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T OSHIBA Satellite M300/L310 Satellite Pro M300/L310 Port able Personal Computer User's Manual.
ii User ’s Manual Copyright © 2008 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repr oduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No pat ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
User ’s Manual iii T r ademar ks Microsoft, Windows ® and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United S tates and/or other countries. DirectX, AcriveDesktop, Dire ctShow , and Windows Media are registerd trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
iv User ’s Manual W hen Using Y our Computer ■ Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely . ■ Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals.
User ’s Manual v FCC infor mation FCC notice “Dec laration of Confor mity Infor mation” This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with th e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
vi User ’s Manual BSMI notice (T aiwan only) EU Dec laration of Conf or mity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following S tandards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the rela ted European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany .
User ’s Manual vii Modem war ning notice Confor mity Sta tement The equipment has been approved to [Council De cision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switch ed T elephone Network (PSTN).
viii User ’s Manual J a pan re gulations R e gion selection If you are using the computer in Jap an, technical regul ations described in the T elecommunications Business Law r equire that you select the Japan region mode . It is illegal to use th e modem in Japa n with any other selection.
User ’s Manual ix T elephone company procedures The goal of the telephone co mpany is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be ne cessary for them to make changes in their equipment, opera ti ons, or procedures.
x User ’s Manual Instr uctions for IC CS-03 c er tified equipment 1. The Industry Canada label identif ies certified equip ment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommuni.
User ’s Manual xi Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been desi gned to specifically configure to ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set to Australia .
xii User ’s Manual Notes for use of t his device in New Zealand ■ The grant of a T elepermit for a device in no way indicates T elecom acceptance of responsibi lity for the correct oper ation of that device under all operating conditions.
User ’s Manual xiii ■ When used in the Auto Answe r mode, the S0 register must be set with a value of 3 or 4. This ensures: ■ a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers. This confirms that the call has been successfully swi tched through the netw ork.
xiv User ’s Manual The charge for a T elepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charge of $337.50 is payable wh ere an asse ssment is based on reports against non-T elecom New Zeala nd S pecificat ions. $1 12.50 is charged for ea ch variation when submitted at the same time as the original.
User ’s Manual xv Visit http://www .e nergystar .gov or http://www .energ yst ar .gov/power management for more information r egard ing the ENERGY ST AR Program. Optical disc driv e safety instr uctions Panasonic D VD Super Multi UJ-870B/870F Be sure to check the international prec autions at the end of th is section.
xvi User ’s Manual Panasonic D VD Super Multi D VR-KD08 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employ s a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction man ual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized se rvice location.
User ’s Manual xvii T OSHIB A SAMSUNG ST ORAGE TECHNOLOGY 8x slim D VD Writable Driv e TS-L632H ■ THIS DVD WRIT ABLE DRIVE EMPLOY A LASER SYSTEM T O ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT , PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULL Y AND RET AINFOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
xviii User ’s Manual TO S H I B A HD D VD-R OM Driv e SD-L802B ■ THIS DVD WRIT ABLE DRIVE EMPLOY A LASER SYSTEM TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT , PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULL Y AND RET AINFOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT EVER REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONT ACT AN AUTHORIZED SER VICE LOCA TION-SEE SERVICE PROCEDURE.
User ’s Manual xix TO S H I B A HD D VD-RW Driv e SD-L912A ■ THIS DVD WRIT ABLE DRIVE EMPLOY A LASER SYSTEM T O ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT , PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULL Y AND RET AINFOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT EVER REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONT ACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCA TION-SEE SERVICE PROCEDURE.
xx User ’s Manual Inter na tional Pr ecautions CAUTION: This appl iance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ." T o use this model properly , read the instruction manu al carefully and keep this manual for your future reference.
User ’s Manual xxi OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avat a. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallist a lasersäteilyä.
xxii User ’s Manual Impor tant Notice Copyrighted works including, but not limited to music, vid eo, computer program, databases are protected by copyright laws.
User ’s Manual xxiii Gener al Pr ecautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer .
xxiv User ’s Manual Heat injur y ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer . If the co mputer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm.
User ’s Manual xxv T able of Contents Preface Manual content s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxi Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
xxvi User ’s Manual About the HD DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Writ able discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual xxvii How to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Using the W eb Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 1 1 Using the sof tware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
xxviii User’s Manual LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37 LAN cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37 Connecting LAN cable .
