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GMAD00143010
08/07
If you need assistance:
❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 150 in this guide.
Satellite Pro
®
A210/A215
Series User’s Guide
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Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Model: Satellite Pro
®
A210/A215 Series
Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and
Associated Software Warranty
The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/or
ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most
advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology,
you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable
user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail
to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or
suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
INC. (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT
WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA,
ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS,
PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR
REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
Protection of Stored Data
For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data
stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible
failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR
LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF
THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE
DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR
TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM
WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR
TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE
FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.
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Critical Applications
The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.”
“Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications,
connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear
facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to
injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS
DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL
APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A
CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME
FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.
FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this
equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not
recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's
parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port
®
, i.LINK
®
port, HDMI out port and
microphone jack (Port availability depends on model selected). 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.
NOTE
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
❖ This device may not cause harmful interference.
❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Contact either:
❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.
❖ Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre:
Within the United States at (800) 457-7777
Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273
Industry Canada Requirement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
FCC requirements
The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to
internal modems.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this
equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration
number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested,
the information must be provided to the telephone company.
The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the
USOC RJ11C.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and
telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and
requirements adopted by the ACTA. It is designed to be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of
RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that
may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local
telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this
product is part of the product identifier that has the format
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by the ## are the REN without a
decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is
separately shown on the label.
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Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public
utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for
information.
Telephone Company Procedures
The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can.
In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in
their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your
service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you
notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain
uninterrupted service.
If Problems Arise
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company
will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be
required. But if advanced notice is not practical, the telephone company will
notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty
information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information
Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support
Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at
(949) 859-4273. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the
problem is resolved.
Disconnection
If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its
present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.
Fax Branding
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any
person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to
send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or
bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date
and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other
individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending
machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number
provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges
exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)
In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax
software instructions installed on this computer.
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Alarm Equipment
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone
line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm
equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment,
consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
1 NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment
Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to
be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.
The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions
may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative
designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to
this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water
pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves,
but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar
to the following:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device can be found on the
label affixed to your computer.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each
terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of
terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination
on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to
the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the
devices does not exceed 5.
3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this
equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.
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Wireless Interoperability
The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be
interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:
❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined
and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi
®
) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi
Alliance. The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED” logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
Bluetooth
®
and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency
range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless
LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than
optimal network performance or even lose your network connection.
If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your
Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device.
Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site
http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or
pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to
5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for
frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35
GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause
interference with and/or damage this device.
Wireless LAN and Your Health
Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices
however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless
devices like for example mobile phones.
Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio
frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless
LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect
the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels
and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive
research literature.
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In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted
by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the
organization. These situations may for example include:
❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or
❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or
services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a
specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for
authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is
far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the
TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that
the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. The
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Regulatory Information
The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user
documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the
following radio frequency and safety standards.
Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located
or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada
limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from
Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device shall not be
co-located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this
device.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
L'utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne
doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l'utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s'il est susceptible de
compromettre son fonctionnement.
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The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the
Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be
operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.
Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet
d’une licence, il doit etre utilize a l’interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres
afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne
d’emission) est installe a l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to
5.25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used
indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for
harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35
GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause
interference with and/or damage this device.
The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an
802.11a device.
EU Declaration of Conformity
TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards:
This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European
Directives. The party responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
Supplementary
Information:
*The product complies with the
requirements of the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC.
NOTE
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VCCI Class B Information
Modem Warning Notice
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan-
European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network
(PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different
countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance
of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first
instance.
Taiwa n
The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio
communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and
regulations.
Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference
from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio
emission electric machinery.
Using this Equipment in Japan
In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second
generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment
overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and
specified low-power radio station).
Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric
machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency,
increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design.
Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect
aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In the event
interference is caused, the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately
discontinued. Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are
modified and can no longer cause interference.
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1. Sticker
Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.
2. Indication
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.
OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation.
3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.
4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from
2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz.
It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems.
3. TOSHIBA Direct PC
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048
Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850
Fax: 03-3457-4868
Device Authorization
This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the
Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of
radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station
stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan.
The Name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on the
computer
The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the
same range as industrial devices, scientific devices, medical
devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed
specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification
systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations).
1. Before using this equipment, ensure that it does not interfere with
any of the equipment listed above.
2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations,
promptly change the frequency being used, change the location
of use, or turn off the source of emissions.
