, CD-RWs at up to 10x speed, DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs at up to 4x speed, DVD-RWs and DVD+RWs at up to 4x speed, DVD-R DL at up to 2x speed, DVD+R DL at up to

2.4x speed and DVD-RAM at up to 3x speed. This drive supports the following formats:

■ CD-R

■ CD-RW

■ CD-DA

■ CD-Text

■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)

■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■ Addressing Method 2

■ DVD-ROM

■ DVD-Video

■ DVD-R

■ DVD-R DL

■ DVD-RW

■ DVD+R

■ DVD+R DL

■ DVD+RW

■ DVD-RAM

■ HD DVD-ROM

Keyboard

Built-in

104 keys or 105 keys, compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard, and keys. See

Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.

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Pointing device

Power

Built-in A touchpad and control buttons in the palm rest

enable control of the on-screen pointer.

Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable

lithium-ion battery pack.

RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time

AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the

Clock (RTC) and calendar.

system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage between 100 and 240 volts.

Ports

Headphone Enables connection of a stereo headphone. Microphone Enables connection of a microphone. External monitor 15-pin, analog VGA port. Universal Serial Bus

(USB 2.0)

HDMI (optional) This HDMI jack allows you to connect external

Three Universal Serial Bus (USB ports) enable a chain connection of USB-equipped devices to your computer through the ports.

display/audio devices. (Provided with some models)

Slots

Multiple digital media card slot (optional)

This slot allows you to easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use flash memory (SD/ SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC memory cards). (Provided with some models)

ExpressCard slot ExpressCard slot allows you to install an

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ExpressCard™/34 or Expres Card™/54 to expand functionality. See Chapter 8, Optional

Devices, for details.

Multimedia

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Web camera (optional)

Sound system Windows Sound System compatible sound

Record/Send still or video images with this integrated web camera. (Provided with some models)

system provides internal speaker as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone. It also has a volume control dial.

Communications

LAN The computer is equipped with a LAN card that

supports Ethernet LAN (10 Mbit/s, 10BASE-T) or Fast Ethernet LAN (100 Mbit/s, 100BASE-TX). It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets.

Wireless LAN A Wireless LAN mini card is equipped with other

Modem Some models are equipped with an integrated

LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision A, B, G and draft N).

Roaming over multiple channels. (Provided with some models)

modem. The integrated modem provides capability for data and fax communications that support the V.90 (V.92) standards and includes a modem jack for connection to the telephone line. Please note that both the V.90 and V.92 standards are only supported in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Australia - only the V.90 standard is supported in other regions. You should also be aware that the speed of data and fax transfer will depend on the analog telephone line conditions. (Provided with some models)

Wireless communication switch

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This switch turns wireless devices RF transmission(Wireless LAN) function on and off. (Provided with some models)

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Security

Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer

Software

Operating system Microsoft® Windows Vista™ is available. Refer to

TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled

Plug and Play When you connect an external device to the

Special features

to a desk or other large object.

the preinstalled Software section at the front of this chapter.

to make your computer more convenient to use. Refer to the Utilities and applications section in this chapter.

computer or when you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically.

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use. To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and

Maintenance -> Power Options.

Hot keys Key combinations allow you to quickly modify the

system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program.

Display automatic power off

HDD automatic power off

System automatic Sleep/Hibernation

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This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when there is no keyboard input for a specified time. Power is restored when any key is pressed. This can be specified in the Power Options.

This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time specified. Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed. This can be specified in the Power Options.

This feature automatically shuts down the system in sleep mode or hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified. This can be specified in the Power Options.

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Power-on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and

user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer.

Instant security A hot key function blanks the screen and

disables the computer providing data security.

Intelligent power supply

A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent power supply detects the battery’s charge and calculates the remaining batter y capacity. It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor. This can be specified in the Power Options.

Battery save mode This feature allows you to configure the computer

in order to save battery power. This can be specified in the Power Options.

Panel power on/off This feature turns power to the computer off

when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened. This can be specified in the Power Options.

Low battery automatic hibernation mode

When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued, the system automatically enters hibernation or shuts down. This can be specified in the Power Options.

Heat dispersal To protect from over heating, the CPU has an

internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered. This can be specified in the Power Options.

Maximum Performance

Turns on fan first, then if necessary lowers CPU processing speed.

Battery Optimized

Lowers the CPU processing speed first, then if necessary turns on the fan.

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Hibernation This feature allows you to turn off the power

without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk, when you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off. Refer to the

Turning off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting Started, for details

Sleep If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn

off the power without exiting from your software. Data is maintained in the computer’s main memory. When you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off.

TOSHIBA Value Added Package

This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features preinstalled on the computer.

TOSHIBA Power Option

TOSHIBA Button Support

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

TOSHIBA Flash Cards

TOSHIBA Power Option provides you wi t h th e features of more various power supply managements.

This utility controls the following computer button functions.

■ Mute button

■ CD/DVD/HD DVD button

The starting application from the button can be changed.

This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the Windows Desktop, or the zoom factor associated with specific supported applications.

The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer’s builtin hardware devices to be tested.

This utility supports the following functions.

■ Hot key function

■ TOSHIBA utility launcher function

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■ When you start or resume your computer, the TOSHIBA Flash Cards

may take a moment to become available and may display several times before completely activating. The hot key functions will be available once the TOSHIBA Flash Cards are completely active.

■ If your system is busy and you see a [Not Responding] message,

allow TOSHIBA Flash Cards to completely activate before you continue to use the utility and hot keys.

TOSHIBA Accessibility

Utilities and applications

This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For details on operation, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files.

TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that

HW Setup utility To start the utility, click the Windows St art button,

TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER

The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides support to movement impaired users when they need to use the TOSHIBA hot key functions. In use, the utility allows you to make the FN key “sticky”, that is you can press it once, release it, and then press one of the “F” keys in order to access its specific function. When set, the FN key will remain active until another key is pressed.

provides easy access to help and services.

point to All Programs, click TOSHIBA, click Utilities, and select HWSetup icon.

This software is provided for playback of DVD Video.

(This software is preinstalled with DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive model.)

TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER

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This software is provided for playba ck of HD DVD Video and DVD Video.

(This software is preinstalled with HD DVD-ROM drive model.)

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TOSHIBA Disc Creator

Ulead DVD MovieFactory

for

TOSHIBA TOSHIBA

ConfigFree

TOSHIBA Face Recognition

You can create CD/DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CD/DVDs to store the files and folderson your hard disk drive. This software can be used on a model with CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive, HD DVD-ROM and HD DVD-RW drive.

You can boot TOSHIBA Disc Creator from the menu bar as follows.

Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> CD&DVD Applications -> Disc Creator

Y ou can edit di gital video and make a DVD-V ideo and support Labelflash function.

ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks.

You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows.

Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> ConfigFree

TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log into Windows. If the verification is successful, user will logged into Windows automatically, and thus avoid having to enter a password or the like, which makes the login process easier.

Windows Mobility Center

This section describes the Windows Mobility Center.

Mobility Center is a utility for accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window. A default maximum of eight tiles are provided by the operating system, and the additional two tiles are added to your Mobility Center.

■ Lock Computer: This can be used to lock

your computer without turning it off. This has the same function as the Lock button at the bottom of the right pane in the start menu.

■ TOSHIBA Assist: This can be used to open

TOSHIBA Assist if it is already installed in your computer.

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Options

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You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available:

Memory expansion Two memory expansion slots are available for

installing 512 MB, 1024 MB or 2048 MB memory modules. The modules are PC2-5300, 200-pin, SO-DIMM (small-outline dual in-line memory module). Maximum system memory capacity and speed depend on the model you purchased.

PC2-5300 memory module works as PC2-4200 speed on GL960 Express chipset.

Battery Pack An additional battery pack 6 cell Type (PA3536U-

1BRS/ PA3536U-1BAS) and 9 cells Type (PA3537U-1BRS/ PA3537U-1BAS) can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer. The battery pack is identical to the one that came with your computer. Use it as a spare or replacement.

