Toshiba E305-S1990X, E305-S1995, Satellite E305, Satellite E300 Series User Manual

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Satellite

E300 Series

User’s Guide

If you need assistance:

❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site

pcsupport.toshiba.com

❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center

Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273

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

page 155 in this guide.

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Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Model: Satellite® E300 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.

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

NOTE

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.

ACCORDINGLY, 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.

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 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.

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

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

that may cause undesired operation.

Contact either:

❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center:

Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273

Industry Canada Requirement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

FCC requirements

The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems and is only applicable if your computer has a modem.

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, the information must be provided to the telephone company.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C.

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by the ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.

Telephone Company Procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

If Problems Arise

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advanced notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.

Fax Branding

The following information is only applicable if your computer has the capability to send and receive fax transmissions.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)

In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer.

Alarm Equipment

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment

1 NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.

This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this

NOTE

equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.

Wireless Interoperability

The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card 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), as defined

and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi

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

Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio

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

) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device.

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

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to

5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC 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.

The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802.11a radio device.

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 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 Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Regulatory Information

The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

NOTE

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device shall not be co-located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device.

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 this device.

L’ utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s’il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement.

The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit etre utilize a l’interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d’emission) est installe a l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.

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.

The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802.11a radio device.

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 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.

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.

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.

Pb, Hg, Cd

VCCI Class B Information

Modem Warning Notice

This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem.

Conformity Statement

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

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

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

Taiwan

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.

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.

(3)

(1) (2)

2.4DSOF4

(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)

(3)

2.4FH1

(4)

1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m.

4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to

NOTE

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

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.

The name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on the computer

Approved by both the JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT and the TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER

The following restrictions apply:

❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only.

Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices

The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all models.

Approved Country/Region for the Intel® Advanced-N + WiMAX™ 6250 Series

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the country/region in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Austria Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Cyprus Czech Republic

Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary India Ireland Italy Japan Jamaica Kazakhstan Korea Latvia Lithuania Luxemburg Malta Malaysia Mexico Netherlands Nicaragua Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Taiwan Ukraine United Kingdom USA

WiMAX™ connectivity requires a WiMAX™ enabled device and subscription to a WiMAX™ broadband service. WiMAX™ connectivity may require you to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost. Availability of WiMAX™ is limited, check with your service provider for details on availability and network limitations. Broadband performance and results may vary due to environment factors and other variables.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS: WiMAX™ connectivity requires a WiMAX™ enabled device and subscription to a WiMAX™ broadband service. WiMAX™ connectivity may require you to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost. Availability of WiMAX™ is limited, check with your service provider for details on availability and network limitations. Broadband performance and results may vary due to environment factors and other variables.

wireless WiMAX™ adapters are engineered, manufactured, tested,

Intel and quality checked to ensure that they meet all necessary local and governmental regulatory agency requirements for the regions that they are designated and/or marked to ship into. In many instances Intel to provide test data to prove regional and local compliance to regional and governmental regulations before certification or approval to use the product is granted. Intel's wireless WiMAX™ EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance (EMC).

These parameters include, without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage, channel scanning, and RF exposure.

is required

NOTE

For these reasons Intel® cannot permit any manipulation by third parties of the software provided in binary format with the wireless WiMAX™ adapters (e.g., the EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you use any patches, utilities, or code with the Intel have been manipulated by an unauthorized party (i.e., patches, utilities, or code (including open source code modifications) which have not been validated by Intel regulatory compliance of the products, (ii) Intel® will bear no liability, under any theory of liability for any issues associated with the modified products, including without limitation, claims under the warranty and/or issues arising from regulatory non-compliance, and (iii) Intel provide or be required to assist in providing support to any third parties for such modified products.

Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless WiMAX™ adapters to be "modules", and accordingly, condition system-level regulatory approval upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the antennas and system configuration do not cause the EMC and radio operation to be noncompliant.

), (i) you will be solely responsible for ensuring the

wireless WiMAX™ adapters that

will not

Approved Countries/Regions for the Wireless WAN (3G) module PA3759U-1MCM

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/ regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Canada USA

Wireless WAN and Your Health

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

Because Wireless WAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless WAN 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 WAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

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

services is perceived or identified as harmful.

TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this equipment, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA.

The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

The total radiated energy from all the antennas connected to the Wireless WAN adapter, the Bluetooth® module, and the Wireless LAN cards conforms to the FCC limit of the SAR (radio frequency exposure) requirement regarding 47 CFR Part 2 section 1093.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Antenna(s) used in 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user.

Regulatory Information

The TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.

CE Compliance

CE Compliance does not apply to systems with Wireless WAN (3G) modules installed.

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

Wireless WAN complies with RSS-129, RSS-133 Industry Canada.