User ’s Manual xxix Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 HW Setup Win dow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices ExpressCard Slot .
xxx User ’s Manual HD DVD-RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 Pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual xxxi Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite M300/L310, Satellite Pro M300/L 310 Series computer . This powerful note book computer provides excellent expans ion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provi de years of reliable, high-p erformance computing.
xxxii User’s Manual Preface Chapter 4, Operating Basics , includes instructions on using the following devices: T ouchPad, Sound System, optic al media drives, modem, wireless communication and LAN. It also provid es tips on care of the computer , and CD/DVDs.
User ’s Manual xxxiii Preface K ey operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign ( + ). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C .
xxxiv User’s Manual Preface.
User ’s Manual 1-1 Chap ter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer's features, options and accessori es. Equipment chec klist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and p acking material s for future use.
1-2 User ’s Manual Introduction Software Microsoft ® Windows V ista™ The following software is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows Vist a™ ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer ■ TOSHIBA V alue .
User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction F ea tures Please visit your region’s web site for the configurat ion details of the model that you have purchased. Processor Memory Built-in Depend on the model you purch ased. Please visit your region’s website for the configura tion detai ls of the model that yo u have purchased.
1-4 User ’s Manual Introduction Power Disks Battery Pack Y ou r computer is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC Battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock and calen dar . AC Adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low .
User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction DVD Super Multi drive (Supportin g DVD±R DL) Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi dr ive module that le ts you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run e ither 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3 .
1-6 User ’s Manual Introduction HD DVD-ROM Some models are e quipped with a full-si ze HD DVDROM drive module that lets you run CD’s or DVD’s without using an adaptor .
User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Display The computer's LCD panel su pports high-resolution video grap hics. The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing a ngles for maximum comfort and readability .
1-8 User ’s Manual Introduction Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Built-In 14.1" WXGA CSV with 1280 ho rizontal × 800 vertical pixels. Graphics Controller Graphics controller maximizes display performance. Refer to Display Controller and Modes section in Appendix B, Display C ontroller and Modes for more information.
User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Slots Multimedia ExpressCard Slot The ExpressCard slot that can accommodate two standard module formats; an ExpressCard/34 module and an ExpressCard/54 module. An ExpressCard module is a small add-in card technology based on the PCI Express and Universal Serial Bus (USB) interfaces.
1-10 User ’s Manual Introduction Communications Modem The internal modem feature is not available on all models. Where present, it provides capability for data and fax communication. It supports V .90 (V .92). The speed of data transfer and fax communication depends on the analo g telephone line conditions.
User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Security Special fea tures The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the co mputer more convenient to use. Bluetooth Some computers in this se ries are equipped with Bluetooth functions.
1-12 User ’s Manual Introduction HDD Automatic Power Off *1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disc drive when it is not accessed for a specified time. Powe r is restored when the hard disc is accessed. This can be specified in the Power Options.
User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction T OSHIB A V alue Ad ded P ackage This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . *1 Click , Control Pan el , System and Maintenance , and then click Power Options . TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements.
1-14 User ’s Manual Introduction Utilities and Applications This section describes pre-installed utili ties and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services.
User ’s Manual 1-15 Introduction FingerPrint ut ility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recogn izing fingerprints. (depending on the mod el purchased.) By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication de vice, it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard.
1-16 User ’s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA ConfigFr ee ConfigFree is a sui te of utilities to allow easy control of communicat ion device and network connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks.
User ’s Manual 1-17 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices , for details. The following opti ons are available: Memory exp ansion T wo memory modules can be installed in this computer .
1-18 User ’s Manual Introduction.
User ’s Manual 2-1 Chap ter 2 T he Gr and T our This chapter identifies the various components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer . F ront with the display c losed The following figure shows the computer's front with its display panel in the closed positi on.
2-2 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Vo l u m e D i a l Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers or headphones. Infrared Receiv er Window An infrared receiver window is provided with some models. This is a sensor window that receives signals from the remote control which is provided with your computer .
User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Left side The following figure shows the computer's left side. The left side of the computer Cooling Ve n t s External Monitor Port Microphone Jack USB Ports Headphone ( S/P DIF ) Jack HDMI ExpressCard Slot i.
