TOSHIBA Qosmio F30 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition March 2006
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EU Declaration of Conformity
TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PQF30* conforms to the following
Standards:
Supplementary
Information:
This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe
GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on
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“The product complies with the requirements of
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Directive 1999/05/EEC.”
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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.
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Network Compatibility Statement
This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following
networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional
requirements conditional in EG 201 121.
GermanyATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010
and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17
GreeceATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04
Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and
Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01
SwitzerlandATAAB AN002
All other countries/regions ATAAB AN003,004
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific
function on specific national networks can be given.
P03,04,08,10
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Optical disc drive safety instructions
Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.
Panasonic Shikoku
DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-846
■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording model
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.
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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.
Using Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan . . . . . F-5
Appendix G Usage Restrictions
Appendix H If your computer is stolen
Glossary
Index
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Qosmio F30 computer. This
powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability,
including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable,
high-performance computing.
Your computer is equipped with a built-in TV tuner. When you wish to
display a TV program or play a CD/DVD before Windows starts, press the
TV button or the CD/DVD button (or the same buttons on the remote
control) respectively. When Windows is running, you can display or record
a TV program using the My TV feature of Media Center.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Qosmio F30
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 look over the
Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are
uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup. If you
are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a monitor,
be sure to read Chapter 9, Optional Devices.
Manual contents
This manual is composed of the following eleven chapters, eight
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 and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area.
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Preface
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, This chapter describes the basic operations of
your computer and precautions when using it, as well as the handling of
CDs/DVDs.
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the
keypad overlay and hot keys.
Chapter 6, Power, gives details on the computer’s power resources and
battery save modes.
Chapter 7, HW Setup, explains how to configure the computer using the HW
Setup program.
Chapter 8, Using the Remote Controller, Front operation button and
QosmioPlayer, This chapter explains how to use the Remote Controller on
Windows XP Media Center Edition models as well as provides information
about QosmioPlayer.
Chapter 9, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 10, 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 11, Legal Footnotes, 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.
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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.
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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
type face you see to the left.
Display
S
ABC
Names of windows or icons or text generated by
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.
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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.
Stress injury
Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. It contains
information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than
can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also
includes information on workspace design, posture and lighting that can
help reduce physical stress.
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 (if you rest the computer on
your lap, or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, for example) your
skin might suffer low-heat injury.
■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with
the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.
■ The surface of the AC Adaptor can become hot when in use. This
condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the
AC Adaptor, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.
■ Do not lay the AC Adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat. The
material could be damaged.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.
Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components
or otherwise cause malfunctions.
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General Precautions
PC card overheating
Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC
card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also be
careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time.
Mobile phone
Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer
operation is not impaired but is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be
maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.
The cautions on use of a Qosmio F30 series
computer
1. Clean any dust accumulated on the computer’s cooling vents.
The cooling vents are located on the back and underside of the
computer.
When you use your computer in a dusty area, dirt and debris may
accumulate on the cooling vents at the under side of your unit. If this
occurs, the accumulated dust can cause insufficient heat dissipation which
may result in the computer shutting down during use. Carefully clean the
dust from the vents using a vacuum cleaner.
Cooling vents
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Cooling vents
Cooling vents
General Precautions
Cooling vents
Cooling vents
To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the cooling fan’s
air intake is not blocked. The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum. If the
fan is blocked, it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level
or cause the computer to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and
tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can block the air
intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use the computer on
surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan.
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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 preinstalled by TOSHIBA.
An astrisk * indicates an optional part that is dependant on the model
purchased.
Equipment checklist
Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for
future use.
Hardware
Check to make sure you have all the following items:
■ Qosmio F30 Portable Personal Computer
■ Battery pack *
■ AC Adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)
■ Modular cable for modem *
■ VIDEO-IN cable
■ Remote Controller
■ Remote control receiver with USB connector
■ Infrared transmitter cable
■ Antenna adaptor
■ Two AA manganese batteries (for Remote Controller)
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Introduction
Software
Microsoft® Windows XP Media Center Edition
■ The following software is preinstalled:
■ Microsoft® Windows XP Media Center Edition
■ TOSHIBA Utilities
■ DVD Video Player
■ InterVideo WinDVD Creator
■ Fingerprint utility (preinstalled with some models)
■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■ TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer
■ TOSHIBA Power Saver
■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree
■ TOSHIBA Assist
■ TOSHIBA Controls
■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool
■ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
■ TOSHIBA TouchPad On/Off Utility
■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
■ TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility
■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format
■ TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer
■ TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices
■ TOSHIBA Display Device Change Utility
■ TOSHIBA Password Utility
■ TOSHIBA RAID Utility
■ QosmioPlayer Utility
■ TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer
■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■ Online manual
■ Product Recovery Media and addtional Software
■ Product Recovery
■ QosmioPlayer Recovery CD
■ Application Software (preinstalled in some models)
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Documentation
Features
Introduction
■ Qosmio F30 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
■ Qosmio F30 Quickstart
■ Microsoft Windows XP manual package (preinstalled in some
regions)
■ Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.
The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI),
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology
extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage,
and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and
benefits:
Processor
Built-in
The computer is equipped with an Intel® Core™
Duo processor, which incorporates a 2MB level2
cache memory.
®
It also supports Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep®
Technology.
Some models in this series carry Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology,
which is based on three separate technologies of Intel
processor, Intel
®
PRO/Wireless Network Connection, and Mobile Intel® 945
®
Core™ Duo
Express Chipset Family.
Legal Footnote (CPU)*1
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding CPU, please refer to
the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11. Click the *1.
Memory
Slots256, 512, or 1,024 or 2,048 MB memory modules
can be installed in the two memory slots for a
maximum of 2,048 MB system memory.
Video RAMThere is one type of graphics controller.
nVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 model: 128/256MB of
Video RAM is provided for video display.
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Power
Battery packThe computer is powered by one rechargeable
lithium-ion battery pack.
Legal Footnote (Battery Life)*3
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Battery Life, please
refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11. Click the *3.
RTC batteryThe internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time
AC AdaptorThe AC Adaptor provides power to the system
Clock and calendar.
and recharges the batteries when they are low.
It comes with a detachable power cord.
It encloses 2-pin or 3-pin plug type.
Because it is universal, it can receive a range of
AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts; however, the
output current varies among different models.
Using the wrong model can damage your
computer. Refer to the AC Adaptor section in
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.
Disks
Hard disk driveAvailable in six sizes.
■ 40.0 billion bytes (37.26 GB)
■ 60.0 billion bytes (55.88 GB)
■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.52 GB)
■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB)
■ 120.0 billion bytes (111.79 GB)
■ 160.0 billion bytes (149.05 GB)
Two types of models are available: one with one
hard disk drive and the other with two hard disk
drives.
Legal Footnote (Hard disk drive (HDD) Capacity)*4
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding HDD Drive
Capacity, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11.
Click the *4.
USB floppy disk
drive
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Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or
720-kilobyte floppy disks. It connects to a USB
port. Option or provided with some models.
Optical Disc drive
Introduction
DVD Super Multi
drive Double Layer
This computer is equipped with a full-size DVD
Super Multi drive module that lets you record
data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run 12cm
(4.72") CD/DVDs. It reads DVD-ROMs at
maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum
24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 24 speed,
CD-RW at up to 16 speed, DVD-R and DVD+R at
maximum 8 speed, DVD-R DL at maximum 2
speed, DVD+R DL at maximum 2.4 speed,
DVD-RW and DVD+RW at maximum 4 speed,
DVD-RAM at maximum 5 speed. The drive
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 DL (Format1)
■ DVD-RW
■ DVD+R
■ DVD+R DL
■ DVD+RW
■ DVD-RAM
An 8cm CD/DVD can be used with the external Optical Disc drive.
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Introduction
Display
The computer’s LCD panel supports high-resolution video graphics. The
screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort
and readability.
Built-in15.4" TFT LCD screen, 32 million colors, with a
resolution of 1280 horizontal × 800 vertical pixels
WXGA.
Legal Footnote (LCD)*5
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding LCD, please refer to
the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11. Click the *5.
Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”))*6
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Graphics Processor
Unit (“GPU”), please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11.
Click the *6.
Keyboard
Built-in
85 keys or 86 keys, compatible with IBM
enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay,
dedicated cursor control, and keys.
Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.
®
Pointing Device
Built-in Touch Pad A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest
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enable control of the on-screen pointer and
scrolling of windows.
Ports
Introduction
External monitorAnalog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0)
i.LINK™ (IEEE1394)This port enables high-speed data transfer
compatible functions.
The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that
comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which
enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster
than the USB 1.1 standard (The ports also
support USB 1.1).
directly from external devices such as digital
video cameras.
Slots
PC cardThe PC card slot accommodates a 5 mm Type II
Bridge mediaThis slot lets you insert SD card, Memory Stick
card.
(Pro), xD picture card and MultiMediaCard. Refer
to Chapter 9, Optional Devices.
Multimedia
Sound systemWindows sound system compatible sound
system provides internal speakers and
microphone as well as jacks for an external
microphone and headphones.
TV antenna portConnect the antenna adaptor to this port to watch
TV programs on your computer or record them.
S-Video out portThis S-Video out port lets you transfer NTSC or
D-Video out portThis D-Video out port lets you transfer 525i
Headphone (S/PDIF)
jack
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PAL data to external devices. Refer to the TV
section in Chapter 9, Optional Devices.
(480i), 525p (480p), 1125i (1080i) or 750p (720p)
data to external devices. Refer to the TV section
in Chapter 9, Optional Devices.
This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a
stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum). When you
connect a digital speaker or headphones, the
internal speaker is automatically disabled.
This jack can be used also as S/PDIF jack and
enables connection of optical digital
correspondence apparatus.
Introduction
Microphone jackA 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
connection of a three-conductor mini jack for
monaural microphone input.
Built-in TV TunerEnables watching and recording TV programs.
Infrared receiver
window
This is a sensor window that receives signals
from the Remote Controller which is provided
with your computer.
This supports only Qosmio Player.
Remote ControllerUse this device to navigate when watching TV or
playing CDs/DVDs.
Its type and functions may depend on the model
of your computer.
