Toshiba L40 User Manual

User’s Manual

L40 Series

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Copyright

Disclaimer

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© 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright law,
this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written
permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the
use of the information contained herein.

TOSHIBA L40 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

First edition August 2007
Ownership and copyright of works including, but not limited to music, video

computer programs, databases are protected by copyright laws. These
copyrighted materials may be copied for private use at home only. If,
beyond the limitation above, you copy (including to transform data formats)
or modify these materials, transfer them or distribute them via the Internet
without approval of copyright owners, you may be subject to claims for
compensation for damage or criminal penalities, or both, due to
infringements of copyrights or personal rights. Remember to observe the
copyright laws when you use this product to copy the copyrighted works or
perform other actions.

Note that you may infringe the owner’s rights protected by the copyright
laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (such as Wide mode,
and Wide Zoom mode) of this product to display enlarged images/video at
coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these to the
public.

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the L40 Series
Portable Personal Computers at the time of this manual’s production.
However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change
without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly
or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer
and the manual.

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of International Business Machines Corporation. Celeron, Intel, Intel
SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

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Microsoft Corporation.

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Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.

iLINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used

in this manual.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

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

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

CE compliance

This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2004/108/EC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the
supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC in case of implemented
telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
for the supplied power adapter.

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Following information is only for EU-member states:

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

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

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Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction

Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.

The optical drive that is used in this computer is equipped with a laser
device. A classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the
surface of the drive.

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

The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive
complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of
manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the
United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food
and Drug Administration.

In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement
pursuant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product.

Depending on the model, the computer is equipped with one of the optical
drives mentioned on the next pages.

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TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology Korea Corporation

CD-RW/DVD-ROM TS-L462D

■ The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure

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

■ Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

enclosure.

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Pioneer

DVD Super Multi DVR-K17

■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

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

■ Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

enclosure.

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Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.

DVD Super Multi GSA-T20N

■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

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

■ Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

enclosure.

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Panasonic

CD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA770

■ The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure

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

■ Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

enclosure.

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Panasonic

DVD Super Multi UJ-850U

■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

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

■ Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

enclosure.

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International Precautions

Modem warning notice

Conformity Statement

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

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

In case problems arise, you should contact your equipment supplier
immediately.

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CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser
system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT." To use this model properly, read the
manual carefully and keep it for your future
reference. In case of any trouble with this model,
contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service
center.

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

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.

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Network Compatibility Statement

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

Germany ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010

and DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14, 17

Greece ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04

Portugal ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and P03, 04,

Spain ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01

Switzerland ATAAB AN002

Norway ATAAB AN002, 005, 007 and NO 01, 02

All other
countries/regions

Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network.
Refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.

The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific
function on specific national networks can be given.

08, 10

ATAAB AN003, 004

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General Precautions

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

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

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Creating a computer-friendly environment

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

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

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.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains
information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists
that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3: Getting Started,
also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that
can help reduce physical stress.

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Heat injury

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

material could become damaged.

Pressure or impact damage

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

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PC Card overheating

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

Mobile phones

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

Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

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

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 L40 Series Features

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

Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Utilities and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

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

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

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

Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Keyboard Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Optical Disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

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Chapter 3 Getting Started

Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

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

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

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

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

System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product

Recovery disc (provided with some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

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Chapter 4

Basic Operations

Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Using the internal modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Using optical disc drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive

supporting double layer disc recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

TOSHIBA Disc Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

Setting up more than one display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

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

F1 ... F12 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Keypad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

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

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

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

Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Power-up modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Panel power off/on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

System automatic Sleep/Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Chapter 7 Optional Devices

Express Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Additional battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Additional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

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Chapter 8

Troubleshooting

Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

Chapter 9 Disclaimers

CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Memory (Main System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

HDD Drive Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Non-applicable Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Copy Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

LCD Brightness and Eye Strain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Display Modes

Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix D If your computer is stolen

Glossary

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the L40 Series computer! This
powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability,
including multimedia devices. It is designed to provide years of reliable,
high-performance computing.

This manual gives information on setting up and using your L40 Series
computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your
computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and
troubleshooting.

If you are a new user of computers or if you are new to portable computing,
read the L40 Series Features and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize
yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices.
Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your
computer.

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

features section of the L40 Series Features, to learn about features that are

unique to the computer.

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Manual contents

This manual contains information on various components of the computer
and how to use them.

Chapter 1, L40 Series Features. This chapter identifies the computer’s
special features, utilities, and options.

Chapter 2, The Grand Tour. This chapter identifies the various components
of the computer. Become familiar with the components before you operate
the computer.

Chapter 3, Getting Started. This chapter provides the basic information to
get you started on using the computer.

Chapter 4, Basic Operations. This chapter provides information on using
the computer’s components.

Chapter 5, The Keyboard. This chapter describes special keyboard
functions including the keypad overlay and hotkeys.

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Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. This chapter gives details on the
computer’s power resources.

Chapter 7, Optional Devices. This chapter describes the optional hardware
available.

Chapter 8, Troubleshooting. This chapter provides probable solutions to
problems that you may encounter in using the computer.

Chapter 9, Disclaimers. This chapter provides Disclaimer(s) information
applicable to the computer.

The Appendices provides additional information that you may use as
reference.

The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of
acronyms used in the text.

Conventions

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

Abbreviations

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

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Icons

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

Keys

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

Key operation

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

DISKCOPY A: B: When procedures require an action such as

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

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Display

Names of windows or icons or text generated by
the computer that appears on its display screen is

ABC

presented in the type face you see to the left.

Messages

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

WARNING/CAUTION: Information to prevent injury to yourself, or to
prevent damage to components when trying to complete a task.

NOTE: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

Terminology

This term is defined in this document as follows:

Start The word "Start" refers to the button in

Microsoft

®

Windows Vista®.

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Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for
future use. Check to make sure you have all the following items:

Hardware

■ L40 Series Portable Personal Computer

■ Universal AC Adapter and Power Cord

■ Modular cable for modem (provided with some models)

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Software

The following Windows operating system and utility software are
preinstalled.

■ Microsoft

■ TOSHIBA DVD Player

■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■ TOSHIBA Assist

■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator

■ TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer

■ Ulead DVD MovieFactory

■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities

■ TOSHIBA Accessibility

■ Online Manual

The system may not function properly if you use drivers that are not
preinstalled or distributed by TOSHIBA.

SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are packaged into
TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities. When uninstalling the SD utilities, click

Start  Control Panel  Uninstall a program, and select TOSHIBA SD
Memory Utilities.

®

Windows Vista

®

®

for TOSHIBA

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Documentation and Backup Media

■ Your computer's documentation:

■ L40 Series Personal Computer User’s Manual

■ L40 Series Quickstart

■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

■ Microsoft

■ Warranty Information

■ Product Recovery DVD-ROM (provided with some models)

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

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®

Windows Vista® Quick Start Guide

L40 Series Features

This chapter identifies the computer’s special features, options, and
accessories.

Basic features are described in a separate pamphlet.

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

Features

For the configuration details on your purchased model, visit your region’s
TOSHIBA website.

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Chapter 1

Processor

Depending on the model:
Visit your region’s TOSHIBA website for the configuration details of the

model that you have purchased.

Disclaimer (CPU)

For more details about the CPU disclaimer, refer to the Disclaimers section
in Chapter 9.

Chipset

®

■ Mobile Intel

■ Realtek ALC660-VD-GR

■ RICOH R5C847 for Multiple Digital Media

Card Slot.

■ Realtek 8100CL for 10/100Mbps LAN

controller

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GL960 Express Chipset

L40 Series Features

Main Memory

The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system
memory for graphics performance and may reduce the amount of system
memory available for other computing activities. The amount of system
memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics
system, applications utilized, system memory size and other factors.

■ 2 × SODIMM socket for expansion up to 2GB

(Two pieces 1GB)

■ SODIMM Capacity: 512MB, 1024MB,

2048MB

■ Dual channel support

BIOS

■ 1024KB Flash ROM for system BIOS

■ Suspend to memory or hard disk drive

■ Hardware password protection

■ Various Hotkey functions for system control

■ Complete ACPI 2.0 functionality

Power

Battery Pack 6-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with 43.2 Wh

capacity (10.8V/4000mAH)
Approximately 12 hours or longer charging time to

100% battery capacity with system switched on.
Approximately 4 hours charge time to 100%

battery capacity with system switched off.
Approximately 2 days discharging time in Sleep

mode for the 6-cell battery.
Discharge time in shutdown mode is

approximately one (1) month.

Disclaimer (Battery Life)

For more information on the Disclaimer about Battery Life, refer to the

Disclaimers section in Chapter 9.

RTC Battery The computer has an internal battery to back up

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its Real Time Clock (RTC), calendar, and setup
information. This battery will last for at least one
month without external power source.

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AC adapter The universal AC adapter provides power to the

system and recharges the batteries when they
are low. It comes with a detachable power cord.

TouchPad

A TouchPad and control buttons in the palm rest
enable control of the on-screen pointer.

Display (LCD)

15.4" WXGA TFT screen with a resolution of
1280 horizontal × 800 vertical pixels

Disclaimer (LCD)

For more information on the Disclaimer about LCD, refer to the Disclaimers
section in Chapter 9.

Graphics controller Mobile Intel

graphics controller
The graphics controller maximizes display

performance. Refer to Display Modes section in
Appendix B for more information.

®

GL960 Express Chips Embedded

Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")

For more information on the Disclaimer regarding Graphic Processor Unit
("GPU"), refer to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 9.

