Toshiba S3 User Manual

User’s Manual

TECRA S3

© 2005 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 TECRA S3 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

First edition September 2005 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, data bases and

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Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA TECRA S3 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. Graphics processor performance may vary considerably from specifications due to design configuration.

Trademarks

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

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

Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Sonic RecordNow! is a registered trademark of Sonic Solutions. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA

under license. i.LINK is a trademark and registered trademark of Sony Corporation. OmniPass is a trademark of Softex Incorporated. InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo Inc. WinDVD Creator is a trademark of InterVideo Inc. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used

in this manual.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA’s web site http://epps.toshiba-te

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.

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.

Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010

and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17 Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and

P03,04,08,10 Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB 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.

g.com on the Internet.

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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.

Description on Laser specification

The optical drive such as DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive and DVD Super Multi drive that is used in this computer is equipped with laser. The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food and Drug Administration.

In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursuant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product.

This computer is equipped with one of the optical disc drives in the following list:

Manufacturer Type

MATSUSHITA UJDA765

MATSUSHITA UJ-832

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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 work space 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 phones

Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.

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General Precautions

Preface

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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

Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

System indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Keyboard indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

USB floppy disk drive (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up your work space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Restoring the preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

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Chapter 4 Operating Basics

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Using the Fingerprint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

Using optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22

Media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31

Sound system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32

Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33

Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40

Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42

Moving the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42

Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43

Heat dispersal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-45

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Keypad overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5

Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12

TOSHIBA Password Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16

Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16

System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16

Chapter 7 HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

HW Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM . . . . . . . . .7-9

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Chapter 8 Optional Devices

PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Hard disk drive pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

Displaying movies on a TV or CRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

Advanced Port Replicator III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20

DVI Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20

Parallel printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21

Serial interface devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22

Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Appendix A Specifications

Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Appendix B Display Controller and Modes

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

Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

PowerMizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-10

Appendix C Wireless LAN

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

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

Supported Frequency Sub-bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Appendix D TOSHIBA RAID

Windows Manual Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2

Starting, Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program . . . . . . . . D-4

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Appendix E Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability

Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

Regulatory statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

Using Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan . . . . . E-6

Approved Countries/Regions for use

(Bluetooth™ wireless technology) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7

Appendix F AC Power Cord and Connectors

Certification agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

Appendix G If your computer is stolen

Appendix H TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer

Glossary

Index

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA S3 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.

This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TECRA S3 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 8, Optional Devices.

Manual contents

This manual is made up of the following. 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.

Chapter 4, Operating Basics, This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer and precautions when using it, as well as the handling of CD/DVD.

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

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Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes and how to set a password.

Chapter 7, HW Setup, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program and TPM.

Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform

some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t seem to be working properly.

The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of

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

Conventions

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

Abbreviations

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

Icons

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

Keys

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

Key operation

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

ABC

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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

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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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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.

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:

■ TECRA S3 Portable Personal Computer

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

■ Modular cable for modem (optional)

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Introduction

Software

Microsoft® Windows XP Professional

■ The following software is preinstalled:

■ Microsoft

■ Microsoft Internet Explorer

■ TOSHIBA Utilities

■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility

■ DVD Video Player

■ TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility

■ TOSHIBA Power Saver

■ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension

■ TOSHIBA Assist

■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

■ TOSHIBA Controls

■ TOSHIBA Mic Effect

■ TOSHIBA Password Utility

■ TOSHIBA RAID Console

■ Fingerprint utility

■ Online manual

Windows XP Professional

Documentation and Backup media

■ TECRA S3 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

■ TECRA S3 Quickstart

■ Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort

■ Warranty information

■ Product Recovery DVD-ROM

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

Features

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:

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Processor

Introduction

Built-in

The computer is equipped with an Intel Pentium 2 MB level 2 cache memory and supports Enhanced Intel

M processor, which incorporates a

SpeedStep™ technology.

Other processors may be introduced.

Some models in this series carry Intel® Centrino™ technology, which is based on three separate technologies of Intel

Intel

PRO/Wireless Network Connection, and Intel® 915 Chipset Family.

Pentium® M processor,

Disclaimer (CPU)

CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions:

■ use of certain external peripheral products

■ use of battery power instead of AC power

■ use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video

applications

■ use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

■ use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided

design applications

■ use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously

■ use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude

>1,000 meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)

■ use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 30°C

(41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model - please refer to your PC documentation or visit the Toshiba website at www.pcsupport.toshiba.com for details).

CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration.

Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut-down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum performance, use your computer product only under recommended conditions. Read additional restrictions under “Environmental Conditions in appendix A.

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Introduction

Memory

Slots 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory modules can be

Video RAM 64 or 128 MB of RAM is provided for video

installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 2,048 MB system memory.

display.

Power

Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable

lithium-ion battery pack.

Disclaimer (Battery Life)

Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power.

After going through many charge and discharge cycles, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is a normal phenomenon for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that is shipped with your computer.

RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time

Clock (RTC) and calendar.

AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system

and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure.

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.

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Introduction

Disks

Hard disk drive Available in four sizes.

■ 40.0 billion bytes (37.26 GB)

■ 60.0 billion bytes (55.89 GB)

■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB)

■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB)

Part of the space on the hard disk drive is reserved as administration space.

Other hard disk drives may be introduced.

Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity)

1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 × 1000 × 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 1024 × 1024 × 1024 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore may show less storage capacity. Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.

USB floppy disk drive (optional)

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Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks. It connects to a USB port.

Introduction

Optical media drive

Computers in this series can be configured with an optical media drive installed in the Ultra Slim Bay. The available optical media drives are described below.

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

DVD Super Multi drive

Some models are equipped with a full-size, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive module that lets you run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at maximum 24 speed and CD-RW at maximum 24 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

Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at maximum 24 speed, CD-RW at maximum 10 speed, DVD-R and DVD+R at maximum 4 speed, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM at maximum 2 speed, DVD+RW and DVD+R DL at maximum 2.4 speed. This drive supports the following formats in addition to DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive.

