Setting up your computer

Important information on your computers cooling fan
Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following: Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Read the Provide adequate ventilation section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer.
The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including Setting up your software on page 41 before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards.
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See Connecting to a power source on page 43.
Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.

Setting up your software

When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices.

Your computer came with its battery already installed. Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows green. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computers Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.
Using the computer for the first time
Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it.
Opening the display panel
Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. Slide the display latch to the right. Gently raise the panel. Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle.
(Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel
When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel.
To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.
Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power.

It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the real-time clock.
Monitoring main battery power
The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored.
The computers main battery light gives you an indication of the main batterys current charge. The following also applies to the secondary battery (available on certain models) if installed. Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected). Glows green when the main battery is fully charged. Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor. If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See Changing the main battery on page 103 for information on replacing the main battery.
HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( light ( ). ) with the on/off
When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows operating system Sleep command).

Power button

System Indicator Lights
AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light *Available on certain models Bridge media adapter slot light*
(Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations
Determining remaining battery power
Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the batterys remaining capacity and perform its calculations.
Highlight the power icon in the Notification Area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. With repeated discharges and recharges, the batterys capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery.

Removing an ExpressCard

1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal, a message will tell you to try again later. If the card can be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware. Locate the ExpressCard eject button. Press the ExpressCard eject button once to pop it out slightly, and push it in to remove the ExpressCard. The ExpressCard ejects slightly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCard and slide it out of the slot.
(Sample Illustration) Removing an ExpressCard
(Available on certain models) The Bridge Media Adapter slot (available on certain models) supports the use of Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Secure Digital (SD), MMC (MultiMediaCard), or xD-Picture Card media. These media can be used with a variety of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media. For a complete list of supported media, visit Toshibas Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.
Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows operating system.

Inserting memory media

The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place.
(Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data.

Removing memory media

1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal, a message will tell you to try again later. If the media can be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware. 2 Gently press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly.

Deleting a user password

To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. Click Not Registered. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the user password.
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer. Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help.
The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect & Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab.
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the device. Click the + (plus) and - (minus) symbols to expand and collapse the categories. Click Start Diagnostics when you are ready to begin the tests.

Mouse Utility

The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. To access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears.
(Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories: Buttons Pointers Pointer options Wheel Hardware Device Settings
You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device. 2 Adjust the settings as desired, then click OK.

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system. To access it: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears.

To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility:
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen Select the desired option(s). Click OK.

TOSHIBA Button Support

The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected.
To zoom in, hold down the Fn key and press 2; to zoom out, hold down the Fn key and press 1. For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility, right-click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help.
(Available on certain models) TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the Mute and Media buttons. These buttons are located on the system control panel directly above the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears.
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 4 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is to be customized. Make the desired selections. Click Close.
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
This utility can slow the speed of your optical drive to make it run more quietly. You can use this utility to make listening to music CDs more enjoyable.
When you change the optical drive to Silence mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows session. If you shut down, restart, log off, or resume from Hibernation, the setting will revert back to Normal speed. The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed.
(Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. Click Silence Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music or audio files on a CD. Click Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data.

TOSHIBA Accessibility

The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function.
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 4 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. Put a check mark next to the desired option. Click OK.

ConfigFree

All references to Bluetooth in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth is available on your system.

The Windows operating system is not working
Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer model. The computer may not be able to start from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in the DC-IN socket. The labels on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for each device. The voltage level must match exactly. The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer.
Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. For example: The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. The operating system takes a long time to start. The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. The screen does not look right.
Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem.
Using Startup options to fix problems
If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change your systems configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: Restart your computer. Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading. The Windows Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options: Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable low-resolution video (640x480) Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) Directory Services Restore Mode Debugging Mode Disable automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows normally
When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. See your Windows documentation for further explanation.
If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode.

Internet problems

My Internet connection is very slow.
Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: network speed, network conditions, time of day (when everyone else is surfing, your access can be slow) and popularity of the sites you are trying to access. If accessing a particular site is very slow, try later.

Keyboard problems

If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself.
You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages.
The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer. Try using a different make of keyboard.
Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard.
You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on. Using the computers TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. The computer will restart and recognize the device.

Display problems

Here are some typical display problems and their solutions:

The screen is blank.

Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is registered, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: Check that the monitor is turned on. Check that the monitors power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen.
The screen does not look right.
You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the colors for the screen. Click Display settings to choose the screen resolution.

Read the users guides.

It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the users guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase. Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self-help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals.
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system
The Windows operating system offers some easy-to-use features for backing up your Windows settings and your datadocuments and other important files. Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your valuable data from loss.
Saving system configuration with Restore Points
The System Restore feature of the Windows operating system quickly creates Restore Pointssnapshots of your Windows operating system configurationand saves them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock, restoring the Windows operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation. This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. It is also easy to undo a Restore Point selection, if you change your mind. Follow these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility: Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. Click open System Protection. The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create.
In the input field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as Before installing Brand X Accounting app. Then click Create. The Windows operating system creates the Restore Point, automatically stamps it with the current date and time, and displays a message that the restore point was successfully created. Click OK.
Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point. To do this: 3 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. Click Next. A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the timestamp and description of each Restore Point. This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create. Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows operating system. Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed. Select the Restore Point you want to use, and then click Next. The utility displays the timestamp and description of the selected Restore Point. Verify that the Restore Point you selected is the correct one. If it is not, click Back to return to step 4. Close all programs and save all open files. Click Finish, and then Yes to begin the system restore. Your Windows operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created, and then the computer will be automatically restarted.

stacked Card

(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display 2 Click the stacked card on the far right of the display. The Application Cards are hidden under this card. The Application Cards appear, and the Hot Key Cards are stacked under the Card on the far left.
(Sample Image) Application Card display Click the Card for the application Card to appear. Click the full-size Card to launch the application.

Card Case

The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards appear in the Application Card display (see Using the Application Cards on page 181). To use the Card Case: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Settings for Flash Cards.
(Sample Image) Enabling and Disabling Application Cards 2 Click the Open cards case button.

Hot key functions

The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent) in the bottom row are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards. To enable a card, drag it from the top row to the bottom row. To disable the card, drag it from the bottom row to the top row. To close the Card Case, click the icon in the top corner of the screen.
Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key. This section lists the available hot key functions.

Volume Mute

This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones.

or Fn +

Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options:
(Sample Image) Volume Mute options To enable mute, select To disable mute, select.

Lock (Instant security)

This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options:
(Sample Image) Security options To enable lock, select To cancel, select.
The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer.

Power plan

This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans:
(Sample Image) Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans, then select the desired power plan.
This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 70.
(Sample Image) Sleep options To enable Sleep mode, select To cancel, select.
This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 67. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options:
(Sample Image) Hibernation options To enable Hibernation mode, select To cancel, select.

Output (Display switch)

This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the poweron display options (only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Extended Display Mode).
The display modes are: LCDInternal display only LCD + CRTInternal display and external monitor simultaneously CRTExternal monitor only LCD + CRT Multi MonitorInternal display and external monitor, with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended desktop SwapSwitch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop
To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options:
(Sample Image) Display mode options
Cycle through the display modes, then select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models.
Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in Display and TV). In extended desktop mode, the image is split into two sides, one side per display device. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display.

desktop creating new icon 111 major features 111 desktop exploration 110 desktop icons 111 Device Manager 153 checking properties 153 devices keyboard 60 mouse 60 Disk Defragmenter 159 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 160 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 159 running slow 159 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 160 cannot read a diskette 160 connecting 61 external, connecting 61
external display, adjusting 59 FAT (File Allocation Table) 159 file extensions 82 file, backing up 76 files backing up 83 printing 82 restoring 84 saving 81 Fn keys 77 function keys 78
hardware conflicts 152 resolving 153 headphones using 119 Help and Support Windows operating system 152 Hibernation mode 63 configuring 67 starting again from 69 hot key display brightness 188 Hibernation mode 186 keyboard overlays 192 Lock (Instant security) 183 Output (Display switch) 187 power plan 184 Sleep mode 185 volume mute 182 Zoom (Display resolution) 191 zooming 192 Hot Key Cards 178 Hot key functions 182 hot key power plan 102 http 116
moving to desktop 111 recycle bin 111 safety 35 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 48, 49, 52, 53, 155 mouse 60 instant passwords, using 130 Internet bookmarked site not found 151 connecting to 117 features 117 slow connection 151 surfing 117 uploading and downloading files 118 URL address not found 151 using 116 Internet Service Providers 116 ISPs 116

