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L450/L450D

Copyright

© 2009 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.

TOSHIBA L450/L450D Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

First edition September 2009

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

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA L450/L450D Portable Personal Computers at the time of this manual’s production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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

Microsoft and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

DirectX, ActiveDesktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks ot trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

ConfigFree is a trademark of TOSHIBA Corporation.

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

LabelFlash™ is a trademark of YAMAHA Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.

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

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Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are registered trademarks of SONY Corporation.

Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of the SD Card Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual.

Macrovision License of Notice

For DVD Manufacturing License Agreement

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights, including U.S. Patent Numbers 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132 and 5,583,936. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. The copyright protection technology availability depends on the model you purchased.

EU Declaration of Comformity

This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with “CE” and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and/or R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

Responsible for CE-marking:

TOSHIBA EUROPE GMBH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany Manufacturer:

Toshiba Corporation, 1-1 Shibaura 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8001, Japan

The complete official EU CE Declaration can be obtained on following internet page: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com/

CE compliance

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

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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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Following information is only 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 (http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product.

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 3E +J &G (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive

(2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled 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 (http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product.

This symbol may not be displayed depending on the country and region where you purchased.

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Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries

Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. For further information, contact your local government.

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

Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly. This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government.

ENERGY STAR® Program

Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. If the model you purchased is qualified, 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 low-power 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.

Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA and the EU Commission. According to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energy depending on how it is used.

Visit http://www.eu-energystar.org or http://www.energystar.gov for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program.

REACH - Compliance Statement

The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007. Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according to REACH regulation.

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Please consult the following website www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/ info/reach for information about the presence in our articles of substances included on the candidate list according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (“REACH”) in a concentration above 0.1 % weight by weight.

Following information is only for Turkey:

Compliant with EEE Regulations: Toshiba meets all requirements of Turkish regulation 26891 “Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment”.

The number of possible pixel failures of your display is defined according to ISO 13406-2 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.

GOST

Optical disc drive standards

TOSHIBA L450/L450D computers are shipped with a DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive preinstalled.

The drive has one of the following labels:

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Before it is shipped, the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the United States Chapter 21 Standards of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS 21 CFR).

For any other country, the drive is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser standards of IEC825 and EN60825.

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Optical disc drive safety instructions

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

DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive

Panasonic UJ890A/UJ890E

Location of the required label

COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21

CFR SUBCHAPTER J.

MANUFACTURED

Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

1-62, 4-Chome Minoshima

Hakata-ku Fukuoka, Japan

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HLDS GT20N/GT20F

Location of the required label

COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21

CFR SUBCHAPTER J.

MANUFACTURED

Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.

22-23, Kaigan 3-chome, Minato-Ku,

Tokyo, 108-0022 Japan

Toshiba Samsung TS-L633C/TS-L633Y

Location of the required label

PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE

MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH

DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1,

SUBCHAPTER J, APPLICABLE AT

THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

MANUFACTURED

Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology Korea Corporation

14F Digital empireII, 486 sin-dong, YoungTong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, 443-734

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International precautions

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.

VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als “LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT” klassifiziert. Für den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste “autorisierte Service-Vertretung”. Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden.

ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling.

APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF

FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB

TIL APPARATER MED

LASERSTRÅLER!

Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer imod at foretage sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man kan komme til at udsatte sig for laserstråling.

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OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1.

VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR

ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE

OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN

THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S

MANUAL MAY RESULT IN

HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON

ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER

EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS

DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN

VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN

GEFÄHRLICHE

STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR

FOLGE HABEN.

Important notice

Copyrighted works including, but not limited to music, video, computer program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically permitted under applicable copyright laws, you cannot copy, modify, assign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work with the consent of the owner of the copyright. Please take notice that unauthorized copying, modification, assignment, transmission and disposition may be subject to claims for damages and penalties.

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

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

Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional battery pack. Use of wrong battery could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.