■ DVD-R

■ DVD-RW

■ DVD+R

■ DVD+R DL

■ DVD+RW

■ DVD-RAM

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Introduction

Display

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

Built-in 15" TFT LCD screen, 16 M colors, with one of the

following resolutions:

■ XGA, 1024 horizontal × 768 vertical pixels

■ SXGA+, 1400 horizontal × 1050 vertical

pixels

Disclaimer (LCD)

Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology.

Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode. The screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the screen.

Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display

performance. Refer to Display Controller and

Modes section in Appendix B for more

information.

Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”))

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

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.

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Introduction

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

Built-in Touch Pad A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest

Built-in AccuPoint This pointer control stick, located in the center of

enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows.

the keyboard, provides convenient control of the cursor.

Ports

Parallel Parallel printer or other parallel device

(ECP compatible).

Serial RS-232C compatible port

(16550UART compatible).

External monitor Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B

compatible functions.

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)

Docking This port enables connection of an optional

i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) This port enables high-speed data transfer

Infrared The serial infrared port is compatible with

The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard.

Advanced Port Replicator III described in the

Options section.

directly from external devices such as digital video cameras.

Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps, 1.152 Mbps,

115.2 kbps, 57.6 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 19.2 kbps or

9.6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices.

Slots

PC card The PC card slot accommodates a Type II card.

ExpressCard The ExpressCard slot accommodates an

SD card This slot lets you easily transfer data from

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ExpressCard.

devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD card flash-memory.

Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Multimedia

Introduction

Sound system The Windows sound system compatible sound

Video-out jack (S-Video)

Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

system provides internal speakers and a microphone as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphones.

The video out jack lets you transfer video data to external devices. Data output depends on the type of device connected to the S-Video cable.

connection of stereo headphones.

connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input.

Communications

Modem An internal modem provides capability for data

LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet

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. 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), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).

Bluetooth Some computers in this series are equipped with

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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.

Introduction

Wireless LAN Some 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:

54Mbps(IEEE802.11a, 802.11g)

■ Theoretical maximum speed:

11Mbps(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 128 bit encryption algorithm.

■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).

■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data

encryption.

■ The 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 transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard - the actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

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Disclaimer (Wireless LAN/Intel)

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.

[54Mbps 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.

Wireless communication switch

Ultra Slim Bay Modules

Security

Security lock slot Connects security lock to anchor the computer to

Ultra Slim Bay latch Ultra Slim Bay module can be secured by Ultra

Special features

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

TOSHIBA Assist button

This switch turns the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions on and off.

Ultra Slim Bay is a single-drive bay that accommodates a DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, DVD Super Multi drive and secondary hard disk drive. The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension enables hot insertion of modules when you are using a plug and play operating system.

a desk or other large object.

Slim Bay latch fixed with a Ultra Slim Bay lock screw in the lock position. The Ultra Slim Bay lock screw is inserted in the unlock position when purchased.

Press this button to launch an application automatically. The default is TOSHIBA Assist.

TOSHIBA Presentation button

Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly change the

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Press this button to change internal display, external display, simultaneous display, or multi-monitor display.

system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program.

Introduction

Display automatic power off

This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer’s LCD display panel 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.

HDD automatic power off

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

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 the System Standby or System Hibernation item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Keypad overlay A 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 password Two levels of password security, supervisor and

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

Instant security A hot key function blanks the LCD 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 mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can

specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Panel power on/off This feature turns power to the computer off

when the computer’s LCD display panel is closed and turns it back on when the computer’s LCD display panel is opened. You can specify the setting in the When I close the lid item of the Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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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 Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Heat dispersal To 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.

Optical media drive power icon

Use this to turn the power of the optical media drive on or off. Clicking on the optical media drive icon on the taskbar will turn the power of the optical media drive on or off. If the optical media drive power is off, the disc tray will not open even if the eject button is pushed. The power of the optical media drive can be turned on using the optical media drive icon.

HDD Protection Using the acceleration sensor built in the

computer, HDD Protection detects vibration, shocks, and those signs in the computer, and automatically moves the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) head to the safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused to the disk by head-to-disk contact. Refer to the Using the Hard

Disk Drive (HDD) Protection section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

The HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged.

Hibernation This 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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Introduction

Utilities

Standby 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.

TOSHIBA RAID RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)

realizes high performance (striping = RAID0) or fault tolerance (mirroring = RAID1), which are configured by arraying multiple independent hard disk drives. This feature is only available when a secondary hard disk drive is installed in the Ultra Slim Bay.

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 Setup This program lets you customize your hardware

TOSHIBA Controls This utility lets you do the following:

To access this power savings management program, click start, click 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, To access this utility, click start, click

Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware and click the TOSHIBA HWSetup

icon.

■ Buttons: Assign applications or functions to

the TOSHIBA Presentation button (default setting is the simultaneous display on LCD and CRT with resolution of 1024 × 768) and to the TOSHIBA Assist button (default setting is the TOSHIBA Assist).

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Introduction

Fingerprint utility This 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.

■ System boot authentication and Single Touch

Boot feature.

■ Authentication of the User Password and

Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer.

DVD Video Player The 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.

Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba

This software enables communication between remote Bluetooth devices.

Bluetooth cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed.

TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility

The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility allows you to create a bootable SD memory card to start the system. You can boot TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility from the menu bar as follows. Click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot

Utility.

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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Introduction

RecordNow! Basic for 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-ROM&CD-R/RW drive and DVD Super Multi drive.

TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface

that provides easy access to help and services. It is the default function launched by the TOSHIBA Assist button.

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

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 Utilities and click PC Diagnostic Tool.