Remote control
receiver
This is a sensor device that receives signals from
the Remote Controller which is provided with
your computer.
Communications
ModemAn internal modem provides capability for data
LANThe computer has built-in support for Ethernet
BluetoothSome computers in this series are equipped with
and fax communication. It supports V.90 (V.92).
The speed of data transfer and fax depends on
analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem
jack for connecting to a telephone line. It is
preinstalled as a standard device in some
markets. Both of V.90 and V.92 are supported
only in USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany and
Australia. Only V.90 is available in other regions.
LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and
Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX).
It is preinstalled as a standard device in some
models.
Bluetooth functions. Bluetooth wireless
technology eliminates the need for cables
between electronic devices such as computers
and printers. Bluetooth provides fast, reliable,
and secure wireless communication in a small
space.
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Introduction
Wireless LANSome computers in this series are equipped with
a Wireless LAN mini-PCI card 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
(Revision A, B or G).
■ Theoretical maximum speed:
54 Mbps (IEEE802.11a, 802.11g)
■ Theoretical maximum speed:
11 Mbps (IEEE802.11b)
■ Frequency Channel Selection
(5 GHz: Revision A / 2.4 GHz: Revision B/G)
■ Roaming over multiple channels
■ Card Power Management
■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data
encryption, based on 152 bit encryption
algorithm (Atheros module type).
■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data
encryption, based on 128 bit encryption
algorithm (Intel module type).
■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data
encryption, based on 256 bit encryption
algorithm.
■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
■ Wake-up on Wireless LAN (Intel module
type).
■ The numerical values shown above are the theoretical maximums for
Wireless LAN standards. The actual values may differ.
■ 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) standard. The actual transmission speed
will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.
■ The Wake-up on Wireless function is effective only when it is
connected with AP. This function becomes invalid when the connection
is cut.
Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)*7
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Wireless LAN,
please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11. Click the *7.
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Introduction
Wireless
communication
switch
Security
Security lock slotConnects a security lock to anchor the computer
Special features
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.
Hot keysKey combinations let you quickly change the
The Hot key functions are supported only under Windows, not supported
under QosmioPlayer.
Display automatic
power off
HDD automatic
power off
This switch turns the Wireless LAN and
Bluetooth functions on and off.
All models are provided with Wireless
Communication switch. Some models are equipped
with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions.
to a desk or other large object.
system configuration directly from the keyboard
without running a system configuration program.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
internal display when there is no keyboard input
for a time specified. Power is restored when any
key is pressed. You can specify the time in the
Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time
specified. Power is restored when the hard disk is
accessed. You can specify the time in the HDD
power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA
Power Saver.
System automatic
Standby/Hibernation
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This feature automatically shuts down the system
into Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when
there is no input or hardware access for a time
specified. You can specify the time and select
either System Standby or System Hibernation in
the System standby and System item of the Basic
Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Introduction
Keypad overlayA ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.
Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,
The Keyboard, for instructions on using the
keypad overlay.
Power on passwordTwo levels of password security, supervisor and
user, are available to prevent unauthorized
access to your computer.
Instant securityA hot key function blanks the screen and disables
the computer providing data security.
Intelligent power
supply
A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent
power supply detects the battery’s charge and
calculates the remaining battery capacity. It also
protects electronic components from abnormal
conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC
Adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery
capacity by using the Battery remaining item in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Battery save modeThis feature lets you save battery power. You can
specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item
in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Panel power on/offThis feature turns power to the computer off
when the display panel is closed and turns it back
on when the panel is opened. You can specify the
setting in the When I close the lid item of the
Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Low battery
automatic
hibernation
When battery power is exhausted to the point that
computer operation cannot be continued, the
system automatically enters Hibernation and
shuts down. You can specify the setting in the
Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Heat dispersalTo protect from overheating, the CPU has an
internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s
internal temperature rises to a certain level, the
cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed
is lowered. Use the Cooling Method item of the
Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
HibernationThis feature lets you turn off the power without
exiting from your software. The contents of main
memory are saved to the hard disk, when you
turn on the power again, you can continue
working right where you left off. Refer to the
Turning off the power section in Chapter 3,
Getting Started, for details.
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Utilities
StandbyIf you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off
the power without exiting from your software.
Data is maintained in the computer’s main
memory. When you turn on the power again, you
can continue working right where you left off.
TOSHIBA RAIDRAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
realizes high performance (striping = RAID0) or
fault tolerance (mirroring = RAID1), which is
configured by arraying multiple independent hard
disk drives.
This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For
details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or
readme.txt files.
TOSHIBA Power
Saver
HW SetupThis program lets you customize your hardware
TOSHIBA ControlsThis utility lets you do the following:
To access this power savings management
program, click start, click the Control Panel,
click Performance and Maintenance and click
the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon.
settings according to the way you work with your
computer and the peripherals you use. To start
the utility, click start and click Control Panel,
click Printers and Other Hardware and click the
TOSHIBA HWSetup icon.
Fingerprint utilityThis product has a fingerprint utility installed for
the purpose of enrolling and recognizing
fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to
the fingerprint authentication device, it is no
longer necessary to input the password from the
keyboard. Just by swiping the finger against the
fingerprint sensor, the following functions will be
enabled:
■ Logon to Windows and access a
security-enabled homepage through IE
(Internet Explorer).
■ Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted
and third party access to them prevented.
■ Disable the password-protected screen-saver
when returning from power-saving (standby)
mode.
■ Power-on Security and Single Sign-On
feature.
DVD Video PlayerThe DVD Video Player is used to play
DVD-Video. It has an on-screen interface and
functions. Click start, point to All Programs,
point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click
InterVideo WinDVD.
TOSHIBA Picture
Enhancement Utility
This utility lets you change image quality
according to your viewing environment lets you
select external input settings for Video.
TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to
allow easy control of communication devices and
network connections. TOSHIBA ConfigFree also
allows you to find communication problems and
create profiles for easy switching between
locations and communication networks. To start
ConfigFree, click start, point to All Programs,
point to TOSHIBA, point to Networking and click
ConfigFree.
TOSHIBA AssistTOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that
provides easy access to help and services.
TOSHIBA Zooming
Utility
This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the
icon size on the desktop or the application
window.
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TOSHIBA Disc
Creator
TOSHIBA Direct Disc
Writer
TOSHIBA Hotkey
Utility for Display
Devices
TOSHIBA PC
Diagnostic Tool
Bluetooth Stack for
Windows by Toshiba
You can create CD/DVDs in several formats
including audio CDs that can be played on a
standard stereo CD player and data CD/DVDs to
store the files and folders on your hard disk drive.
This software can be used on a model with DVD
Super Multi drive.
TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer is the packet writing
software which provides the function which writes
files and/or folders to DVD-RW, CD-RW and
DVD+RW discs via a drive letter like a floppy disk
or other removable disks.
This utility allows you to select the display device
as well as change the display resolution on that
device. Press the Fn + F5 Hot key to change the
active display device and press the Fn + Space
Hot key to change the display resolution.
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic
information on the computer’s configuration and
allows some of the built-in devices functionality to
be tested. To start TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool,
click start, point to All Programs, point to
TOSHIBA, point to Utility and click PC
Diagnostic Tool.
This software enables communication between
remote Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module
installed.
Dual Mode PadThe Dual Mode TouchPad is a TouchPad that
provides normal Synaptics features in its default
mode and switches to a DualMode interface
when the upper right corner of the TouchPad is
tapped. Tapping the same corner again will revert
to normal pointing mode.
■ The Dual Mode Pad function is not compatible with models which are
equipped with only a normal TouchPad.
■ The volume control on the right side of the Touch Pad and print button
may not function with some applications.
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TOSHIBA Touch and
Launch
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a tool that allows
you to perform various tasks easily using the
Touch Pad. TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is
useful in the following conditions.
■ To open a file located on the desktop whose
icon is obscured by a window.
■ To open a page contained in the Internet
Explorer Favorites menu.
■ To display the list of currently open windows
and change the active window.
Also TOSHIBA Touch and Launch provides the
following functions by customizing the settings.
■ To open a file stored in a predefined folder.
■ To quickly launch your frequently used
applications which have been registered.
■ The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility is not compatible with models
which are equipped with only a Dual Mode Pad.
TOSHIBA TouchPad
On/Off Utility
This utility has the following function.
To disable/enable the Touch Pad with Fn + F9
key.
TOSHIBA RAID
Utility
TOSHIBA RAID Utility is used to create or
manage RAID array.
To start the utility, click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to RAID and
click RAID Console.
TOSHIBA Password
Utility
CD/DVD Drive
Acoustic Silencer
This utility lets you set a password that restricts
access to the computer.
This utility has the function to set up the read
speed of CDs.
It is ineffective in DVDs.
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Options
You can add a number of options to make your computer even more
powerful and convenient to use. You can buy the following options from
TOSHIBA dealer.
Memory expansionA 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory module
(DDR2 533/667 MHz) can easily be installed in
the computer.
Battery PackAn additional battery pack can be purchased
from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or
replacement.
High Capacity
Battery Pack
AC AdaptorIf you use your computer at more than one site
USB FDD kitThe USB floppy disk drive accommodates either
Battery ChargerThe battery charger lets you charge extra
HDD PackYou can increase your computer’s data storage
An additional high capacity battery pack can be
purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as
a spare or replacement.
frequently, it may be convenient to purchase an
additional AC Adaptor for each site so you will
not have to carry the adaptor with you.
3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy
disks through connection to a USB port. Please
note that you cannot format 720-kilobyte floppy
disks under Windows XP, but you are able to use
disks that have been previously formatted.
batteries outside the computer.
capacity with additional hard disk drives. They
are available in the following size:
■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB)
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This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become
familiar with each component before you operate the computer.
Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons)*8
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Non-applicable
Icons, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11. Click
the *8.
Front with the display closed
The following figure shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the
closed position.
Infrared receiver window
System indicators
Display latch
Chapter 2
Optical disc drive
Front of the computer with display closed
System indicatorsThese LEDs let you monitor the status of various
Optical disc driveThe computer is configured with a DVD Super
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System indicators section.
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Left side
Infrared receiver
window
This is a sensor window that receives signals
from the remote control which is provided with
your computer.
