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Chapter 2

Getting Started

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information to
start using your computer.

Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if
you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer, taking care to save the box and
packaging materials for future use.

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

Satellite C70-A/C70D-A/C70t-A/C70Dt-A/L70-A/L70D-A/L70t-A/L70Dt-
A/S70-A/S70D-A/S70t-A/S70Dt-A/Satellite Pro C70-A/C70D-A/C70t-A/
C70Dt-A/L70-A/L70D-A/L70t-A/L70Dt-A Series Portable Personal
Computer
AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)

Documentation

User Information Guide
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

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

Conventions

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

HDD or Hard disk
drive

Some models are equipped with a "Solid State
Drive (SSD)" instead of a hard disk drive. In this
manual, the word "HDD" or "Hard disk drive" also
refers to the SSD unless otherwise stated.

User's Manual

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Summary of Contents for Satellite L70-A Series

Page 1: ...ser s Manual Satellite C70 A C70D A C70t A C70Dt A Satellite L70 A L70D A L70t A L70Dt A Satellite S70 A S70D A S70t A S70Dt A Satellite Pro C70 A C70D A C70t A C70Dt A L70 A L70D A L70t A L70Dt A series ...

Page 2: ...t checklist 2 1 Conventions 2 1 Using your computer for the first time 2 2 Turning off the power 2 8 Chapter 3 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 3 1 Left side 3 2 Right side 3 3 Back 3 5 Underside 3 5 Front with the display open 3 7 Internal Hardware Components 3 9 Power Condition Descriptions 3 14 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Screen 4 1 Using the Touch Pad 4 2 The Keyboar...

Page 3: ...ord Utility 5 7 TOSHIBA System Settings 5 9 USB Charge 5 10 TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink 5 13 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 5 14 System Recovery 5 15 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 6 1 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 TOSHIBA support 6 14 Chapter 7 Appendix Specifications 7 1 AC Power Cord and Connectors 7 2 Information for Wireless Devices 7 4 Legal Footnotes 7 14 Gloss...

Page 4: ...onversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructi...

Page 5: ... the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS Studio Sound is a trademark of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Rights Reserved All other product names and service names in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Regulatory Information FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found ...

Page 6: ...ould void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvin...

Page 7: ... light industry environments TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned Residential commercial and light industry environments For example the following environments are not approved Industrial Environments e g environments where a mains voltage of 380 V three phase is used Medical Environments Automotive Environments Aircraft Environments...

Page 8: ...s exgences du Règlement sur le matériel brouileur du Canada Following information is only valid for EU member States Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product They will be separated at the recycling centres The black ...

Page 9: ...t stick depending on the country and region where you purchased REACH Compliance Statement The new European Union EU chemical regulation REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals entered into force on 1 June 2007 TOSHIBA will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according ...

Page 10: ...S LICENSED UNDER THE AVC THE VC 1 AND MPEG 4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR I ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE STANDARDS VIDEO AND OR II DECODING AVC VC 1 AND MPEG 4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE SUCH ...

Page 11: ...t be called OpenSSL nor may OpenSSL appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project 6 Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit http www openssl org THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT AS IS AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARR...

Page 12: ...met 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer 2 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software mu...

Page 13: ...energy efficiency Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to enter the low power Sleep Mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode TOSHIBA recommen...

Page 14: ...etails regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly Optical disc drive safety instructions Be sure to check the precautions at the end of this section The 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 s...

Page 15: ...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 Ne...

Page 16: ... the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest your skin might suffer a low heat injury If the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the...

Page 17: ... Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer Close the display panel Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Before carrying your computer shut it down disconnect the AC adaptor and allow it to cool down a failure to follow this instruction may result in minor heat injury Be careful not to subject the computer to impact or shock a failure to follow this instru...

Page 18: ...g important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss equipment damage or may result in minor or moderate injury Please read A note...

Page 19: ...D A L70t A L70Dt A S70 A S70D A S70t A S70Dt A Satellite Pro C70 A C70D A C70t A C70Dt A L70 A L70D A L70t A L70Dt A Series Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Documentation User Information Guide Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Conventions This manual uses the following f...

