Toshiba C40-C, A40 User Manual

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Tecra® A40/C40-C Series

User’s Guide

(Windows 10)

If you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba’s Web site at

support.toshiba.com. At this Web site, you will find answers

for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads.

For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on

page 130 in this guide.

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California Prop 65 Warning

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

For the state of California only.

Model: Tecra A40/C40-C Series

Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty

The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/ or ReWritable optical disc drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage.

TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.

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Protection of Stored Data

For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data.

IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.

Critical Applications

The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.

ACCORDINGLY,

FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

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encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

NOTE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's ports. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Contact Toshiba’s Support Web site at support.toshiba.com.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Interoperability

NOTE

Bluetooth

product with Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖

❖ Logo certification with

This section is only applicable if your system has a module.

modules are designed to be interoperable with any

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Bluetooth

defined by The

Specification as defined and approved by The Special Interest Group.

wireless technology that is based on

Bluetooth

wireless technology as

Special Interest Group.

Bluetooth

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Bluetooth

more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable devices. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

When you use a LAN devices, cause errors. If you detect certain interference while you use a

Bluetooth

device to the area outside of the interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more) or stop transmitting from your device. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http:// www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Bluetooth

same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

modules enable wireless networks over two or

Bluetooth

device, always change the frequency, move your

and Wireless LAN devices operate within the

module close to 2.4 GHz Wireless

transmissions might slow down or

Bluetooth

and Wireless LAN devices

Bluetooth

or Wireless

Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health

The products with devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices with however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.

Because products with within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes technology is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or

Bluetooth

wireless technology, like other radio

Bluetooth

wireless technology operate

wireless technology

Bluetooth

wireless

Bluetooth

wireless

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responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖ Using the equipment with

board airplanes, or

❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other

devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with

Bluetooth

wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the

below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

Wireless Interoperability

Wireless LAN products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision a/b/g/n/

ac), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi

Fi Alliance®. The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED” logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Bluetooth

) certification as defined by the Wi-

wireless technology on

Bluetooth

module shall be used in such a

module is far

Bluetooth

same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection.

If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your

Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

and Wireless LAN devices operate within the

Bluetooth

or Wireless LAN device.

and Wireless LAN devices

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Wireless LAN and Your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.

Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other

devices, such as medical equipment or services, is perceived or identified as harmful.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation This device complies with FCC RF exposure requirements. The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN is far below

the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions

NOTE

This section is only applicable if your system has an Optical Disc Drive.

This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the User’s Guide carefully and keep it for your future reference.

Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required.

Location of the Required Label

(Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.)

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.

L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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To comply with the Canadian RF exposure compliance requirements, this device and its antenna must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Pour être conforme aux exigences canadiennes en matière d'exposition aux fréquences radio, l'appareil et son antenne ne doivent pas être situés au même endroit qu'une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur ni fonctionner en même temps.

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range

5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

High-power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device.

Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.

Veuillez noter que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.

NOTE

The above caution applies to products that operate with an

802.11a radio device.

La mise en garde ci-dessus ne s’applique qu’aux appareils ayant un transmetteur opérant en mode 802.11 a.

Regulatory statements

This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following:

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Pb, Hg, Cd

EU Declaration of Conformity

TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards:

Supplementary Information:

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 European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information

The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. If the product’s battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery.

*The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, compatible with the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and the Eco Design Directive 2009/125/EC (ErP) and the related implementing measures.

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In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States.

Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. Please contact your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. For information on how to trade-in or recycle your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com.

Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries

België/ Belgique:

Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller

France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to 7 (2400 MHz

For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m. For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.

Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig. Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.

Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT.

for procedure to follow. Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht

genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.

and 2454 MHz respectively) may be used outdoors in France. Please contact A.R.T. (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for applicable procedures to follow.

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Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France. Vous pouvez contacter l’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications (http://www.arttelecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.

Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations

not allowed. È necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso

interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire.

Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller

for procedure to follow. Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem

contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure.

Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries

European Community Countries

Austria O x x Belgium, France,

Switzerland/ Liechtenstein

Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, UK

Iceland, Spain O O O

O: allowed x: forbidden

5150-5250 MHz Channels: 36, 40, 44, 48

Indoor Only

OO x

OO O

5250-5350 MHz Channels: 52, 56, 60, 64

Indoor Only

5470-5725 MHz Channels: 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140

Indoor/Outdoor

❖ To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws

for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply. The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as

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Taiwan

listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network.

❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in

any European Community country.

❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using

channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community. Adhoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point.

❖ This device must be used with Access Points that have

employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The Access Point’s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation.

Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio

frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design.

Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall

not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In the event interference is caused, the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued. Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference.

The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations.

Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery.

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2.4DSOF4

(1) (2)

(3)

2.4FH1

(3)

(4)

Using this Equipment in Japan

In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power radio station).

1. Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this

product.

The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices, scientific devices, medical devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations).

1. Before using this equipment, ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above.

2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions.

3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.

2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.

(4)

1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.

OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation.

3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from

2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz.

It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification

systems. The indication shown below appears on this equipment.

(1) (2)

1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation.

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3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to

2,483.5 MHz.

3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00

Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868

VCCI Class B Information

Device Authorization

This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan.

This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

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Export Administration Regulation

This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.

Notice

The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice.

TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

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Trademarks

Tecra, AccuPoint, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Bluetooth

The owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS Premium Voice Pro is a trademark of DTS, Inc. ©DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

Celeron, Centrino, Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, Windows Media, and Cortana are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association.

microSD and SD are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Wi-Fi All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

word mark and logos are registered trademarks

Licenses

This Product is licensed under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the above standards (“Video Standards”) and/or (ii) decode AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual that was encoded by a consumer engaged in personal and non-commercial activity or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide such video. None of the licenses extend to any other product regardless of whether such product is included with this product in a single article. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See www.mpegla.com.

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Computer Recycling Information

As part of a commitment to people and the future, Toshiba promotes the efficient use of resources by working to achieve our zero-waste-to-landfill goal at all our production sites. In addition to our existing waste reduction and recycling policies, Toshiba is strongly committed to reducing electronic waste. In order to ensure efficient use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous substances, in accordance with recycling regulations in each state, country, and territory, Toshiba wants to make it easy for customers to recycle products at the end of the life cycle. To learn more about Toshiba's sustainability commitment, visit toshiba.com/recycle.

Reuse, Donation, Recycling

Functional computers can be donated to a local charity or resold easily through a Toshiba-branded program.

Non working Toshiba computers can be mailed-back for free recycling.

For additional details, please visit toshiba.com/recycle.