TOSHIBA Mobile Extension

This utility supports docking your computer to an optional Advanced Port Repricator III. To open the property dialog, select TOSHIBA Mobile Extension from TOSHIBA Assist.

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 Dual Pointing Device utility

This utility has the following functions: To disable/enable TOSHIBA Dual Pointing

Device with Fn + F9 keys. To customize the functions of TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device easily.

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Introduction

TOSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Mic Effect is a utility used to enable

comfortable calls with echo cancellation function. The echo cancellation function removes or reduces any harsh echoes or howling sounds that occur when playing audio sounds recorded with a microphone through the speakers. The echo cancellation function is available only when you use telephony software such as Windows Messenger with a voice conversation function.

For more instructions for this software, click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click TOSHIBA Mic Effect

Help.

TOSHIBA RAID Console

NVIDIA Rotation Settings

TOSHIBA Password Utility

If a secondary hard disk drive is installed in the Ultra Slim Bay in addition to the built-in HDD, you can use the TOSHIBA RAID Console to create or manage a RAID array.

To start the utility, click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to RAID and click RAID Console.

It is possible to change to RAID1 (mirroring) from a non-RAID configuration (default).

To change to RAID0 (striping), restore your pre-installed software using the Product Recovery DVD-ROM. Please refer to Restoring

the preinstalled software section in Chapter 3, Getting Started, for details.

Caution: When RAID0 or RAID1 is set, you cannot change your setting unless you completely restore your preinstalled software.

It is strongly recommended to read the TOSHIBA RAID Help before you change any of the settings.

This utility let you rotate the desktop by 0 and 180 easily. It can rotate by clicking the icon in a taskbar or pressing Ctrl + Shift + R. In a multi-monitor setup, the display that contains the cursor is effective.

This utility lets you set a password that restricts access to the computer.

TOSHIBA Accessibility

This utility lets you make the Fn key sticky, that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an “F number” key. The Fn key remains active until another key is pressed.

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Introduction

Options

DLA for TOSHIBA DLA (Drive Letter Access) 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.

TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices

TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format

CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer

You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available:

This utility has the change of a display device, and the function to change display resolution. Press Fn + F5 to change the active display device. Press Fn + Space keys to change the display resolution.

The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility allows you to create a bootable SD memory card.

This utility allows you to configure the read speed of CD drive. You can either configure Normal Mode, which operates the drive at its maximum speed for quick data access, or Quiet Mode which runs at single speed for CD audio and which can lessen operational noise.

It is ineffective in DVD.

Memory expansion A 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory module

Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased

High capacity battery pack

AC adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site

Battery charger The battery charger lets you charge extra

Security lock A slot is available to attach a security cable to the

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(DDR2-533/400) can easily be installed in the computer.

from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or replacement.

An additional 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.

batteries outside the computer.

computer to deter theft.

Introduction

USB floppy disk Kit The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either

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.

Advanced Port Replicator III

The Advanced Port Replicator III provides the ports available on the computer in addition to separate PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports, a digital visual interface (DVI) port, i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) port, line-in jack and line-out jack, External monitor port, Universal Serial Bus port (USB2.0) × 4, LAN jack, Modem jack, Serial port, Parallel port.

Hard disk drive You can increase your computer’s data storage

capacity with additional hard disk drives. They are available in the following sizes:

■ 80 billion bytes (74.53 GB)

■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB)

Wireless LAN Kit This option enables wireless LAN functions in

computers that do not have wireless preinstalled. It is installed by dealers only.

Bluetooth Kit This option enables Bluetooth wireless

communications in computers that do not have Bluetooth preinstalled. It is installed by dealers only.

Ultra Slim Bay options

The following modules can be installed in the Ultra Slim Bay. All other modules are options.

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Refer to the Features section for details.

DVD Super Multi Refer to the Features section for details.

Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor (Black)

Hard disk drive You can increase your computer’s data storage

An adaptor lets you install an optional hard disk drive described in Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

capacity with an additional 80 billion bytes (74.53 GB) and 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB) hard disk drive in the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor.

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The Grand Tour

This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer.

Disclaimer (Non-applicable Icons)

Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series. Therefore, please be aware that your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis.

Front with the display closed

The following figure shows the computer’s front with its LCD display panel in the closed position.

System indicators

Microphone jack Headphone jack

Chapter 2

Display latch

Wireless communication switch

i.LINK (IEEE1394) port

Front of the computer with LCD display panel closed

System indicators These LEDs let you monitor the status of various

Wireless communication switch

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computer functions. Details are given in the

System indicators section.

Slide this switch to the left to turn off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the right to turn on the functions.

Volume control

Microphone

Infrared port

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■ 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.

i.LINK (IEEE1394) port

This port allows you to connect an external device, such as a digital video camera for high-speed data transfer.

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 Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo

speakers and the stereo headphones.

Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed

position. Slide the latch to open the display.

Infrared port This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data

Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps, 1.15 Mbps, 115.2 kbps,

57.6 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 19.2 kbps or 9.6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices.

Microphone A built-in microphone lets you record sound into

your applications. Refer to the Sound system section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

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Left side

The following figure shows the computer’s left side.

LAN active indicator (orange)

Link indicator (green)

Cooling vents

Video-out jack

ExpressCard eject button

ExpressCard slot

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SD card slot

PC card slot

PC card eject button

Security lock slot

LAN jack

External monitor port

The left side of the computer

Security lock slot An optional security cable attaches to this slot.

The security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft.

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

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

This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged between the computer and the LAN.

Cooling vents Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating.

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.

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External monitor port

This external monitor port lets you connect an external video display.

Video-out jack Plug an S-Video cable into this jack for video-out.

The S-Video cable carries video signal.

ExpressCard slot The ExpressCard slot can accommodate an

ExpressCard.