jack RJ-11 115

keyboard character keys 77 function keys 78 hot keys 192 not working 148 special Windows keys 78 troubleshooting 156 using 77 keyboard, external 60

lock computer, using 74

icon 111 desktop 111

main battery

removing 103 memory adding 48, 49, 52, 53, 155 problem solving 154 removing memory module slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 55 memory module slot 51 microphone 118 modem connecting to telephone line 114 problem solving 165 monitor 58 connecting 58 not working 157 mouse installing 60 mouse utility 135

other documentation 36

password deleting a supervisor 132 disabling a user 133 setting a user 132 supervisor set up 131 types 130 passwords instant, using 130 setting 130 port RGB 58 power computer will not start 147 connecting cable to AC adaptor 44 cord/cable connectors 193 energy-saving features 92 problem solving 155 turning on 47 power button 48 power plan hot key 102 power plans 101 power source 43 connecting 44 powering down using Hibernation 67 using Shut Down 65 using Sleep 70 precautions 38 primary button 57 printer connecting 60 problem solving 164 printing a file 82 problem solving AC power 155 accessing disk drives 148
network accessing 114 Connect to the Internet 114 networking wireless 113 Notification Area 112

Opening the display panel 46 optical disc positioning 87 optical discs handling 87 inserting 86 removing 90 optical drive problems 160 troubleshooting 160 using 84 optical media recording 89
battery charge does not last 156 battery not charging 155 cannot insert diskette in drive 160 cannot read a diskette 160 changing display properties 158 checking device properties 153 computer hangs when ExpressCard inserted 163 computer will not power up 147 contacting Toshiba 174, 175 corrupted/damaged data files 160 Device Manager 153 disk drive is slow 159 display is blank 157 ExpressCard 162 checklist 162 error occurs 164 hot swapping fails 163 not recognized 163 slot appears dead 162 external display not working 158 external monitor 157 faulty memory 154 hardware conflict 152 high-pitched noise 162 Internet bookmarked site not found 151 Internet connection is slow 151 keyboard not responding 148 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 159 modem not receiving or transmitting 165 no sound 161 non-system disk or disk error 149 power and batteries 155 printer 164 program not responding 146 program not working properly 160
screen does not look right/flickers 157 Startup options 150 URL address not found 151 warning resume failure 148 Windows operating system not working 150 program, starting 78 programs not running correctly 160 projector 58 connecting 58
real-time clock (RTC) battery 94 recording sounds 118 recording sounds 118 recycle bin icon 111 registering computer 42 removing main battery 103 RJ-11 jack 115 running the computer on battery power 93
safety computer 109 disposing of batteries 108 icons 35 precautions 38 saving files 81 screen blank 157 does not look normal/flickers 157 secondary button 57 set up communications 113 setting up adding memory 48 computer 41, 50 work environment 37 setting up a connection 114
Sleep mode 64 hot key 185 starting again from 73 sound problem solving 161 sounds recording 118 speakers using external 119 start button 112 Start Search field 80 starting a program 78 Start Search field 80 Windows Explorer 79 Windows Start menu 79 starting up the computer from Shut down 67 from Sleep 73 Startup menu problem solving 150 supervisor password, deleting 132 supervisor password, set up 131
turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 47
user password, disabling 133 user password, setting 132 using 118 using a file extension 82 Utilities 124
video projector adjusting display 59
warranty limited warranty 36 Web 116 Web Camera 120 Web sites 175 Wi-Fi wireless networking 113 Windows Media Player 88 Windows Explorer 79 Windows operating system Help and Support 152 problem solving 150 Windows operating system desktop 110 Windows Start menu 79 wireless networking 113 Wizards Connect to the Internet 114 World Wide Web 116 www 116
Taskbar 112 telephone line connecting to modem 114 television adjusting display 59 Toshiba registering computer 42 worldwide offices 176 TOSHIBA Assist 125 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 136 Toshiba online resources 91 traveling tips 109 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 168 external keyboard 156 keyboard 156 optical drive 160

