Toshiba L40 User Manual
User’s Manual
L40 Series
computers.toshiba-europe.com
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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
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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
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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.
L40 Series
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
L40 Series
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®.
L40 Series
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
L40 Series
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.
L40 Series Features
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.
L40 Series Features
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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L40 Series Features
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
L40 Series Features
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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L40 Series Features
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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