Display latchThis latch secures the LCD panel in its closed
position. Slide the latch to open the display.
The following figure shows the computer’s left side.
Bridge media slot
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports
PC card slot
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports
The left side of the computer
Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the left
side. The ports comply with the USB 2.0
i.LINK (IEEE1394) port
PC card eject button
Wireless
communication switch
standard, which enables data transfer speeds
40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard (The
ports also support USB 1.1).
Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. Never allow metal
objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or
keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can
cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed.
Some functions might not execute properly.
Bridge media slotThis slot lets you insert an SD card, Memory
Stick (Pro), xD picture card and MultiMediaCard.
Refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices.
Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot. Never allow metal
objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or
keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can
cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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PC card slotThe PC card slot can accommodate a Type II
card. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards and
CardBus PC cards.
PC card eject buttonPress this button to take out a PC card from the
PC card slot.
Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot and PC card slot. Never allow
metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or
keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can
cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
port
Connect an external device, such as a digital
video camera to this port for high-speed data
transfer.
Wireless
communication
switch
Slide this switch to the left to turn off Wireless
LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the right
to turn on the functions.
All models are provided with a Wireless
Communication switch although only some
models are equipped with both Wireless LAN
and Bluetooth functions.
■ Turn WiFi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who
may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric
device. Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device
operation, possibly resulting in serious injury. Follow the instruction of
your medical device when using any WiFi or Bluetooth functionality.
■ Always turn off WiFi or Bluetooth functionality if the PC is near
automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or
fire detectors. Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
■ Do not use the WiFi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven
or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields. Interference
from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt WiFi or Bluetooth
operation.
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Right side
The following figure shows the computer’s right side.
VIDEO-IN port
Modem jack
Headphone (S/PDIF) jack
Headphone (S/PDIF)
jack
The right side of the computer
This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a
stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum). When you
Microphone jack
connect a digital speaker or headphones, the
internal speaker is automatically disabled.
This jack can be used also as S/PDIF jack and
enables connection of optical digital
correspondence apparatus.
Microphone jackA 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
connection of a three-conductor mini jack for
monaural microphone input.
VIDEO-IN portWith the bundled VIDEO-IN cable, the CATV or
satellite set top boxes can be connected to the
computer to view the channels.
Please refer to Chapter 8, Using the Remote
Controller, Front operation button and
QosmioPlayer for details on how to connect the
computer with the VIDEO-IN cable.
Modem jackThe modem jack lets you use a modular cable to
connect the modem directly to a telephone line.
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■ Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line
■ Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you see
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The following figure shows the computer’s back side.
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could cause a PC system failure.
■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.
■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
■ Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a
public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).
■ Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for
residences or offices.
lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the PC. An electric surge
caused by the storm, may result in a system failure, loss of data or
hardware damage.
Security lock slot
TV antenna port
DC IN 15V jack
LAN active indicator
(orange)
LAN jackUniversal Serial Bus ports
Cooling vents
The back side of the computer
External monitor port
Link indicator (green)
D-Video out port
S-Video out port
Security lock slotA security cable attaches to this slot. The
optional security cable anchors your computer to
a desk or other large object to deter theft.
TV antenna portTV antenna port is provided with some models.
Connect the antenna adaptor to this port to watch
TV programs on your computer or record them.
DC IN 15V jackThe AC Adaptor connects to this jack. Use only
the model of AC Adaptor that comes with the
computer. Using the wrong adaptor can damage
your computer.
Cooling ventsCooling vents help CPU keep from overheating.
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Do not block the cooling vents. Never allow metal objects, such as screws,
staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects
can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and fire, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports
Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the back
side. Refer to Left side section, for details.
LAN jackThis jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor
has built-in support for Ethernet LAN
(10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX). The LAN has two indicators.
Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.
■ Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It
could cause damage or malfunction.
■ Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply. It could cause
damage or malfunction.
Link indicator
(green)
This indicator glows green when the computer is
connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning
properly.
LAN active indicator
(orange)
External monitor
port
This indicator glows orange when data is being
exchanged between the computer and the LAN.
This external monitor port lets you connect an
external video display.
S-Video out portThis S-Video out port lets you transfer NTSC or
PAL data to external devices. Refer to the TV
section in Chapter 9, Optional Devices.
D-Video out portThis D-Video out port lets you transfer 525i
(480i), 525p (480p), 1125i (1080i) or 750p (720p)
data to external devices. Refer to the TV section
in Chapter 9, Optional Devices.
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Underside
The following figure shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the
display is closed before turning over your computer.
HDD2
Battery
pack
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Memory module cover
Battery release latch
Memory module
cover
Battery safety lock
The underside of the computer
This cover protects memory module sockets.
Refer to the Memory expansion section in
HDD1
Chapter 9, Optional Devices.
HDD1This contains a Hard disk drive pack, which can
be removed and reinstalled. For more
information on how to remove or reinstall the
Hard disk drive pack, refer to the section on the
in Chapter 9, Optional Devices.
HDD2If your model has two Hard disk drives, this
contains a secondary Hard disk drive pack. The
secondary pack can be removed and reinstalled.
For more information on how to remove or
reinstall the Hard disk drive pack, refer to the
section on the Hard disk drive pack in Chapter 9,
Optional Devices.
Battery safety lockSlide the battery safety lock towards the release
position to make the battery release latch
movable.
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Battery release
latch
Slide and hold this latch to release the battery
pack for removal.
For detailed information on removing the battery
packs, refer to Chapter 6, Power.
Battery packThe battery pack powers the computer when the
AC Adaptor is not connected. For detailed
information on the battery pack, refer to
Chapter 6, Power.
Front with the display open
This section shows the front of the computer with the display open. Refer to
the appropriate illustration for details. To open the display, slide the display
latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a
comfortable viewing angle.
Display screen
Display
hinge
LCD Sensor switch (Not shown)
Display hinge
Stereo speaker (Right)
Volume control
Fingerprint
Sensor *
Ster eo
speaker
(Left)
Touch Pad
Power button
Front operation button
(eleven buttons)
The front of the Touch Pad model with the display open
Touch Pad
control buttons
Display hingesThe display hinges hold the display screen at
easy-to-view angles.
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Display screenThe LCD screen displays high-contrast text and
graphics. The computer’s WXGA screen consists
of 1280 × 800 pixels. Refer to Display Controller
and Modes in Appendix B.
When the computer operates on the AC Adaptor
the display screen’s image will be somewhat
brighter than when it operates on battery power.
The lower brightness level is intended to save
battery power.
Stereo speakersThe speakers emit sound generated by your
software as well as audio alarms, such as,
generated by the system.
Keep foreign objects out of the speakers. Never allow metal objects, such
as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign
metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and
fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Front operation
button (eleven
buttons)
Eleven buttons are available for use:
TV, CD/DVD, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, Next,
These buttons allow you to manage Audio/Video,
run applications and access utilities.
Refer to Chapter 8, Using the Remote Controller,
Front operation button and QosmioPlayer for
details.
Power buttonPress the power button to turn the computer’s
power on and off.
Touch PadA Touch Pad located in the palm rest is used to
control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the Using
the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4, Operating
Basics.
Touch Pad control
buttons
Control buttons below the Touch Pad let you
select menu items or manipulate text and
graphics designated by the on-screen pointer.
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Fingerprint SensorSome models are equipped with a fingerprint
sensor.
Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint
sensor, the following functions will be enabled:
■ Logon to Windows and access a security-
enabled homepage through IE (Internet
Explorer).
■ Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted
and third party access to them prevented.
■ Disable the password-protected screen-saver
when returning from power-saving (standby)
mode.
■ Power-on Security and Single Sign-On
feature.
LCD Sensor switchThis switch senses when the LCD panel is closed
or opened and activates the Panel Power Off/On
feature. When you close the panel the computer
enters Hibernation mode and shuts down. When
you open the panel the computer starts in
Hibernation mode. Use the TOSHIBA Power
Saver Utility to enable or disable this feature. The
default is “enabled”. Refer to the TOSHIBA
Power Saver Utility and Panel Power Off/On
items in Chapter 1, Introduction, for details on
settings.
Do not put a magnetic object close to the switch. The computer will
automatically enter Hibernation mode and shut down even if the Panel
Power Off features is disabled.
Volume controlUse this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo
speakers or the stereo headphones.
Turn the dial clockwise to decrease the volume
and turn it counter-clockwise to increase the
volume.
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System indicators
LEDs beneath icons, light when various computer operations are in
progress.
DC INThe DC IN indicator glows green when DC power
PowerThe Power indicator glows green when the
BatteryThe Battery indicator shows the condition of the
HDDThe HDD indicator glows green when the
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Power
DC IN
Wireless communication
Media slot
HDD
System indicators
is supplied from the AC power adaptor. If the
adaptor’s output voltage is abnormal or if the
power supply malfunctions, this indicator flashes
orange.
computer is on. If you select Standby from Shut Down Windows, this indicator flashes orange
(one second on, two seconds off) while the
computer shuts down.
battery’s charge: green indicates full charge,
orange indicates battery charging and flashing
orange indicates a low battery charge. Refer to
Chapter 6, Power.
computer is accessing a built-in hard disk drive.
Media slotThe Media slot indicator glows green when the
computer is accessing either the Optical Disc drive
or the Bridge media slot.
Wireless
communication
The Wireless communication indicator glows
when the Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions
are turned on.
All models are provided with a Wireless
Communication switch although only some
models are equipped with both Wireless LAN
and Bluetooth functions.
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Keyboard indicators
The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and
the Caps Lock indicator.
The following indicator shows the state of an alphabet key (pressed or
released).
Caps LockThe Caps Lock indicator glows green when the
The following indicators show the status of the display overlay.
Caps Lock
indicator
Caps Lock indicator
alphabet keys are locked in uppercase.
Numeric Mode
indicator
Arrow Mode
indicator
Keypad overlay indicators
Arrow modeWhen the Arrow mode indicator lights green,
you can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled
keys) as cursor keys. Refer to the Keypad
overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.
Numeric modeYou can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled
keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode
indicator lights green. Refer to the Keypad
overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.