Chapter 3

Getting Started
Connecting the AC adaptor. Opening the display. Turning on the power. Starting up for the first time. Turning off the power. Restarting the computer. System Recovery Options. Restoring the pre-installed Software. 3-2 3-3 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-7 3-7 3-8

Chapter 4

Operating Basics
Using the touchpad.4-1 Using optical disc drives.4-2 Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to enjoy HD DVDs (preinstalled with some models).4-7 Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER.4-10 Using the computer in place of a HD DVD Player.4-15 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi ( R DL) drive/ HD DVD-ROM drive.4-17 Important message (DVD Super Multi ( R DL) drive/ HD DVD-ROM drive).4-17 TOSHIBA Disc Creator.4-21 Video.4-22 Media care.4-25 Using the web camera.4-25 Modem.4-27 Wireless communications.4-30 LAN.4-32 Cleaning the computer.4-33 Moving the computer.4-33 Heat dispersal.4-34

Chapter 5

The Keyboard
Typewriter keys.5-1 Function keys: F1 F9.5-2 Soft keys: FN key combinations.5-2 Windows special keys.5-4 Generating ASCII characters.5-5

Chapter 6

Power and Power-up Modes
Power conditions.6-1 Power indicators.6-2 Battery types.6-3 Real Time Clock battery.6-4 Care and use of the battery pack.6-5 Replacing the battery pack.6-11 Starting the computer by password.6-13 Power-up modes.6-13

Chapter 7

HW Setup and Passwords

HW Setup.7-1

Chapter 8

Optional Devices

ExpressCard.8-2 Multiple digital media card slot.8-3 Memory expansion.8-6 Additional battery pack (6 Cell and 9 Cell).8-9 Additional AC adaptor.8-9
USB FDD Kit. 8-9 External monitor. 8-9 HDMI. 8-10 Security lock. 8-11

Chapter 9

Troubleshooting
Problem solving process. 9-1 Hardware and system checklist. 9-3 TOSHIBA support. 9-17

Chapter 10

Disclaimers
CPU. Memory (main system). Battery life. HDD drive capacity. LCD. Graphics Processor Unit (GPU). Wireless LAN. Non-applicable icons. Copy protection. Images. LCD brightness and eye strain. 10-1 10-2 10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3 10-3 10-3 10-4 10-4 10-4
Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E
Specifications Display Controller and Modes Wireless LAN AC Power Cord and Connectors If your computer is stolen Glossary Index

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA L350/L350D computer. This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA L350/ L350D 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 youre new to portable computing, first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computers features, components and accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer. If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to read the Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords, If you are going to install ExpressCards or connect external devices such as a printer, be sure to read Chapter 8,Optional Devices.

Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computers components or otherwise cause it to malfunction.

ExpressCard overheating

Some ExpressCards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in question. In addition, you should also be careful when you remove an ExpressCard that has been used for a long time.

Mobile phones

Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way, but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use.
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Be sure to read it before using the computer.
This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computers 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 packaging materials for future use.

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items: TOSHIBA L350/L350D Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord

Software

Microsoft Windows Vista
The following software is preinstalled: Microsoft Windows Vista Ulead DVD MusicFactory for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER (Is preinstalled with some models) TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER (Is preinstalled with HD DVD-ROM drive model) TOSHIBA Value Added Package TOSHIBA Face Recognition(Is preinstalled with some models) TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA HW Setup utility TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Disc Creator Online Manual

Display screen Function buttons* Stereo speaker (right)

Power button

Stereo speaker (left)
Touch pad System indicators
Touch pad control buttons
*Provided with some models
Figure 2-6 The front with the display open

Display screen

The full-color LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics. The computers LCD is 17" WXGA+, 1440 horizontal pixels x 900 vertical pixels. The computer has a Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) display. Refer to Appendix B. When the computer operates on power through the AC adaptor, the display screens image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power. The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power. The speaker emits sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system.

Stereo speaker

Touch pad
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and doubleclicking. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

System indicators

Five LEDs allow you to monitor the DC IN, power status, main battery, disk and multiple digital media card. Details are in the system indicators section. Six buttons allow you to manage audio/video, run applications and access utilities. Details are in the Function button section.(Provided with some models) Press the power button to turn the computers power on and off. The power button LED indicates the status. Record/Send still or video images with this integrated web camera. (Provided with some models) The web camera indicator glows blue when the web camera software is used. (Provided with some models) Record monaural sounds into your applications. (Provided with some models)

Function buttons

Web camera

Web camera LED

Built-in microphone
Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.