ExpressCard eject button

Use this button to take out an ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot.

PC card slot The PC card slot can accommodate a Type II

card. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards and CardBus PC cards.

PC card eject button Use this button to take out a PC card from the PC

card slot.

Keep foreign objects out of the ExpressCard 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.

SD card slot SD cards are used in a wide variety of external

devices. This slot lets you transfer data from the device to your computer.

Keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

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Right side

The following figure shows the computer’s right side.

Modem jack

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Ultra Slim Bay

USB ports

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports

The right side of the computer

Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the right side. The ports comply with the USB 2.0

Serial port

standard.

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.

Modem jack The modem jack lets you use a modular cable to

connect the modem directly to a telephone line.

■ 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.

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Ultra Slim Bay A DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, DVD Super Multi

drive and Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor can be installed in the Ultra Slim Bay.

Serial port Use this 9-pin port to connect serial devices such

Back side

The following figure shows the computer’s back side.

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port

DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack. Use only

Parallel port This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port

USB port

as an external modem, serial mouse or serial printer.

DC IN 15V jack

The back side of the computer

Parallel port

One Universal Serial Bus port is on the back side. Refer to Right side section, for details.

the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer.

is used to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. This port supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) standard.

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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.

Ultra Slim Bay

Battery lock

Ultra Slim

Bay latch

Battery pack

Notches

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Battery release latch

Docking port

Memory module cover

Hard disk drive

HDD pack cover screw

The underside of the computer

Ultra Slim Bay lock screw

Battery lock Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack

for removal.

Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when

the AC adaptor is not connected. For detailed information on the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

Notches Notches on the computer engage hooks on the

Advanced Port Replicator III to ensure a secure connection.

Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch to release the battery

pack for removal. For detailed information on removing the battery

pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up

Modes.

Docking port This port enables connection of an optional

Advanced Port Replicator III described in Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Keep foreign objects out of the docking port. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry. A plastic shutter protects the connector.

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Ultra Slim Bay See the Right side section in this chapter for

details.

Ultra Slim Bay latch Slide the latch to release or secure the Ultra Slim

Bay ejector.

Be sure to lock the Ultra Slim Bay latch before you transport or carry the computer.

Ultra Slim Bay lock

One screw secures the Ultra Slim Bay lock.

screw

Memory module cover

This cover protects memory module sockets. Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

HDD pack cover

One screw secures the HDD cover.

screw

Hard disk drive This 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 8, Optional Devices.

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Front with the display open

This section shows the computer with the LCD display panel open. To open the display, slide the display latch on the front of the LCD display panel and lift up. Position the LCD display panel at a comfortable viewing angle.

Display hinge

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Display screen

Stereo speaker (Right)

Stereo speaker

LCD Sensor switch (Not shown)

(Left)

Power button

TOSHIBA Assist

button

Touch Pad

TOSHIBA Presentation button

The front of the computer with the LCD panel open

AccuPoint

AccuPoint control buttons

Fingerprint Sensor

Touch Pad control buttons

Display hinge The display hinge holds the LCD display panel at

easy-to-view angles.

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.

■

System boot authentication and Single Touch Boot feature.

■

Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer.

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Display screen The LCD screen displays high-contrast text and

graphics. The available resolution depends on the model. With XGA, you can change the resolution between 800 × 600 and 1024 × 768 pixels. With SXGA, between 800 × 600 and 1400 × 1050 pixels. Refer to Appendix B, Display

Controller and Modes.

When the computer operates on the AC adaptor the LCD 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 speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your

software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system.

AccuPoint control buttons

Control buttons below the keyboard let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on-screen pointer. Refer to the

Using the AccuPoint section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

AccuPoint A pointer control device located in the center of

the keyboard is used to control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the Using the AccuPoint 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.

Touch Pad A Touch Pad located in the center of the palm

rest is used to control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the Using the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

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TOSHIBA Presentation button

Press this button to change internal display, simultaneous display, or multi-monitor display.

The default setting is the simultaneous display on LCD and CRT with resolution of 1024 × 768. When you press this button twice, the display mode returns to single display on LCD only. Setting of multi-monitor display in Windows XP, computer changes its display mode to the multi-monitor display on LCD and CRT. You can also return to single display by pressing this button twice.

The setting of TOSHIBA Presentation button can be changed through the properties of TOSHIBA Controls. Display mode is changed to the multi-monitor display by selecting “Different Image” (Windows XP only) or to the simultaneous display on internal and external display by selecting “Same Image”.

TOSHIBA Assist button

Press this button to launch the program automatically. When power-off, stand-by and hibernation, press this button to start the computer and launch the program.

You can select the function on TOSHIBA Controls properties.

The default is TOSHIBA Assist.

Power button Press the power button to turn the computer’s

power on and off.

LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the computer’s LCD

display panel is closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off/On feature. When you close the LCD display panel the computer enters Hibernation Mode and shuts down. When you open the computer’s LCD display 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, Special

features, 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.

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System indicators

LEDs beneath icons, light when various computer operations are in progress.

SD card The SD card indicator glows green when the

DC IN The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power

System indicators

computer is accessing the SD card slot.

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.

Power The Power indicator glows green when the

Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the

HDD The HDD indicator glows green when the

Wireless communication

computer is on. If you select Standby from Shut Down Windows, this indicator flashing (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 and Power-Up Modes.

computer is accessing the built-in hard disk drive.

The Wireless communication indicator glows when the Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions are turned on.

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Keyboard indicators

The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the Caps Lock indicator.

When the Arrow mode indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor.

When the Numeric mode indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers.

When the Caps Lock indicator glows the keyboard is in all-caps mode.

Caps Lock This indicator glows green when the alphabet

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Caps Lock indicator

keys are locked in uppercase.

