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GMAD00330011 12/12 If you need assistance: T echnical support is available on line at T o shiba’ s W eb site at support.toshiba.com . At this W eb site, you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software driv ers, BIOS updates, and other downloads.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its op eration in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz freq uency ra nge. FCC requir es this prod uct to be used indoors for frequency ra nge 5.15 GHz to 5.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exposure to Radi o Frequency Radia tion The radiated output power of the TO SHIBA W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio f requency ex posure limits.
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its op eration in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz fr equency ran ge. Industr y Canada r equires this pr oduct to be use d indoors for fr equency ra nge 5.15 GHz t o 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-cha nnel Mobile Satellite sy stems.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In the European Union, thes e symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recov ery and recycling. This Directi ve applies to EU member count ries only and does not apply to end users in other co un tries such as the United States.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the following stick er on de vices incorpora ting this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regulation Confor mity Certif icati on and the T echnical Conditions Compliance Approv al, and.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply .
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 operation in the 5 GHz ba nds. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to av oid oper ating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area. The presence of n earby radar oper ation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy .
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced i n any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either register ed trademarks or trademarks of T oshiba Am erica Information System s, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer Recycling Information As part of a commitment to people and the future, T oshiba promot es the ef ficient use of resources by working to achie ve our zero-waste-to-landf ill goal at all our production sites.
18 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 24 This guide ...............................................................26 Safety icons ............................
19 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Check list .......................................................... 34 Precautions .......................................................34 Important information on your computer’s cooling fan ..................
20 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Caring for your computer ........................................ 69 Cleaning the computer ......................................70 Moving the computer ........................................70 Using a computer lock .
21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Power Plans ......................................................89 Using the eco power plan .......................................91 Changing the main battery ......................................91 Removing the battery from the computer .
22 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using a user password ...................................115 Deleting a user password ................................115 System Settings ....................................................116 Sleep and Charge .....
23 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Develop good computing habits ...........................145 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system ...............146 If you need further assistance ...............................151 Contacting Toshiba .
24 I n t roduct ion W elcom e to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T o shiba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go.
25 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When considering additions to your home office, purchase products that hav e earned the ENERGY ST AR ® for all your equip ment needs, which can sav e you mone y , save ener gy , and help protect the climate. Vi s i t http://www .
26 Introd uctio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated.
27 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that c o uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipmen t, or loss of data.
28 Introd uctio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series.
29 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti v ely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer .
30 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as ai r conditioner vent s or heaters.
31 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ A void glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lam ps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light inten sity from windows by using blinds.
32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternati ve k eyboards, such as the split curved k eyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use. ❖ Don’t rest your wrists on the edge of the ke yboard or on the work surface when typing.
33 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ T ake short, strategically spaced rest breaks to a void eye strain and body fatigue. For e xample, stand up and walk around or stretch for a few minutes ev ery hour . ❖ T aking regular breaks is especially important if you are working long hours on your comput er or working on a deadline.
34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work For more specif ic recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer en vironment, custom ers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration W eb site at: http://www .
35 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer , and never expose the computer to rain, water , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury .
36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Keep the computer and disks aw ay from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as lar ge stereo speakers. Information on some disks is stored magnetically . Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files.
37 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 41 before a dding external or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, printer , and m emory .
38 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer , or use AC adaptors sp ecified 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 c omputer possibly resulting in serious injury .
39 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer source 2 Plug the A C adaptor co rd into the DC-IN on the side of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Connectin g the AC adaptor cor d to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet.
40 Getting Started Char ging the main battery Charging the main batter y Before using the battery to power the computer , you must charge the battery . T o charge the battery , leav e the co mputer plugged into an A C power source with the co mputer turned o ff until the battery light glows white.
41 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Initial setup The W indo ws 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time. F ollow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system and begin using your compu ter .
42 Getting Started T o Shut down your computer T o Shut down your computer 1 From the St art or Desk top scr een, m ov e your poi nter over the upper or lower right co rner of the screen. 2 When the W indo ws ® Charms appear , click the Settings () Charm.
43 Getting Started T o place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lo wer right of the screen click the Pow e r ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart , and then click the Restart option. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system.
44 Getting Started Adding optional external de vices Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices or memory , T oshiba recommends setting up your software.
45 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) T o avoid dam aging the computer’ s screws, use a Ph illips screwdriver of the correct size that is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer’ s power on may damage the computer , the module, or both.
46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Unplug and remov e any cables connected to the computer , including the A C adaptor . Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
47 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touch ing the connector on the memory module or on the computer .