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Optical disc drives
A DVD Super Multi drive is installed in the computer. An ATAPI interface
controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is
accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.
For information on loading and unloading discs refer to the Using optical
disc drives section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Region codes for DVD drives and media
DVD Super Multi drives and media are manufactured according to the
specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video
media, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.
CodeRegion
1 Canada, United States
2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
3 Southeast Asia, East Asia
4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,
South America, Caribbean
5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia
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6 China
Writable discs
This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the
specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use
TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4,
Operating Basics.
CDs
■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
■ CD-RW discs including multi speed CD-RW discs, high-speed CD-RW
discs and ultra-speed CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.
DVDs
■ DVD-R and DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data
cannot be erased or changed.
■ DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than
once.
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Formats
The drives support the following formats:
■ CD-ROM
■ DVD-ROM
■ CD-DA
■ Photo CD™
(single/multi-session)
■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2
(Form1, Form2)
■ DVD-R DL (Format1)
■ DVD+R DL
■ DVD-RAM
Some types and formats of DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs may be
unreadable.
■ DVD -Video
■ CD-Text
■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
■ Addressing Method 2
■ DVD-R
■ DVD-RW
■ DVD+R
■ DVD+RW
DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer
The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to
rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") CD/DVDs without
using an adaptor.
The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer
edge.
The AC Adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100
to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use
this computer in almost any country/region. The adaptor converts AC
power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer.
To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC Adaptor to a power source
and the computer. Refer to Chapter 6, Powerfor details.
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The AC Adaptor (2-pin plug)
The AC Adaptor (3-pin plug)
■ Depending on the model, a 2-pin plug or 3-pin plug set of the above
may be bundled.
■ Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug.
■ The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in
the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this
region. For use in other regions, please buy power cords that conform
to safety rules and regulations in the particular region.
Always use the Toshiba AC Adaptor that was provided with your PC and
the Toshiba Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your PC),
or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or
other damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC Adaptor or Battery
Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC possibly resulting in serious
injury.
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Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your
computer. It covers the following topics:
■ Setting up your work space - for your health and safety
Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. This guide,
which is included with the computer, explains product liability.
■ Connecting the AC Adaptor
■ Opening the display
■ Turning on the power
■ Starting up for the first time
■ Turning off the power
■ Restarting the computer
■ Restoring the preinstalled software
All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time.
Chapter 3
Setting up your work space
Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your
computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in
discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or
other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the
computer’s operation. This section discusses the following topics:
■ General conditions
■ Placement of the computer
■ Seating and posture
■ Lighting
■ Work habits
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General conditions
In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the
following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment.
■ Select a work area that has:
■ a well-designed and functioning ventilation system that does not
■ good air circulation
■ a comfortable ambient temperature and relative humidity.
■ Never place your PC where it will be exposed to excess heat, such as in
direct sunlight, an unventilated vehicle or near a heater. This may result
in a system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to PC.
■ Never place your PC in a location where it will be exposed to extremely
low temperatures. This may result in a system failure, malfunction or
loss of data.
■ Never subject your PC to sudden temperature variations. This may
result in condensation, causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of
data.
■ Do not expose your PC to dusty environments. If dust gets inside the
PC, it could cause a system failure, malfunction or loss of data. If dust
contaminates the PC, do not turn on the power. Take it to an authorized
Toshiba service provider before you use it.
■ Never place your PC near an object that generates a magnetic field,
such as a speaker or TV. Do not wear magnetic bracelets while using
your PC. Exposure to magnetic fields can cause system failure,
malfunction or loss of data.
■ Never place a heavy object on the PC and be careful not to drop a
heavy object onto the PC. It could damage the PC or cause system
failure.
■ Never use benzene, thinner or other chemicals when cleaning the PC,
AC Adaptor, or storage device. The use of benzene, thinner or other
chemicals may result in deterioration, deformation or discoloration of
those items and the loss of data.
■ Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the
computer and easily accessible.
■ The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade (41 to 95
degrees Fahrenheit) and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80
percent.
■ Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct
sunlight.
■ Some parts of the computer, including data storage media, can be
damaged by magnets. Do not place the computer near magnetic
objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer. Be careful of
objects, such as stereo speakers, that produce strong magnetic fields
during operation. Also, be careful with metal objects, such as bracelets,
which can be inadvertently magnetized.
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■ Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone.
■ Leave ample ventilation room for the fan. Do not block the vents.
■ If the PC interferes with radio equipment, turn the PC power off
immediately. Such interference could cause equipment malfunction.
■ Never place your PC on a shaky table, uneven, tilted surface or other
unstable location. Your PC may fall, causing damage to the PC or
possibly injury.
■ Never leave the power to your PC on continuously for more than
24 hours. Turn the power off when this product is not in use.
■ Always avoid abrupt changes of temperature or humidity.
■ Never place close to heat radiating appliances such as a heater.
■ Never place close to corrosive chemicals.
■ Never place close to magnetic field radiating appliances such as a
stereo speaker.
■ Always place this product on a flat surface.
■ Provide a sufficient space behind the PC to allow easy adjustment of
the display panel.
■ Always provide sufficient space around the PC to ensure adequate
ventilation.
■ Always provide sufficient space for operating a mouse and other
peripheral devices.
Placement of the computer
Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety.
■ Position your LCD display panel or place your monitor in an appropriate
position to help reduce awkward postures and overhead glare. For
example:
■ Position LCD directly in front of you and at a comfortable distance
away.
■ Position LCD so the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye
level. A display screen that is too high or too low can cause
awkward postures and possibly fatigue muscles that support the
head.
■ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther
away.
■ If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance
as the computer.
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Seating and posture
Maintain a comfortable working posture when using your PC where your
body joints are naturally aligned to reduce stress on different parts of your
body. Consider the following:
■ Keep hands, wrists, and forearms straight, in-line and roughly parallel to
the floor.
■ Keep head level, or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced.
Generally the head is in-line with the torso.
■ Keep shoulders relaxed and let upper arms hang normally at the side of
the body.
■ Keep elbows in close to the body and bent.
■ Keep feet fully supported by floor or foot rest.
■ Keep back fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting
vertical or leaning back slightly.
■ Keep thighs and hips supported by a well-padded seat cushion and
generally parallel to the floor.
■ Keep knees about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly
forward.
Below eye level
90°angles
Foot rest
Posture and positioning of the computer
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Lighting
Select the right level of illumination and place your PC appropriately to
minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps and windows. Glare on
the LCD or monitor may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches.
Consider the following suggestions regarding lighting your work
environment:
■ Position the PC so that the light source does not shine or reflect directly
onto the display or shine or reflect directly into the eyes of the user.
■ Shield the PC from direct light by using tinted windows or by installing
blinds or a screen.
■ Use soft, indirect lighting.
■ Adjust the display panel to provide maximum visibility.
Work habits
A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your
activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your workday. If you
must spend long periods at the computer, finding ways to break up the
routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency.
■ Sit in a relaxed posture. Good positioning of your chair and equipment
as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and
ease back strain.
■ Vary your posture frequently.
■ Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly.
■ Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during
the day.
■ Frequently, look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a
distant object for several seconds, for example 30 seconds every
15 minutes.
■ Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks, for
example, two or three minutes every half hour.
■ When you use a PC, rest your eyes periodically and relax or stretch
your muscles to avoid strain. If you experience discomfort while
operating the PC, stop immediately and rest. Continuous operation for
long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists,
hands, back, neck or other parts of the body. If pain persists despite
rest, consult your doctor.
A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury
or repetitive stress syndrome. For more information on these topics or for
pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists, please
check with your library or book vendor. Also refer to the computer’s
Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort.
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Strategic Rest Breaks
Take short, strategically spaced rest breaks to avoid eye strain and body
discomforts.
For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your
computer environment, customers in the United States may visit the United
States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration
website at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/
Other Things to Note
■ Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could
cause loss of data.
■ Use a virus-check program and make sure it is updated regularly.
■ Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or
remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data
loss.
■ Never format storage media without checking its content. Formatting
destroys all stored data.
■ It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk or other
main storage device to external media. General storage media is not
durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions
may result in data loss.
■ Before you install a device or application, save any data in memory to
the hard disk drive or other storage media. Failure to do so may result in
the loss of data.
Connecting the AC Adaptor
Attach the AC Adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to
operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because
the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from
battery power.
The AC Adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100
to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC Adaptor to
charge the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power.
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■ Always use the Toshiba AC Adaptor that was provided with your PC
and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that may have been provided with
your PC), or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any
risk of fire or other damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC
Adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC
possibly resulting in serious injury.
■ Use only the AC Adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent
adaptor that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adaptor could
damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage
caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.
■ Never plug the AC Adaptor or Battery Charger into a power source that
does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on
the regulatory label of the unit. Failure to do so could result in a fire or
electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
■ Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal
voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of
use. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
■ The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in
the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this
region. For use in other regions, please buy power cords that conform
to safety rules and regulations in the particular region.
■ Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug.
■ When you connect the AC Adaptor to the computer, always follow the
steps in the exact order as described in the User’s Manual. Connecting
the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step
otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical change
and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. As
a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts.
■ Never place an AC Adaptor on a wooden surface, furniture, or any
other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the AC
Adaptor’s surface temperature increases during normal use.
■ Always place the PC on a suitable heat-insulating material to prevent
possible heat damage.
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1. Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor.
Connecting the power cord to the AC Adaptor (2-pin plug)
Connecting the power cord to the AC Adaptor (3-pin plug)
Depending on the model, a 2-pin plug or 3-pin plug set of the above may
be bundled.
2. Connect the AC Adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the
back side of the computer.
DC IN 15V jack
Connecting the adaptor to the computer
3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN
indicators on the front of the computer should glow.
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Opening the display
The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal
viewing.
1. Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to unlatch the
display panel.
2. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body
is not raised, lift the panel slowly. Adjust the angle of the panel to
provide optimal clarity.
As the display panel cannot be opened until 180 degrees, please be
careful of the angle when flipping open the display panel.
Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel. Opening
it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer.
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Display latch
Opening the display
Turning on the power
This section describes how to turn on the power.