Arrow mode

indicator

Keypad overlay indicators

Numeric mode indicator

Arrow mode When 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 mode You 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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USB floppy disk drive (optional)

The optional USB floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks and connects to the USB port.

USB connector

Disk-In-Use Indicator

Floppy disk slot

USB floppy disk drive

Eject button

USB connector Insert this connector into one of the USB ports of

your computer.

Disk-In-Use Indicator This indicator lights when the floppy disk is being

accessed.

Floppy disk slot Insert a floppy disk in this slot.

Eject button When a floppy disk is fully seated in the drive,

the eject button pops out. To remove a floppy disk, push in the eject button and the floppy disk pops out partially for removal.

Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use the USB floppy disk drive. Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and damage the floppy disk or the drive.

■ The USB floppy disk drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal surface

when in use. Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20° while it is operating.

■ Do not set anything on top of the floppy disk drive.

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Optical media drives

One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW and DVD Super Multi drives. 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

media drives section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Region codes for DVD drives and media

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD Super Multi drives and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.

Code Region

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

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5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia

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 RecordNow! 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 -Video

■ CD-Text

■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■ Addressing Method 2

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

The full-size DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum) CD read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 24 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 24 speed (maximum, Ultra-speed media)

DVD Super Multi drive

The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 4 speed (maximum) DVD-RW write 2 speed (maximum) DVD+R write 4 speed (maximum) DVD+R DL 2.4 speed (maximum) DVD+RW write 2.4 speed (maximum) DVD-RAM write 2 speed (maximum) CD read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 24 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 10 speed (maximum, Ultra-speed media)

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AC adaptor

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, Power and Power-Up Modes for details.

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The AC adaptor (2-pin plug)

The AC adaptor (3-pin plug)

■ The Universal AC Adaptor and power cord bundled with your computer

may vary: depending on the model purchased, a 2-pin plug or 3-pin plug set (shown in the above figures) 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.

■ Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone.

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■ 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 and Power-Up Modes.

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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.

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

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

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

The Universal AC Adaptor and power cord bundled with this product may vary: depending on the model purchased, a 2-pin plug or 3-pin plug set (shown in the above figures) may be bundled.

2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back 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.

Opening the display

The computer’s LCD 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.

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

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LCD display panel

Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power. The Power button LED indicates the status. Refer to the Power indicators

section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

■ 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 section Starting 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.

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Display latch

Opening the LCD display panel

3. Open the computer’s LCD display panel.

4. Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds.

Power button

Turning on the power

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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 and Ultra Slim Bay’s module indicators are 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.

3. Click start then click Turn Off Computer. From the Turn Off Computer menu select Turn Off.

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.

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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.

■ 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.

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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. See 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 Stand By.

2. Close the computer’s LCD display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver 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 Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver 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

blinking 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 Actions 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. In the Turn Off Computer dialog box, 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 tab in the Power Options Properties

window, activate the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button.

4. Open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

5. Select the Setup Actions tab.

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 the content of memory has been 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 Shut Down 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

Restoring the complete system

To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below.

When sound mute is turned ON by the Fn + Esc key, turn OFF before starting restore. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.

When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost.

1. Load the Product Recovery DVD-ROM in the optical media drive and turn off the computer’s power.

2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key.

3. Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD-ROM icon in the displayed menu.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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5. If your computer came with additonal software installed, this software

can not be recovered from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM. Re-install these applications (e.g. Works Suite, DVD Player, Games, etc.) separately from other media.

Restoring TOSHIBA utilities 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 media for more convenience.

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This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer and precautions when using it, as well as the handling of CD/DVD.

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

The computer is equipped with a dual point system: a Touch Pad and an AccuPoint pointing stick.

Using the Touch Pad

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

AccuPoint

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Touch Pad control

AccuPoint control buttons

Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons

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Two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer. Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer. Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on 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 t wi ce Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move.

Leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material.

Using the AccuPoint

To use the AccuPoint, simply push it with your finger tip in the direction you want to move the on-screen pointer. Two buttons above the Touch Pad work in the same way with the AccuPoint as they do with the Touch Pad. Refer to the Using the Touch Pad section for details.

AccuPoint precautions

Certain conditions can affect the on-screen pointer when using AccuPoint. For example, the pointer may travel contrary to AccuPoint operation or an error message may appear, if

■ You touch the AccuPoint during power-up.

■ You apply constant, soft pressure during power-up.

■ There is a sudden temperature change.

■ Strong stress is applied to the AccuPoint.

If an error message appears, reboot the computer. If an error message does not appear, wait a moment for the pointer to stop, then continue operation.

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Replacing the cap

The AccuPoint cap is an expendable item that should be replaced after prolonged use. A spare AccuPoint cap is supplied with the computer.

1. To remove the AccuPoint cap, firmly pinch the cap and pull it straight

up.

Removing the AccuPoint cap

2. Position a new cap on the peg and press it into place.

The peg is square, so be careful to align the cap’s square hole with the peg.

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Using the Fingerprint Sensor

Fingerprint recognition is a feature that enrols your fingerprint information into the computer and helps prevent unauthorized access by others. 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.

■ System boot authentication and Single Touch Boot feature.

■ Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Drive Password

when booting up the computer.

To “swipe” refers to the action of reading a fingerprint using the fingerprint sensor.

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Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor

Due to the use of advanced technology to manufacture the fingerprint sensor, please abide by the following guidelines when using it. Please take extra care when handling the sensor surface. 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 with built-up static

electricity.

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

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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.

■ Please be careful of the way the finger is placed.

■ Please place the finger parallel to the sensor.

■ Please align the finger in the center of the sensor.

■ Please place the finger so that the first joint is within the sensor area.

■ When swiping, please do it slowly and at a constant speed. If this does

not improve the authentication rate, please adjust the speed.

Fingerprint Sensor Limitations.

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.

■ 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 slide your finger over the recognition sensor.