AC adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site, it

may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you.

USB FDD The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either

Security lock A slot is available to attach a security cable to the

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a 1.44 MB or 720 KB floppy disk through connection to one of the computer’s USB ports. In use, please be aware that, while you cannot format 720 KB floppy disks under Windows Vista™, you are able to read and write to disks that have already been formatted.

computer to deter theft.

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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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Front edge logo

Wireless communication switch

Multiple digital media card slot*

*Depending on the model you purchased

Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display closed

Front edge logo Front edge logo indicates the computer series you

bought.

Wireless communication switch

Set the switch to the off position in airplanes and hospitals. Check the Wireless communication indicator. It stops glowing when the wireless communication is terminated.

Slide this switch toward the right of the computer to turn on Wireless communication. Slide it toward the left of the computer to turn off the functions.

DISPLAY LATCH

Volume control

Headphone jack

Microphone jack

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Multiple digital media card slot (optional)

This slot allows you to easily transfer data from devices, such as digital camera and PDA, that use flash memory (SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC memory cards)(Provided with some models).

Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed

position. Slide the latch to open the display.

Microphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

connection of a monaural microphone or other device for audio input.

Headphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables

connection of a stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum) or other device for audio output. When you connect headphones, the internal speaker is automatically disabled.

Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the system

speaker and headphones.

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Left side

The following figure shows the computer’s left side.

LAN jack

Fan vent

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Express Card slot

External monitor port

*Depending on the model you purchased

Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer

External monitor port

This 15-pin port allows you to connect an external monitor.

USB ports

HDMI out port*

Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan.

Be careful not to block the fan vent. Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of the vents. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

HDMI out port (optional)

HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable. One HDMI cable can send and receive video, audio and control signals.(Provided with some models)

LAN jack This jack allows you to connect to a LAN. The

adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 Mbit/s, 10BASE-T) or Fast Ethernet LAN (100 Mbit/s, 100BASE-TX). The LAN has two indicators. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

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Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) ports

The two universal serial bus (USB) ports comply with USB Serial 2.0 standards, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. (The ports also support USB 1.1)

Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed. some functions might not execute properly .

ExpressCard slot The computer provides an Express Card slot on its

left side, which allows you to install an additional Express card.(Provided with some models)

Keep foreign objects out of the Express Card slot. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

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The following figure shows the computer’s right side.

Security lock slot

Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) port

Optical disc driveUSB port

Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer

The universal serial bus (USB) port comply with USB Serial 2.0 standards, which enables data

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transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. (The port also support USB 1.1)

Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed. some functions might not execute properly.

Optical disc drive Some models are equiped with a DVD Super Multi

drive or a HD DVD-ROM drive.

DC IN 19V The AC adaptor connects to this socket. Use only

the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer.

Security lock slot A security cable attaches to this slot. The optional

security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft.

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Back side

The following figure shows the computer’s back side.

Modem jack*

*Depending on the model you purchased

Figure 2-4 The computer’s back side

Modem jack (optional)

In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment, there is a modem jack that allows you to use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line. The modem is not supported in some marketing regions. (Provided with some models)

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Underside

The following figure shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer.

Battery pack lock

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Battery pack

Battery release Latch

Memory module cover

Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer

Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC

adaptor is not connected. The Batteries section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, describes how to access the battery pack. Additional battery packs can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer to extend the computer’s battery operating time.

Battery release latch

Slide this latch to release the battery pack. This latch moves only when the computer is upside down.

Battery pack lock Slide the battery pack lock to unl o cke d po si ti o n to

free the battery latch.

Memory module cover

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This cover protects two memory module sockets. One or two modules are preinstalled.

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Front with the display open

The following figure shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, lift the display up and position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.

Built-in microphone*

Function buttons*

Power button

Stereo speaker (left)

Web camera led*

Web camera*

Display screen

Stereo speaker (right)

Touch pad

System indicators

*Provided with some models

Figure 2-6 The front with the display open

control buttons

Display screen The full-color LCD displays high-contrast text and

graphics. The computer’s LCD is 17" WXGA+, 1440 horizontal pixels x 900 vertical pixels. The computer has a Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) display. Refer to Appendix B.

When the computer operates on power through the AC adaptor, the display screen’s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power. The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power.

Stereo speaker The speaker emits sound generated by your

software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system.

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Touch pad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on

the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and doubleclicking.

Touch pad control buttons

Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

System indicators Five LEDs allow you to monitor the DC IN, power

status, main battery, disk and multiple digital media card. Details are in the system indicators section.

Function buttons Six buttons allow you to manage au dio /vi d eo , ru n

applications and access utilities. Details are in the Function button section.(Provided with some models)

Power button

Press the power button to turn the computer’s power on and off. The power button LED indicates the status.

Web camera Record/Send still or video images with this

integrated web camera. (Provided with some models)

Web camera LED The web camera indicator glows blue when the web

camera software is used. (Provided with some models)

Built-in microphone

Record monaural sounds into your applications. (Provided with some models)

Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.

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Function Buttons

Six buttons are provided with some models.

Available for use: Mute, CD/DVD/HD DVD, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, Next.

These buttons allow you to manage audio/video, run applications and access utilities. Refer to the Function Buttons section in Chapter 4,

Operating Basics, for details.

Mute button Press this button to turn off the sound.

CD/DVD/HD DVD button

Play/Pause button

Stop button Press this button to stop play.

Previous button Press this button to advance to the previous

Next button Press this button to advance to the ne xt track,

Press this button to launch an application program that allows Windows Media Player / DVD PLAYER / HD DVD PLAYER.(HD DVD playback function is provided wi th som e mode ls.)

Press this button to begin playing an audio CD, a DVD movie or digital audio files. This button also acts as a Pause button.

track, chapter or data.

chapter or data.

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System indicators

The following figure the system indicators, which light when various computer operations are in progress.

DC IN The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power

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Multiple digital media card

hdd/odd

DC IN

Power

Figure 2-7 System indicators

Main battery

is supplied from the AC power adaptor. If the adaptor’s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunctions, this indicator shows no light.

Power The Power indicator glows green when the

computer is on. If you turn off the computer in Sleep mode, this indicator blinks orange. If the computer shuts down, this indicator shows no light.

Main battery The Main battery indicator shows the condition

of the charge. Green means fully charged and orange means being charged. Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes.

HDD/ODD

The HDD/ODD indicator glows green when the computer is accessing a Hard Disk Drive or an Optical Disc Drive.

Multiple digital media card

The Multiple digital media card indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the multiple digital media card.

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Keyboard indicators

The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator. When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard is in all-caps mode.

CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are

Optical disc drives

A DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive or HD DVD-ROM drive is configured in your computer. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD/HD DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.

CAPS LOCK indicator

Figure 2-8 CAPS LOCK indicator

locked into their uppercase format.

About the HD DVD

This section describes the features, use of HD DVD and HD DVD Media.

Summary

HD DVD allows users to enjoy video, concerts and other packaged content by taking advantage of its large amount of storage space and high-quality audio and video. HD DVD also allows for the storage of long video when combined with the latest video compression technologies.

The storage capacity and data transfer rate of HD DVD is superior to standard DVD, with two types of playback-only discs in single-sided singlelayer 15GB and single-sided dual-layer 30GB (Gigabyte) formats.

■ Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be

playable on the computer.

■ When inserting an unfinalized DVD-R DL disc into the computer,

Windows Vista™ may automatically finalize the disc and prevent further writing.

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Notes on use

■ Because HD DVD is a new format there is a possibility of new features

being added at a later date. As such, it is important that the purchaser understands that software and other updates may be necessary after purchase. Please be sure to complete user registration in order to receive timely product updates.