2-4 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Right side The following figure shows the computer's ri ght side. The right side of the computer * The figure shows FM Antenna Jack. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports Universal Serial Bus port wh ich comply to the USB 2.
User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Bac kside The following figure shows the computer's back panel. The backside of the computer LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megab its per second, 100BASE-TX).
2-6 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Under side The following figure shows the undersid e of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer .
User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our F ront with the display open This section shows the front of the co mputer with the display open. Refer to the appropriate illustration fo r details. T o open the display , lift the front of the display . Position th e display at a comfortable viewing angle.
2-8 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Built-in micr ophone T he Microphone is used with the W eb Camera to talk to other W eb Camera users and to record messages on windows media. Power Button Turns the computer on a nd off and puts it into Hibernation mode and wakes it up from Sleep mode.
User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Optical Disc Driv e An A T API interface controller is used for optical di sc operation. When the computer is accessing a optical disc, an indica tor on the drive glows.
2-10 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur About the HD D VD This section describes the features , use of HD DVD and HD DVD Med ia. Summary HD DVD allows users to enjoy video, conce rts and other packaged content by taking advantage of it s large amount of storage space and high-quality audio and video.
User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our ■ Dolby Digital audio enhancements are only supported by Microsoft ® Windows ® operati ng system. Content with high sample rates of 48kHz or more are downsampled when output through either the built-in speakers or headphone jack.
2-12 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur D VD Super Multi driv e (Suppor ting D VD±R DL) The full-size DVD Super Multi drive modu le lets you record data to writable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor .
User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our HD D VD-RW driv e The full-size HD DVD-RW drive module lets you record data to s as rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72”) HD DVD, 12 cm (4.72”) or 8 cm (3.15”) CD/DVDs without using an adaptor .
2-14 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC po wer to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer . It can auto matica lly adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of ei ther 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almo st any country/region.
User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our R emote controller A remote controller , which is provided with some models, enables you to perform some function s of your computer from a dist ant location. Y ou can use your remote control ler wit h Media Center to play CDs, DVDs and videos, to vie w pictures.
2-16 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Power S tart s or terminate th e operating system. This button functions like the power butto n of your computer .
User ’s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our Using the remote contr oller Some computers include a remote contro l unit, which allows you to control some of your computer ’s functions from a distant location. Operational range of the remote controller Point the remote controller at your computer and press a button.
2-18 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Operational range of the remote controller 30 Degrees 15 Degrees (V ertically) Infrare d Receiver Window 5M 30 Degrees Remote Controller Even if within the effective scope as described above , the remote controller may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases.
User ’s Manual 2-19 The Grand T our Installing/R emo ving ba tteries Be sure to install the provided CR2016 type batteries before usin g the remote controller . The procedures for installing and removing the batteries vary depending on the type of the remote controller .
2-20 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur Installing the batteries 1. Open the battery cove r on the back side of the remote controller . Opening the battery cover 2. Be sure to place the batteries with correct polarities. Press the battery down to the stoppe r then push it forw ard to fit into the battery case.
User ’s Manual 2-21 The Grand T our Slim size r emote controller 1. Open the battery cover on the back side of the remote controller . 2. Hold down the stopper and slide the batte ry out of battery case. Removing the batteries 3. Insert the battery in pl ace.
2-22 User ’s Manual The Grand T o ur.
User ’s Manual 3-1 Chap ter 3 Getting Star ted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Installing the battery pack ■ Co.
3-2 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Installing the ba tter y pack T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables co nnected to the computer . 3. Insert the battery pack. The Batter y Release Latch clic ks into place.
User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power .
3-4 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted 2. Connect the AC adaptor's DC o utput plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the back of the computer . Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. Opening the display The display panel can b e rotated in a wide ran ge of angles for optimal viewing.
User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted T ur ning on the pow er This section describes how to turn on the power . Press and hold the computer's power butto n for two or three seconds.
3-6 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted T ur ning of f the pow er The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut down (Boot), Hibernation o r Sleep Mode. Shut Do wn mode (Boot mode) When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the ope rating system’s main scr een.
User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does Hibernation Mode.
3-8 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions: ■ Power is turned ba ck on immediately after shutting down . ■ Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.
User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer will enter Hibernati on mode automatically whe n you press the power button o r close the Display Screen. First, however , make the appropriate settings according to th e steps below .