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Align the finger and sensor as shown on the above figure. File/Folder Size Limitations.

■ When encrypting a file or folder using the Fingerprint recognition utility's

file encryption function, note that encryption is not possible if the total file/folder size exceeds 2 GB or if the size of the encrypted file will exceed 2GB.

■ When attempting to encrypt a file or folder as mentioned above, the

message "Error: File Access Error" will be displayed and the encryption process will be interrupted.

■ To check the file size or the total size of all the files in the folder, select

Properties from the file or folder's menu in Explorer.

Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility

The user should back up the user profile information when using the functions provided in this software to encrypt files or folders. If this software or the user information is deleted without backing up the user profile information, the encrypted files will no longer be accessible. In addition, if the backup data is not used, the user will not be identified as the same user even if the same name is used again in user enrolment.

Please refer to the following procedures to back up. Double-click on the OmniPass icon in the task tray, select the

UserManagement tab, select Import/Export User, click on Export an OmniPass user profile, carry out fingerprint authentication, specify the

destination folder and filename to save the profile, and save the file. If Windows XP Professional’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.

If the fingerprint sensor and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security are used as identification devices, install and configure the Infineon TPM Professional package first before configuring the fingerprint utility. Please refer to the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide for the installation and configuration methods for TPM.

In the help file, it is stated that this software’s Password Replacement function can be used for the Internet and general applications. However, the Internet Password Replacement function in the fingerprint utility provided in this computer can only be used with IE (Internet Explorer).

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There is a section on Strong Logon Security in the help file, but the function is not available in the fingerprint utility provided in this computer.

The sound during Log Off Current User (when logging off from OmniPass) cannot be set to off even if the No Audio Prompts configuration is set in Audio Settings. If you wish to turn it off, remove the settings for wav files in the event settings of the sound events section of the Sound and Audio Device Property in the control panel.

Set Up Procedure

Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication.

Fingerprint Registration

Enroll the required authentication data using the “OmniPass 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.

1. Click start, Point to All Programs, point to Softex and click OmniPass

Enrollment Wizard.

2. Click Enroll.

3. The Verify Username and Password screen is displayed. Ensure the

same Windows logon username and domain (*) are displayed before entering a password into the Password field. Click Next.

(*) If the Windows logon account is for use within a LAN domain, enter

the domain name, otherwise, if you are unsure, please check with the network administrator. If the logon is not used within a LAN domain, you should just enter the computer name.

4. The Choose Finger 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.

We recommend first-timers to click Practice, and then swipe the finger as a practice.

5. The Capture Fingerprint screen is displayed. Follow the onscreen

instructions and use the same finger you have selected under Choose Finger to swipe three times to allow the sensor to read the fingerprint. The fingerprint will be shown in green if properly read, or in red if the reading is abnormal.

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6. The Verify Fingerprint screen is displayed. Swipe the finger again to allow the sensor to read again. When the Verification Successful message is displayed, click Next. In case of finger injury or authentication failure, it is recommended that another fingerprint also be enrolled. The following message will be displayed: “It is recommended that you enroll at least two fingers. Would you like to enroll an additional finger now?” Click Yes and repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 with another finger.

7. The Audio and Taskbar Settings screen is displayed. Click Next. The Congratulations screen is displayed. Click Done.

8. Click Yes when the following message appears: “OmniPass has successfully created the new user. Would you like OmniPass to log on the new user? Once logged on, passwords can be remembered for the new user.” This completes the fingerprint registration process.

Windows 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 PCs, as user selection can 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 System Boot Authentication

The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboard-based User Password authentication system when booting.

If you do not want to use the fingerprint authentication system for password authentication when booting, and prefer to use the keyboard-based system instead, press the BkSP (backspace) key when the Fingerprint System Boot Authentication screen is displayed. This will switch the password input screen to the keyboard-based one.

How to enable Fingerprint System Boot Authentication

It is necessary to register your fingerprint with the OmniPass application in order to configure Fingerprint System Boot Authentication. Check that the fingerprint is registered before configuring the settings.

1. Click on the System Settings tab in the OmniPass Control Center.

2. Click on PBA Settings.

3. Click on Enroll PBA Authentication Device.

4. Check the Enable System Boot Authentication checkbox.

5. Click on the Next button and after the Congratulations message is

displayed on the screen, click on the Done button to end the PBA Settings.

The modified configuration for Fingerprint System Boot Authentication becomes effective the next time the system is booted up.

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■ It is necessary to register the User Password before using the

Fingerprint System Boot Authentication and its extended function, the Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature. Please use TOSHIBA Password Utility to register the User Password.

■ The Single Touch Boot Feature cannot function if Windows’s secure

logon function (requiring users to press Ctrl + Alt + Del) is set to ON. To use this feature, please disable the secure logon function. Note, however, that disabling the secure logon function might lead to security problems.

■ When Fingerprint System Boot Authentication is configured, a new

24 MB hard disk partition is created to store the configuration information for administration purposes. Please do not delete this partition. If the partition is deleted, Fingerprint System Boot Authentication will not function anymore and the User/BIOS Password as well as any sub-passwords, if elected, including the Hard Disk Drive and Supervisor Passwords will have to be re-entered via the keyboard.

■ If this hard disk partition is deleted by mistake, check that the hard disk

drive has at least 24 MB of empty space, set the Enable System Boot Authentication checkbox from PBA Settings in the OmniPass Control Center to off, end this utility, restart the system and set this

checkbox to on again. Refer to How to Enable Fingerprint System Boot

Authentication Settings. This will restore the hard disk partition storing

the configuration information and allow Fingerprint System Boot Authentication to function again.

■ For systems that used the Fingerprint System Boot Authentication

function before but had their OS reinstalled, please reregister the User Password after first releasing the User Password in the system. Failure to do so will result in Fingerprint System Boot Authentication not functioning properly.

