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User’s Manual 2-9

The Grand Tour

Memory Module

Cover

This cover protects two memory module sockets --

one or two modules are pre-installed. Refer to the

Memory expansion section in Chapter 8, Optional

Devices.

Cooling Vents Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from

overheating.

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Default Chapter4
- Default Chapter4
- Preface30
- Manual Contents30
- Conventions31
Chapter 1 Introduction33
- Equipment Checklist33
  - Hardware33
  - Software34
- Features35
  - Pointing Device41
- Special Features44
- TOSHIBA Value Added Package46
- Utilities and Applications48
- Options51
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour52
- Front with the Display Closed52
- Left Side54
- Right Side56
- Backside58
- Underside59
- Front with the Display Open61
- Optical Disc Drive64
- AC Adaptor68
- Remote Controller69
Getting Started77
Chapter 3 Getting Started Connecting the AC Adaptor78
- Connecting the AC Adaptor78
- Opening the Display80
- Turning on the Power81
- Windows Setup81
- Turning off the Power82
- Restarting the Computer85
- System Recovery Options85
- Create Optical Recovery Discs86
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD87
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Recovery Media88
Chapter 4 Operating Basics89
- Using the Touchpad89
  - Touch Pad Gesture90
- Using the Fingerprint Sensor91
  - How to Swipe the Finger92
  - Points to Note about the Fingerprint Sensor93
  - How to Delete the Fingerprint Data94
  - Fingerprint Sensor Limitations94
  - Points to Note about the Fingerprint Utility95
  - Set up Procedure95
  - Windows Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication96
  - Fingerprint System Boot Authentication96
  - Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature97
- USB Sleep and Charge Function98
  - Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility99
- Using the Web Camera100
  - Using the Software101
- Using the Microphone102
- Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition102
  - Disclaimer103
  - How to Register the Face Recognition Data103
  - How to Delete the Face Recognition Data104
  - How to Launch the Help File105
  - Windows Logon Via TOSHIBA Face Recognition105
- Using the Optical Disc Drive105
  - Loading Discs106
  - Removing Discs110
- Writing CD/DVD/Bds111
  - Important Message111
  - Before Writing or Rewriting with the BD-R/RE Drive111
  - Before Writing or Rewriting with the BD Combo Drive113
  - Before Writing or Rewriting with the DVD Super Multi Drive114
  - When Writing or Rewriting117
  - Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi Drive or BD-R/RE Drive)117
- Data Verification118
  - How to Learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator118
- Video118
- When Using Corel DVD Moviefactory® for TOSHIBA118
  - How to Make a Labelflash DVD118
  - How to Make a DVD-Video119
  - How to Learn more about Corel Moviefactory119
  - Important Information for Use119
- TOSHIBA DVD Player121
- Using Windvd BD for TOSHIBA123
  - Starting Windvd Bd for Toshiba124
  - Operating Windvd Bd for Toshiba124
- Media Care125
  - CD/DVD/Bd125
- Modem125
  - Region Selection126
  - Properties Menu126
  - Settings126
  - Modem Selection127
  - Dialing Properties127
  - Connecting127
  - Disconnecting128
- Using the FM Tuner128
- Wireless Communications129
  - Wireless LAN129
  - Security130
  - Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA130
  - Wireless Communication Switch131
  - Wireless Activity LED131
- Lan131
  - LAN Cable Types131
  - Connecting LAN Cable132
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable132
- Cleaning the Computer132
- Moving the Computer133
  - Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection133
  - TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties134
  - Details135
Chapter 5 The Keyboard136
- Typewriter Keys136
  - F1 ... F12 Function Keys137
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations137
  - Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard137
- Hot Keys138
  - Fn Sticky Key (Depends on the Model You Purchased)139
- Windows Special Keys140
- Generating ASCII Characters140
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes141
- Power Conditions141
- Power Indicators142
  - Battery Indicator142
  - Power Indicator142
- Battery Types143
  - Battery Pack143
  - Real Time Clock Battery144
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack146
- Replacing the Battery Pack150
  - Removing the Battery Pack150
  - Installing the Battery Pack151
- Starting the Computer by Password152
- Power-Up Modes153
  - Hot Keys153
- Panel Power Off/On153
- System Auto off153
Chapter 7 HW Setup154
- Accessing HW Setup154
- HW Setup Window154
  - User Password155
  - Boot Priority155
Chapter 8 Optional Devices157
- Expresscard158
  - Inserting an Expresscard158
  - Removing an Expresscard159
- SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK Pro/XD Memory Cards160
- Memory Expansion163
  - Installing a Memory Module163
  - Removing a Memory Module166
- Additional Battery Pack167
- Additional AC Adaptor167
- External Monitor168
- Hdmi168
  - Setting for Display Video on HDMI169
  - Settings for Audio on HDMI169
- I.link (IEEE1394)169
- Esata (External Serial ATA)172
  - Connecting an Esata Device172
  - Disconnecting an Esata Device173
- Security Lock173
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting174
- Problem Solving Process174
  - Preliminary Checklist175
  - Analyzing the Problem175
- Hardware and System Checklist176
- TOSHIBA Support191
  - Before You Call191
  - Where to Write192
Specifications193
- Environmental Requirements193
Appendix A Specifications195
Display Controller195
Appendix B Display Controller196
Wireless LAN196
- Card Specifications196
- Radio Characteristics197
Appendix C Wireless LAN199
AC Power Cord and Connectors199
- Certification Agencies199
- Battery Life202
- Hdd Drive Capacity203
- External Hdd Capacity204
- Copy Protection204
- Lcd Brightness and Eye Stain204
- Safety Use for Tv Tuner204
Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors205
Appendix E Disclaimers205
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor205
Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor206
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor206

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