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Introduction.......................................................26

This guide ............................................................ 28

Safety icons ......................................................... 29

Other icons used............................................ 29

Your computer’s features and

specifications ........................................... 30

Documentation .................................................... 30

Service options .................................................... 30

Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................31

Selecting a place to work .................................... 31

Setting up a work environment...................... 31

Keeping yourself comfortable........................ 32

Computer user comfort recommendations.... 32

Good Working Posture .................................. 32

Using the notebook with an external

keyboard, mouse or monitor.................... 33

Typing style.................................................... 34

Taking breaks and varying tasks ................... 35

Mobile computing tips ................................... 35

Transporting the notebook ............................ 35

Seeking additional help.................................. 36

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Contents

Check list ....................................................... 36

Precautions .................................................... 37

Important information on your computer’s

cooling fan................................................ 39

Setting up your computer.................................... 39

Adding memory ................................................... 40

Connecting to a power source ............................ 40

Charging the main battery ................................... 42

Using the computer for the first time................... 42

Initial setup..................................................... 42

Using the Start menu ..................................... 43

Registering your computer with Toshiba............. 44

To Shut down your computer .............................. 44

To Restart your computer.................................... 45

To place your computer in Sleep mode............... 45

Adding optional external devices......................... 46

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive................. 46

Creating a recovery drive using TOSHIBA

Recovery Media Creator .......................... 47

Restoring from recovery media created

by TOSHIBA Recovery

Media Creator .......................................... 50

Recovering from the Internal Storage

Drive......................................................... 51

Reset your PC................................................ 52

Installing drivers and applications.................. 54

Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device .......... 55

Using the touchpad ............................................. 55

Adjusting touchpad settings .......................... 58

Disabling or enabling the touchpad............... 59

Connecting an external device ...................... 59

Using external display devices ............................ 59

Selecting video cables................................... 60

Connecting an HDMI-compatible

television or display device ...................... 60

Connecting an external monitor or

projector................................................... 60

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Directing the display output when you

turn on the computer ............................... 61

Adjusting the quality of the external

display...................................................... 62

Customizing your computer’s settings ................ 62

Caring for your computer..................................... 63

Cleaning the computer................................... 63

Moving the computer..................................... 63

Using a computer lock................................... 64

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics ..............................65

Computing tips .................................................... 65

Using the keyboard.............................................. 67

Function keys................................................. 67

Special Windows keys .................................. 68

Overlay keys .................................................. 68

Backlit keyboard ............................................ 69

Touch screen ....................................................... 69

Touch screen navigation................................ 70

Mouse properties................................................. 71

Starting an app .................................................... 71

Saving your work ................................................. 72

Backing up your work.......................................... 72

Using the optical disc drive ................................. 73

Optical disc drive components ...................... 74

Inserting an optical disc ................................ 74

Playing optical media..................................... 75

Recording optical media................................ 75

Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 76

Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 77

Toshiba’s online resources .................................. 77

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing ................................78

Toshiba’s energy-saver design............................ 78

Running the computer on battery power............. 78

Battery Notice ................................................ 79

Power management....................................... 80

Charging batteries ............................................... 80

Charging the RTC battery .............................. 81

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Monitoring battery power .................................... 82

Determining remaining battery power............ 83

What to do when the main battery runs

low............................................................ 84

Setting battery notifications........................... 84

Conserving battery power ............................. 85

Power Plans ................................................... 86

Using the eco power plan.................................... 87

Changing the main battery .................................. 88

Removing the battery from the computer...... 88

Inserting a charged battery............................ 90

Taking care of your battery.................................. 91

Safety precautions ......................................... 91

Maintaining your battery ................................ 91

Disposing of used batteries ................................. 92

Traveling tips........................................................ 93

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features.... 94

Exploring the desktop.......................................... 94

Finding your way around the desktop ........... 95

Windows Store..................................................... 99

Setting up for communications............................ 99

Connecting your computer to a network ..... 101

Exploring audio features.................................... 101

Recording sounds........................................ 101

Using external speakers or headphones ..... 102

Using the Web Camera...................................... 103

Using the Smart Card Slot................................. 104

Using the Memory card reader.......................... 104

Inserting memory media .............................. 105

Removing memory media............................ 105

Using the Expansion port .................................. 106

Chapter 5: Utilities................................................ 108

eco Utility .......................................................... 109

Password Utility................................................. 110

Using a supervisor password ...................... 110

Using a user password ................................ 112

Deleting a user password ............................ 114

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System Settings................................................. 115

Sleep Utilities ..................................................... 117

USB Sleep and Charge................................ 117

Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and

Charge.................................................... 119

Power supply mode settings ....................... 119

HDD Protection Utility........................................ 121

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator.................... 122

Service Station................................................... 122

TOSHIBA Application Installer ........................... 123

PC Health Monitor ............................................. 124

Display Utility ..................................................... 125

Fingerprint Authentication Utility........................ 126

Fingerprint utility limitations ......................... 126

Using the Fingerprint Authentication

Utility ...................................................... 126

Fingerprint Logon......................................... 127

Care and maintenance of your

fingerprint reader.................................... 127

Fingerprint reader limitations ....................... 129

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong...................130

Problems that are easy to fix ............................. 130

Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 131

The Windows operating system is not

working ........................................................ 133

Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 133

Internet problems......................................... 136

Power and the batteries..................................... 136

Keyboard help.................................................... 138

Perform a complete power cycle................. 138

Uninstall the keyboard driver ....................... 138

Download the latest keyboard driver ........... 139

Perform a system restore............................. 140

Clean the keyboard...................................... 140

Touchpad help................................................... 140

Disable then enable the touchpad ............... 140

Install an external mouse ............................. 141

Perform a complete power cycle................. 141

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Uninstall the touchpad driver....................... 141

Download the latest touchpad driver........... 142

Perform a system restore............................. 143

Adjust the touchpad properties ................... 143

Display problems ............................................... 143

Disk or storage drive problems.......................... 145

Error-checking ............................................. 145

Optical disc drive problems............................... 147

Web Camera help .............................................. 148

Testing your internal Web Camera .............. 148

Uninstall the Web Camera driver ................. 148

Perform a system restore............................. 149

Check for problems with third party

applications............................................ 150

System Recovery......................................... 150

Sound help......................................................... 150

Use the Sound troubleshooter..................... 150

Check and set default speakers .................. 150

Uninstall the audio driver ............................. 152

Download the latest sound driver ................ 153

Perform a system restore............................. 153

Printer problems ................................................ 154

Wireless networking problems........................... 155

Connecting to the Internet................................. 156

Using a wireless connection ........................ 157

Troubleshooting an Internet connection

– Verify network status........................... 157

Troubleshooting an Internet connection

– Verify hardware ................................... 158

Uninstall the network adapter driver............ 158

Troubleshooting an Internet connection

– How to verify TCP/IP........................... 159

Downloading drivers and updates..................... 161

Using Toshiba Service Station..................... 161

Manually download and install drivers

and updates ........................................... 161

How to determine the correct drivers to

download ............................................... 162

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DVD operating problems ................................... 163

Develop good computing habits........................ 164

Data and system configuration backup

in the Windows operating

system.................................................... 165

Additional help ................................................... 170

If you need further assistance...................... 170

Contacting Toshiba...................................... 171

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ...................... 171

Toshiba’s worldwide offices .............................. 171

Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys ..................173

Functions ........................................................... 173

Volume Mute................................................ 174

Lock (Instant security).................................. 174

Power plan ................................................... 174

Sleep mode.................................................. 174

Hibernation mode ........................................ 175

Output (Display switch) ............................... 175

Display brightness........................................ 176

Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 176

Disabling or enabling the touchpad ............. 176

Disabling or enabling the cursor control

overlay.................................................... 177

Disabling or enabling the numeric

overlay.................................................... 177

Disabling or enabling the scroll lock ............ 177

Keyboard backlight...................................... 177

Zoom In/Out................................................. 177

Volume control............................................. 178

Zoom (Display resolution) ............................ 178

Cortana ....................................................... 178

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........179

Glossary..........................................................180

Index ...............................................................194

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your new Toshiba computer. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go.

Your computer is ENERGY STAR Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection

Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR 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’s power management features have been pre-configured to activate the display Sleep mode after no later than 15 minutes of inactivity; the system Sleep mode is activated after no later than 30 minutes of user inactivity. We recommend that you leave these 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. See the “Mobile Computing” section of the Toshiba User’s Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy.

qualified.

