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Series

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and Safety

Regulatory Information ......................................................................... 1-2

Video Standard Notice .......................................................................... 1-7

OpenSSL Toolkit License Issues ......................................................... 1-8

FreeType License Issues .................................................................... 1-10

ENERGY STAR® Program .................................................................. 1-14

Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries ............... 1-14

Optical disc drive safety instructions ............................................... 1-14

General Precautions ........................................................................... 1-15

Safety Icons ......................................................................................... 1-18

Getting Started

Equipment checklist ............................................................................. 2-1

Conventions ........................................................................................... 2-1

Using your computer for the first time ................................................ 2-2

Getting to know Windows ..................................................................... 2-7

Turning off the power ............................................................................ 2-9

The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed ............................................................... 3-1

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

Right side ............................................................................................... 3-4

Back ........................................................................................................ 3-5

Underside ............................................................................................... 3-5

Front with the display open .................................................................. 3-6

Internal Hardware Components ........................................................... 3-9

Power Condition Descriptions ........................................................... 3-12

Chapter 4

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Operating Basics

Using the Touch Screen ....................................................................... 4-1

Using the Touch Pad ............................................................................. 4-2

The Keyboard ......................................................................................... 4-3

Optical disc drives ................................................................................ 4-5

CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA ................................................... 4-11

3D Playback on an External 3D Device ............................................. 4-13

Battery .................................................................................................. 4-14

LAN ....................................................................................................... 4-18

Memory media ..................................................................................... 4-19

External Display .................................................................................. 4-22

Security lock ........................................................................................ 4-26

Optional TOSHIBA Accessories ........................................................ 4-27

Sound System and Video mode ......................................................... 4-27

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Utilities and Advanced Usage

Utilities and Applications ...................................................................... 5-1

Special features ..................................................................................... 5-6

TOSHIBA Password Utility ................................................................... 5-7

TOSHIBA System Settings ................................................................. 5-10

USB Charge .......................................................................................... 5-11

TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+ .................................. 5-13

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor .............................................................. 5-15

TOSHIBA Gesture Controller .............................................................. 5-16

System Recovery ................................................................................ 5-19

Troubleshooting

Problem solving process ...................................................................... 6-1

Hardware and system checklist ........................................................... 6-4

TOSHIBA support ................................................................................ 6-15

Appendix

Specifications ........................................................................................ 7-1

AC Power Cord and Connectors .......................................................... 7-2

Information for Wireless Devices ........................................................ 7-4

Legal Footnotes ................................................................................... 7-14

Glossary ............................................................................................... 7-16

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Chapter 1

TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and Safety

This chapter states the Legal, regulatory and safety information applicable to TOSHIBA computers.

Copyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks

Copyright

© 2014 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

First edition February 2014

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

Disclaimer

Trademarks

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

Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, PowerPlay, Vari-Bright and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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Windows, Microsoft and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba Corporation and its affiliates is under license.

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

sMedio and sMedio TrueLink+ are trademarks or registered trademarks of sMedio, Inc.

CyberLink, CyberLink PowerDVD and CyberLink MediaStory are registered trademarks of CyberLink Corporation.

Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association.

MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association.

Realtek is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation.

All other product names and service names in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Regulatory Information

FCC information

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FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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

which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer’s External RGB monitor port, Universal Serial Bus (USB

2.0 and 3.0) ports, HDMI port and Headphone/Microphone combo jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC conditions

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

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Contact

Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Boulevard

Irvine, California 92618-1697

Telephone: (949) 583-3000

This information is only applicable for the countries/regions where it is required.

EU Declaration of Conformity

CE compliance

This product is labeled with the CE Mark in accordance with the applicable European Directives, notably RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, Radio

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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.

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Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC, Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC (ErP) and the related implementing measures.

This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards. However, TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented. In this case the persons who have connected/implemented those options/cables have to provide assurance that the system (PC plus options/cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid general EMC problems, the following guidance should be noted:

Only CE marked options should be connected/implemented Only best shielded cables should be connected

Working environment

This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”. TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”.

For example, the following environments are not approved:

Industrial Environments (e.g. environments where a mains voltage of 380 V three-phase is used)

Medical Environments Automotive Environments Aircraft Environments

Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA.

The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments may be:

Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area.

Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area.

Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft, the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product.

Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.

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VCCI Class B Information (Japan Only)

この装置は、クラスＢ情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的としていますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン

受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。

取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをしてください。

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Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Note that Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) regulations provide, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du Règlement sur le matériel brouileur du Canada.

Following information is only valid for EU-member States:

Disposal of products

The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product. They will be separated at the recycling centres.

The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005.

By participating in separate collection of products and batteries, you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country, please visit our website

( www.toshiba.eu/recycling ) or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators

The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the European Battery Directive, then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol.

By participating in separate collection of batteries, you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country, please visit our website

( www.toshiba.eu/recycling ) or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product.

These symbols may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased.

REACH - Compliance Statement

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The European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007, with phased deadlines to 2018.

Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the presence in our articles of substances included on the candidate list according to REACH regulation.

Please consult the following website

www.toshiba.eu/reach for information about the presence in our articles of substances included on the candidate list according to REACH in a concentration above 0.1 % weight by weight.

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Following information is only for Turkey:

Disposal of products:

The crossed wheelie bin symbol means that this product should not be collected and disposed with other household wastes. When product become waste at the end-of-life, to protect environment and human health, it should be given to nearest collection recycling or disposal center. For more information about collection and recycling programs in your country please contact your local authority or the retailer where the product was purchased.

Compliant with AEEE Directive The number of possible pixel failures of your display is defined

according to ISO 9241-307 standards. If the number of pixel failures is less than this standard, they will not be counted as defect or failure.

Battery is a consumption product, since the battery time depends on the usage of your computer. If the battery can not be charged at all, then it is a defect or failure. The changes in battery time is not a defect or failure.

Following information is only for India:

The use of this symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please visit our website

( http://www.toshiba-india.com ) or contact call center (1800-200-8674).

These symbols may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased.

Video Standard Notice

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC, THE VC-1 AND MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (I) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE STANDARDS ("VIDEO") AND/OR (II) DECODING AVC, VC-1 AND MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND

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NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE SUCH VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE

HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

OpenSSL Toolkit License Issues

LICENSE ISSUES

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The OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both the conditions of the OpenSSL License and the original SSLeay license apply to the toolkit. See below for the actual license texts. Actually both licenses are BSD-style Open Source licenses. In case of any license issues related to OpenSSL please contact openssl-core@openssl.org.

OpenSSL License

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Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgment:

"This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit."

( http://www.openssl.org/ )

4. The names "OpenSSL Toolkit" and "OpenSSL Project" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without prior written permission. For written permission, please contact openssl-core@openssl.org.

5. Products derived from this software may not be called "OpenSSL" nor may "OpenSSL" appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project.

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6. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment:

"This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit"

( http://www.openssl.org/ )

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).

Original SSLeay License

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This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).

The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL.

This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the following conditions are aheared to. The following conditions apply to all code found in this distribution, be it the RC4, RSA, lhash, DES, etc., code; not just the SSL code. The SSL documentation included with this distribution is covered by the same copyright terms except that the holder is Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).

If this package is used in a product, Eric Young should be given attribution as the author of the parts of the library used.

This can be in the form of a textual message at program startup or in documentation (online or textual) provided with the package.

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Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1. Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement:

"This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com)"

The word 'cryptographic' can be left out if the rouines from the library being used are not cryptographic related :-).

4. If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof) from the apps directory (application code) you must include an acknowledgement:

"This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com)"

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

The licence and distribution terms for any publically available version or derivative of this code cannot be changed. i.e. this code cannot simply be copied and put under another distribution licence [including the GNU Public Licence.]

FreeType License Issues

The FreeType Project LICENSE

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2006-Jan-27

David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg

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Introduction

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The FreeType Project is distributed in several archive packages; some of them may contain, in addition to the FreeType font engine, various tools and contributions which rely on, or relate to, the FreeType Project.

This license applies to all files found in such packages, and which do not fall under their own explicit license. The license affects thus the FreeType font engine, the test programs, documentation and makefiles, at the very least.

This license was inspired by the BSD, Artistic, and IJG (Independent JPEG Group) licenses, which all encourage inclusion and use of free software in commercial and freeware products alike. As a consequence, its main points are that:

We don't promise that this software works. However, we will be interested in any kind of bug reports. (`as is' distribution)

You can use this software for whatever you want, in parts or full form, without having to pay us. (`royalty-free' usage)

You may not pretend that you wrote this software. If you use it, or only parts of it, in a program, you must acknowledge somewhere in your documentation that you have used the FreeType code. (`credits')

We specifically permit and encourage the inclusion of this software, with or without modifications, in commercial products.

We disclaim all warranties covering The FreeType Project and assume no liability related to The FreeType Project.

Finally, many people asked us for a preferred form for a credit/disclaimer to use in compliance with this license. We thus encourage you to use the following text:

"""

Portions of this software are copyright (C) <year> The FreeType Project

www.freetype.org

"""

Please replace <year> with the value from the FreeType version you actually use.

Legal Terms

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0. Definitions

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Throughout this license, the terms `package', `FreeType Project', and `FreeType archive' refer to the set of files originally distributed by the authors (David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg) as the `FreeType Project', be they named as alpha, beta or final release.

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`You' refers to the licensee, or person using the project, where `using' is a generic term including compiling the project's source code as well as linking it to form a `program' or `executable'. This program is referred to as `a program using the FreeType engine'.

This license applies to all files distributed in the original FreeType Project, including all source code, binaries and documentation, unless otherwise stated in the file in its original, unmodified form as distributed in the original archive. If you are unsure whether or not a particular file is covered by this license, you must contact us to verify this.

1. No Warranty

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THE FREETYPE PROJECT IS PROVIDED `AS IS' WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL ANY OF THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE, OF THE FREETYPE PROJECT.

2. Redistribution

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This license grants a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual and irrevocable right and license to use, execute, perform, compile, display, copy, create derivative works of, distribute and sublicense the FreeType Project (in both source and object code forms) and derivative works thereof for any purpose; and to authorize others to exercise some or all of the rights granted herein, subject to the following conditions:

Redistribution of source code must retain this license file (`FTL.TXT') unaltered; any additions, deletions or changes to the original files must be clearly indicated in accompanying documentation. The copyright notices of the unaltered, original files must be preserved in all copies of source files.

Redistribution in binary form must provide a disclaimer that states that the software is based in part of the work of the FreeType Team, in the distribution documentation. We also encourage you to put an URL to the FreeType web page in your documentation, though this isn't mandatory.

These conditions apply to any software derived from or based on the FreeType Project, not just the unmodified files. If you use our work, you must acknowledge us. However, no fee need be paid to us.

