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® libretto User’s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see page 125 in this guide.
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LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR...
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Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's ports.
Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems and is only applicable if your computer has a modem.
Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
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Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Canada – Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;...
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This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products.
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VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem. Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
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2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850...
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel Link 5100/5300 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
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Malawi Martinique Monaco Morocco New Zealand Oman Paraguay Poland Qatar Russia San Marino Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka Tahiti Turk Islands United Kingdom Vatican Virgin Islands Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
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Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros Link AR5B95 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Austria Bangladesh Bosnia Bulgaria Chile Croatia...
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Ukraine Yemen Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than Belgique: 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m.
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Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community Countries Austria Belgium, France, Switzerland/Liechtenstein Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, UK Iceland, Spain O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply.
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Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Austria Bangladesh Bosnia Cambodia China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland...
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Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Austria Bangladesh Bosnia Cambodia China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland...
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UAE (United Arab Emirates) Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Australia Bahrain Bolivia...
Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for...
Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth technology) ® Bluetooth Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Argentina Belgium...
The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
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Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design. Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications.
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Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
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Atheros is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Selecting a place to work ...38 Keeping yourself comfortable ...38 Precautions...39 Important information on your computer’s Computing tips ...42 Backing up your work ...43 Restoring your work ...43 Toshiba’s online resources ...44 Chapter 1: Getting Started... 45 Features and components...45 Front ...46 cooling fan ...41...
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Using the computer for the first time ...59 Opening the computer ...59 Turning on the power ...60 Setting up your software...60 Registering your computer with Toshiba ...61 Navigation and features ...61 Management using the application buttons ...62 Single Full Screen ...62 Full Dual Screen ...63...
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Contents Using Toshiba ReelTime ...76 Preview ...76 Using File Browser ...76 Applications ...76 Documents ...77 Music ...78 Pictures...78 Videos...78 ® Chapter 3: libretto Using the libretto libretto Using the libretto Zoom ...81 TOSHIBA Cards...82 Window Switcher...82 Volume controls...83 Easy Menu Utility ...84 Auto Rotation...85...
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Setting passwords ...115 Using an instant password...115 Using a user password ...115 Deleting a user password...115 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility...116 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility...117 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...118 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility...120 TOSHIBA Button Support...121 TOSHIBA Sync Utility ...121 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ...122 TOSHIBA Service Station ...123...
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Sound system problems ...132 Wireless networking problems...132 Develop good computing habits ...134 Data and system configuration backup in If you need further assistance...138 Before you contact Toshiba ...138 Contacting Toshiba ...139 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites...140 Toshiba’s worldwide offices...140 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Cards...142 TOSHIBA Cards...142...
You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the “Mobile Computing” section of the Toshiba User’s Guide for more information on using power management settings to...
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(RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers’ commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process.
Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see Goes Wrong” on page Introduction...
Introduction Selecting a place to work Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖...
Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of travel. You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Turn Wi-Fi Functionalities off for Cardiac Pacemakers ❖...
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Introduction Selecting a place to work Turning off your computer where electronic devices are regulated or controlled ❖ When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled, always completely shut down the computer. This includes turning off any wireless communication switches or devices, and canceling settings that reactivate the computer automatically, such as a timer recording function.
Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could damage the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk or flash media may damage the disk or flash media, the drive, or both.
Introduction Computing tips Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved.
Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer. You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs, DVDs, external storage media, or flash media, if available.
Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades.
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter explains what to do the first time you use your computer and briefly reviews the features and functions. Please read and adhere to all safety information carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you attempt to use your computer in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the computer.
Getting Started Features and components Front Micro SD™ Card slot (Sample Illustration) Front view Micro SD™ Card slot—Allows for the use of Micro SD™ flash media. For more information, see page Right side Wireless indicator light (Sample Illustration) Right side Wireless indicator light—Is lit when the wireless antenna is on.
Front open Web Camera Keyboard button (Sample Illustration) The computer fully open Home button—Activates the Toshiba Space. For more information, see Keyboard button—Activates the libretto Touch Pad. For more information, see keyboard” on page 79 page Power button—Turns on the computer.
You can use your computer in one of three ways, Dual screen ® Windows mode, Split Screens with Toshiba Space, or as an electronic book reader. ❖ Dual screen Windows Windows...
Toshiba Space, including libretto Touch Pad, and Premium Utilities. For more information on using split screens with the Toshiba Space, see Space” on page ❖ Electronic book reader mode:...
TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury.
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To connect AC power to the computer: Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor 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.
Getting Started Charging the battery The computer’s battery light gives you an indication of the battery’s current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet...
NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Changing the battery When your battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged battery. Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object.