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When considering additions to your home office, purchase products that have earned the ENERGY STAR for all your equipment needs, which can save you money, save energy, and help protect the climate.

Visit http://www.energystar.gov or

http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for more

information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program.

NOTE

This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2011/65/EU, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of certain chemicals including, but not limited to, lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers’ commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process.

Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft’s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

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Introduction

This guide

NOTE

This guide

This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 10.

You can:

❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific

information.

The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba’s Web site at support.toshiba.com.

While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web site at

support.toshiba.com.

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Safety icons

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Introduction

Safety icons

NOTE

Provides important information.

Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:

TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the computer.

HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.

DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text.

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Introduction

Documentation

Your computer’s features and specifications

Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you have selected all those features.

This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide.

Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer:

(Sample Illustration) System icons

Documentation

The following documentation is provided:

❖ An electronic version of the User’s Guide (this document) ❖ A Quick Start document ❖ Warranty information ❖ It may also include other documentation

For accessory information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at

accessories.toshiba.com.

Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of service programs to complement its standard limited warranty. Toshiba’s standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com.

To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at

support.toshiba.com.

If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If

Something Goes Wrong” on page 130.

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

This chapter provides tips for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer.

Please read the safety instruction information on the Quick Start document (that shipped with your computer) carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you attempt to use your computer in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the computer.

Selecting a place to work

Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations.

Setting up a work environment

Place the computer on a hard 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.

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

❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.

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Selecting a place to work

❖ 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.

Keeping yourself comfortable

This section provides information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day.

Computer user comfort recommendations

Good Working Posture

❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat on the

floor and the bottom of your thighs should be evenly supported by the seat. If your feet cannot reach the floor, use a foot rest. Avoid pressure points behind the knee or under the thigh.

❖ The space under your desk should be free of clutter so

that your legs and feet are not restricted, and you can get close enough to your notebook and other items that you use frequently.

❖ Adjust the chair back rest: it should match the curve of

your back and provide comfortable back support.

❖ Adjust the chair arm rests: they should be about the

same height as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax.

❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in front

of you.

❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to

your elbow level. The keyboard should be flat so that your wrists are straight when typing. However, if the notebook is on a work surface that is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight.

❖ Work with relaxed shoulders.

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Selecting a place to work

❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest

your wrists on the notebook. Support your arms on your forearm area. The forearms can be supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface.

❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image

on the screen is clear.

❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources

(lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using blinds. Glare on the notebook display may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches.

❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness

approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye strain.

❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over

your torso.

❖ Adjust the font size of text on your screen to make

viewing comfortable.

❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that

are farther away.

Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor

(Sample Illustration) Correct posture

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Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

❖ When using a notebook for long hours, it may be more

comfortable to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor.

❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be close

to your elbow level.

❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a

reach. If you have to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports.

❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved

keyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort.

❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use. ❖ Do not rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or

on the work surface when typing.

❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away while

sitting back in the chair.

❖ The monitor should be centered in front of your body. ❖ The top of the monitor should be at or slightly below eye

level. A monitor that is too high or too low can cause awkward head and neck postures and may lead to discomfort in the neck muscles.

❖ If you use bifocals you may need to lower the monitor.

Alternatively, you might consider customized prescription computer glasses.

Typing s tyl e

❖ Learn to touch type so that you do not have to look

down at the keyboard.

❖ Type with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications. You

will be more productive.

❖ Use the pointing device (e.g., touchpad, AccuPoint

or tablet pen whichever is available with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with a comfortable hand posture. Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force.

❖ It is helpful to change the type of pointing device that

you use on a regular basis to avoid working in just one hand posture.

II,

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Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

Taking breaks and varying tasks

❖ Change the way you work so that you are not stuck in

the same posture for long periods of time. Some people find it comfortable to occasionally stand while using the notebook. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be on an elevated surface. Make sure you follow the Good Working Posture points mentioned above while working.

❖ Take short, strategically spaced rest breaks to avoid eye

strain and body fatigue. For example, stand up and walk around or stretch for a few minutes every hour.

❖ Taking regular breaks is especially important if you are

working long hours on your computer or working on a deadline.

❖ If stress at work is affecting your health, try to identify

the sources of the stress and evaluate ways to reduce the stress.

Mobile computing tips

❖ When using the notebook at airports, on airplanes or

trains, or at meetings, make sure that you take the time to consider the points just mentioned.

❖ When working on the road it may be difficult to set up

the notebook in an optimal position. In these situations it is important that you take frequent breaks and change your posture frequently to relieve the excess loads on your body.

❖ Be creative, when in a hotel room, use a rolled up

blanket or pillows to provide back support, or to provide arm support. To position the computer at a good height, remember to operate the computer on a hard flat stable surface. Using your computer on a carpet, blanket or other soft materials can block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer and possibly cause overheating of your computer.

Transporting the notebook

Although your notebook is light, carrying it for a long time may lead to shoulder and arm fatigue. If you carry your notebook with other items, consider using an ergonomicallydesigned computer case.

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Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

Seeking additional help

Follow the advice from your employer’s company health and safety staff. Contact them if you need assistance making adjustment to your workstation or adjusting the lighting.

Again, if you experience persistent or recurrent pain, ache, numbness, burning, or stiffness you should promptly see a qualified health care provider. These sensations may be caused by serious medical conditions that can be treated.

For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer environment, customers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration Web site at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/.

Check list

❏ Is your chair comfortable - does it support your back and

arms well?

❏ Are your feet flat on the ground? ❏ Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs? ❏ Are the keyboard and mouse at elbow level? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other

optional pointing device?

❏ Are your hands and wrists aligned in a comfortable,

straight posture?

❏ Are your arms supported in the forearm area (not at the

wrist)?

❏ Do you hold the mouse or trackball with a loose, relaxed

hand?

❏ Do you use a light touch when typing or using the

mouse?

❏ Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly? ❏ Is the top of your monitor close to eye level? ❏ Is the monitor about an arm length away? ❏ Have you eliminated the glare on the monitor? ❏ Is the monitor tilted so that it is easy to read? ❏ Do you change postures regularly? ❏ Do you take breaks, at least once an hour?

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Precautions

Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of travel. You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.

❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or

surface of the computer.

Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer.

3. Remove the battery pack, if applicable.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer.

Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center.

❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside

or surface of the computer.

❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid

prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin.

Today’s performance computers generate heat under normal operating conditions, as a function of system activity. Avoid extended contact between the computer base or palm rest and your skin. Under certain operating conditions such prolonged contact between the computer base or palm rest and your skin may result in skin irritation and/or heat injury.

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Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

Consider using a hard computer insulating pad or similarly suitable hard insulating material when using a computer on your lap.

Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could damage the computer or cause system failure.

❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a

drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or

writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both.

❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that

generate strong magnetic fields. Information on some disks is stored magnetically.

Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files.

Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could damage the disc and possibly lose data.

❖ Scan all new files for viruses.

This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus. You need a special program to check for viruses.

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Getting Started

Setting up your computer

Important information on your computer’s cooling fan

Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.

Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following:

❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with

any object.

❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a

heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater.

❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those

located at the underside of the computer.

❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat

surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer.

Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

NOTE

The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer.

Setting up your computer

TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including “Initial setup” on page 42 before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, and printer.

Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it.

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Getting Started

Adding memory

To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See “Connecting to a power source”

on page 40.