L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l'interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence.

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to

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.

Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link 5100/5300 Series

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Andorra Argentina CNC:

533AN_HMW: “CNC C-6367” 533AN_MMW: “CNC C-6366” 512AN_HMW: “CNC C-6373”

512AN_MMW: “CNC C-6374” Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Bermuda Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria Caicos Islands Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Curacao, Netherlands

Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Egypt Estonia Falkland Islands Finland France French Guinea French Polynesia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Guadeloupe

Australia

Antilles

Guam Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxemburg Malawi Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico Monaco Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Oman Pakistan Panama

Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Réunion Romania Russia Saint Martin Saipan San Marino Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Tah it i Tai wa n Tu rk ey Turk Islands Ukraine UAE

(United Arab Emirates) United Kingdom Uruguay USA Vatican Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands Zimbabwe

Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW Series

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Canada USA

Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8188CE

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Albania Argentina Aruba (Netherlands) Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Canada CB report Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus

Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan - Jate Japan - Telec Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Nambia Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Rwanda Saint Vincent and the

Grenadines Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Uganda UAE (United Arab

Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Zimbabwe

Saudi Arabia Senegal

United Kingdom

Emirates)

Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link AR5B95 Series

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Albania Argentina CNC:

693 GI/2007

3655 GI/2007 Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Montenegro Mozambique Nambia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey UAE (United Arab

Australia

Emirates)

Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zimbabwe

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

België/ Belgique:

Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for

France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to 7 (2400 MHz and 2454

Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not

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, audessus 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.

procedure to follow. Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.

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

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,

Indoor Only

OO x

OO O

5250-5350 MHz

Channels: 52, 56, 60,

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 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. Ad-hoc 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.

Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8192E

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Mozambique Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Trinidad Turkey UAE (United Arab

Emirates) United Kingdom Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Zimbabwe

Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8191SE

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Finland France Ghana Germany Greece Herzegovina Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Mozambique Netherlands Antilles Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Trinidad Tunisia Turkey

UAE (United Arab Emirates)

Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Zimbabwe

Ukraine United Kingdom

Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan - Jate Japan - Teleco Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Mozambique Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia and Montenegro Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka

Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey Ukraine UAE (United Arab

Emirates) USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zimbabwe

United Kingdom Uruguay

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability

Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any

product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special

Interest Group.

❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The

Bluetooth Special Interest Group.

Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers.

Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your computer 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 computer. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/ computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices 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 Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth® wireless technology)

Bluetooth® Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the

countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada Chile China Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Korea Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK Uruguay USA Venezuela

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health

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

Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless 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 Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on 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 Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

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:

European Union (EU) and EFTA

This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly.

Canada — Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

Taiwan

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

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.

Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions

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.)

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.

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.

Trademarks

Satellite, 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.

Atheros is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the BD Association. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any

use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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

MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association.

Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. WiMAX is a trademark of the WiMAX Forum. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies.

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 non-commercial 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.

Computer Disposal Information

As part of Toshiba’s commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. For details, please visit

us.toshiba.com/green.

Contents

Introduction................................................................................ 40

This guide ...............................................................42

Safety icons ............................................................43

Other icons used...............................................43

Your computer’s features and specifications ....44

Other documentation ..............................................44

Service options .......................................................44

Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................................... 45

Selecting a place to work ........................................45

Setting up a work environment .........................45

Keeping yourself comfortable ...........................46

Precautions.......................................................46

Important information on your computer’s

Setting up your computer .......................................48

Connecting to a power source ................................49

Charging the main battery.......................................51

Using the computer for the first time......................52

Opening the display panel.................................52

cooling fan ..................................................48

Contents

Turning on the power .......................................53

Setting up your software...................................53

Registering your computer with Toshiba ................54

Adding optional external devices.............................54

Adding memory (optional)......................................54

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive ....................55

Recovering to out-of-box state

(recommended recovery method)...............56

Recovering without changing the internal

storage drive partitions ...............................58

Recovering to a custom size partition...............61

Creating recovery DVDs/media .........................63

Restoring from recovery DVDs/media...............66

Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ..........................67