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Table of Contents

Preface

General Precautions

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8 TOSHIBA Value Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10 Utilities and Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 System indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Optical disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Connecting the AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 Opening the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Turning on the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9 System Recovery Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 Using the optical disk drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Writing CD/DVD on DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14 Sound system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16 Using the web camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18 Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19

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Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 4-20

 

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 4-23

 

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 4-25

 

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

. . . . 4-26

 

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

. . . . 4-27

 

Heat dispersal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 4-28

Chapter 5

The Keyboard

 

 

Typewriter keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 5-1

 

Function keys: F1 … F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 5-2

 

Soft keys: FN key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 5-2

 

Hot keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 5-3

 

Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 5-5

 

Keypad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 5-6

 

Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 5-7

Chapter 6

Power and Power-up Modes

 

 

Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 6-1

 

Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 6-2

 

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 6-3

 

Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 6-9

 

TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 6-11

 

Power-up modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 6-13

Chapter 7

HW Setup and Passwords

 

 

HW Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 7-1

 

Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 7-1

 

HW Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 7-1

Chapter 8

Optional Devices

 

 

Bridge media slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 8-2

 

Additional memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 8-3

 

Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 8-7

 

Universal AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 8-7

 

Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 8-7

 

USB floppy diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 8-8

 

External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 8-10

 

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 8-11

 

Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 8-13

Chapter 9

Troubleshooting

 

 

Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 9-1

 

Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 9-3

 

TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 9-20

Chapter 10

Disclaimers

 

 

 

 

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Appendix A Specifications

Environmental requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Appendix B Display Controller

Display controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Appendix C Wireless LAN

Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Supported Frequency Sub-bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors

Certification agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Appendix E If your computer is stolen

Glossary

Index

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA L450/L450D computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.

This manual tells how to set up and begin using your computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.

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

If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to read the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords. If you are going to connect external devices such as a printer, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Manual contents

This manual is composed of the following chapters, appendixes, a glossary and an index.

Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities, and options.

Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function.

Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer.

Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes tips on care of the computer and on using the Touch Pad, optical disc drive, Audio/Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, Wireless LAN and LAN.

Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys.

Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes.

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Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. It also tells how to set a password.

Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.

Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t seem to be working properly.

Chapter 10, Disclaimers, provides Legal Footnotes information related to your computer.

The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer.

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

The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.

Conventions

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

Abbreviations

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

Icons

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

Keys

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

Key operation

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

ABC

When procedures require an action such as

 

clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s name

 

or the text you are to type in is represented in the

 

typeface you see to the left.

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Display

Names of windows or icons or text generated by ABC the computer that appear on its display screen

are presented in the type face you see to the left.

Messages

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

Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment.

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

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

Terminology

This term is defined in this document as follows:

Start

The word “Start” refers to the “

” button in

 

 

Windows® 7.

 

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General Precautions

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

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

Creating a computer-friendly environment

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

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

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

Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.

Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.

Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.

Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.

Liquids and corrosive chemicals.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use.

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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.

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.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’s features, options and accessories.

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 L450/L450D Portable Personal Computer

AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)

Documentation

L450/L450D User’s Manual

L450/L450D Quickstart

Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort (included in User’s Manual)

Warranty information

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

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Software

The following Windows® operating system and utility software are pre-installed.

Windows 7

Display Driver for Windows

TOSHIBA Value Added Package

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

TOSHIBA Supervisor Password

LAN Driver

Pointing Device Driver

Sound Driver for Windows

Wireless LAN Driver (Can be used only for Wireless LAN models)

Windows Mobility Center

TOSHIBA Face Recognition (is pre-installed on some models)

TOSHIBA Disc Creator

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator

TOSHIBA ConfigFree™

TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities

TOSHIBA Assist

TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER

TOSHIBA Web Camera Application (Can be used only for Web Camera models)

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

TOSHIBA Bulletin Board

TOSHIBA ReelTime

TOSHIBA Service Station

TOSHIBA eco Utility

Online Manual

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

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

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Features

This computer incorporates the following features and benefits:

Processor

Built-in

The processor type varies depending on model.

 

To check which type of processor is included in

 

your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic

 

Tool Utility by clicking Start -> All programs ->

 

TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> PC Diagnostic Tool.

 

 

Chipset

Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset

 

Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset

 

AMD M780V chipset

 

AMD M780G chipset

 

 

Memory

 

 

 

Slots

PC2-6400 1GB, 2GB or 4GB memory modules

 

can be installed in the two memory slots.

 

Maximum system memory size and speed are

 

depending on the model you purchased.