■ After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you
have set up the operating system. Refer to the sectionStarting up for
the first time.
■ If the USB floppy disk drive is connected, make sure it is empty. If a
floppy disk is in the drive, press the eject button and remove the floppy
disk.
1. Open the computer’s LCD display panel.
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2. Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds.
Power button
Turning on the power
Starting up for the first time
When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the
Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen
directions for each screen. During setup, you can click the Back button to
return to the previous screen.
Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display
carefully.
Turning off the power
The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut down
(Boot), Hibernation or Standby mode.
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)
When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the
computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen.
1. If you have entered data, save it to the hard disk or to a floppy disk.
2. Make sure all disk (disc) activity has stopped, then remove the
CD/DVDs or floppy disk.
■ Make sure the HDD indicator is off. If you turn off the power while a
disk (disc) is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk
(disc).
■ Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could
cause loss of data.
■ Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or
remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data
loss.
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3. Click start then click Turn Off Computer. From the Turn Off
Computer menu select Tur n O f f .
4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.
Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment
to let all capacitors fully discharge.
Standby Mode
If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power without exiting
from your software. Data is maintained in the computer’s main memory.
When you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where
you left off.
■ When the AC Adaptor is connected, the computer will go into Standby
mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.
■ To restore operation from Standby Mode, press the power button or
press any key. The latter action only works on the internal keyboard if
the Wake-up on Keyboard option is enabled in HW Setup.
■ If the computer automatically enters Standby mode while a network
application is active, the application might not be restored when the
computer wakes up from Standby.
■ To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby mode,
disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver. That action, however, will
nullify the computer’s Energy Star compliance.
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■ Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your data.
■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
Standby Mode. The computer or the module could be damaged.
■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode
(unless the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data in
memory will be lost.
■ If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital, be sure
to shut down the computer in hibernation mode or in shutdown mode to
avoid radio signal interference.
Benefits of standby
The standby feature provides the following benefits:
■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does
hibernation.
■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives
no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby
feature.
■ You can use the panel power off feature.
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Executing standby
You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn + F3. Refer to Chapter 5, The
Keyboard, for details.
You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:
1. Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Standby.
2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the
Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the
Control Panel.
Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power
Saver.
3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the
Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the
Control Panel.
Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power
Saver.
When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when
you shut down the computer.
■ When the computer is shut down in standby mode, the power indicator
flashes orange.
■ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen
the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode. Standby
mode consumes more power.
Standby limitations
Standby will not function under the following conditions:
■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.
■ Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.
Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard
disk when the computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned
on, the previous state is restored. The Hibernation Mode feature does not
save the status of any peripheral devices.
■ Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves
the contents of memory to the hard disk drive. However, for safety
sake, it is best to save your data manually.
■ Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC Adaptor
before the save is completed. Wait for the HDD indicator to go out.
■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost.
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Benefits of Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits:
■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts
down because of a low battery.
For the computer to shut down in Hibernation Mode, this feature must be
enabled in two places: the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup
Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
If you do not configure this feature, the computer will shut down in Standby
Mode - if battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby Mode
will be lost.
■ You can return to your previous working environment immediately when
you turn on the computer.
■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives
no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System
hibernate feature.
■ You can use the panel power off feature.
Starting Hibernation Mode
You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing Fn + F4. Refer to
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.
To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.
1. Click start.
2. Select Turn Off Computer.
3. Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box.
4. Select Hibernate.
Automatic Hibernation
The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the
power button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate settings
according to the steps below.
1. Click start and open the Control Panel.
2. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options.
3. Select the Hibernate window in the Power Options Properties,
select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button.
4. Open TOSHIBA Power Saver.
5. Select the Setup Action window.
6. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power
button and When I close the lid.
7. Click the OK button.
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Data save in Hibernation Mode
When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes a
moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the
HDD indicator will light.
After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn
off the power to any peripheral devices.
Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment
to let all capacitors fully discharge.
Restarting the computer
Certain conditions require that you reset the system. For example, if:
■ You change certain computer settings.
■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard
commands.
There are three ways to reset the computer system:
1. Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off computer menu select Restart.
2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager, then
select Shutdown and Restart.
3. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to
15 seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button.
Restoring the preinstalled software
If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery Media to
restore them. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software,
follow the steps below.
Restoring the Windows operating system
When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be
reformatted and all data will be lost.
1. Load the Product Recovery Media in the optional optical disc drive and
turn off the computer’s power.
2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When Qosmio appears,
release the F12 key.
3. Use the left or right cursor key to select the optical disc drive in the
Boot Devices menu. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in
Chapter 7, HW Setup.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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5. If your computer came with additional software installed, this software
can not be recovered from the Product Recovery Media. Re-install
these applications (e.g. Works Suite, DVD Player, Games, etc.)
separately from other media.
Restoring QosmioPlayer
To restore QosmioPlayer, follow the steps below.
1. Load the QosmioPlayer Recovery CD in the optical disc drive and turn
off the computer’s power.
2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When Qosmio appears,
release the F12 key.
3. Use the left or right cursor key to select the optical disc drive in the
Boot Devices menu. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in
Chapter 7, HW Setup.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Your computer may be configured with either one or two hard disk drives.
When you have two hard disks installed, data will be recovered onto
built-in HDD1 regardless of the HDD Priority setting.
RestoringToshiba utilites and drivers
If Windows is working properly, individual drivers or applications can be
separately restored. The TOSHIBA Tools & Utilities folder (C:\TOOLSCD)
contains drivers and applications, which are included with your computer
system. If your system drivers or applications have become damaged in
some way, you can reinstall most of the components from this folder.
Create a copy of this folder to an external medium for more convenience.
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Operating Basics
This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer and
precautions when using it, as well as the handling of CD/DVD.
Using the Touch Pad
This computer has equipped one of the following Touch Pads.
■ The Touch Pad of only a touch pad function.
■ The Dual Mode Pad equipped with the touch pad and the dual mode
function.
In Pointer Mode the Dual Mode Pad can be used to move the on-screen
pointer by touching the pad with a fingertip and moving the finger along the
pad, and in Dual Mode the Touch Pad can be used to operate a variety of
functions.
Chapter 4
Touch Pad
Touch Pad control
buttons
Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons
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Pointing Mode Operation
To use the Touch Pad in Pointing Mode, simply touch it with a fingertip and
move the finger along the pad in the direction you want the on-screen
pointer to move.
The two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse.
Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics
with the pointer. Press the right button to display a context menu or operate
another function according to the software you are using.
You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the
left button.
Click: Tap once
Double-click: Tap twice
Drag and drop: Tap to select the object you want to move. Leave your
finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move your finger
along the pad to move the object.
The upper right tap zone will be designated as the Mode Button which
switches the Touch Pad from Pointing Mode to Dual Mode.
Dual Mode Operation
When the Touch Pad is in Dual Mode it is divided into eight areas. These
areas include the Mode Button, the volume control zone and six action
buttons. While in Dual Mode the Touch Pad will not function as a pointing
device.
Dual Mode Pad
There are two ways to exit Dual Mode, one is to tap the mode button and
the other is to tap one of the six action buttons.
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Mode ButtonTapping within this button‘s zone will cause the
Touch Pad to revert to normal Pointing Mode.
Volume Co n t r o lPlacing a finger in the volume zone and moving
upwards will increase the volume. Placing a
finger in the volume zone and moving down will
decrease the volume.
This feature may not function with some software.
Action Buttons
The action buttons are divided into a top row and a bottom row of 3 buttons
each and are assigned the following functions.
EmailThis button will start the user‘s default email
ConfigFreeThis button will start Toshiba‘s ConfigFree
PrintTapping this button will open the currently active
program.
Tapping on this zone will start the application and
then switch the Touch Pad to Pointing Mode,
since the user will want to use the application just
launched.
application.
Tapping on this zone will start the application and
then switch the Touch Pad to Pointing Mode,
since the user will want to use the application just
launched.
window’s print menu.
This feature may not function with some software.
Application 1, 2, 3Tapping on this zone will launch the program or
action currently assigned to this zone. If no action
is configured, tapping on this zone will bring up
the configuration dialog box.
Refer to the Synaptics Touch Pad Properties
section in this chapter.
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Synaptics Touch Pad Properties
There are two ways to set the Synaptics Touch Pad Properties. The first is
to use the Synaptics Touch Pad Properties window. To open the window,
click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and
click Synaptics Touch Pad setting. The window can also be started from
the icon on the Taskbar, or from the Control Panel.
The second is a tray menu entry that takes the user directly to the
Synaptics Touch Pad Properties Dual Mode configuration in the control
panel.
Dual Mode settings
Function settings
The Dual Mode configuration will be added to the Tapping Section in the
standard control panel.
Dual Mode settings window
Switch to Button Mode by tapping in the upper-right corner
Check the box to use Dual Mode.
If the box is left unchecked the mode cannot be switched by clicking the
upper-right corner of the Dual Mode Pad.
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Always in Button Mode when an external device is plugged in
The Dual Mode Pad will automatically switch to Button Mode when an
external USB mouse is connected.
Check the box to use the Dual Mode Pad in Button Mode when an external
USB mouse is connected.
If “Always in Button Mode when an external device is plugged in” is
checked and the remote control receiver is connected the Dual Mode Pad
will switch to Button Mode. Uncheck this box when using the remote
control receiver.
The options for each function (zone) assigned to the action keys can be
configured individually.
The actions available from the action list box are:
■ Browse backward one web page
■ Browse forward one web page
■ Go to a web page in your default browser
■ Run a program of your choosing
■ Previous Track
■ Next Track
■ Play/Pause the media player
■ Stop the media player
Using the Fingerprint Sensor
The description regarding the Fingerprint functionality are only valid for
models which are equipped with a fingerprint sensor. A fingerprint sensor
is avialble depending on the model purchased.
Some model have a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling
and recognizing fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to the
fingerprint authentication device, it is no longer necessary to input the
password from the keyboard. Just by swiping the finger against the
fingerprint sensor, the following functions will be enabled:
■ Logon to Windows and access a security-enabled homepage through
IE (Internet Explorer).
■ Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted and third party access to
them prevented.
■ Disable the password-protected screen-saver when returning from
power-saving (standby) mode.