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Getting Started Changing the battery Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately.
Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity.
If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries.
Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter. To fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. For details, please visit...
Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™, a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. For more information and for drop-off locations, visit www.rbrc.org Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screens will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screens will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screens while on battery power.
Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by selecting Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty.
For more information, see libretto® keyboard” on page Premium applications—Applications that make the best use of the Toshiba Space. For more information, see page Premium utilities—Utilities to enhance the Windows experience. For more information, see Utilities”...
Management using the application buttons Dragging the title bar The title bar is now draggable allowing you to switch which screen the window is maximized to. Simply press and hold the title bar to drag it to the other screen. Windows Application (Sample Illustration) Dragging the title bar Full Dual Screen...
Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’s storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off.
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❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command.
Getting Started Turning off the computer If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer.
If dust contaminates the computer, do not turn on the power. Take it to an authorized Toshiba service provider before you use it. Clean any dust accumulated on the computer’s air vents Always remove the dust accumulated on the computer's air vents.
To activate the Toshiba Space, press the Home button. Using the Toshiba Bulletin Board The Toshiba Bulletin Board offers a quick portal to the files you access most. Features of the Toshiba Bulletin Board are: ❖...
Navigation The Toshiba Bulletin Board fully utilizes touchscreen technology for ease of navigation. To move from one board to another, quickly swipe your finger in the desired direction. ❖ Swiping from right to left moves to the next board. ❖...
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The Toshiba Space Using the Toshiba Bulletin Board Interacting with bulletin board objects Bulletin board objects can be manipulated in many ways, including moving, resizing, opening, and editing. Moving objects Use one finger to press and hold an object to drag it anywhere on the bulletin board.
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Using the Toshiba Bulletin Board Rotating objects You can use two fingers to press on opposite sides of an object and by using a turning gesture, rotate the object. Bulletin Board Boards Gadgets (Sample Illustration) Rotating an object Options and editing of objects If you wish to edit an object, you can either select the object or use the following procedure and then select Edit from the menu.
Three bulletin board dropdowns provide various ways of managing and organizing your content. Boards NOTE In addition to the Toshiba board, the maximum number of boards you can create is seven. The Boards dropdown provides a thumbnail view of other boards for quick navigation and selection.
The board background color will change to match your selection. Select the Background Color tool icon again or simply select the bulletin board to close the background color tool. The Toshiba Space Using the Toshiba Bulletin Board Pencil tool icon Tools Gadgets Tile...
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The Toshiba Space Using the Toshiba Bulletin Board Organizing Tile and Pile There are several ways to change how board objects are arranged, undo or redo an action, archive, delete, or retrieve a board. Two organizing options are to Tile or Pile the boards. An additional option resets the boards back to a scattered, or “Normal”...
Using the Toshiba Bulletin Board Camera tool The Camera tool allows you to take photos or videos with the built-in camera and quickly stores them on the bulletin board. Photos and videos taken are added to the Windows library. Photos To take a photo: Select the Camera tool icon.
Using Toshiba ReelTime Toshiba ReelTime opens in the top portion of the bulletin board screen while still leaving enough of the bulletin board space visible for the movement of boards.
Details and basic options are shown within the preview area. Press and hold a document to open it directly. Using File Browser Arrange By: Music Pictures Videos Downloads Desktop Open Add to Favorites Ourlook Messenger Properties The Toshiba Space ® Space. Folder Preview Recycle Bin Office...
The Toshiba Space Using File Browser Music The Music Library displays albums using Windows metadata. All music can be organized and viewed by either album or artist. To browse and preview music: Select Music in the top level file browser menu.
Chapter 3 ® libretto Your computer comes with several premium utilities that give you touch friendly access to common necessities such as libretto keyboards, libretto controls, and zoom. Using the librett ® To activate the libretto Press the Keyboard ( CAPS LOCK CTRL...
® libretto Premium Utilities Using the libretto You can also activate variations of the libretto include: ❖ Three QWERTY libretto ❖ Two Split Thumb key pad choices ❖ 10-key pad A QWERTY layout is the default libretto maximizes screen space while offering a familiar layout that has the most common options.
® Using the libretto For on-screen pointer functionality, you can use the libretto Pad feature. To activate the libretto Double-tap the Keyboard ( Touch Pad ( ® libretto keyboard button (Sample Illustration) The libretto To close the libretto button or touch the libretto Zoom The pop-up zoom feature allows you to zoom in on a portion of the window being viewed in the upper screen.
This provides direct interaction capability with objects within the zoom area. TOSHIBA Cards The TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. (Sample Illustration) Toshiba cards icon For more information on TOSHIBA Cards, see on page 142.
