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User’s Manual

3-9

Hardware, Utilities and Options

TOSHIBA Assist

TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that 

provides access to specific tools, utilities and 

applications that make the use and configuration 

of the computer easier.

TOSHIBA ConfigFree

TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that 

improve the ease and control of communication 

devices and network connections, help in the 

identification of communication problems and 

allow the creation of profiles if you need to switch 

between different locations and communication 

networks. To access this utility, click 

Start

 

 

All 

Programs

 

 

TOSHIBA

 

 

Network & 

Connectivity

 

 

ConfigFree

.

TOSHIBA Disc 

Creator

You can create CDs and DVDs in a number of 

formats including audio CDs that can be played 

on a standard CD player, and data CDs/DVDs 

which can store copies of the files and folders on 

your computer's hard disk drive. This software 

can be used on models with a DVD Super Multi 

drive.
To start this utility, click 

Start

 

 

All Programs

 

 

TOSHIBA

 

 

Media & Entertainment

 

 

Disc 

Creator

.

TOSHIBA DVD-RAM 

Utility

This utility has the function of Physical Format 

and Write-Protect to DVD-RAM. This utility is 

contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc 

Creator.
To start this utility, click 

Start

 

 

All Programs

 

 

TOSHIBA

 

 

Media & Entertainment

 

 

DVD-

RAM Utility

.

WinDVD BD for 

TOSHIBA

This software is provided for playback of Blu-
ray

TM

 discs. It has an on-screen interface and 

functions.
To start this utility, click 

Start 

 

All Programs

 

 

Corel

 

 

Corel WinDVD BD

.

TOSHIBA HDD/SSD 

Alert Utility

This utility includes wizard functions to monitor 
the Disk Drive operating status and execute the 
system backup.
To access the utility, click 

Start

 

 

All Programs

  

 

TOSHIBA

 

 

Support & Recovery

 

 

HDD 

SSD Alert

.

Summary of Contents for DX1210 series

Page 1: ...User s Manual TOSHIBA DX1210 Series ...

Page 2: ...ce Conventions xi General Precautions Provide adequate ventilation xiv Creating a computer friendly environment xiv Stress injury xv Heat injury xv Protective Earthing xv Pressure or impact damage xvi Mobile phones xvi Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort xvi Chapter 1 Getting Started Equipment checklist 1 1 Getting Started 1 2 System Recovery Options 1 13 System Recovery 1 13 Chapter 2 The G...

Page 3: ... WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA 4 21 Media care 4 23 TV Tuner 4 24 Sound System 4 25 Wireless communications 4 28 LAN 4 31 Computer Handling 4 33 Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 4 34 Heat dispersal 4 37 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5 1 Function keys F1 F4 and F6 F8 5 2 Soft keys FN key combinations 5 2 Hot keys 5 2 Windows special keys 5 4 Generating ASCII characters 5 5 Chapter 6 Power and Power...

Page 4: ...ability C 1 CAUTION about Wireless Devices C 2 Wireless Devices and your health C 2 Radio Regulatory Information C 3 Radio approvals for wireless devices C 7 Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies D 1 Appendix E TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor E 2 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed E 2 Appendix F Legal Footnotes Non applicab...

Page 5: ... descriptions it contains are accurate for your 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 Trademarks Intel Intel SpeedStep Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or re...

Page 6: ...an be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radi...

Page 7: ...NTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM Important Safety Information for Computers with TV tuner ICE60950 1 EN60950 1 Information technology equipment Safety Coaxial cable connection to this computer must only be used if the cable outer conductive shielding has been grounded by the cable installer at the building premises as close to the...

Page 8: ... Blu rayTM Combo drive model employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct expo...

Page 9: ...User s Manual ix Pioneer Corporation Blu rayTM Writer drive BDR TD04 Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc 22 23 KAIGAN 3 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 108 0022 JAPAN ...

Page 10: ...SS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 11: ...arted for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to read the Special features section in Chapter 3 Hardware Utilities and Options to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to this com...

Page 12: ...g important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the typeface you see to the left Please note that all the descriptions about the operations of the keyboard in this manual refer to the wireless keyboard which you...

Page 13: ...User s Manual xiii Terminology This term is defined in this document as follows Start The word Start refers to the button in Windows 7 ...

Page 14: ... following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as anelectric 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 Always provide sufficie...

Page 15: ...e will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest your skin might suffer a low heat injury If the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can become hot The surface of th...

Page 16: ...obile 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 Sa...

Page 17: ...HIBA Wireless Full Size Keyboard TOSHIBA Wireless Laser Mouse TOSHIBA Wireless Receiver dongle Remote controller Is included with some models AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Five AA batteries prepared for wireless keyboard mouse and remote controller Documentation User Information Guide Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort If any of the items are missing or damaged contact ...