3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference
caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.
2.4DSOF4
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Approval Number: D01-1128JP
TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018,
03GZDA0017
The following restrictions apply:
❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device.
❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.
❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only.
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in
your computer. Not all devices are available on all models.
Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros
AR5BMB-43/44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network
Adapters
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the
following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
This device works on passive scan only.
A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode.
802.11b (2.4 GHz)
Australia Austria Belgium
Canada Denmark Finland
France Germany Greece
Ireland Italy Liechtenstein
Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand
Norway Portugal Sweden
Switzerland UK USA
NOTE
NOTE
13
Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in
European Community Countries
België/
Belgique:
For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than
300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to
IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public
grounds over more than 300m. For registration and license please
contact IBPT/BIPT.
Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand
kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik
over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig.
Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.
Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-
dessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour
une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un
enregistrement auprès de l’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et
licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT.
Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for
procedure to follow.
Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht
genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise
abstimmen.
France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to 7 (2400 MHz and 2454
MHz respectively) may be used outdoors in France. Please contact
A.R.T. (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for applicable procedures to follow.
Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz
respectivement) doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France. Vous
pouvez contacter l’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications
(http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.
Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not
allowed.
È necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno.
Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire.
Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for
procedure to follow.
Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op
met verkoper voor juiste procedure.
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802.11a (5 GHz)
Turbo Mode (5 GHz)
Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in
European Community Countries
O: allowed x: forbidden
❖ To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless
LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply.
The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of
operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as
listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that
location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the
wireless network.
❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any
European Community country.
Australia Austria Belgium
Canada Denmark Finland
France Germany Greece
Ireland Italy Liechtenstein
Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand
Norway Portugal Sweden
Switzerland UK USA
Canada USA
European Community
Countries
5150-5250 MHz
Channels: 36, 40, 44,
48
Indoor Only
5250-5350 MHz
Channels: 52, 56, 60,
64
Indoor Only
5470-5725 MHz
Channels: 100, 104, 108, 112,
116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140
Indoor/Outdoor
Austria O x x
Belgium, France,
Switzerland/Lichtenstein
OO x
Denmark, Finland,
Germany, Greece,
Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, Sweden, UK
OO O
Iceland, Spain O O O
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❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the
5 GHz bands in the European Community. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct
communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access
Point.
❖ This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and
activated a radar detection feature required for European Community
operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of
the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any
radar system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation may result
in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The Access Point’s
radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free
of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible
for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly
configured for European Community operation.
Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X
Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the
following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
This device works on passive scan only.
A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode.
802.11b (2.4 GHz)
Australia Austria Belgium
Canada Denmark Finland
France Germany Greece
Ireland Italy Liechtenstein
Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand
Norway Portugal Sweden
Switzerland UK USA
NOTE
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802.11a (5 GHz)
Turbo Mode (5 GHz)
Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI
Wireless LAN Card
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the
following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology Interoperability
Bluetooth
®
Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any
product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping
Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:
❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special
Interest Group.
❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The
Bluetooth Special Interest Group.
Australia Austria Belgium
Canada Denmark Finland
France Germany Greece
Ireland Italy Liechtenstein
Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand
Norway Portugal Sweden
Switzerland UK USA
Canada USA
Australia Austria Belgium
Canada Denmark Finland
France Germany Greece
Hong Kong Iceland Ireland
Italy Japan Liechtenstein
Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands
New Zealand Norway Philippines
Portugal Singapore Spain
Sweden Switzerland Thailand
UK USA
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Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA
has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers
and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA
portable computers.
Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless
networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable
computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product
support on Web site http://www.toshiba-
europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or
pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.
When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless
LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If
you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA,
always change the frequency, move your computer to the area outside of the
interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards
or more) or stop transmitting from your computer. Please contact TOSHIBA
computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-
europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or
pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.
Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency
range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless
LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than
optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you
should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your
Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product
support on Web site http://www.toshiba-
europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or
pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.
Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth
®
wireless
technology)
Bluetooth
®
Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the
countries/regions in the following table.
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
Argentina Australia Austria
Belgium Bulgaria Canada
Chile China Cyprus
Czech Republic Denmark Egypt
Estonia Finland France
Germany Greece Hong Kong
Hungary Iceland Ireland
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Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology and Your Health
The products with Bluetooth
®
wireless technology, like other radio devices, emit
radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices
with Bluetooth wireless technology however is much less than the
electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.
Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the
guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations,
TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers.
These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific
community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists
who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology
may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives
of the organization. These situations may for example include:
❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board
airplanes, or
❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or
services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a
specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for
authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to
turning on the equipment.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card
from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human
contact during normal operation is minimized.
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Luxembourg Malta Netherlands
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Peru Philippines Poland
Portugal Singapore Slovakia
Slovenia Spain Sweden
Switzerland Thailand UK
Uruguay USA Venezuela
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Regulatory statements
This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any
country/region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with
the following:
European Union (EU) and EFTA
This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been
provided with the CE mark accordingly.
Canada — Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Taiwa n
The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio
communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and
regulations.
Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference
from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio
emission electric machinery.
Using this Equipment in Japan
In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second
generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment
overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and
specified low-power radio station).
Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency
electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the
frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the
original design.
Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect
aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In the event
interference is caused, the use of such electric machinery shall be
immediately discontinued. Operation of such products can be resumed
only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference.
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1. Sticker
Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.
2. Indication
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation.
3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m.
4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to
2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object
identification systems.
3. TOSHIBA Direct PC
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048
Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850
Fax: 03-3457-4868
The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the
same range as industrial devices, scientific devices, medical
devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed
specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification
systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations).
1. Before using this equipment, ensure that it does not interfere with
any of the equipment listed above.
2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations,
promptly change the frequency being used, change the location
of use, or turn off the source of emissions.
3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference
caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.
2.4FH1
(1) (2)
(3)
(4)
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Device Authorization
This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification, and it
belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication
system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan.
The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS
TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER
Approval Number: 01NYDA1305
The following restrictions apply:
❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device.
❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.
Optical Drive Safety Instructions
This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the user’s guide carefully
and keep it for your future reference.
Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive,
CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the
drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards,
resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service
provider, if any repair or adjustment is required.
Location of the Required Label
(Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may
vary.)
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Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all
rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any
form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is
assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
©2007 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Export Administration Regulation
This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S.
Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the
U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly,
in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.
Notice
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any
product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY
OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING.
TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES
INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY
TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN
THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL
TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL
OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE
USE THEREOF.
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Trademarks
Satellite Pro and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America
Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.
Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc.
Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA.
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association.
MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association.
xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd.
Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
Computer Disposal Information
Lamp contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information,
please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at
www.eiae.org.
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Contents
Introduction................................................................................ 31
This guide ...............................................................32
Safety icons ............................................................32
Other icons used...............................................33
Other documentation ..............................................33
Service options .......................................................33
Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................................... 34
Selecting a place to work ........................................34
Creating a computer-friendly environment........34
Keeping yourself comfortable ...........................35
Precautions.......................................................35
Important information on your computer’s
cooling fan ..................................................36
Setting up your computer .......................................37
Setting up your software...................................37
Registering your computer with Toshiba ................38
Adding optional external devices.............................38
Connecting to a power source ................................39
Charging the main battery.......................................41
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Using the computer for the first time......................42
Opening the display panel.................................42
Your computer’s features and specifications ....43
Turning on the power........................................43
Adding memory (optional)......................................44
Installing a memory module .............................45
Removing a memory module............................49
Checking total memory .....................................51
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ..................................52
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs ...........................53
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options ....................54
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the
Recovery media ..........................................59
Installing drivers and applications.....................60
Using the TouchPad™.............................................60
Scrolling with the TouchPad™ ..........................61
Control buttons.................................................61
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ ..............61
Using external display devices ................................61
Directing the display output when you
turn on the computer ..................................62
Adjusting the quality of the external display......63
Using an external keyboard.....................................63
Using a mouse........................................................64
Connecting a printer ...............................................64
Setting up a printer ...........................................64
Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65
Turning off the computer ........................................66
Options for turning off the computer ................66
Using the Shut Down command .......................69
Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........71
Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................73
Closing the display panel ..................................76
Customizing your computer’s settings....................76