48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Firmly press the mem ory module into the memory slot ’ s socket at approximately a 30-de gree angle (to the horizontal surf ace of the computer).
49 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) (Sample Illustration) Inserti ng the mem ory module into the slot 16 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and s ecure it using the screw . 17 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserti ng the main battery , see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 93 .
50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Y ou can no w continue setting up the computer . When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recogni zed the additional memory mo dule.
51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and s ecure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserti ng the main battery , see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 93 .
52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive If the computer does not reco gnize the memory configuration, turn of f the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps .
53 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive you create recov ery media before using your system for the first time. See “Creating recovery media” on page 53 and “Restoring from recov ery media” on page 55 . ❖ During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor .
54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive T o create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Cr eator and click your select ion, or if you are i n the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen.
55 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will be erased during the process of creating the recovery media. Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to another storage device before executing this procedure, or use bla nk media.
56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive T o recover your internal stor age dri ve from reco v ery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of the following: ❖ If your recov ery f iles are on D VDs, insert the f irst reco very D VD into your optical disc dri ve.
57 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Y ou can recov er the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will attempt to back up your data usi ng the utilities stored on y our comp uter’ s internal storage dri ve: TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our data will be copied into the backup folder .
58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive The “Refresh your PC” screen appears. (Sample Image) Refr esh your PC screen T oshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 76 ).
59 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 8 Y our system will restart. The “Refreshing your PC” windo w appears. When the process is complete your system will reboot your W indows ® operating system. Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive.
60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 5 Scroll do wn to “Remove ev eryt hing and reinstall W indows, ” and click Get Started . The “Reset your PC” screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC scr een 6 Click the Next button.
61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive The “Ready to reset your PC” screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to r eset your PC screen 8 Click the Reset b utton. The “Resetting your PC” window a ppears. When the process is complete your system will reboot you r W indo ws ® operating system.
62 Getting Started Using the touc h pad (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next . 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install .
63 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Zoom in for a clo se-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control b uttons Refer to the table below for specif ic instructions on performin g each operation.
64 Getting Started Using the touc h pad Open or activate an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to open/activate. 2 Do one of the following: ❖ T ap the touch pad twice in rapid succession O.
65 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to rando m locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatical ly select text, click buttons, and acti v ate other user interface elements.
66 Getting Started Using external display de vices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enab led by defaul t. T o enable/disab le the touch pad, do one of the following: ❖ Press the touch pad ON/OFF ( ) button. ❖ Press F5 . For more information, see “Disabling or enabling the touch pad” on page 156 .
67 Getting Started Using external display de vices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port (Sample Illustration) V i deo ports on right side of computer Selecting video cables T o connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable.
68 Getting Started Using external display de vices Y ou can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings.
69 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings The ( ) + P keys navigate through the option s without activating a selection. Press ENTER to activate a selection. Y ou may also use the F4 key , and then press ENTER to activate a selection.
70 Getting Started Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker , and other openings. Never spray cleaner direc tly onto the computer and/or display . Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer .
71 Getting Started Caring for your computer 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into th e security lock slo t on your computer , then engage the locking device.
72 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage driv e.
73 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to e xternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
74 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key .
75 Learning the Basics Mouse pr operties Mouse properties Mouse properties allow you to ch ange your pointin g device or mouse settings. T o access Mouse properties: 1 Mov e your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen.
76 Learning the Basics Saving your work Belo w is an e xample using the Search f ield to start an app: 1 Mov e your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When the W indo ws ® C harms appear click the Sea rch () C h a r m . (Sample Image) Sear ching for apps 2 Start typing the app’ s name in the Search field.
77 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive HINT : Backing up all the files on your internal sto rage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Y ou may prefer to use a high-capacity file recovery system, such as an external hard drive.
78 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the driv e is in use. Eject button —Press to release the disc tray . Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing.
79 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc into the driv e: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the dri ve’ s in-use ind icator light is off. 3 Press the dri v e’ s eject button.
80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical disc driv e that allo ws you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi -media files to recordable optical media.
81 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online re sour ces Removing a disc with the computer off T o remove a disc with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray sl ides partia lly out of the drive.
82 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your computer while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is n ot being used, thereby co nserving energy and saving money in the process.
83 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only , and does no t indicate the battery life t hat will be obtained by any indi vidual user .
84 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on.
85 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power HINT : Once the batter y is fully charged, we recommend that you periodically operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely . Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before discharging the battery .