Page 18: ...dia Controller Online Manual TOSHIBA DX1210 Series User s Manual This manual You may not have all the softwares listed above depending on the model you purchased Getting Started This section provides basic information to start using your computer It covers the following topics Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the keyboard mouse to the computer All users should be sure to read the section Start...

Page 19: ... AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz Use a virus check program and make sure it is updated regularly Never format storage media without checking its content formatting destroys all stored data It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk drive or other main storage device to external media General storage media is n...

Page 20: ...rms 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 Manua...

Page 21: ...pin plug 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the back side of the computer Figure 1 3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet the Power indicator on the front of the computer should glow Either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor cord will be included with the computer depending on the model 1 DC output plug 2 DC IN 19V jack 2...

Page 22: ...Figure 1 4 Connecting the dongle to the computer 3 Close the wireless receiver cover Installing the battery of the keyboard and mouse Installing the battery of the mouse 1 Open the battery cover on your wireless mouse 2 Put one AA battery into the battery groove Figure 1 5 Installing the battery of the mouse 1 Wireless receiver cover 3 Wireless receiver dongle 2 Wireless receiver connector 1 2 3 K...

Page 23: ...er indicator will then indicate the status Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information You can turn on the power by one of the following ways Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds 1 Battery cover 2 Battery 1 2 After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up...

Page 24: ... off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes either Shut Down Mode Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode Shut Down Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen the next time it is turned on 1 If you have entered data either save it to the hard disk drive or to other storage media 2 Make sure a...

Page 25: ...ta read write Doing so can cause data loss Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately wait a short period to avoid any potential damage When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled always completely shut down the computer This includes turning off any wireless communication functionalities and c...

Page 26: ...uter will go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options to access it click Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options To restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode press and hold the power button or any key on the keyboard for a short amount of time Please note that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wake up on Keyboard option is enabled within the HW S...

Page 27: ...s below 1 Click Start 2 Point to the arrow icon and then select Hibernate from the menu 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 disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Hard Disk Drive Optical Disc Drive Memory Med...

Page 28: ...icator will glow After you turn off the computer and the content of memory has been saved to the hard disk drive turn off the power to any peripheral devices Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the computer for example if You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands If you need to restart the computer...

Page 29: ...pport content for more information about Startup Repair The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair problems The procedure is as follows Follow the instructions shown on the on screen menu 1 Turn off the computer 2 While holding the F8 key turn on the computer 3 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER 4 F...

Page 30: ...daptor when you create Recovery Media Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Media Creator Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write to the media when the virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs includin...

Page 31: ...talled software from your created Recovery Media If the pre installed files are damaged you are able to either use the Recovery Media you have created or the hard disk drive recovery process to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it To perform this restoration follow the steps below When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN ESC key be su...

Page 32: ... menu according to your actual recovery media Please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information 4 A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost When drivers utilities are installed you can setup the respective drivers u...

Page 33: ...iar with each before you operate the computer Computer Front side The following figure shows the computer s front side Legal Footnote Non applicable Icons For more information regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface ...

Page 34: ...Web Camera 9 Display screen 5 CIR in Window 1 2 3 4 6 5 8 9 7 Bluetooth antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth antennas Wireless LAN antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN antennas Microphone A built in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your application please refer to the Sound System section in Chapter 4 Operating...

Page 35: ...ications Please refer to the Web Camera section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics CIR in Window CIR in window receives signals from the remote controller to control your computer or applications Power button Press this button to turn the computer s power on and off System indicator For more about the indicator on the front panel refer to System indicators section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour for detail...

Page 36: ...ure Card and MultiMediaCard Refer to the Optional devices section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for more information Headphone jack A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones Microphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input The jack with the icon has Sleep and Music function The integrated sound ...

Page 37: ... screws staples and paper clips out of the Universal Serial Bus port Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available In view of this it may be noted that some functions associated with a specific device might not o...

Page 38: ...is button to increase the computer s display panel brightness Brightness down button Pressing this button to decrease the computer s display panel brightness Volume up button Pressing this button to increase the computer s volume Volume down button Pressing this button to decrease the computer s volume Optical disc drive The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi Blu rayTM Combo or Blu rayT...

Page 39: ...ack 8 Security lock slot 4 LAN jack 9 HDMI input port 5 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 Cooling vents The cooling vents help keeping the processor from overheating Do not block the cooling vents Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the cooling vents USB connector Memory media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which ca...

Page 40: ... 4 Operating Basics for details Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Four Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to the USB 2 0 standard are provided on the back side of the computer Wireless receiver dongle slot This slot let you install a wireless receiver Refer to Chapter 2 Wireless Keyboard and Wireless Mouse for details TV antenna jack Connect the coaxial cable to this port to watch TV program...