■ Power-on Security and Single Sign-On feature.
Fingerprint cannot be used in models that do not have a fingerprint module
installed.
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Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor
Failure to follow these guidelines might result in (1) damage to the sensor
or cause sensor failure, (2) finger recognition problems, or lower finger
recognition success rate.
■ Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp
objects.
■ Do not press the sensor strongly.
■ Do not touch the sensor with a wet finger or any wet objects. Keep
sensor surface dry and free of water vapor.
■ Do not touch the sensor with a soiled finger. Minute foreign particles on
a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the sensor.
■ Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor.
■ Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object that has a built-up of
static electricity on it.
Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether
for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recognition.
■ Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
■ Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal
surface. Static electricity is a common cause of sensor failures,
especially when the weather is dry.
■ Clean the sensor with a lint-free cloth. Do not use detergent to clean the
sensor.
■ Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as
they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the
fingerprint recognition success rate
■ Soaked or swollen finger (e.g. after taking bath)
■ Injured finger
■ Wet finger
■ Soiled or oily finger
■ Extremely dry skin condition on finger
Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate.
■ Enroll two or more fingers.
■ Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled
fingers.
■ Check your finger condition. Changed conditions, such as injured,
rough, extremely dry, wet, soiled, dirty, oily, soaked, swollen fingers,
may lower the recognition success rate. Also if the fingerprint is worn
down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter, the recognition success
rate may be lowered.
■ The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique. Please ensure
that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used
for identification.
■ Check sliding position and speed (see the drawing below).
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How to Delete the Fingerprint Data
Saved fingerprint data is stored in non-volatile memory inside the
fingerprint sensor. If you hand over the computer to others, or dispose of it,
it is recommended that you perform the following operations.
1. Click start, point to All Programs, point to Protector Suite QL and
click Control Center.
2. The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed.
3. Click Fingerprints and click Delete.
4. Click Settings and click Fingerprint Storage Inspector.
5. The Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen is displayed. If other
fingerprint data is still displayed on the list. Select all fingerprint data
and click remove.
6. Check whether all fingerprint data was deleted on the fingerprint
Storage inspector screen.
Fingerprint Sensor Limitations.
■ The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique
characteristics in a fingerprint.
■ A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or
recognition is not successful within a fixed duration.
■ The recognition success rate may differ from user to user.
■ Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology
will be error-free.
■ Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize
the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all
times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out
of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility.
The following illustrations show the correct way to swipe your finger over
the recognition sensor.
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Align your fingertip with the sensor as shown in the drawing and swipe.
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Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility
Backups for saved fingerprint data and saved information in the
PasswordBank can be performed in Import or Export User Data under
Fingerprint Software Management. However, encrypted files cannot be
backuped within Mysafe with this function. Recommended action is
backing up encrypted files to external media with standard methods such
as copying files.
If Windows XP’s file encryption function EFS (Encryption File System) is
used to encrypt a file, the file cannot be further encrypted using the
encryption function of this software.
In the help file, it is stated that this software’s PasswordBank function can
be used for the Internet and general applications. However, the Internet
PasswordBank function in the fingerprint utility provided in this computer
can only be used with IE (Internet Explorer).
Set Up Procedure
Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint
authentication.
Fingerprint Registration
Enroll the required authentication data using the User Enrollment Wizard.
■ The fingerprint authentication uses the same Windows logon ID and
password. If the Windows logon password has not been setup, please
do so before registration.
■ Up to 21 fingerprint patterns can be registered on this sensor.
1. Click start, point to All Programs, point to Protector Suite QL and
click User Enrollment Wizard.
You can also start User Enrollment Wizard using the following method.
■ Click the Protector Suite QL icon in the Task Bar.
■ Swipe your finger across the Fingerprint Sensor.
2. Click Next.
3. The User’s Password screen is displayed. Ensure the same Windows
logon username is displayed before entering a password into the Enter your password field. Click Next.
4. The Hints for Fingerprint Enrollment screen is displayed.
Confirm the message and that there is a checkmark in Run Interactive Tutorial, and click Next.
5. The Correct Swipe Procedure screen is displayed.
Confirm the message and click Next.
6. The Scanning Practice screen is displayed.
You can practice swiping your finger When you have finished practicing
swiping your finger, click Next.
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7. The User’s Fingers screen is displayed. Based on the illustration,
select the finger to be recognized, and then click Next. Previously
enrolled fingerprints would have green check marks. The fingerprint
being enrolled now would have a red check mark. If any of the
previously enrolled fingerprints is selected again, the latest information
will be enrolled and previous information over-written.
8. The Advanced Security screen is displayed.
Select whether to enable the security function, and click Next.
9. The Finalization screen is displayed. Click Finish. This completes the
fingerprint registration process.
Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication
In place of the usual Windows logon by ID and password, fingerprint
authentication also allows logon to Windows.
This is useful especially when many users are using the same computer as
it allows the user selection screen to be skipped.
Fingerprint Authentication Procedure
1. Start up the computer.
2. The Logon Authorization screen is displayed. Choose any of the
enrolled fingers and swipe the fingerprint on the sensor.
If authentication is successful, the user will be logged on to Windows.
If the fingerprint authentication fails, please logon using the Windows logon
password.
Please logon using the Windows logon password if the fingerprint
authentication failed for three consecutive tries. To logon using the
Windows logon password, enter the Windows logon password at the
“Welcome” screen as normal.
A warning message will be displayed when authentication is abnormal or
authentication is not successful within a fixed duration.
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Fingerprint Power-on Security
General
The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the
keyboard-based User/BIOS Password authentication system when booting
up.
If you do not want to use the fingerprint authentication system for password
authentication when booting up, but prefer to use the keyboard-based
system instead, press the BkSP (backspace) key when the Fingerprint
Power-on Security screen is displayed. This will switch the password input
screen to the keyboard-based one.
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■ It is necessary to register the User Password before using the
Fingerprint Power-on Security and its extended function, the
Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature. Please use TOSHIBA Password
Utility to register the User Password.
■ If you fail fingerprint authentication more than five times, you must
enter the User Password or Supervisor Password manually to start the
computer.
■ When swiping, please do it slowly and at a constant speed. If this does
not improve the authentication rate, please adjust the speed.
■ If there are any changes in the environment or settings related to
authorization, you will be required to provide authorization information
such as the User/BIOS Password and the HDD Password.
How to Enable Fingerprint Power-on Security Settings
It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL
application prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprint Power-on
Security System. Check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring
the settings. See Manual for Fingerprint Registration/Enrollment
instructions.
1. Swipe your finger across the Fingerprint Sensor.
2. MENU appears in the lower right corner of the screen. Swipe your
finger on the Fingerprint Sensor, and select Control Center from the
MENU items.
3. The Fingerprint Software Management screen is displayed. Click Settings and click Power-on Security.
4. ThePower-on Security screen is displayed. Place a checkmark in
Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint
reader and click OK.
Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature
General
This is a feature that allows the user to complete the authentication for both
the User/BIOS Password (and optionally, the HDD Password) and logging
onto Windows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up. It
is necessary to register the User/BIOS Password and Windows Logon
Password before using the Fingerprint Power-on Security and this
Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature. Please use the TOSHIBA Password
Utility to register your User/BIOS Password. If Windows Logon is not the
default for your system, see Manual to register your Windows Logon
Password.
Only one fingerprint authentication is required to replace the User/BIOS
Password (and, if selected, the HDD Password) and the Windows Logon
Password.
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How to Enable Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature
It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL
application prior to enabling and configuring the How to Enable Fingerprint
Single Sign-on Feature. Check that the fingerprint is enrolled before
configuring the settings. See Manual for Fingerprint Registration/
Enrollment instructions.
1. Swipe your finger across the Fingerprint Sensor.
2. MENU appears in the lower right corner of the screen. Swipe your
finger on the Fingerprint Sensor, and select Control Center from the
MENU items.
3. The Fingerprint Software Management screen is displayed.
Click Settings and click System Settings.
4. The Power-on Security screen is displayed. Place a checkmark in
Allow power-on security single sign-on within Enable logon support and
click OK.
Fingerprint utility limitations
TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the Fingerprint utility technology will be
completely secure or error-free. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the
Fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times.
TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the
use of the fingerprint software or utility.
How to Swipe the Finger
Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or
authentication will help to minimize authentication failures:
1. Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor. Lightly touch
the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you.
While lightly touching the sensor, swipe the finger towards you until the
sensor surface becomes visible.
Ensure the center of the fingerprint is on the sensor when swiping the
finger.
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■ Avoid swiping with the finger stiff or pressed-on too hard
Fingerprint reading may fail if the center of the fingerprint is not
touching on the sensor, or when finger is swiped while pressing hard.
Make sure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor
before swiping.
■ Confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl before swiping.
Always confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl so that it is swiped
along the center line of the sensor.
■ When fingerprint reading is not successful
There is a possibility of authentication failures if the finger is swiped too
quickly or too slowly. Follow the onscreen instructions to adjust the
speed of the swipe.
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Using optical disc drives
The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM
based programs. You can run 12 cm (4.72") CD/DVDs. An ATAPI interface
controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is
accessing a CD/DVD-ROM, an indicator on the drive glows.
■ Use the WinDVD application to view DVD-Video discs.
■ An 8cm CD/DVD can be used with the external optical disc drive.
Refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for
precautions on writing to CD/DVDs.
Loading discs
To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below.
1. Turn your computer on.
2. Gently hold the CD/DVD by the edges with its labeled facing up, and
insert it into the optical disc drive slot straight on slowly.
Gently push the CD/DVD until it is loaded automatically. Do not push it
forcibly or at an angle to the optical disc drive slot. This may cause damage
or adhesion of foreign matter on the surface of the CD/DVD. These
imperfections may prevent the drive from reading from or writing to it.
Inserting a CD/DVD
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Removing discs
To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below.
1. Check that your computer is on.
If not, turn your computer on.
2. Press the Eject button.
The CD/DVD will be ejected about halfway. Do not place your hand or
another object near the optical disc drive slot.
Optical disc drive slot
Eject button
Pressing the eject button
3. Gently hold the CD/DVD by the edges and pull it horizontally.
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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive
You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The TOSHIBA Disc Creator and the
TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer are provided for writing.
