Toshiba R500 User Manual
User’s Manual
PORTÉGÉ R500
Table of Contents
Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
FCC information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
EU Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
VCCI Class B Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Following information is only for EU-member states: . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Preface
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
General Precautions
Creating a computer-friendly environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Stress injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Heat injury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Pressure or impact damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
PC Card overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Mobile phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xii
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
System Recovery Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
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Optical disc drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities and Options
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
TOSHIBA Value Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Utilities and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Optional devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Using the Fingerprint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Using optical disc drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Sound System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Wireless communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Computer Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Heat dispersal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
Typewriter keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Function keys: F1 … F12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Soft keys: FN key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Hot keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Keypad overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Monitoring of power condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Power-up modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Chapter 7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup
Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
HW Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
BIOS Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
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Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
TOSHIBA support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Appendix A Specifications
Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B Display Controller and Video mode
Display controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Video mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Appendix C Wireless LAN
Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Radio Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Supported Frequency Sub-bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Appendix D Intel
®
Matrix Storage Manager
Manually Setting up Windows (Windows Vista™). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Manually Setting up Windows Manually (Windows XP) . . . . . . . . . . D-2
How to install Intel
®
Matrix Storage Manager on Windows XP or
Windows Vista™: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
Appendix E Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
Regulatory statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
Using Bluetooth® Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan . . . E-6
Appendix F AC Power Cord and Connectors
Certification agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
Appendix G TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer
Appendix H Legal Footnotes
Non-applicable Icons*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1
CPU*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1
Memory (Main System)*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3
Battery Life*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity*5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3
LCD*6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-4
Wireless LAN*8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-4
Copy Protection*9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-4
Images*10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-4
Glossary
Index
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Copyright
Disclaimer
PORTÉGÉ R500
© 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright
laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior
written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect
to the use of the information contained herein.
TOSHIBA PORTÉGÉ R500 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition June 2007
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making any reproduction from this manual.
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA
PORTÉGÉ R500 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s
production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to
change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred
directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the
computer and the manual.
T rademarks
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Business Machines Corporation.
Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark owned by its proprietor
and used by TOSHIBA under license.
InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo Inc.
DVD MovieFactory is a registered trademarks of Ulead Systems, Inc.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
i.LINK is trademark and registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used
in this manual.
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FCC information
FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to
this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals
not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio
and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external
devices and the computer’s external monitor port, Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports, i.LINK (IEEE1394) port and microphone jack. Changes or
modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by
TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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FCC conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contact
Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Telephone: (949) 583-3000
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EU Declaration of Conformity
TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards:
Supplementary
Information:
This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives. The party responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA
Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
“The product complies with the requirements of
the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC.”
VCCI Class B Information
PORTÉGÉ R500
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.
This symbol may not stick depending on the country and region where you
purchased.
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the PORTÉGÉ R500 series computer.
This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability,
includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to provide years of
reliable, high-performance computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your PORTÉGÉ R500
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 Chapter 1, Getting Started and Chap te r 3, Hardware,
Utilities and Options chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer’s
features, components and accessory devices. Then read Chapter 1,
Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to read the Special
features section in Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options to learn
about features that are uncommon or unique to this computer, as well as
the section on Chapter 7, HW Setup & BIOS Setup, to understand how to
setup and configure these features.
Read Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options if connecting optional
products or external devices.
Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are
enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only
Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
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Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. T he indicator
panel also uses icons to iden ti fy th e co mponents it is providing information
on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example, ENTER identifies the ENTER key.
Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We
identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign
(+). For example, CTRL + C means you must hold down CRTL 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.
PORTÉGÉ R500
ABC
When procedures require an action such as
clicking an icon or entering text, the icon's name
or the text you are to type in is represented in the
typeface you see to the left.
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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Terminology
This term is defined in this document as follows:
Start The word "Start" refers to the " " button in
Microsoft® Windows VistaTM.
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General Precautions
TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and
withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be
observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
computer.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions
included in the text of the manual.
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer
and any other items you are using, such as a printer.
Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide
adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat.
T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area
from:
■ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.
■ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as
stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the
computer) or speakerphones.
■ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature
change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.
■ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.
■ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.
Stress injury
Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains
information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists
that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Instruction Manual for
Safety and Comfort also includes information on work space design,
posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.
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Heat injury
■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is
used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the
temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical
contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the
computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, your
skin might suffer a low-heat injury.
■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with
the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can
become hot.
■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this
condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the
AC adaptor, you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.
■ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the
material could become damaged.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of
strong impact as this can damage the computer's components or otherwise
cause it to malfunction.
PC Card overheating
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Some PC Cards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in
errors or instability in the operation of the device in question. In addition,
you should also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been
used for a long time.
Mobile phones
Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio
system. The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way, but
it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between
the computer and a mobile phone that is in use.
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is
described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Be
sure to read it before using the computer.
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Getting Started
This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information to
start using your computer.
Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if
you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA.
Equipment checklist
Carefully unpack your computer, taking care to save the box and packaging
materials for future use.
Hardware
Check to make sure you have all the following items:
■ PORTÉGÉ R500 Portable Personal Computer
■ AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)
■ Battery pack (Is pre-installed in some computer)
Chapter 1
Documentation
■ PORTÉGÉ R500 Series User Information Guide
■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
■ End User License Agreement
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.
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Software
The following Windows® operating system and utility software are preinstalled.
■ Microsoft
■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package
■ Recovery Disc Creator
■ DVD Video Player
■ Ulead DVD MovieFactory
■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities
■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility
■ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
■ TOSHIBA Assist
■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree
■ TOSHIBA HDD Protection
■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■ Fingerprint Utility
■ Windows Mobility Center
■ Online Manual
■ PORTÉGÉ R500 User's Manual (This manual)
■ Discs
■ Windows Anytime Upgrade DVD (Is included with some models)
®
Windows Vista
TM
®
Getting Started
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Getting Started
■ All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first
time.
■ Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
for information on the safe and proper use of this computer. It is
intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a
notebook computer. By following the recommendations in it you may
reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your
hand, arms, shoulders or neck.
This section provides basic information to start using your computer. It
covers the following topics:
■ Connecting the AC adaptor
■ Opening the display
■ Turning on the power
■ Starting up for the first time
■ Turning off the power
■ Restarting the computer
■ Creating Optical Recovery Discs
■ Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive
■ Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Discs
Getting Started
■ Use a virus-check program and make sure it is updated regularly.
■ Never format storage media without checking its content - formatting
destroys all stored data.
■ It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk drive or
other main storage device to external media. General storage media is
not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain
conditions may result in data loss.
■ Before you install a device or application, save any data in memory to
the hard disk drive or other storage media. Failure to do so may result
in the loss of data.
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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 Cha pt er 6 , Power and Power-Up Modes.
■ Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your
computer, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk
of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC
adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting
in serious injury. T OSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused
by use of an incompatible adaptor.
■ Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not
correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the
regulatory label of the unit. Failure to do so could result in a fire or
electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
■ 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, possi bly
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 charge
and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. As
a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts.
■ Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface,
furniture, or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat
since the computer base and AC adaptor's surface increase in
temperature during normal use.
■ Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface
that is resistant to heat damage.
Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for
detailed precautions and handling instructions.
Getting Started
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1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug)
Figure 1-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug)
Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord will be included with the computer
depending on the model.
2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the
left side of the computer.
DC IN 15V jack
Figure 1-3 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 opened to a wide range of angles for optimal
viewing.
While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of
the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display panel - this will allow the
angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity.
Display panel
Figure 1-4 Opening the display panel
Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel.
Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer.
■ Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress
on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage.
■ Do not press or push on the display panel.
■ Do not lift the computer by the display panel.
■ Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left in
between the display panel and the keyboard.
■ When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the
palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to
slowly open or close the display panel (Do not use excessive force
when opening or closing the display panel).
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Turning on the power
This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will
then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition
section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information.
■ After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you
have set up the operating system. Please refer to the section Starting
up for the first time for more information.
■ Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup.
1. Open the display panel.
2. Press and hold the computer's power button for two or three seconds.
Power button
Figure 1-5 Turning on the power
Getting Started
Starting up for the first time
The Microsoft Windows VistaTM Startup Screen will be the first screen
displayed when you turn on the power. Follow the on-screen instructions on
each screen in order to properly install the operating system.
When it is displayed, be sure to read the Software License Terms
carefully.
Turning off the power
The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down
(Boot) Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode.
Shut Down mode (Boot Mode)
When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and
the computer will boot to the operating system's main screen the next time
it is turned on.
1. If you have entered data, either save it to the hard disk drive or to other
storage media.
2. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the
CD/DVD or floppy diskette.
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■ Make sure the Hard Disk Drive indicator is off. If you turn off the power
while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the
disk.
■ Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could
cause loss of data.
■ Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or
remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data
loss.
3. Click Start.
4. Click the arrow button ( ) located in the power management buttons
( ) and select Shut Down from the menu.
5. Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.
Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately - wait
a short period to avoid any potential damage.
Sleep Mode
If you have to interrupt your work, you are able to turn off the power without
exiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. In this
mode data is maintained in the computer's main memory so that when you
turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off.
Turning Off Your Computer where Electronic Devices are Regulated or
Controlled.
When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places
where electronic devices are regulated or controlled, always shut down the
computer completely or put the computer into Hibernation Mode instead of
allowing it to go into Sleep Mode, and turn off any wireless communication
switches or devices, while in Sleep Mode, the computer operating system
may reactivate itself to run pre-programmed tasks or to preserve unsaved
data, and might interfere with aviation or other systems, possibly causing
serious injury.
■ Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data.
■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
Sleep Mode. The computer or the memory module could be damaged.
■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode
(unless the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data in
memory could be lost.
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■ When the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go into Sleep
Mode according to the settings in the Power Options (to access it, Start
-> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Power Options).
■ To restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode, press and
hold the power button or any key on the keyboard for a short amount of
time. Please note that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wake-up
on Keyboard option is enabled within the HW Setup utility.
■ If the computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is
active, the application might not be restored when the computer is next
turned on and the system returns from Sleep Mode.
■ To prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode,
disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options (to access it, Start ->
Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Power Options).
However, please be aware that this configuration will nullify the
computer's Energy Star compliance.
■ To use the Hybrid Sleep function, configure it in the Power Options.
Benefits of Sleep Mode
The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits:
■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does the
Hibernation Mode feature.
■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives
no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System
Sleep Mode feature.
■ Allows the use of the panel power off feature.
Executing Sleep Mode
You can also enable Sleep Mode by pressing FN + F3 - please refer to
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details.
You can enter Sleep Mode in one of four ways:
■ Click Start then click the power button ( ) located in the power
management buttons ( ).
Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options
(to access it, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance
-> Power Options).
■ Click Start then click the arrow button ( ) and select Sleep from the
menu.
■ Close the display panel. Please note that this feature must be enabled
within the Power Options (to access it, click Start -> Control Panel ->
System and Maintenance -> Power Options).
■ Press the power button. Please note that this feature must be enabled
within the Power Options (to access it, click Start -> Control Panel ->
System and Maintenance -> Power Options).
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When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when
you shut down the computer.
■ When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the Power indicator will blink
orange.
■ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen
the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode - Sleep
Mode will consume more power while the computer is off.
Sleep Mode limitations
Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions:
■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.
■ Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.
Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard
disk drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is turned
on, the previous state is restored. Please note that the Hibernation Mode
feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the
computer.
■ Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves
the contents of memory to the hard disk drive. However, for safety
sake, it is best to save your data manually.
■ Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor
before the save is completed. Wait for the Hard Disk Drive indicator to
go out.
■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost.
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode feature pro vi des the following benefits:
■ Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically
shuts down because of a low battery condition.
■ Y ou can return to your previous working environment immediately when
you turn on the computer.
■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives
no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System
Hibernate feature.
■ Allows the use of the panel power off feature.