3. Advertising

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Neither the FreeType authors and contributors nor you shall use the name of the other for commercial, advertising, or promotional purposes without specific prior written permission.

We suggest, but do not require, that you use one or more of the following phrases to refer to this software in your documentation or advertising materials: `FreeType Project', `FreeType Engine', `FreeType library', or `FreeType Distribution'.

As you have not signed this license, you are not required to accept it. However, as the FreeType Project is copyrighted material, only this license, or another one contracted with the authors, grants you the right to use, distribute, and modify it. Therefore, by using, distributing, or modifying the FreeType Project, you indicate that you understand and accept all the terms of this license.

4. Contacts

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There are two mailing lists related to FreeType:

freetype@nongnu.org

Discusses general use and applications of FreeType, as well as future and wanted additions to the library and distribution. If you are looking for support, start in this list if you haven't found anything to help you in the documentation.

freetype-devel@nongnu.org

Discusses bugs, as well as engine internals, design issues, specific licenses, porting, etc.

Our home page can be found at

http://www.freetype.org

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ENERGY STAR® Program

Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies.

TOSHIBA is a partner in the ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.

To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the lowpower Sleep Mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode.

TOSHIBA recommends that you leave this and other energy saving features active, so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can wake the computer from Sleep Mode by pressing the power button.

Your ENERGY STAR certified computer should be set by default to enter a low-power "sleep mode" after a period of inactivity. Simply touching the mouse or keyboard "wakes" the computer in seconds. These sleep features can save you up to $23 per year (200 kWh per year in electricity) and prevent up to 300 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually.To learn how to adjust or activate these sleep settings on your computer, please go to:

www.energystar.gov/sleepinstructions

To activate sleep settings organization-wide quickly and easily through network tools, please go to

www.energystar.gov/powermanagement

Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries

Contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider for details regarding how to dispose of the computer and the batteries.

Optical disc drive safety instructions

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

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

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

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

Location of the Required Label

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

Precautions

General Precautions

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

Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions

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included in the text of the manual.

CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

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Provide adequate ventilation

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

Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as

an electric blanket or heater. Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base

of the computer. Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your

computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents. Always provide sufficient space around the computer.

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

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

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

The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the AC adaptor, you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.

Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the material could become damaged.

Pressure or impact 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.

Cleaning the computer

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

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 - in these circumstance you should get the computer inspected by an authorized service provider in order to assess the scope of any damage.

Clean the plastics of the computer using a slightly water dampened cloth.

You can clean the display screen by spraying a small amount of glass cleaner onto a soft, clean cloth and then wiping 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

While the computer is designed for flexible day-to-day usage you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble-free operation.

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

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Turn off (shut down) the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the

computer. Close the display panel. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel. Before carrying your computer, shut it down, disconnect the AC

adaptor and allow it to cool down - a failure to follow this instruction may result in minor heat injury.

Be careful not to subject the computer to impact or shock - a failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to computer, computer failure or loss of data.

Never transport your computer with any cards installed - this may cause damage to either the computer and/or the card resulting in computer failure.

Always use a suitable carry case when transporting the computer. When carrying your computer, be sure to hold it securely so that it

does not fall or hit anything. Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements.

Mobile phones

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

Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

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

Safety Icons

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

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

A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss, equipment damage, or may result in minor or moderate injury.

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

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Getting Started

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information to start using your computer.

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

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer, taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use.

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

TOSHIBA Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)

Documentation

User Information Guide Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

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

Chapter 2

Conventions

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

HDD or Hard disk drive

Click Tap the Touch Pad or click the left Touch

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Some models are equipped with a "Solid State Drive (SSD)" instead of a hard disk drive. In this manual, the word "HDD" or "Hard disk drive" also refers to the SSD unless otherwise stated.

Pad control button once. Left click the mouse once. Tap the touch screen once (only for touch

screen models).

Right-click Click the right Touch Pad control button

once. Right click the mouse once. Press and hold on the touch screen (only for

touch screen models).

Double-click Tap the Touch Pad or click the left Touch

Pad control button twice. Left click the mouse twice. Tap the touch screen twice (only for touch

screen models).

Charm By swiping in from the right edge (only for touch

screen models) or pointing the mouse pointer to the lower-right (or upper-right) corner of your screen, you will find a list of charms: Search,

Share, Start, Devices and Settings.

Desktop Click the Desktop tile from the Start screen to

access the desktop.

Start screen You can go back to the Start screen from an app

or the desktop by the following ways:

Click the Start charm. Move the mouse pointer all the way into the

lower-left corner of the screen and then click the Start button ( ).

Use the Windows® logo key ( ) on your keyboard.

For detailed information, please refer to the Windows Help and Support.

Apps view You can find all of your apps including desktop

programs in the Apps view.

To get to the Apps view:

Move the mouse pointer and then click the

icon in the lower-left of the screen.

Slide up from the middle of the Start screen (only for touch screen models).

Using your computer for the first time

Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for information on the safe and proper use of this computer. It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer. By following the recommendations in it you may reduce your

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chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your hand, arms, shoulders or neck.

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

Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Initial setup Getting to know Windows

Use a virus-check program and make sure it is updated regularly.

Never format storage media without checking its content - formatting destroys all stored data.

It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal Hard Disk Drive or other main storage device to external media. General storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in data loss.

Before you install a device or application, save any data in memory to the Hard Disk Drive or other storage media. Failure to do so may result in the loss of data.

Connecting the AC adaptor

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

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

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

Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of the unit. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the computer is bought and should not be used outside this region. For use in other regions, please buy power cords that conform to safety rules and regulations in the particular region.

Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug.

When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact order as described in this User’s Manual. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts.

Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface, furniture, or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the computer base and AC adaptor's surface increase in temperature during normal use.

Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage.

Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions.

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

Figure 2-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug)

Figure 2-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug)

Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord will be included with the computer depending on the model.

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

your computer.

Figure 2-3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer

1. DC IN 19V jack 2. DC output plug

Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.

3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet - the DC IN/Battery indicator should glow.

Opening the display

The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.

While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display panel - this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity.

Figure 2-4 Opening the display panel

1. Display panel

Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.

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

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Do not put your fingers in the gap between the LCD panel and battery pack when closing your LCD, otherwise your fingers might get hurt.

Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage.

Do not press or push on the display panel.

Do not lift the computer by the display panel.

Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left in between the display panel and the keyboard.

When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel (Do not use excessive force when opening or closing the display panel).

Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Power Condition Descriptions section for more information.

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

Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup.

1. Open the display panel.

2. Press the computer's power button.

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Figure 2-5 Turning on the power

1. Power button

Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.

Initial setup

The Windows Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system.

When it is displayed, be sure to read the License Terms carefully.

Getting to know Windows

For detailed information on what is new and how to operate Windows, please refer to the Windows Help and Support.

Start screen

The Start screen is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows operating system, providing new and easy ways to access everything from your favorite apps and Web sites to your contacts and other important information.

From the Start screen, you can just start typing to search for what you want. From there, you can easily switch between results for apps, files, and more.

Windows Taskbar

Point to the bottom edge to show the Windows Taskbar on the Start screen. (If you’ve moved the Windows Taskbar to another edge, point there.)

You can see all of your recently used apps on the Windows Taskbar.

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Power Options icon

The Start screen provides you a convenient way to enter the Shut Down/ Sleep/Hibernation Mode. You can just click the power icon ( upper right of the Start screen and then select the mode you want.

Charms

Use the Windows charms to start apps, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks.

By pointing the mouse pointer to the upper or lower right corner of your screen, you will find a list of charms: Search, Share, Start, Devices and

Settings.

Search This charm allows you to search your computer

(apps, settings and files), the web, or within an app. You can also find the Search icon on the upper right of the Start screen.

Share This charm allows you to share items (links,

photos, and more).

Start This charm takes you to the Start screen or, if

already on the Start screen, returns you to your last app.

Devices This charm allows you to manage your hardware.

) on the

Tiles

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Settings This charm allows you to access your computer’s

settings (volume, brightness, connecting to the internet, and more).

Tiles can be accessed and launched from the Start screen.

Typical Start screen tiles are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other applications downloaded to your system.

Although many applications will be pre-installed or built-in to your computer, you will also have the ability to download many other applications at the click of your mouse.

In the Windows Store you can search for and browse thousands of apps, all grouped into easy to find categories.

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Sign-in options

Windows offers a number of sign-in options including Password (

PIN ( ) and Picture password ( ) authentication to prevent from

unauthorized access. You are allowed to select an option on the Windows login screen by clicking sign-in options if you have multiple sign-in methods set for a user account. Password authentication is the default sign-in option.

Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in one of the following modes, either Shut Down Mode, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode.

Shut Down 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/disc activity has stopped before removing the disk/ disc.

If you turn off the power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk.

Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could cause loss of 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.

Click the power icon ( down.

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

Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately - wait a short period to avoid any potential damage.

Restarting the computer

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

You change certain computer settings.

If you need to restart the computer, there are several ways this can be achieved:

Click the power icon ( ) on the Start screen and then select Restart.

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In the Settings charm, click Power and then select Restart. Press CTRL, ALT and DEL simultaneously (once) to display the menu window, and then select Restart by clicking the power icon ( ) in the lower-right corner.

Sleep Mode

If you have to interrupt your work, you are able to turn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. 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.

When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled, always completely shut down the computer. This includes turning off any wireless communication functionalities, and cancelling settings that reactivate the computer automatically, such as a timer recording function. Failure to completely shut down the computer in this way could allow the operating system to reactivate and run pre-programmed tasks or preserve unsaved data, which could interfere with aviation or other systems, possibly causing serious injury.

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

Do not switch to Sleep Mode while transferring data to external media, such as USB devices, memory media or other external memory devices. Data will be lost.

When the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options (to access it, click Desktop Assist -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options on the desktop).

To restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode, press and hold the power button or any key on the keyboard for a short amount of time. Please note that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wakeup on Keyboard option is enabled within the TOSHIBA System Settings.

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.

To use the Hybrid Sleep function, configure it in the Power Options.

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Benefits of Sleep Mode

The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits:

Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than 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 Sleep Mode in one of following ways:

Click the power icon ( ) on the Start screen and then select Sleep. In the Settings charm, click Power and then select Sleep.

Close the display panel. Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options.

Press the power button. Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options.

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

When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the Power indicator will blink white.

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 function 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. Please note that 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.

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Data will be lost if you disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed.

Do not switch to Hibernation Mode while transferring data to external media, such as USB devices, memory media or other external memory devices, as data will be lost.

Benefits of Hibernation Mode

The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits:

Saves data to the Hard Disk Drive when the computer automatically shuts 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.

Starting Hibernation Mode

To enter Hibernation Mode, click the power icon ( ) on the Start screen and then select Hibernate.