Disks

Fixed hard disk Depending on the model purchased, one of the

following drives will be installed:

60.0 billion bytes (55.88GB)

80.0 billion bytes (74.51GB)

120.0 billion bytes (111.76GB)

160.0 billion bytes (149.01GB)

9.5mm/2.5" hard disk drive support

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Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity)

For more information on the Disclaimer regarding HDD Drive Capacity,
refer to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 9.

CD-RW/DVD-ROM
drive

Some models are equipped with a full-size
CDRW/DVD-ROM module that lets you record
data to rewritable CD/CD-RWs as well as run
either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs
without using an adapter. It reads DVD-ROMs at
maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum
24 speed. It writes CD-Rs at up to 24 speed,
CDRWs at up to 24 speed. This drive supports
the following formats:

■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video

■ CD-R ■ CD-RW

■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text

■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)

■ CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2

■ CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2)

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

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DVD Super Multi drive
with double layer disc
recording support

Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD
Super Multi drive module with double layer
support that lets you record data to rewritable CD/
DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm
(3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adapter. It
reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and
CDROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-Rs
at up to 24 speed, CD-RWs at up to 16 speed,
DVDRs at maximum 8 speed, DVD-RWs at
maximum 6 speed, DVD+RWs at maximum
8 speed, DVD+Rs at maximum 8 speed, DVD+R
(double layer) at maximum 4 speed, DVD-R (dual
layer) at maximum 4 speed, and DVD-RAM at
maximum 5 speed. This drive supports the same
formats as the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive plus the
following:

■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video

■ DVD-R ■ DVD-RW

■ DVD+R ■ DVD+RW

■ DVD-RAM ■ DVD+R (double layer)

■ DVD-R (dual layer)

■ CD-R ■ CD-RW

■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text

■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)

■ CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2

■ CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2)

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

Computers in this series can be configured with multiple types of optical
disc drive. For more information on the optical disc drives available, talk to
your dealer.

Slots (depending on configuration)

Express Card

Multiple Digital Media
Card Reader (SD/
SDHC/MMC/MS/
MS Pro/xD)

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Lets you easily transfer data from five different
types of common multimedia memory card used
in a variety of devices, such as PDAs and digital
cameras.

Ports

L40 Series Features

External monitor 15-pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B

Universal Serial Bus The computer has 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB)

compatible functions.

ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard,
which enables data transfer speeds more than
40 times faster than USB 1.1 (which this
computer also supports).

Multimedia

Sound system The integrated Windows compatible sound

Headphone jack A standard 3.5mm stereo jack for connecting to

Microphone jack A standard 3.5mm mini microphone jack enables

system provides support for internal speakers as
well as jacks for external microphones and
headphones.

external headphones or speakers.

connection of monaural microphone input.

Communications (depending on configuration)

Modem Some computers in this series are equipped with

Modem functionality.
The internal modem provides capability for data

and fax communication. It supports the V.90 or
V.92 standards depending on the region and
provides a modem jack for connection to a
telephone line. The speed of data and fax transfer
depends on the analog telephone line conditions.

LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet

LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 Mbps 100BASE-TX).

Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with

a wireless LAN mini Card that is compatible with
other systems that support the 802.11 b/g and the

802.11 a/b/g wireless communications standards.
It offers frequency selection between 2.4GHz or
5GHz and allows roaming over multiple channels.

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Security

Security Lock Slot

Special features

Hotkeys Key combinations that let you quickly modify the

Display Automatic
Power off

Hard Disk Drive
Automatic Power Off

System Automatic
Sleep/Hibernation

Keypad Overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.

Power-on Password There are levels of password security:

Battery Save Mode This feature lets you save the battery’s power.

Instant Security A specific hot key function locks the system

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Power-on password protection
Two level password architecture

Receives an optional security lock in order to
anchor the computer to a desk or other large,
heavy object.

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

This feature automatically turns off the internal
display when there is no input from the keyboard
or pointing device for a specified time. Power is
restored when any key is pressed or when there
is input from a pointing device. You can specify
the time in the Power Options.

This feature automatically turns off the hard disk
drive when it is not accessed for a specified time.
Power is restored when the hard disk is
accessed. You can specify the time in the Power
Options.

This feature automatically places the system into
either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when
there is no input or hardware access for a
specified time. You can specify the time and
select either System Sleep or System Hibernate
in the Power Options.

Supervisor and User. These security levels can
prevent unauthorized access to your computer.

You can specify the level of system power
management in the Power Options.

ensuring data security.

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L40 Series Features

Panel Power Off/On This feature turns off the computer when the

Low Battery
Automatic
Hibernation

Hibernation This feature lets you turn off your computer

Sleep In Sleep Mode, the system’s power remains on,

■ Before entering Sleep mode, make sure to save your data.

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

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

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

Data in memory will be lost.

display panel is closed and turns it back on when
the panel is opened. You can specify the setting in
the Power Options.

When battery power is exhausted to the point that
computer operation cannot be continued, the
system automatically enters Hibernation Mode
and shuts itself down. You can specify the setting
in the Power Options.

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

but the processor and all other devices are
effectively in ‘sleep mode’. When the computer is
in Sleep Mode, the Power LED flashes amber.
The computer enters Sleep Mode regardless of
the Hibernate Mode setting.

Utilities and Applications

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

TOSHIBA Assist This is a graphical user interface that provides

easy access to help and services.

TOSHIBA DVD Player This is used to play DVD Video media through an

on-screen interface and functions.

Frame dropping, audio skipping, or out-of-synch audio and video may
occur during playback of some DVD Video titles. Make sure to connect the
computer’s AC adapter when playing a DVD video. Power-saving features
may interfere with smooth playback.

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TOSHIBA ConfigFree This is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of

communication devices and network connections.
ConfigFree also allows you to find communication
problems and create profiles for easy switching
between location and communication networks.

To start ConfigFree, click Start  All Programs 

TOSHIBA  Networking  ConfigFree.

TOSHIBA Disc
Creator

You can create discs in several formats including
audio CDs that can be played on a standard
stereo CD player and data discs to store the files
and folders on your hard disk drive. This software
can be used on a model with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM
drive or a DVD Super Multi drive.

CD/DVD Drive
Acoustic Silencer

This utility allows you to configure the read speed
of optical drive. You can either configure Normal
Mode, which operates the drive at its maximum
speed for quick data access, or Quiet Mode,
which runs at single speed for CD audio and
which can lessen operational noise. It is
ineffective in DVD.

Ulead DVD
MovieFactory

®

for

You can edit a digital video and make a
Video-DVD.

TOSHIBA

(depending on
configuration)

Windows Mobility
Center

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

■ Lock Computer:

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

■ TOSHIBA Assist:

This can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist if
it is already installed in your computer.

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Options

L40 Series Features

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

Memory Modules Two memory module can be installed in this

computer.

Use only PC5300* compatible DDRII memory modules. See your
TOSHIBA dealer for details.

* The availability of DDRII depends on the model you purchased.

Battery Pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from

AC adapter If you use your computer at more than one site

USB Floppy Disk
Drive

your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or a
replacement.

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

Lets you attach a floppy disk drive to your
computer by means of a USB cable.

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The Grand Tour

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

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

Front with the display closed

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

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Chapter 2

2 3

1

54

1. Power LED

2. Battery LED

3. Hard Disk Drive LED

* The availability of this feature is dependent on the model you purchased.

Power LED In normal operating mode, the Power LED is

green. If the system is in Sleep Mode the LED will
flash amber, while the LED will be off when the
computer is turned off or is in Hibernation Mode.

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4. Wireless Communication Switch*

5. Wireless Communication LED*

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Right side

Battery LED The Battery LED indicates the battery’s current

charge/discharge status. It lights green when the
battery is fully charged. It lights amber while the
battery is being charged from the AC adapter. It
flashes amber when the battery capacity is low.

Hard Disk Drive LED The Hard Disk Drive LED indicates that the hard

disk drive is being accessed. Every time your
computer runs a program, opens a file, or
performs some other function in which it must
access the hard disk drive, this light will go on.

Wireless
Communication
Switch*

The wireless communication switch turns on the
wireless networking transceiver. The Wireless
Communication LED beside it indicates that
wireless networking is turned on.

Wireless
Communication LED*

Indicates whether the wireless LAN is active or
not.

The following figure shows the computer's right side.

1

2 3 4 5

1. Headphone Jack

2. Microphone Jack

3. USB Port

4. Multiple Digital Media Card Slot
Access LED* and Multiple Digital
Media Card Slot*

5. Express Card Slot

* The availability of this feature is dependent on the model you purchased.

Headphone Jack The headphone jack lets you connect stereo

headphones or other audio-output devices such
as external speakers. Connecting headphones or
other devices to this jack automatically disables
the internal speakers.

Microphone Jack The standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack

enables connection of a three conductive type
mini-jack for a monaural microphone.

Universal Serial Bus
(USB) Port

The Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 and 1.1
compatible) ports enable USB-equipped devices
such as keyboards, mice, hard drives, scanners,
and printers to be connected to the computer.

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/

Left side

Multiple Digital Media
Card Slot Access LED

Multiple Digital Media
Card Slot

The Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Access LED
illuminates when the card in the slot is in use.

The Multiple Digital Media Card Slot allows you to
use media cards from digital still cameras and
other various forms of portable information
equipment.

The green LED near the media card reader connector flashes when the
system accesses the media card.

Express Card Slot The Express card allows you to install an

additional Express Card.

The following figure shows the computer's left side.