Checking the internal storage drive operating

status................................................................69

Installing drivers and applications.....................69

Using the touch pad................................................70

Adjusting touch pad settings ............................73

Disabling or enabling the touch pad..................73

Using external display devices ................................74

Selecting video cables.......................................74

Connecting an HDMI™-compatible

television or display device .........................74

Connecting an external monitor or projector.....74

Directing the display output when you

turn on the computer ..................................75

Adjusting the quality of the external display......76

Using an external keyboard.....................................76

Using a mouse........................................................76

Connecting a printer ...............................................76

Setting up a printer ...........................................77

Turning off the computer ........................................78

Options for turning off the computer ................78

Using the Shut down command........................80

Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........82

Contents

Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................85

Closing the display panel ..................................88

Customizing your computer’s settings....................88

Caring for your computer........................................88

Cleaning the computer......................................88

Moving the computer........................................89

Using a computer lock ......................................89

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 90

Computing tips .......................................................90

Using the keyboard .................................................91

Character keys .................................................92

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................92

Function keys....................................................92

Special Windows® keys ...................................92

Backlit keyboard................................................93

Starting a program..................................................93

Starting a program from the Start menu...........93

Starting a program from Windows

Explorer ......................................................94

Starting a program using the Search

programs and files field ..............................95

Saving your work....................................................95

Printing your work ..................................................97

Backing up your work .............................................98

Restoring your work .........................................98

Using the optical disc drive.....................................99

Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies .........................99

Optical disc drive components........................101

Inserting an optical disc .................................101

Playing an audio CD........................................103

Playing optical media......................................103

Recording optical media .................................104

Removing a disc with the computer on...........104

Removing a disc with the computer off ..........105

Contents

Caring for optical discs ..................................105

Toshiba’s online resources ...................................105

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................106

Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................106

Running the computer on battery power ..............106

Battery Notice .................................................107

Power management ........................................108

Using additional batteries ...............................108

Charging batteries.................................................108

Charging the main battery...............................109

Charging the RTC battery................................109

Monitoring main battery power.............................110

Determining remaining battery power.............112

What to do when the main battery runs

low............................................................112

Setting battery notifications ............................113

Conserving battery power ..............................113

Power Plans....................................................114

Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan......................115

Changing the main battery ....................................116

Removing the battery from the computer .......116

Inserting a charged battery .............................118

Taking care of your battery ...................................119

Safety precautions ..........................................119

Maintaining your battery .................................120

Disposing of used batteries ..................................120

Traveling tips ........................................................122

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features...................123

Exploring the desktop ...........................................123

Finding your way around the desktop .............124

Setting up for communications.............................126

Connecting your computer to a network.........127

Exploring audio features .......................................127

Recording sounds...........................................127

Contents

Using external speakers or headphones..........128

Using the Web Camera .........................................128

Using the Memory card reader..............................129

Inserting memory media.................................130

Removing memory media...............................130

Chapter 5: Utilities.................................................................... 132

TOSHIBA Assist ....................................................133

Secure.............................................................134

Protect & Fix ...................................................135

Optimize..........................................................136

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator ........................137

TOSHIBA Application Installer...............................137

Setting passwords ................................................138

Using a supervisor password..........................138

Using a user password ...................................140

Deleting a user password................................140

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility.........................141

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility......................142

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ...........................143

Mouse Utility ........................................................144

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup.....................................145

TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ...........................................147

Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility..................147

USB Sleep and Charge ....................................147

Enabling USB Sleep and Charge .....................149

Power supply mode settings...........................149

TOSHIBA Button Support......................................150

TOSHIBA Accessibility ..........................................151

TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ...........................................152

TOSHIBA Service Station ......................................153

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor.................................153

Contents

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong....................................155

Problems that are easy to fix ................................155

Problems when you turn on the computer............156

The Windows® operating system is not

working...........................................................158

Using Startup options to fix problems ............159

Internet problems ...........................................160

The Windows® operating system can help

you............................................................160

Fixing a problem with Device Manager .................161

Checking device properties .............................161

Memory problems ................................................162

Power and the batteries ........................................162

Keyboard problems...............................................163

Display problems ..................................................164

Disk or storage drive problems.............................166

Error-checking ................................................166

Optical disc drive problems...................................167

Sound system problems .......................................170

Printer problems...................................................170

Wireless networking problems..............................171

DVD and BD operating problems ..........................172

Develop good computing habits ...........................173

Data and system configuration backup in

the Windows

operating system...............174

If you need further assistance...............................179

Before you contact Toshiba ............................179

Contacting Toshiba .........................................179

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites..........................180

Toshiba’s worldwide offices..................................181

Contents

Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards ................................. 183

Hot Key Cards .......................................................183

Using the Hot Key Cards .................................184

Hot key functions..................................................184

Internet ...........................................................185

Disabling or enabling the touch pad................185

Illumination.....................................................185

Optical disc drive ............................................185

Output (Display switch) .................................186

Display brightness ..........................................187

Disabling or enabling wireless devices............188

Keyboard hot key functions ...........................189

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors.......................... 190

Glossary.................................................................................... 191

Index.......................................................................................... 206

Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go.

Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR model you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR applies.

logo on the computer and the following information

qualified. If the

Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR to meet the latest ENERGY STAR efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.

To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active, so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the “Mobile Computing” section of the Toshiba User’s Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy.