In order to show Hibernate in Power menu, you need to setup according to the following steps:

1. Click Desktop Assist -> Control Panel -> System and Security ->

Power Options on the desktop.

2. Click Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing

the lid does.

3. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable.

4. Select the Hibernate check box from Shutdown settings.

5. Click the Save changes button.

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The computer can be configured to enter Hibernation 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 Power Options and then click Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does.

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

3. Click the Save changes button.

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Data save in Hibernation Mode

When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer will take a moment to save the current data in memory to the Hard Disk Drive.

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 fully discharge.

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The Grand Tour

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This chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the computer.

Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons)

For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, please refer to the

Legal Footnotes section.

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

Front with the display closed

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

Figure 3-1 Front of the computer with display panel closed

Chapter 3

1. DC IN/Battery indicator

2. Wireless communication indicator

Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.

DC IN/Battery indicator

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The DC IN/Battery indicator shows the condition of the DC IN and the battery's charge - white indicates the battery is fully charged while the power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor.

Please refer to the Power Condition Descriptions section for more information on this feature.

3. Memory media slot

Left side

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Wireless communication indicator

The Wireless communication indicator glows amber when the Bluetooth or Wireless LAN functions are turned on.

Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions.

Memory media slot This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™/

SDXC™ memory card, miniSD™/microSD™ Card and MultiMediaCard™. Refer to the

Memory media section for more information.

Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the Memory media slot. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

The following figure shows the left side of the computer.

Figure 3-2 The left side of the computer

1. DC IN 19V jack 4. Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) port

2. LAN jack 5. Optical disc drive*

3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 or 3.0) port*

* Provided with some models. Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.

6. Cooling vents*

DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to

power the computer and charge its internal batteries. Please note that you should only use the model of AC adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase - using the wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the computer.

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LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor

has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), or Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX). Some models are equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). Refer to Operating

Basics, for details.

Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could cause damage or malfunction.

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 or 3.0) port

One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to the USB 2.0 or 3.0 standard, is provided on the left side of the computer.

The USB port type may vary depending on the model you purchased. The port with blue color is USB 3.0 port.

Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) port

One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to the USB 3.0 standard, is provided on the left side of the computer.

The USB 3.0 port is compliant with USB 3.0 standard and backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices.

The port with the icon ( ) has Sleep and Charge function.

USB 3.0 port(s) may work as USB 2.0 port(s) when operating in USB Legacy Emulation mode.

Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available. Some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly.

Before removing a USB device from the USB port of your computer, click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Tasktar, and then select the USB device that you want to remove.

Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the USB port. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Optical disc drive The computer may be configured with an optical

disc drive.

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2.6GB and 5.2GB DVD-RAM media cannot be read from or written to.

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Cooling vents The cooling vents help the processor to avoid

Right side

The following figure shows the right side of the computer.

1. Headphone/Microphone combo jack 4. External RGB monitor port*

2. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port 5. Cooling vents*

3. HDMI out port 6. Security lock slot

* Provided with some models. Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.

overheating.

Figure 3-3 The right side of the computer

Headphone/ Microphone combo jack

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port

A 3.5 mm mini headphone/microphone combo jack enables connection of a monaural microphone or a stereo headphone.

One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the right side of the computer.

The USB 2.0 port is not compatible with USB 3.0 devices.

Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available. Some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly.

HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A

connector HDMI cable.

External RGB monitor port

This port provides 15-pin, analog RGB port. Please refer to the External RGB monitor port pin

assignment section for information on external

RGB monitor port pin assignment. This port allows you to connect an external RGB monitor to the computer.

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Cooling vents The cooling vents help the processor to avoid

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Security lock slot A security cable can be attached to this slot and

Back

The following figure shows the back of the computer.

Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.

Underside

The following figures show the underside of the computer. You should ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage.

overheating.

then connected to a desk or other large object in order to deter theft of the computer.

Figure 3-4 The back of the computer

Figure 3-5 The underside of the computer

1. Cooling vents

2. Battery pack

Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.

Cooling vents The cooling vents help the processor to avoid

overheating.

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Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as

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screws, staples and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Carefully clean the dust on the cooling vents’ surface using a soft cloth.

Battery pack The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack

provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected.

For more detailed information on the use and operation of the battery pack please refer to the

Battery section.

Front with the display open

This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display, lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you.

Figure 3-6 The front of the computer with the display panel open

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Figure 3-7 Top side of the touch screen model

1. Microphone 8. Display hinges

2. Web Camera LED 9. Power button

3. Web Camera 10. Power indicator

4. Microphone* 11. Keyboard

5. Wireless communication antennas (not shown)

6. Display screen 13. Touch Pad control buttons

7. Stereo speakers

* Provided with some models. Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.

12. Touch Pad

Microphone The built-in microphone allows you to import and

record sounds for your application - please refer to the Sound System and Video mode section for more information.

Web Camera LED The Web Camera LED glows when the Web

Camera is operating.

Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to

record video or take photographs with your computer. You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool.

Do not point the web camera directly at the sun.

Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens. Doing so may reduce image quality. Use an eyeglass cleaner (cleaner cloth) or other soft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty.

Wireless communication antennas

Depending on the configuration of your computer, one or all of the antennas listed below are built-in:

Wireless LAN Wireless LAN/Bluetooth

Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)

For more information regarding Wireless LAN, please refer to the Legal

Footnotes section.

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Display screen 35.6cm (14.0") LCD screen, may be configured

with the following resolution depending on the model you purchased:

HD, 1366 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels FHD, 1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixels

Please be aware that, when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor, the image displayed on the internal screen will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power. This difference in brightness levels is intended to save power when operating on batteries.

Legal Footnote (LCD)

For more information regarding LCD, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section.

Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your

software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system. The speakers appearance depends on the model you purhased.

Display hinges The display hinges allow the display panel to be

positioned at a variety of easy-to-view angles.

Power button Press this button to turn the computer's power on

or off.

Power indicator The Power indicator glows white when the

computer is turned on. However, if you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode, this indicator will blink white.

Keyboard Your computer’s keyboard contains character

keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard.

Refer to the The Keyboard section for details.

Touch Pad The Touch Pad located in the palm rest is used

to control the movement of the on-screen pointer.

To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.

Touch Pad appearance depends on the model you purhased.

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Touch Pad control buttons

The two buttons located on the bottom of the Touch Pad 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, and press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using.

Touch Pad control buttons appearance depends on the model you purhased.

Internal Hardware Components

This section describes the internal hardware components of your computer.

The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you purchased.

Battery pack This computer includes a battery pack inside.

However, please do not attempt to dismount or replace it by yourself. Please contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider, if necessary.

The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected.

For more detailed information on the use and operation of the battery pack please refer to the

Battery section.

Legal Footnote (Battery Life)

For more information regarding Battery Life, please refer to the Legal

Footnotes section.

CPU The processor type varies depending on model.

To check which type of processor is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor utility by clicking Desktop Assist -> Support & Recovery -> PC Health Monitor on the desktop, and then click PC Information.

Legal Footnote (CPU)

For more information regarding CPU, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section.

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Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive

The capacity of the hard disk drive varies depending on the model.

To check which type of HDD/SSD is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor utility by clicking Desktop Assist -> Support & Recovery -> PC Health Monitor on the desktop, and then click PC Information.

Please note that part of the hard disk's overall capacity is reserved as administration space.

In this manual, the word "HDD" or "Hard disk drive" also refers to the SSD unless otherwise stated.

SSD is a large-capacity storage media which uses Solid-State Memory in place of a magnetic disk of the hard disk.

Under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non-use and/or exposure to high temperatures, the SSD may be vulnerable to data retention errors.

Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)

For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section.

Video RAM The memory in a computer's graphics adaptor,

used to store the image displayed on a bitmap display.

The amount of Video RAM available is dependent on the computer's system memory.

Click Desktop Assist -> Control Panel ->

Appearance and Personalization -> Display -> Adjust resolution on the desktop.

The amount of Video RAM can be verified by clicking the Advanced settings button in the Screen Resolution window.

Memory module The memory module is installed in the computer.

Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))

For more information regarding Memory (Main System), please refer to the

Legal Footnotes section.

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Graphics Processing Unit

Graphics processing unit (GPU) performance may vary depending on product model, design configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized. GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode.

Legal Footnote (Graphics Processing Unit (GPU))

For more information regarding Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), please refer to the Legal Footnotes section.

Intel® Display Power Saving Technology

Intel GPU models may include the Display Power Saving Technology feature that can save the computer's power consumption by optimizing picture contrast on the internal LCD.

This feature can be used if the computer is:

running under battery mode using the internal LCD display only

The Display Power Saving Technology feature is enabled as the factory default. If you want to disable this feature, you can disable it.

The Display Power Saving Technology feature can be disabled in the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel/Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel.

You can access this control panel in the following way:

Right-click on the desktop and click Graphics Properties...

In Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel:

1. Click Power and select On battery.

2. Click Off under Display Power Saving Technology.

3. Click Apply.

If you want to enable this feature, under the conditions mentioned above, click On under Display Power Saving Technology.

In Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel:

1. Click Power.

2. Select On battery from the drop-down menu in Power Source.

3. Clear the Display Power Saving Technology check box.

4. Click OK.

If you want to enable this feature, under the conditions mentioned above, select the Display Power Saving Technology check box.

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AMD® Vari-Bright

AMD GPU models may include the AMD® Vari-Bright™ feature that can save the computer's power consumption by optimizing picture contrast on the internal LCD.

This feature can be used if the computer is:

running under battery mode using the internal LCD display only

The Vari-Bright feature can be enabled in the AMD VISION Engine Control Center/Catalyst Control Center. You can access the center in the following way:

Right-click on the desktop and click AMD VISION Engine Control Center/Catalyst Control Center.

In this control panel:

1. Select PowerPlay™ under Power.

2. Select Enable PowerPlay™ check box, and then select the Enable Vari-Bright™ check box.

If you want to improve the picture quality under the conditions mentioned above, adjust the setting towards Maximize Quality or disable this feature.

™

Power Condition Descriptions

Power conditions

The computer's operating capability and battery charge status are affected by different power conditions, including whether an AC adaptor is connected and what the charge level is for that battery.

The LED in the table below refers to the DC IN/Battery indicator.

Power on Power off

(no operation)

AC adaptor connected

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Battery fully charged

Battery partially charged or no charge

• Operates

• No charge

• LED: white

• Operates

• Charge

• LED: amber

• No charge

• LED: white

• Quick charge

• LED: amber

Power on Power off

(no operation)

AC adaptor not connected

Remaining battery capacity is above low battery trigger point

• Operates

• LED: off

Remaining battery capacity is below low battery trigger point

Remaining battery capacity is exhausted

• Operates

• LED: flashes amber

Computer shuts down

DC IN/Battery indicator

Check the DC IN/Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack and the power status with the AC adaptor connected. The following indicator conditions should be noted:

Flashing amber The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must

be connected in order to recharge the battery.

Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the

battery is charging.

White Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the

battery is fully charged.

No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does

not light.

If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will stop and the DC IN/Battery indicator will go out. When the battery pack's temperature falls to a normal range, charging will resume - this process will occur regardless of whether the computer's power is on or off.

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer the following indicator conditions should be noted:

White Indicates power is being supplied to the

computer and the computer is turned on.

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Flashing white Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and

that there is sufficient power available (AC adaptor or battery) to maintain this condition.

No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does

not light.

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Operating Basics

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, and highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it.

Using the Touch Screen

Some models are equipped with a touch screen.

You can use your finger to manipulate icons, buttons, menu items, the onscreen keyboard, and other items on the touch screen.

Tap Simply tap your finger once on the touch screen

to activate an item, such as an app.

Press and hold Press your finger down and leave it there for a

few seconds. This will show information to help you learn more about an item or will open a menu specific to what you are doing.

Pinch or stretch Touch the screen or an item with two or more

fingers, and then move the fingers toward each other (pinch) or away from each other (stretch). This will show different levels of information or visually zooms in or out.

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Rotate Put two or more fingers on an item and then turn

your hand to rotate things in the direction you turn your hand. Only some items can be rotated.

Slide Drag your finger on the touch screen to move

through what's on the screen.

Swipe to select Quickly slide down an item with your finger, such

as an app tile to select it. This usually opens the app commands.

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Swipe Quickly move your finger in from the edge of the

For details and more advanced touch screen gestures to interact with Windows operating system, please refer to Help and Support.

Using the Touch Pad

The Touch Pad located in the palm rest may support the following gestures:

Tap Tap once on the Touch Pad to activate an item,

Two-Finger Tap Tap once on the Touch Pad with two fingers

screen, without pausing when you first touch it.

Swipe from the left edge: shows your recently opened apps, and so on.

Swipe from the right edge: opens or closes the charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings).

Swipe from the top edge: opens or closes the app command bar.

such as an app.

together to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using. (Similar to right-click)

Pinch or stretch Place two or more fingers down on the Touch

Pad and move them toward each other (pinch) or away from each other (stretch). This will show different levels of information or visually zooms in or out.

Two-Finger Scroll Place two fingers down and slide them vertically

or horizontally from anywhere on the Touch Pad. This allows you to operate the scroll bars of a window.

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Swipe Quickly move your finger in from the edge of the

Some of the Touch Pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications.

The Keyboard

The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on which country/region your computer is configured for, with keyboards being available for numerous languages.

There are different types of keys, specifically typewriter keys, function keys, soft keys, Windows special keys and the keypad overlay.

Never remove the key caps on your keyboard. Doing so could cause damage to the parts under the key caps.

Touch Pad, without pausing when you first touch it.

Swipe from the left edge: shows your recently opened apps.

Swipe from the right edge: opens or closes the charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings).

Swipe from the top edge: opens or closes the app command bar.

Keyboard indicator

The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator which show the following conditions:

When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed.

Figure 4-1 Keypad indicators

1. CAPS LOCK indicator

CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are

locked into their uppercase format.

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Function Key

The function keys (F1 ~ F12) are the twelve keys at the top of your keyboard.

You can configure the function keys’ mode as "Special function mode" or "Standard F1-F12 mode" by clicking Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities - > System Settings -> Keyboard on the desktop.

"Special function mode" allows you to use special functions without pressing the FN key.

Special function mode

F1 FN + F1 Launches the help file supplied with

F2 FN + F2 Decreases the computer's display

F3 FN + F3 Increases the computer's display

F4 FN + F4 Changes the active display device.

F5 FN + F5 Enables or disables the Touch Pad.

F6 FN + F6 Moves media backward.

F7 FN + F7 Plays or pauses media playback.

F8 FN + F8 Moves media forward.

F9 FN + F9 Decreases the computer's volume.

F10 FN + F10 Increases the computer's volume.

F11 FN + F11 Turns the sound on or off.

Standard F1F12 mode

Function

the software.

panel brightness in individual steps.

To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device.

F12 FN + F12 Turns the Airplane mode on or off.

FN + 1 FN + 1 Reduces the icon size on the desktop

or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows.

FN + 2 FN + 2 Enlarges the icon size on the desktop

or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows.

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Special function mode

FN + Space FN + Space Changes the display resolution.

Some functions will show the toast notification at the edges of the screen.

Those toast notifications are disabled at factory default. You can enable them in the TOSHIBA Function Key application.

To access it, click Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Function Key on the desktop.

Standard F1F12 mode

Function

Windows special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows, the Windows® logo key activates the Start screen while the application key has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button.

This key activates the Windows Start screen.

This key has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button.

Generating ASCII characters

Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation, but you are able to generate these characters using their specific ASCII codes.

1. Hold down the ALT key.

2. Using the numeric keypad, type the ASCII code of the character you require.

3. Release ALT - the ASCII character will appear on the display screen.

Optical disc drives

The computer may be installed with a DVD Super Multi drive. When the computer is accessing an optical disc, the indicator on the drive glows.

Formats

The drives support the following formats.

DVD Super Multi drive

The drive supports the following formats: CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVDVideo, CD-DA, CD-Text, Photo CD™ (single/multi-session), CD-ROM Mode 1/Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2), Enhanced CD (CD-

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EXTRA), Addressing Method 2, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW,

DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL (Format1), DVD+R DL.

Using optical disc drives

The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of disc based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs without an adaptor.

Use the DVD playback application to view DVD-Video discs.

For precautions on writing to discs, refer to the Writing discs section.

To load discs, follow the steps as detailed below:

1. When the computer’s power is on, press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly.

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

Figure 4-2 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open

1. Eject button 2. Disc tray

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3. Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray.

Figure 4-3 Inserting a disc

1. Laser lens

When the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the computer will cover the disc tray slightly. Therefore, you will need to turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the disc tray. After seating the disc, however, make sure it lies flat.

Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as this could cause misalignment.

Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive. Check the surface of the disc tray, especially the area behind the front edge of the disc tray, to make sure there are no such objects before closing the drive.

4. 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 the spindle base.

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

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

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Removing discs

To remove the disc, follow the steps as detailed below:

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

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

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When the disc tray pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the

Φ1.0mm

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

2. The disc extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it. Gently lift out the disc.

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

How to remove disc when the disc tray will not open

Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off. If the power is off, you can open the disc tray by inserting a slender object (about 20 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole near the eject button.

Figure 4-4 Manual release with the eject hole

1. Manual eject hole

Turn off the power before you use the manual eject hole. If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray, the disc could fly off the spindle and cause injury.

Writable discs

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This section describes the types of writable discs. Check the specifications of your drive to see the types of discs it can write.

CDs

CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed.

CD-RW discs including multi speed CD-RW discs, high-speed CD-RW discs and ultra-speed CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.

DVDs

DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed.

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

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Writing discs

You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R, CDRW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs.

When writing information to media using an optical drive, you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live electrical outlet. It is possible that, if data is written while powered by the battery pack, the write process may sometimes fail due to low battery power - in these instances data loss may occur.

Important message

Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the optical disc drive, please read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that the optical disc drive may not function properly, and you may fail to write or rewrite information successfully - this may cause you to either lose data or incur other damage to the drive or media.

Disclaimer

TOSHIBA does not assume responsibility for the following:

Damage to any disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product.

Any change or loss of the recorded contents of 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. In view of this, it is good practice to make two or more copies of important data, in case of any undesired change or loss of the recorded contents.

Before writing or rewriting

Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of disc media, however, it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates. Please also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc.

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CD-R:

TAIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd.

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

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

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

DVD-R:

DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2.0

TAIYO YUDEN Co.,Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media)

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 8x and 16x speed media)

Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media)

DVD-R DL:

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 4x and 8x speed media)

DVD+R:

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 8x and 16x speed media)

TAIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media)

DVD+R DL:

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 8x speed media)

DVD-RW:

DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1.1 or version

1.2

Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) (for 2x, 4x and 6x speed media)

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 2x, 4x and 6x speed media)

DVD+RW:

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 4x and 8x speed media)

DVD-RAM: (DVD Super Multi drive only)

DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Version 2.0, Version 2.1 or Version 2.2

Panasonic Corporation (for 3x and 5x speed media)

Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. (for 3x and 5x speed media)

Some types and formats of DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs may be unreadable.

Disc created in DVD-R DL format4 (Layer Jump Recording) cannot be read.

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When writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to a media:

Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the cut-and-paste function as the original data will be lost if there is a write error.

Do not perform any of the following actions:

Change users in the Operating Systems. Operate the computer for any other function, including such tasks

as using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the display panel.

Start a communication application. Apply impact or vibration to the computer. Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items

as a memory media card, USB device, external monitor or an optical digital device.

Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice. Open the optical disc drive.

Do not use shut down, log off, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode functions while writing or rewriting.

Make sure that the write/rewrite operation is completed before going into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode (You can remove an optical media on the optical disc drive after writing is completed).

If the media is of poor quality, or is dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur.

Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes, trains or cars. In addition, do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand.

Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer.

CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA

Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA:

Notes on use

This software can only be used on Windows operating system. CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA is only provided with models

configured with a DVD Super Multi drive. CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA software is supported for

playback of DVD and video file. Frame dropping, audio skipping or out of sync audio and video may

occur during playback of some video titles.

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Close all other applications when using the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA. Do not open any other applications or carry out any other operations during video playback. Playback may stop or not function properly in some situations.

Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be playable on the computer.

Use DVD-Video discs with a region code which is either "the same as the factory default setting" (if applicable) or "ALL".

Do not playback video while watching or recording television programs using other applications. Doing so may cause video playback or television program recording errors. In addition, if prescheduled recording starts during video playback it may cause video playback or television program recording errors. Please view video during times when there is no recording prescheduled.

The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA.

It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected when playing video. Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback. When playing video using battery power, set the Power Options to "Balance".

The screen saver is disabled during video playback using the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA. The computer will not automatically go into Hibernation or Sleep mode.

Do not configure the Display automatic power off function to run while the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA is running.

Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA.

Do not lock the computer using the Windows logo ( ) + L keys when running the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA. The CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA does not have a parental

control function. Carry out the installation/uninstallation of the CyberLink PowerDVD for

TOSHIBA under a user account with administrator rights. Do not change Windows Users while CyberLink PowerDVD for

TOSHIBA is running. For some DVD or video files, using the control window to change the

audio track will also change the subtitle track. The playback of some media files may not be normal by this player.

This may also happen when using Windows Media Player and Video app.

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Display Devices & Audio

If the video image is not displayed on an external display or television, stop the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA, and change the screen resolution. To change the screen resolution, click Desktop Assist ->

Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Display -> Adjust resolution on the desktop. However, video cannot be output

to some external displays and televisions due to output or playback conditions.