Page 20: ... Desktop tile from the Start screen to access the desktop Start screen You can go to the Start screen by clicking the Start charm You can also use the Windows logo key on your keyboard to go to Start screen For detailed information please refer to the Windows Help and Support Using your computer for the first time Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for informati...

Page 21: ...to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by u...

Page 22: ...r base and AC adaptor s surface increase in temperature during normal use Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 2 1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 pin plug F...

Page 23: ...mum clarity Figure 2 4 Opening the display panel 1 1 Display panel Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel s hinges and cause damage Do not press or push on the...

Page 24: ...Descriptions section for more information After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1 Open the display panel 2 Press the computer s power button Figure 2 5 Turning on the power 1 1 Power button Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn ...

Page 25: ...computing tasks By pointing the mouse pointer to the upper or lower right corner of your screen you will find a list of charms Search Share Start Devices and Settings Search This Charm allows you to locate items on your computer It can help you find apps documents photos and your favorite music Share This Charm allows you to share music and photos with your favorite social Web sites Start This Cha...

Page 26: ...isk disc activity has stopped before removing the disk disc If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read write Doing so can cause data loss 3 Click the...

Page 27: ...causing serious injury Before entering Sleep Mode be sure to save your data Do not switch to Sleep Mode while transferring data to external media such as USB devices memory media or other external memory devices as data will be lost Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep Mode The computer or the memory module could be damaged When the AC adaptor is connected the co...

Page 28: ...ndicator will blink white If you are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode will consume more power while the computer is off Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down Memory circuits are exposed to static e...

Page 29: ...nter Hibernation Mode follow the steps below 1 Click the Settings charm 2 Click Power and then select Hibernate In order to show Hibernate in Power menu you need to setup according to the following steps 1 Click Desktop Desktop Assist Control Panel System and Security Power Options 2 Click Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does 3 Click Change settings that are curren...

Page 30: ... the current data in memory to the Hard Disk Drive After you turn off the computer and the content of memory has been saved to the Hard Disk Drive turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge User s Manual 2 12 ...

Page 31: ...re shows the front of the computer with its display panel in the closed position Figure 3 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed 1 2 3 4 1 DC IN Battery indicator 3 Wireless communication indicator 2 Power indicator 4 Memory media slot Product appearance depends on the model you purchased DC IN Battery indicator The DC IN Battery indicator shows the condition of the DC IN and the batter...

Page 32: ...s staples and paper clips out of the Memory media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Left side The following figure shows the left side of the computer Figure 3 2 The left side of the computer 1 2 3 4 1 DC IN 19V jack 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port 2 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port 4 Optical disc drive P...

Page 33: ...e damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Optical disc drive The computer may be configured with a DVD Super Multi drive Blu ray Combo drive or Blu ray Writer drive 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to Right side The following figure shows the right side of computer Figure 3 3 The right side of the computer 9 7 8 1 3 2 4 5 6 1 Headphone jack 6 LAN jack 2 Mic...

Page 34: ...s which comply to the USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 standard is provided on the right side of the computer The USB port type may vary depending on the model you purchased The port with blue color is USB 3 0 port The USB 2 0 port is compliant with USB 2 0 standard and not compatible with USB 3 0 devices The USB 3 0 port is compliant with USB 3 0 standard and backward compatible with USB 2 0 devices USB 3 0 po...

Page 35: ...ecurity cable can be attached to this slot and then connected to a desk or other large object in order to deter theft of the computer Back The following figure shows the back of computer Figure 3 4 The back of the computer 1 1 Battery pack Battery pack The rechargeable lithium ion battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For more detailed information on the ...

Page 36: ...e memory module slot allows for the installation replacement and removal of additional memory module The size of the memory modules varies depending on the model The actual amount of useable system memory will be less than the installed memory modules Refer to the Additional memory module section Cooling vents The cooling vents help the processor to avoid overheating Do not block the cooling vents...