■ This product can play existing DVD and CD formats, however, playback

may not be possible with some software. This product cannot play Blu-ray DISC™

■ HD DVD is a new standard which makes use of new technologies. As

such, there is a possibility of problems occurring related to connection, compatibility or operation with some discs and other digital devices. The HD DVD-ROM logo signifies that this drive complies with the HD DVD physical standard, and does not signify compliance with the HD DVD Video standard. This device does not support advanced features of the HD DVD Video standard as defined by the DVD Forum, including picture-in-picture and network dowload features. Screen movement may not be smooth, and performance may be lowered with some HD DVD content.

■ Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping, audio

skipping or decrease in computer performance.

■ Viewing of HD DVD content on an external display requires a HDCP

capable HDMI™ or DVI input on the external display.

■ Make sure to connect the computer’s AC adaptor when playing a

HD DVD.

■ CPU power is concentrated on HD DVD playback when playing a

HD DVD, so make sure to exit all other applications.

■ Dolby Digital audio enhancements are only supported by Microsoft®

Windows® operating system. Content with high sample rates of 48kHz or more are downsampled when output through either the built-in speakers or headphone jack.

■ This device supports AACS (Advanced Access Content System) next

generation copy protection technology. Renewal of the AACS key integrated into this device is required for uninterrupted enjoyment of HD DVD. An Internet connection is required when renewing the key.

■ For more information on AACS keys, visit the AACS website

(www.aacsla.com/home

format software.

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Region codes for DVD drives and media

Optical disc drive and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.

Code Region

1 Canada, United States 2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East 3 Southeast Asia, East Asia 4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,

South America, Caribbean

5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea,

Mongolia

6 China

Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4,

Operating Basics.

CDs

■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be

erased or changed.

■ CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or

4 multi speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4 to 10 speed discs. The write speed of the ultra-speed CD-RW discs (Ultra-speed is CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive only) is maximum 24 speed.

DVDs

■ DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs can be written only

once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed.

■ DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than

once.

DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive

The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module allows you to record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

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The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 8 speed (maximum) DVD-RW write 6 speed (maximum) DVD+R write 8 speed (maximum) DVD+RW write 8 speed (maximum) DVD+R DL write 4 speed (maximum) DVD-R DL write 4 speed (maximum) DVD-RAM write 5 speed (maximum) CD read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 24 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 16 speed (maximum,

Ultra-speed media)

HD DVD-ROM drive

The full-size HD DVD-ROM drive module allows you to record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") HD DVD,12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 4 speed (maximum) DVD-RW write 4 speed (maximum) DVD+R write 4 speed (maximum) DVD+RW write 4 speed (maximum) DVD+R DL write 2.4 speed (maximum) DVD-R DL write 2 speed (maximum) DVD-RAM write 3 speed (maximum) HD DVD read 1 speed (maximum) CD read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 16 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 10 speed (maximum,

Ultra-speed media)

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AC adaptor

The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almost any region.

To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer. See Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes for details.

Figure 2-9 The AC adaptor (2-pin plug)

Figure 2-10 The AC adaptor (3-pin plug)

■ Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer. TOSHIBA

assumes no liability for any damage in such case. The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC.

■ Please use only the AC adaptor supplied with the computer or an AC

adaptor certified by TOSHIBA.

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Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer. It covers the following topics:

Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product liability.

■ Connecting the AC adaptor

■ Opening the display

■ Turning on the power

■ Starting up for the first time

■ Turning off the power

■ Restarting the computer

■ System Recovery Options

■ Restoring the pre-installed Software

If you are a new user, follow the steps in each section of this chapter as you prepare to operate your computer

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All users should be sure to carefully read the sections Windows Vista™ setup, which describe actions to take when you turn on the power for the first time.

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Connecting the AC adaptor

Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power.

The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes.

Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case. The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC.

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

Figure 3-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor

2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the computer.

DC IN JACK

Figure 3-2 Connecting the adaptor to the computer

3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet - the Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow.

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Opening the display

The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.

To open the display, slide the latch to the right side and lift the panel up to the best viewing angle.

When you open the display, be sure to hold the base firmly and lift up the monitor slowly.

Turning on the power

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Figure 3-3 Opening the display panel

This section describes how to turn on the power

After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system (OS) and the OS has started up

1. If the external diskette drive is connected, make sure it is empty. If a diskette is in the drive, press the eject button and remove the diskette.

2. Open the display panel.

3. Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds.

Figure 3-4 Turning on the power

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Starting up for the first time

When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the Microsoft

Follow the on-screen directions.

Windows Vista™ Startup Screen Logo.

Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in one of three modes: shut down (Boot), hibernation mode or sleep mode.

Shut down mode (Boot mode)

When you turn off the power in shut down mode, no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen.

1. If you have entered data, save it to the hard disk or to a diskette.

2. Make sure all disk(disc) activities are terminated, then remove any CD/DVD/HD DVDs or diskette.

Make sure the disk’s indicator is off. If you turn off the power while a disk(disc) is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk(disc).

3. Click Windows Start button, point to , and then select Shut Down.

4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. W ait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge.

Hibernation mode

The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on, the previous state is restored. The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices.

■ While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the contents of

memory to the HDD. Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the Disk indicator to go out.

■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in

hibernation mode. Data will be lost.

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Benefits of

The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:

■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts

down because of a low battery.

For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature must be enabled in the Hibernate tab in Power Options. Otherwise, the computer will shut down in sleep mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in sleep mode will be lost.

■ Y ou can return to your previous working environment immediately when

you turn on the computer.

■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives

no input or hardware access for the duration set by the system hibernation feature.

■ You can use the panel power off feature.

hibernation

mode

Starting hibernation mode

To enter hibernation mode, follow the steps below.

1. Click Windows Start button.

2. Point to .

3. Select Hibernate.

Automatic hibernation mode

The computer will enter hibernation mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to the steps below.

1. Open the Control Panel.

2. Open Mobile PC and open Power Options.

3. Select Choose what the power button does .

4. Enable the desired hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid.

5. Click the Save changes button.

You can also enable hibernation mode by pressing FN + F4 - please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details.

Data save in hibernation mode

When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the Disk indicator will light.

After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge.

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Sleep mode

In sleep mode the power remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode.

■ Before entering sleep mode, be sure to save your data.

■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in

sleep mode. The computer or the module could be damaged.

■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in sleep mode

(unless the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data in memory will be lost.

Benefits of sleep mode

The sleep feature provides the following benefits:

■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does

hibernation feature.

■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives

no input or hardware access for the duration set by the system sleep feature.

■ You can use the panel power off feature.

Executing sleep mode

You can also enable sleep mode by pressing FN + F3. See Chapter 5, The

Keyboard

, for details.

You can enter sleep mode in one of three ways:

1. Click Windows Start button, point to , and then click Sleep.

2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Power Options in the Control Panel.

3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Power Option in the Control Panel.

When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer.

■ When the computer is shut down in sleep mode, the power indicator

glows orange.

■ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen

the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode. Sleep mode consumes more power.

Sleep mode limitations

Sleep mode will not function under the following conditions:

■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.

■ Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.

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Restarting the computer

Certain conditions require that you reset the computer, for example, if:

■ You change certain computer settings.

■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to 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 buttons ( ) and select Restart from the

menu.

2. Press CTRL, ALT and DEL simultaneously (once) to display the menu window, then click the arrow button in the lower right corner of the screen, then select Restart.

3. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Once the computer has turned itself off, wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning the power on again by pressing the power button.

System Recovery Options

About 1.5GB hidden partition is allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options.

This partition stores files which can be used to repair the system in the event of a problem.

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The System Recovery Options feature will be unusable if this partition is deleted.

System Recovery Options

The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory. The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair startup problems, run diagnostics or restore the system.

See the Windows Help and Support content for more information about Startup Repair.

The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair problems.

The procedure is as follows. Follow the instructi ons shown on the onscreen menu.

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Turn on the computer and when the TOSHIBA screen appears repeatedly press the F8 key.