When viewing video on an external display or TV, change the display device before playing. Video can be played only on internal LCD displays or external displays. In Clone mode (Dual View), CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA may not function properly.

Do not change the screen resolution while running the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA.

Do not change the display device while running the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA.

Starting CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA

Use the following procedure to start CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA.

1. Insert a DVD-Video in the optical disc drive while the operating system is running.

When a DVD-Video disc is set in the DVD drive (for models with DVD drive), CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA may start automatically.

2. Click CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA in the Apps view to start CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA.

Operating CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA

Notes on Using CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA.

Screen display and available features may vary amongst videos and scenes.

Open CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA Manual

CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA features and instructions are detailed in CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA Help. Use the following procedure to open CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA Help.

Press the F1 key when CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA is launched.

3D Playback on an External 3D Device

3D playback on an external 3D device feature is only provided with some models.

Effect of 3D can be shown only on an external 3D devices connected via an HDMI output. It cannot be shown on the internal display. In order for 3D

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playback to work on external display/TV, you need a 3D enabled display/ TV that has an HDCP compliant HDMI port.

3D playback feature supports the following resolutions:1920x1080 24Hz and 1280x720 60Hz.

Please change the Screen Resolution to one of the above before using 3D playback function.

Important Safety Information for 3D Function

Please refrain from or stop viewing if you feel ill or experience discomfort before or while watching 3D video images.

Please refrain from viewing 3D video images if you experience convulsions, photosensitivity reaction, or heart disease.

Due to the possibility of impact on vision development, viewers of 3D video images should be aged 6 or older. Children and teenagers may be more susceptible to health issues associated with viewing in 3D and should be closely supervised to avoid prolonged viewing without rest.

Avoid use of the 3D function when under the influence of alcohol. Please read the user’s manual that comes with the computer carefully

before using the 3D playback function. The 3D effect differs between individuals.

Battery

This section explains battery types, use, recharging methods and handling.

Battery pack

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

Real Time Clock (RTC) function

The Real Time Clock (RTC) function is supported. The main battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar function and also maintains the system configuration while the computer is turned off. If the RTC lasting time completely runs out, the system will lose this information and the real time clock and calendar will stop working.

You can change the Real Time Clock settings in the BIOS setup utility. Please refer to Troubleshooting for further information.

Care and use of the battery pack

This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your battery pack properly.

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Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions.

Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak, battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened.

Charging the batteries

When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the DC IN/Battery indicator will flash amber to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If you continue to use the computer while the DC IN/Battery indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any data, and automatically turn itself off.

You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.

Procedures

To recharge a battery pack, connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet - the DC IN/Battery indicator will glow amber while the battery is being charged.

Charging Time

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

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Battery type Power off Power on

Battery pack (32Wh, 4 cell)

Battery pack (45Wh, 4 cell)

Please be aware that the charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you are using the computer - if you make heavy use of external devices for example, the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation.

about 3 hours about 5 hours

about 3.6 hours about 5 hours

Battery charging notice

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

The battery is extremely hot or cold (if the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all). To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity, you should charge it at room temperature of between 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

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The battery is nearly completely discharged. In this instance you should leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.

The DC IN/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.

In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below:

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

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer, and to a wall outlet that is supplying power.

3. Charge the battery until the DC IN/Battery indicator glows white.

Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity.

Monitoring battery capacity

Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods.

Clicking the battery icon on the Windows Taskbar 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.

Please be aware that the actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time.

With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity will gradually decrease. In view of this it will be noted that an often used, older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged.

Maximizing battery operating time

A battery's usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge, while how long the charge lasts in a battery depends on:

Processor speed Screen brightness System Sleep Mode System Hibernation Mode Display power off period

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Hard Disk Drive power off period

How often and for how long you use the Hard Disk Drive and external disk drives, for example, optical disc.

How much charge the battery contained to begin with. How you use optional devices, such as a USB device, to which the

battery supplies power. Whether you enable Sleep Mode, which can conserve battery power if

you are frequently turning the computer off and on. Where you store your programs and data. Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the

keyboard - closing the display saves power. The environmental temperature - operating time decreases at low

temperatures. Whether you enable Sleep and Charge function.

Batteries exhausted time

When you turn off the power of your computer with batteries fully charged, the batteries will be exhausted within the following approximate period.

Battery type Sleep Mode Shut Down Mode

Battery pack (32Wh, 4 cell)

Battery pack (45Wh, 4 cell)

about 22 hours about 28 days

about 30 hours about 39 days

Extending battery life

To maximize the life of your battery packs:

At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps as detailed below.

1. Turn off the computer's power.

2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer's power - if it does not turn on then go to Step 4.

3. Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If you find that the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged, however, if the DC IN/Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery condition, go to Step 4.

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LAN

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) or Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).

This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.

LAN cable types

4. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer, and to a wall outlet that is supplying power. The DC IN/Battery indicator should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged, however, in the event that DC IN/Battery indicator does not glow this indicates that power is not being supplied - check the connections for the AC adaptor and the power cord.

5. Charge the battery pack until the DC IN/Battery indicator glows white.

The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.

The Link speed (10/100/1000 megabits per second) changes automatically depending on the network conditions (connected device, cable or noise and so on).

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 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T), be sure to connect with a CAT5e cable or higher. You cannot use a CAT3 or CAT5 cable.

If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASETX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher. You cannot use a CAT3 cable.

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

Connecting the LAN cable

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps as detailed below:

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Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable. The AC

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adaptor must remain connected during LAN use. If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN, the system may hang up.

Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable. Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may occur.

Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that is connected to the LAN jack. Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may occur.

1. Turn off the power 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.

Figure 4-5 Connecting the LAN cable

1. LAN jack 2. LAN cable

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector or router. Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a network connection.

Memory media

The computer is equipped with a memory media slot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with various memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants.

Keep foreign objects out of the memory media slot. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the computer or Keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause computer damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD/microSD Card.

Please note that not all memory media have been tested and verified to work correctly. Therefore, it is not possible to guarantee that all memory media will operate properly.

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Figure 4-6 Examples of memory media

Secure Digital (SD) Card microSD card adaptor and

microSD card

MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Points to note about the memory media card

SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards comply with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music. For this reason, you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device, and you may not reproduce any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment.

Below is a simple explanation for distinguishing SD memory cards from SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards.

SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards appear the same externally. However, the logo on memory cards is different, so pay careful attention to the logo when purchasing.

The SD memory card logo is (

The SDHC memory card logo is ( ).

The SDXC memory card logo is ( ).

The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB. The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB. The maximum capacity of SDXC memory cards is 128GB.

Memory media format

New media cards are formatted according to specific standards. If you wish to reformat a media card, be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards.

Formatting a memory media card

Memory media cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards. If you reformat a memory card, be sure to reformat it with a device such as digital camera or digital audio player that uses the memory cards, not with the format command provided within Windows.

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Should you need to format all areas of the memory card, including the protected area, you will need to obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system.

Media care

Observe the following precautions when handling the card.

Do not twist or bend cards. Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media

close to containers of liquid. Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or let it get

dirty. After using card, return it to its case. The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way. Do not

try to force the card into the slot. Do not leave a card partially inserted in the slot. Press the card until

you hear it click into place. Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to

record data. Memory cards have a limited lifespan, so it is important to backup

important data. Do not write to a card if the battery power is low. Low power could

affect writing accuracy. Do not remove a card while read/write is in progress.

For more details on using memory cards, see manuals accompanying the cards.

About the write-protect feature

Memory media cards have a write-protect function.

SD Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card)

Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data.

Inserting memory media

The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. To insert memory media, follow the steps as detailed below:

1. Turn the memory media so that the contacts (metal areas) face down.

2. Insert the memory media into the memory media slot on the computer.

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3. Press the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made.

The memory media will be partially out of the slot.

Figure 4-7 Inserting memory media

1. Memory media slot 2. Memory media

Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.

Make sure the memory media is oriented properly before you insert it. If you insert the media in wrong direction, you may not be able to remove it.

When inserting the memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data.

Do not turn the computer off or switch to Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode while files are being copied - doing so may cause data to be lost.

Removing memory media

The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. To remove memory media, follow the steps as detailed below:

1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Tasktar.

2. Select memory media.

3. Grasp the media and remove it.

If you remove the memory media or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the memory media, you may lose data or damage the media.

Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. The computer could become unstable or data in the memory media could be lost.

Do not remove only the miniSD/microSD Card while leaving the adaptor in the memory media slot.

External Display

Your computer video capabilities can be enhanced with additional displays.

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External displays allows you to share your desktop or extend the desktop

area.

Connecting an external display

Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect other external displays via available ports on the computer.

Some models may include the Triple Monitor function that can display image on Triple Monitor independently.

As the port operation of all external display devices have not been confirmed, some devices may not function properly.

External RGB monitor port

An external analog monitor can be connected to the External RGB monitor port on the computer. To connect an external analog monitor, follow the steps as detailed below:

1. Connect the RGB cable to the External RGB monitor port.

Figure 4-8 Connecting the RGB cable to the External RGB monitor port

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1. External RGB monitor port 2. RGB cable

There are no fastening screws for an external monitor cable on the External RGB monitor port. However, external monitor cables which have connectors with fastening screws can still be used.

2. Turn the external monitor's power on.

When you turn on the power, the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device.

When displaying desktop on an external analog monitor, desktop is sometimes displayed on the center of the monitor with black bars around desktop (with small size).

At that time, please read the manual of the monitor and set the display mode which is supporting at the monitor. Then it will be displayed with suitable size with correct aspect ratio.

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The HDMI out port

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port digitally transfers both video and audio data without reducing the quality. HDMI-compatible external display devices including televisions can be connected via the HDMI port.

Some models can support ultra high definition (3840 x 2160 pixels) display on compatible external display devices via HDMI output port. To use this function, you must purchase an HDMI cable (corresponding to 3840x2160 pixels or higher).

To connect an HDMI-compatible display device, follow the steps as detailed below:

To connect a device to the HDMI out port, you must purchase a suitable HDMI cable.

1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI in port of the HDMI display device.

2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer.

3. Turn the HDMI display device's power on.

Figure 4-9 Connecting the HDMI out port

1. HDMI out port 2. HDMI cable

Please do not plug/unplug an HDMI device under the following conditions:

The system is starting up.

The system is shutting down.

When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port, the display output device is set to HDMI.

When you unplug the HDMI cable and re-plug it, please wait at least 5 seconds before you re-plug the HDMI cable again.

When you change the display output device, the playback device may not switch automatically. In this case, in order to set the playback device to the

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same device as the display output device, please adjust the playback device manually by the following steps:

1. Click Desktop Assist -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound ->

Sound on the desktop.