Program and has designed this computer

guidelines for energy

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NOTE

According to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR

specifications will use between 30% and 60% less energy depending on how it is used. If all U.S. households and businesses replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR

qualified models, we would save more than $2 billion in energy costs each year and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to nearly 3 million cars.

If every computer purchased by businesses this year met the new ENERGY STAR

requirements, businesses would save more than $1.6 billion over the lifetime of those models. That is equivalent to lighting 840 million square feet of U.S. commercial building space each year.

During 2008, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR

, saved about $19 billion dollars on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 29 million vehicles.

Visit http://www.energystar.gov or

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

information regarding the ENERGY STAR

Program.

This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of 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.

NOTE

This guide

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This guide

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

pcsupport.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 pcsupport.toshiba.com.

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

❖ 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.

7. You can:

Safety icons

NOTE

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:

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Safety icons

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.

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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Other documentation

Your computer comes with the following documentation:

❖ An electronic version of the User’s Guide (this document) ❖ A Quick Start Card ❖ A Resource Guide ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come

with your system.

For accessory information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at

accessories.toshiba.com.

Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of optional 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 pcsupport.toshiba.com.

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

Goes Wrong” on page 155.

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.

The “Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort,” that is shipped with your computer, contains important safety information. Please read the safety instructions 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. Read the “Provide adequate ventilation” section in the “Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort” that is shipped with your computer.

Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

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

❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such

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

❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of

temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.

❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.

Keeping yourself comfortable

The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day.

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.

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.

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.

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Selecting a place to work

❖ 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.

Read the “Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort” that is shipped with your computer.

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, such as large stereo speakers. 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.

Getting Started

NOTE

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.

Read the “Provide adequate ventilation” section in the “Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort” that is shipped with your computer.

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 “Setting up your software” on page 53 before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and memory.

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

To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See “Connecting to a power source” on page 49.

Connecting to a power source

NOTE

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

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.

Getting Started

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 and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger 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 or charger.

AC adaptor

Power cord/cable

(Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor

AC adaptor cord

Getting Started

Connecting to a power source

To connect AC power to the computer:

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

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause 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.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer

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

The DC-IN 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.

Getting Started

NOTE

Charging the main battery

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

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

Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 116 for information on replacing the main battery.

Charging the main battery

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

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.

Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery.

TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot 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.

Getting Started

NOTE

Using the computer for the first time

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.

Opening the display panel

1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the

display panel.

2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle.

(Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel

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.

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.

Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen

technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the

NOTE

screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power.

Turning on the power

To turn on the computer:

1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you

plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready.

2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows

white.

Getting Started

Using the computer for the first time

(Sample Illustration) Turning on the power

The preinstalled operating system will load automatically.

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

Setting up your software

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

The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices.

Getting Started

NOTE

Registering your computer with Toshiba

The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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 either visiting the Toshiba Web site at

http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All

Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty.

To register online, you must be connected to the Internet.

Adding optional external devices

Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See “Setting up your software” on page 53.

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

❖ Add more memory (see “Adding memory (optional)” on

page 54)

❖ Connect a mouse (see “Using a mouse” on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see “Using an external

keyboard” on page 76)

❖ Connect an external monitor (see “Using external display

devices” on page 74)

❖ Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on page 76)

Adding memory (optional)

Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. Contact the location you purchased the computer at for more information on adding memory to your computer. Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of a memory module.

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

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Recover to out-of-box state

Recover to a custom size partition

Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions

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 recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. It is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media before using your system for the first time. See “Creating recovery

DVDs/media” on page 63 and “Restoring from recovery DVDs/media” on page 66.

This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method)

See “Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended

recovery method)” on page 56.

This option allows you to specify a custom size for the C: partition and then restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state. Note: With this option, any changes you made to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you may have created are deleted.

See “Recovering to a custom size partition” on page 61. This option recovers just your C: drive, leaving any other

partitions you may have created (for example, a D: drive) intact.

See “Recovering without changing the internal storage

drive partitions” on page 58.

NOTE

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly

recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor.

❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing

your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. See “Erasing the Internal Storage Drive” on page 67 for more information.

❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files,

applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any 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 backup program. For more information, see “Backing up your

work” on page 98.

Backup or another

Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)

Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see “Backing up your work” on

page 98.

During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor.

You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your computer’s internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see

“Restoring from recovery DVDs/media” on page 66.

To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your computer’s internal storage drive:

1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while

powering on the computer.

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is

executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue.

(Sample Image) Warning screen

4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a

process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next.

(Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen

NOTE

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Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.

Select Recover to out-of-box state.

(Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen

6 Click Next.

A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see “Backing up

your work” on page 98).

7 Click Next to begin the recovery.

When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered.