Page 41: ...and off eco button Pressing this button to turn the TOSHIBA eco utility on and off Mute button Pressing this button to turn the mute function on and off Volume down button Pressing this button to decrease the computer s volume Volume up button Pressing this button to increase the computer s volume Battery indicator keyboard This indicator normally glows when the keyboard is turned on Glowing for t...

Page 42: ...re shows the front of the wireless mouse Figure 2 7 Front of the wireless mouse 1 Stand 3 Power switch keyboard 2 Battery cover 4 Stand 2 3 4 1 Stand Used to let the keyboard tilted at an angle Battery cover Used to cover the battery of the keyboard Power switch keyboard Used to turn on the power of the keyboard 1 Right click 3 Battery indicator mouse 2 Wheel 4 Left click 2 3 4 1 ...

Page 43: ...ack of a movie in a VCR or DVD player Right click Using for normal right controls of the mouse Wheel Using for vertical or horizontal screen scrolling Battery indicator mouse This indicator normally glows when the mouse is turned on Glowing for ten seconds shows the battery of the mouse is fully charged while blinking for ten seconds one second on one second off shows the battery of the mouse is l...

Page 44: ... remote controller you can Navigate and control all Media Center windows Control the video or live TV display Place the computer in and out of Sleep Mode Refer to the Remote controller section for information on how to use the remote controller ...

Page 45: ... 7 8 9 26 22 10 18 19 20 21 11 12 13 14 16 17 15 1 Play 2 Pause 3 Access indicator 4 Power 5 Stop 6 Fast Forward 7 Skip 8 Start 9 More info 10 OK 11 Mute 12 Channel Page up and down 13 Live TV 14 DVD Menu 15 Numbers 16 Enter 17 Clear 18 Recorded TV 19 Guide 20 Volume 21 Volume 22 Arrows 23 Back 24 Replay 25 Rewind 26 Record 27 Blue 28 Yellow 29 Green 30 Red 31 Teletext ...

Page 46: ...to the computer Please note that this indicator will not light after the battery has been completely discharged Record Records the selected television program and stores it on your hand disk drive Stop Stops the media currently playing Pause Pauses an audio or video track and live or recorded TV programs Play Plays the selected media REW Rewind Moves the media video DVD music and so on backward FW...

Page 47: ...nnel Page up and down Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and down depending on the available options Mute Turns your computer sound off Recorded TV Allows you to start recording of TV programs The Recorded TV feature of Media Center will be activated Guide Opens the Television Program Guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record Live TV A shortcut to the full scre...

Page 48: ...o the AC adaptor and the computer is not on this indicator glows amber When the computer is turned on this indicator glows white However if you turn the computer into Sleep Mode this indicator will blink amber approximately two seconds on two seconds off Hard Disk Drive Optical Disc Drive Memory Media slot indicator When accessing the internal hard disk drive optical disc drive or memory media car...

Page 49: ...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 DVD R DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed DVD RW DVD RW ...

Page 50: ... 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 of this region In order to use the adaptor computer in other regions you should please buy a power cord that conforms to the safety rules and regulations in that particular region Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was inc...

Page 51: ...cessor CPU Your computer is equipped with one processor and processor type varies depending on model To check which type of processor is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities Support Recovery PC Diagnostic Tool Legal Footnote CPU For more information on the CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F ...

Page 52: ...memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only depending on the computer s hardware specifications This is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory RAM built into the computer Various system components like the video adapter s GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN etc require their own memory space Since a 32 bit operating syst...

Page 53: ...nd Tour Hard Disk Drive The size of the Hard Disk Drive varies depending on the model To check which type of HDD is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities Support Recovery PC Diagnostic Tool Please note that part of the hard disk drive s overall capacity is reserved as administration space Additional HDD drive sizes may b...

Page 54: ... section in Appendix B for more information Legal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU For more information regarding the Graphics Processor Unit GPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F Sound system The integrated sound system provides support for the computer s internal speakers and microphone as allowing an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropri...

Page 55: ...ts 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 have Bluetooth wireless communication function which eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers printers and mobile phones When it is enabled Bluetooth provides the wireless personal area ne...

Page 56: ...on password Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer Instant security A specific hot key function automatically locks the system providing data security Heat dispersal 1 To protect against overheating the processor has an internal temperature sensor so that if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the c...

Page 57: ...HIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption This application recognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and will track specific activities related to their usage Refer to Appendix E TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of mo...

Page 58: ...dows automatically The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like which makes the login process easier For more information please refer to the Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER The player lets you view DVD movies or video content recorded using home video camcorders You can play DVD Video DVD R and video files It has an o...