Starting Hibernation Mode
You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing FN + F4 - please refer
to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details.
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To enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below.
1. Click St art.
2. Click the arrow button ( ) in the power management buttons
( ) and select Hibernate from the menu.
Automatic Hibernation Mode
The computer can be configured to enter Hibernation Mode automatically
when you press the power button or close the lid. In order to define these
settings, you can follow the steps as described below:
1. Click St art and click the Control Panel.
2. Click System and Maintenance and click Power Options.
3. Click Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing
the lid does.
4. Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings for When I press the
power button and When I close the lid.
5. Click the Save changes button.
Data save in Hibernation Mode
When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer will take a
moment to save the current data in memory to the hard disk drive. During
this time, the Hard Disk Drive indicator will glow.
After you turn off the computer , and the content of memory has been saved
to the hard disk drive, turn off the power to any peripheral devices.
Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment
to let all capacitors fully discharge.
Restarting the computer
Certain conditions require that you reset the computer, for example if:
■ You change certain computer settings.
■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard
commands.
If you need to restart the computer, there are three ways this can be
achieved:
■ Click Start then click the arrow button ( ) in the power manage me n t
buttons ( ) and select Restart from the menu.
■ Press CTRL, ALT and DEL simultaneously (once) to display the menu
window, then select Restart from the Shut down options.
■ Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Once the
computer has turned itself off, wait between ten and fifteen seconds
before turning the power on again by pressing the power button.
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System Recovery Options
About 1.5GB hidden partition is allocated on the hard disk drive for the
System Recovery Options.
This partition stores files which can be used to repair the system in the
event of a problem.
The System Recovery Options feature will be unusable if this partition is
deleted.
System Recovery Options
The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when
shipped from the factory. The System Recovery Options menu includes
tools to repair startup problems, run diagnostics or restore the system.
See the Windows Help and Support content for more information about
Startup Repair.
The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair
problems.
The procedure is as follows. Follow the instructi ons shown on the onscreen menu.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. While holding the F8 key, turn on the computer.
3. The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed.
Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press
ENTER.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
TM
The Windows Vista
Windows Vista
CompletePC Backup feature can be used on
TM
Business Edition and Ultimate Edition.
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System Recovery
This section describes the creation of Recovery Discs and their use.
Creating Optical Recovery Discs
This section describes how to create Recovery Discs.
■ For models that do not provide with optical disc drives, an external
optical disc drive is required to create the Recovery Discs.
A writable external optical disc drive that is sold separately and
compatible to the computer is required to create the Recovery Discs. It
can be purchased from TOSHIBA dealers.
■ This machine supporting the following optical disc drives for
creating optical recovery discs:
External DVD Super Multi Drive PA3454U
External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive PA3438U
■ Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs.
■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc
Creator.
■ Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load
on the CPU.
■ Operate the computer at full power.
■ Do not use power-saving features.
■ Do not write to the disc when the virus check software is running. Wait
for it to finish, then disable virus detection programs including any
software that checks files automatically in the background.
■ Do not use utilities, including those intended to enhance hard disk drive
access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.
■ Do not shut down/log off or Sleep/Hibernate while writing or rewriting
the disc.
■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to
vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars.
■ Do not use on unstable tables or other any other unstable surfaces.
Getting Started
A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the hard
disk drive, and can be copied to either CD or DVD media by using the
following steps:
1. Select either blank CD or DVD media.
2. The application will allow you to choose from a variety of different media
onto which the recovery image can be copied including CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW.
Please note that some of the above media may not be compatible with the
optical disc drive installed into your computer. You should therefore verify
the optical disc drive supports the blank media you have chosen before
proceeding.
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3. Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows VistaTM
operating system from the hard disk drive as normal.
4. Insert the first blank media into the optical disc drive tray .
5. Double click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows Vista
desktop, or select the application from Start Menu.
6. Af ter Recovery Disc Creator starts, select the type of media and the title
you wish to copy, and then click the Create button.
If your optical disc drive can only write to CDs, select 'CD' as the 'Disc Set'
within the Recovery Disc Creator application.