Function Buttons

Six buttons are provided with some models.
Available for use: Mute, CD/DVD/HD DVD, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, Next. These buttons allow you to manage audio/video, run applications and access utilities. Refer to the Function Buttons section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details. Mute button Press this button to turn off the sound.

Optical disc drives

A DVD Super Multi ( R DL) drive or HD DVD-ROM drive is configured in your computer. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD/HD DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.

About the HD DVD

This section describes the features, use of HD DVD and HD DVD Media.

Summary

HD DVD allows users to enjoy video, concerts and other packaged content by taking advantage of its large amount of storage space and high-quality audio and video. HD DVD also allows for the storage of long video when combined with the latest video compression technologies. The storage capacity and data transfer rate of HD DVD is superior to standard DVD, with two types of playback-only discs in single-sided singlelayer 15GB and single-sided dual-layer 30GB (Gigabyte) formats. Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be playable on the computer. When inserting an unfinalized DVD-R DL disc into the computer, Windows Vista may automatically finalize the disc and prevent further writing.

Notes on use

Because HD DVD is a new format there is a possibility of new features being added at a later date. As such, it is important that the purchaser understands that software and other updates may be necessary after purchase. Please be sure to complete user registration in order to receive timely product updates. This product can play existing DVD and CD formats, however, playback may not be possible with some software. This product cannot play Blu-ray DISC format software. HD DVD is a new standard which makes use of new technologies. As such, there is a possibility of problems occurring related to connection, compatibility or operation with some discs and other digital devices. The HD DVD-ROM logo signifies that this drive complies with the HD DVD physical standard, and does not signify compliance with the HD DVD Video standard. This device does not support advanced features of the HD DVD Video standard as defined by the DVD Forum, including picture-in-picture and network dowload features. Screen movement may not be smooth, and performance may be lowered with some HD DVD content. Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping, audio skipping or decrease in computer performance. Viewing of HD DVD content on an external display requires a HDCP capable HDMI or DVI input on the external display. Make sure to connect the computers AC adaptor when playing a HD DVD. CPU power is concentrated on HD DVD playback when playing a HD DVD, so make sure to exit all other applications. Dolby Digital audio enhancements are only supported by Microsoft Windows operating system. Content with high sample rates of 48kHz or more are downsampled when output through either the built-in speakers or headphone jack. This device supports AACS (Advanced Access Content System) next generation copy protection technology. Renewal of the AACS key integrated into this device is required for uninterrupted enjoyment of HD DVD. An Internet connection is required when renewing the key. For more information on AACS keys, visit the AACS website (www.aacsla.com/home).

Restoring the pre-installed software from the bundled Product Recovery DVD-ROM (optional)
If the pre-installed files are damaged, use the Product Recovery DVD-ROM to restore them. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below. When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN + ESC key, be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details. 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 into the optical disc drive and turn off the computers power. 2. While holding down F12 key on the keyboard, turn on your computer. When the TOSHIBA logo screen appears, release the F12 key. 3. Use the cursor keys to select the CD-ROM icon from the menu. Please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup & BIOS Setup for further information. 4. A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on-screen instructions. 5. If your computer came with additional software installed, this software can not be recovered from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM. Re-install these applications (e.g. Works Suite, Games, etc.) separately from other media.
This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the touchpad, optical disc drives, Audio/Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, the internal modem, wireless communication and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer, and CD/DVD/HD DVDs.

Using the touchpad

To use the touchpad, simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go. Two buttons below the touchpad 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 touchpad to perform functions similar to those of the left button on a standard mouse. Click: Tap the touchpad once. Double-click: Tap twice Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move. Leave your finger on the touchpad after the second tap and move the material.