1 2

1. Optical Disc Drive 2. Optical Disc Drive LED

Optical Disc Drive The computer is configured with a full-size optical

disc drive module that lets you run either 12cm
(4.72") or 8cm (3.15") discs without using an
adapter. See the Drives section in this chapter for
technical specifications on each drive and
Chapter 4: Basic Operations, for information on
using the drive and caring for discs.

Optical Disc Drive
LED

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This indicator lets you know when the Optical
Disc drive is being accessed.

Back side

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The following figure shows the computer’s back panel.

5 61 2 3 4

1. RGB (Monitor) Port

2. USB Ports

3. LAN Jack

4. Modem Jack*

5. DC-In 19V Jack

6. Fan vents

* The availability of this feature is dependent on the model you purchased.

RGB Monitor Port This 15-pin port lets you connect an external

video display to the computer.

Universal Serial Bus
(USB) Port

The Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 and 1.1
compatible) port enables USB-equipped devices
such as keyboards, mice, hard drives, scanners,
and printers to be connected to the computer.

LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adapter

has built-in support for Ethernet LAN
(10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX).

Modem Jack In regions where an internal modem is installed

as standard equipment, this jack lets you use a
modular cable to connect the modem directly to a
telephone line.

DC IN 19V Jack The DC IN jack is where you plug in the AC

adapter.

Fan vents The fan vents help prevent the CPU from

overheating

To prevent possible over heating of the CPU, never block the fan vent.

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Underside

The following figure shows the computer’s underside.

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4

3

2

1

1. Battery Pack

2. Battery Pack Lock

3. Battery Pack Latch

4. Expansion Memory Socket

Battery Pack The battery pack powers the computer when the

AC adapter is not connected. For detailed
information on the battery pack, refer to
Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

Battery Pack Lock When you slide this into its locked position, the

battery pack cannot be released even if you
attempt to slide the battery pack latch into its open
position.

Battery Pack Latch With the Battery Pack Lock in its unlocked

position, you can slide this latch in order to
remove the battery pack.

Expansion Memory
Socket

Use this socket to install a memory module to
increase your computer's memory. Refer to the

Memory expansion section in Chapter 7: Optional
Devices.

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Front with the display open

The following figure shows the front of the computer with the display open.
To open the display, slide the latch on the front of the display and lift it up.
Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.

5

6

7

1. Display Screen

2. Keyboard Status Indicators

3. Power Button

4. Keyboard

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5. TouchPad

6. Left and Right Speakers

7. TouchPad Control Buttons

1

2

3

4

Display Screen The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics

at a resolution up to 1280 × 800 pixels. Refer to
Appendix B, Display Modes for further
information. When the computer operates from
the AC adapter, the display screen’s image will be
somewhat brighter than when it operates on
battery power - this is normal and is designed to
conserve battery power.

To prolong the life of your display screen, use a screensaver when you are
not using the computer and it is idle.

Power Button Press the power button to turn the computer’s

power on and off. There is a LED inside the power
button which shines green when the system is on.

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Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with

TouchPad The TouchPad pointing device is located in the

Left and Right
Speakers

TouchPad Control
Buttons

Keyboard Indicators

CAPS LOCK

Caps Lock Mode The Caps Lock mode icon lights when you press

Numeric Mode You can use the keypad overlay (light gray

Scroll Lock Mode When the Scroll Lock mode icon lights green, you

comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can
be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two
Windows function keys are provided in the
Windows operating system.

center of the palm rest and is used to control the
on-screen pointer. Refer to the Using the
TouchPad section in Chapter 4: Basic Operations.

The computer provides two speakers for stereo
sound reproduction.

Control buttons below the TouchPad let you
select menu items or manipulate text and
graphics designated by the on-screen pointer.

MODE

NUMERIC

MODE

the Caps Lock key. When this light is on, pressing
a letter key on the keyboard produces an
uppercase (capital) letter.

labeled keys) for numeric input when the Numeric
mode icon lights green. Refer to the Keyboard
overlay section in Chapter 5: The Keyboard.

can use the Scroll Lock mode. In Scroll Lock
mode, the arrow keys can scroll the contents in
the window instead of moving the cursor,
depending on the application.

SCROLL LOCK

MODE

Optical Disc drive

Depending on its configuration, the computer will either have a CD-RW/
DVD-ROM drive or a double layer DVD Super Multi drive. An ATAPI
interface controller is used for the operation of these optical drives. When
the computer is accessing a disc, an indicator on the drive glows.

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Region codes for DVD drives and media

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

Code Region

1 Canada, United States

2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East

3 Southeast Asia, East Asia

4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, South

America, Caribbean

5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia

6 China

Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable discs. Check the specifications
for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use Record Now! to write
compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4: Basic Operations.

CDs

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

erased or changed.

■ CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1x, 2x, or 4x

multi-speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4x to 10x discs. The write
speed of ultra-speed CD-RW discs is a maximum of 24x speed.

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DVDs

■ DVD-R and DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data

cannot be erased or changed.

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

once.

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CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

The full-size CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module lets you record data to
rewritable CDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") discs
without using an adapter.

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

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write 24 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write 24 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)

DVD Super Multi drive with double layer disc recording support

The full-size DVD super multi drive module lets you record data to
rewritable discs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") discs
without using an adapter.

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

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)

DVD-R write 8 speed (maximum)

DVD-RW write 6 speed (maximum)

DVD+R write 8 speed (maximum)

DVD+RW write 8 speed (maximum)

DVD-RAM write 5 speed (maximum)

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write 24 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write 16 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)

DVD+R (DL) write 4 speed (maximum)

DVD-R(DL) write 4 speed (maximum)

This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8x speed or faster
(DVD-R, DVD+R with Single Layer, and DVD+RW), 6x speed or faster
(DVD-RW), 5x speed (DVD-RAM) and Ultra-speed+ (CD-RW).

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AC adapter

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

To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adapter to a power source
and the computer. For more details, see Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up

Modes.

Use ONLY the AC Adapter supplied with the computer’s package or an
AC adapter certified by TOSHIBA.

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

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Getting Started

Before you attempt to use your computer, make sure to read the
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort included in the package.

The Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort provides you with
instructions to safely and fully use your computer.

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

■ Connecting the AC adapter

■ Opening the display

■ Turning on the power

■ Starting up for the first time

■ Turning off the power

■ Restarting the computer

■ Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery disc

(provided with some models).

Getting Started

Chapter 3

All users should be sure to carefully read the section Starting up for the first

time, which describes the actions to take when you first turn on the power

to the computer.

Connecting the AC adapter

Attach the AC adapter when you need to charge the battery or you want to
operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because
the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from
battery power. The AC adapter can be connected to any power source
supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the
AC adapter to charge the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6: Power and

Power-Up Modes.

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Getting Started

Use ONLY the AC Adapter supplied with the computer’s package or an
AC adapter certified by TOSHIBA.

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

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

2. Connect the DC output plug on the AC adapter to the DC IN input port
on the back of the computer.

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

Opening the display

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

1. Slide the display latch on the front of the computer.

2. Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you.

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Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel. Opening
it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer.

Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power.

After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have
set up the operating system. Refer to the section Starting up for the first

time in this chapter.

1. If a USB floppy disk drive is connected, make sure the drive is empty - if
a disk is in the drive, press the eject button to remove it.

2. Open the display panel.

3. Press the computer's power button and then release it.

Getting Started

Starting up for the first time

When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the
Windows Vista
each screen. During setup, you can click the Back button to return to the
previous screen.

Be sure to read the Windows Operating System End User License
Agreement carefully.

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®

Startup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions for

Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in either of these three modes: Shutdown
(Boot) Mode, Hibernation Mode, or Sleep Mode.

Shut Down mode (Boot mode)

When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data will be saved and
the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen the next time
it is turned on.

1. If you have entered data, either save it to the hard disk, drive or to other
storage media.

2. Make sure all disk/disks activity has stopped before removing the CD/
DVD or floppy diskette.

■ Make sure the Hard Disk Drive indicators is off. If you turn off the

power while a disk (disks) is being accessed, you can lose data or
damage the disk.

■ Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could

cause loss data.

■ Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or

remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data
loss.

3. Click Start then click the arrow button ( ) located in the power
management buttons ( ) and select Shut Down from the
menu.

4. Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.

Getting Started

Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately. Wait
a short period to avoid and peripheral damage.

Sleep Mode

Setting the computer in Sleep Mode enables you to turn off the power
without exiting from your software. In this mode, data is maintained in the
computer’s main memory so that, when you turn on the power again, you
can continue working right where you left off.

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Getting Started

■ When the AC adapter is connected, the computer will go into Sleep

Mode according to the settings in the Power Options.

■ To restore the operation from the computer from Sleep Mode, press the

power button or press any key.

■ If the computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is

active, the application might not be restored when the computer is next
turned on and the system returns from Sleep Mode.

■ To prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode,

disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options. However, this
configuration will nullify the computer’s Energy Star compliance.

■ Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data.

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

Sleep Mode. The Computer or the module could be damaged.

■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode,

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

Benefits of Sleep Mode

The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits:

■ Restore the previous working enviroment more rapidly than does the

Hibernation Mode feature.

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

no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System
Sleep Mode feature.

■ Allows the use of the panel power off feature.

Executing Sleep Mode

You can enter also Sleep Mode by pressing Fn + F3. Refer to Chapter 5,

The Keyboard for more details.

You can enter Sleep Mode in one of three ways:

1. Click Start then click the Sleep button ( ) located in the power
management buttons ( ), or click the arrow button ( ) and
select Sleep from the menu.