Page 59: ...andard CD player and data CDs DVDs which can store copies of the files and folders on your computer s hard disk drive This software can be used on models with a DVD Super Multi drive To start this utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Media Entertainment Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility This utility has the function of Physical Format and Write Protect to DVD RAM This utility is contained t...

Page 60: ... instantly create TM movie DVD video or slideshow discs via a user friendly wizard interface with specific task oriented features The Labelflash feature is also supported which allows text and images to be printed on the label surface of Labelflash compatible media without using a printer For more information please refer to the When Using Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA section in Chapter 4 Oper...

Page 61: ...slightly lowers performance of some devices to reduce electric power consumption You can realize measurable power savings by using it continuously TOSHIBA eco Utility helps you monitor your power savings by showing approximate real time power consumption Furthermore it shows approximate accumulated power consumption and approximate accumulated power savings when using eco mode daily weekly and mon...

Page 62: ...pplication is a graphical history indexing tool that enables you to view recently accessed files in a fun and easy to use format View and scroll through your history of opened or imported files via thumbnails in an intuitive user interface To access this utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Tools Utilities ReelTime TOSHIBA Media Controller This application allows you to control your music pict...

Page 63: ...s this utility click Start All Programs CyberLink PowerCinema for TOSHIBA The CyberLink PowerCinema for TOSHIBA window contains Photos Music YouMemo Videos and Movie Caption to provide convenient access of your computer Photos Music YouMemo You can instantly view all of your digital photos listen to the digital music and quickly write memos or set appointment with an alarm Videos To launch the Win...

Page 64: ...er Other Security lock Optional accessories Memory media slot The computer is equipped with a Memory media slot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with various memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants CyberLink YouPaint CyberLink YouPaint is a painting program that lets children use a touch screen or a ...

Page 65: ...y careful attention to the logo when purchasing Keep foreign objects out of the Memory media slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or Keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury This Memory media slot supports the following memory media Secure Digital SD...

Page 66: ...memory cards not with the format command provided within Windows Media care Observe the following precautions when handling the card Card care Do not twist or bend cards Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty After using card return it to its case The card is...

Page 67: ...y Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Micro MultiMediaCard MMC Inserting a memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To insert a memory media follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the memory media so that the contacts metal areas are face backwards 2 Insert the memory media into the Memory media slot...

Page 68: ...not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not turn the computer off or switch to Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode while files are being copied doing so may cause data to be lost 1 Memory media slot 2 Memory media 1 2 Make sure the Hard Disk Drive Optical Disc Drive Memory media slot indicator is off before you remove the memory med...

Page 69: ...mory modules into Slot A and Slot B respectively The computer will operate in dual channel mode You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA Do not try to install or remove a memory module under ...

Page 70: ...re holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place Figure 3 5 Seating the memory module 1 Memory module cover 2 Screw 1 Notch 3 Slot B 2 Slot A 1 2 2 3 1 Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Do not touch th...

Page 71: ... place please note that the screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent them from being lost 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 6 Push the latches away from the module in order to release it a spring will force one end of the module up at an angle The slot A is reserved for the first memory module Use the slot B for expanded memory If only one module is...

Page 72: ...e end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port of the digital device 2 Turn on the digital device 3 Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI input port on your computer If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules and the circuits locating close to the memory modules will become hot In this case let them cool to room temperature before you replace them Or you will get burnt...

Page 73: ...a button The operational angle and distance are described below Figure 3 9 Operational range of the remote controller 1 HDMI input port 2 HDMI cable 1 2 The remote controller is designed specifically for this computer Some application programs may not support remote control functions Distance Within 5 m from the infrared receiver window Angle Within a 30 degree horizontal and 15 degree vertical ra...

Page 74: ... information Connecting the security lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer back to you 2 Align the security cable with the lock slot and secure it in place Figure 3 10 Security lock Even if within the effective scope as described above the remote controller may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases When a...

Page 75: ...owing list details some of the items that are available from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer DDR3 1333 Memory Kit A 1 GB 2 GB or 4 GB memory module DDR3 1333 can easily be installed in the computer Universal AC Adaptor If you frequently use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always car...

Page 76: ...l such as Windows Live Messenger TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Enables the transmission of video and use of video chat via the internet using specialized applications Please refer to the Web Camera Application Online Help for details Do not tap the touch screen with excessive force It may cause the screen to be damaged or the ...

Page 77: ... web camera directly at the sun Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens Doing so may reduce image quality Use an eyeglass cleaner cleaner cloth or other soft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty When recording in dimly lit environments select Night Mode which allows for brighter images with less noise ...