3. The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed. Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER.

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4. Follow the on-screen instructions. The Windows Vista® CompletePC Backup feature can be used on

Windows Vista

Business Edition and Ultimate Edition.

Restoring the pre-installed Software

Depending on the model you purchased, different ways for restoring the pre-installed software are offered:

■ Creating optical Recovery Discs

■ Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Discs.

■ Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive

■ Restoring the pre-installed software from the bundled Product Recovery

DVD-ROM (optional).

Creating Optical Recovery Discs

This section describes how to create Recovery Discs.

■ Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs.

■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc

Creator.

■ Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load

on the CPU.

■ Operate the computer at full power.

■ Do not use power-saving features.

■ Do not write to the disc when the virus check software is running. Wait

for it to finish, then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background.

■ Do not use utilities, including those intended to enhance hard disk drive

access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.

■ Do not shut down/log off or Sleep/Hibernate while writing or rewriting

the disc.

■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to

vibrations such as airplanes, trains or cars.

■ Do not place your computer on unstab l e tables or any other unstable

surfaces.

A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to DVD media by using the following steps:

1. Have blank DVD media ready.

2. The application will allow you to choose from a variety of different media

onto which the recovery image can be copied including DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW.

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Please note that some of the above media may not be compatible with the optical disc drive installed into your computer. You should therefore verify the optical disc drive supports the blank media you have chosen before proceeding.

3. Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows Vista® operating system from the hard disk drive as normal.

4. Insert the first blank media into the optical disc drive tray .

5. Double click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows Vista® desktop, or select the application from Start Menu.

6. Af ter Recovery Disc Creator starts, select the type of media and the title you wish to copy, and then click the Create button.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Your Recovery Discs will be created.

Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Discs

If the pre-installed files are damaged, you are able to use the Recovery Discs you have created to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it. To perfor m this restoration, follow the steps below:

When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN + ESC key, be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details.

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When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost.

1. Load the Recovery Discs into the optical disc drive and turn off the computer’s power.

2. While holding down F12 key on the keyboard, turn on your computer when the TOSHIBA logo screen appears, release the F12 key.

3. Use the cursors key to select the CD-ROM icon from the menu. Please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup and

Passwords, for further information.

4. A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on-screen instructions.

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Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive

On your Data drive you may find a folder “HDDRecovery”. This folder stores files which can be used to recover your system to the originally installed factory state.

If you subsequently set up your hard disk drive again, do not change, delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual, otherwise you may find that space for the required software is not available.

In addition, if you use a third-party partitioning program to reconfigure the partitions on your hard disk drive, you may find that it becomes impossible to setup your computer.

Be sure to connect the AC adaptor, otherwise you may run out of battery during the recovery process.

When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost.

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Turn on the computer and when the TOSHIBA screen appears repeatedly press the F8 key.

3. The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed. Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER.

4. Select your preferred keyboard layout and press Next.

5. To access the recovery process please log on as an enabled user with sufficent rights.

6. Click TOSHIBA HDD Recovery on the System Recovery Options screen.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery dialog.

The computer will be restored to its factory state.

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Restoring the pre-installed software from the bundled Product Recovery DVD-ROM (optional)

If the pre-installed files are damaged, use the Product Recovery DVD-ROM to restore them.

To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below.

When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost.

1. Load the Product Recovery DVD into the optical disc drive and turn off

the computer’s power.

2. While holding down F12 key on the keyboard, turn on your computer.

When the TOSHIBA logo screen appears, release the F12 key.

3. Use the cursor keys to select the CD-ROM icon from the menu. Please

refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup & BIOS Setup for further information.

4. A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on-screen

instructions.

5. If your computer came with additional software installed, this software

can not be recovered from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM. Re-install these applications (e.g. Works Suite, Games, etc.) separately from other media.

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Operating Basics

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the touchpad, optical disc drives, Audio/Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, the internal modem, wireless communication and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer, and CD/DVD/HD DVDs.

Using the touchpad

To use the touchpad, simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go. Two buttons below the touchpad are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer. Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer. Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using.

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You can also tap the touchpad to perform functions similar to those of the left button on a standard mouse.

Click: T ap the touchpad once. Double-click: Tap twice Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move. Leave

your finger on the touchpad after the second tap and move the material.

Touchpad

Touchpad control buttons

Figure 4-1 Touchpad and touchpad control buttons

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Using optical disc drives

Operation is the same for all optical disc drives. The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD/HD DVDs-based programs. You can run CD/DVD/HD DVDs without an adaptor. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD/HD DVDs, an indicator on the drive glows.

■ Use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER application to view DVD-Video

discs.(DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive model)

■ Use the TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER application to view DVD-Video

discs or HD DVD-Video discs.(HD DVD-ROM model)

If you have a DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive, refer also to theWriting CD/

DVDs on DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive/HD DVD-ROM drive section for

precautions on writing to CD/DVDs.

Loading discs

To load CD/DVD/HD DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures.

1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer slightly.

Eject button

Figure 4-2 Pressing the eject button

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b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the drive’s

power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button.

15 mm

Eject hole

Diameter 1.0 mm

Figure 4-3 Manual release with the eject hole

2. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened.

Figure 4-4 Pulling the drawer open

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3. Lay the CD/DVD/HD DVD, label side up, in the drawer.

Figure 4-5 Inserting a CD/DVD/HD DVD

When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD/DVD/HD DVD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD/DVD/HD DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray. After seating the CD/DVD/HD DVD, however, make sure it lies flat, as shown in above figure.

■ Do not touch the laser lens. Doing so could cause misalignment.

■ Do not keep foreign matter from entering the drive. Check the back

edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris before closing the drive.

4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD/HD DVD until you feel it

click into place. The CD/DVD/HD DVD should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base.

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5. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place.

If the CD/DVD/HD DVD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed, the CD/DVD/HD DVD might be damaged. Also, the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button.

Figure 4-6 Closing the drawer

Removing discs

To remove the CD/DVD/HD DVD, follow the steps below and refer to below figure.

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Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive. Wait for the optical disc drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer. Also, if the CD/DVD/HD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer, wait for it to stop before you remove it.

1. To pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened.

■ When the drawer pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the

CD/DVD/HD DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open.

■ Turn off the power before you use the eject ho l e. If t he CD/D V D /HD

DVD is spinning when you open the drawer, the CD/DVD/HD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury.

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Function Buttons

2. The CD/DVD/HD DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it. Hold the CD/DVD/HD DVD gently and lift it out.

Figure 4-7 Removing a CD/DVD/HD DVD

3. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place.

This section describes the button functions. Six buttons are provided with some models.

Figure 4-8 Function Buttons

Icon Function

DVD/HD DVD *CD/None

Button

Mute Mute Mute CD/DVD/

HD DVD

Launch DVD PLAYER or HD DVD PLAYER

Launch Windows Media

Player Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Stop Stop Stop Previous Previous chapter Previous tune Next Next chapter Next tune

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Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to enjoy HD DVDs (preinstalled with some models)

HD DVD playback restrictions

HD DVD-ROM drive model allow users to enjoy the strong visuals of HD DVD Video.

TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER software is provided for playback of HD DVD Video.

Notes on use

HD DVD playback

■ HD DVD is a new standard which makes use of new technologies. As

such, there is a possibility of problems occurring related to connection, compatibility or operation with some discs and other digital devices. The HD DVD-ROM logo sign fies that this drive complies with the HD DVD physical standard, and does not signify compliance with the HD DVD Video standard. This device might not support advanced features of the HD DVD Video standard as defined by the DVD Forum, including picture-in-picture and network download features. Screen movement may not be smooth, and performance may be lowered with some HD DVD content.

■ This device supports AACS (Advanced Access Content System)

nextgeneration copy pr tection technology. Renewal of the AACS key integrated into this device is required for uninterrupted enjoyment of HD DVD. An Internet connection is required when renewing the key.

■ Because HD DVD playback operates according to programs built-into

the content, operation methods, operation screens, sound effects, icons and other features may vary from disc to disc. For more information on these items refer to instructions included with content or contact the content manufacturers directly.