86 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Monitoring batter y power The computer’ s main battery light giv es you an indication of the main battery’ s current charge.
87 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait a few moments after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capacity and perform its calculations.
88 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Setting batter y notifications Y ou can set tw o notif ications. Each notif ication can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery po wer has been reached.
89 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Conserving batter y power How long a fully char ged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ Ho w th.
90 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The W indo ws ® Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) W indows ® P ow er Options window 3 Select an appropriate plan for your work en vironment or create your own custom plan. 4 Click Create a po wer plan in the left pane to set up a ne w plan.
91 Mobile Computing Using the eco power plan Using the eco power plan This computer may be equipped wi th the eco po wer plan. Operating the computer with this p ower plan enabled reduces electrical po wer consumption by slightly lowering system performance.
92 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 3 Unplug and remov e any cables connected to the computer , including the A C adaptor . 4 Close the display panel an d turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position.
93 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the char ge d battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks.
94 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery T aking care of your battery The follo wing sections offer tips on ho w to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
95 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accuracy of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a po wer source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
96 Mobile Computing T ravelin g tips Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local government authority for de tails regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly . In addition, T oshi ba’ s recycling initiativ es include recycling programs, ev ents and consumer prom otions.
97 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the Start screen The Start screen is the launching pa.
98 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the Start scr een For detailed information on the new W indows 8 functionality , refer to the W indo ws ® Help and Support.
99 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Ti le s T iles can be accessed and launched from the Start screen. T ypical Start screen tiles are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other a pplications downloaded to your system.
100 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Y ou may see v arious icons displayed on your system deskto p, for example: Recycle Bin—Holds files you ha v e deleted. Y ou may be able to retriev e these f iles until you empty the Recycle Bin.
101 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features W indows ® St or e T ypical tasks in the not ification area are Current time, Po wer usage mode, network connecti vity status, and speaker volume. T o activ ate a specific task, click the appropriate notification area icon.
102 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Using Wireless LAN connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availa bility of public wireless LAN access points may be limited.
103 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio fe atur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to record sounds using the computer’ s internal microphone (av ailable on certain models) or an optional external microphone.
104 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speakers that require an external power source.
105 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Using the Memory card reader The Memory card reader supports the use of Secure Digital™ (SD™), Mini SD™, Micro SD™, SDHC, SDXC, or MultiMediaCard ® (MMC ® ) media.
106 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Removing memor y media 1 If you are not currently on th e Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on the Start screen, otherwise skip to step 2 .
107 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether, these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns.
108 Utilities Desktop Assist ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIB A Application Installer Desktop Assist The Desktop Assist provides qu ick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settin gs.
109 Utilities Desktop Assist Media & Entertainment The feature a v ailable in this cate gory is T OSHIB A V ideo Player (S a m pl e I ma ge ) Desktop Assist window – Media & Entertainment ta.
110 Utilities Desktop Assist T ools & Utilities The features that may be av ailable in this category are: ❖ eco Utility ® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Funct.
111 Utilities Desktop Assist Support & Recovery The features that may be av ailable in this category are: ❖ PC Diagnostic T ool Utility ❖ PC Health Monito r ❖ Recov ery Media Creator ❖ Ser.
112 Utilities eco Utility ® eco Utility ® The eco Utility ® monitors your power sa vings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings o ver time. T o access the eco Utility ® : 1 From the Start screen begin typing eco Utility , or while in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop Assist icon.
113 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk aw ay from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again.
114 Utilities Setting passwor ds (Sample Image) Supervisor P asswo r d tab 4 Click Set . 5 Enter your pas sword, and th en enter it again to v erify . 6 Click Set . Under User Policy , this option may or may not ask for password verification. 7 Click OK to sa v e your password as a te xt f ile .
115 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a user password A user password provides po w er-on password protection. Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not re member it.
116 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings is the TOSHIB A conf iguration management tool av ailable through the Windo ws ® operating system. T o access it: 1 T o access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settin gs , or while in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop Assist icon.
117 Utilities Sleep and Charg e ❖ General —Allows you to vie w the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Ke y b o a r d —Allows you to access the w ake.
118 Utilities Sleep and Charg e ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports.
119 Utilities Sleep and Charg e Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can b e used to enable or disable the US B Sleep and Charge function. T o enable this function, select Enable . T o disable this function, toggle the Enable button to the Disabled position.
120 Utilities Function Ke y Function Key T urns noti fications for touch pad status ON/OFF . (Sample Image) Function K e y The Function option is disabled by default.