Page 78: ...when you log in follow the steps as described below 1 To launch this utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Tools Utilities Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identification of a user Changes to the likeness of a registrant such as hair style changes wearing a cap or wearing glasses may effect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registran...

Page 79: ... within the face shaped frame 5 Once your face has been positioned properly the recording will commence Start moving your neck very slightly to the left and right and then move your neck up and down 6 Registration will end after you have repeatedly moved your neck left right up and down When the register succeeds below message will be displayed on the screen Registration successful Now we ll do th...

Page 80: ...elp button in the Management screen Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition This section explains how to login to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recognition Two authentication modes are provided 1 N Mode Login screen If the face authentication tile is selected by default you can log in without using the keyboard or mouse 1 1 Mode Login screen This mode is essentially the same as AUTO mode but the Se...

Page 81: ... Tiles screen 8 The Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows If authentication was successful but an authentication error subsequently occurred during the login to Windows you will be asked to provide your account information Using optical disc drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD Blu ray DiscTM based programs You c...

Page 82: ...lly opened Figure 4 2 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 3 Lay the disc label side up in the disc tray Figure 4 3 Inserting a disc 1 Eject button 2 Disc tray 1 Laser lens 1 2 1 When the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the disc tray Therefore you will need to turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After seating...

Page 83: ...nto the eject hole near the eject button Figure 4 4 Manual release with the eject hole Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as this 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 If th...

Page 84: ... the DVD Super Multi drive or Blu rayTM Writer Blu rayTM Combo drive please read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so you may find that the DVD Super Multi drive or Blu rayTM Writer Blu rayTM Combo drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite information successfully this may cause you to either lose data or incur other...

Page 85: ...rors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices In view of this it is good practice to make two or more copies of important data in case of any undesired change or loss of the recorded contents Before writing or rewriting with the Blu rayTM Writer drive Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R...

Page 86: ...VD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or version 1 2 Victor Company of Japan Ltd JVC for 4x and 6x speed media DVD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4x and 8x speed media DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Panasonic Corporation for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media BD R Panasonic Corporation BD...

Page 87: ...LTD Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW Multi Speed and High Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD CD RW Ultra Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 8x and 16x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 8x and 16x speed media DVD R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD for 4...

Page 88: ... in part Data deleted erased from a CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM disc cannot be recovered You must check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it taking care that if multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected you do not delete data from the wrong one In writing to DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW or DVD RAM media some space is required for file management...

Page 89: ...t to finish then disable the virus protection applications including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use any hard disk utilities including those that are intended to enhance hard disk drive access speeds as they may cause unstable operation and damage data CD RW Ultra Speed media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged You should always write from th...

Page 90: ...stable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator s Audio CD function to record music ...

Page 91: ... disc be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW media if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW disc 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 veri...

Page 92: ...for TOSHIBA Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA to launch Corel Digital Studio 2 Insert a DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW BD R or BD RE disc in the optical disc drive 3 Find a source video and drag it into Media Tray 4 Click Burn Video Disc 5 Select DVD or Blu ray in Select disc 6 Select DVD Video or BDMV in Project format 7 Input project name and select a style 8 Click the Go to menu editing button 9 Clic...

Page 93: ...grams Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU Do not support mp3 decode and encode 2 Before recording the video to DVD or Blu ray DiscTM When you record DVD disc or Blu ray DiscTM please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB1 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD or Blu ray D...

Page 94: ...of some DVD Video titles Close all other applications when using the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not open any other applications or carry out any other operations during DVD Video playback Playback may stop or not function properly in some situations Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be playable on the computer Use DVD Video discs with a region code which is either the same as the...

Page 95: ... the installation uninstallation of the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER under a user account with administrator rights If you see the screen blinking while playing DVD with subtitle on at Media Player please use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER or Media Center to play DVD Display Devices Audio TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER will only run when Colors is set to True color 32 bit Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalizat...

Page 96: ... available features may vary amongst DVD Videos and scenes If the menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control window s Top Menu or Menu buttons and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used Open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER HELP TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER features and instructions are also explained in detail in TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Help Use the following procedure to open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER H...

Page 97: ...rograms using Windows Media Center My TV or other applications Doing so may cause Blu ray DiscTM playback or television program recording errors In addition if pre scheduled recording starts during Blu ray DiscTM Video playback it may cause Blu ray DiscTM Video playback or television program recording errors Please view Blu ray DiscTM Video during times when there is no recording pre scheduled Whi...

Page 98: ...edure to open WinDVD Help Click the Corel Guide button in the Display Area and select Launch Help Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CDs DVDs and Blu rayTM discs Handle your media with care Following the simple precautions listed below will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it 1 Store your CD DVD Blu rayTM discs in the container...