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Notes on playing HD DVD video discs

HD DVD video discs

■ Please use TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER for HD DVD playback.

Windows Media Player and other commercially available software cannot be used for HD DVD playback.

■ HD DVD playback may take several moments to begin.

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When using

■ Frame dropping, audio skipping or out of synch audio and video may

occur during playback of some HD DVD Video titles.

■ Close all other applications when using the TOSHIBA HD DVD

PLAYER. Do not open any other applications or carry out any other operations during HD DVD playback. Playback may stop or not function properly in some situations.

■ Do not playback HD DVD discs Video while watching or recording

television programs using other applications. Doing so may cause HD DVD playback or television program recording errors. In addition, if pre-scheduled recording starts during HD DVD playback it may cause HD DVD playback or television program recording errors. Please view HD DVD Video during times when there is no recording pre-scheduled.

■ The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the TOSHIBA

HD DVD PLAYER.

■ Make sure to connect the computer’s AC adaptor when using the

TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER. Power-saving features may interfere with smooth playback.

■ Set the Power option profile to High Performance when using the

TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER.

■ Screen savers will not display while playing a movie in the TOSHIBA

HD DVD PLAYER. The computer will also not go into sleep mode, hibernation mode or shut down while using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER.

■ Do not configure the Display automatic power off function to run while

the TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER is running.

■ The Windows Aero function is disabled while the TOSHIBA HD DVD

PLAYER is running.

Display devices & audio

■ TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER will only run when Colors is set to

Highest (32 bit). The Colors setting can be adjusted on the Monitor

tab in the Display Settings. To open the Display Settings, click Start -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Personalization -> Display Settings.

■ If the HD DVD Video image is not displayed on an external display or

television, stop the TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER, and change the screen resolution in Resolution on the Monitor tab in the Display Settings. However, video cannot be output to some external displays and televisions due to output or playback conditions.

■ A HDCP compatible HDMI input is required on external displays or

televisions to view video being played in the TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER on an external display or television.

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■ When viewing on an external display or television, use a HDMI cable to

connect the external device to the HDMI out port and change the display device before playing. The display device cannot be changed during playback.

■ HD DVD Video can only be displayed on the computer’s display panel

or televisions connected to the computer’s HDMI out port. HD DVD Video cannot be displayed on televisions connected to the S-Video output connector or external displays connected to the RGB connector. In addition, HD DVD Video cannot be displayed simultaneously (in clone or Dualview modes) on the computer’s display panel and an external display or television.

■ 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

■ TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER software is supported for playback of

HD DVD Video, DVD-Video and DVD-VR.

■ The TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER does not have a parental control

function.

■ In order to protect copyrights, the Windows Print Screen function is

disabled when TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER is running. Print Screen functions are disabled even when running other applications besides TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER and when TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER is minimized. Please close the TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to use the Print Screen function.

■ Carry out the installation/uninstallation of the TOSHIBA HD DVD

PLAYER under a user account with administrator rights.

■ Do not change Windows Users while TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER is

running.

■ Some HD DVD Video disc titles may return to the title before the

playback time (playback position) displayed in the control window reaches the end time.

■ For some HD DVD Video discs, using the control window to change the

audio track will also change the subtitle track.

■ Periodic updates will be necessary to continue using the TOSHIBA

HD DVD PLAYER.

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Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER

Starting TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER

1. Use the following procedure to start TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER. Insert a HD DVD-Video in the HD DVD drive while Windows Vista™ is running. When a HD DVD-Video disc and a HD DVD (Twin format disc) are set in the HD DVD drive, the following application selection screen may appear. If this occurs, select Play HD DVD movie or Run

the HD DVD Launcher, then click OK to launch the TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER.

Figure 4-9 Application selection screen

2. Select Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to start TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER.

The TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER can also be started from the Media Center top menu.

Operating TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER

Notes on Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER.

■ The HD DVD standard defines A, B, C and D buttons, and some

software may display [Press the A button] or similar messages. If a message of this type appears, use the following corresponding keyboard keys.

A button: keyboard A key B button: keyboard B key C button: keyboard C key D button: keyboard D key

■ Screen display and available features may vary amongst HD DVD-

Videos and scenes.

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■ Only operation buttons (including remote controller and Front operation

panels) which correspond to currently available and active features will be useable during HD DVD playback.

■ If the menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control window’s

T op Menu or Menu buttons, touchpad and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used.

Display area

Maximize

Settings

Help

Exit

Minimize

TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control window

Figure 4-10 TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER windows

Display Area Displays video. Double click on the Display Area

to toggle full screen display mode on and off. Click the Display Area to display the Control window when it isn’t displayed.

Maximize Maximizes the window of TOSHIBA HD DVD

PLAYER.

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Settings Displays the Settings screen. Help Opens help. Minimize Minimizes the window of TOSHIBA HD DVD

PLAYER.

Exit Closes TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER. TOSHIBA HD DVD

PLAYER control window

The buttons on the panel are used to control playback of HD DVD-Video discs. Click the Display Area to display the Control window when it is hidden. Please refer to the following “TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control win dow” section for more information.

Open TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER HELP

TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA YER features and instructions are also explained in detail in TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER Help.

Click the Help button( ) in the Display Area to open TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER Help.

TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control window

The following are the main buttons used when playing HD DVD-Video. Please refer to Help for details on each button.

Buttons may not be able to be used on some titles, even if the button is displayed.

Counter

Always on top

Exit

Current position

Figure 4-11 TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control window (1)

Volume control

Mute

Multi audio channel output

Counter Displays play time, title number and chapter

number during disc playback.

Always on top Sets the control window as always on top, so that

it is not hidden by other windows or full screen display.

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Exit Closes TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER. Current position Displays the current position with in the title on

the bar icon.

Volume control Adjusts the volume to the level selected by

dragging the slider bar.

Mute Mutes the sound when clicked. Clicking when the

sound is muted returns the volume to the previous level.

Multi audio channel output

Switches between available multi audio channel, during playback of a DVD-VR. This function can be used during playback of a DVD-VR only.

Eject

Previous chapter

Next chapter

Stop Fast rewind

Play

Figure 4-12 TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control window (2)

One-touch replay

Pause

Fast forward

One-touch skip

Slow motion

Eject Opens the disc tray. Previous chapter Jumps to the previous chapter. Next chapter Jumps to the next chapter. Stop Stop s a HD DVD currently being run. Fast rewind Fast rewinds a HD DVD currently being run. Play Plays a HD DVD. Fast forward Fast forwards a HD DVD currently being run. Pause Temporally stops a HD DV D cu rre ntly being run. One-touch replay Rewinds by a specified amount of time and

continues playback from that position.

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One-touch skip Jumps forward by a specified amount of time and

continues playback from that position.

Slow motion Performs slow motion playback.

Twin format disc (DVD selected)Twin format disc (HD DVD selected)

Sound

Subtitle

Angle

Drive specification

Repeat

Figure 4-13 TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control window (3)

Title/Chapter search

Top Menu

Return

Subtitle Switches between available subtitles. Sound Switches between audio tracks for titles which

have more than 1 audio track.

Angle Switches between angles for multi-angle

compatible titles.

Repeat Switches between repeat chapter, repeat title

and normal playback modes.

Title/Chapter search Searches for chapters or titles. Drive specification Specifies which drive to use when an external

HD DVD drive is connected.

TWIN format disc (HD DVD selected)*1

Reads the HD DVD layer of the HD DVD (Twin format disc). Click DVD button to switch to the DVD layer.

TWIN format disc (DVD selected)*1

Reads the DVD layer of the HD DVD (Twin format disc). Click HD DVD button to switch to the HD DVD layer.

Top menu Displays the HD DVD Top Menu. Menu Displays the HD DVD Menu. Return Displays the HD DVD title selection screen.