8 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.

Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions

Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the C: drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing

up your work” on page 98). If you have created other partitions

(for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any information on them will not be affected.

During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor.

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

You can recover the C: drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer’s internal storage drive or by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see “Restoring from

recovery DVDs/media” on page 66.

To recover using the utilities on your computer’s internal storage drive:

1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while

powering on the computer.

3 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is

executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue.

(Sample Image) Warning screen

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Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a

process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next.

(Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen

5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.

Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions.

(Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

NOTE

6 Click Next.

A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see

“Backing up your work” on page 98).

7 Click Next to begin the recovery.

When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: drive has been recovered.

8 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.

Recovering to a custom size partition

Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see “Backing up your work” on page 98.

Getting Started

During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor.

The “Recover to a custom size partition” option restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify the size for the C: partition. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your computer’s internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see “Restoring from recovery

DVDs/media” on page 66.

To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities on your computer’s internal storage drive:

1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while

powering on the computer.

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Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is

executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue.

(Sample Image) Warning screen

4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a

process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next.

(Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen

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Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.

Select Recover to a custom size partition.

(Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen

6 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field

to set the partition size.

7 Click Next.

A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see “Backing up

your work” on page 98).

8 Click Next to begin the recovery.

When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered.

9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.

Creating recovery DVDs/media

It is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media.

NOTE

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be restored from this media. Any files that you created are not backed up on the recovery DVDs/media. You will need to separately back up the files you created; for more information, see “Backing up your work” on

page 98.

When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. The amount of space required for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need for storing your system’s recovery files.

To create recovery DVDs/media:

1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery

Media Creator.

The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays.

(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box

2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down lists next to

“System Recovery Media” and “Application Discs,” depending on the type of external media you want to use.

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NOTE

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

You cannot store your system’s applications on the same drive or disc/disc set where the rest of the system recovery files are stored. For example, you will need to store the applications on one USB flash drive and the system recovery files on another USB flash drive. Or, store the applications on DVD and the system recovery files on a USB flash drive, or vice versa.

3 Check the Information area of the dialog box to determine the

number of DVDs you will need and/or the minimum amount of storage space required for copying your system’s recovery files to USB flash drive(s).

4 Do one of the following:

❖ If you are copying files to DVD, insert a blank DVD into

the optical disc drive.

❖ If you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a

USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer.

All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will be erased during the process of creating the recovery DVDs/media. Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media.

5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media

Creator utility dialog box.

6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process.

If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially (for example, “1 of 3,” “2 of 3,” etc.), so that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery.

For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps, see “Restoring from recovery DVDs/media” on

page 66.

Getting Started

NOTE

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

Restoring from recovery DVDs/media

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 98).

During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor.

If you have created recovery DVDs/media for your system, you can restore your system from such media, 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 DVDs/media. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see “Creating recovery DVDs/media” on page 63.

With recovery media, you can:

❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) ❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions ❖ Recover to a custom size partition

For more information on these options, see “Recovering the

Internal Storage Drive” on page 55.

When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any 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 For more information, see “Backing up your work” on page 98.

To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media:

1 Shut down and turn off your computer. 2 Do one of the following:

Backup or another backup program.

❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery

DVD into your optical disc drive.

❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the

USB flash drive to your computer.

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NOTE

Erasing the Internal Storage Drive

3 Turn on your computer. When the initial screen displays, press

F12.

The boot menu displays.

4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash

option, depending on which type of media you are using, and then press

5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is

executed all data on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue.

6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a

Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next.

7 Select one of the following options:

❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery

method)—If you want to recover the original factory image

Enter.

❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions—If

you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions you have created intact

❖ Recover to a custom size partition—If you want to

recover the C: drive to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Note: This option deletes all other partitions from the drive.

8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery

process. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating

that the drive has been recovered.

9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.

Erasing the Internal Storage Drive

Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive.

If you want to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive. For more information, see “Recovering the Internal Storage Drive” on page 55.

Getting Started

Erasing the Internal Storage Drive

To delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive:

1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage

drive or on your recovery DVDs/media.

❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal

storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Ye s to continue.

❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery

DVDs/media: Turn off your computer. Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to your computer, and then power on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press select the DVD or USB Flash option on the boot menu, depending on which type of media you are using, and then press

Enter. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then

click Next.

F12. Using the arrow keys,

2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk

screen:

❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk—This

option deletes all of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive.

❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the

hard disk—This option deletes all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of your internal storage drive.

(Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen

Getting Started

Checking the internal storage drive operating status

4 Click Next.

A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you have saved your work to external media (see “Backing up your

work” on page 98) and created recovery DVDs/media (see “Creating recovery DVDs/media” on page 63) before

proceeding.