Page 99: ...o propagation conditions When you use your computer in areas where the radio waves are weak which results in poor radio receiving conditions contact the dealer you purchased it from or use a commercially available antenna booster Please refer to the manual provided with the booster for details Connecting the Cable This section describes how to connect the coaxial cable to your computer Connecting ...

Page 100: ...u may see another control under Applications in Volume Mixer It is the control for an application which is currently running The System Sounds is always displayed since it controls the volume of system sounds Changing System Sounds System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen If you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tuner to an out...

Page 101: ...o Manager Connector Settings dialog will be displayed allowing selection of either Headphone or Speaker Out output Microphone is the default input device It should be selected when using the computer s internal microphone or an external microphone connected to the Microphone and Line in jack to record sound If an external microphone or audio cable is connected to the Microphone and Line in jack th...

Page 102: ... possible Audio Optimization Corrects common audio problems caused by laptop limitations for a better entertainment experience Natural Bass Extends the bass response of any speakers by up to an octave Dolby Headphone Enables personal surround sound using any set of headphones To access Dolby Advanced Audio function follow the steps as detailed below 1 Right click on the Speaker icon on the Taskbar...

Page 103: ...unications The computer s wireless communication function supports some wireless communication devices Only some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions Do not use the Wireless LAN Wi Fi 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 Wi Fi or Bl...

Page 104: ...network together with security settings Consult the documentation accompanied with your router or ask your wireless network administrator for the settings Security TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable encryption functionality otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless connection If this occurs the outsider may illegally access your system eavesdrop...

Page 105: ... falsify the origin of a message Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems Windows 7 Information regarding the use of this software with these operating systems is listed below with further details being contained with the electronic help files suppl...

Page 106: ...per second 1000BASE T be sure to connect with a CAT5E cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 or CAT5 cable If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with a CAT3 or higher cable Connecting the LAN cable To connect the LAN...

Page 107: ...h the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub or router in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before disconnecting from the hub Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable The AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while th...

Page 108: ...y has ended before moving the computer check that the Hard Disk Drive Optical Disc Drive Memory Media slot indicator and other indicators on the front of the computer are off Turn off shut down the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Before carrying your computer shut it down disconnect the AC adaptor an...

Page 109: ...on Mode or shutdown state This function can be used for ports that support the Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible ports Compatible ports are USB ports that have the symbol icon You can use the Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players However the Sleep and Charge function may not work wit...

Page 110: ...charge function to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers External devices connected to the USB bus power DC5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of the computer may always be in an operational state When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected to the compatible ports USB bus power DC5V supply may be stopped for ...

Page 111: ... able to be used with some connected external devices even if the appropriate mode is selected In this situation clear the Enable Sleep and Charge check box and stop using this function The Microphone jack icon on the computer may be different from the one described in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Help When Sleep and Music is enabled it is not possible to mute sound from the computer s speaker even b...

Page 112: ...the fan first then if necessary lowering the processor speed or by lowering the processor speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Both of these functions are controlled through the Power Options When the processor s temperature falls within normal range the fan will be turned off and the processor operation returned to its standard speed If the processor s temperature reaches an unaccepta...

Page 113: ...l symbols that appear on the screen However there are some differences between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one together with the uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interc...

Page 114: ...IBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features This computer s keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104 key enhanced keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the l...

Page 115: ...Pressing FN F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode Brightness Down Pressing FN F6 decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Brightness Up Pressing FN F7 increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Wireless Pressing FN F8 enables disables the wireless devices Zoom Pressing FN Space changes the display resolution If no wireless communication ...

Page 116: ...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 then press an F Number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Tools Utilities Accessibility Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows the Windows Start Button key activates the St...

Page 117: ... be generated using normal keyboard operation but you are able to generate these characters using their specific ASCII codes 1 Hold down ALT key 2 Using the numeric keypad type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT the ASCII character will appear on the display screen ...

Page 118: ...the Power indicator on the system indicator alerts you to the computer s operating capability Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer the following indicator conditions should be noted White Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking amber Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is suf...

Page 119: ...ord utility allows you to maintain an additional level of security and provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor User Password To start the utility point to or click the following items Start All Programs TOSHIBA Tools Utilities TOSHIBA Assist SECURE User password Registered Click to register a password of up to 10 characters After a password is set you will be prompted to enter...

Page 120: ...re you turn the computer off Hibernation Mode Data in memory will be saved to the hard disk drive Sleep Mode Data will be maintained in the computer s memory Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode within the Power Options to access it Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Hot keys You can use the FN F3 hot key to en...

Page 121: ... System automatic Sleep Hibernation This feature automatically turns off the system in Sleep or Hibernation Mode if the computer is not used for a set duration Refer to Special features in Chapter 3 for an explanation of how to set the duration ...