*1: Displayed when a HD DVD (Twin format disc) is placed in the optical

disc drive.

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Using the computer in place of a HD DVD Player

Videos played using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER included with the computer can be displayed on a television equipped with a HDMI input port.

HD DVD-Video can only be displayed on the computer’s display panel or on a television connected to the HDMI out port. HD DVD-Video cannot be displayed on televisions connected to the S-Video out port or external displays connected to the RGB connector.

Before connecting

Please refer to the television’s user manual as well as this chapter when connecting the computer to a television.

■ Televisions Which Can Be Connected to the Computer Televisions

which are equipped with a HDMI input port can be connected to the computer. Please use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the television and computer. Not all televisions equipped with a HDMI input port have been tested for compatibility with this product. As such, Toshiba cannot guarantee that HD DVD-Video content can be displayed on all televisions equipped with a HDMI input port. HD DVD Video content may not display properly on some televisions.

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Connecting to the computer

Turn off the television and computer before connecting.

1. Insert the HDMI cable plug into the HD MI ou t po rt o n th e co mp uter.

HDMI out port

HDMI cable

Figure 4-14 Connecting the HDMI out port

2. Insert the remaining HDMI cable plug into the HDMI input port on the television.

3. Turn on the television first, and then the computer. Audio will be output from both the television and the computer. The volume dial or FN + ESC keys can be used to mute the computer audio. The volume level for both the television and computer can be adjusted using the WAVE item in Volume Control.

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Switching between computer and television display

The following method can be used to display HD DVD-Video. The display method can be changed by changing the display device setting.

Configure the following settings to display HD DVD-Video on the television. If the following settings are not configured, HD DVD-Video will not be displayed on the television.

Notes on operation

■ Change the display device setting before playing HD DVD-Video.

Do not change the display device while playing HD DVD-Video.

■ Do not change the display device at the following times:

■ When reading or writing data.

■ When carrying out communications operations.

■ HD DVD-Video cannot be played when using Clone or Dualview

(extended desktop) displays modes. Set either the computer’s display panel or the television as the sole display device.

The display device setting can be changed using the FN + F5 keys. When you press these hot keys, a dialog box appears. Only selectable devices will be displayed. Hold down FN and press F5 again to change the device. When you release FN and F5, the selected device will change. If you hold down these hot keys for five seconds the selection will return to the computer’s display panel.

Display compa tibility

Only the computer’s display panel supports display with high definition processing. When displaying on a television connected to the computer the display on the television will only be ordinary display and not display with high definition processing. The following is a HD DVD-Video display compatibility list.

O: The display of TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER is possible. X: The display of TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER is impossible.

When using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLA Y ER

Computer’s display Panel O Television * O External display * O Simultaneous display X

* Can only display on devices equipped with a HDMI port.

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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive/ HD DVD-ROM drive

Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi (± R DL ) drive or the HD DVD-ROM drive which can be used to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM/+R DL/-R DL discs. The following applications for writing are supplied: TOSHIBA Disc Creator or Ulead DVD Movie Factory

Important message (DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive/HD DVD-ROM drive)

Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM/+R DL/-R DL disc, read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section.

If you fail to do so, the DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive or the HD DVD-ROM drive may not function properly, and you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.

Before writing or rewriting

■ Based on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the

following manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM/+R DL/-R DL disc.

However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates

CD-R:

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD Ricoh Co., Ltd.

for TOSHIBA, which is a product of Ulead Systems, Inc.

CD-RW: (High-Speed, Multi-Speed)

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD

CD-RW: (Ultra-Speed)

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD

DVD-R:

DVD Specifications for DVD-R Disc for General Version 2.0 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

DVD+R:

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD Ricoh Co., Ltd.

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DVD-RW:

DVD Specifications for DVD-RW Disc for General Version 1.2 MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD

Victor Company of Japan, LTD

DVD+RW:

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD

DVD-RAM:

DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Version 2.0, Version 2.1 or Version 2.2 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

DVD+R DL:

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

DVD-R DL:

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

DVD-R for Labelflash™:

FUJIFILM Corporation.

DVD+R for Labelflash™:

FUJIFILM Corporation.

■ This DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive cannot use discs that allow writing

faster than 8x speed (DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD+RW media), 6x speed (DVD-RW media), 5x speed (DVD-RAM media) and 4x speed (DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL media).

■ This HD DVD-ROM drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than

4x speed (DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW media), 3x speed (DVD-RAM media), 2.4x speed (DVD+R DL media) and 2x speed (DVD-R DL media).

■ If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors

may occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it.

■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW or

DVD-RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.

■ There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and general use discs.

Do not use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive.

■ We can support only format 1 of DVD-R DL. Therefore you can not do

the additional writing. If your data is under DVD-R(SL) capacity, we suggest to use DVD-R(SL) media.

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■ Y ou can use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and

DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge. You cannot use a disc with a 2.6 GB single-sided capacity or 5.2 GB double-sided capacity.

■ Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD PLAYERS may not

be able to read DVD-R/-R DL/-RW or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW discs.

■ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R/DVD+R disc cannot be deleted either in

whole or in part.

■ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW and DVD-RW, DVD+RW and

DVD-RAM disc cannot be recovered. Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it. If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive.

■ In writing to a DVD-R/-R DL/-RW, DVD+R/+R DL/+RW or DVD-RAM

disc, some disc space is required for file management, so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc.

■ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it will be filled with dummy

data if the written data is less than about 1 GB. Even if you write only a small amount of data, it might take time to fill in the dummy data.

■ DVD-RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000

without DVD-RAM Driver Software.

■ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be

careful not to write to the wrong drive.

■ Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor before you write or rewrite.

■ Before you enter sleep/hibernation mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM

writing. Writing is finished if you can eject DVD-RAM media.

■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing

software.

■ Do not run software such as a screen saver, which can put a heavy load

on the CPU.

■ Operate the computer in the full-power mode. Do not use power-saving

features.

■ Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish,

and then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background.

■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD

access speed. They may cause unstable operation and data damage.

■ Write from the computer’s HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from

shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator is not

recommended.

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When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW disc.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions:

■ Change users in the Windows Vista™ operating system.

■ Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a

mouse or touchpad, closing/opening the LCD panel.

■ Start a communication application such as a modem.

■ Apply impact or vibration to the PC.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including items such as

SD/SDHC memory card, ExpressCard, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, card, MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor, or an optical digital device.

■ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.

■ Open the optical disc drive.

■ Do not use shut down/log off and sleep/hibernation while writing or

rewriting.

■ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into sleep/

hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive tray.

■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to

vibration such as airplanes, trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand.

■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

■ Always copy data from the HDD to the optical disc. Do not use

cut-and-paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive/HD DVD-ROM drive)

■ TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or

DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/+R/+R DL/+RW/DVD-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product.

■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or

DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/+R/+R DL/+RW/DVD-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product, or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents.

■ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or

software. Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data, in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents.

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TOSHIBA Disc Creator

Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator:

■ DVD-Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

■ You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator’s “Audio CD for Car or Home

CD Player” function to record music to DVD-R, DVD-R DL,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, HD DVD-R or HD DVD-RW media.

■ Do not use the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in

order to copy DVD Video, DVD-ROM, HD DVD-R or HD DVD-RW material that has copyright protection.

■ DVD-RAM discs cannot be backed up using the “Disc Backup”

functionof TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

■ You cannot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD-R,

DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, HD DVD-R or HD DVD-RW media using the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

■ You cannot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD+R,

DVD+R DL or DVD+RW media using the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

■ You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, HD DVD-R or HD DVD-RW to CD-R or CD-RW media using the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format.

■ You might not be able to use the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA

Disc Creator to back up a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, HD DVD-R or HD DVD-RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media recorder.

■ If you add data to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+R DL,

HD DVD-R or HD DVD-RW disc that you have already recorded to,you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances. For example, it cannot be read under 16-bit operating systems, such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me, while in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later, and in Windows 2000, you will need Service Pack 2. In addition to this, some DVD-ROM and DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW drives cannot read this added data regardless of the operating system.