■ When swiping, please do it slowly and at a constant speed. If this does

not improve the authentication rate, please adjust the speed.

■ This function can only be used when booting up the OS from the

built-in hard disk drive.

How to Enable Fingerprint System Boot Authentication Settings

It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the OmniPass application prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprint System Boot Authentication System. Check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings. See Manual for Fingerprint Registration/ Enrollment instructions.

1. Click on the System Settings tab in the OmniPass Control Center.

2. Click on PBA Settings.

3. Click on Enroll PBA Authentication Device.

4. Check the Enable System Boot Authentication checkbox.

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5. Click on the Next button and after the Congratulations message is

displayed on the screen, click on the Done button to end the PBA Settings.

The modified configuration for Fingerprint System Boot Authentication becomes effective the next time the system is booted up.

Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature

General

This is a feature that allows the user to complete the authentication for both the User/BIOS Password (and optionally, the Hard Disk Drive and Supervisor sub-passwords) and logging on to 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 System Boot Authentication and this Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature. Please use 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 Hard Disk Drive and Supervisor sub-passwords) and Windows Logon password.

How to Enable Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature

It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the OmniPass application prior to enabling and configuring the How to Enable Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature. Check that the fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings. See Manual for Fingerprint Registration/Enrollment instructions.

1. Click on the System Settings tab in the OmniPass Control Center.

2. Click on PBA Settings.

3. Click on Enroll PBA Authentication Device.

4. Check the Enable Single Touch Boot Feature checkbox.

5. Click on the Next button and after the Congratulations message is

displayed on the screen, click on the Done button to end the PBA Settings.

The modified configuration for the Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature becomes effective the next time the system is booted up.

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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.

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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.

■ 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

The thumb’s fingerprint has a bigger whirl, which is prone to misalignment and distortions. This will cause difficulty in registration and a drop in the authentication success rate. Always confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl so that it is swiped along the centerline 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 the USB floppy disk drive (optional)

The optional USB floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks and connects to the USB port. Refer to Chapter 2,

The Grand Tour, for more information.

Connecting the USB floppy disk drive

To connect the drive, plug the floppy disk drive’s USB connector into one of the computer’s USB ports.

Make sure the connector is back side up and properly aligned with the socket. Do not try to force the connection, doing so can damage the connecting pins.

USB connector

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USB port

Connecting the USB floppy disk drive

If you connect the USB floppy disk drive after turning on the computer, it will take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive. Do not disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed.

Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive

When you have finished using the USB floppy disk drive, follow the procedures below to disconnect it:

1. Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy disk activity

has stopped.

If you disconnect the USB floppy disk drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the floppy disk or the drive.

2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar.

3. Click USB floppy disk drive device that you want remove.

4. Pull the floppy disk drive’s USB connector out of the computer’s

USB port.

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Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules

This section explains how to change modules in the Ultra Slim Bay. The illustrations show replacement of the optical media drive with the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor. Therefore, the text refers to those modules. However, the procedures are the same for any of the modules: DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, DVD Super Multi drive and HDD adaptor.

To avoid injury, do not put your hand into the Ultra Slim Bay slot.

The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension is preinstalled to support hot swapping under Windows. Refer to Chapter 1, Introduction, for information on using this utility to change modules while the computer’s power is on.

Removing a module

Remove the optical media drive as described below.

1. You can confirm that the disks are not operating with indicators. If all indicators are off, it means that no disks are operating currently.

2. Turn the computer upside down.

Wait for all disk indicators to go out before you turn over the computer and do not lay the computer down gently. Shock can damage the HDD or other components.

3. Remove the screw near the icon securing the Ultra Slim Bay.

4. Make sure the screw in the Ultra Slim Bay lock screw is set in the hole for the unlock position.

5. Slide the Ultra Slim Bay latch to the unlock position.

6. Grasp the optical media drive and slide it out.

The optical media drive and other Ultra Slim Bay modules can become hot with use. Be careful when removing the module.

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Lock screw

Ultra Slim Bay latch

Optical media drive

Removing the optical media drive

Inserting a module

Insert the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor as described below.

1. Insert the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor in the computer as shown below

and press until the ejector clicks.

2. If you want to lock the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor, set the Ultra Slim

Bay lock screw in the hole for the lock position (➁). The lock screw is inserted in the unlock position (➀) at the time of purchasing.

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Lock screw

Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor

Inserting the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor

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Using optical media drives

The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM-based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without an adaptor. 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 and the Ultra Slim Bay indicator glows.

Use the WinDVD application to view DVD-Video discs.

If you have a DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, refer also to the Writing CDs on

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on

DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs.

When the power of the optical media drive is off, pressing the Fn + Tab keys will turn the power of the optical media drive on. Furthermore, it is possible to set it to turn the power of the optical media drive on and eject the tray at the same time.

Loading discs

To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below.

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

Eject button

Pressing the eject button

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

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Pulling the disc tray open

3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray.

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Disc tray

Laser lens

Inserting a CD/DVD

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

■ Do not touch a laser lens and its circumference portion. Doing so could

cause misalignment.

■ Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive. Check the surface of

the disc tray, especially the area behind the front edge of the disc tray, to make sure there are no such objects before closing the drive.

4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into

place. The CD/DVD should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base.

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

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

Closing the CD/DVD disc tray

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Removing discs

To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below.

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

1. To pop the disc tray partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull

the disc tray out until it is fully opened.

When the disc tray pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the CD/DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open.

2. The CD/DVD extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can

hold it. Hold the CD/DVD gently and lift it out.

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Removing a CD/DVD

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

place.

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How to remove CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open

Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off. If the power is off, you can open the disc tray by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button.

Eject hole

Manual release with the eject hole

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

Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive lets you write as well as read CD-ROMs. Observe the precautions in this section to ensure the best performance for writing CDs. For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the

Using optical media drives section.