Touchpad

Touchpad control buttons
Figure 4-1 Touchpad and touchpad control buttons Users Manual 4-1
Using optical disc drives
Operation is the same for all optical disc drives. The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD/HD DVDs-based programs. You can run CD/DVD/HD DVDs without an adaptor. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD/HD DVDs, an indicator on the drive glows. Use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER application to view DVD-Video discs.(DVD Super Multi ( R DL) drive model) Use the TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER application to view DVD-Video discs or HD DVD-Video discs.(HD DVD-ROM model) If you have a DVD Super Multi ( R DL) drive, refer also to theWriting CD/ DVDs on DVD Super Multi ( R DL) drive/HD DVD-ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CD/DVDs.

Loading discs

To load CD/DVD/HD DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures. 1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer slightly.

Eject button

Figure 4-2 Pressing the eject button
b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the drives power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer 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 Diameter 1.0 mm
Figure 4-3 Manual release with the eject hole
2. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened.
Figure 4-4 Pulling the drawer open
3. Lay the CD/DVD/HD DVD, label side up, in the drawer.
Figure 4-5 Inserting a CD/DVD/HD DVD
When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD/DVD/HD DVD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD/DVD/HD DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray. After seating the CD/DVD/HD DVD, however, make sure it lies flat, as shown in above figure. Do not touch the laser lens. Doing so could cause misalignment. Do not keep foreign matter from entering the drive. Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris before closing the drive. 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD/HD DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD/HD DVD should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base.
5. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. If the CD/DVD/HD DVD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed, the CD/DVD/HD DVD might be damaged. Also, the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button.
Figure 4-6 Closing the drawer

Removing discs

To remove the CD/DVD/HD DVD, follow the steps below and refer to below figure. Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive. Wait for the optical disc drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer. Also, if the CD/DVD/HD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer, wait for it to stop before you remove it. 1. To pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened. When the drawer pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the CD/DVD/HD DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open. Turn off the power before you use the eject hole. If the CD/DVD/HD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer, the CD/DVD/HD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury.

Help Settings Maximize Exit

Display area Minimize

TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control window
Figure 4-10 TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER windows

Display Area

Displays video. Double click on the Display Area to toggle full screen display mode on and off. Click the Display Area to display the Control window when it isnt displayed. Maximizes the window of TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER.

Maximize

Settings Help Minimize Exit TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control window
Displays the Settings screen. Opens help. Minimizes the window of TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER. Closes TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER. The buttons on the panel are used to control playback of HD DVD-Video discs. Click the Display Area to display the Control window when it is hidden. Please refer to the following TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control window section for more information.
Open TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER HELP
TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER features and instructions are also explained in detail in TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER Help. Click the Help button( PLAYER Help. ) in the Display Area to open TOSHIBA HD DVD
The following are the main buttons used when playing HD DVD-Video. Please refer to Help for details on each button. Buttons may not be able to be used on some titles, even if the button is displayed.
Counter Exit Always on top

Current position

Volume control Mute
Multi audio channel output
Figure 4-11 TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control window (1)

Counter Always on top

Displays play time, title number and chapter number during disc playback. Sets the control window as always on top, so that it is not hidden by other windows or full screen display.
Exit Current position Volume control Mute
Closes TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER. Displays the current position within the title on the bar icon. Adjusts the volume to the level selected by dragging the slider bar. Mutes the sound when clicked. Clicking when the sound is muted returns the volume to the previous level. Switches between available multi audio channel, during playback of a DVD-VR. This function can be used during playback of a DVD-VR only.
Slow motion One-touch skip One-touch replay
Eject Previous chapter Next chapter

Stop Fast rewind Play

Pause Fast forward
Figure 4-12 TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control window (2)
Eject Previous chapter Next chapter Stop Fast rewind Play Fast forward Pause One-touch replay
Opens the disc tray. Jumps to the previous chapter. Jumps to the next chapter. Stops a HD DVD currently being run. Fast rewinds a HD DVD currently being run. Plays a HD DVD. Fast forwards a HD DVD currently being run. Temporally stops a HD DVD currently being run. Rewinds by a specified amount of time and continues playback from that position.

Lock: Pressing FN + F1 enters Lock computer mode. To restore your desktop, you need to log on again.
Power plan: Pressing FN + F2 changes the power settings.
Sleep: Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to sleep mode.
Hibernate: Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to hibernation mode.
Output: Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display device.
Brightness down: Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computers display panel brightness in individual steps.
Brightness up: Pressing FN + F7 increases the computers display panel brightness in individual steps.
Wireless: Pressing FN + F8 switches the active wireless devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on.
If your wireless communication device is not installed, a dialog box will not appear. Touchpad: Pressing FN + F9 enables or disables the touchpad function.
Zoom: Pressing FN + SPACE changes the display resolution.
TOSHIBA zooming utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows.
TOSHIBA zooming utility (enlarge): Pressing FN + 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows.