Page 37: ...anel open 1 7 8 6 2 3 4 5 7 10 11 13 12 14 9 1 7 8 6 2 3 4 5 7 10 11 13 12 14 9 1 Wireless communication antennas not shown 8 Keyboard 2 Microphone 9 Stereo speakers 3 Web Camera LED 10 Power button 4 Web Camera 11 Touch Pad 5 Microphone 12 Touch Pad control button 6 Display screen 13 Touch Pad control button 7 Display hinges 14 Touch Pad ON OFF indicator Provided with some models Product appearan...

Page 38: ...the 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 Display screen 41 3cm 17 3 LCD screen configured with the following resolutions HD 1600 horizontal x 900 vertical pixels FHD 1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixels Please be aware t...

Page 39: ...d move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Touch Pad control buttons The two buttons located on the bottom of the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer and press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the sof...

Page 40: ...HIBA PC Health Monitor utility by clicking Desktop Desktop Assist Support Recovery PC Health Monitor and then click PC Information Legal Footnote CPU For more information regarding CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive The capacity of the hard disk drive varies depending on the model To check which type of HDD SSD is included in your model open the TO...

Page 41: ...resolution The amount of Video RAM can be verified by clicking the Advanced settings button in the Screen Resolution window Legal Footnote Memory Main System For more information regarding Memory Main System please refer to the Legal Footnotes section Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or off The...

Page 42: ...grams to play video files the preferred graphics processor in the Program Settings tab cannot be changed to the graphics other than Integrated Graphics To access the Program Settings click NVIDIA Control Panel Manage 3D settings Program Settings To launch the NVIDIA Control Panel Click Desktop Desktop Assist Control Panel Hardware and Sound NVIDIA Control Panel For more information about the NVIDI...

Page 43: ...wn menu in Power Source 3 Clear the Display Power Saving Technology check box 4 Click OK If you want to enable this feature under the conditions mentioned above select the Display Power Saving Technology check box AMD Vari Bright AMD GPU models may include the AMD Vari Bright feature that can save the computer s power consumption by optimizing picture contrast on the internal LCD This feature can ...

Page 44: ...LED amber Quick charge LED amber AC adaptor not connected Remaining battery capacity is above low battery trigger point Operates LED off Remaining battery capacity is below low battery trigger point Operates LED flashes amber Remaining battery capacity is exhausted Computer shuts down DC IN Battery indicator Check the DC IN Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack and the powe...

Page 45: ...sume this process will occur regardless of whether the computer s power is on or off 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 Flashing white Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient p...

Page 46: ...ress your finger down and leave it there for a few seconds This will show information to help you learn more about an item or will open a menu specific to what you are doing Pinch or stretch Touch the screen or an item with two or more fingers and then move the fingers toward each other pinch or away from each other stretch This will show different levels of information or visually zooms in or out...

Page 47: ...the palm rest may support the following gestures Tap Tap once on the Touch Pad to activate an item such as an app Two Finger Tap Tap once on the Touch Pad with two fingers together to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using Similar to right click Pinch or stretch Place two or more fingers down on the Touch Pad and move them toward each other pinch or away from each...

Page 48: ...uter is configured for with keyboards being available for numerous languages There are different types of keys specifically typewriter keys function keys soft keys Windows special keys and the keypad overlay Never remove the key caps on your keyboard Doing so could cause damage to the parts under the key caps Keyboard indicator The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator and...

Page 49: ...e Standard F1 F12 mode Function F1 FN F1 Launches the help file supplied with the software F2 FN F2 Decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps F3 FN F3 Increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps F4 FN F4 Changes the active display device To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution...

Page 50: ...y application To access it click Desktop Desktop Assist Tools Utilities Function Key Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows the Windows Start Button key activates the Start screen while the application key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button This key activates the Windows Start screen This key has the same function as the se...

Page 51: ...bo drive supports BD ROM and BD ROM DL Blu ray Writer drive In addition to the above formats Blu ray Writer drive supports BD R BD R DL BD RE and BD RE DL Blu ray Writer drive BDXL In addition to the above formats Blu ray Writer drive BDXL supports BD R TL BD R QL and BD RE TL Some types and formats of DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs may be unreadable Using optical disc drives The full size drive prov...