■ Refer to the Writable discs section in Chapter 2 for details about the

types of writable CD/DVD discs.

■ Do not turn off the power of the optical media drive while the computer

is accessing the drive. If you turn off the power, you may lose data.

■ When the power of the optical media drive is off, the disc tray will not

open even if the eject button is pushed. Use the optical media drive power icon to turn the power of the optical media drive on.

When writing to media using an optical drive, always connect the AC adaptor to a power plug socket. If data is written while powered by the batteries, writing may sometimes fail due to low battery power and data loss may occur.

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Before writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data.

■ We recommend the following manufacturers of CD-R and CD-RW

media. Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

CD-R:

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

Ultra-Speed CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed.

■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW is affected by the quality of the

disc and the way it is used.

■ Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite.

■ 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 at full power. Do not use power-saving features.

■ Do not write while 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 hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance hard

disk drive access speeds. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.

■ Write from the computer’s hard disk drive to the CD. Do not try to write

from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

■ Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow! has not been

confirmed. Therefore, operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.

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When writing or rewriting

Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW.

■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media. Do not

use cut-and-paste as the original data will be lost if there is a write error.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions:

■ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

■ Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a

mouse or Touch Pad, 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, ExpressCard, USB devices, external monitor, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

■ Open the optical media drive.

■ Remove the optical media drive from the Ultra Slim Bay.

■ If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting

errors may occur.

■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to

vibration such as airplanes, trains or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand.

■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

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 following applications for writing are provided: RecordNow!, and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions, and InterVideo’s WinDVD Creator Platinum.

■ Refer to the Writable discs section in Chapter 2 for details about the

types of writable CD/DVD discs.

■ Do not turn off the power of the optical media drive while the computer

is accessing the drive. If you turn off the power, you may lose data.

■ When the power of the optical media drive is off, the disc tray will not

open even if the eject button is pushed. Use the optical media drive power icon to turn the power of the optical media drive on.

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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.

Disclaimer

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.

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.

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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.

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DVD+R:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD+R DL:

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

Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8 speed (DVD-R, DVD+R), 4 speed (DVD-RW, DVD+RW), 5 speed (DVD-RAM).

■ 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.

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■ 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.

■ 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 RecordNow! 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, ExpressCard, USB devices, external monitor, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

■ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.

■ Open the optical media drive.

■ Remove the optical media drive from the Ultra Slim Bay.

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■ 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 open the DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW or DVD Super Multi drive tray.

■ 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.

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow!:

■ DVD-Video cannot be created using RecordNow!.

■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using RecordNow!.

■ You cannot use RecordNow!’s “Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player”

function to record music to the DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs.

■ Do not use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow! to copy

DVD-Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.

■ DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the “Exact Copy” function of

RecordNow!.

■ You cannot back up a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-RW or

DVD+R/+RW using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!.

■ You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R/-RW or

DVD+R/+RW to CD-R/RW using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!.

■ RecordNow! cannot record in packet format.

■ You might not be able to use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!

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.

■ RecordNow! 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.

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■ 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.

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. Click the Options button ( ) on the RecordNow! Console to open

the Options panels.

2. Select the Data in the left-side menu.

3. Mark the Verify data written to the disc after burning check box in the

Data Options.

Click the OK button.

DLA for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use DLA:

■ 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.

■ DLA does not support formatting and writing to a DVD-RAM disc - these

functions are performed by DVD-RAM Driver Software. Even if the DLA Format menu appears when inserting a DVD-RAM disc and rightclicking the drive icon in Windows Explorer, you should use the “DVDForm” command to format this disc. You can run “DVDForm” by clicking the Start button on the taskbar to display the Start menu 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 DLA. Similarly, do not use any discs that have been formatted with DLA with any packet writing software other than DLA. 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 any setup files for an application to a disc formatted by

DLA, and attempting to start Setup from this disc, an error may occur. In this case, please copy the files to your hard disk and then run Setup 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 its playback sound appears choppy - in this instance please follow the instructions below:

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.

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 to a 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-Video, 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 the DVD.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions:

■ Operate the computer for any other function, including using a

mouse or Touch Pad 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.

■ Open the optical media drive.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the

following: PC card, SD card, ExpressCard, USB devices, external monitor, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

■ Please verify your disc after recording important data.

■ DVD-R/+R/-RW discs cannot be written in VR format.

■ WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD-Audio, VideoCD or miniDVD

format.

■ WinDVD Creator can write DVD-RAM/+RW in VR format, but the

disc may only play on your computer.

■ When writing to a DVD disc, WinDVD Creator requires 2GB or more

of disk space for 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

1. Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect them

2. Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy

3. Always handle floppy disks with care, to prevent the loss of stored data.

4. Never use a pencil for writing on a floppy disk label. Pencil lead dust

5. Never put a floppy disk in a location where water or other liquid may

6. Data may be lost if the floppy disk is twisted; bent; or exposed to direct

7. Do not place heavy objects on your 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.

and keep them clean. If a floppy disk is dirty, do not use cleaning fluid. Clean it with a soft damp cloth.

disk. You could permanently damage it and lose 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.

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.

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.

sunlight, extreme heat or cold.

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8. Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your floppy disks. Foreign particles inside the floppy disk’s jacket can damage the magnetic surface.

9. Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disks. Keep your floppy disks away from speakers, radios, television sets and other sources of magnetic fields.

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.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

General Precautions

Table of Contents

Preface

Equipment checklist

Features

Special features

Utilities

Options

Front with the display closed

Left side

Right side

Back side

Underside

Front with the display open

System indicators

Keyboard indicators

USB floppy disk drive (optional)

Optical media drives

AC adaptor

Setting up your work space

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

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

Using the Fingerprint Sensor

Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional)

Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules

Using optical media drives

Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive

Media care

Sound system