Page 122: ...umber of tabs General Password Boot Priority and LAN to allow specific functions of the computer to be configured In addition there are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply General This window displays the BIOS EC version and contains two buttons Default and About OK Accepts your changes and closes the HWSetup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your ...

Page 123: ...ou must repeat from step 1 Entry Error To delete a user password 1 Select Not Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password 2 Enter the currently registered password The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks 3 Click OK If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to Not registered If th...

Page 124: ...R Boot Speed This feature allows you to select system boot up speed If a Supervisor Password has been set manual boot device selection functions may be restricted The boot device selection methods described above will not change the boot priority settings that have been configured in HW Setup In addition if you press a key other than one of those listed or if the selected device is not installed t...

Page 125: ...or disables the Wireless Communication Switch Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature Regarding Wake up on LAN from sleep or hibernation you must check the Allow the device to wake the computer check box within the LAN Device properties Thi...

Page 126: ...own what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the PRTSC key Please also be aware that the questions and procedures described in this chapter are meant only as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques In reality many problems can be solved simply but a few may requ...

Page 127: ...ll help to identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the computer will give you clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning In view of this you should keep the following questions in mind Which part of the computer is not operating properly keyboard hard disk drive display screen as each device will produce different symptoms Check the options within the operating s...

Page 128: ...d a software problem you should then check the setup and configuration of your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist as described previously then if you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source the next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authoriz...

Page 129: ...m If any of the following conditions are present the self test has failed The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except for the TOSHIBA logo Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message In these instances turn off the computer check all cable connections and then restart it if the self test...

Page 130: ...if the terminals are soiled they should be cleaned with a clean cotton cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure The BIOS setting and system date time are lost The charge in the Real Time Clock RTC battery has run out you will need to set the date and time in the BIOS setup application by using the follow...

Page 131: ...ller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure Markings appear on the computer s display panel These marks may have come from contact with fingers You should try to remove the marks by gently wiping the display panel with a clean dry cloth or if this fails with a good quality LCD screen cleaner In this latter instance you should always follow the instructions with the screen cleaner and always ...

Page 132: ...n the hard disk drive may be fragmented in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive Please refer to the operating system s documentation or online Help File for further information on operating and using the Defragmentation utility As a last resort you should reformat the hard disk drive and then reload the operating...

Page 133: ... CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 Recordable DVD DVD R R DL DVD R R DL DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disc drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD DVD Blu ray DiscTM in the drive Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed Press gently until ...

Page 134: ...DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM BD R BD R DL BD RE BD RE DL Check the region code on the disc It must match that on the Blu rayTM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disc drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble in writing make sure you have taken the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the...

Page 135: ...nnected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your Memory Card for further information You cannot write to an Memory Card Remove the Memory Card from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the Memory Card that is inserted into the computer If you are still una...

Page 136: ...1 To access this utility click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The on screen pointer moves erratically The elements of the mouse responsible for detecting movement might be dirty please refer to the documentation supplied with the mouse for instructions on how to clean i...

Page 137: ... contact your reseller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure Problem Procedure An error will occur if a memory module is inserted into Slot B while no memory module is inserted in Slot A Remove the memory module from Slot B and insert it into Slot A Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume To increase the volume click the volume up button and to decrease it click the volume dow...

Page 138: ...er information Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows start up or shut down If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN hub Wake up on LAN does not work Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The Wake up on LAN function consum...

Page 139: ...eously with another Bluetooth controller If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Problem Procedure The following message appears when executing Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition You will see this message if you have previously chosen to remove the partition and are try...

Page 140: ...f Europe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty Ltd Information Systems Division Building C 12 24 Talavera Rd North Ryde 2113 NSW Australia Germany Austria TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Geschäftsbereich Deutschland Österreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany Canada TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 France TOSHIBA Systèms France S A 7 Rue Ampère B P 131 92804 Puteaux ...

Page 141: ...OSHIBA Information Systems U K Ltd TOSHIBA Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL India TOSHIBA India Pvt Ltd PC Division 6th Floor DR Gopal Das Bhawan Barakhamba Road Delhi 110001 India The Rest of Europe TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Geschäftsbereich Deutschland Österreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany Outside of Europe In Europe ...

Page 142: ... x 405 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 noncondensing Non operating 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 90 noncondensing Wet bulb temperature 26 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 0 to 3 000 meters Non operating 0 to 10 000 meters maximum ...

Page 143: ...User s Manual A 2 Specifications Power Requirements AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 19V DC ...

Page 144: ...hat supports that mode Video mode Video mode settings are configured via the Screen Resolution dialog To open the Screen Resolution dialog click Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Change display settings Due to the display panel s increased resolution lines may appear broken in when displaying images in full screen text mode If you are running some applications for example ...