121 Utilities PC Diagnostic T ool Utility PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Ref er to the online Help document ation within the application for additional help. The PC Diagnostic T ool utility may show tests for features you do not have.
122 Utilities PC Health Monitor PC Health Monitor The PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as po wer consumption, th e cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (availabl e on certain models). It alerts users to specific system conditions via pop-up messages.
123 Utilities Recovery Media Cr eator Recover y Media Creator The Recov ery Media Creator utility enables yo u to create recovery media that can be used to return y our system to it s out-of-bo x state, if necessary . For detailed information on using the utility to cr eate recov ery media, see “Creating recovery media” on page 53 .
124 Utilities TOSHIB A Applicatio n Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Appl ication Inst aller allo ws you to reinstal l the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer .
125 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself.
126 If Something Goes Wrong Pr ob lems when you turn on the computer 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining program s one by one by selecting the program name, then End T ask .
127 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME F AILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message. T o continue, select Start Windo ws normally . This can happen if the computer was put into Sl eep mode and the battery has discharged.
128 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e ef fecti ve, visit the T o shiba W eb site at su pport.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer’ s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the support bulletin by name).
129 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working ❖ The operating system responds dif ferently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a ne w program or adding a device.
130 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working Advanced options Clicking this option presents you with another set of options: System Restor e ❖ System Restore allows you to us e a Restore point to return the computer to a state at which it was performing pr operly .
131 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working ❖ Enable Safe Mode Starts W indows ® with a minimal set of drivers and services.
132 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Mana ger The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still ha ve a problem using your co mputer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the p roblem.
133 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems 3 From the list of device(s), click Device Mang er . 4 T o view the de vice(s) installed, double-click the device type. The operating system displays the de vice Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs.
134 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove th e memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module el iminates the error, the memory module may be faulty .
135 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboa r d pr oblems If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 mi nutes before you turn o n the computer . If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, the batter y may hav e reached the end of its useful life.
136 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr ob lems Display problems Here are some typical displ ay problems and t heir solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha v e gone into effect. Press an y ke y to acti v ate the screen. If you are using th e built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor .
137 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems A message displays saying that ther e is a pr oblem with y our display settings and tha t the adap ter type is incorrect or the curren t settings do not work with y our hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer’ s internal display .
138 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage driv e or with external media usually sho w up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors. Sometimes a driv e problem may cause one or more files to appear to hav e garbage in them.
139 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems 3 Right-click the driv e you wish to check. (Sample Image) Clicking on the drive 4 In the pop-up m enu, click Properties . The dri ve’ s Properties box appears. 5 Click the T ools tab . 6 Click the Check b utton.
140 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Y our data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for file recov ery procedures. Many software packages auto matically create backup files . Y ou may also be able to recov er lost data using utility soft ware.
141 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Some discs run corr ectly b ut others do not. Check that the type of disc you are using is compatible with your optical disc driv e.
142 If Something Goes Wrong W ir eless networking pr oblems Make sure the prin ter cable is f irm ly attached to the computer and the printer . Run the printer’ s self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer dri vers as sho wn in the instructions that cam e with the printer .
143 If Something Goes Wrong W ir eless networking pr oblems ❖ If another computer is on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. If, for example, the other computer can not browse to a public W eb site, the ISP’ s (Internet Serv ice Provider) service may be disrupted.
144 If Something Goes Wrong D V D operating pr oblems The Windo ws ® operating system wir eless management utility does not work. If you are using an ext er na l Wi-Fi ® adapter (USB adapter or other v ariety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility .
145 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 From the search list, click Choose when to turn off display . 3 T o keep the display from turning off, click Nev er in both drop do wn lists. 4 Click Sa ve changes . The screen sa v er runs while y ou ar e watching a movie or title.
146 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Read the user’ s guides. It is very dif f icult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follo w ev ery time you experience a problem with the computer . Y our ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about ho w the computer and its software work together .
147 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5 Under Restore settings select Tu r n on System Protection . 6 Click OK . 7 Click Cre ate . 8 In the input field, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before inst alling Brand X Accounting app.
148 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive.
149 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that the installatio n process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see “Backing up your data o r your entire computer with the W indows ® operating system” on page 148 ).
150 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits USB Sleep and Charge is not w orking . USB Sleep and Charge may be di sabled. Open the T OSHIB A Sleep and Charge utility to check if the f eature is disabled and to enable it if necessary .
151 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance If you need further assistance If you have follo wed the recommend ations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may n eed additional techni cal assistance.