2. In the Playback tab, select the playback device which you want to

switch to.

3. To use the internal speakers on your computer, select Speakers. To use

the television or the external monitor that you have connected to the computer, select a different playback device.

4. Click the Set Default button.

5. Click OK to close the Sound dialog.

Settings for display video on HDMI

To view video on the HDMI display device, be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed.

Be sure to use the function key to select the display device before starting to play video. Do not change the display device while playing video.

Do not change the display device under the following conditions.

While data is being read or written.

While communication is being carried out.

Selecting HD Format

To select the display mode, follow the steps as below:

1. Click Desktop Assist -> Control Panel -> Appearance and

2. Select one of the modes at List All Modes.

Wireless display

Your computer may support Wireless display, a wireless technology which utilizes Wi-Fi to allow the computer to be wirelessly connected to external displays including TVs as extended screens. With Wireless display, documents, streamed/local media contents or other online contents can be shared wirelessly with others.

To use Wireless display, either one of the following devices is required:

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Personalization -> Display -> Change display settings -> Advanced settings -> List All Modes.

A compatible external display with built-in support for Wireless display. An external display with HDMI port and a Wireless display adaptor.

The Wireless display adaptor is a device that connects to the external display via HDMI port and can receive Wi-Fi signals from your computer.

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To wirelessly connect to an external display, you can follow the steps as described below:

1. In the Settings charm, click Change PC settings -> PC and devices

-> Devices.

2. Click Add a device. Your computer will start searching for the Wireless display device.

3. After the Wireless display device is searched, follow the on-screen instructions to finish connection.

After the connection is established, the name of the Wireless display device will appear under Projectors.

To disconnect the Wireless display device, click the Wireless display device name and then click Remove device.

Changing the display settings

After one or more external displays are connected, the operating system can automatically detect, identify and setup the display settings.

You can also manually manage how the external displays will work and change the display settings by pressing P while holding down the Windows (

the computer's power off, be sure to switch to the internal display.

) key. If you disconnect the external display before you turn

Security lock

A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft. The computer has a security lock slot on its right side into which you can attach one end of the security cable, while the other end attaches to a desk or similar object. The methods used for attaching security cables differ from product to product. Please refer to the instructions for the product you are using for more information.

Connecting the security lock

In order to connect a security cable to the computer, follow the steps as detailed below:

1. Turn the computer so its right side faces you.

2. Align the security cable with the lock slot and secure it in place.

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Figure 4-10 Security lock

1. Security lock slot 2. Security lock

Optional TOSHIBA Accessories

You are able to add a number of options and accessories in order to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. For reference, the following list details some of the items that are available from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer:

Universal AC Adaptor If you frequently use your computer at more than

one site, it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you.

Sound System and Video mode

This section describes some of the audio control functions.

Volume Mixer

The Volume Mixer utility lets you control the audio volume for playback of devices and applications under Windows.

To launch the Volume Mixer utility, and right click on the speaker icon on the Windows Taskbar, and then select Open Volume Mixer from the sub menu.

To adjust the volume level of speakers or headphones, move the Speakers slider.

To adjust the volume level of an application that you are using, move the slider for the corresponding application.

Microphone Level

Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level.

1. Right click on the speaker icon on the Windows Taskbar, and select Recording devices from the sub menu.

2. Select Microphone, and click Properties.

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3. On the Levels tab move the Microphone slider to increase or decrease the microphone volume level.

If you feel the microphone volume level is inadequate, move the Microphone Boost slider to a higher level.

Audio Enhancements

In order to apply the sound effects for your current speaker, follow the steps below.

1. Right click on the Speakers icon on the Windows Taskbar, and then select Playback devices from the sub menu.

2. Select Speakers, and click Properties.

3. On the Enhancements tab select the sound effects you would like, and click Apply.

DTS Sound

DTS Sound™ utilizes advanced patented techniques to retrieve audio cues buried in the original source material and deliver immersive surround sound complete with deep, rich bass and crystal clear dialog.

DTS Sound is provided with some models. It provides the following features:

Immersive surround sound with bass and dialog enhancement Broad sweet spot with elevated sound image Improved volume output delivering maximum volume without creating

clipping or distortion Dialog enhancement for clear and intelligible vocals Bass enhancement for rich, low frequency production High frequency definition for crisp details

To access the utility, Click Desktop Assist -> Media & Entertainment -> DTS Sound on the desktop.

U.S. patents apply to this product. See

http://patents.dts.com

Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.

Video mode

Video mode settings are configured via the Screen Resolution dialog.

To open the Screen Resolution dialog, click Desktop Assist -> Control

Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Display -> Change display settings on the desktop.

If you are running some applications (for example a 3D application or video playback), you may see some disturbance, flickering or frame dropping on your screen.

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If that occurs, adjust the resolution of display, lowering it until the screen is displayed properly.

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Chapter 5

Utilities and Advanced Usage

This chapter describes the utilities and special features of this computer, and the advanced usage of some utilities.

Utilities and Applications

This section describes the pre-installed utilities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on their operation, you may refer to each utility's online manual, help files or README.TXT file (if applicable).

TOSHIBA Desktop Assist

TOSHIBA Desktop Assist is a graphical user interface that provides access to specific tools and TOSHIBA utilities and applications that make the use and configuration of the computer easier.

To access this utility, click Desktop Assist on the desktop.

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TOSHIBA Display Utility

TOSHIBA Password Utility

TOSHIBA System Settings

CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA

TOSHIBA Display Utility includes Desktop Text Size utility, Split Screen utility or Resolution+ settings.

Desktop Text Size allows you to make the text size bigger or smaller on the desktop according to your usage and favorite. You can change the text size on the display and on the title bar of windows by changing the scaling of the text size. When the scaling is smaller, more information will appear on the display simultaneously but the text size becomes smaller. When the scaling is larger, less information will appear on the display simultaneously but the text size becomes larger.

You can install Split Screen utility by yourself. Split Screen utility enables you to create multiple display zones on a screen and to fit the active windows to within those zones.

Resolution+ is an image processor that performs high-quality image enhancements such as Color Correction and Sharpness on video playbacks. This feature is only provided with some models.

To access this utility, click Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Display Utility on the desktop.

For details on this utility, see the help file.

This utility allows you to set a password in order to restrict access to the computer.

To access this utility, click Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Password Utility on the desktop.

This utility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with the computer and the peripherals you use.

To access this utility, click Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> System Settings on the desktop.

This software is provided for playback of DVD Video. To access this utility, click CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA in the Apps view. For details on how to use CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA, see the help file.

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TOSHIBA Setup Utility

TOSHIBA Setup Utility is a BIOS setup utility that provides you a menu-based user interface so that you can easily view and change BIOS settings.

TOSHIBA eco Utility This computer is equipped with "eco mode". This

mode slightly lowers performance of some devices to reduce electric power consumption. You can realize measurable power savings by using it continuously.

TOSHIBA eco Utility helps control the power consumption of your computer. Various information can help you understand your degree of contribution to the environment.

Furthermore, this utility contains Peak shift function that can help reduce power usage during periods of peak demand by shifting some power consumption to periods when demand is lower.

The utility also supports "eco charge mode". The battery will not be fully charged in this mode, thus extending the battery's life cycle.

It is recommended using the computer with AC adapter connected as the battery operating time is comparatively short in this mode.

Depending on the usage situation, the battery's life cycle might not be extended properly.

To access this utility, click Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> eco Utility on the desktop.

For details on TOSHIBA eco utility, see the help file.

TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+

This software is a multimedia player which can be used to play back video, music and photo.

TOSHIBA Media Player can play back contents on a local library/home network/OneDrive.

To access it, click the Media Player icon on the Start screen.

For details, please refer to the Online help.

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CyberLink MediaStory CyberLink MediaStory helps you to quickly

manage and share your multimedia content. Your photos and videos are organized by event, date in a calendar, geographical places, and by people's faces. You can easily create a polished slideshow or video of your digital life utilizing your photos and videos.

This utility is only provided with some models.

To access it, clickCyberLink MediaStory in the Apps view.

For details on how to use CyberLink MediaStory, please check out the tutorials by clicking Preferences (

) in the main window and then

clicking Tutorials.

Do not change the display device while running CyberLink MediaStory.

TOSHIBA Function Key

TOSHIBA Service Station

This utility allows you to perform some features by pressing a specified key or combined with the FN key. To setup this utility, click Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Function Key on the desktop.

For details, please refer to the Function Key section.

This application allows your computer to automatically search for TOSHIBA software updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are specific to your computer system and its programs. When enabled, this application periodically transmits to our servers a limited amount of system information, which will be treated in strict accordance with the rules and regulations as well as applicable data protection law.

To access this utility, click Desktop Assist -> Support & Recovery -> Service Station on the desktop..

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TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

TOSHIBA Resolution+ Plug-in for Windows Media Player

TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement

TOSHIBA Gesture Controller

The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption, battery health and system cooling, informing you of significant system conditions. This application recognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and will track specific activities related to their usage.

To access this utility, click Desktop Assist -> Support & Recovery -> PC Health Monitor on the desktop.

For details on TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor, see the help file.

The plug-in lets you upconverts wmv and mp4 videos on Windows Media Player.

For more information, please refer to the TOSHIBA Resolution+ Plug-in for Windows Media Player Help.

To access it, click Desktop Assist -> Media &

Entertainment -> TOSHIBA Resolution+Plugin for Windows Media Player - Help on the

desktop.

This utility will not be installed if the Resolution+ feature in TOSHIBA Display Utility is provided.

TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement provides you the function of audio source filtering, earphone audio enhancement, or speaker audio enhancement. To change the settings, click Desktop Assist ->

Media & Entertainment -> Audio Enhancement on the desktop.

The TOSHIBA Gesture Controller allows the computer to detect the hand-based gesture which executes some operations of the computer. To access it, click the TOSHIBA Gesture Controller icon on the Start screen.

You may not have all the software listed above depending on the model you purchased.

To access the setup files of the drivers/utilities, click Applications and Drivers in the Apps view.

TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+ application is not included in the setup files above but can be downloaded from Windows Store.

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Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use.

Access each function using the following procedures.

To access the Power Options, click Desktop Assist -> Control Panel ->

System and Security -> Power Options on the desktop.

Display automatic power off

HDD automatic power off

System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode

Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and

Intelligent power supply

Battery save mode

Panel power on/off

Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode

This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer's display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time, with power being restored the next time a key is pressed. This can be specified in the Power Options.

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

This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time. This can be specified in the Power Options.

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

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

This feature lets you configure the computer in order to save battery power. This can be specified in the Power Options.

This feature automatically turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed, and turns it back on when the display panel is opened. This can be specified 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. This can be specified in the Power Options.