5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive.

When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that the internal storage drive has been erased.

6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.

Checking the internal storage drive operating status

After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows:

1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to

display its status in the lower portion of the screen.

Installing drivers and applications

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

To reinstall drivers and applications:

1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshi ba , and then TOSHIBA

Application Installer.

2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation

process.

Getting Started

NOTE

Using the touch pad

Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications.

You can use the touch pad (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 ❖ 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

Touch pad

Primary control button

(Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons

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

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

Secondary control button

Getting Started

Using the touch pad

To: Do the following: Example:

Move the on-screen pointer

Select an item

Open or activate an item

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

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

1 Move the pointer to the item you want to

select.

2 Do one of the following:

❖ Tap the touch pad once

❖

Press and release the primary (left-hand) control button

1 Move the pointer to the item you want to

open/activate.

2 Do one of the following:

❖ Tap the touch pad twice in rapid

succession

❖ Press and release the primary

control button twice in rapid succession

(Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right

(Sample Illustration) Tap once to select

(Sample Illustration) Tap twice to open

Right-click an item

Scroll vertically

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.

Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance.

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

(Sample Illustration) Vertical scrolling active area

Getting Started

Using the touch pad

To: Do the following: Example:

Scroll horizontally

Scroll continuously (Circular scrolling)

Slide your finger along the bottom edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance.

1 Begin scrolling vertically or horizontally

by sliding your finger along the right or bottom edge of the touch pad as described above.

2 Without lifting your finger from the

touch pad, start moving your finger in a circular motion on the touch pad.

3 To scroll in the opposite direction,

reverse the direction of the circular motion.

4 To stop scrolling, lift your finger off of

the touch pad.

To enable circular scrolling, click on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Click the Device Settings tab and then click on Settings. Double-click on and then double-click on

Scrolling. Enable Circular Motion scrolling

and click OK.

One-Finger

Scrolling

(Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area

(Sample Illustration) Circular scrolling (vertically)

(Sample Illustration) Circular scrolling (horizontally)

Zoom in/out To zoom in:

To zoom out:

Place two fingers close together on

❖

the touch pad and then slide them apart.

Place two fingers slightly apart on

❖

the touch pad and then slide them together.

(Sample Illustration) Zooming in

(Sample Illustration) Zooming out

Adjusting touch pad settings

NOTE

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 touch pad. You may be inadvertently brushing the

touch pad with the heel of your hand as you type. Also,

accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an

item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may

be replaced by the next character you type.

❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond

to touch or button presses while you type. See “Disabling or

enabling the touch pad” on page 73.

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Using the touch pad

❖ Disable the tapping feature. If you disable tapping only, you

can still use the touch pad’s control buttons and move the

pointer by sliding your finger on the touch pad.

❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that it is less

responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure.

Touch pad setting options vary by computer model. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit

www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase “Mouse pointer

jumps around as you type” into the Search field.

Disabling or enabling the touch pad

The touch pad is enabled by default. To enable/disable the touch pad, press

touch pad” on page 185.

F2. For more information, see “Disabling or enabling the

Alternately, you can disable only the tapping feature. If you disable tapping only, you can still use the touch pad’s control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the touch pad. To disable tapping only, use the Mouse Properties option in the Windows Control Panel.

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Using external display devices

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

❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device

via the HDMI™ Out port*

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

HDMI™ Out port RGB (Monitor) port

(Sample Illustration) Video ports

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 will automatically detect the external display device.

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 do this:

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.

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Using external display devices

4 Turn on the external device.

Your computer will automatically detect the external display

device.

In the future you can change the display settings by pressing F5, 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.

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

The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (

❖ Press

Briefly pause each time you press the

the display to change.

This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order

(the last two options are available if an external monitor is

connected):

❖ Built-in display only

❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously

❖ External monitor only

❖ TV (or other external video device) only

❖ External monitor and TV simultaneously

❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device)

❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop)

F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect.

simultaneously

F5):

F5 key to allow time for

❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop)

❖ External monitor and TV (extended desktop)

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NOTE

Using an external keyboard

❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display

and external monitor when using extended desktop

(Sample Image) Display options window

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.

Using an external keyboard

If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer’s USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards.

Using a mouse

You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’s built-in touch pad. You can use a USB-compatible mouse.

Connecting a printer

Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly.

Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printer.

You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation.

To make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store.

If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may

NOTE

automatically recognize the printer; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions.

TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation.

If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 77.

To connect a printer to your computer:

1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the

other end to one of the computer’s USB ports.

2 Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet.

Setting up a printer

Getting Started

Connecting a printer

Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure.

If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for the first time. You only need to set up the printer once.

1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then

under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer.

