Toshiba U845w-S410 - Manual

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can caus...

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countrie...

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The indication shown below appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,4...

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is no...

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultan...

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFTA This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/...

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction................................................................................ 23 This guide ...............................................................25Safety icons ............................................................26 Other icons used ....

18 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Seeking additional help .....................................32Check list ..........................................................33Precautions .......................................................33Important information on your computer’s cooling fan .............

19 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer ..................65 Adjusting the quality of the external display ......66 Customizing your computer’s settings....................66Caring for your computer........................................66 Cleani...

21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility .........................107TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ......................108Mouse Utility ........................................................109TOSHIBA Hardware Setup.....................................110TOSHIBA Sl...

22 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system ...........136 If you need further assistance ...............................141 Contacting Toshiba .........................................141 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ....................

23 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. Your computer is ENERGY STAR ® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR ® Pro...

25 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specificatio...

26 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 ser...

27 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Your computer’s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all...

28 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. Please read the safety instruction information on the Quick Start document (that shipped with your computer...

29 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 air conditio...

30 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using blinds. Glare on t...

31 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, 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 keyboard or on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor s...

32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Take short, strategically spaced rest breaks to avoid eye strain and body fatigue. For example, stand up and walk around or stretch for a few minutes every hour. ❖ Taking regular breaks is especially important if you are working long hours on your compu...

33 Getting Started Selecting a place to work For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer environment, customers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration Web site at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC...

35 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially imp...

36 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 40 before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, ...

39 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery The computer battery is not accessible by the user. Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned o...

40 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary accor...

41 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive information on adding memory to your computer. Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of a memory module. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To ...

45 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 9 Click Next to begin the recovery. When the recovery process is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 10 Click Finish to restart the computer. Recovering of factory default software with u...

50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that...

53 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 10 Click Next to begin the recovery. When the recovery process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 11 Click Finish to restart the computer. Creating recovery media To purchase an optional external w...

55 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage 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...

57 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions —If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition —If you want to recover the C: drive to its out-of-box state...

59 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type Computer Management. In the list...

60 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the point...

63 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 random locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user inte...

64 Getting Started Connecting an external device Connecting an external device Depending on your computer model, it may include USB 3.0 port(s). To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). You can easily attach an external device to your compute...

65 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI ® -compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI ® -compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI ® cable (not included with your computer) to the HDMI ® Out port on the side of ...

66 Getting Started Customizing your computer’s settings ❖ Swap - Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your televisio...

67 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 directly onto the computer and/or display. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. To...

69 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. 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 usin...

70 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to external media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the d...

71 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchang...

72 Learning the Basics Starting a program To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the PRTSC key. Backlit keyboard (Available on certain models) Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Auto , the backlight turns on when you ty...

73 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 Start typing the program’s name ( wordpad ) in the Search programs and files field. As you type, all matching files and programs are displayed in a separate window. 3 In the search results window, click WordPad under Programs. Starting a program from the Sta...

74 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 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 to a network, if available. To back up several files at o...

75 Learning the Basics Toshiba’s online resources 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. For more informat...

76 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba’s energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features...

77 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under...

78 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the computer should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba’s C...

79 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before discharging the battery. For more information, see “Backing up your work” on page 74 . Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC ...

81 Mobile Computing Monitoring main 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. Move the p...

82 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power been reached. You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the notification goes off. To change the default notification settings: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type ...

83 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the c...

84 Mobile Computing Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a power plan in the left pane to set up a new plan. To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change ...

85 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery If you find that a new battery is needed, contact the location where you purchased the computer for more information on replacing the battery. Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary...

86 Mobile Computing Disposing of your computer 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 bat...

87 Mobile Computing Traveling tips In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green . Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material - special ...

88 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer’s Features In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your computer. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows ® operating system. You can use its features to start programs, find docume...

89 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer’s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, notification area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) Windows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represe...

91 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications Notification area The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and displays notifications. To learn more about each task, position the pointer over the icon for a few moments and ...

92 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring audio features For help with common Wi-Fi ® networking problems, see “Wireless networking problems” on page 134 . Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one ...

93 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Web Camera 5 When you have finished recording, click the Stop Recording button. The Save As dialog box appears. 6 To save the file, type a file name, and then click Save . Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full ster...

94 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the memory card reader Depending on your computer model, the process of sending email, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary. To access the Web Camera, click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type Web Camera. In the list that a...

95 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the memory card reader When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data. Removing memory media 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons ...

96 Chapter 5 Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this ...

97 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIBA Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ❖ TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. To a...

98 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are Bluetooth ® Settings. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab

99 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Secure tab

101 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ❖ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Optimize ta...