NOTE

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

Adding memory

Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of a memory module.

Connecting to a power source

Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’s battery.

Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Be careful if you use a multiple connector. An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.

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Connecting to a power source

To connect AC power to the computer:

1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor.

California Prop 65 Warning

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of

the computer.

Getting Started

NOTE

To locate your DC-IN port, please refer to your Quick Start document.

3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet.

The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white.

Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’s current charge:

❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged

(AC adaptor connected)

❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the

battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet

❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low

and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor

NOTE

If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply.

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Getting Started

Charging the main battery

Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the it.

To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows white. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer.

NOTE

Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings, and features used.

Using the computer for the first time

The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it, see “Exploring Your Computer’s Features” on

page 94.

To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.

Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.

NOTE

Initial setup

After turning on your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system and begin using your computer.

When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel.

When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.

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Using the computer for the first time

Start menu

Search field

Most used

File Explorer Settings Power All apps

apps

button

App

Current User

tile

Using the Start menu

Click or touch the Start ( ) button in the lower-left corner of the Desktop or press the Start menu. Here you can perform various commands, including basic tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings.

(Sample Image) Start menu

Getting Started

Windows ( ) key to open the

You can use the Start menu button to:

❖ Change the Current User ❖ Select an app ❖ Find a file on the local drive ❖ Change the system Settings ❖ Shut down the computer ❖ View All apps

For more information, see “Starting an app” on page 71 and

“Start button” on page 96.

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Getting Started

Registering your computer with Toshiba

Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your Product.

Product registration can be completed by visiting the Toshiba Web site at register.toshiba.com. Type in the requested information and complete the registration process.

Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty.

NOTE

To register online, an Internet connection is required.

To Shut down your computer

1 Click or touch the Start ( ) button in the lower-left

corner of the Desktop or press the The Start menu opens.

Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’s storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.

2 Click or touch the

(Sample Image) Shut down

operating system could cause you to lose

Power ( ) icon in the Start menu.

Windows ( ) key.

NOTE

To perform a Hybrid Shut down, (instead of performing a Shut down), click or touch the NOT hold the SHIFT key.

Shut down option but do

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Getting Started

To Restart your computer

3 Highlight Shut down while holding the SHIFT key, and

then click or touch the window.

The computer closes all open applications, shuts down

the operating system, and then turns off. To perform a Full Shutdown:

1 In the Search field, type 2 Click or touch the

results list.

The device closes all open applications, shuts down the

operating system, and then turns off.

Shut down option in the pop-up

SHUTDOWN /S /T 00.

SHUTDOWN /S /T 00 option in the

To Restart your computer

1 Click or touch the Start ( ) button in the lower-left

corner of the Desktop or press the

The Start menu opens.

2 Click or touch the

Power ( ) icon in the Start menu.

Windows ( ) key.

(Sample Image) Restart

3 Highlight, and then click or touch the Restart option.

The computer closes all open applications, and restarts

the operating system.

To place your computer in Sleep mode

1 Click or touch the Start ( ) button in the lower-left

corner of the Desktop or press the

The Start menu opens.

If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first.

2 Click or touch the

Power ( ) icon in the Start menu.

Windows ( ) key.

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Getting Started

Adding optional external devices

(Sample Image) Sleep

3 Highlight, and then click or touch the Sleep option.

Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off.

Adding optional external devices

NOTE

After starting your computer for the first time you may want to:

❖ Connect external devices (see “Connecting an external

❖ Connect an external monitor (see “Using external

Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See “Initial setup” on page 42.

device” on page 59)

display devices” on page 60)

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you to recover your internal storage drive if necessary.

The following internal storage drive recovery options are available:

Recovery option Description

Creating a recovery drive (USB flash), using TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator

Booting from a recovery drive to Restore your computer

This option allows you to create the recovery drive you will use to restore your computer, using TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator.

See “Creating a recovery drive using TOSHIBA

Recovery Media Creator” on page 47.

This option allows you to restore your computer from the recovery drive (USB flash) you created with TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator.

See “Restoring from recovery media created by

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator” on page 50.

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Recovery option Description

Using the Internal Storage Drive to Restore your computer

Reset your PC This option allows you to remove all data or

A recovery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage drive, and the image can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. However, it is strongly recommended that you create a recovery drive (USB flash). If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from the recovery drive. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery drive. It is strongly recommended that you create a recovery drive before using your system for the first time. See “Creating a recovery drive using TOSHIBA

Recovery Media Creator” on page 47 and “Restoring from recovery media created by TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator” on page 50.

This option allows you to restore your computer using the Internal Storage drive.

See “Recovering from the Internal Storage Drive”

on page 51.

choose to keep your files, and then reinstall Windows.

See “Reset your PC” on page 52.

Creating a recovery drive using TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator

NOTE

It is strongly recommended that you create a recovery drive (USB flash) using TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery drive. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery drive.

During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor.

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NOTE

To create a recovery drive:

1 Connect a USB flash drive to your computer. 2 In the

3 Click or touch

4 Click or touch

When you create a recovery drive (USB flash), only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the USB flash drive and can be restored from this drive. Any files that you created are not backed up on the recovery drive. You will need to separately back up the files you created; for more information, see “Backing up your work” on page 72.

Search field, type TOSHIBA Recovery Media

Creator

A message may appear asking you to allow this app to make changes to your PC. Click or touch the button.

A prompt appears stating, “The Recovery USB media will be created now. Please insert a USB flash drive...”

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator.

All information stored on your USB flash drive will be erased during the process of creating the recovery drive. Be sure to save the information stored on your USB flash drive to another storage computer before executing this procedure.

Create.

Yes

NOTE

5 Click or touch

6 Click or touch

The size of the required USB flash drive will vary, minimum 16GB, depending upon your system.

A prompt appears stating, “The USB flash drive will be formatted.”

This may take a few minutes. A pop-up window appears when the

Recovery Media Creator process is complete.

OK to continue.

TOSHIBA

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7 Click or touch OK to finish. 8 Click or touch

Close to close the TOSHIBA Recovery

Media Creator.

A message appears asking, “Would you like to free up

drive space by deleting the HDD recovery data?”

9 Click or touch

Cancel to abort the process without deleting the HDD

OK to delete the HDD recovery data, or

recovery data.

10 If you selected

OK in step 9 to delete the HDD data, a

message appears warning, “If you remove the HDD

recovery data, you will not be able to create the System

Recovery media again. Are you sure you want to

continue?”

11 Click or touch

OK again to agree to remove the HDD

recovery data.

You will see the message, “The HDD recovery data has

been removed and the new Windows partition D: has

been created.”

12 Click or touch

OK to finish.

You will be asked to format the disk.

13 If you wish to format the disk, click or touch the

disk button.

14 Click or touch 15 Click or touch 16 Click or touch 17 Click or touch

Start to format the Start button. OK when prompted to format the disk. OK when completed. Close to close the Format utility.

Format

For information on using the recovery drive you have created with the preceding steps, see “Restoring from recovery

media created by TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator” on page 50.

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Restoring from recovery media created by TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator

The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see

“Backing up your work” on page 72).

NOTE

If you have created a recovery drive for your system, you can restore your system from this drive, if necessary. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery drive. For instructions on creating a recovery drive, see “Creating a recovery drive using TOSHIBA Recovery

Media Creator” on page 47.

NOTE

To recover your internal storage drive from a recovery drive:

1 Make sure your computer is turned off, see “To Shut

2 Connect the recovery USB media you created to your

3 Turn on your computer while pressing the ( ) key on

4 Select the

During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor.