Volume controls Designed to replicate typical Toshiba hardware controls, the volume controls pop-up provides quick and easy access to ® Windows volume functions in a large, touch-friendly layout. To increase or decrease the volume: Activate the volume control by selecting the Volume Control icon.
® libretto Premium Utilities Easy Menu Utility Easy Menu Utility The Easy Menu Utility allows you to display larger icons that overlay an application window and to manage the window using these operation icons. To use the Easy Menu Utility: Touch and release the window's title bar to display the Easy Menu.
❖ Resize a window—Press and hold this icon, then drag it diagonally to adjust the size of the active window. ❖ Window height—Press and hold this icon, then drag it up or down to adjust the height of the active window. ❖...
® libretto Premium Utilities Auto Rotation Locking Auto Rotation To lock auto screen rotation, touch Rotation while it is displayed. When the auto screen rotation is locked, the screen orientation will not change even when the device is rotated. Unlocking Auto Rotation To unlock auto screen rotation, touch Rotation while is displayed.
Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer’s Features In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your computer. Using external speakers or headphones Instead of using the internal speaker, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers. Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down.
The Web Camera software, by default, should already be running. The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active. For more information on the software, select Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Web Camera Application Help.
USB devices You can connect many USB devices to your computer, such as a printer, external storage drive, external optical drive. NOTE For information on setting up and connecting your external USB device, refer to the instructions that came with the device. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an external USB device Using a Micro SD™...
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using a Micro SD™ Card Inserting a Micro SD™ Card To insert a Micro SD™ Card: Turn the Micro SD™ Card so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. Push the card into the slot until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting a Micro SD™...
Removing a Micro SD™ Card Prepare the card for removal by selecting the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. Select the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal, a message will tell you to try again later.
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of-box...
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AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. See for more information.
Recovery Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery.
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Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Warning screen When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then Select Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
Recovery Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Select Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see your work”...
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Select Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then select Next. Recovery “Restoring from recovery...
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Recovery Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field to set the partition size.
Select Next to begin the recovery. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. Select Finish to restart the computer. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the C: drive.
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Recovery Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Warning screen When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then select Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. It is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media.
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To create recovery DVDs/media: Select Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box...
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Select the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process.
Recovery Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
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Select Yes to continue. When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then select Next.
For more information, “Recovering the Internal Storage Drive” on page To delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖...
Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen Select Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you have saved your work to external media (see work”...
Recovery Checking the internal storage drive operating status Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: Select Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer.
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, select Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears.
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The feature available in this category is: ❖ ® Bluetooth Settings (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab...
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The feature available in this category is: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Protect & Fix tab...
Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: Select Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer.
Using an instant password To use an instant password, select the TOSHIBA Cards icon at the bottom of the Toshiba Space screen or double tap the home ( button. Select Lock from the TOSHIBA Cards at the top of the screen and then select the Lock icon to lock the system.
TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the face recognition software or utility.
Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help. NOTE The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: Select Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool.
HWSetup, or select the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in the Optimize tab of The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen – General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Advanced—Allows you set conditions for certain devices and functions ❖...
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❖ Password—Allows you to set a user password ❖ SATA—Allows you to set conditions for the eSATA port ❖ USB—Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
Acrobat ❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: Select Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen Select the desired option(s).
TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the Home and Keyboard buttons. These buttons are located on either side of the lower display. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: Select Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities and then TOSHIBA Button Support.
The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings over time. To access the TOSHIBA eco Utility™, do one of the following: ❖ Select Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA eco Utility.
This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may affect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer. It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers.
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Utilities TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor You may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via the Windows will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA's obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way.
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter.
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The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the AC adaptor that shipped with your computer. If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. See page 139. WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error message.
The Windows ® The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. For example: ❖...
You can connect to Support Online by selecting the Ask button and then selecting Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device.
To view the properties, double-tap the device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the device.
After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.
Small bright dots appear on your TFT displays when you turn on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your screen displays when you turn on your computer. Your displays contain an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and are manufactured using high-precision technology.
If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems Your hard disk seems very slow. If you have been using your computer for a long time, your files may have become fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter. To do this, select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Defragmenter.
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❖ Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided ® with the Wi-Fi adapter. ❖ 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 cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP’s (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. You can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature.
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows system The Windows for backing up your Windows and other important files. Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your valuable data from loss.
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An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails. No additional software is required. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or ‘burn’) as well as read from optical discs.
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Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. Prepare your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive.
Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the following before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation.
Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖...
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com laptops.toshiba.com accessories.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm pcsupport.toshiba.com acclaim.toshiba.com laptopforums.toshiba.com Toshiba’s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A.