Page 52: ...ser 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 4 Press gently at the center of the disc until you feel it click into place The disc should lie below the top o...

Page 53: ...e disc 3 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place How to remove disc when the disc tray will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off If the power is off you can open the disc tray by inserting a slender object about 20 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole near the eject butto...

Page 54: ... DL discs You can use the Blu ray Writer drive BDXL to write data to either CD R CD RW 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 BD R TL BD R QL or BD RE TL discs When writing information to media using an optical drive you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live electrical outlet It is possible that if data is written while powered by t...

Page 55: ...re writing or rewriting Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of disc media however it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Please also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD CD RW Multi Speed High S...

Page 56: ... 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 R DL Panasonic Corporation BD RE Panasonic Corporation BD RE DL Panasonic Corporation BD R TL TDK SHARP BD RE TL Panasonic Corporation Some types and formats of DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs may be unreadable Disc created in DVD R DL format4 Layer Jum...

Page 57: ...writing is completed If the media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars In addition do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER ...

Page 58: ...A VIDEO PLAYER does not have a parental control function In order to protect copyrights the Windows Print Screen function is disabled when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running Print Screen functions are disabled even when running other applications besides TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER and when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is minimized Please close the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to use the Print Screen function Carry out the...

Page 59: ...IBA VIDEO PLAYER to start TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Notes on Using TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Screen display and available features may vary amongst videos and scenes If the menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control window s Top Menu or Menu buttons Touch Pad and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used Open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Manual TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER fe...

Page 60: ...on program recording errors In addition if pre scheduled recording starts during video playback it may cause video playback or television program recording errors Please view video during times when there is no recording prescheduled While playing a BD J title keyboard shortcut is ineffective Resume play function cannot be used with some discs on TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player The interactive functio...

Page 61: ... Area using the Control window s Top Menu or Menu buttons Touch Pad and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used Open TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Manual TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player features and instructions are explained in details in TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Manual Use the following procedure to open TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Manual Press the F1 key when TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player i...

Page 62: ...ontent DVD or video file in 3D using real time 2Dto3D conversion Effect of 3D can be shown only on an external 3D devices connected via an HDMI output It cannot be shown on the internal display The 2Dto3D conversion function uses TOSHIBA s original algorithm to apply a 3D effect to your own 2D videos However note that this function does not provide the same video content as a video originally prov...

Page 63: ... Message Operate on Windows Operate on other applications Please make sure AC adapter is used when playing with the enabled 3D playback feature 3D playback occurs only in full screen size When you enable 3D playback the Video Display Window automatically enlarges to fullscreen size In order for 3D playback to work on external display TV you need a 3D enabled display TV that has an HDCP compliant H...

Page 64: ...t to the 2D content The Player is set by default in the 2D format By pressing the 2Dto3D conversion function button you decide to activate the 2Dto3D conversion function and therefore decide to watch your 2D content in 3D The Player will not run the 2Dto3D conversion function automatically Please see the warnings in this section as regards potential copyright infringement and confirm you have any ...

Page 65: ...n from or stop viewing and check your equipment settings if you can see doubly substituted video images or cannot feel the 3D stereoscopic effect when watching 3D video images Still if you cannot see correctly please refrain from or stop viewing Please refrain from or stop viewing if you feel ill or experience discomfort before or while watching 3D video images Please position yourself directly in...

Page 66: ...ly Real Time Clock RTC battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar function and also maintains the system configuration while the computer is turned off If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system will lose this information and the real time clock and calendar will stop working You can change the Real Time Clock settings in t...

Page 67: ...lost Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled as data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the DC IN Battery indicator will flash amber to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the DC IN Bat...

Page 68: ... 35 C 41 F to 95 F The battery is nearly completely discharged In this instance you should leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The DC IN Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions The battery has not been used for a long time The battery has completely disch...