FN sticky key

You can use the Toshiba Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky, that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an F number key. To start the Toshiba Accessibility Utility, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> Accessibility.

Windows special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows: one activates the Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Windows Start menu.
This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button.
Generating ASCII characters
Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation. But, you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes. With the overlay on: 1. Hold down ALT. 2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code. 3. Release ALT, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen. With the overlay off: 1. Hold ALT + FN. 2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code. 3. Release ALT + FN, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen.
The computers power resources include the AC adaptor and an internal battery. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and power-up modes.

Power conditions

The computers operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions: whether an AC adaptor is connected, whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery.
Power on AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Battery partially charged or no charge Operates LED: Battery Green DC IN Green Operates Quick Charge LED: Battery Orange DC IN Green Operates No charge LED: Battery off DC IN Green

Battery types

The computer has two different types of batteries: Battery 6 cell or 9 cell depending on the models Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

Battery

When the AC power cord is not connected, the computers main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as the battery. You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source. The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements. The battery recharges the RTC batteries. The battery maintains the state of the computer when you enable hibernation and sleep.
When the computer is powered off in hibernation and sleep mode, and the AC adaptor is not connected, the battery pack supply power to maintain data and programs in memory. If the battery pack is completely discharged, hibernation and sleep do not function and the computer loses all data in memory. The following message appears when you turn on the power:
The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail occurred.<F1> contiune
To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, more than a month, the battery may fail to retain a charge. It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the Battery LED may not indicate a low-battery condition.

Real Time Clock battery

The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar. It also maintains the system configuration. If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. The following message appears when you turn on the power:
The computers RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative. The battery can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations
Care and use of the battery pack
The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance.

Safety precautions

Mishandling of batteries can cause death, serious injury or property damage. Carefully observe the following advisories: Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, Which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions. Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, Which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions. Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, Which if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage. Note: Provides important information.

LCD panel

Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computers setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords, for more information. Problem No display Procedure Press hot keys FN + F5 to change the display priority, to make sure it is not set for an external monitor.
Markings appear on the They might have come from contact with the LCD screen. keyboard or touchpad. Try wiping the LCD gently with a clean dry cloth. If markings remain, use LCD cleaner. Be sure to let the LCD dry before closing it. Problems above remain Refer to your softwares documentation to unresolved or other determine if the software is causing the difficulty. problems occur Contact your dealer if the problems continue.

Hard disk drive

Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Procedure Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD/DVD/HD DVD is in the optical disc drive. Remove any diskette and/or CD/DVD/HD DVD and check Boot priority. Refer to Chapter 7, Boot Priority section. There may be a problem with your operating system files. Refer to your OS documentation. Slow performance Your files may be fragmented. Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk. Refer to your OS documentation or online HELP for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter. As a last resort, reformat the hard disk. Then, reload the operating system and other files. If problems persist, contact your dealer.
DVD Super Multi( R DL) drive
For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Problem You cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Procedure Make sure the drives drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It should lie flat with the label facing up. A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD or DVD. Make sure there is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object. Check whether the DVD is dirty. If it is, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner. See the Media care section in Chapter 4, for details on cleaning.

Problem

Procedure
Some CD/DVDs run The software or hardware configuration may be correctly, but others do causing a problem. Make sure the hardware not configuration matches your softwares needs. Check the CD/DVDs documentation. Check the type of CD/DVD you are using. Refer to Chapter 1, Introduction, for more information. Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the drive. Region codes are listed in the Optical disc drives section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour,. Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the following precautions: Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording. Do not run or start other software during writing. Do not jar the computer during writing. Do not connect/disconnect external devices or install/remove internal cards during writing. If problems persist, contact your dealer.

Video modes

The computer supports video modes defined in the table below. If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table, select a mode based on, resolution, number of colors and refresh rates.