3-10 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted System R eco ver y Options About 1.5GB hidden partition is alloca ted on the hard drive for the System Recovery Options. System R eco v er y Options The System Re covery Options f eature is inst alled on the hard disk when shipped from the factory .
User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted 3. T urn on your comp uter to open Windows Vista. 4. Insert the (first) blank me dia in to the tray of the Optical Drive. 5. Double Click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windo ws Vist a desktop, or select the application from S tart menu.
3-12 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted R estoring the preinstalled software fr om R eco v er y Media If the preinstalled files are damaged, use the Recovery Media you created, or HDD recovery to restore them. T o restore the opera ting system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below .
User ’s Manual 4-1 Chap ter 4 Oper a ting Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the T ouchPad, optical media drives, so und system, modem, the wireless LAN and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer .
4-2 User ’s Manual Operating Basics For some functions, yo u can tap the T ouchPad inste ad of pressing a control button. Using the finger print sensor This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerp rints.
User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics How to s wipe the finger Using the following steps when swiping fin gers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to mi nimi ze authentication fa ilures: 1. Align the first joint of th e finger to the center of the sensor .
4-4 User ’s Manual Operating Basics P oints to note about the finger print sensor Failure to follow these guidelines might resu lt in (1) damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure, (2) finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate.
User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics ■ The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique. Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fi ngerprint or fingerprints are used for identifi cation. ■ Check sliding position and speed. ■ Fingerprint data is enrolled up to 30~34.
4-6 User ’s Manual Operating Basics P oints to note about the finger print utility ■ If Windows Vista™’s file encrypti on function EFS (Encryption File System) is used to encrypt a file, t he file cannot be further encrypted using the encryption function of this software.
User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 7. In case of finger injury or authent ication failure, it is recommended that another fingerprint also be en rolled. The following message will be displayed: [We recommended enrolling at leas t two fingerprint images.
4-8 User ’s Manual Operating Basics How to enable fingerprint system boot authentication settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the TrueSuite Access Maganer application prior to enabling and configuring the fin gerprint Pre- OS feature.
User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics How to enable fingerprint Single Sign-On feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the T rueSuite Access Maganer application prio r to enabling and configuring the fin gerprint Single Sign-On feature.
4-10 User ’s Manual Operating Basics How to enable/disable USB sleep and c har ge function Y ou can set enable/disable USB sleep and charge function in HW setup Refer to the USB Sleep and Charge functi on in Chapter 7 HW Setup . ■ The “USB Sleep and Charge function” onl y works for compatible port s.
User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Using the W eb Camera This section describes the bundl ed webc am utility , which can capture still and video images.
4-12 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Capture Stil l Images Click to see a previe w of the captured image; yo u can also e-mail th e image. Vide o Recording Click to prepare for recording. Click again to start recording. One more to stop recording and see preview of the video.
User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics Using the micr ophone Y ou r computer has a built-in microphone that can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications . It can also be used to issu e voice commands to applications tha t supp ort such functions.
4-14 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Loading discs T o load a d isc, follow the steps below and refer to the figures. 1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer slightly .
User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the disc drive's power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of th e eject button.
4-16 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 3. Place the disc, label side up, in the drawer. Inserting a disc 4. Press gently at the centre of the disc until you feel it click into place. The disc should lie b elow the top of the sp ind le, flush with the spindle base.
User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Closing the disc drawer Re mo ving discs T o remove the disc, follow the steps below and refer to the figure. 1. T o pop the drawe r partially open, pr ess the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it i s fully opened.
4-18 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 2. The disc extends slightly over the side s of the drawer so you can hold it. Hold the disc gently by its edges and lift it out. Removing a disc 3. Push the centre of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place.
User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD- R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM discs. However , in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc.
4-20 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and ge neral use discs. Do not use authoring discs. Only gene ral use discs can be written to by a computer drive. ■ We can support only Format1 of DV D-R DL. Therefore you cannot do the additional writing.
User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics W hen writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/ -RW , DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting: ■ Change users in the Windows ® Vista operating system.
4-22 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Writing CD/D VD/HD D VDs on HD D VD-RW driv es Y ou can use the HD DVD-R W drive to wr ite data to either CD-R or CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD-RAM, HD DVD-R, HD DVD-R (Dual layer) discs.