 

 

For users of a 32-bit version of Windows: If your computer is configured with two 2 GB memory modules or more, the memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only (depending on the computer’s hardware specifications).

This is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory (RAM) built into the computer.

Various system components (like the video adapter’s GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN, etc.) require their own memory space. Since a 32-bit operating system cannot address more than 4 GB of memory these system resources overlap the physical memory. It is a technical limitation that the overlapped memory is not available to the operating system.

Even though some tools might display the actual physical memory built into your computer, the memory available to the operating system will still be approximately 3 GB only.

Maximum size of memory that can be installed on Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset models is 4 GB.

PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on AMD Athlon64x2 Dual-Core Processor.

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Video RAM

Video RAM depends on the model you

 

purchased.

 

Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset model/

 

Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset model:

 

Video RAM capacity shares with main memory,

 

and the proportion depends on Dynamic Video

 

Memory Technology.

 

AMD M780G Chipset model/ AMD M780V

 

Chipset model:

 

Video RAM capacity shares with main memory,

 

and the proportion depends on ATI

 

HyperMemory™.

Disks

Hard disk drive or This computer is equipped with one of the Solid state drive following types of hard disk drives (HDD).

160GB

250GB

320GB

400GB

500GB

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

Additional hard disk drive sizes may be introduced.

Keyboard

Built-in

The internal keyboard provides the embedded

 

numeric overlay keys, dedicated cursor control

 

overlay keys,

and

Keys. The keyboard

is compatible with the IBM® enhanced keyboard. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.

Pointing Device

Built-in Touch Pad The integrated Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest allow control of the on-screen pointer and support functions such as the scrolling of windows.

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Power

 

 

 

 

 

Battery pack

The computer is powered by one rechargeable

 

 

lithium-ion battery pack.

 

 

 

 

RTC battery

The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time

 

 

Clock (RTC) and calendar.

 

 

 

 

AC adaptor

The AC adaptor provides power to the system

 

 

and recharges the batteries when they are low.

 

 

It comes with a detachable power cord which will

 

 

either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure.

 

 

As the AC adaptor is universal, it can receive a

 

 

range of AC voltages from 100 to 240 volts,

 

 

however you should note that the output current

 

 

varies among different models. Using the wrong

 

 

adaptor can damage your computer. Refer to the

 

 

AC adaptor section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.

 

 

 

 

Ports

 

 

 

 

 

External monitor

This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port.This

 

 

port allows you to connect an external monitor to

 

 

the computer.

 

 

 

 

Universal Serial Bus

The computer supports multiple Universal Serial

 

(USB 2.0)

Bus ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard.

 

 

 

 

Slots

 

 

 

 

 

Bridge media

This slot lets you insert an SD/SDHC

 

 

memory card, miniSD/microSDCard,

 

 

Memory Stick® (PRO) and MultiMediaCard.

 

 

Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

 

 

 

 

Multimedia

 

 

 

 

 

Sound system

The integrated sound system provides support

 

 

for the computer’s internal speakers and

 

 

microphone, also allowing an external

 

 

microphone and headphones to be connected

 

 

via the appropriate jacks.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

such as Windows Live Messenger. Camera

 

 

Assistant Software will help you to add various

 

 

video effects to your video or photograph.

 

 

 

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HDMI out port

HDMI out port can connect with Type A

 

connector HDMI cable.

 

HDMI cable can send video and audio signals.

 

 

Headphone jack

This jack lets you connect stereo headphones

 

(16 ohm minimum). When you connect

 

headphones, the internal speakers are

 

automatically disabled.

 

 

Microphone jack

A 3.5mm mini microphone jack enables

 

connection of a three-conductor mini jack for

 

stereo microphone input, and connection of a

 

stereo device for audio input.

 

 

Communications

 

 

 

LAN

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet

 

LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and

 

Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,

 

100BASE-TX).

 

 

Wireless LAN

Some computers in this series are equipped with

 

a Wireless LAN module that is compatible with

 

other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence

 

Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division

 

Multiplexing radio technology that complies with

 

the IEEE 802.11 Standard.

 

 

The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations. The Transmit Rate (at X Mbit/s) is the theoretical maximum speed under the IEEE802.11 (a/b/g/n) standards. The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

Security

Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object.