Page 145: ... The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to...

Page 146: ... airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless device prior to turning on the equipment The wireless devices hav...

Page 147: ...thin the band 2454 2483 5MHz Military Radiolocation use Refarming of the 2 4GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 Italy For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises For public use a general authorization is required Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for ne...

Page 148: ...ustrial and warehouse areas and on board aircraft 1 Permitted to use for local networks of aircraft crew service communications on board aircraft in area of the airport and at all stages of flight 2 Permitted to use for public wireless access local networks on board aircraft during a flight at the altitude not less than 3000m Italy For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s ...

Page 149: ...l operating configuration the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm Please refer to the computer user s manual for the details regarding antenna location The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtai...

Page 150: ...listed above 2 If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication for Wireless LAN The indication shown below appears on this equipmen...

Page 151: ... Realtek RTL8188CE Wireless LAN 802 11n PCI E NIC b g n Wireless LAN The Name of the radio equipment RTL8188CE Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Approval Number D100075001 Atheros AR9002WB 1NG Wireless Network Adapter b g n b g Wireless LAN and Bluetooth The Name of the radio equipment AR5B195 DSP Research Inc Approval Number D091014003 The following restrictions apply Do ...

Page 152: ...snia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Canada Cambodia Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico...

Page 153: ...nam Yemen Zimbabwe Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below An ad hoc mode is not available in 802 11n mode Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 Albania Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria...

Page 154: ...lta Mexico Monaco Montenegro Mozambique Namibia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey Ukraine UAE UK USA Uruguay Venezuela Vietnam Do not use this equipmen...

Page 155: ...prus Czech Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Libia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia M...

Page 156: ...blic of Djibouti Republic of The Gambia Reunion Romania Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tajikistan Thailand Togo Tunisia Turkey Turkmenista UAE UK Ukraine Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe ...

Page 157: ...e country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Certification agencies Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes China CQC CEMC U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMK...

Page 158: ...hree pin plug configuration must be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia Europe and China France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI USA United Kingdom AS approved Approved by the BS approved U...

Page 159: ...is information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions which may effect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA s authorized service providers Additionally TOSHIBA may also use this information for quality assurance analysis Subject to the use restrictions above the ...

Page 160: ... will display the PC Health Monitor Software Notice Acceptance screen Please carefully read the information displayed Selecting ACCEPT and clicking OK will enable the program By enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software you agree with these terms and conditions and to the use and sharing of the collected information Once the program is enabled the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor screen is displaye...

Page 161: ... following conditions use of certain external peripheral products 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...

Page 162: ...ications Certain device drivers and or applications may not be compatible with a 64 bit CPU and therefore may not function properly Memory Main System Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics ...

Page 163: ...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 actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Copy Protection Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may preve...

Page 164: ... CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc ReWritable CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDR double data rate DIMM dual inline memory module DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual L...

Page 165: ...red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock S P DIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format SD Secure Digital SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity SDXC Secure Digital Extended Capacity SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SLI Scalable Link Interface SSD Solid state drive TFT thin film transistor USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VGA video graphics arr...

Page 166: ...mentation list 1 1 DVD Super Multi drive problems 8 7 E Enable Disable Wireless communication 4 31 Equipment checklist 1 1 F FN ESC Mute 5 2 FN F1 Lock 5 3 FN F2 Power Plan 5 3 FN F3 Sleep 5 3 FN F4 Hibernate 5 3 FN F6 Brightness Down 5 3 FN F7 Brightness Up 5 3 FN F8 Wireless 5 3 FN space Zoom 5 3 Function keys 5 2 G Graphics controller 3 4 H Hard disk drive 3 3 automatic power off 3 6 HDMI 3 22 ...

Page 167: ... 3 6 Starting the computer by 6 3 Power Hibernation Mode 1 11 Shut Down mode Boot Mode 1 8 Sleep Mode 1 9 System Auto Off 6 4 turning off 1 8 turning on 1 7 Problems AC power 8 5 Additional memory module 8 12 Analyzing the problem 8 2 Battery 8 5 BD drive 8 8 Bluetooth 8 13 Dual Pointing device 8 10 DVD Super Multi drive 8 7 Hard disk drive 8 7 Hardware and system checklist 8 3 Internal display pa...

Page 168: ...HIBA Disc Creator 3 9 4 15 TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Utility 3 9 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 3 7 TOSHIBA Service Station 3 10 TOSHIBA Speech System 3 13 W Web Camera 3 4 4 1 Video mode B 1 Video RAM 3 2 Wireless communication 4 28 Wireless LAN 3 5 4 29 problems 8 13 USB device problems 8 11 Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA 4 21 Utilities and Applications 3 7 ...

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