When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any applications you installed or files that you created are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to external media using Windows or another backup program. For more information, see “Backing up

your work” on page 72.

down your computer” on page 44.

computer.

the keyboard. The Boot menu displays.

USB Flash option and press the ENTER key.

A Warning screen appears.

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5 Click or touch Ye s to continue.

The Selecting a process screen appears.

6 Choose the desired option, and then click or touch

Next.

Recovering from the Internal Storage Drive

1 Make sure your computer is turned off; see “To Shut

down your computer” on page 44.

2 Turn on your computer while pressing the ( ) key on

the keyboard.

The Boot menu displays.

3 Click or touch

A Warning screen appears, stating that when the

recovery is executed all data will be deleted and

rewritten.

4 Click or touch

A Warning screen appears, displaying the following

statement “The Hard Drive Recovery Process has been

selected.”

HDD Recovery.

Yes to continue.

The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery.

5 Click or touch

advance options)

6 Click or touch 7 Select

8 Click or touch

TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard and press Next to

continue.

A Warning screen appears, displaying the following

statement “When the recovery is executed all data will

be deleted and rewritten. If you are restoring from a

backup, did you make sure to backup all important data

and configure Windows the way you want it restored?”

The Selecting a process screen appears.

Troubleshoot (Reset your PC or set

TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility.

Yes to continue.

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9 Select the option you want and follow the on-screen

instructions. The process will begin and may take approximately 2

hours.

Reset your PC

The Reset process allows you to choose to keep your files or remove them, and then reinstall Windows.

Toshiba does not guarantee successful data backup. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. See “Backing up your work” on

page 72.

NOTE

1 Click or touch the

2 Click or touch 3 Select

During the Reset process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor.

corner of the Desktop or press the The Start menu opens.

Update & security ( ) in the Settings window.

The Update & security window appears.

Start ( ) button in the lower-left

Windows ( ) key.

Settings ( ) in the Start menu.

(Sample Image) Update & security window

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4 Select Recovery in the left pane of the Update &

security window.

5 Click or touch the

Get started button.

(Sample Image) Choose an option window

6 In the Choose an option window, select one of the

following options:

❖

Keep my files—Removes apps and settings, but

keeps your personal files.

Removing files and cleaning the drive may delete all data on the drive. Be sure to create recovery media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive.

❖

Remove everything—Removes all of your personal

files, apps, and settings, or removes all files and wipes clean the entire drive.

❖

Just remove my files—This option is quicker,

but less secure. Use this option if you are keeping the PC.

❖

Remove Files and clean the drive—This

option might take a few hours, but will make it harder for someone to recover your removed files. Use this option if you are recycling the PC.

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Installing drivers and applications

The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.

NOTE

To reinstall drivers and applications:

1 In the

2 Click or touch

3 Click or touch the

You must have an Internet connection to reinstall applications.

Search field, type TOSHIBA Application

Installer.

TOSHIBA Application Installer.

A message may appear asking you to allow this app to make changes to your PC.

Yes button.

The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears.

(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer window

4 Click or touch the item you want to install. 5 Click or touch 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the

installation process, see “TOSHIBA Application Installer”

on page 123.

Install.

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AccuPoint II

AccuPoint II AccuPoint II primary button

secondary button

pointing device

Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

Available on certain models.

(Sample Illustration) TOSHIBA AccuPoint II and buttons

AccuPoint II pointing device—Moves the cursor and

selects items on the screen. To move the cursor, gently push the pointing device in the

direction you want the cursor to move. Pushing harder on the pointing device moves the cursor faster.

AccuPoint II Primary button—Performs the same function

as the left button on a mouse. When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move

the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary button. To double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession.

AccuPoint II Secondary button—Performs the same

function as the right button on a mouse.

Using the touchpad

NOTE

You can use the touchpad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to:

❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen

Some of the touchpad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on certain models.

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Touchpad

Secondary control buttonPrimary control button

Touchpad

eco utility button*

ON/OFF button*

AccuPoint II primary and secondary control buttons*

*Available on certain models

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Using the touchpad

❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once

(Sample Illustration) The touchpad and associated control buttons

Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation.

NOTE

To: Do the following: Example:

Move the on-screen pointer

The

pointer

is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touchpad or move a mouse connected to your computer.

Slide your finger across the touchpad in the direction you want to move the pointer.

To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger several times across the touchpad in the preferred direction.

(Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right

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Using the touchpad

To: Do the following: Example:

Select an item 1 Move the pointer to the item

you want to select.

2 Do one of the following:

❖ Tap the touchpad once

❖ Press and release the

(Sample Illustration) Tap once to select

primary (left-hand) control button

Open or activate an item

1 Move the pointer to the item

you want to open/activate.

2 Do one of the following:

❖ Tap the touchpad twice in

rapid succession

❖ Press and release the

primary control button twice in rapid succession

Right-click an item

1 Move the pointer to the item

you want to right-click.

2 Press and release the

secondary control button.

This feature varies by program. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on right-clicking.

Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the

touchpad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance.

(Sample Illustration) Tap twice to open

(Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (right-hand) control button

(Sample Illustration) Vertical scrolling active area

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Using the touchpad

To: Do the following: Example:

Scroll horizontally

Zoom in/out To zoom in:

Slide your finger along the touchpad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance.

❖ Place two fingers close

together on the touchpad and then slide them apart.

To zoom out:

❖ Place two fingers slightly

apart on the touchpad and then slide them together.

(Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area

(Sample Illustration) Zooming in

(Sample Illustration) Zooming out

Adjusting touchpad settings

While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to random locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For help with these problems, try one or more of the following:

❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental

contact with the touchpad. You may be inadvertently brushing the touchpad with the heel of your hand as you type. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touchpad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type.

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Using the touchpad

❖ Temporarily disable the touchpad, so that it does not

respond to touch or button presses while you type. See

“Disabling or enabling the touchpad” on page 59.

❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touchpad, so that it is less

responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure.

NOTE

Touchpad setting options vary by computer model. The touchpad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com.

Disabling or enabling the touchpad

The touchpad is enabled by default. To enable/disable the touchpad, press the ON/OFF ( ) button (available on certain models) located on the touchpad. For more information, see “Disabling or

enabling wireless devices” on page 176.

FN + ( ) keys or press the Touchpad

Connecting an external device

NOTE

You can easily attach an external device your computer. To d o th is:

1 Read the directions that came with the device to see if

2 Connect the device’s video or USB cable to the port on

3 Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical

4 Turn on the external device (if applicable).

Depending on your system, some models may include USB 3.0 port(s). To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available).

you first need to install new software.

the computer and to the device.

outlet (if applicable).

Your computer may automatically detect the external device.

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*Available on certain models

HDMI Out port*

RGB (monitor) port*

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Using external display devices

Your computer comes with a built-in display, however you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below:

NOTE

❖ A television or external display device via the HDMI Out

❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor)

To locate the HDMI Out port* and the RGB (monitor) port*, please refer to your Quick Start document.

port*

(Sample Illustration) Video ports on side of computer

Selecting video cables

To connect a device to the HDMI Out port, you must purchase an HDMI cable.

Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device

To connect an HDMI-compatible television or display device to the computer:

❖ Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with

your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to your television or display device. Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information.

Your computer should automatically detect the external display device.

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Getting Started

Using external display devices

Connecting an external monitor or projector

You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen.

To d o th is:

1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if

you first need to install new software.