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Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work, you can use

this feature to allow you to turn off power to the computer without exiting from your software. Data is maintained in the computer's main memory so that when you next turn on the power, you can continue working right where you left off.

Hibernation Mode This feature lets you turn off the power to the

computer without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are automatically saved to the Hard Disk Drive so that when you next turn the power on again, you can continue working right where you left off. Refer to the

Turning off the power section, for more details.

USB Wakeup function This function restores the computer from Sleep

Mode depending on the external devices connected to the USB ports.

For example, if a mouse or USB keyboard is connected to a USB port, clicking the mouse button or pressing the keyboard will wakeup the computer.

Heat dispersal

To protect against overheating, the processor is equipped with an internal temperature sensor which activates a cooling fan or lowers the processing speed if the computer's internal temperature rises to a certain level. You are able to select whether to control this temperature by either turning on the fan first, then if necessary lowering the processor speed, or by lowering the processor speed first, then if necessary turning on the fan. Both of these functions are controlled through the Power Options.

When the processor's temperature falls within normal range, the fan and the processor operation will return to its standard speed.

If the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the computer automatically shuts down to prevent any damage. In this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost.

TOSHIBA Password Utility

The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security: User and Supervisor.

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Passwords set by the TOSHIBA Password Utility function are different from the Windows password.

User Password

To start the utility, click the following items:

Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Password Utility -> User Password

User authentication may be required to validate user rights when using TOSHIBA Password Utility to delete or change passwords, etc.

Set (button)

Click this button to register a password. After a password is set, you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer.

After you set the password, a dialog box will be displayed asking whether you want to save it to other media. If you forget the password, you can open the password file on another computer. Be sure to keep the media in a safe place.

When entering the character string to register the password, enter from the keyboard character by character and do not enter as ASCII code or copy-and-paste the character string. In addition, ensure that the registered password is correct by outputting the character string to the password file.

When entering a password, do not enter any characters (for example "!" or "#") produced by pressing the SHIFT or ALT keys.

Delete (button)

Click this button to delete a registered password. Before you can delete a password, you must first enter the current password correctly.

Change (button)

Click this button to change a registered password. Before you can change a password, you must first enter the current password correctly.

Owner String (text box)

You can use this box to associate text with the password. After you enter text, click Apply or OK. When the computer is started, this text will be displayed together with the prompt asking you to enter a password.

You can use BIOS Setup to set, change or delete the HDD Password or HDD Master Password.

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To start BIOS Setup.

1. Click the power icon ( Restart.

2. Hold down the F2 key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on - the BIOS setup utility will load.

To end the BIOS Setup, press F10, and then select Yes to accept the changes. The computer will restart.

If you forget your HDD User Password, TOSHIBA will NOT be able to assist you, and your HDD will be rendered COMPLETELY and PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE. TOSHIBA will NOT be held responsible for any loss of any data, any loss of use or access to your HDD, or for any other losses to you or any other person or organization that result from the loss of access to your HDD. If you can’t accept this risk, don’t register the HDD User Password.

When saving the HDD User Password shut down or restart the computer. If the computer is not shut down or restarted, the saved data may not be correctly reflected. For more information on shutting down or restarting the computer, refer to Turning on the power.

) on the Start screen and then select

Supervisor Password

If you set a Supervisor Password, some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the User Password. To set a Supervisor Password:

Click Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Password Utility -> Supervisor Password on the desktop

This utility lets you do the following:

Starting the computer using a password

If you have already registered a user password, there is one way to start the computer:

Enter the password manually.

The password is necessary only if the computer was shut down in Hibernation mode or boot mode. It is not needed in Sleep mode and Restart.

To enter a password manually, follow the steps as detailed below:

1. Turn on the power as described in the Getting Started section. The following message will appear in the screen:

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Enter Password [ ]

At this point, the function keys do not work. They will function after you enter the password.

2. Enter the Password.

3. Press ENTER.

If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, or if you don’t enter the password within 1 minute, the computer shuts off. In this case, some features that can power on the computer automatically (Wake-up on LAN, Task Scheduler, etc) may not work. You must turn the computer back on to retry password entry.

TOSHIBA System Settings

TOSHIBA System Settings is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system.

To run TOSHIBA System Settings, click Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> System Settings on the desktop.

The TOSHIBA System Settings window contains a number of tabs to allow specific functions of the computer to be configured.

In addition there are also three buttons: OK, Cancel and Apply.

OK Accepts your changes and closes the TOSHIBA

System Settings window.

Cancel Closes the window without accepting your

changes.

Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the

TOSHIBA System Settings window.

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Some options shown in grey are possible to confirm their status.

TOSHIBA System Settings screen may have the following tabs:

General—Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values

Sleep and Charge—Allows you to set advanced features for sleep mode, hibernate mode, and shutdown state

Display—Allows you to select the internal LCD and/or external monitor when the computer boots up

Boot Options—Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system

Keyboard—Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys

USB—Allows you to set conditions for USB SATA—Allows you to set conditions for SATA

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LAN—Allows you to set conditions for LAN

The settings or options explained here may vary depending on the model you purchased.

After you changed the settings, a dialog box may appear to prompt you that the changes will take effect after the computer is restarted. Make sure to restart your computer immediately to apply these changes.

USB Charge

Your computer can supply USB Bus power (DC5V) to the USB port.

The port with the icon ( ) supports the following feature:

USB Sleep and Charge System ON CDP Charge

USB Sleep and Charge

You can use the Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USBcompatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players. Your computer can supply USB bus power (DC5V) to the compatible port even when the computer is turned OFF. "Power OFF" includes Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mode or shutdown state.

To set USB Sleep and Charge feature, click Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> System Settings -> Sleep and Charge on the desktop.

Move the slider to enable or disable the Sleep and Charge function.

The Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device.

When Sleep and Charge function is enabled, USB bus power (DC5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC5V). As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use.

Using the sleep and charge function to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers.

If Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the computer’s battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer while using Sleep and Charge function.

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External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC5V) function that interfaces with the power ON/OFF of the computer may always be in an operational state.

When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC5V) supply may be stopped for safety reasons.

When Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the USB Wakeup function may not work for compatible ports. In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the Sleep and Charge function, attach the mouse or keyboard to it. If all USB ports have the Sleep and Charge function, change to disable Sleep and Charge function. The USB Wakeup function will now work, but the Sleep and Charge function will be disabled.

Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products, for example when carrying the computer in your bag.

Your PC has multiple charging modes so that many different USB devices can be supported for Sleep and Charge function.

Auto Mode (Default) is suitable for a wide range of digital audio players. While using Auto Mode, your computer can supply USB bus power at maximum 2.0A to the compatible ports while the computer is turned off. When USB device cannot be charged by Auto Mode, change to Alternate Mode.

This function may not be able to be used with some connected external devices even if the appropriate mode is selected. In this situation, disable and stop using this function.

Some external devices cannot use Auto Mode. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device’s manufacture or check the specifications of the external device thoroughly before use.

Always use the USB cable that was included with your USB device.

Function under Battery Mode

This option can be used to enable/disable sleep and charge under battery mode. It also displays the remaining battery capacity.

Move the slider to enable or disable this function.

Enabled Enables Sleep and Charge function under battery

mode.

Disabled Enables Sleep and Charge function only when

the AC adaptor is connected.

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Disable features when the battery level reaches

Specifies the lower limit of remaining battery life by moving the slider bar. If the remaining battery life falls below the setting, the Sleep and Charge function will be stopped.

This setting is only available when the Function under Battery Mode is enabled.

System ON CDP Charge

This function enable/disable CDP (Charging Downstream Port) to use rapid USB charge while the computer is powered on. When "System ON CDP Charge Mode" is enabled, your computer can supply USB bus power (DC5V, 1.5A) to the compatible ports while the computer is turned on.

To set System ON CDP Charge Mode, click Desktop Assist -> Tools &

Utilities -> System Settings -> USB on the desktop.

Enabled Rapid USB battery charge at maximum 1.5A

while PC is powered On.

Disabled Conventional USB battery charge while PC is

powered On.

The "System ON CDP Charge Mode" may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specifications. In those cases, use a USB port without "USB Sleep and Charge function" or disable “System ON CDP Charge Mode”.

It is recommended that AC adaptor be connected to the computer while supplying USB bus power (DC5V, 1.5A).

When your computer battery capacity is too low to continue, "System ON CDP Charge Mode" may not work. In those cases, connect the AC adaptor and reboot the computer.

Always use the USB cable that was included with your USB device.

When "System ON CDP Charge Mode" or “USB Sleep and Charge function” is enabled, the “USB Wakeup” function may not work. In that case, use a USB port without "USB Sleep and Charge function" or disable both “System ON CDP Charge Mode” and “USB Sleep and Charge function”.

TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+

Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+:

Notes on use

TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+ is a multimedia player which can be used to play back video, music and photo.

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This software is only provided with some models.

It is recommended that the AC adaptor be connected while TOSHIBA Media Player is running. Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback. When TOSHIBA Media Player is used with a battery power, set the Power Options to "Balance".

The screen saver is disabled while TOSHIBA Media Player is playing a video file or slideshows of photos.

The computer will not enter Sleep and Hibernation mode automatically, while TOSHIBA Media Player is running.

The display automatic power off function is disabled while TOSHIBA Media Player is playing a video file or slideshows of photos.

The Resolution+ function was specially adjusted for the internal monitor. Hence, please turn OFF Resolution+ when viewing on external monitor.

The Resolution+ feature for video playback is supported only on some models. Resolution+ can only be enabled for video/photo playback if Enhance Video/Photo Quality is displayed. Resolution+ can be enabled only for photo playback if Enhance Photo Quality is displayed.

Playback of video/music/slideshow can be controlled using the media buttons on the preview window which is invoked when the mouse cursor is moved over the TOSHIBA Media Player icon on the Windows Taskbar.

Video/Slideshow playback can only be controlled when the application is in the foreground.

Music playback can be controlled even when the application is in the background.

Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping, audio skipping or decrease in computer performance.

The above problems could be remedied by turning Resolution+ off. Tap/click the Refresh button on app commands to refresh the content

displayed on Library Screen. It won’t be refreshed automatically. If sleep, hibernation, shutdown or reboot operation is in process during

uploading the files to OneDrive, the operation will not be properly completed.

This app doesn’t support to playback content protected by DRM. If you try to play DRM protected content with Resolution+ On state, this app may be closed.

Photos uploaded to OneDrive are limited to a maximum resolution of 2048 x 2048 pixels. Any photo over that resolution will be scaled proportionally to a maximum size of 2048 x 2048 pixels.

This app doesn't support DMS. The playback of some media files may not be normal by this player.

This may also happen when using Windows Media Player and Video app.

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User Interface and operational procedures might differ depending on the application version. Please refer to the Help of TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+ for details.