102 Utilities TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can be used to return your system to its out-of-box state, if necessary. For detailed information on using the utility to create recovery m...

103 Utilities Setting passwords 3 Click the item you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install , then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer whi...

104 Utilities Setting passwords Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location...

105 Utilities Setting passwords 6 Click OK . The supervisor password utility dialog box appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK . 8 Restart the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password: 1 Click the Start b...

106 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist . In the list that appears above, click your selection. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab....

107 Utilities TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Your computer may come with the TOSHIBA Face Recognition utility. This utility provides another way to log on to your computer. For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Window...

108 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer. Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility may show tests for feat...

109 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. To access the Mouse utility: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type Mouse. In the list that appears above, click your selection. Or click the Mouse icon in t...

110 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows ® operating system. To access it: ❖ Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type HWSetup . In the list that appears above, click...

112 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility displays whether the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function. It also displays the remaining battery capacity. Starting the TOSHI...

114 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function. To enable this function, select the Enable USB Sleep and Charge check box in the utility. To disable this function, de-select the check box. Yo...

115 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. S...

116 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a s...

117 Utilities TOSHIBA eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 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: ❖ Click the Start button,...

118 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on certain models). It alerts users to specific system conditions via ...

119 Utilities TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility The TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility enables you to create multiple display zones on a screen and to fit the active windows within those zones. Not all active windows can fit within the display zones. To access the TOSHIBA Split Scr...

120 Utilities TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility When you drag the icon to either side of the desktop, a corresponding display zone automatically appears. Releasing the mouse button allows the window to be fit into the display zone. When you drag the icon near the edge of the screen, the Windows snap func...

121 Utilities TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility Settings tab On the Settings tab, you can enable or disable the Split Screen Utility, select a display zone template, and customize its operation. Enable Split Screen ON • The “Split Screen” icon appears on the title bar of the active window. OFF • The “Spl...

122 Utilities TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility Advanced tab (Sample Image) Advanced tab– TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility On the Settings tab, you can create custom display zone templates to fit the windows of your favorite application. Click the New Template button to create a display zone template, and th...

123 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively 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...

124 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End Task . Closing the failed program should allow y...

125 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message. To continue, select Start Windows normally . This can happen if the computer was put into Sleep mode and the ba...

126 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows ® operating system is not working 2 Check the INPUT specifications on the bottom of the computer. The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer. 3 If the specifications do not match, locate and use the AC adapt...

127 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows ® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disabl...

128 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. To access the Windows ® operating...

129 If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 3 To view the properties, double-click 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,...

130 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the AC power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while ...

131 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. You may need to update your keyboard driver. Refer to the documentation that came with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. ...

132 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems For more information, see the Windows ® online Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. Reduce the size ...

133 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems Error-checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories and files on the storage drive and repairs any damage it finds. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , and then Computer . 2 Right-click the drive you want to check. 3 On the pop-up me...

134 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that they are securely connected to your computer. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the ...

135 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key F12 . For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on page 144 . ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that t...

136 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits page 69 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Use Windows ® to back up files, or the entire computer, to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this...

137 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows ® operating system quickly creates restore points - ‘snapshots’ of your Windows ® operating system configuration - and saves them for later recall. If y...

139 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your files. For more help, click Start , Help and Support , and search for “back up files.” General tips for installing hardware...

140 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows ® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are ...

141 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Utility” on page 112 . If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may need additional technical assistance. Since some problems may be related to the operating s...

142 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Toshiba’s worldwide offices laptopforums.toshiba.com Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited84-92 Talavera RoadNorth Ryde NSW 2113SydneyAustralia Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd.191 McNabb Stree...

144 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or mod...

145 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view. The Cards appear when you press the corresponding function key. Hot keys are keys that, when pressed, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend o...

148 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume. This hot key increases the speaker volume. This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer. Fn+ This hot key allows you to zoom out. Fn+ This hot key allows ...

149 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi ® enabled—Enables just the Wi-Fi ® module. ❖ Bluetooth ...

151 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. USA UL approved Canada CSA approved United King...

152 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. AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc ® Read-Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc...

154 Glossary ROM Read-Only Memory RTC Real-Time Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Drive TFT Thin Film Transistor USB Universal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WAN Wide Area Network www World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in...

167 Index A AC adaptor 36 AC power 77 AC power light 36 accessing network 92 adding memory (optional) 40 optional external devices 40 adequate ventilation cooling fan 35 adjusting touch pad settings 63 audio features 92 B backing up files 70 , 74 backlit keyboard 72 battery battery life 76 care 85 ,...