2 Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor)

port on the side of the computer.

3 Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical

outlet.

4 Turn on the external device.

Your computer will automatically detect the external display device.

NOTE

You can change the display settings by pressing the

Windows () + P keys, or by configuring the display

properties settings.

Directing the display output when you turn on the computer

Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously.

NOTE

1 Press the

Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on.

FN + ( ) keys.

The Display options window opens displaying the available options.

The

FN + ( ) keys allow you to cycle through the

display options and highlights the available options in the following order (only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached):

❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate ❖ Extend

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Customizing your computer’s settings

❖ Second screen only

(Sample Image) Display options window

2 Select the desired display setting. 3 Press

ENTER to activate your selection.

NOTE

Press the Windows () + P keys to navigate through the options without activating a selection. Press to activate a selection.

ENTER

Adjusting the quality of the external display

To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps.

Customizing your computer’s settings

You can go into your computer settings to make adjustments to your computer to suit your needs.

1 Click or touch the

corner of the Desktop or press the The Start menu opens.

2 Click or touch

choose a category you wish to change.

Start ( ) button in the lower-left

Windows ( ) key.

Settings ( ) in the Start menu, and then

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Caring for your computer

Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details.

You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see “Power Plans” on page 86. There are additional custom settings you can choose. See

“Utilities” on page 108.

Caring for your computer

This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer’s battery, see “Taking care of your battery” on

page 91.

NOTE

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

Cleaning the computer

Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer.

To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.

Moving the computer

Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the internal storage drive indicator lights stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.

Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system.

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Caring for your computer

Using a computer lock

You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.

(Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable

To secure the computer:

1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy

object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the

cable off the object.

2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot

on your computer, then engage the locking device.

The computer is now securely locked.

(Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable

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Chapter 2

Learning the Basics

This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.

Computing tips

❖ Save your work frequently.

Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved.

See “Saving your work” on page 72 for further information.

HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details.

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Computing tips

❖ Back up your files to external media on a regular basis.

Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe

place.

It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time.

However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you

will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate

backup copy. For more information, see “Data and

system configuration backup in the Windows operating

system” on page 165.

❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to

check and optimize disk space and improve

performance.

❖ Scan all new files for viruses.

This precaution is especially important for files you

receive via external media, email, or download from the

Internet.

❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries

and eyestrain.

❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light

indicates a drive is active.

Turning off the computer while it is reading from or

writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.

NOTE

The Windows operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows operating system shut down normally, details such as new icon positions may be lost.

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Using the keyboard

Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows keys.

(Sample Illustration) Keyboard for the A40

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Using the keyboard

(Sample Illustration) Keyboard for the C40

Function keys

The function keys (not to be confused with the FN key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard.

(Sample Illustration) Function keys

F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, the more information, see “TOSHIBA Function Keys” on

page 173.

FN key, function keys marked with

FN + ( ) keys turn the touchpad ON/OFF. For

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Application key

Windows key

Learning the Basics

Using the keyboard

Special Windows keys

(Sample Illustration) Special Windows keys

Your computer’s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows:

❖

Windows key—Launches the Start menu. For more

information refer to Help & Support, or see “Finding your

way around the desktop” on page 95

❖

Application key—Has a similar function as the

secondary mouse button

Overlay keys

The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard.

(Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay

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Using the overlay to type numeric data

The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys.

To turn the numeric overlay on, press simultaneously. A Toast notification pops up to indicate the state of the function, when the numeric overlay is enabled.

To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the press ( ) again. A Toast notification pops up to indicate the state of the function, when the numeric overlay is disabled.

Using the overlay for cursor control

The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys.

To turn the cursor control overlay on, press simultaneously. The cursor control overlay light glows when the cursor control overlay is on.

To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the and press ( ) again. The cursor control overlay light goes out.

Backlit keyboard

(Available on certain models.)

Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Timer, the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you stop typing. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to Always On or Always Off.

Learning the Basics

Touc h sc re en

FN and ( )

FN key and

FN and ( )

FN key

This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the keyboard backlight.

Touch screen

(Available on certain models.)

Your computer may come with a touch screen, enabling direct interaction with displayed apps and programs through simple or multi-touch gestures.

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Touch screen

Touch screen navigation

Use your finger to manipulate the on-screen icons, buttons, menu items, and other items on the touch screen. You can also change the screen’s orientation.

The screen is made of glass so avoid contact with sharp, rough, or abrasive objects or substances as the screen may break or scratch if not handled properly. If you see a crack in the glass, discontinue use of the device to avoid injury.

Touch—Touch to activate items displayed on the screen,

such as app and setting icons or on-screen buttons. Touch to type using the keyboard.

Touch & hold—Touch and hold an item on the screen by

touching and holding the item in place until an action occurs.

Drag—Touch and hold an item for a moment and then,

without lifting your finger, move the item until you reach the target position. For example, drag items on any app screen to reposition them.

Swipe or slide—To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger

across the surface of the screen without pausing. For example, swipe your finger to the left from the right edge of the screen to display the current Notifications.

Double-tap—Tap quickly twice to zoom in. For example,

double-tap a section of a Web page to zoom in on that section. Double-tap again to zoom out.

Zoom out—Place and pinch two fingers together to zoom

out. (Applicable to apps that support this function.)

Zoom in—Place and spread two fingers apart to zoom in.

(Applicable to apps that support this function.)

Rotate—Place two or more fingers on an item and rotate

your hand. The item rotates in the direction you turn your hand. (Not functional in all apps.)

Swipe from right edge—Swipe in from the right edge to

display the current Notifications.

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Swipe from left edge—Swipe in from the left edge to

display an open app. Snaps open apps (swipe in from the left edge and slide the

divider to adjust the app size). Displays recently opened apps (swipe in from left edge,

holding your finger down, and then push the app back toward the left edge).

Mouse properties

Mouse properties allow you to change your pointing device or mouse settings.

To access Mouse properties:

1 Click or touch the

corner of the Desktop or press the

The Start menu opens.

2 Click or touch 3 Click or touch

The Devices window appears.

4 Click or touch

the window.

The Mouse screen appears.

5 Make the desired changes to the Mouse settings. 6 Click or touch

the window.

Settings ( ) in the Start menu. Devices ().

Mouse & touchpad in the left pane of

Close ( ) to save the changes and close

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Mouse properties

Start ( ) button in the lower-left

Windows ( ) key.

Starting an app

To start an app, click or touch the Start ( ) button in the lower-left corner of the Desktop or press the Windows () key.

The

Most used list on the left side of the Start screen

displays the apps most often used on your computer. Click or touch the

apps installed on your computer. This list appears in alphabetical order. Click or touch the return to the Most used list.

All apps ( ) icon to display a list of all

Back ( ) icon to

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Start menu button

Search field

Learning the Basics

Saving your work

You may also enter your search in the Search field.

(Sample Image) Start menu

For more information, see “Using the Start menu” on

page 43 and “Start button” on page 96.

Saving your work

Backing up your work

Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command, save your work on the internal storage drive, external media, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing.

Many applications offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. Check your program’s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature.

Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer. You can back up your files to different types of media such as USB Flash, optical media, external storage media, or to a network, if available.

To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft Windows file recovery program preinstalled on the computer’s internal storage drive. Also see “Backing up your

data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system” on page 167.

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Learning the Basics

Using the optical disc drive

HINT: Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a highcapacity file recovery system, such as an external hard drive.

Using the optical disc drive

(Available on certain models.)