■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs -

to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar utility.

■ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure that the source drive supports

recording to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL or DVD+RW media - if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backed up correctly.

■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R,DVD+R

DL, DVD+RW or HD DVD-R disc, be sure to use the same type of disc.

■ You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RW,

DVD+RW disc.

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Data verification

To verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD/DVD you should follow the steps below before you begin the write/rewrite process:

1. Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps:

■ Click the setting button ( ) for writing on the main toolbar in the

Data CD/DVD mode.

■ Select Setting for writing -> Data CD/DVD in the Setting menu.

2. Mark the Verify written data check box.

3. Select File Open or Full Compare mode.

4. Click the OK button.

How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator

Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information.

Video

You can record video using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA.

When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA

How to make a Labelflash DVD (optional)

Simplified steps for making a Labelflash DVD:

1. Insert a Labelflash disc in DVD drive.

Set PRINTING SIDE for underside.

2. Click Start -> All Programs -> DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA -> Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Laucher to lanuch DVD

MovieFactory.

3. Click Print Disc Label -> Label Printing. Ulead Label@Once is started.

4. Click the General tab.

5. Choose DVD Drive for Printer. e.g.<E:> PIONEER DVD....

6. Add and customize the look of your images and text.

7. Click Labelflash setting and choose Draw Quality.

8. Click Print.

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How to make a DVD-Video

Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV-Camcorder:

1. Click St art -> All Programs -> DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA -> Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory.

2. Insert a DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc in Burner.

3. Click Video Disc -> Burn Video to Disc to launch Direct Recording dialog box, choose DVD-Video/+VR to invoke Straight Capture to Disc Page.

4. Choose DVD-Video format.

5. Choose the capture source is DV.

6. Press Capture button.

Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from adding video source:

1. Click St art -> All Programs -> DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA -> Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory.

2. Click Video Disc -> New Project to invoke 2nd Launcher, choose your project type, then invoke DVD MovieFactory.

3. Add source from HD Disk by click Add Video files button to invoke browser dialog box.

4. Choose the source video then go to Next page to apply Menu.

5. After choose the menu template, press Next button to go to Burning Page.

6. Choose the output type then press Burn button.

How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory

Please refer to the Help and Manual files for additional Ulead DVD MovieFactory information.

Important information for use

Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD:

1. Editing digital video

■ Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactory.

■ Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using

DVD MovieFactory.

■ Operate the computer at Full Power. Do not use power-saving

features.

■ While you are editing DVD, you can display preview. However, if

another application is running. The preview might not display properly.

■ DVD MovieFactory cannot edit or play copy protected content.

■ Do not enter sleep or hibernation mode while using DVD

MovieFactory.

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■ Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately after turning on the

computer. Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped.

■ When recording to a DV-Camcorder, to ensure you capture all of

your data, let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual dat a .

■ CD recorder, JPEG functions, DVD-Audio, mini DVD and Video CD

functions are not supported in this version.

■ While recording video to DVD, please close all other programs.

■ Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy

load on the CPU.

■ Do not support mp3 decode and encode.

2. Before recording the video to DVD

■ When you record DVD disc, please use only discs recommended by

the Drive manufacturer.

■ Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB1.1 hard

disk drive or it will fail to write DVD.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions:

■ Operate the computer for any other function, including using a

mouse or touchpad, or closing/opening the display panel.

■ Bump or cause vibration to the computer.

■ Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button to

reproduce music or voice.

■ Open the DVD drive.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including items such

as a SD/SDHC memory card, ExpressCard, Memory Stick/ Memory Stick Pro card, Mu ltiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor, or an optical digital device.

■ Please verify your disc after recording important data.

■ DVD-R/+R/+RW disc cannot be written in VR format.

■ Not support to output VCD and SVCD format.

3. About Straight to Disc

■ Not support to record on DVD-R/+R disc

■ Not support to record DVD+VR format by HDV

■ HDV support to burn DVD-Video only

■ DVD-VR format not support to add Menu

4. About recorded DVDs

■ Some DVD-ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD

PLAYERS may not be able to read DVD-R/+R/-RW/-RAM discs.

■ When playing your recorded disc on your computer, please use

InterVideo WinDVD software application.

■ If you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting might be

locked. Please use a brand new disc.

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Media care

This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD/DVD/HD DVD.

Handle your media with care. The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them:

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1. Store your CD/DVD/HD DVD in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean.

2. Do not bend the CD/DVD/HD DVD.

3. Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mark the surface of the CD/DVD/HD DVD that contains data.

4. Hold the CD/DVD/HD DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data.

5. Do not expose to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold. Do not place heavy objects on your CD/DVD/HD DVD.

6. If your CD/DVD/HD DVDs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry cloth. Wipe from the center out, do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD/DVD/HD DVD. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner. Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner

Using the web camera

A Built-in web camera is provided with some models. This section describes the bundled webcam utility, which can capture still

and video images. The web camera will auto-run when Windows starts.

Please unstick the protective plastic-film before using the Web Camera.

Web camera LED

Built-in microphone

Figure 4-15 Web camera

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Using the software

The web camera software is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows Vista; if you need to restart it go to Start -> All Programs -> Camera Assistant Software -> Camera Assistant Software.

Video recording

Audio recording

Capture still images

Effects

Mute

Figure 4-16 Using the Software

Function

Display window

Camera resolution

Capture Still Image Click to see a preview of the captured image; you

can also e-mail the image.

Video Recording Click to prepare for recording. Click again to start

recording. One more to stop recording and see preview of the video.

Audio Recording Click to start recording, Click again to stop and

listen to a preview of the audio.

Function Accesses additional functions: About, Player,

Effects, Properties, Settings and Help.

About Displays software manufacturer details. Player Plays video files. Effects Chooses images to be displayed on the capture

screen.

Properties Chooses from the Options tab to flip, zoom,

flicker rate, night mode and backlight compensation; in the Image tab change the colour settings; in the profile tab change the lighting conditions.

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Settings Chooses from the : Options tab to change the

tool position; the Picture tab to select picture output options such as size, export file and saving location; the Video tab to choose output settings such as Frame Rate, Size, Compression and the file save path; the Audio Device, Compression,Volume and file save path.

Help Displays the help files for the software.

Using the microphone

Your computer has a built-in microphone that can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions.(Built-in microphone is provided with some models)

Since your computer has a built-in microphone and speaker, “feedback” may be heard under certain conditions. Feedback occurs when sound from the speaker is picked up in the microphone and amplified back to the speaker, which amplifies it again to the microphone.

This feedback occurs repeatedly and causes a very loud, high-pitched noise. It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when the microphone input is output to the speaker (throughput) and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone. You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function in the Master Volume panel. Refer to your Windows documentation for details on using the Master Volume panel.

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Modem

The availability of this feature is depending on the model you purchased. This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack.

The internal modem does not support voice functions. All data and fax functions are supported.

■ In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the

telephone jack

■ Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will

damage the modem.

Region selection

Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another, so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the region in which it will be used.

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To select a region, follow the steps below.

1. In Windows Vista™, click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Networking and click Modem Region Select.

Do not use the Country/Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available. If you change the Country/ Region in the Control Panel, the change may not take effect.

2. The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar.

Figure 4-17 The Region Selection icon (Windows Vista™)

3. Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed. A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location.

4. Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the submenu.

■ When you click a region it becomes the modem’s region selection,

and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically.

■ When you select a telephony location, the corresponding region is

automatically selected and it becomes the modem’s current region setting.

Properties menu

Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following menu.

Figure 4-18 The menu list (Windows Vista™)

Setting

You can enable or disable the following settings:

AutoRun Mode

The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system.

Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region.

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The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region.

Location list for region selection.

A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony.

Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match.

A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect.

Modem Selection

If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem, a dialog box is displayed. Select the COM port for your modem to use.