The Add Printer Wizard appears.

(Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer.

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Turning off the computer

Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose 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.

It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while.

If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.

Options for turning off the computer

Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages.

❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will not be

using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer.

You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer’s internal hardware (such as memory).

TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off.

If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.

❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings,

and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off.

Hibernation mode

Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely.

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Turning off the computer

Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:

❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery

power.

❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage

drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges.

❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less

main battery power than restarting after turning off the

computer using the Shut down command.

❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and

consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep.

❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in

which you left it, including all open programs and files you

were using. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see

“Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 82.

Sleep mode

The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep 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.

After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer.

Factors to consider when choosing Sleep:

❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery

power.

❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will

lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the

computer is in Sleep mode.

❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main

battery power than restarting after turning off the computer

using the Hibernation or Shut down commands.

operating system may save any open documents and

❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in

which you left it, including all open programs and files you

were using.

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Turning off the computer

❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will

try to enter Hibernation mode.

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

For information on using Sleep, see “Using and configuring Sleep

mode” on page 85.

Using the Shut down command

The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer.

To turn off your computer using the Shut down command:

1 Click Start.

Start button

(Sample Image) Shut down button

2 Click the Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the

Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the

operating system, and then turns off.

Shut down button

Turning off the computer more quickly

You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button. To use this method, you first need to activate it using the Power

Options feature. By default, pressing your computer’s power button puts the computer into Sleep mode.

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then

Power Options.

The Power Options window appears.

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Turning off the computer

2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be

customized.

The Edit Plan Settings window appears.

(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen

3 Click Change advanced power settings.

The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window

appears.

4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that

you can configure.

(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen

5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists.

NOTE

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Turning off the computer

These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power.

❖ Lid close action

Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel.

❖ Power button action

Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button.

6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK.

Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set.

Restarting your computer

To start the computer up again, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white.

If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.

Using and configuring Hibernation mode

To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command:

1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Shut down

button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu.

Hibernate

Start button

(Sample Image) Shut down menu

Arrow

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Turning off the computer

2 Click Hibernate in the pop-up menu.

The computer saves the state of all open programs and files,

turns off the display, and then turns off.

Configuring Hibernation mode options

You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode.

To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature.

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then

Power Options.

The Power Options window appears.

2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be

customized.

The Edit Plan Settings window appears.

(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen

3 Click Change advanced power settings.

The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window

appears.

NOTE

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Turning off the computer

4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that

you can configure.

(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen

5 Select Hibernate for the options you want.

These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power.

❖ Lid close action

Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel.

❖ Power button action

Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button.

6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK.

Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set.

Starting again from Hibernation mode

To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using.

If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.

Using and configuring Sleep mode

To turn off the computer using the Sleep command:

1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Shut down

button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu.

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Turning off the computer

Sleep

Start button

(Sample Image) Shut down menu

2 Click Sleep in the pop-up menu.

The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to

the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power

mode. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer

is in Sleep mode.

Arrow

Configuring Sleep mode options

You can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode.

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Turning off the computer

To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature.

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then

Power Options.

The Power Options window appears.

2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be

customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears.

(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen

3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters

Sleep mode:

❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired

amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories.

❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep

mode, select Never.

4 Click Change advanced power settings.

The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears.

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NOTE

Turning off the computer

5 Double-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that

you can configure.

(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen

6 Select Sleep for the options you want.

These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power.

❖ Lid close action

Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel.

❖ Power button action

Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button.

7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK.

Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set.

Getting Started

NOTE

Customizing your computer’s settings

Starting again from Sleep mode

To start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using.

If you place the computer in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.

Closing the display panel

After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer.

Customizing your computer’s settings

There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. 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 114. There are additional custom settings you can choose. See “Utilities” on

page 132.

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 119.

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 and optical disc drive indicator lights stop 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.

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.

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Caring for your computer

(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

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 95 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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Using the keyboard

❖ 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 174.

❖ 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.

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

Using the keyboard

Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows functionality of a full-size keyboard.

operating system shut down normally, details such as

keys, providing all the

(Sample Illustration) Keyboard

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Using the keyboard

Character keys

Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that:

❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing

over an area of the page.

❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not

interchangeable.

❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not

interchangeable.

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

(Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

The

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the

program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation.

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. Function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see “Hot key

functions” on page 184.

Special Windows® keys

Windows

key

(Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys

Application key

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NOTE

Starting a program

Your computer’s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows

❖ Windows ❖ Application key—Has a similar function as the secondary

mouse button

Backlit keyboard

Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Auto, 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 using the

Fn + Z hot key.

Starting a program

The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows

key—Opens the Start menu

Explorer.