Optical storage is a popular medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that were not available on previous video platforms. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical disc drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. A DVD disc of a region other than the above mentioned cannot be played unless you manually change it in the Properties setting of the optical disc drive. The drive will allow you to change regions four times. On the fourth change, the region will be “locked in.” That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that last region. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes.

NOTE

For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power.

When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer.

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Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole

Learning the Basics

Using the optical disc drive

Optical disc drive components

The optical disc drive is located on the side of the computer. Your optical disc drive may look like this:

(Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive

Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the drive is in

use.

Eject button—Press to release the disc tray.

Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.

When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction.

Manual eject hole—Use if you need to release the disc

tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole.

Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.

Inserting an optical disc

To insert an optical disc into the drive:

1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the drive’s in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive’s eject button.

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4 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of

dust.

If the disc is dusty, clean it.

5 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up,

and gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it

clicks into place.

Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data.

6 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of

the tray until it clicks into place.

If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance.

Playing optical media

If you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the optical disc manually. To do this, follow these steps:

1 Press the 2 Double-click or touch the optical disc drive icon.

The drive will run the optical disc. If your disc does not run using this method, try using an

application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows Media and use it to select and then play the CD. For other types of media, use the associated software to open the files on the disc.

Windows () + E keys.

Learning the Basics

Using the optical disc drive

Player

Recording optical media

Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical disc drive that allows you to:

❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi-media files to recordable

optical media.

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Learning the Basics

Using the optical disc drive

For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer’s detailed specifications at support.toshiba.com.

NOTE

For details on how to use the software, please refer to the respective Online Help menus.

Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical disc drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your optical disc drive may not play back or operate properly on other computers or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical disc drive. Please refer to your computer's product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities.

Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media.

Removing a disc with the computer on

To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on:

1 Press the eject button on the drive.

Do not press the eject button while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.

Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it.

2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and

place it in its protective cover.

3 Gently press the tray in to close it.

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Learning the Basics

Toshiba’s online resources

Removing a disc with the computer off

To remove a disc with the computer turned off:

1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper

clip, into the manual eject hole.

The disc tray slides partially out of the drive.

Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.

2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and

place it in its protective cover.

3 Gently press the tray in to close it.

Toshiba’s online resources

Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see

“Contacting Toshiba” on page 171.

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Chapter 3

Mobile Computing

This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling.

Toshiba’s energy-saver design

Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency.

Many of these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling.

Running the computer on battery power

The computer contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times.

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Battery Notice

Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that will be obtained by any individual user. Actual battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system’s battery life under any conditions other than the specific test settings.

Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries.

To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. However, for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically. Please see

“Maintaining your battery” on page 91 for procedures. If the

computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate.

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Running the computer on battery power

NOTE

The computer may also have an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery.

For best performance when playing streaming media (especially streaming video), either power the computer from its AC adaptor, or set up a power plan that keeps the computer running at full performance even when powered from its battery. For more information about Windows power plans, see “Power Plans” on page 86.

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Charging batteries

The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on.

Power management

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.

Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba’s Customer Support Center.

Charging batteries

The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer.

Always use the AC adaptor specified by Toshiba. You can order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.

NOTE

To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The battery charges whether the computer is on or off.

Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.

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Charging batteries

TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery may not occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.

The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions:

❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold.

To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity,

wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees

Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius).

❖ The battery is almost completely discharged.

Leave the power connected and the battery should

begin charging after a few minutes.

HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you periodically operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely.

Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before discharging the battery. For more information, see “Backing up your work” on page 72

Charging the RTC battery

Your computer may have an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer’s configuration settings. When fully charged, it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off.

The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message during startup. The error message may vary by computer model.

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Monitoring battery power

NOTE

To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours.

NOTE

The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored.

Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on.

It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working.

When the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the real-time clock.

Monitoring battery power

NOTE

The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’s current charge.

❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged

❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged

To locate your system indicator lights, please refer to your Quick Start document.

(AC adaptor connected)

NOTE

❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and

NOTE

Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used.

it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor

If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply.

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AC power light/Battery light

ON/OFF light

Internal storage drive light

System indicator lights

Monitoring battery power

HINT: Be careful not to confuse the AC power light/ Battery light ( ) and the power button ( ) light.

When the AC power light/Battery light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows operating system Sleep command).

(Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations

Determining remaining battery power

NOTE

Click or touch the

“Finding your way around the desktop” on page 95 for more

information on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage.

With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery, even when both are fully charged.

Wait a few moments after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity and perform its calculations.

Power icon in the notification area, see

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Monitoring battery power

TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery.

What to do when the main battery runs low

When the main battery runs low you can plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery, or save your work and shut down your computer.

Setting battery notifications

You can set two notifications. Each notification can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached. You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or to completely shut down when the notification goes off.

To change the default notification settings:

1 Right-click or touch & hold the

notification area.

2 Click or touch 3 Click or touch

you wish to change.

The Edit Plan Settings window appears.

4 Click or touch

The

Advanced settings tab of the Power Options

window appears.

5 Double-click or touch

options.

Power Options in the pop-up menu. Change plan settings under the plan

Change advanced power settings.

Battery to display the battery

Battery ( ) icon in the

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(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen

6 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. 7 Click or touch

OK.

Conserving battery power

How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as:

❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the internal storage drive, optical

disc drive, or other optional devices

❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases

at low temperatures

There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery:

❖ Enable Sleep, which saves power when you turn off the

computer and turn it back on again

❖ Use the Windows power-saving option plans

These power-saving options control the way in which the computer is configured. By using them, you can increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery.

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Microsoft has combined these options into preset Power Plans. Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. You may also set individual power-saving options to suit your own needs.

The following sections describe how to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power-saving option.

Power Plans

You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options.

To d o th is:

1 Click or touch the

area.

2 Click or touch 3 In the System window, click or touch 4 Click or touch

The Windows Power Options window appears.

Battery ( ) icon in the notification

Power & sleep settings.

Power & Sleep.

Additional power settings.

(Sample Image) Windows Power Options window

5 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or

create your own custom plan.

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Using the eco power plan

NOTE

6 Click or touch

7 Click or touch

8 Click or touch

Depending on your model, the two power plans eco and Balanced are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited. The eco plan is the best used for maximum battery time. The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance.

To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps.

Change plan settings under the

selected power option to choose the plan you wish to edit.

This screen allows you to change basic settings.

Change advanced power settings to

access settings for battery notification levels, internal storage drive power save time, etc.

You can click or touch the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item.

OK to save the plan changes you have

performed.

Using the eco power plan

This computer is equipped with the eco power plan. Operating the computer with this power plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system performance. For example, when this power plan is enabled, the brightness of the display is reduced and the interval before Sleep mode takes effect is shortened. To enable or disable the eco power plan, see “Power Plans” on

page 86.

The eco Utility eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings over time. To learn how to access the utility, see “eco Utility” on page 109.

For more information on the eco power plan, see the Help file in the eco Utility window.

monitors your power savings from using the

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Changing the main battery

When your main battery has run out of power, plug in the AC adaptor.

If you find that a new battery is needed, contact the location where you purchased the computer for more information on replacing the battery. Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service, or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of a new battery.

If the computer is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it.

Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could also damage the battery pack and computer.

Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack's internal protective device could fail, causing it to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in death or serious injury.

TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your files, and then completely shut down your computer before changing the battery.

Removing the battery from the computer

To remove the battery:

1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer, see “To Shut down your

computer” on page 44.