User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics Le gal F ootnotes TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R, CD -RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW , DVD-RAM. HD D VD-R. HD DVD-R (Dual Layer) or HD DVD-RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product.
4-24 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty or damaged, writing or rew riting errors may be noted - ensure that you check all discs for dirt or d amage before you use th em.
User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics ■ Y o u may find that ot her computer DVD-ROM drives or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Laye r), DVD-R W , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW , HD DVD-R or HD DVDR (Dual Layer) discs.
4-26 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator ha s not been confirmed, therefore operation with other software application s cannot be guaranteed.
User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics T OSHIB A Disc Creator Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD-Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator .
4-28 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW media - if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backe d up correctly .
User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics How to mak e a DVD-Video Simplified steps for making a DVD-V ideo from video data captured from a DV -Camcorder: 1. Click Æ All Progr ams Æ DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Æ Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory .
4-30 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Impor tant infor mation f or use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD: 1. Editing digital video ■ Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactory . ■ Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory .
User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics 3. About S traight to Disc ■ Not support to record on DVD- R/+R disc ■ Not support to record DVD+VR format by HDV ■ HDV support to burn D VD-Video only ■ DVD-VR format not support to add Menu 4.
4-32 User ’s Manual Operating Basics R e gion selection T elecommunication regulatio ns vary from one region to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem's settings are correct for the region in which it will be used. T o select a re gion, follow the steps below .
User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics Location list for region selection. A submenu appears displaying location information for teleph ony . Open dialog box, if the m odem and T elephony Current Location region code do not match. A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are in correct.
4-34 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal mode m cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector . 2. In the same way , pull the cable’s other co nnector out of the compute r .
User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics Using the FM tuner The availability of this feature is d epending on the mo del you purchased. 1. Plug the FM tuner a ntenna into the FM Anten na jack. Plug FM tuner antenna into the jack Select Star t Æ All Programs Æ FM T uner Utility to start FM sof tware.
4-36 User ’s Manual Operating Basics W ireless LAN The Wireless LAN feature is not avail able on all models. Where present, it supports the A,B, G and draft N standards but it is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequen ce S pread S pectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radi o technology that complies with IEEE802.
User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics Bluetooth Stack f or Windows by T OSHIBA (depends on the model purchased) Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems: ■ Microsoft ® Windows Vist a™ Detailed information regarding the use with these oper ating systems is listed below .
4-38 User ’s Manual Operating Basics If you used the T ask Bar to disable Wireless LAN, you will need to restart the computer to re-enable it. Alter nativel y , you can also follow this procedure: 1. In the Control P anel , click System and Maintenance .
User ’s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hu b connector . Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub. Disconnecting LAN cable T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below .
4-40 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Mo ving the computer The computer is d esigned for rugged du rability . However , a few si mple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble-free operation. ■ Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer .
User ’s Manual 5-1 Chap ter 5 T he K eyboar d The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/ 102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer .
5-2 User ’s Manual The Keyboard F1 ... F12 function k eys The function keys (not to be confused with Fn ) are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F1 2 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pre ssed.
User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + F1 1 to access the integrated keypad. When activated , the keys with gray markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more i nformation on how to operate these keys.
5-4 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Brightness (decreases): Turns the monitor brightness down. Brightness (increases ): T urns the monitor brightness up. Wireless: Switches the active wirele ss devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on.
User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): Increases the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the supporte d application windows.
5-6 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Ke y p a d ov e r l a y Y our co mputer's keyboard does not h ave an independent numeric keypad, but its numeric keyp ad overlay functions like one. The keys in the centre of the key board with gra y letters make up the numeric keypad overlay .
User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T empor arily using nor mal k eyboard (o verlay on) While using the overlay , you can te mporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay: 1. Hold Fn and press any other key . All keys will operate as if the overlay were off.
5-8 User ’s Manual The Keyboard.
User ’s Manual 6-1 Chap ter 6 P ow er and P o wer-Up Modes The computer's power resources in cl ude the AC adaptor and interna l batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , and power up modes.
6-2 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes P o wer indica tor s As shown in the above table, the Battery . Powe r indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating cap ability and battery charge status. Batter y indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack.
User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes P ow er indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status: Ba tter y types The computer has the following ba tteries: ■ Battery pack ( 3cell, 6cell, or 9cell depending on the model.