If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options. You can:

❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows

Explorer to locate the program file

❖ Use the Search programs and files field in the Start menu

The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu, Windows

Explorer, and the Search programs and files

field.

Starting a program from the Start menu

When you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu. To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the Windows

1 Click Start, and then All Programs.

WordPad program as an example:

The Windows

operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. If your program is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with step 2.

If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up. You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list.

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Starting a program

2 Click the program group, in this example, Accessories.

The Accessories menu is displayed.

3 Click the program, in this example, WordPad.

WordPad opens. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right

corner of the program’s window.

Starting a program from Windows® Explorer

If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it

from Windows

Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer’s contents as a hierarchy or “tree.” You can easily see the contents of each drive and folder on your computer. To use this method, you should know the file name and location of the program’s executable file (this file ends with .exe).

This example opens WordPad using Windows

Explorer.

If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up. You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list.

1 Click the Windows Explorer icon on the taskbar. 2 In the left part of the window, double-click Computer to

expand the window.

3 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in “(C:).” 4 In the right part of the window, double-click the folder

containing the program, in this case Program Files. Windows

Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files

folder on the right side of the window.

5 In the right part of the window, double-click Windows NT. 6 In the right part of the window, double-click Accessories.

Windows folder on the right side of the window.

7 In the right part of the window, double-click wordpad.

The operating system opens WordPad. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right

corner of the program’s window.

Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories

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Saving your work

Starting a program using the Search programs and files field

This example uses the Start menu’s Search programs and files field to start WordPad:

1 Click Start to display the Start menu.

The Search programs and files field appears at the bottom of the Start menu.

Search programs and files field

(Sample Image) Search programs and files field in Start menu

2 Start typing the program’s name (

programs and files field. As you type, all matching files and programs are displayed in a

separate window.

3 In the search results window, click WordPad under Programs.

Saving 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.

When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands, your work should be there when you resume.

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

wordpad) in the Search

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Saving your work

Saving files

1 Click on the arrow in the upper-left corner of your

Windows and then click Save.

If you are working with a document that already has a file name, this is all you need to do. If you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box.

Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name.

-based application to display the drop-down menu,

(Sample Image) Save As dialog box

2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be

stored.

3 Type a file name, then click Save.

File names

The Windows® operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters.

You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters: \ / ? : * " > < |. File names are not case-sensitive.

Using a file extension

Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, Microsoft Any file name with an extension of “.doc/.docx” is assumed to be a

Word saves files with a .doc/.docx extension.

Microsoft® Word file. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly.

TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. For information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help.

Printing your work

Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 77.

HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to set up the Windows additional printer(s).

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Printing your work

operating system to run with the

To print a file:

1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 Click on the arrow in the upper-left corner of your

Windows and then click Print.

The program displays a Print dialog box.

-based application to display the drop-down menu,

(Sample Image) Print dialog box

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Backing up your work

3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages

and number of copies to print.

4 Click Print.

Backing up your work

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 CDs, DVDs, external storage media, or to a network, if available.

To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft Backup 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 176.

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 high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive.

Windows®

Restoring your work

To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in the Windows Restore program. Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files.

Backup and

(Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen

TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program

NOTE

prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the internal storage drive. Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file.

Using the optical disc drive

Optical storage is a popular medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs or Blu-ray Discs™ (DVDs or BDs) 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) for DVD-ROMs or BD-ROMs, depending on the type of drive. If you play a DVD or BD from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region. 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 and BDs from that last region. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes.

Learning the Basics

Using the optical disc drive

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

When viewing DVD and BD movies use the DVD or BD player software that came with your computer.

Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies

(Available on certain models.)

Your system may come with a Blu-ray Disc™ drive. Due to differences between High Definition and previous viewing capabilities, consider the following:

❖ Use an HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection)

HDMI™ cable to view High Definition content via your Blu-ray Disc™ drive on an external monitor or television. The external monitor or television must support HDMI™.

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NOTE

Learning the Basics

Using the optical disc drive

❖ Some Blu-ray Disc™ movies have online content that can be

accessed from the disc. To view this content, your computer must be connected to the Internet.

❖ While viewing online content, your system may not view it in

High Definition on an external monitor, even though your display setting is set to simultaneous. This is due to the lower resolution used in the simultaneous setting. For more information on your computer’s display settings, see

“Directing the display output when you turn on the computer” on page 75.

❖ When an HDMI™ cable is used to send a High Definition

signal to an external monitor the audio signal is automatically sent with the video signal. If you want to change the destination of the audio signal, use the Sound properties in the Control Panel.

(Sample Image) Sound properties window

❖ If you want to use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers

tab and click Set Default.

❖ Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate within the

Blu-ray Disc™ player console.

Use of the touch pad or a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player.

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