3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the

computer, including the AC adaptor.

4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside

down.

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Changing the main battery

5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position.

(Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery

6 Slide and hold the battery release latch to release the

battery.

7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer.

(Sample Illustration) Removing the battery

If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury.

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Changing the main battery

Inserting a charged battery

To insert a battery:

1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean

cloth to ensure a good connection.

2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch

clicks.

The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot

install it with reverse polarity.

If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position.

(Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery

3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position.

(Sample Illustration) Locking the battery

4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of

“Removing the battery from the computer” on page 88.

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Taking care of your battery

6 Restart the computer.

Taking care of your battery

The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life.

Safety precautions

Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable/cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the computer if you observe any of the following conditions:

❖ Offensive or unusual odor ❖ Excessive heat ❖ Discoloration ❖ Deformation, cracks, or leaks ❖ Smoke ❖ Other unusual events during use, such as

abnormal sound

Do not expose the computer to fire. The battery could explode.

Do not turn on the computer’s power again until an authorized Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety. Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or computer failure including but not limited to the loss of data.

Maintaining your battery

Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter.

To fully discharge your battery pack:

❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power

source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.

❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use (for

models with an accessible battery only).

❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended

period, more than one month, remove the battery pack (for models with an accessible battery only).

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Disposing of used batteries

❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of

direct sunlight (for models with an accessible battery

only).

Disposing of used batteries

The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery.

You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.

Never attempt to dispose of a computer by burning or by throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Heat can cause a computer to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both of which may possibly cause serious injury.

Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury.

Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of non-conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture, possibly resulting in serious injury.

After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under certain applicable laws and regulations, it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash.

Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly.

In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. For details, please visit toshiba.com/recycle.

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Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. For more information and for free drop-off locations, visit

http://www.call2recycle.org/locator/ or call 1-800-822-8837.

Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only:

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See

http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/.

Call2Recycle™, a program of the

Traveling tips

The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to

work” on page 31, also apply while traveling.

❖ Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a

place where it could get wet or covered in dust.

❖ Always travel with the computer in a carrying case.

Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.

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Traveling tips

NOTE

TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your computer through airport security equipment. The X-ray equipment will not harm your computer.

Before using your computer aboard an aircraft, make sure the Wireless antenna is OFF (Airplane mode is ON) if your computer has wireless LAN capability.

To enable or disable wireless communication, use the

FN + ( ) keys. For more information see “TOSHIBA

Function Keys” on page 173.

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Chapter 4

Exploring Your Computer’s Features

In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your computer.

Exploring the desktop

You can use its features to start applications, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks.

HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system.

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Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Taskbar

Icons

Notification area

Notifications

Start button

Search field

Exploring the desktop

Finding your way around the desktop

Your computer’s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, notification area, notifications, and background pattern.

(Sample Image) Windows Desktop screen

Icons

An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated by double-clicking or touching the icon.

You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging the element’s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area.

You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop, for example:

Recycle Bin—Holds files you have deleted. You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin.

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Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Exploring the desktop

❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of

files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Recycle Bin to hold these files. In this case, Windows will prompt you to either permanently delete the file(s) or cancel the deletion.

❖ If you delete a file (of any size) from an external

media or flash media, it does not go into the Recycle Bin. The file is permanently deleted.

❖ Permanently deleted files cannot be recovered

from the Recycle Bin.

For more information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows online Help.

NOTE

Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration. See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it.

If you place the pointer over an icon, a popup description of the file contents may appear.

Start button

NOTE

Click or touch the Here you can perform various commands, including basic tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings.

NOTE

You can use the

❖ Start apps ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files

When a procedure in this User’s Guide instructs you to click or touch the this button.

You may also press the Windows ( ) key to open the Start menu.

Start menu button to:

Start ( ) button, it is in reference to

Start ( ) button to open the Start menu.

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Task view icon

Available

New desktop icon

Tiled windows

desktops

Exploring the desktop

❖ Access Toshiba Utilities ❖ Use the Search function ❖ Shut down the computer

For more information, see “Using the Start menu” on

page 43 and “Starting an app” on page 71.

Task vi ew

The Task view ( ) icon tiles the currently open windows and desktops so that they are visible at one time and allows you to manage multiple desktops.

Adding desktops

After clicking or touching the Task view ( ) icon, you can add, close, or switch between desktops.

Click or touch a desktop thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to select it. When you place your pointer over a desktop thumbnail or touch & hold it, an you to close that desktop.

Click or touch the desktop.

New desktop ( ) icon to add a new

X appears allowing

(Sample Image) Task view - managing multiple desktops

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Exploring the desktop

App tiles

The app tiles can be accessed and launched from the Start menu.

Typical app tiles are the Calendar tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other applications downloaded to your system.

Taskba r

Each time you open a program, an icon associated with that program appears on the taskbar. With some programs, an icon appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. You can use these icons to quickly switch between the programs or windows.

To make a program or window the currently active one, click or touch the associated taskbar icon.

Notification area

The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and displays notifications. To learn more about each task, position the pointer over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears.

Typical tasks in the notification area are Current time, Power usage mode, network connectivity status, and speaker volume.

To activate a specific task, click or touch the appropriate notification area icon.

Notifications

There are many types of notifications you can employ to help you with the many tasks you perform every day.

User experience notifications can be set for toast, tile, badge, and raw notifications.

Toast notifications—Designed for time-sensitive delivery

of personalized content, such as an instant message from a friend.

Tile notifications—Used by applications that are not

currently running with an at-a-glance characteristic, giving you a quick preview of the subject line of your latest email or the current weather conditions.

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Windows Store

Badge notifications—A specialized type of tile notification

(shown on the Start menu tile) using symbols to indicate the number of applications that have updates available or the status of a running application.

Raw notifications—These run a background task on behalf

of an application while that application is not running in order to make available the latest content, such as an online newspaper.

Windows Store

Although many applications will be pre-installed or built-in to your computer, you will also have the ability to download many other applications with a touch or the click of your mouse.

Click or touch the In the Windows Store you can search for and browse

thousands of apps, all grouped into easy to find categories.

Windows Store ( ) icon in the taskbar.

Setting up for communications

To connect to the Internet you need:

❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you

plan to use the Internet

❖ A way to connect to the ISP (for example Wi-Fi/

broadband connection, etc.)

Connect to the Internet

NOTE

Follow the steps below to set up your Wireless connection:

1 Click or touch the

Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited.

Start ( ) button in the lower-left

corner of the Desktop or press the Windows ( ) key. The Start menu opens.

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Setting up for communications

2 Click or touch Settings ( ) in the Start menu. 3 Select

The Network & Internet window allows you to choose

from several options in the left pane of the window:

❖ Wi-Fi

❖ Airplane mode

❖ Data usage

❖ VPN

❖ Dial-up

❖ Proxy

❖ Ethernet

4 To set up your Wi-Fi connection, select 5 Select your network. 6 Select the

automatically connect to the selected network on

startup.

7 Click or touch 8 Enter the network security key, (if applicable). 9 Click or touch

the window.

Your computer should then be connected.

Network & Internet ( ) in the Settings window.

Wi-Fi.

Connect automatically checkbox to

Connect.

Close ( ) to save the changes and close

NOTE

For help with common Wi-Fi networking problems, see

“Wireless networking problems” on page 155.

To enable or disable wireless communication, use the

FN + ( ) keys. For more information see “TOSHIBA

Function Keys” on page 173.

When Airplane mode is OFF, the wireless indicator light

will be lit.