Page 69: ...nds on Processor speed Screen brightness System Sleep Mode System Hibernation Mode Display power off period Hard Disk Drive power off period How often and for how long you use the Hard Disk Drive and external disk drives for example optical disc How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a USB device to which the battery supplies power Whether you enab...

Page 70: ...ndicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery condition go to Step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power The DC IN Battery indicator should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged however in the event that DC IN Battery indicator does not glow this indicates that power is not b...

Page 71: ... battery release latch and cause injuries Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery follow the steps as detailed below 1 Save your work 2 Click Power in the Settings charm and then click Shut down while holding down the SHIFT key ensure that the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the comput...

Page 72: ...e 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 The Link speed 10 100 1000 megabits per second changes automatically depending on the network conditions connected device cable or noise and so on LAN cable types The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN ...

Page 73: ... into place Figure 4 7 Connecting the LAN cable 2 1 1 LAN jack 2 LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector or router Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a network connection Additional memory module You can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is availab...

Page 74: ...l memory modules To discharge your body s static electricity simply touch any metal close to you with bare hands Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing memory module To install memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click Power in the Settings charm and then click Shut down while ...

Page 75: ...r fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Figure 4 8 Removing the memory module cover 2 1 1 Screw 2 Memory module cover Product appearance depends on the model you purchased User s Manual 4 30 ...

Page 76: ... fire possibly resulting in serious injury Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems The lower slot is reserved for the first memory module Use the upper slot for expanded memory If only one module is installed use the lower slot Align the grooves along the edges of the memory module with the locking tabs on the co...

Page 77: ...ng memory module To remove the memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click Power in the Settings charm and then click Shut down while holding down the SHIFT key ensure that the Power indicator is off 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel 4 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack 5 Loosen the screw s...

Page 78: ...urchased 9 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed 10 Install the battery pack 11 Turn the computer over Memory media 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 di...

Page 79: ...r playback protected material on another computer or other device and you may not reproduce any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment Below is a simple explanation for distinguishing SD memory cards from SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards appear the same externally However the logo on memory cards is different so pay careful attention to the log...

Page 80: ...r expose it to liquids or let it get dirty After using card return it to its case The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot Do not leave a card partially inserted in the slot Press the card until you hear it click into place Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data Memory cards have a limited l...

Page 81: ...o 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 Removing memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To remove memory media follow the steps as detailed below ...

Page 82: ...etailed below 1 Connect the RGB cable to the External RGB monitor port Figure 4 14 Connecting the RGB cable to the External RGB monitor port 2 1 1 External RGB monitor port 2 RGB cable There are no fastening screws for an external monitor cable on the External RGB monitor port However external monitor cables which have connectors with fastening screws can still be used 2 Turn the external monitor ...

Page 83: ...urn the HDMI display device s power on Figure 4 15 Connecting the HDMI out port 1 2 1 HDMI out port 2 HDMI cable Please do not plug unplug an HDMI device under the following conditions The system is starting up The system is shutting down When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port the display output device is set to HDMI When you unplug the HDMI cable and re plug it please ...

Page 84: ...Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Display 4 Click Change display settings 5 Click Advanced settings 6 Click List All Modes 7 Select one of the mode at List All Modes Wireless display Some models support Intel Wireless Display Intel WiDi a wireless technology which utilizes Wi Fi to allow the computer to be wirelessly connected to external displays including TVs as extend...

Page 85: ...orized removal or theft The computer has a security lock slot on its right side into which you can attach one end of the security cable while the other end attaches to a desk or similar object The methods used for attaching security cables differ from product to product Please refer to the instructions for the product you are using for more information Connecting the security lock In order to conn...

Page 86: ...ility click Desktop and right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar and then select Open Volume Mixer from the sub menu To adjust the volume level of speakers or headphones move the Speakers slider To adjust the volume level of an application that you are using move the slider for the corresponding application Microphone Level Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level 1 Ri...

Page 87: ...y definition for crisp details Consistent volume level across content To access the utility Click Desktop Desktop Assist Media Entertainment DTS Studio Sound U S patents apply to this product See http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS Sound DTS Sound utilizes advanced patented techniques to retrieve audio cues buried in the original source material and deliv...