2. Close the computer’s LCD display panel. Please note that this feature
must be enabled. To enable it, click Start  Control Panel  System
and Maintenance  Power Options.

3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. To enable it,
click Start  Control Panel  System and Maintenance 
Power Options  Choose what the power button do.

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

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■ When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the power indicator will blink

orange.

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

the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode - Sleep
Mode will consume more power while the computer is off.

Sleep Mode limitations

Sleep Mode will not working under the following conditions:

■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.

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

Hibernation mode

The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard
disk drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is turned
on, the previous state is restored. The Hibernation Mode feature does not
save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the computer.

■ Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves

the contents of memory to the hard disk drive. However, for safety
sake, it is best to save your data manually.

■ Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter

before the data has been completely saved. Wait for the Hard Disk
Drive indicator to go out.

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

Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost.

Getting Started

Benefits of Hibernation Mode

The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits:

■ Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shut

down because of a low battery condition.

■ You can return to your previous working environment immediately when

you turn on the computer.

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

no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System
Hibernate feature.

■ Allows the use of the panel power off feature.

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Getting Started

Starting Hibernation Mode

You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing Fn + F4. Refer to
Chapter 5, The Keyboard for more details.

To enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below.

1. Click Start then click the arrow button ( ) in the power management
buttons ( ).

2. Select Hibernate from the menu.

Automatic Hibernation Mode

The computer can be configured to enter Hibernate Mode automatically
when you press the power button or close the lid. In order to define these
settings, you can follow the steps as described below:

1. Click Start and click the Control Panel.

2. Click System and Maintenance and click Power Options.

3. Click either Choose what the Power Button do or Choose what
closing the lid does.

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

5. Click the Save Changes button.

Data save in Hibernation Mode

When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes a
moment to save the current data in memory to the hard disk drive. During
this time, the Hard Disk Drive indicator will glow.

After you turn off the computer, and the content of memory has been saved
to the hard disk drive, turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

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

Restarting the computer

You may need to restart your computer in such cases as: changes in
computer settings, and system errors.

There are three (3) ways to restart the computer. You can do either of the
following steps:

■ Click Start then click the arrow button ( ) in the power management

buttons ( ) and select Restart from the menu.

■ Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the menu window, then select Restart

from the Shutdown options.

■ Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Once the

computer has turned itself off, wait between ten and fifteen seconds
before turning the power on again by pressing the power button.

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System Recovery Options

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

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

The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when
shipped from the factory. The System Recovery Options menu includes
some tools to repair startup problems,run diagnostics or restore the
system. You can see the more information about "Startup Repair" in
"Windows Help and Support" content.

The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair
problems. The procedure is as follows. Follow the instructions shown on
theonscreen menu.

To repair the errors, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. While holding the F8 key, turn the computer on.

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

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Getting Started

The Windows Vista® Complete PC Backup feature can be used on
Windows Vista

®

Business Edition and Ultimate Edition.

Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery disc (provided with some models)

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery disc to restore
them. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow
the steps below.

When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be
reformatted and all data will be lost. You can not use System Recovery
Options if restoring the pre-installed software without System Recovery
options.

1. Load the Product Recovery disc in the drive and turn off the computer's
power.

2. Switch on the computer and, when the In Touch with Tomorrow
TOSHIBA prompt appears, press the F12 key to display the Boot Menu.

3. Use thecursor key to select the CD-ROM/DVD drive in the display menu.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. If your computer came with additional software installed, this software
can not be recovered from the Product Recovery disk. Re-install these
applications (e.g. Works Suite, DVD Player, Games, etc.) separately
from other media.

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Basic Operations

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the
TouchPad, optical disc drives, the internal modem, LAN and wireless LAN.
It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal.

Using the TouchPad

To use the TouchPad, simply move your finger tip across it in the direction
you want the on-screen pointer to go.

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1. TouchPad Control Buttons 2. TouchPad

The two buttons below the TouchPad are used like the buttons on a
standard mouse.

Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics
designated by the pointer. Press the right button to display a menu or other
function depending on the software you are using.

Do not press on the TouchPad too hard or press a sharp object such as a
ball point pen against it. The TouchPad could be damaged.

The TouchPad has similar functions to a two-button mouse with a scroll
wheel. For some functions, you can tap it instead of pressing a button.

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You can customize pointing device actions in Mouse Properties. Open the
Control Panel, select the Mouse icon and press Enter to open the Mouse
Properties window.

Click: Click the left control button or tap the TouchPad once.
Double-click: Click the left control button twice or tap the TouchPad

twice.

Scroll: Vertical: Move your finger up or down the right edge of the

TouchPad.
Horizontal: Move your finger left or right along the bottom

edge of the TouchPad.

Using the internal modem

This section describes how to setup the modem and use it to connect to
other computer systems. For more information, refer to the computer’s
online help files and the online help files for your modem software.

The internal modem does not support the voice functions described in the
help files. All data and fax functions are supported.

■ In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the

telephone jack.

■ Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will

damage the modem.

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* Some computers in this series are equipped with Modem functionality.

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:

1. Do not use this product near water such as near a bathtub, wash bowl,

kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.

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Region selection

Telecommunication regulations vary from one country/region to another, so
you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the
country/region in which it will be used.

1. Open the Modem Region Select application. It is located on the

Programs menu at TOSHIBA  Networking.

Do not use the Country/Region Select function in the Modem setup utility
in the Control Panel if the function is available. If you change the Country/
Region in the Control Panel, the change may not take effect.

2. The Region Selection icon, as shown below, appears on the Windows
Task Bar.

3. Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions
that the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location
information will also be displayed. A check will appear next to the
currently selected region and telephony location.

4. Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the
submenu.

■ When you click a region it becomes the modem’s region selection,

and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically.

■ When you select a telephony location, the corresponding region is

automatically selected and it becomes the modem’s current region
setting.

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Properties menu

Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following
menu.

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Settings

You can enable or disable the following settings:

AutoRun Mode

Region Select Utility starts automatically when you start up the operating
system.

Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting
region

The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you
select the region.

Location list for region selection

A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony.

Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony Current
Location region code do not match

A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and
telephony location are incorrect.

Modem Selection

If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem, a dialog box is
displayed. Select the COM port for your modem to use.

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Dialing Properties

Select this item to display the dialling properties.

If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in
the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select Japan
region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other
selection.

Connecting

To connect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.

■ In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the

telephone jack.

■ Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will

damage the modem.

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1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack.

2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack.

Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is
connected.

If you use a storage device such as an optical media drive or hard disk
drive connected to a 16-bit PC Card, you may find that the modem speed
is slow or the communication session might be interrupted.

If you find that the modem speed is low or communication is interrupted
when you are using the modem, set the CPU speed to Maximum within the
Power Options.

Disconnecting

To disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the
connector.

2. Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner.

LAN

The computer is equipped with networking hardware that supports Ethernet
LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), and Fast Ethernet LAN
(100 megabits per second).

Do not install or remove an optional memory module while the Wake-up on
LAN feature is enabled.

The Wake-up on LAN feature does not work on battery power, you should
always leave the computer connected to the AC adapter if you are using
this feature.

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Connecting the LAN cable

The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN.
Logging onto a LAN using the computer’s default settings could cause a
malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator
regarding set-up procedures.

If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you
can connect using either a CAT5 or a CAT3 cable.

If you are using 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet, you must connect using a
CAT5 cable.

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices
connected to the computer.

2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear
the latch click into place.

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3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with
your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.

Disconnecting the LAN cable

To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer’s LAN jack and pull
out the connector.

2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner. Check
with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub.

Wireless LAN

The wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems that comply with
the IEEE 802.11 b/g / 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN standards.

It supports the following:

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54,

11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbit/s.

■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption, based on 256bit

encryption algorithm.

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Wake-up on LAN does not function on a Wireless LAN.

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card Power Management

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption

Network

It may not be possible to make a network connection to a specified network
name using the ad hoc network function. If this occurs, the new network will
have to be configured for all computers connected to the same network in
order to re-enable network connections.

Make sure that you use a new network name.

Security

1. TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you enable the encryption function
otherwise your computer could be left open to illicit access via the
wireless LAN connection which may result in an intrusion that can lead
to theft or loss of stored data. In addition, the owner of an Internet
connection is responsible for all browsing, downloading, and uploading
activities on that connection. Therefore, an unsecured wireless network
connected directly to the Internet is an open invitation for outsiders to
abuse your ISP account and privileges.

2. TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping on your data due to the
use of the wireless LAN connection and any damage that may occur
thereof.

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Wireless communication switch

You can enable or disable the wireless LAN function with the on/off switch.
No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the
switch forward to turn it on and backward to turn it off.

Turn the switch off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the LED, it stops
glowing when the wireless communication function is off.

Wireless communication LED

The LED indicates the status of the wireless communication functions.

LED status Indication

LED off Wireless communication switch is set to off.

LED glows Wireless communication switch is on.

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Using optical disc drives

The illustrations in this section might differ slightly from your drive, but
operation is the same for all optical disc drives. The full-size drive provides
high-performance execution of disc-based programs. You can run either
12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") discs without an adapter. An ATAPI interface
controller is used for disc drive operation. When the computer is accessing
a disc, an indicator on the drive illuminates.

Use the TOSHIBA DVD Player application to view DVD-Video discs.

If you have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, refer also to the Writing CDs on
CDRW/DVD-ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on
DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

If you have a DVD-ROM, you cannot write to CDs.

Loading optical disc media

To load a disc, follow the steps below.

1. Turn on the power.

2. a. Press the eject button to open the drawer slightly.