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Optical disc drive

Your computer is equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you run CDs or DVDs without using an adaptor.

DVD Super Multi The drive reads DVD-ROMs at a maximum 8x drive speed and CD-ROMs at a maximum 24x speed,

and writes CD-Rs at up to 24x speed, CD-RWs at up to 24x speed, DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs at up to 8x speed, DVD-RWs at up to 6x speed, DVD+RWs at up to 8x speed, DVD-R (Dual layer) discs at up to 6x speed, DVD+R (Double Layer) discs at up to 6x speed and DVD-RAM discs at up to 5x speed, and supports the following formats:

CD-R

CD-RW

DVD-ROM

DVD-Video

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-EXTRA)

Addressing Method 2

DVD-R

DVD-R (Dual Layer)

DVD-RW

DVD+R

DVD+R (Double Layer)

DVD+RW

DVD-RAM

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Software

The computer’s internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability.

Operating system

Windows® 7 is available. Refer to the preinstalled

 

Software section at the front of this chapter.

 

 

TOSHIBA Utilities

A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled

 

to make your computer more convenient to use.

 

Refer to the Utilities and applications section in

 

this chapter.

 

 

Plug and Play

When you connect an external device to the

 

computer or when you install a component,

 

Plug and Play capability enables the system to

 

recognize the connection and make the

 

necessary configurations automatically.

 

 

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.

*1 To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options.

Hot keys

Hot keys are specific key combinations that let

 

you quickly change the system configuration

 

directly from the keyboard without running a

 

system program.

 

 

Display automatic

This feature automatically cuts off power to the

power off *1

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.

 

 

HDD automatic

This feature automatically cuts off power to the

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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.

 

 

System automatic

This feature automatically shuts down the system

Sleep/Hibernation

into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when

Mode *1

there is no input or hardware access for a

 

specified time. This can be specified in the Power

 

Options.

 

 

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Keypad overlay

A ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the

 

 

keyboard. Please refer to the Keypad overlay

 

 

section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for

 

 

information on using this feature.

 

 

 

 

Power on password

Two levels of password security, supervisor and

 

 

user, are available to prevent unauthorized

 

 

access to your computer.

 

 

 

 

Instant security

A specific hot key function automatically locks the

 

 

system providing data security.

 

 

 

 

Intelligent power

A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent

 

supply *1

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.

 

 

 

 

Battery save mode *1

This feature lets you configure the computer in

 

 

order to save battery power. This can be

 

 

specified in the Power Options.

 

 

 

 

Low battery

When battery power is exhausted to the point that

 

automatic

computer operation cannot be continued, the

 

Hibernation Mode *1

system automatically enters Hibernation Mode

 

 

and shuts itself down. This can be specified in the

 

 

Power Options.

 

 

 

 

Heat dispersal *1

To protect against overheating, the processor has

 

 

an internal temperature sensor so that, if the

 

 

computer’s internal temperature rises to a certain

 

 

level, the cooling fan is turned on or the

 

 

processing speed is lowered. This can be

 

 

specified in the Power Options.

 

 

 

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

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 in Chapter 3,

Getting Started, for more details.

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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.

 

 

TOSHIBA Value Added Package

This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer.

TOSHIBA Power

TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the

Saver

features of more various power supply

 

managements.

 

 

TOSHIBA Zooming

This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the

Utility

icon size on the Windows Desktop, or the zoom

 

factor associated with specific supported

 

applications.

 

 

TOSHIBA PC

The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display

Diagnostic Tool

basic system configuration information and allow

 

the functionality of some of the computer’s

 

built-in hardware devices to be tested.

 

 

TOSHIBA Flash

The TOSHIBA Flash Cards provide a quick way

Cards

to modify selected system functions and to

 

launch applications.

 

Hot key function

 

TOSHIBA utility launcher function

 

 

TOSHIBA

The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides

Accessibility

support to movement impaired users when they

 

need to use the TOSHIBA Hot-key functions. In

 

use, the utility allows you to make the FN key

 

“sticky”, that is you can press it once, release it,

 

and they press one of the “F” keys in order to

 

access its specific function. When set, the FN

 

key will remain active until another key is

 

pressed.

 

 

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