Caring for your computer........................................76
Cleaning the computer......................................76
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Moving the computer........................................76
Using a computer lock ......................................77
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 78
Computing tips .......................................................78
Using the keyboard .................................................80
Character keys ..................................................80
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size
keyboard .....................................................80
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................81
Function keys....................................................81
Special Windows
®
keys ....................................81
Overlay keys......................................................82
Using the overlay to type numeric data.............82
Starting a program..................................................83
Starting a program from the Start menu...........83
Starting a program from Windows
®
Explorer ...84
Starting a program using the Start
Search field.................................................85
Saving your work....................................................85
Printing your work ..................................................87
Backing up your work .............................................88
Restoring your work .........................................88
Using the optical drive ............................................89
Optical drive components .................................89
Inserting an optical disc....................................90
Playing an audio CD..........................................91
Playing optical media........................................92
Creating a CD/DVD............................................93
Removing a disc with the computer on.............93
Removing a disc with the computer off ............94
Caring for CD or DVD discs ..............................94
Toshiba’s online resources .....................................94
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Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................... 95
Toshiba’s energy-saver design................................95
Running the computer on battery power ................95
Battery Notice ...................................................96
Power management ..........................................97
Using additional batteries .................................97
Charging batteries...................................................97
Charging the main battery.................................98
Charging the RTC battery..................................98
Monitoring main battery power...............................99
Determining remaining battery power.............101
What to do when the main battery runs low ...101
Setting battery notifications ............................102
Conserving battery power ...............................103
Power Plans....................................................104
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............105
Changing the main battery ....................................106
Removing the battery from the computer .......106
Inserting a charged battery .............................108
Taking care of your battery ...................................109
Safety precautions ..........................................109
Maintaining your battery .................................110
Disposing of used batteries ..................................111
Traveling tips ........................................................112
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features................... 113
Exploring the desktop ...........................................113
Finding your way around the desktop .............114
Setting up for communications.............................116
Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........117
Connecting your computer to a network.........118
An overview of using the Internet .........................120
The Internet ....................................................121
The World Wide Web ......................................121
Internet Service Providers...............................121
Connecting to the Internet ..............................121
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Surfing the Internet.........................................122
Internet features..............................................122
Uploading to, and downloading files
from, the Internet......................................123
Exploring audio features .......................................123
Recording sounds...........................................123
Using external speakers or headphones..........124
Using an ExpressCard™........................................124
Inserting an ExpressCard™.............................124
Removing an ExpressCard™...........................125
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot ....................126
Inserting memory media.................................126
Removing memory media...............................127
Using the i.LINK
®
port ..........................................127
Chapter 5: Utilities....................................................................128
TOSHIBA Assist ....................................................129
Connect...........................................................130
Secure.............................................................131
Protect & Fix ...................................................132
Optimize..........................................................133
TOSHIBA Application Installer...............................134
Setting passwords ................................................135
Using an instant password..............................135
Using a supervisor password..........................136
Using a user password ...................................137
Deleting a user password................................138
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility......................139
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........140
Mouse Utility.........................................................141
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup.....................................142
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility......................................143
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ...........................145
TOSHIBA Accessibility ..........................................146
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ConfigFree
®
...........................................................146
Getting Started................................................147
ConfigFree
®
Utilities........................................148
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ................................... 150
Problems that are easy to fix ................................150
Problems when you turn on the computer............151
The Windows
®
operating system is not working ..154
Using Startup options to fix problems ............154
Internet problems ...........................................155
The Windows
®
operating system can
help you ....................................................156
Resolving a hardware conflict...............................156
A plan of action...............................................156
Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........157
Memory problems ..........................................158
Power and the batteries ..................................159
Keyboard problems.........................................160
Display problems ............................................161
Disk drive problems........................................163
Optical drive problems....................................164
Sound system problems .................................165
ExpressCard™ problems.................................166
Printer problems.............................................168
Modem problems............................................169
Wireless networking problems .......................169
DVD operating problems.......................................172
Develop good computing habits ...........................173
Data and system configuration backup in
the Windows
®
operating system...............174
If you need further assistance...............................178
Before you contact Toshiba ............................178
Contacting Toshiba .........................................179
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites..........................179
Toshiba’s worldwide offices..................................180
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Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards..................................182
Hot Key Cards .......................................................182
Using the Hot Key Cards .................................183
Application Cards..................................................184
Using the Application Cards............................185
Card Case........................................................185
Hot key functions..................................................186
Volume Mute ..................................................187
Password security ..........................................188
Power plan......................................................189
Sleep mode.....................................................190
Hibernation mode ...........................................191
Display modes ................................................192
Display brightness ..........................................193
Disabling or enabling wireless devices............194
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
™
..............195
Changing screen resolution ............................196
Keyboard hot key functions ............................197
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors.......................... 198
Glossary.................................................................................... 199
Index..........................................................................................213
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