152 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices For more information on additio nal T oshiba worldw ide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp /index.htm . A ustralia T osh iba (Australia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd.
153 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys TOS HIB A Functi on ke ys pro vide a quick w ay to modif y selected system functions and to launch applications.
154 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Help file Display brightness This TO SH IBA Function key displays the help file. This TO S H IBA Function key decreases the screen brightness. This TO S H IBA Function key increases the screen brightness.
155 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) This TO S H IBA Function key cycles through the display options and highl ights the av ailable options. ( On l y t h e fi r s t option is av ailable when you do not hav e an external monitor attached.
156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the touch pad Media buttons This TO S H IBA Function key enables/disables the touch pad. T o enable/d isable the touch pad press F5 . For more information on using the touch pad, see “Using the touch pad” on page 62 .
157 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Volume Mute Disabling or enabling wireless devices Keyboard Function keys Zoom (Display resolution) This TO S H I BA Function key enables/disables volume mute. When volume mute is enabled, n o sound will com e from the speakers or headphones.
158 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the co untry of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v ariou s parts of the world.
159 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this User’ s Guide.
160 Glossary DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc DV D - R O M Dig ital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Only M emory eSA T A external Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment FAT .
Glossary 161 RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Driv e TFT Thin Film Tr ansistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W ide Area Network www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this User’ s Guide.
162 Glossary B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a remov able disk, k ept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) —See BIOS. baud rate —The speed at which a communication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation.
Glossary 163 C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L1 c ach e, L 2 ca che.
164 Glossary CPU —See Central Pr ocessing Unit (CPU). CPU cache —A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and programs.
Glossary 165 disk drive —The de vice that reads and writes information and programs on e x t e r n al m ed ia or hard di sk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. document —Any file created with an appl ication and, if saved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved.
166 Glossary F fil e —A collection of related in formation, saved on disk with a uniqu e name. A file may be a program, inform ation used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T) —The section of a s t o r ag e d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files.
Glossary 167 hardware —Th e physical components of a computer system. Compare softwar e . H D M I ( High-Def inition Multimedia Interface) —An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog signal.
168 Glossary LAN (Local Area Network) —A group of com puters or other devices dispersed over a relati v ely li mited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with any other on the network.
Glossary 169 multi-function drive —A D VD drive that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia —A com bination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a comp uter program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface —See MIDI .
170 Glossary pixel —Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer . Plug and Play —Generally , refers to t he computer’ s ability to automatically configure itself to work with periph eral devices.
Glossary 171 res o lu t io n —A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen . For a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a v ailable horizontally and vertically .
172 Glossary Suspend —A feature of some Windo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your op en applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the comp uter on again. Swipe —Swipe an open window to the le ft or right of the screen to display the next or pre vious window .
173 Index A A C adaptor 37 AC p ow e r 84 A C po wer light 37 accessing network 102 adding memory check total memory 51 memory (optional) 44 optional external devices 44 adequate ventilation cooling f.
174 Index safety precautions 94 setting notifications 88 taking care of 94 battery indicator light 86 BIOS Setup see System Settings but t o n eject, optical disc driv e 78 mute button 78 next track b.
175 Index DV D removing with compu ter off 81 removing with compu ter on 80 D VD player troubleshooting 144 DV D s using 77 E eco po wer plan 91 eco Utility® 112 eject button optical disc driv e 78 e.
176 Index M maintaining your battery 95 manual eject hole optical disc driv e 78 media control buttons mute button 78 next track button 78 play/pause button 78 previous track b utton 78 using 78 volum.
177 Index supervisor password 113 user password 113 PC Diagnostic T ool Utility 121 PC Health Monitor 122 port HDMI™ 66 RGB 67 power connecting cable to A C adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable conne.
178 Index settings customize computer settings 69 display output 68 Shut down but t o n 45 computer 42 , 43 , 45 , 133 icon 42 , 43 , 45 , 133 Sleep and Charge 117 Sleep mode 43 sounds recording 103 s.
179 Index power and batteries 134 printer 141 restore points 146 screen does not look correct/ flickers 136 slo w Internet connection 131 sound system 141 trouble running discs 141 trouble running pro.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Toshiba PSKGGU01N00J c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Toshiba PSKGGU01N00J - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Toshiba PSKGGU01N00J, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Toshiba PSKGGU01N00J va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Toshiba PSKGGU01N00J, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Toshiba PSKGGU01N00J.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Toshiba PSKGGU01N00J. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Toshiba PSKGGU01N00J ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