Page 88: ...ntrol Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Change display settings If you are running some applications for example a 3D application or video playback you may see some disturbance flickering or frame dropping on your screen If that occurs adjust the resolution of display lowering it until the screen is displayed properly User s Manual 4 43 ...

Page 89: ...you may refer to each utility s online manual help files or README TXT file if applicable All the utilities described here can be accessed from Desktop Desktop Assist Furthermore some utilities can also be launched from Start screen and desktop shortcut TOSHIBA Desktop Assist TOSHIBA Desktop Assist is a graphical user interface that provides access to specific tools and TOSHIBA utilities and appli...

Page 90: ...play Utility For details on Desktop Text Size utility and Split Screen utility see the help file TOSHIBA Password Utility This utility allows you to set a password in order to restrict access to the computer To access this utility click Desktop Desktop Assist Tools Utilities Password Utility TOSHIBA System Settings This utility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way yo...

Page 91: ...IBA Blu ray Disc Player This software is provided for playback of Blu ray Disc It has an on screen interface and functions To start this utility click Desktop Desktop Assist Media Entertainment TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player For details on how to use TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player see the help file TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink This software is a multimedia player which can be used to play bac...

Page 92: ...ognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and will track specific activities related to their usage To access this utility click Desktop Desktop Assist Support Recovery PC Health Monitor For details on TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor see the help file TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player The plug in lets you upconverts wmv and mp4 videos on Windows Media Player For more i...

Page 93: ...r off 1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time with power being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed This can be specified in the Power Options System automatic Sleep Hibernation Mode 1 This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware ac...

Page 94: ...rom your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory so that when you next turn on the power you can continue working right where you left off Hibernation Mode This feature lets you turn off the power to the computer without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are automatically saved to the Hard Disk Drive so that when you next turn the power on again you can conti...

Page 95: ...matically shuts down to prevent any damage In this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor Passwords set by the TOSHIBA Password Utility function are different from the Windows password User Password To start the utility click the following items Desktop Desktop Assist Tools ...

Page 96: ...u to enter a password You can use BIOS Setup to set change or delete the HDD Password or HDD Master Password To start BIOS Setup 1 In the Settings charm click Power and then select Restart 2 Hold down the F2 key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on the BIOS setup utility will load To end the BIOS Setup press F10 and then press ENTER to accept the changes The computer...

Page 97: ...tting Started section The following message will appear in the screen Enter Password At this point the function keys do not work They will function after you enter the password 2 Enter the Password 3 Press ENTER If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row or if you don t enter the password within 1 minute the computer shuts off In this case some features that can power on the comput...

Page 98: ... drives for the operating system Keyboard Allows you to access the wake on keyboard function or to configure the function keys USB Allows you to set conditions for USB SATA Allows you to set conditions for SATA LAN Allows you to set conditions for LAN The settings or options explained here may vary depending on the model you purchased After you changed the settings a dialog box may appear to promp...

Page 99: ...uter s battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer while using Sleep and Charge function 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 c...

Page 100: ...en the AC adaptor is connected Disable features when the battery level reaches Specifies the lower limit of remaining battery life by moving the slider bar If the remaining battery life falls below the setting the Sleep and Charge function will be stopped This setting is only available when the Function under Battery Mode is enabled System ON CDP Charge This function enable disable CDP Charging Do...

Page 101: ... smooth playback When TOSHIBA Media Player is used with a battery power set the Power Options to Balance The screen saver is disabled while TOSHIBA Media Player is playing a video file or slideshows of photos The computer will not enter Sleep Hibernation and shut down mode automatically while TOSHIBA Media Player is running The display automatic power off function is disabled while TOSHIBA Media P...

Page 102: ...k Manual The features and operations about TOSHIBA Media Player are explained in the TOSHIBA Media Player Manual Use the following procedure to open TOSHIBA Media Player Manual Click the Tutorials icon on the Start Page of TOSHIBA Media Player Use the following procedure to open TOSHIBA Media Player Online help When TOSHIBA Media Player is running click Help of the Settings Charm TOSHIBA PC Health...