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b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the

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

3. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully open.

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4. Lay the disc, label side up, in the drawer.

Be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause
the drive to malfunction.

5. Press gently at the center of the disc until you feel it click into place. The
disc should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with its base.

6. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks in
place.

If the disc is not seated properly when the drawer is closed, it might be
damaged. Also, the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject
button.

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Removing compact discs

To remove the disc, follow the steps below.

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

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

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

the disc has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open.

■ Turn off the power before you use the eject hole. If the disc is spinning

when you open the drawer, it could fly off the spindle and cause injury.

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

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

Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

You can use the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive to write data to CD-R/RW discs.
This application for writing is preinstalled: TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

Important message

Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW media, read and follow all setup
and operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, the CD-RW/
DVD-ROM drive may not function properly, and you may fail to write or
rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.

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Disclaimer

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

■ Damage to any CD-R/-RW disc that may be caused by writing or

rewriting with this product.

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

may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product, or for any
business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the
change or loss of the recorded contents.

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

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

CD-R discs can be written only once. CD-RW discs can be rewritten many
times.

Before writing or rewriting

Observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data.

■ We recommend the following manufacturers of CD-R and CD-RW

media. Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates. CD-R
discs can be written only once. CD-RW discs can be rewritten many
times.

CD-R TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW and High
speed CD-RW

Ultra speed CD-RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.
RICOH Co., Ltd.

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TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the
manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed.

■ CD-RW can generally be rewritten about 1,000 times. However, the

actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the
way it is used.

■ Be sure to connect the universal AC adapter when you write or rewrite.

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

software.

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

on the CPU.

■ Operate the computer at full power. Do not use power-saving features.

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

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

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

disk access speeds, as they may cause unstable operation and
damage data.

■ Write from the computer’s hard disk drive to the CD. Do not try to write

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

■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been

confirmed. Operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.

When writing or rewriting

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

■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:

■ Change users in the Windows Vista

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

mouse or TouchPad or closing/opening the LCD panel.

■ Start a communication application such as a modem.

■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices such as PC card, USB

devices, an external display, i.Link devices or optical digital devices.

■ Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice.

■ Open the drive.

■ Do not use shut down/log off and Sleep/Hibernation while writing or

rewriting.

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

hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the drive tray.

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

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

■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the CD. Do not use cut and

paste as the original data will be lost if there is a write error.

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operating system.

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Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc recording

You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for writing are
preinstalled:

■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

■ Ulead DVD MovieFactory

Systems, Inc.

Important message

Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM
media, read and follow all set-up and operating instructions in this section.
If you fail to do so, the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly,
and you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.

Disclaimer

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may

be caused by writing or rewriting with this product.

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

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

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

software.

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

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for TOSHIBA, which is a product of Ulead

Before writing or rewriting

Observe the following points when you write or rewrite data.

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

following manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM
media. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation,
quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or
rewrite success rates.

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CD-R TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW and High
speed CD-RW

Ultra speed

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.
RICOH Co., Ltd.

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

CD-RW

DVD-R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General

Version 2.0
TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

DVD-RW DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for

Version 1.1 or Version 1.2
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

DVD+R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

RICOH Co., Ltd

DVD+RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

RICOH Co., Ltd.

*DVD-RAM DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Version

2.0, Version 2.1 or Version 2.2
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

DVD+R

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

(Double Layer)

DVD-R

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

(Dual Layer)

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

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

■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW or DVD-RW/+RW/-RAM is

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

■ There are two types of DVD-R: authoring and general use discs. Do not

use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by a
computer drive.

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

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

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

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

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

able to read DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM discs.

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

whole or in part.

■ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW and DVD-RW/+RW/-RAM disc

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

■ In writing to a DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW disc, some disc space is required

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

■ Since the disc is based on the DVD-R/-RW standard, it will be filled with

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

■ Two types of DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM discs are on the market: data

and video. Use a video disc to store video data. You can use video
discs on a DVD recorder as well as on your computer’s DVD-ROM
drive. You cannot use data discs on a DVD recorder.

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

without DVD-RAM Driver Software.

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

careful not to write to the wrong drive.

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

■ Before you enter Sleep/Hibernation Mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM

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

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

software.

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

on the CPU.

■ Operate the computer at full power. Do not use power-saving features.

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

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

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

disk access speed, as they may cause unstable operation and damage
data.

■ Write from the computer’s hard disk drive to the CD. Do not try to write

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

■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator or Ulead DVD

MovieFactory

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for TOSHIBA has not been confirmed. Therefore,

operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.

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When writing or rewriting

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

Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:

■ Change users in the Windows Vista

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

or TouchPad or closing/opening the LCD panel.

■ Start a communication application such as a modem.

■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices such as PC card, USB

devices, an external display, i.Link devices or optical digital devices.

■ Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice.

■ Open the drive.

■ Do not use shut down/log off and Sleep/Hibernation while writing or

rewriting.

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

hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the drive tray.

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

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

■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the CD. Do not use cut and

paste as the original data will be lost if there is a write error.

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operating system.

Basic Operations

When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA

How to make a DVD-Video

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

1. Click Start  All Programs  DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA 
Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD
MovieFactory.

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

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

4. Choose DVD-Video format.

5. Confirm the capture source is DV.

6. Press Capture button.

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Basic Operations

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

1. Click Start  All Programs  DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA 
Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD
MovieFactory.

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

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

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

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

6. Choose the output type then press Burn button.

How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory

Please refer to the Help and Manul file for additional Ulead DVD
MovieFactory information.

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Important information for use

Note the following limitations when you write video DVD:

1. Editing digital video

■ Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactory.

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

MovieFactory

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

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

another application is running, the preview might not display properly.

■ DVD MovieFactory cannot edit or play copy protected content.

■ Do not enter Sleep/Hibernation Mode while using DVD MovieFactory.

■ Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately after turning on the

computer. Wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped.

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

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

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

functions are not supported in this version.

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

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

on the CPU.

■ Do not support MP3 decode and encode.

2. Before recording the video to DVD

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

Drive manufacturer.

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■ Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1.1 hard disk

drive or it will fail to write DVD.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions:

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

mouse or TouchPad or closing/opening the LCD panel.

■ Bump or cause vibration to the computer.

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

reproduce music or voice.

■ Open the DVD drive.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:

PC card, SD card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK. devices,
optical digital devices.

■ Verify your disc after recording important data.

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

■ Not support to output VCD or SVCD format.

3. About Straight to Disc

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

■ Not support to record DVD+VR format by HDV

■ HDV support to burn DVD-Video only

■ DVD-VR format not support to add Menu

4. About recorded DVDs

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

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

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

TOSHIBA DVD Player software application.

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

locked. Use a brand new disc.

TOSHIBA Disc Creator

Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator:

■ DVD-Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator

■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator

■ You cannot use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator "Audio CD" function to

record music to the DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW media.

■ Do not use the "Disc Backup" function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to

copy DVD-Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.DVD-RAM
media cannot be backed up with the "Disc Backup" function of
TOSHIBA Disc Creator

■ You cannot back up a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/

+RW using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator

■ You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/

+RW to CD-R/RW using TOSHIBA Disc Creator

■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format.

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

Disc Creator to backup a DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc that was
made with other software on a different DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW
recorder.

■ If you add data to a DVD-R and DVD+R disc that you have already

recorded to, you might not be able to read the added data under some
circumstances. It cannot be read in 16-bit operating systems, such as
Windows 98SE and Windows ME, in Windows NT4 you will need
Service Pack 6 or later to read the data, and in Windows 2000 you will
need Service Pack 2 or later to read it. Some optical media drives
cannot read added data regardless of the operating system.

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

To record to a DVD-RAM, use Explorer or other similar utility.

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

recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs. If the source drive
does not support recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs, it
might not be backed up correctly.

■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, be sure to

use the same type of disc.

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

DVD+RW disc.

Data Verification

To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below
before you write or rewrite a Data CD/DVD.

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

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

Data CD/DVD mode.

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

2. Mark the Verify written data check box.

3. Select File Open or Full Compare mode.

4. Click the OK button.

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Media Care

This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your discs and
disks.

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

1. Store your discs in the container they came in to protect them and keep
them clean.

2. Do not bend the disc.

3. Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mar the surface of the
disc that contains data.

4. Hold the disc by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole.

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Discs

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5. Do not expose to direct sunlight, or extreme heat or cold, and do not
place heavy objects on your discs.

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

1. Store your discs in the container they came in to protect them and keep
them clean. If a disk is dirty, do not use cleaning fluid. Clean it with a
soft damp cloth.

2. Do not slide back the disc’s protective metal covering or touch the disc’s
magnetic surface.

3. Data may be lost if the disc is twisted, bent, or exposed to direct
sunlight, or extreme heat or cold.

4. Do not place heavy objects on your discs.

5. Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your discs. Foreign particles
inside the disk’s jacket can damage the magnetic surface.

6. Magnetic energy can destroy data on discs. Keep your discs away from
speakers, radios, television sets and other sources of magnetic fields.

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Setting up more than one display

You can set up your computer to utilize more than one display, effectively
spreading a single desktop screen across two monitors.

The Display Properties window allows you to adjust more precisely the
relative positioning of the two displays when they are configured as an
extended desktop. On the Display Properties window, the two displays can
be positioned horizontally, vertically or in any diagonal configuration you
wish, as shown below.

Basic Operations

If an external display will not be connected next time you use your
computer, you should cancel any extended desktop or clone display
settings before shutting down your computer.