Video Modes

CRT Display Resolution 800*600
Color Depth (bpp) 16bpp 32bpp
Refresh Rate (Hz) 60, 75, 85 60, 75, 85 60, 75, 85 60, 75, 60 60, 75, 85 60, 75, 85 60, 75, 85 60, 75, 85 60, 75 60, 60

1024*768

16bpp 32bpp

1280*8001

1280*1024

1600*1200

1920*1440

2048*1536

1. Only for Intel/LCD panel *Only External Monitor can perform change of Refresh Rate (Hz).
Some display modes might not be supported depending on the external monitor which you use. If you are running some applications ( for example a 3D application or video playback and so on), you may see some disturbance, flickering or frame dropping on your screen. If that occurs,adjust the resolution of the display, lowering it until the screen is displayed properly. You could also disable Windows Aero to help correct this situation.

Appendix C

This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a minimum of parameters.

Card specifications

Form Factor Compatibility Mini Card IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANs Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Microsoft Windows Networking
Network Operating System Media Access Protocol Data Rate
CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with Acknowledgment (ACK) 54/48/36/24/18/9/6 Mb/s (Revision A and G) 11/5.5/2/1 Mb/s (Revision B)

Radio characteristics

Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to: Country/region where the product was purchased Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment. Refer to the sheet Information to the User for regulatory information that may apply in your country/region.

icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel. In Windows, an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate. i.LINK (IEEE1394): This port enables high-speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras. input: The data or instructions you provide to a computer, communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. The data sent (or output) by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer. instruction: Statements or commands that specify how to perform a particular task. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another. 2) To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information. 3) The point of contact between user, the computer, and the program, for example, the keyboard or a menu. interrupt request: A signal that gives a component access to the processor. I/O: Input/output. Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer. I/O devices: Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it.

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IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps.
jumper: A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit.
K: Taken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; often used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10th power. See also byte and kilobyte. KB: See kilobyte. keyboard: An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer. For each key, the transmitted code is, in turn, representative of the (ASCII) character marked on the key. kilobyte (KB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes. See also byte and megabyte.
level 2 cache: See cache. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material. The viewing-side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass. Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crystal. LSI: Large Scale Integration. 1) A technology that allows the inclusion of up to 100,000 simple logic gates on a single chip. 2) An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration.

main board: See motherboard. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. See also kilobyte. megahertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second. See also hertz. menu: A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen. Also called a screen. microprocessor: A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions. Also called the central processing unit (CPU), one of the main parts of the computer.

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mode: A method of operation, for example, the Boot Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. modem: Derived from modulator/demodulator, a device that converts (modulates) digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data (demodulates) to digital format where received. monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images. See also CRT. motherboard: A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment. It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processors basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions. Sometimes called a main board.
non-system disk: A formatted floppy diskette you can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer. See system disk. nonvolatile memory: Memory, usually read-only (ROM), that is capable of permanently storing information. Turning the computers power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory. numeric keypad overlay: A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry, or to control cursor and page movement.
OCR: Optical Character Recognition (reader). A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device. online state: A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data. operating system: A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer. Operating system functions include interpreting programs, creating data files, and controlling the transmission and receipt (input/output) of data to and from memory and peripheral devices. output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data. 1) printed on paper, 2) displayed at a terminal, 3) sent through the serial port of internal modem, or 4) stored on some magnetic media.
PAL: PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is the dominant video and broadcasting standard in Europe.

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parity: 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values (integers) both of which are either on or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial communications, an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd. Parity can be set to none, odd, or even. password: A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user. The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user and supervisor. pel: The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software. Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels. See pixel. peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bit bus. peripheral device: An I/O device that is external to the central processor and/or main memory such as a printer or a mouse. Pritel: Pritel is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that allows images and high-quality stereo sound (including Dolby Pro-Logic sound formats) to be sent from one audio-visual device to another. It is also known as a SCART connector or Euro connector. pixel: A picture element. The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer. Also called a pel. plug and play: A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer. port: The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers. Power Option Utility: A TOSHIBA utility that allows you to set the parameters for various power-saving functions. printed circuit board (PCB): A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached. The board itself is typically flat and rectangular, and constructed of fiberglass, to form the attachment surface. program: A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result. See also application. prompt: A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you.