Page 103: ...end or modify TOSHIBA s obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way TOSHIBA s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started by clicking Desktop Desktop Assist Support Recovery PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor main screen will be displayed and on clicking Please click here to en...

Page 104: ...rd Disk Drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data Do not shut down log off or Sleep Hibernate while writing or rewriting the media Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrations such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the Hard Disk Drive...

Page 105: ...Please make sure to use the default Boot Mode option in the BIOS setup utility before restoring 1 In the Settings charm click Power and then select Restart 2 Hold down the F2 key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on the BIOS setup utility will load In the BIOS setup screen select Advanced System Configuration Boot Mode UEFI Boot Default If you set the Boot Mode as CS...

Page 106: ...s in a manner other than specified in the manual otherwise you may find that space for the required software is not available In addition if you use a third party partitioning program to reconfigure the partitions on your Hard Disk Drive you may find that it becomes impossible to setup your computer Make sure that the AC adaptor is connected during the restoring process When you reinstall the Wind...

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Page 108: ... 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 require help from TOSHIBA Support if you find you need to consult others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist You should always consider the simplest solution first the items detailed in this che...

Page 109: ...random characters Make a screenshot of the current display and if possible look up the messages in the documentation included with the computer software or operating system Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light if so which ones what color are they and do they stay on or blink Write down...

Page 110: ...ing the power on again by pressing the power button Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press CTRL ALT and DEL simultaneously once then cl...

Page 111: ...lick Power and then select Restart 2 Hold down the corresponding key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on 3 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas Power Keyboard Internal display panel Hard Disk...

Page 112: ...e power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the computer and a working power outlet Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged it should be replaced while 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 TOSHIBA Support Battery If you suspect a problem with the bat...

Page 113: ...n select Restart 2 Hold down the F2 key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on the BIOS setup utility will load 3 Set the date in the System Date field 4 Set the time in the System Time field 5 Press F10 a confirmation message will be displayed 6 Press the ENTER key the BIOS setup application will end and the computer will restart Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caus...

Page 114: ...re closing it Hard Disk Drive Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from Hard Disk Drive Check to see whether there is a disc in the optical disc drive if so remove it and try to start the computer again If this has no effect check the Boot Priority Options setting within the TOSHIBA System Settings Slow performance The files on the Hard Disk Drive may be fragmented in this instance you should ...

Page 115: ... from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your memory media card for further information You cannot write to a memory media card Remove the memory media card from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required ...

Page 116: ...nging the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Desktop Desktop Assist 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 reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough Adjust the touch Sensitivity To access it click Desktop Desk...

Page 117: ...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 it If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support USB device In addition to the inf...

Page 118: ...n In this case please try one or more of the following methods Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected Connect external devices after turning OFF of the computer If this function cannot be still used change the setting to disable the function and stop using this function The battery depletes quickly even when I turned OFF the power of the computer If Sleep and Charge function is...

Page 119: ... volume settings Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound device is enabled and that the device is properly working Annoying sound is heard In this instance you may be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to the c...

Page 120: ...the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode To keep this from happening do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Remember to turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor When the display panel and an external monitor are set to clone mode and they are turned off by the timer the display panel or the external mon...

Page 121: ...nal Bluetooth device is turned on Check to ensure that no optional Bluetooth Adaptor is installed in the computer the built in Bluetooth hardware cannot operate simultaneously with another Bluetooth controller If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the comp...

Page 122: ...support department for assistance Consult the reseller or dealer from where you purchased your computer and or software they are your best resource for current information and support TOSHIBA technical support If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related visit TOSHIBA technical support website http www toshiba co jp worldwide User s Manual 6 15 ...

Page 123: ...ers Approximately 413 0 w x 268 d x 30 66 33 05 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body Environmental Requirements 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 60 C 140 F 10 to 90 noncondensing Wet bulb temperature 29 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 3 000 met...

Page 124: ...11 Reserved Reserved 12 SDA Data Signal I O 13 HSYNC Horizontal Sync Signal O 14 VSYNC Vertical Sync Signal O 15 SCL Data Clock Signal O I O I Input to computer I O O Output from computer AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country region in which it is used All c...