Clone display settings are those where more than one device has been
selected and is simultaneously applicable.

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Cleaning the computer

To help ensure long, trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of dust
and use care with liquids around the computer.

■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the computer does get

wet, turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely
before you turn it on again.

■ Clean the computer using a slightly damp (with water) cloth. You can

use glass cleaner on the display. Spray a small amount of cleaner on a
soft, clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth.

Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any
part of it. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the
computer.

Moving the computer

The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple
precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble-free
operation.

■ Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer.

Check the Built-in Hard Disk Drive and optical disc drive indicators on
the computer.

■ If a disk is in the disk drive, remove it.

■ If a disc is in the optical disc drive, remove it. Also make sure the optical

disc drive drawer is securely closed.

■ Turn off the power to the computer.

■ Disconnect all peripherals before moving the computer.

■ Close the display. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or

back (where the interface ports are located).

■ Close all port covers.

■ Disconnect the AC adapter if it is connected.

■ Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.

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The Keyboard

The computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key
enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the
104/105-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer.

The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/region’s
keyboard layout your computer is configured with. Keyboards for numerous
languages are available.

There are five types of keys: typewriter keys, keypad overlay, function keys,
soft keys, Windows

Typewriter keys

The typewriter keys, produce the upper- and lower-case letters, numbers,
punctuation marks, and special symbols that appear on the screen.

There are some differences, however, between using a typewriter and
using a computer keyboard:

■ Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width. Spaces,

which are created by a space character may also vary depending on
line justification and other factors.

■ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 (one) are not interchangeable on

computers as they are on a typewriter.

■ The uppercase O (oh) and the 0 (zero) are not interchangeable.

■ The Caps Lock function key locks only the alphabetic characters in

uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the
shifted position.

■ The Shift keys, the Tab key, and the BkSp (backspace) key perform the

same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special
computer functions.

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special keys and cursor control keys.

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F1 ... F12 function keys

The function keys, not to be confused with Fn, are the 12 keys at the top of
your keyboard. These keys are dark gray, but function differently from the
other dark gray keys.

F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed
functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, keys marked
with icons execute specific functions on the computer. See the section, Soft

keys: Fn key combinations, in this chapter. The function executed by

individual keys depends on the software you are using.

Soft keys: Fn key combinations

The Fn (function) is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in
combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key
combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.

Some software may disable or interfere with soft-key operations. Soft-key
settings are not restored by the Sleep feature.

Emulation keys

Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not
have. Pressing the Fn key and one of the following keys simulates the
enhanced keyboard’s functions

The Keyboard

Press Fn + F11 to access the integrated keypad. When activated, the gray
keys with white numbers become numeric keypad keys (Fn + F11). Refer
to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to
operate these keys. The power on default is off.

Press Fn + F12 (ScrLock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power
on default is off.

Press Fn + Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard’s numeric
keypad.

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Hotkeys

The Keyboard

Fn + ESC Mute – Turns the volume on and off.

Fn + F1 Lock – Enters "Lock computer" mode. To restore your

desktop, you need to log on again.

Fn + F2 Power Plan Mode – Displays the power save modes and lets

you change the power settings

Fn + F3 Sleep – This hot key switches the system to Sleep mode.

Fn + F4 Hibernate – This hot key switches the system to Hibernate

mode.

Fn + F5 Output – Changes displays.

Default resolution for simultaneous mode is set to WXGA (1280 × 800). If
you connect an RGB (Monitor) that is not WXGA resolution, change it in
"Display Properties".

Fn + F6 Brightness (decreases)

Fn + F7 Brightness (increases)

Fn + F8 Wireless – Enables you to switch between active devices

if the wireless communication is switched on.

Fn + F9 Touchpad On/Off

Fn + F11 Numeric Keypad On/Off – This hot key enables/disables

the embedded cursor keypad. For more details, see
Chapter 3.

Fn + F12 Scroll Lock On/Off

Fn +  Vol u m e u p

Fn +  Volume down

Windows special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows

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. One activates the Start menu and the other has the same function

Vista
as the secondary mouse button.

This key activates the Windows Vista® Start menu

This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button.

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Keypad overlay

Your computer’s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad,
but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one.

The keys in the center of the keyboard with white letters make up the
numeric keypad overlay. The overlay provides the same functions as the
numeric keypad.

Turning on the overlays

The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor
and page control.

Numeric mode

To turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F11 (Numeric mode indicator
lights). Now try numeric data entry using the keys below. Press Fn + F11
again to turn off the overlay.

Temporarily using Arrow mode

If the computer is in Numeric mode, you can switch temporarily to Arrow
mode by pressing a shift key. In the Arrow mode, try cursor and page
control using the keys shown in the diagram below.

The Keyboard

PRTSC

CAPS
LOCK

SHIFT

CTRL CTRLFN ALT

PAUSE
BREAK

ALT

GR

SYSRQ

INS DEL

BACK
SPACE

ENTER

HOME

PGUP

PGDN

ENDSHIFT

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Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)

While using the overlay, you can temporarily access the normal keyboard
without turning off the overlay:

1. Hold down Fn and press any other key. All keys will operate as if the
overlay were off.

2. Type upper-case characters by holding down Fn + Shift and pressing a
character key.

3. Release Fn to continue using the overlay.

Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)

While using the normal keyboard, you can temporarily use the keypad
overlay without turning it on:

1. Press and hold down Fn.

2. Check the keyboard indicators. Pressing Fn turns on the most recently
used overlay. If the Numeric mode indicator lights up, you can use the
overlay for numeric entry. If the Numeric indicator is off, you can use it
for cursor and page control.

3. Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation.

Generating ASCII characters

Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard
operation. But, you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes.

With the overlay on:

1. Hold down Alt.

2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3. Release Alt, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen.

With the overlay off:

1. Hold Alt + Fn.

2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3. Release Alt + Fn, and the ASCII character appears on the display
screen.

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Power and Power-Up Modes

Chapter 6

Power and Power-Up Modes

The computer’s power resources include the AC adapter and internal
batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of
these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving
battery power, and power up modes.

Power conditions

The computer’s operating capability and battery charge status are affected
by the power conditions: whether an AC adapter is connected, whether a
battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery.

Power indicators

As shown in the above table, the Battery, DC IN and Power indicators alert
you to the computer’s operating capability and battery charge status.

Battery indicator

Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery. The
following indicator lights indicate the battery status.

Blinking amber The battery capacity is below 10%. The AC

adapter must be connected to recharge the
battery.

Amber Indicates the AC adapter is connected and is

charging the battery.

Green Indicates the AC adapter is connected and the

battery is fully charged.

No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does

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not light.

Power indicator

Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC
adapter connected:

Green The power button will glow green while power is

Blinking amber Indicates power is being supplied to the

No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does

Battery types

The computer has two (2) types of batteries:

■ Battery pack

■ Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

Battery pack

When the AC adapter is not connected, the computer’s main power source
is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as
the battery.

You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the
computer away from an AC power source.

The battery is a disposable item. When its operation becomes short even
when fully charged, replace it with a new one.

Power and Power-Up Modes

being supplied and the computer is turned on.
The power indicator on the front of computer will
glow green when the computer is switched on.

computer while the computer is in Sleep mode.

not light.

■ The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not

properly replaced, used, handled, or disposed. Dispose the battery as
required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries
recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements.

■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode. In

this mode data is stored in memory, so if the computer loses power,
data will be lost.

■ Battery type (depending on the purchased model):

6-cell - PA3615U-1BAM, PA3615U-1BRM.

Real Time Clock battery

The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real
time clock and calendar. It also maintains the system configuration.

If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this
data and the real time clock and calendar stop working.

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Care and use of the battery pack

The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper
care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as
a longer life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section
carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance.

Safety precautions

Mishandling of batteries can cause death, serious injury or property
damage. Carefully observe the following advisories:

Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which could result in
death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.

Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in
death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.

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

Note: Provides important information.

Danger

1. DO NOT burn or expose the battery pack to a heating device such as a
microwave oven. The battery pack could explode and cause bodily
injury.

2. DO NOT try to disassemble, repair or otherwise tamper with a battery
pack. The battery pack will overheat and ignite. Leakage of caustic
alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury,
possibly resulting in death or serious injury.

3. DO NOT short-circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a
metal object. A short-circuit can cause fire, damage the battery pack,
and possibly cause injury. To avoid accidental short-circuit, always wrap
the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape
when storing or disposing of the battery pack.

4. DO NOT puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object.
Never strike it with a hammer or other object. Never step on it.

5. DO NOT try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that
described in this manual. Never connect the battery pack to a plug
socket or to an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket. It may rupture or
ignite.

6. DO NOT use other battery pack aside from the battery pack included in
your computer package, or those TOSHIBA recommended battery
packs.
Use of an improper battery could cause smoke, fire, or explosion of the
battery pack.

7. DO NOT expose the battery pack to a heat source. Exposure to heat
can cause the battery pack to ignite, explode or leak caustic liquid and
cause death or serious injury. It could also fail or malfunction causing
data loss.

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8. DO NOT expose the battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or
pressure. The battery pack’s internal protective device will fail, causing
it to overheat, explode, ignite or leak caustic liquids possibly resulting in
death or serious injury.

9. DO NOT let a battery pack to become wet. A wet battery pack will
overheat, ignite or explode, possibly resulting in death or serious injury.