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United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm. If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Mexico Toshiba de México S.A. de C.V.
Appendix A TOSHIBA Cards The TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. TOSHIBA Cards The TOSHIBA Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Lock (Instant security) ❖...
TOSHIBA Card functions This section lists the available TOSHIBA Card functions. To use the TOSHIBA Cards: Select the TOSHIBA Card icon at the bottom of the Toshiba Space screen or double tap the home ( TOSHIBA Cards will appear. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display Select the desired option.
TOSHIBA Cards TOSHIBA Card functions Power plan This TOSHIBA Card displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window.
TOSHIBA Cards TOSHIBA Card functions Brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Selecting this Card displays the following options: (Sample Image) Screen brightness Move the slider to decrease or increase the screen brightness.
TOSHIBA Cards TOSHIBA Card functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Card enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Selecting this Card displays the following options: (Sample Image) Wireless communication options ❖...
Sleep mode This TOSHIBA Card places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see mode” on page Selecting this Card displays the following options: (Sample Image) Sleep options ❖ ❖ TOSHIBA Card functions To enable Sleep mode, select...
TOSHIBA Card functions Hibernation mode This TOSHIBA Card places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this TOSHIBA Card will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, Selecting this Card displays the following options: (Sample Image) Hibernation options ❖...
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. UL approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved...
Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide. BIOS BD-ROM CD-ROM CD-RW CMOS COM1 COM2 Alternating Current Basic Input/Output System Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory bits per second Compact Disc Compact Disc Read-Only Memory...
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DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module Disk Operating System Dots Per Inch Digital Versatile (or Video) Disc DVD-ROM Digital Versatile (or Video) Disc Read-Only Memory EPROM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory eSATA external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment File Allocation Table Federal Communications Commission gigabyte Hard Disk Drive HDMI...
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Glossary SDRAM Terms The following terms may appear in this user’s guide. active-matrix display—A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix technology. Also known as a “TFT display,” in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor (TFT) for each cell.
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backup—A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)—See BIOS. baud rate—The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or modem, transmits information. Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second).
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Glossary cache—A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’s main memory. See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. CD—An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory)—A form of high- capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data.
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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 execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. cursor—An on-screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that indicates the position where characters will appear when you enter data.
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Glossary document—Any file created with an application and, if saved to disk, given a name by which it can be retrieved. See also file. double-click—To press and release the pointing device’s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the Windows operating system, this refers to the pointing device’s left button, unless otherwise stated.
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file—A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also document. File Allocation Table (FAT)—The section of a storage drive that keeps track of the location of stored files.
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HDMI cables. See also HDMI. Hibernation—A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off.
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LED (Light Emitting Diode)—A solid state lamp (SSL) that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the source of light, which offers long life and high efficiency output. Multiple diodes are used together, since the light created by individual light-emitting diodes is small compared to incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps.
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Glossary multi-function drive—A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media. multimedia—A combination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a computer program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface—See MIDI. network—A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities.
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PC Card—A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. peripheral—Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer’s CPU.
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Glossary reboot—See boot, restart. removable disk—A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A Flash drive is one example of a removable disk. resolution—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).
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Sleep—A feature of some Windows to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. software—See program. Compare hardware. solid state drive —A data storage device that utilizes solid-state memory as opposed to a hard disk (see also hard disk).
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Glossary Web—See World Wide Web. ® Wi-Fi —A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www)—The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet.
56 taking care of 56 TOSHIBA Cards power plan 144 battery indicator light 46 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup buttons buttons and features 61 Camera tool button 75 Clip Selection button 74 Done button 74 Home button 47 Keyboard button 62 keyboard, libretto®...
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42 restore 43 headphones using 87 Help and Support troubleshooting 128 Hibernation mode 64 TOSHIBA Cards 148 Home button Toshiba Space 68 icon safety 36 icons Full Dual screen 63 Volume Control button 83 Window Switcher button 82...
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46 libretto® keyboard settings 80 using 79 libretto® Touch Pad using 81 Lock (Instant security) TOSHIBA Cards 143 maintaining your battery 57 Micro SD™ Card inserting 90 removing 91 using 89 using in Hibernation mode 90 using in Sleep mode 90 Micro SD™...
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145 Sleep mode 147 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 122 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, (Hardware Settings) 118 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 123 Toshiba ReelTime using 76 TOSHIBA Service Station 123 Toshiba Space...
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TOSHIBA Sync Utility 121 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 120 troubleshooting 130 a screen does not look correct/ flickers 130 battery light is blinking 126 bookmarked site not found 127 checking device properties 128 computer will not start 125 contacting Toshiba 138...