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Default Chapter3
- Safety Instructions3
- When Using Your Computer3
- Fcc Information4
- Fcc Conditions5
- Type of Service8
- Fax Branding9
- If Problems Arise9
- Telephone Company Procedures9
- General Conditions13
- Important Notice15
- Table of Contents23
Manual Contents31
Conventions32
- Abbreviations32
- Icons32
- Keys32
- Key Operation33
- Display33
- Messages33
- Terminology33
General Precautions35
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment35
Stress Injury35
Heat Injury35
Pressure or Impact Damage36
PC Card Overheating36
Mobile Phone36
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort36
Chapter 1 Introduction37
Equipment Checklist37
- Hardware37
- Software38
Features39
- Processor39
- Memory39
- Disks40
- Display42
Special Features46
TOSHIBA Value Added Package48
Utilities and Application49
Options52
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour53
Front with the Display Closed53
Left Side55
Right Side56
Back Side57
Underside58
Front with the Display Open59
- AV Button61
System Indicators62
- Keyboard Indicator63
Optical Media Drive64
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media64
- Writable Discs64
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive65
- DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) Drive66
AC Adaptor67
Chapter 3 Getting Started69
Connecting the AC Adaptor70
Opening the Display71
Turning on the Power71
Starting up for the First Time72
Turning off the Power72
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)72
- Hibernation Mode73
- Starting Hibernation74
- Automatic Hibernation74
- Sleep Mode75
Restarting the Computer76
- System Recovery Options77
- Recovery Disc78
Create Optical Recovery Discs79
- For HDD Recovery Model79
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD79
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Your Creating Recovery Media80
- For HDD Recovery Model80
Chapter 4 Operating Basics83
Using the Touch Pad/Dual Mode Pad83
Dual Mode Pad Button Function84
Using the Fingerprint Sensor85
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Sensor85
  - How to Delete the Fingerprint Data87
  - Fingerprint Sensor Limitations87
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Utility88
- Set up Procedure88
- Windows Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication90
- Fingerprint System Boot Authentication90
- How to Enable Fingerprint System Boot Authentication91
- Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature92
- How to Swipe the Finger93
Using Optical Media Drives93
- Loading Discs94
- Removing Discs97
- AV Button Function (Provided with some Models)98
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive99
- Important Message (CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive)99
- Before Writing or Rewriting99
- When Writing or Rewriting100
- Disclaimer (CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive)100
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) Drive101
- Important Message (DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) Drive)101
- Before Writing or Rewriting102
- When Writing or Rewriting104
- Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) Drive)105
- TOSHIBA Disc Creator105
- Data Verification107
- Video107
- When Using Ulead DVD Moviefactory® for TOSHIBA107
Media Care111
- CD/Dvds111
- Diskettes111
- Using the Software113
Using the Microphone114
Modem114
- Region Selection115
- Properties Menu116
Wireless Communications118
- Wireless LAN118
Lan120
- Wireless Communication Indicator120
- Connecting LAN Cable121
- Disconnecting LAN Cable122
Cleaning the Computer122
Moving the Computer122
Heat Dispersal123
Chapter 5 The Keyboard125
Typewriter Keys125
F1 ... F12 Function Keys126
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations126
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard126
- Hot Keys127
- Fn Sticky Key130
Windows Special Keys130
Keypad Overlay130
- Turning on the Overlays130
- Arrow Mode130
- Numeric Mode131
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)131
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)132
- Temporarily Changing Modes132
Generating ASCII Characters132
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes133
Power Conditions133
Power Indicators135
- Battery Indicator135
- DC in Indicator135
- Power Indicator136
Battery Types136
- Battery136
- Real Time Clock Battery137
Care and Use of the Battery Pack137
- Safety Precautions138
- Charging the Batteries140
- Battery Charging Notice141
- Monitoring Battery Capacity142
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time143
- Retaining Data with Power off144
- Extending Battery Life144
Replacing the Battery Pack145
- Removing the Battery Pack145
- Installing the Battery Pack147
Starting the Computer by Password147
- Power-Up Modes148
- Windows Utilities148
- Hot Keys148
- Panel Power On/Off148
- System Auto off148
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords149
HW Setup149
- Accessing HW Setup149
- HW Setup Window149
Chapter 8 Optional Devices155
- Cards/Memory155
- Power Devices155
- Peripheral Devices155
- Other155
PC Cards156
- Installing a PC Card156
- Removing a PC Card157
Express Card158
- Installing an Express Card158
- Removing an Express Card159
Multiple Digital Media Card Slot160
- Installing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card161
- Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card162
Memory Expansion163
- Installing Memory Module163
- Removing Memory Module165
Additional Battery Pack (6 Cell and 9 Cell)166
Additional AC Adaptor166
USB FDD Kit166
External Monitor166
Television167
I.link (IEEE1394)167
- Precautions168
- Connecting168
- Disconnecting169
- Security Lock169
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting171
Problem Solving Process171
- Preliminary Checklist171
- Analyzing the Problem172
Hardware and System Checklist173
- System Start-Up173
- Self Test174
- Power174
- Overheating Power down175
- Password177
- Keyboard177
- LCD Panel177
- Hard Disk Drive178
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive179
- DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) Drive180
- Diskette Drive182
- Pointing Device182
- Touch Pad/Dual Mode Pad182
- USB Mouse183
- Fingerprint Sensor185
- PC Card186
- Express Card186
- SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card186
- Monitor187
- Sound System188
- TV Output Signal188
- Usb189
- Modem189
- Sleep/Hibernation191
- Lan191
- Wireless LAN191
- Bluetooth192
- I.link (IEEE1394)192
TOSHIBA Support193
- Before You Call193
Chapter 10 Disclaimers195
Cpu195
Main Memory Disclaimer196
Battery Life196
HDD Drive Capacity197
Lcd197
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")197
Wireless Lan/Intel197
Non-Applicable Icons198
Copy Protection198
Images198
LCD Brightness and Eye Strain198
Appendix D Wireless LAN199
Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors199
Appendixes199
- Display Controller and Modes199
Appendix A Specifications201
- Physical Dimensions201
- Environmental Requirements201
- Power Requirements201
- Display Controller203
Appendix B203
- Video Modes204
Appendix C205
- Card Specifications209
- Radio Characteristics209
- United Kingdom214
- Cache Memory218
- Write Protection227

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