Page 125: ...ductors power cord must be VDE type H05VVH2 F or H03VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type H05VV F For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three 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 illus...

Page 126: ...etooth Specification depending on the model you purchased as defined and approved by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by the Bluetooth Special interest Group This Bluetooth product is not compatible with devices using Bluetooth Version 1 0B specifications The wireless devices have not completed verification of connection and oper...

Page 127: ...of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless products equipment on board of 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 ...

Page 128: ...or cause the loss or destruction of stored data TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof Card Specifications Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Compatibility IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs Network Operating System Microsoft Windows Networking Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknow...

Page 129: ...ence Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operate in the 2 4GHz band whic...

Page 130: ... own premises For public use a general authorization is required Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny Alesund Russian Federation Only for indoor applications Restrictions for Use of 5150 5350MHz Frequencies in Europe Italy For pr...

Page 131: ...e used outside own premises Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Russian Federation Limited e i r p 100mW Permitted to use only for indoor applications closed industrial 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 ...

Page 132: ...ainst harmful interference in a residential installation Refer to the FCC information section for the detailed information The radiated output power of the Wireless device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Wireless device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In the usual operating configuration ...

Page 133: ...and specified low power radio station 1 Important notice The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations 1 Before using thi...

Page 134: ... SS modulation 3 1 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 4 About the JEITA 5GHz Wireless LAN supports W52 W53 W56 Channel Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to ...

Page 135: ... install the embedded wireless module into other device Radio approvals for wireless devices This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table If you use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table blow please contact TOSHIBA Support As of March 2013 Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada Cyprus Czech Rep Denmark Estonia Finland...

Page 136: ...el use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your computer documentation or visit the TOSHIBA website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration ...

Page 137: ... only Computers configured with a 64 bit operating system can address 4 GB or more of system memory Battery Life Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select mo...

Page 138: ...d Video Memory System Video Memory and Shared System Memory Shared System Memory will vary depending on system memory size and other factors Wireless LAN The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware ...

Page 139: ...read Only Memory DVD RW Digital Versatile Disc rewritable DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Double Layer FAT File Allocation Table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte GBps gigabytes per second HDD Hard Disk Drive HDMI High definition Multimedia Interface HDMI CEC High definition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute o...

Page 140: ...at SD Secure Digital SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Drive TFT Thin film Transistor URL Uniform Resource Locator USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA Ultra Extended Graphics Array VGA Video Graphics Array WAN Wide Area Network WSXGA Wide Super Extended Graphics Array WSXGA Wide Super Extended Graphics Array Plus WUXGA Wide Ultra Extended Gr...

Page 141: ...ling vents 3 5 3 6 3 10 D DC IN indicator 3 1 DC IN Battery indicator 3 14 Display automatic power off 5 5 hinges 3 8 opening 2 5 screen 3 8 Display controller 3 11 Documentation list 2 1 Dual Pointing Device Touch Pad 6 8 DVD Super Multi drive using writing E Equipment checklist 2 1 External monitor problems 6 13 H Hard disk drive automatic power off 5 5 HDMI out port 3 4 K Keyboard function keys...

Page 142: ... panel on off 5 6 Shut Down mode 2 8 Sleep Mode 2 9 turning off 2 8 turning on 2 6 Problems AC power 6 5 Analyzing the problem 6 2 Battery 6 5 Dual Pointing device 6 8 External monitor 6 12 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 HDD 6 7 Internal display panel 6 7 Keyboard 6 6 Memory Media Card 6 8 Overheating power down 6 5 Power 6 4 Real Time Clock 6 6 Sound system 6 12 TOSHIBA support 6 14 Touch Pad ...

Page 143: ...g 2 9 System automatic 5 5 Sound system problems 6 12 T TOSHIBA Desktop Assist 5 1 U USB device problems 6 10 V Video mode 4 43 Video RAM 3 11 W Web Camera 3 8 Wireless communication 7 5 User s Manual Index 3 ...

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