Otherwise, if your optical disc drive can write both CDs and DVDs, select
the type of media you want to create.
Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk
drive
A portion of the total hard disk drive space is configured as a hidden
recovery partition. This partition stores files which can be used to restore
pre-installed software in the event of a problem.
If you subsequently set up your hard disk drive again, do not change,
delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual,
otherwise you may find that space for the required software is not available.
In addition, if you use a third-party partitioning program to reconfigure the
partitions on your hard disk drive, you may find that it becomes impossible
to setup your computer.
TM
When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN +
ESC key, be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before
starting the restore process. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for
further details.
You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre-installed
software without System Recovery Options.
When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be
reformatted and all data will be lost.
1. Turn off your computer.
2. While holding down 0 (zero) key on the keyboard, turn on your
computer.
3. A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on-screen
instructions.
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Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery
Discs
For models that do not provide with optical disc drives, an external optical
disc drive is required to create the Recovery Discs.
An writable external optical disc drive that is sold separately and
compatible to the computer is required to create the Recovery Discs. It can
be purchased from TOSHIBA dealers.
■ This machine supporting the following optical disc drives for
restoring the pre-installed software:
External DVD Super Multi Drive PA3454U
External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive PA3438U
If the pre-installed files are damaged, you are able to either use the
Recovery Discs you have created or the hard disk drive recovery process
to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it.
To perform this restoration, follow the steps below:
When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN +
ESC key, be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before
starting the restore process. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for
further details.
You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre-installed
software without System Recovery Options.
When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be
reformatted and all data will be lost.
1. Load the Recovery Discs into the optical disc drive and turn off the
computer's power.
2. While holding down F12 key on the keyboard, turn on your computer -
when the In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA logo screen
appears, release the F12 key.
3. Use the left and right cursors key to select the CD-ROM icon from the
menu. Please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup
& BIOS Setup for further information.
4. A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on-screen
instructions.
When removing pre-installed drivers / utilities or when installing, you can
setup the respective drivers / utilities from the following folder.
C:\TOSAPINS\***
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The Grand Tour
This chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it is
recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the
computer.
Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons)*1
For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, please refer to the
Legal Footnotes section in Appendix H or click the *1 above.
Front with the display closed
The following figure shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the
closed position.
Chapter 2
System indicators
Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display panel closed
System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor the
status of various computer functions and are
described in more detail within the System
indicators section.
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Left side
The following figure shows the computer’s left side.
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) port (2)
DC IN 15V jack
External monitor port
i.LINK (IEEE1394) port
The Grand Tour
Headphone jack
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) port (1)
Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer
Cooling vents
Microphone jack
Volume control
dial
DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to
power the computer and charge its internal
batteries. Please note that you should only use
the model of AC adaptor supplied with the
computer at the time of purchase - using the
wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the
computer.
External monitor
port
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) port (1)
This port allows you to connect an external
monitor to the computer.
One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to
the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left
hand side of the computer. The port with the icon
( ) has USB Sleep and Charge function.
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) port (2)
One Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to
the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left
hand side of the computer.
Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of
the USB connectors. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit,
which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of
all USB devices that are available . In view of this it may be no ted that some
functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly.
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
port
This port allows you to connect an external
device, such as a digital video camera for highspeed data transfer.
Cooling vents The cooling vents help keep the processor from
overheating.
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Right side
The Grand Tour
Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as
screws, staples and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal
objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
connection of a three-conductor mini jack for
monaural microphone input.
Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables
connection of stereo headphones.
Volume control dial Use this dial to adjust the volume of the internal
monaural speaker and optional external stereo
headphones (if connected).
Move the Volume control dial to the right to
decrease the volume and to the left to increase
the volume.
The following figure shows the computer’s right side.
SD Card slot
Optical disc drive
Wireless
PC Card slot
PC Card eject button
Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer
communication switch
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) port
LAN jack
Security lock
slot
SD Card slot This slot can accommodate a single SD/SDHC
Card in order to transfer data from devices, such
as digital cameras, onto your computer.
Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of
the SD Card slot. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which
can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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