Dialing Properties

Select this item to display the dialing properties.

If you are using the computer in Japan, the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection.

Connecting

To connect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.

1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack.

2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack.

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Telephone jack

Figure 4-19 Connecting the internal modem

Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected.

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If you use a storage device such as a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or HDD connected to a 16-bit PC card, you might experience the following modem problems:

■ Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted.

■ Skips may occur in sound.

Disconnecting

To disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector.

2. Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner.

Wireless communications

The computer’s wireless communication function supports Wireless LAN.

Wireless LAN

The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN standard (Revision A, B, G or draft N).

Supported features. It supports the following features:

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54,

48, 36, 24, 18, 9 and 6 Mbit/s (Revision A and G).

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11,

5.5, 2 and 1 Mbit/s (Revision B).

■ Frequency Channel Selection (Revision A/draft N: 5 GHz, Revision

B/G/draft N: 2.4GHz)

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card Power Management

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 128 bit

encryption algorithm (Atheros module type).

■ 11a, 11b, 11g and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b,

802.11g and 802.11n respectively. The IEEE 802.11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adaptors are based on the draft release version 2.0, of the IEEE 802.11n specification. An adaptor with 11a/b, 11a/b/g or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects.

■ Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in draft 11n mode

is not guaranteed.

■ The draft 11n function cannot be used with WEP/TKIP. Draft 11n mode

can be used only with WPA-PSK(AES) mode or no security mode.

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Security

■ Be sure to enable encryption function. Otherwise your computer will

allow the illegal access by an outsider through wireless LAN to cause illegal instruction, eavesdropping, and loss or destruction of stored data. TOSHIBA strongly recommends the customer to enable the encryption function.

■ TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of

Wireless LAN and the damage thereof.

Wireless communication switch

Y ou can enable or disable RF transmission(Wireless LAN) functions on and off, with this switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the switch toward the right of the computer to turn it on and toward the left of the computer to turn it off.

Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the indicator. It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off.

Turn the computer off when you enter an airplane and check the carrier’s regulations before you use a computer on board.

Wireless communication Indicator

The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communication functions.

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Indicator status Indication Indicator off Indicator glows

If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize Wireless LAN. Click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> System -> Device Manager -> Network Adaptors, and right click the wireless device then choose Enable.

It may not be possible to make a network connection to a specified network name using the ad hoc network function.

If this occurs, the new network(*) will have to be configured for all computers connected to the same network in order to re-enable network connections.

* Please be sure to use new network name.

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Wireless communication switch is set to off. Wireless communication switch is on.

Wireless LAN is turned on by an application.

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LAN

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) or Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX)(depending on model you purchased). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.

Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled.

The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.

Connecting LAN cable

The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN. Logging onto a LAN using the computer’s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator regarding set-up procedures.

If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 Mbit/s, 100BASE-TX), be sure to connect with a category 5 cable, CAT5, or higher.

If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 Mbit/s, 10BASE-T), connect with a category 3 cable, CAT3, or higher.

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices

2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you

connected to the computer.

hear the latch click into place.

LAN jack

Figure 4-20 Connecting the LAN cable

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.

When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN active indicator glows orange. When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data, the link indicator glows green.

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Disconnecting LAN cable

To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

Make sure the LAN active indicator (orange LED) is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN.

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer’s LAN jack and pull out the connector.

2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner. Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub.

Cleaning the computer

To help ensure long, trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer.

■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the computer does get

wet, turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again.

■ Clean the computer using a slightly damp (with water) cloth. You can

use glass cleaner on the display. Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft, clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth.

Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer.

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Moving the computer

The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble-free operation.

■ Make sure all disk activities are terminated before moving the computer.

Check if the Disk indicator and external device indicator are off.

■ If a CD/DVD/HD DVD is in the drive, remove it. Also make sure the

drawer is securely closed.

■ Turn off the power to the computer.

■ Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the

computer.

■ Close the display. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel.

■ Close all port covers.

■ Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.

■ When carrying your computer, be sure to hold it securely so that it does

not fall or hit anything.

■ Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions.

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Heat dispersal

T o protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered. You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first, then if necessary, lowering the CPU speed. Or, by lowering the CPU speed first, then if necessary, turning on the fan. These functions are controlled within the Power Options.

When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range, the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed.

If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage. Data in memory will be lost.

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The Keyboard

The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout your computer is configured with. Keyboards for numerous languages are available.

There are four types of keys: typewriter keys, function keys, soft keys, and Windows special keys.

Typewriter keys

The typewriter keys, produce the uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special symbols that appear on the screen.

There are some differences, however, between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard:

■ Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width. Spaces,

which are created by a “space character,” may also vary depending on line justification and other factors.

■ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 (one) are not interchangeable on

computers as they are on a typewriter.

■ The uppercase O (oh) and the 0 (zero) are not interchangeable.

■ The CAPS LOCK function key locks only the alphabetic characters in

uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position.

■ The SHIFT keys, the TAB key, and the BACK SPACE key perform the

same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions.

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Function keys: F1 … F9

The function keys, not to be confused with FN, are the 9 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys are dark gray, but function differently from the other dark gray keys.

F1 through F9 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the FN key, keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. See the section, Soft keys: FN key combinations, in this chapter. The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using.

Soft keys: FN key combinations

The FN (function) is unique to Toshiba computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.

Some software may disable or interfere with soft-key operations. Soft key settings are not restored by the Resume fe ature.

Hot keys

Hot keys (pressing FN + a function or ESC key) allow you to enable or disable certain features of the computer.

Sound mute: Pressing FN + ESC in a Windows environment turns sound on or off. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will be displayed as an icon.

Lock: Pressing FN + F1 enters “Lock computer” mode. To re store your desktop, you need to log on again.

Power plan: Pressing FN + F2 changes the power settings.

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Sleep: Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to sleep mode.

Hibernate: Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to hibernation mode.

Output: Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display device.

Brightness down: Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computer’s display

panel brightness in individual steps.

Brightness up: Pressing FN + F7 increases the computer’s display panel brightness in individual steps.

Wireless: Pressing FN + F8 switches the active wireless devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on.

If your wireless communication device is not installed, a dialog box will not appear.

Touchpad: Pressing FN + F9 enables or disables the touchpad function.

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FN sticky key

Zoom: Pressing FN + SPACE changes the display resolution.

TOSHIBA zooming utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon

size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows.

TOSHIBA zooming utility (enlarge): Pressing FN + 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows.

Y ou can use the Toshiba Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky, that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an “F number” key.

To start the Toshiba Accessibility Utility, click Start -> All Programs ->

TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> Accessibility.

Windows special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows: one activates the Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button.

This key activates the Windows Start menu.

This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button.

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Generating ASCII characters

Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation. But, you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes.

With the overlay on:

1. Hold down ALT.

2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3. Release ALT, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen.

With the overlay off:

1. Hold ALT + FN.

2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3. Release ALT + FN, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen.

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IBM L3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Preface

General Precautions

Equipment checklist

Features

Special features

TOSHIBA Value Added Package

Utilities and applications

Options

Front with the display closed

Left side

Right side

Back side

Underside

Front with the display open

Function Buttons

System indicators

Keyboard indicators

Optical disc drives

AC adaptor

Connecting the AC adaptor

Opening the display

Turning on the power

Starting up for the first time

Turning off the power

Restarting the computer

System Recovery Options

Restoring the pre-installed Software

Using the touchpad

Using optical disc drives

Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to enjoy HD DVDs (preinstalled with some models)

Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER

Using the computer in place of a HD DVD Player

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive/ HD DVD-ROM drive

Important message (DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive/HD DVD-ROM drive)

TOSHIBA Disc Creator

Video

Media care

Using the web camera

Modem

Wireless communications

Cleaning the computer

Moving the computer

Heat dispersal

Typewriter keys

Function keys: F1 … F9

Soft keys: FN key combinations

Windows special keys

Generating ASCII characters