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1-18 User’s Manual

NTRODUCTION

Main Page

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 Contents25
Manual Contents33
Conventions34
- Abbreviations34
- Icons34
- Keys34
- Key Operation35
- Display35
- Messages35
- Terminology35
General Precautions37
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment37
Stress Injury37
Heat Injury38
Pressure or Impact Damage38
Express Card Overheating38
Mobile Phone38
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort38
Chapter 1 Introduction39
Equipment Checklist39
- Hardware39
- Software40
Features41
- Processor41
- Memory41
- Disks42
- Pointing Device46
Special Features49
TOSHIBA Value Added Package51
Utilities and Application52
Options55
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour57
Front with the Display Closed57
Left Side59
Right Side62
Back Side63
Underside64
Front with the Display Open65
- AV Button67
- System Indicators68
- Keyboard Indicators69
Optical Disc Drive70
- About the HD DVD70
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media71
- Writable Discs72
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive74
- DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) Drive75
- HD DVD ROM Drive76
- HD DVD-R Drive77
Remote Controller78
- Using the Remote Controller82
Installing/Removing Batteries83
- Installing the Batteries84
- Replacing the Batteries86
AC Adaptor87
Chapter 3 Getting Started89
Connecting the AC Adaptor90
Opening the Display91
Turning on the Power91
Starting up for the First Time92
Turning off the Power92
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)92
- Hibernation Mode93
- Starting Hibernation94
- Automatic Hibernation94
- Sleep Mode95
Restarting the Computer96
System Recovery Options97
Create Optical Recovery Discs98
- For HDD Recovery Model98
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD98
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Your Creating Recovery Media99
Chapter 4 Operating Basics101
Using the Touch Pad/Dual Mode Pad101
Dual Mode Pad Button Function102
Using the Fingerprint Sensor103
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Sensor104
  - How to Delete the Fingerprint Data105
  - Fingerprint Sensor Limitations105
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Utility106
- Set up Procedure106
- Windows Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication108
- Fingerprint System Boot Authentication109
- Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature110
- How to Swipe the Finger111
Using Optical Disc Drives112
- Loading Discs113
- Removing Discs115
- AV Button Function116
Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to Enjoy HD Dvds117
- HD DVD Playback Restrictions117
- Notes on Use117
- Notes on Playing HD DVD Video Discs118
- Toshiba Hd DVD Player120
Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER120
- Starting TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER120
- Operating TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER121
- Open TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER HELP123
- TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER Control Window123
Using the Computer in Place of an HD DVD Player126
- Before Connecting126
- Connecting to the Computer127
- Switching between Computer and Television Display127
Display Compatibility128
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive129
- Important Message (CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive)129
- Before Writing or Rewriting129
- When Writing or Rewriting130
- Disclaimer (CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive)131
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) Drive131
- Important Message (DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) Drive)131
- Before Writing or Rewriting131
- When Writing or Rewriting134
- Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) Drive)135
Writing CD/DVD/HD Dvds on HD DVD-R Drives135
- Important Message136
- Legal Footnotes136
- When Writing or Rewriting139
- TOSHIBA Disc Creator140
- Data Verification142
- Video142
- When Using Ulead DVD Moviefactory® for TOSHIBA142
  - How to Learn more about Ulead DVD Moviefactory143
  - Important Information for Use144
Media Care146
- CD/DVD/Hd DVD146
- Using the Software148
Using the Microphone149
Modem150
- Region Selection150
- Properties Menu151
- Dialing Properties152
Wireless Communications153
- Wireless LAN153
Lan156
- Connecting LAN Cable156
- Disconnecting LAN Cable157
Moving the Computer158
Cleaning the Computer158
Heat Dispersal159
Chapter 5 The Keyboard161
Typewriter Keys161
F1 ... F12 Function Keys162
Soft Keys: FN Key Combinations162
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard162
- Hot Keys163
- FN Sticky Key166
Windows Special Keys167
Keypad Overlay167
- Turning on the Overlays167
- Arrow Mode167
- Numeric Mode168
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)168
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)169
- Temporarily Changing Modes169
Generating ASCII Characters169
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes171
Power Conditions171
Power Indicators173
- Battery Indicator173
- DC in Indicator173
- Power Indicator174
Battery Types174
- Battery174
- Real Time Clock Battery175
Care and Use of the Battery Pack176
- Safety Precautions176
- Charging the Batteries179
- Battery Charging Notice180
- Monitoring Battery Capacity181
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time182
- Retaining Data with Power off183
- Extending Battery Life183
Replacing the Battery Pack184
- Removing the Battery Pack184
- Installing the Battery Pack186
Starting the Computer by Password186
- Power-Up Modes187
- Windows Utilities187
- Hot Keys187
- Panel Power On/Off188
- System Auto off188
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords189
HW Setup189
- Accessing HW Setup189
- HW Setup Window189
- Boot Priority192
Chapter 8 Optional Devices195
- Cards/Memory195
- Power Devices195
- Peripheral Devices195
- Other195
Express Card196
- Installing an Express Card196
- Removing an Express Card197
Multiple Digital Media Card Slot198
- Installing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card198
- Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card200
Memory Expansion201
- Installing Memory Module201
- Removing Memory Module203
Additional Battery Pack (6 Cell and 9 Cell)204
Additional AC Adaptor204
USB FDD Kit204
External Monitor205
Television206
Hdmi207
I.link (IEEE1394)208
- Precautions208
- Connecting209
- Disconnecting210
- Security Lock210
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting211
Problem Solving Process211
- Preliminary Checklist211
- Analyzing the Problem212
Hardware and System Checklist213
- System Start-Up213
- Self Test214
- Power214
- Password217
- Keyboard217
- LCD Panel218
- Hard Disk Drive218
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive219
- HD DVD ROM Drive220
- HD DVD-R Drive221
- DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) Drive222
- Diskette Drive224
- Infrared Port224
- Pointing Device224
- Touch Pad/Dual Mode Pad225
- USB Mouse227
- Fingerprint Sensor228
- Express Card229
- SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card229
- Monitor230
- Sound System231
- TV Output Signal231
- Usb232
- Modem232
- Sleep/Hibernation234
- Lan234
- Wireless LAN234
- Bluetooth235
- I.link (IEEE1394)235
- Recovery Discs236
TOSHIBA Support237
- Before You Call237
Chapter 10 Disclaimers239
Cpu239
Memory (Main System)240
Battery Life240
HDD Drive Capacity241
Lcd241
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")241
Wireless LAN242
Non-Applicable Icons242
Copy Protection242
Images242
LCD Brightness and Eye Strain242
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes243
Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors243
- Physical Dimensions245
- Environmental Requirements245
- Power Requirements245
Appendixes243
Appendix A Specifications245
Appendix B247
- Video Modes248
Display Controller and Modes247
Appendix C249
- Card Specifications253
- Radio Characteristics253
Appendix D Wireless LAN253
Appendix E257
- United Kingdom258
AC Power Cord and Connectors257
Glossary259
Abbreviations259
Index273

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