Warning

1. DO NOT allow caustic electrolyte fluid leakage from a battery pack to
come in contact with your eyes, skin or clothing. If caustic electrolyte
fluid accidentally gets in contact with your eyes, immediately wash your
eyes with large amounts of running water and seek medical attention to
help prevent eye damage. If electrolyte fluid should accidental come in
contact with your skin, immediately wash it under running water to
prevent rash. If it comes in contact with your clothes, promptly remove
them to prevent the fluid from getting in contact with your skin or eyes.

2. Immediately turn off the power, disconnect the AC adapter and remove
the battery if any of the following events are observed in the battery
pack: offensive or unusual odor, excessive heat, discoloration or
deformation.
DO NOT use the computer again until it has been checked by a
TOSHIBA service provider. It might generate smoke or fire, or the
battery pack might explode.

3. Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before
attempting to charge the battery pack. Improper installation could
generate smoke or fire, or cause the battery pack to explode.

4. Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children.

Caution

1. DO NOT continue to use the battery pack af ter it has reached its
maximum recharging capacity, or after the display of a warning
message indicating that the battery pack’s power is exhausted.
Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause
the loss of data.

2. DO NOT dispose battery packs with normal garbage. Bring them to
your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling center to save resources
and prevent environmental damage. Cover the terminals with electrical
tape to prevent short-circuits, which could cause the battery pack to
ignite or explode.

3. Use only the battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as
replacements.

4. Always make sure the battery pack is installed correctly and securely.
Otherwise, the battery pack could fall out and possibly cause injury.

5. Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and
30 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak,
battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be
shortened.

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6. Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power. If the battery pack or
real time clock battery discharge completely, Sleep Mode will not
function, data in memory will be lost, and the computer might register
an incorrect time and date. In this case, connect the AC adapter to
recharge the batteries.

7. DO NOT install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the
power and disconnecting the AC adapter. DO NOT remove the battery
pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode as data will be lost.

Note

1. DO NOT remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on LAN function is
enabled as data will be lost. Disable the Wake-up on LAN function
before you remove the battery pack.

2. To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity, operate the
computer on battery power once a week until the battery pack is fully
discharged. Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for
procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for
an extended period or for more than a week, the battery might fail to
retain a charge. It might not function efficiently over the expected life of
the battery pack and the Battery indicator might not indicate a low­battery condition.

3. After the battery pack is charged, avoid leaving the AC adapter
connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a
time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the
battery.

Charging the batteries

When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator
blinks amber indicating that the battery capacity is below 10%. If you
continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator blinks, the
computer enables Hibernation mode (so you do not lose data) and
automatically turns off.

You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.

Procedures

To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the
AC adapter to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working
outlet.

The Battery indicator glows amber when the battery is being charged.

Use only the computer connected to an AC power source to charge the
battery pack. Do not attempt to charge the battery pack with any other
charger.

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Time

The following table shows the time required to fully charge a discharged
battery.

Charging time (hours)

Battery type Power on Power off

Battery pack about 12 or longer about 4 or longer

RTC battery about 24 about 24 with AC or

Battery pack

The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient
temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the
computer.

If you make heavy use of external devices the battery might scarcely
charge at all during operation. Refer also to the section Maximizing battery

operating time.

Battery charging notice

The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:

■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. To make sure the battery charges

to its full capacity, charge the battery at room temperature of 10°C to
30°C (50°F to 86°F).

■ The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adapter

connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.

Once a battery pack is fully charged, it is recommended that you operate
the computer only on battery power until the battery pack completely
discharges. Doing so extends battery life and helps ensure accurate
monitoring of battery capacity.

The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time
when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions:

■ The battery has not been used for a long time.

■ The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for

a long time.

■ A cool battery is installed in a warm computer.

In such case, follow the steps below.

1. Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power
on until the power automatically shuts off.

2. Plug in the AC adapter.

3. Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green. Repeat these
steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity.

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Leaving the AC adapter connected will shorten battery life. At least once a
week, run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully
discharged, then recharge the battery.

Monitoring battery capacity

Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods.

■ Clicking the battery icon on the task bar

■ Via the Battery Status in the Windows Mobility Center Window

■ You should wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer

before trying to monitor the remaining operating time. This is because
the computer needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity
and then calculate the remaining operating time, based on this together
with the current power consumption.

■ The actual remaining operation time may differ slightly from the

calculated time.

With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity will
gradually decrease. Even when an often-used/old battery and a new
battery are both fully charged, they would not have the same battery
capacity.

Maximizing battery operating time

A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a
single charge.

How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on:

■ How you configure the computer such as whether you enable battery

power saving options. The computer provides a battery save mode to
conserve battery power. This mode has the following options:

■ Display auto off

■ Hard Disk Drive auto off

■ System auto off

■ LCD brightness

■ How often and how long you use the hard disk, optical media drive and

the disk drive (if one is connected).

■ How much charge the battery contained to begin with.

■ How you use optional devices, such as a PC Card, to which the battery

supplies power.

■ Enabling Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode conserves battery power if

you are frequently turning the computer off and on.

■ Where you store your programs and data.

■ Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power.

■ Operating time decreases at low temperatures.

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■ The condition of the battery terminals. Make sure the battery terminals

stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the
battery pack.

Retaining data with power off (sleep mode)

When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries
retain data/charge for the following approximate time periods:

Battery Approximately 2.0 days (Sleep mode, 6-cell)

Approximately 1.5 month (Shutdown mode, 6-cell)

RTC battery Approximately 3 months

Extending battery life

To maximize the life of your battery pack:

■ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.

■ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, remove the

battery pack.

■ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

Replacing the battery pack

When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to
install a new one. If the Battery indicator flashes amber shortly after the
battery has been fully recharged, the battery pack needs to be replaced.

You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare
when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source.
This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack.

Power and Power-Up Modes

Removing the battery pack

To replace a discharged battery pack, follow the steps below.

■ When handling battery packs, be careful not to short circuit the

terminals. Also do not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not
scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack.

■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode as

data in memory will be lost.

1. Save your work.

2. Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off.

3. Remove all cables connected to the computer.

4. Turn the computer upside down.

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5. Unlock the Battery Pack Lock.

1

6. Slide the battery pack latch to the left, then pull the battery out of the
battery bay.

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2

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Installing the battery pack

To install a battery pack, follow the steps below.

The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly
replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required
by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by
TOSHIBA as replacements.

1. Turn the computer's power off.

2. Disconnect all cables connected to the computer.

3. Hold the battery pack so that the label faces down and the connectors
on the battery face the connectors on the computer.

4. Put the battery into the battery bay until the latch clicks into place.

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2

Power-up modes

The computer has three power-up modes:

■ Hibernation (saves data in memory to the hard disk)

■ Sleep (power remains on, maintaining the data in memory, but the CPU

and all other devices effectively enter a ‘sleep’ mode)

■ Boot (does not save data in memory)

Refer also to the section Turning off the power in Chapter 3, Getting

Started.

Panel power off/on

This feature makes the computer to enter Hibernation when the display
panel is closed and turns it back on when the display panel is opened.

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If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down
Windows, do not close the display until the shut down function is
completed.

System automatic Sleep/Hibernation

This feature automatically turns off the system in Sleep or Hibernation
mode if the computer is not used for a set duration.

Refer to Special features, in Chapter 1, L40 Series Features for an
explanation of how to set the duration.

Power and Power-Up Modes

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Optional Devices

Optional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility.
This chapter describes connection or installation of the following types of
devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer:

Cards/Memory

■ Express Card

■ SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD memory card

■ Memory expansion

Power devices

■ Additional battery pack

■ Additional AC adapter

Optional Devices

Chapter 7

Peripheral devices

■ External monitor

■ Security lock

Express Card

Installing an Express Card

The Express Card slot is located on the left side of the computer. You can
install one Express Card in the slot.

Windows’ hot-install feature lets you install Express Card while the
computer’s power is on.

To install an Express Card, follow the steps below.

Do not install an Express Card while the computer is in sleep or hibernation
mode. Some cards might not work properly.

1. Insert the Express Card.

2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection.

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3. Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is
appropriate for your card.

Removing an Express Card

To remove the Express Card, follow the steps below.

1. In Windows Vista
system tray and disable the Express Card.

2. Press the Express Card slightly to make it stretch out.

3. Grasp the Express Card and pull it out from the slot.

®

, open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the

Optional Devices

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SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory card

The computer is equipped with a multiple digital media card slot that can
accommodate SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD memory cards. These
memory cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital
cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, which use flash-memory.

Card Type Capacities

SD 8MB to 2GB

SDHC 4GB to 8GB

MMC 8MB to 2GB

MS 8MB to 256MB

MS Pro 256MB to 2GB

xD 16MB to 2GB

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

Do not format a memory card with Windows as this will make the memory
card unusable.

The Logo of SD memory card is .

Optional Devices

The Logo of SDHC memory card is .

■ Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo and the Memory Stick adapter are not

compatible with the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot. Do not insert
Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo into the slot. Data may be lost or
damaged if you use any card other than those supported.

■ The card is designed so that it can be inserted in only one way. Do not

try to force the card into the slot.

■ For more details on using memory cards, see manuals accompanying

the cards.

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Installing a memory card

To install a memory card:

1. Insert the memory card.

2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection.

Be sure the memory card is oriented properly before you insert it. If
Windows fails to read the card, remove then reinsert it.

The multiple digital media card slot only accepts one type of card at a time.
Do not attempt to install more than one card as you risk damaging either
the cards themselves or the computer.

Optional Devices

Removing a memory card

To remove a memory card, follow the steps below:

1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Taskbar.