Opening TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+ Manual

The features and operations about TOSHIBA Media Player are explained in the TOSHIBA Media Player Manual.

Use the following procedure to open TOSHIBA Media Player Online help:

When TOSHIBA Media Player is running, click Help of the Settings charm.

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption, battery health (for models with battery) and the system cooling, informing you of significant system conditions. This application recognizes the system and individual component serial numbers, and will track specific activities related to the computer and their usage.

The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (i.e.: number of power button and FN key combination uses, AC adaptor, battery (for models with battery), LCD, fan (for models with fan), HDD/SSD, sound volume, wireless communication functionalities and USB information), date of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (i.e.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging (for models with battery), CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for various devices). The collected information is not limited to the examples specified here. The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity, approximately 10MB or less per year.

This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions which may effect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer. It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. Additionally, TOSHIBA may also use this information for quality assurance analysis.

Subject to the use restrictions above, the data on the internal storage drive logged may be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). Those countries may or may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region.

You may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via Uninstall a program in the Control Panel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive.

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The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA's obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way. TOSHIBA's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply.

Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be opened by clicking Desktop Assist -> Support & Recovery -> PC Health Monitor on the desktop.

The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor main screen will be displayed.

This utility may be disabled by default on your computer. You can enable it by clicking Please click here to enable TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor. The "PC Health Monitor Software Notice & Acceptance" screen will be displayed. Please carefully read the information displayed. Selecting ACCEPT and clicking OK will enable the program. By enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software, you agree with these terms and conditions and to the use and sharing of the collected information. Once the program is enabled, the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor screen is displayed, and the program will begin monitoring system functions and collecting information.

A message will be displayed if any changes which may interfere with the operation of the program are detected. Follow the instructions displayed on screen in the message.

TOSHIBA Gesture Controller

The TOSHIBA Gesture Controller allows the computer to detect the handbased gesture which executes some operations of the computer.

Notes on use

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If you want to control some system components like onscreen keyboard and task manager by using the TOSHIBA Gesture Controller, please run the software under a user account with administrator rights.

The software cannot work when the computer is locked. The software cannot work when the computer enters screen saver. The software doesn’t support external camera. The software doesn’t support multiuser account operation. The software cannot work under a guest account. The software may not work properly when the camera is facing strong

light or the computer is placed in dark environment. Small hand(e.g.kids’) may not be detected properly. You may need to restart the TOSHIBA Gesture Controller or sign in

again to ensure that the utility works properly If the text size on the screen has been enlarged or the resolution changed.

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Starting TOSHIBA Gesture Controller

The TOSHIBA Gesture Controller can be started using the following methods:

Click the TOSHIBA Gesture Controller icon on the Start screen. Click TOSHIBA Gesture Controller on the desktop.

Using TOSHIBA Gesture Controller

Raise your hand in front of your computer and operate within the distance and angle described as below.

Distance range 30cm to 100cm away from the Web Camera to

your hand.

Angle range Within a 60-degree both horizontal and vertical

range of the Web Camera.

Figure 5-1 Operational range

Gestures performed outside the effective operational range may be missed or incorrectly detected .

Moving too fast may cause losing detection.

Moving something other than a hand fast in front of the camera, might be treated as a swipe action by the software.

Only one hand operation is supported. Stretching your five fingers can be tracked easier.

Only landscape orientation screen is supported.

You can use your hand with simple gestures below to control computer.

Swipe left Stretch your hand, and quickly move to the left

without pausing.

Function: Opens the Start screen or, if already on the Start screen, returns you to your last app. This is equivalent to pressing Windows® logo key.

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Swipe right Stretch your hand, and quickly move to the right

without pausing.

Function: Switchs between apps opening.

Swipe up Stretch your hand, and quickly move upwards

without pausing.

Function: Opens app menus or commands if there are.

Finger Stretch out your finger shown as the picture in

front of the camera.

Function: Enables the virtual mouse mode and the mouse pointer will turn into a hand icon to follow your hand direction.

Grip Enable the virtual mouse mode, select an item

and clench your hand into a fist followed by stretching out your finger again.

Function: This is similar to clicking the mouse

Keep grip Enable the virtual mouse mode, select an item

and clench your hand into a fist for three seconds followed by stretching out the finger.

Function: This is similar to right-clicking the mouse.

Grab and move Enable the virtual mouse mode, select an item

then clench your fist to move the app to the place you want and stretch to drop.

Function: This is similar to drag-and-drop.

Mute Put your index finger on your lip.

Function:Turns your computer sound on/off.

Zoom Raise your fist, move close to the screen to zoom

in or move away to zoom out. Stretch your hand to end the operation.

Function:Zoom in or out.

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Volume Raise your fist, move up to increase the

computer’s volume or move down to decrease the volume. Stretch your hand to end the operation.

Function:Adjust the computer’s sound volume.

The zoom gesture is supported by the following applications:

Photos app, Internet Explorer app, Maps app from the Start screen

Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer from the Desktop

The software should be disabled or exited if you want to use other applications based on camera.

Configuring TOSHIBA Gesture Controller

Right-click the TOSHIBA Gesture Controller icon in the taskbar of your Windows desktop, and then select one of the following options from the menu.

Enabled Gesture Controller

Tutorial Opens a video guide to gestures. The Tutorial

Preferences Sound Feedback: Plays an audio feedback

About Shows the current software version.

Exit Closes the TOSHIBA Gesture Controller.

Activates gesture detection with the Web Camera on. System will not automatically go to Sleep or Hibernation mode when you select it.

will automatically show when the first time you launch the TOSHIBA Gesture Controller.

when one of these gestures is detected: swipe left, swipe right, swipe up or palm. Switch On/Off to enable/disable the function.

Camera Settings: Allows you to set the time interval to automatically turn off the camera when gesture controller is not in use. The default value is Never.

System Settings:The TOSHIBA Gesture Controller will start with Windows after you switch on.

System Recovery

There is a hidden partition allocated on the Hard Disk Drive for the System Recovery Options in the event of a problem.

You can also create recovery media and restore the system.

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The following items will be described in this section:

Creating Recovery Media Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery

Media Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk

Drive

Creating Recovery Media

This section describes how to create Recovery Media.

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

Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Media Creator.

Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU.

Operate the computer at full power.

Do not use power-saving features.

Do not write to the media when the virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish, then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background.

Do not use utilities, including those intended to enhance Hard Disk Drive access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.

Do not shut down/log off or Sleep/Hibernate while writing or rewriting the media.

Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars.

Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand.

A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the Hard Disk Drive, and can be copied to either disc media or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps:

1. Select either blank disc or USB Flash Memory. The application will allow you to choose from a variety of different media onto which the recovery image can be copied including disc media and USB Flash Memory.

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

USB Flash Memory will be formatted and all the data in the USB Flash Memory will be lost when proceeding.

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2. Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows operating system from the Hard Disk Drive as normal.

3. Insert the first blank disc into the optical disc drive tray, or insert the USB Flash Memory into one available USB port.

4. Click Desktop Assist -> Support & Recovery -> Recovery Media Creator on the desktop.

5. After Recovery Media Creator starts, select the type of media and the title you wish to copy, and then click the Create button.

Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media

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

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

Please make sure that the Boot Speed is set to Normal. (To access it, click Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> System Settings -> Boot Options on the desktop.)

Please make sure to use the default Boot Mode option in the BIOS setup utility before restoring.

1. Click the power icon ( Restart.

2. Hold down the F2 key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on - the BIOS setup utility will load.

3. In the BIOS setup screen, select Advanced -> System

Configuration -> Boot Mode.

Note:Please skip the following contents if you cannot find the Boot

Mode option in your system.

4. Select UEFI Boot (Default).

If you set the Boot Mode as CSM Boot, the recovery media created by Recovery Media Creator will NOT be able to restore.

If you create a recovery image using advanced recovery tools from Control Panel, please also make sure to use the default Boot Mode option (UEFI Boot) in the BIOS setup utility before restoring.

) on the Start screen and then select

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1. Load the Recovery Media into the Optical Disc Drive or insert the recovery USB Flash Memory into one available USB port.

Click the power icon ( ) on the Start screen and then select Restart.

3. Hold down the F12 key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on.

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4. Use the up and down cursor key to select the appropriate option from the menu according to your actual recovery media.

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

If you have previously chosen to remove the recovery partition and are trying to create "Recovery Media", you will see the following message: "The Recovery Media Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition."

When there is no recovery partition, the Recovery Media Creator cannot make Recovery Media.

However, if you have already created a "Recovery Media", you can use it to restore the recovery partition.

If you have not created "Recovery Media", please contact TOSHIBA support for assistance.

Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk Drive

A portion of the total Hard Disk Drive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This partition stores files which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem.

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

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

Make sure that the AC adaptor is connected during the restoring process.

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

Click the power icon ( Restart.

2. Hold down 0 (zero) key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on. Choose Yes if you want to continue.

3. Select Troubleshoot.

4. Select Reset your PC.

5. Follow the on screen instructions to finish the recovery.

You can also perform the restoration through PC settings in the operating system:

) on the Start screen and then select

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1. Click the Settings charm and click Change PC settings.

2. Click Update and recovery under PC settings and then click Recovery.

3. Click Get started under Remove everything and reinstall Windows.

4. Follow the on screen instructions to finish the recovery.

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Toshiba S40-B, S40D-B, S40Dt-B, S40t-B, C45-B User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Copyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks

Copyright

Disclaimer

Trademarks

Regulatory Information

FCC information

EU Declaration of Conformity

VCCI Class B Information (Japan Only)

Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)

Following information is only valid for EU-member States:

REACH - Compliance Statement

Following information is only for Turkey:

Following information is only for India:

Video Standard Notice

OpenSSL Toolkit License Issues

FreeType License Issues

ENERGY STAR® Program

Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries

Optical disc drive safety instructions

Location of the Required Label

Precautions

General Precautions

Provide adequate ventilation

Creating a computer-friendly environment

Stress injury

Heat injury

Pressure or impact damage

Cleaning the computer

Moving the computer

Mobile phones

Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

Safety Icons

Equipment checklist

Hardware

Documentation

Conventions

Using your computer for the first time

Connecting the AC adaptor

Opening the display

Turning on the power

Initial setup

Getting to know Windows

Start screen

Windows Taskbar

Power Options icon

Charms

Tiles

Windows Store

Sign-in options

Turning off the power

Shut Down Mode

Restarting the computer

Sleep Mode

Hibernation Mode

Front with the display closed

Left side

Right side

Back

Underside

Front with the display open

Internal Hardware Components

Intel® Display Power Saving Technology

Power Condition Descriptions

Power conditions

DC IN/Battery indicator

Power indicator

Using the Touch Screen

Using the Touch Pad

The Keyboard

Keyboard indicator

Function Key

Windows special keys

Generating ASCII characters

Optical disc drives

Formats