■ Refer to the Writable discs, in Chapter 2 for details about the types of
writable CD/DVD discs.
■ Do not turn off the power of the optical disc drive while the computer is
accessing the drive. If you turn off the power, you may lose data.
■ CD-R/RW media cannot be accessed using the Create CD/DVD option
in Media Center.
■ To write data to CD-R/-RW media, use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator
feature that is installed on your computer.
Important message
Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM
discs, read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section. If
you fail to do so, the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly, and
you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.
Legal Footnotes
TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:
■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may
be caused by writing or rewriting with this product.
■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or
rewriting with this product, or for any business profit loss or business
interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded
contents.
■ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or
software.
Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you
may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or
problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or
more copies of important data, in case of undesired change or loss of the
recorded contents.
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Before writing or rewriting
■ Based on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the
following manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM
disc. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation,
quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or
rewrite success rates.
CD-R:
TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
CD-RW: (Multi-Speed and High-Speed)
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
CD-RW: (Ultra-Speed)
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
DVD-R:
DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2.0
TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd
DVD-R DL:
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
DVD+R:
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
DVD+R DL: (Double Layer Recordable drive only)
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
DVD-RW:
DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1.1 or version
1.2
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN.LIMITED
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
DVD+RW:
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
DVD-RAM: (DVD Super Multi drive only)
DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Version 2.0, Version 2.1
or Version 2.2
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
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■ This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8 speed
■ 2.6GB and 5.2GB DVD-RAM media cannot be read from or written to.
■ DISC created in DVD-R DL format4 (Layer Jump Recording) cannot be
read.
■ If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors
may occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you
use it.
■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW or
DVD-RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.
■ There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and general use discs.
Do not use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by
a computer drive.
■ You can use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and
DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge.
■ Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be
able to read DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs.
■ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R/DVD+R disc cannot be deleted either in
whole or in part.
■ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and
DVD-RAM disc cannot be recovered. Check the content of the disc
carefully before you delete it. If multiple drives that can write data to
discs are connected, be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive.
■ In writing to a DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW or DVD-RAM disc, some disc
space is required for file management, so you may not be able to write
the full capacity of the disc.
■ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with
dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB. Even if you write
only a small amount of data, it might take time to fill in the dummy data.
■ DVD-RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000
without DVD-RAM Driver Software.
■ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be
careful not to write to the wrong drive.
■ Be sure to connect the AC Adaptor before you write or rewrite.
■ Before you enter standby/hibernation mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM
writing. Writing is finished if you can eject DVD-RAM media.
■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing
software.
■ Do not run software such as a screen saver, which can put a heavy load
on the CPU.
■ Operate the computer in the full-power mode. Do not use power-saving
features.
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■ Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish
and then disable virus detection programs including any software that
checks files automatically in the background.
■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance hard
disk drive access speed. They may cause unstable operation and data
damage.
■ CD-RW (Ultra Speed +) media is not available. If used, data may be lost
or damaged.
■ Write from the computer’s hard disk drive to the CD/DVD. Do not try to
write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network
device.
■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator and InterVideo
WinDVD Creator Platinum are not recommended.
When writing or rewriting
Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a
CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc.
■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:
■ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.
■ Operate the computer for any other function, including using a
mouse or Touch Pad or closing/opening the LCD panel.
■ Start a communication application such as a modem.
■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer.
■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:
PC card, SD card, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, xD picture card,
MultiMediaCard, USB devices, external monitor, i.LINK devices,
optical digital devices.
■ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.
■ Do not use shut down/log off and standby/hibernation while writing or
rewriting.
■ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into
standby/hibernation. Writing is completed if you can remove an optical
media.
■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to
vibration such as airplanes, trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable
surface such as a stand.
■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away
from the computer.
■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media. Do not
use cut-and-paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.
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TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator:
■ DVD-Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■ You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator’s “Audio CD” function to record
music to the DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs.
■ Do not use the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to
copy DVD-Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.
■ DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the “Disc Backup” function of
TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■ You cannot back up a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-RW or
DVD+R/+RW using the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc
Creator.
■ You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R/-RW or
DVD+R/+RW to CD-R/RW using the “Disc Backup” function of
TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format.
■ You might not be able to use the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA
Disc Creator to back up a DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc that was
made with other software on a different DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW
recorder.
■ If you add data to a DVD-R and DVD+R disc that you have already
recorded to, you might not be able to read the added data under some
circumstances. It cannot be read in 16-bit operating systems, such as
Windows 98SE and Windows Me. In Windows NT4, you will need
Service Pack 6 or later to read added data. In Windows 2000, you will
need Service Pack 2 or later to read it. Some DVD-ROM and
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drives cannot read added data regardless of the
operating system.
■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs.
To record to a DVD-RAM, use Explorer or another utility.
■ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure the source drive supports
recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs. If the source drive
does not support recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs, it
might not be backed up correctly.
■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, be sure to
use the same type of disc.
■ You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RW or
DVD+RW disc.
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Data Verification
To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below
before you write or rewrite a Data CD/DVD.
1. Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps:
■ Click the setting button ( ) for writing on the main toolbar in the
Data CD/DVD mode.
■ Select Setting for writing -> Data CD/DVD in the Setting menu.
2. Mark the Verify written data check box.
3. Select File Open or Full Compare mode.
4. Click the OK button.
TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer
Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer:
■ This software supports only rewritable discs (DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and
CD-RW). It does not support DVD+R, DVD-R, and CD-R discs that are
not rewritable.
■ TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer does not support formatting a DVD-RAM
disc and writing to it, this function is performed by DVD-RAM Driver
Software. You can run “DVDForm” by clicking the Start button and then
selecting “All Programs”, “DVD-RAM”, “DVD-RAM Driver” and
“DVDForm” sequentially.
■ Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing
software other than TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer. Similarly, do not use
any discs that have been formatted with TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer
with any packet writing software other than TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer.
When using a disc you are not familiar with, format it by selecting “Full
Format” before using it.
■ Do not use the cut-and-paste function for files and folders. A file or
folder that has been cut may be lost if writing fails due to an error on the
disc.
■ When writing SETUP files for an application to a disc formatted by
TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer, and then attempting to start SETUP from
this disc, an error may occur. In this case, please copy the SETUP files
to the hard disk and then run them from there.
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When using WinDVD Creator Platinum
You can record video back to your digital camcorder via i.LINK (IEEE1394)
using WinDVD Creator Platinum. However, there is a case where you may
find that playback sound is choppy - if this is the case follow the below
instructions:
1. Click start and select the Control Panel.
2. Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in the Control Panel.
3. Click the System icon in the Performance and Maintenance window.
4. Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window.
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5. Click the Settings icon in the “Performance” section.
6. Click the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window.
7. Click the Change icon in the “virtual memory” section.
8. Select the Custom size button in the Virtual Memory window.
9. Specify much higher values for “Initial size” and “Maximum size.”
10. Click the Set button in the Virtual Memory window.
11. Click the OK button in the Virtual Memory window.
How to make a DVD-Video
Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a
DV-Camcorder:
1. Click Start -> All Programs -> InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 ->
InterVideo WinDVD Creator to launch WinDVD Creator.
2. Click Capture button then capture the video data from the
DV-Camcorder via IEEE1394.
3. Click Edit button then drag the video clips from Video Library tab to the
edit track.
4. Click Make Movie button in the top bar.
5. Double Click the Right arrow button icon in the center of right side.
6. Put a blank DVD-R/+R disc or an erased DVD-RW/+RW disc in the
drive.
7. Click Start to record to the disc.
8. When recording is finished, the tray opens.
How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator
Please refer to the on-line Help for additional InterVideo WinDVD Creator
information.
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Important information for use
Note the following limitations when you write video DVD:
1. Editing digital video
■ Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator.
■ Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using
WinDVD Creator.
■ Operate the computer at Full Power. Do not use power-saving
features.
■ While you are editing a DVD, you can display previews. However, if
another application is running, the preview might not display
properly.
■ WinDVD Creator cannot show video on the external monitor when in
simultaneous mode.
■ WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content.
■ Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator.
■ Do not enter standby/hibernation mode while using WinDVD
Creator.
■ Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the
computer. Please wait until all disk/disc drive activity has stopped.
■ When recording to a DV-Camcorder, to ensure you capture all of
your data, let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you
begin recording your actual data.
■ CD recorder, JPEG functions, DVD-Audio, mini DVD and Video CD
functions are not supported in this version.
■ While recording video to DVD or tape, please close all other
programs.
■ Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy
load on the CPU.
■ Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN.
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2. Before recording the video to DVD
■ When you record to DVD discs, please use only media
recommended by TOSHIBA.
■ Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1.1 hard
disk drive or it will fail to write DVD.
■ Do not perform any of the following actions:
■ Operate the computer for any other function, including using a
mouse or TouchPad or closing/opening the LCD panel.
■ Bump or cause vibration to the computer.
■ Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button to
reproduce music or voice.
■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the
following:
PC card, SD card, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, xD picture
card, MultiMediaCard, USB devices, external monitor, i.LINK
devices, optical digital devices.
■ Please verify your disc after recording important data.
■ DVD-R/+R/-RW disc cannot be written in VR format.
■ WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD-Audio, VideoCD, miniDVD
format.
■ WinDVD Creator can write DVD-RAM/+RW in VR format, but the
disc may only play on your computer.
■ When writing to DVD disc, WinDVD Creator requires 2GB or more
over disc space every one hour of video.
■ When you make a fully recorded DVD, the chapter sequence may
not play correctly.
3. About Disc Manager
■ WinDVD Creator can edit one play list on a disc.
■ WinDVD Creator might show a different thumbnail than you
previously set in CE (Consumer Electronics) DVD-RAM recorder.
■ Using the Disc Manager, you can edit DVD-VR format on
DVD-RAM, DVD+VR format on DVD+RW, and DVD-Video format
on DVD-RW.
4. About recorded DVDs
■ Some DVD-ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD
players may not be able to read DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM discs.
■ When playing your recorded disc on your computer, please use the
WinDVD software application.
■ If you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting might be
locked. Please use a brand new disc.
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Media care
This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD/DVDs and
floppy disks.