2. Select a device, then click the Stop button. A confirmation dialog may
appear, depending on how the device is registered with the system; if
so, confirm that you want to remove the device.

3. Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it.

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Optional Devices

4. Grasp the card and remove it.

■ Make sure the memory card indicator is out before you remove the

card or turn off the computer’s power. If you remove the card or turn off
the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data
or damage the card.

■ Do not remove the card while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation

mode. The computer could become unstable or data in the memory
card could be lost.

■ Do not turn off or place the computer into either Sleep Mode or

Hibernation Mode while data is being transferred to or from the memory
card. The system may become unstable or data in the memory card
may be lost.

Memory card care

Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record
data.

1. Do not write to a memory card if the battery power is low. Low power
could affect writing accuracy.

2. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is in progress.

3. The memory card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way.
Do not try to force the card into the slot.

4. Do not leave a memory card partially inserted in the slot. Press the
memory card until you hear it click into place.

5. Do not twist or bend memory cards.

6. Do not expose memory cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay
media close to containers of liquid.

7. After using a memory card, return it to its case.

8. Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty.

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Memory expansion

You can install additional memory module in the computer’s main or
second memory module socket to increase the amount of memory. This
section describes how to install and remove a memory module.

■ Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer

with the Shut Down option in the Windows Start menu. If you install or
remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or
Hibernation mode, data will be lost.

■ Some memory modules can be physically installed but are not

compatible with the computer. In this case the computer will issue a
warning.

CAUTION: If you want to upgrade system memory, you should only
use certified modules. Ask your vendor or check the TOSHIBA web site
for a list of approved memory products.

Insert the two memory modules of the same specifications and capacity
into Slot A and Slot B respectively. The computer will operate in dual
channel mode.

You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel.

Additional battery pack

You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery
packs. If you are away from an AC power source and your battery runs
low,you can replace it with a freshly charged battery. See Chapter 6: Power

and Power-Up Modes.

Optional Devices

Additional AC adapter

If you frequently carry the computer to different sites such as your home
and office, having an AC adapter at each location reduces the weight and
bulk of your load.

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External monitor

An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port
on the computer.

To connect a monitor, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the computer off.

2. Connect the monitor to the external monitor port.

3. Turn the monitor's power on.

4. Turn the computer on.

When you turn on the power, the computer automatically recognizes the
monitor.

To change the display settings, press Fn + F5. If you disconnect the
monitor before you turn the computer off, be sure to press Fn + F5 to switch
to the internal display. Refer to Chapter 5: The Keyboard for details on
using hot keys to change the display setting.

Optional Devices

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Troubleshooting

TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability. However, should problems
occur, following the procedures in this chapter can help you to determine
the cause.

Problem solving process

■ Stop immediately when you recognize that a problem exists. Further

action may result in data loss or damage. You may destroy valuable
problem related information that can help solve the problem.

■ Observe what is happening. Write down what the system is doing and

what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred.If
you have a printer attached, print a copy of the screen using PrtSc.

■ Isolate the problem. Using the tools available to you, such as the

troubleshooting tips in this chapter, try to discover the specific actions
that caused the problem.

The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide,
they are not definitive problem solving techniques. Many problems can be
solved simply, but a few may require help from your dealer or a service
center. If you find you need to consult your dealer or others, be prepared to
describe the problem in as much detail as possible.

Troubleshooting

Chapter 8

Preliminary checklist

Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to
fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem.

■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the

computer. This includes your printer and any other external device you
are using.

■ Before you attach an external device, turn the computer off. When you

turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device.

■ Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program.

■ Check all cables. Are they correctly and firmly attached? Loose cables

can cause signal errors.

■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for

loose pins.

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■ Check that the optical disc drive is correctly inserted. Make notes of

your observations and keep them in a permanent error log. This will
help you describe your problems to your dealer. If a problem recurs, the
log will help you identify the problem faster.

Analyzing the problem

Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is
malfunctioning. Keep the following questions in mind:

■ Which part of the system is not operating properly: keyboard, disk

drives, hard disk drive, printer, display. Each device produces different
symptoms.

■ Is the operating system configuration set properly? Check the

configuration options.

■ What appears on the display screen? Does it display any messages or

random characters? Print a copy of the screen if you have a printer
attached. Look up the messages in the software and operating system
documentation. Check that all connecting cables are correctly and
firmly attached. Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent
signals.

■ Does any indicators light up? Which ones? What color are they? Do

they stay on or blink? Write down what you see.

■ Do you hear any beeps? How many? Are they long or short? Are they

high pitched or low? Is the computer making any unusual noises? Write
down what you hear.

Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer.

Troubleshooting

Software The problems may be caused by your software.

If you cannot load a software package, the media
may be damaged or the program might be
corrupted. Try loading another copy of the
software.

If an error message appears while you are using
a software package, check the software
documentation. These documents usually
include a troubleshooting section or a summary
of error messages.

Next, check any error messages in the operating
system documentation.

Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, check your

hardware. First run through the items in the
preliminary checklist above. If you still cannot
correct the problem, try to identify the source.
The next section provides checklists for
individual components and peripherals.

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Hardware and system checklist

This section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or
attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas:

■ System start-up ■ USB

■ Self test ■ LAN

■ Power ■ Sleep/Hibernation

■ Battery ■ Memory expansion

■ Keyboard ■ Modem

■ LCD panel ■ CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

■ Hard disk drive ■ Disk drive

■ Monitor ■ Sound system

■ Pointing Device

■ DVD Super Multi drive with

double layer disc recording
support

System start-up

When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:

■ Self Test

■ Power Sources

■ Power-on Password

Troubleshooting

■ Real Time Clock■ PC/ Express Card

Self test

When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically, and the
following will be displayed:

This screen image is one of the examples. You may see different screen
image(s) depending on your purchased model.

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This message remains on the screen for a few seconds.
If the self test is successful, the computer tries to load the operating system

based around how the Boot Priority option is set within the computer’s
BIOS setup.

If any of the following conditions are present, the self test failed:

■ The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or

messages except the TOSHIBA logo.

■ Random characters appear on the screen, and the system does not

function normally.

■ The screen displays an error message.

Turn off the computer and check all cable connections as well as PC Card
and memory module connections. If the test fails again, contact your
dealer.

Power

When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet, the battery pack is the
primary power source. However, your computer has a number of other
power resources, including an intelligent power supply and Real Time
Clock battery. These resources are interrelated and any one could affect
apparent power problems. This section provides check lists for AC power
and the battery. If you cannot resolve a problem after following them, the
cause could lie with another power resource. In such cases you should
contact your dealer.

Troubleshooting

Overheating power down

If the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer will
automatically shut down.

AC power

If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adapter connected,
check the DC IN indicator.

Problem Procedure

AC adapter does not
power the computer
(DC IN indicator does
not glow blue).

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Check the connections. Make sure the cord is
firmly connected to the computer and a power
outlet.

Check the condition of the cord and terminals. If
the cord is frayed or damaged, replace it. If the
terminals are soiled, wipe them with cotton or a
clean cloth.

If the AC adapter still does not power the
computer, contact your dealer.

Troubleshooting

Keyboard

Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration.

Problem Procedure

Some letter keys
produce numbers.

Output to screen is
garbled.

Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not
selected. Press Fn + F11 and try typing again.

Make sure the software you are using is not
remapping the keyboard. Remapping involves
reassigning the meaning of each key. See your
software’s documentation.

If you are still unable to use the keyboard, consult
your dealer.

Battery

If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the DC IN indicator as well
as the indicators for the battery.

Problem Procedure

Battery does not power
the computer.

Battery does not charge
when the AC power
cord is attached.

(Battery indicator does
not glow amber.)

The battery may be discharged. Connect the AC
power cord to charge the battery.

If the battery is completely discharged, it will not
begin charging at once. Wait a few minutes.

If the battery still does not charge, make sure the
outlet is supplying power. Plug in an appliance
and see if it works. If it does not, try another
power source.

Check whether the battery is hot or cold. If the
battery is too hot or too cold, it will not charge
properly. Let it reach room temperature.

Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery to
make sure the terminals are clean. If necessary
wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol.

Connect the AC adapter and replace the battery.
Check the Battery indicator. If it does not glow,

let the computer charge the battery for at least
20 minutes. If the Battery indicator glows after
20 minutes, let the battery continue to charge for
at least another 20 minutes before turning on the
computer.

If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may
be at the end of its operating life.

Replace it.
If you do not think the battery is at the end of its

operating life, see your dealer.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Procedure

Battery does not power
the computer as long as
expected.

Check the power consumption settings in the
Power Options. Consider using a power saving
mode.

Hard disk drive

Problem Procedure

Computer does not boot
from hard drive.

Slow performance Your files may be fragmented. Run SCANDISK

Insert a system disk and reboot.
There may be a problem with your operating

system files. Refer to your operating system
documentation.

and defragmenter to check the condition of your
files and disk.Refer to your operating system
documentation or online HELP for information on
running SCANDISK and the defragmenter.

Contact your dealer if the problems continue.

LCD panel

Problem Procedure

Lines appear broken. Check if you are in DOS mode. In DOS, lines

may appear broken, because of the LCD screen’s
higher resolution. The Windows display should
appear normal.

No display. Press the Hotkey Fn + F5 to change the display

priority and ensure it is not set for an external
monitor.

Make sure instant security was not activated. Try
entering your password, if you have one
registered. Or, turn the power off and back on to
clear instant security.

Problems above remain
unresolved or other
problems occur.

Refer to your software’s documentation to
determine if the software is causing the difficulty.

Contact your dealer if the problems continue.

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