Handle your media with care. The following simple precautions will
increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them:
CD/DVDs
1. Store your CD/DVDs in the container they came in to protect them and
2. Do not bend the CD/DVD.
3. Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mar the surface of the
4. Hold the CD/DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole.
5. Do not expose to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold. Do not place
6. If your CD/DVDs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry
Floppy disks
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keep them clean.
CD/DVD that contains data.
Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading
data.
heavy objects on your CD/DVDs.
cloth. Wipe from the center out, do not wipe in a circular direction
around the CD/DVD. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a
neutral cleaner. Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner.
The USB floppy disk drive is available only as an option.
1. Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect them
and keep them clean. If a floppy disk is dirty, do not use cleaning fluid.
Clean it with a soft damp cloth.
2. Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy
disk. You could permanently damage it and lose data.
3. Always handle floppy disks with care, to prevent the loss of stored data.
Always apply the floppy disk label in the correct location. Never apply a
new label on top of an existing one. The label could come loose and
damage the floppy drive.
4. Never use a pencil for writing on a floppy disk label. Pencil lead dust
could cause a system malfunction. Always use a felt-tipped pen. When
writing a title on a label, first write on the label, then apply the label to
the floppy disk.
5. Never put a floppy disk in a location where water or other liquid may
contact it or where it is excessively damp. It could cause data loss.
Never use a wet or damp floppy disk. It could damage the floppy disk
drive or other devices.
6. Data may be lost if the floppy disk is twisted; bent; or exposed to direct
sunlight, extreme heat or cold.
7. Do not place heavy objects on your floppy disks.
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8. Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your floppy disks. Foreign
9. Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disks. Keep your
TV Tuner
Use the My TV feature of Media Center in Windows mode to watch TV
programs or record them.
According to the government regulations, it is not permitted to bring
PAL/SECAM TV tuners into Korea.
Using the TV Tuner
Antenna
particles inside the floppy disk’s jacket can damage the magnetic
surface.
floppy disks away from speakers, radios, television sets and other
sources of magnetic fields.
■ The quality of sounds and pictures greatly depends on the radio
propagation conditions.
■ When you use your computer in areas where the radio waves are
weak, which results in poor radio receiving conditions, contact the
dealer you purchased it from, or use a commercially available
antenna booster. Please refer to the manual provided with the
booster for details.
Connecting the Cable
Use the antenna adaptor that comes with the product to connect the
antenna to your computer.
Connecting the antenna adaptor
When lightning occurs, do not touch the antenna line. This may cause an
electric shock.
If you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and are
connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna, you should operate your
computer using AC power mode. The AC Adaptor offers some protection
against (but does not entirely prevent) possible electric shock caused by
lightning. For complete protection, do not operate your computer during a
thunderstorm.
1. Save data, shutdown Windows and turn off the power.
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2. Connect the antenna adaptor to the TV antenna port of your computer.
TV antenna port
Antenna adaptor
Connecting the antenna adaptor
3. Connect the antenna cable to the other end of the antenna adaptor.
Antenna adaptor
Antenna cable
Connecting the antenna cable
When you have been using a descrambler to receive the programs on
cable TV or satellite broadcasting, connect the descrambler to the antenna
cable.
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Sound System
This section describes audio controls including sound levels and power
management.
Volume Control
The Volume Control utility lets you control the audio volume in Windows for
both playback and recording.
■ To launch Volume Control for playback, click start, point to All
Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click
Volume Control.
■ To launch Recording Control, click Options, point to Properties,
choose Recording and click OK.
■ To view details of the Volume Control, click Help on the Volume Control.
Microphone level
The change the microphone gain, follow the steps below.
1. Click start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to
Entertainment and click Vol u m e C o n t r o l .
2. Click Options and point to Properties.
3. Select Recording and click OK.
4. Click Options and select Advanced Controls.
5. Click Advanced.
6. Check the Microphone Boost checkbox.
SigmaTel Control Panel
SigmaTel Control Panel lets you control some of the audio settings. Follow
the steps below to launch the SigmaTel Control Panel:
1. Click start and click Control Panel.
2. If you are viewing the Control Panel in Category View, click on Switch to Classic View.
3. Double-click the SigmaTel Audio icon.
Volume control
To adjust the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording,
click the Levels tab. To hear the voice from a microphone or the analog
sound from the line input, you must first disable the Mute button in the Input
Monitor. Then make sure the Audio power management function is
disabled. Click the Advanced tab and locate the Enable Power Management checkbox. The Enable Power Management box should not
be checked.
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Audio power management
The audio controller can be powered down when the audio function is not
used. To enable audio power management, follow the steps below.
1. Click the Advanced tab.
2. Check the Enable Power Management check box.
3. Input a time in Time to Power Saving State.
If the Enable Power Management check box is not checked, the audio
controller will always be in operation.
Graphic equalizer
Adjust the equalizer settings to enhance sound quality.
Digital output
Digital output is always enabled. The sample rate of the sound from S/PDIF
jack is fixed at 48 kHz.
Dolby® Home Theater
On the Dolby tab, you can adjust the Dolby Home Theater settings to
enhance sound quality.
®
Virtual Speaker is enabled as the default setting. It is recommended
Dolby
that you use this option when listening to audio from your computer’s
internal speaker. To listen to audio through your headphones or earphones,
select Headphones in the Speaker Configuration drop-down menu. The
®
Dolby
Headphone will then be enabled.
®
Digital Live is disabled as the default setting. However, it is
Dolby
recommended that you enable this option when you listen to audio from
external equipment like multi-channel speaker systems, or home theater
systems, that are connected to the S/PDIF jack of your computer through a
digital optical cable. To enable Dolby Digital Live, select the Enable Dolby Digital Live Support check box.
For more details on using the Dolby Home Theater, open the Dolby dialog
box and then click the F1 key. This will display the Dolby Home Theater
Help information.
Speaker configuration
On the Speakers tab, you can verify whether the sound is heard from a
speaker on either side by clicking on the picture of a speaker.
Modem
This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem
to and from a telephone jack.
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■ Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line
■ Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you see
Region selection
Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another, so you will
need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the region
in which it will be used.
The built-in modem can be used only in specified countries and regions.
Using the modem in an area not specified for use may cause a system
failure. Check the specified areas carefully before using it.
To select a region, follow the steps below.
1. Click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to
could cause a PC system failure.
■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.
■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
■ Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a
public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).
■ Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for
residences or offices.
lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the PC. An electric surge
caused by the storm, may result in a system failure, loss of data or
hardware damage.
Networking and click Modem Region Select.
Do not use the Country/Region Select function in the Modem setup utility
in the Control Panel if the function is available. If you change the
Country/Region in the Control Panel, the change may not take effect.
2. The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar.
Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions
that the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location
information will also be displayed. A check will appear next to the
currently selected region and telephony location.
3. Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the
sub-menu.
■ When you click a region it becomes the modem’s region selection,
and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically.
■ When you select a telephony location, the corresponding region is
automatically selected and it becomes the modem’s current region
setting.
Properties menu
Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu
on the screen.
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Setting
You can enable or disable the following settings:
AutoRun Mode
The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the
operating system.
Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region.
The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you
select the region.
Location list for region selection.
A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony.
Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony Current
Location region code do not match.
A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and
telephony location are incorrect.
Modem Selection
If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem, a dialog box is
displayed. Select the COM port for your modem to use.
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Dialing Properties
Select this item to display the dialing properties.
If you are using the computer in Japan, the Telecommunications Business
Law requires that you select Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the
modem in Japan with any other selection.
Connecting
To connect the modular cable, follow the steps below.
The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to connect
a modem. Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to the
computer.
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■ Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line
could cause a PC system failure.
■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.
■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
■ Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a
public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).
■ Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for
residences or offices.
■ Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you see
lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the PC. An electric surge
caused by the storm, may result in a system failure, loss of data or
hardware damage.
1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the computer’s modem jack.
2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack.
Modem jack
Connecting the internal modem
Telephone jack
Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is
connected.
If you use a storage device such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive
connected to a 16-bit PC card, you might experience the following modem
problems:
■ Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted.
■ Skips may occur in sound.
Disconnecting
To disconnect the modular cable, follow the steps below.
1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the
connector.
2. Disconnect the modular cable from the computer’s modem jack in the
same manner.
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Wireless communications
The computer’s wireless communication function supports both Wireless
LAN and Bluetooth devices.
All models are provided with Wireless Communication switch. Some
models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions.
Wireless LAN
The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
radio technology that complies with IEEE802.11 Wireless LAN standard
(Revision A, B or G).
Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on
Wireless LAN is enabled.
The Wake-up on Wireless LAN function consumes power even when the
system is off. Leave the AC Adaptor connected while using this feature.
Supported features. It supports the following features:
■ Theoretical maximum speed: 54Mbps (IEEE802.11a, 802.11g)
■ Theoretical maximum speed: 11Mbps (IEEE802.11b)
■ Frequency Channel Selection
(Revision A:5 GHz, Revision B/G: 2.4 GHz)
■ Roaming over multiple channels
■ Card Power Management
■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 152 bit
encryption algorithm (Atheros module type).
■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 128 bit
encryption algorithm (Intel module type).
■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption, based on 256 bit
encryption algorithm.
■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
■ Wake-up on Wireless LAN (Intel module type).
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■ The numerical values for display are the theoretical maximums for
Wireless LAN standards. The actual values may differ.
■ 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) standard. The actual transmission speed
will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.
■ The Wake-up on Wireless LAN function is effective only when it is
connected with AP. This function becomes invalid when the connection
is cut.
■ Wake-up on Wireless LAN function is not available in battery mode.
Security
■ TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable WEP (encryption)
functionality, otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by
an outsider using a wireless connection. If this occurs, the outsider may
illegally access your system, eavesdrop, or cause the loss or
destruction of stored data.
■ TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or
illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof.
Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth™ wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between
electronic devices such as desktop computers, printers and mobile phones.
You cannot use the built-in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth
SD card 3 simultaneously.
Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:
Worldwide operation
The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operate in the 2.4 GHz band,
which is license-free and compatible with radio systems in most countries
in the world.
Radio links
You can easily establish links between two or more devices. The link is
maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight.
Security
Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security:
■ Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible
to falsify the origin of a message.
■ Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy.
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