6-4 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Battery pack T o ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum cap acity , operate the computer on battery power at le as t once a month un til the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures.
User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes The charge in the RTC battery is ge tting low or has been exha usted. Y ou will need to set the d ate and time with in the BIOS setup using the foll owing steps: 1. Press F2 key - the BIOS setup screen will be displayed.
6-6 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Car e and use of the ba tter y pac k The battery pack is a vital component of portable compu ting. T aking proper care of it will help ensure longer operat ing time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack.
User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes 8. Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack’ s internal protective device will fail, causing it to overheat, explode, ignite or lea k caustic liquids possibly resulting in death or serious injury .
6-8 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining bat tery po wer . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely , Sleep Mode will not function and data in memory will be lost. Also, the computer might register an incorrect time and date.
User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Tim e The following table shows the approximate time required to ful ly charge a discharged battery . Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold.
6-10 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring batter y capacity Remaining battery pow er can be monitored using the following methods. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the task bar ■ Via.
User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes Re taining data with po wer off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods.
6-12 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes R eplacing the ba tter y pack When the battery pack reaches the end o f its operating life you will need to install a new one.
User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes Installing the ba tter y pac k T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables connecte d to the computer . 3. Insert the battery pack. 4.
6-14 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes or if available Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registe red the fingerprint with the Fingerprint utility and enabled Fingerprint Pow er on Security .
User ’s Manual 7-1 Chap ter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer . TO SHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General, Password, Display , Boot Priority , Keyboard, LAN, and USB. Accessing HW Setup T o run HW Setup, click , All Programs , TOSHI BA , Utilities , HWSetup .
7-2 User ’s Manual HW Setup Password This tab allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. User Password Lets you register a new password or un-register an existing password. Owner S tring This blank field is used to display a message when the password field is displayed on startup.
User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p Keyboard Wa ke-up on Keyb oard When this feature is enabl ed and the computer is in Sleep Mode, you can turn on the computer by pressing any key . It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in Sleep Mode.
7-4 User ’s Manual HW Setup.
User ’s Manual 8-1 Chap ter 8 Optional De vices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describ es connection or installation of the following.
8-2 User ’s Manual Optional Devices ExpressCar d Slot The computer is equ ipped with an Ex pressCard slot that can accommodate one ExpressCard. Inser ting an Expr essCard One ExpressCard connecto r is located on the left side of the computer .
User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Re mo ving an ExpressCar d T o remove the ExpressCard, follow the step s below . 1. Click the Safety Remov e Hardware icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Click the ExpressCard you want to remove. 3. Press the ExpressCard once to extend it.
8-4 User ’s Manual Optional Devices SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMOR Y STICK / MEMOR Y STICK PRO/xD Memor y car ds The computer is equipped with a multip le digital media card slot that can accommodate SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK/ MEMOR Y STICK PRO/ xD memory cards.
User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices Installing a memor y car d T o install a memory card: 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting a memory card Re mo ving a memor y card T o remove a memory card, follow the step s below: 1.
8-6 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Memor y car d car e 1. Do not write to a memory card if the battery power is low . Low power could affect writing accuracy . 2. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is in progress. 3. The memory card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way .
User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Memor y e xpansion Y ou can install additional memory in the computer's memory module socket to increase the amount of RAM. This section describes how to install and remove a memory module. Installing a memor y module Follow the steps below to install a memory module.
8-8 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Removing the memory module cover 6. Lift one side of the insulator sheet and fit the module's connectors into the computer's connectors at about a 45 degree angle. Press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection.
User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices 8. Seat the cover and secure it with the screws. 9. Replace the battery pack as described in Chap ter 6, Power and Power- Up Modes . 10. T urn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized. Open System in the Control Panel and click the General ta b.
8-10 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Removing the memory module 6. Seat the cover and secure it with screws and replace th e battery pack. Additional batter y pac k Y ou can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs.
User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices Exter nal monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer . The computer supports several video modes. Refer to Appendix B, Display Con troller and Modes . T o connect a moni tor , follow the steps below .
8-12 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cabl e in to the HDMI out port on yo ur computer . Setting for displa y video on HDMI T o view video on the HDMI device , be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed.
User ’s Manual 8-13 Optional Devices Precautions 1. Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the comp uter . There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged. There is a particular risk that some frames wil l be deleted in the case of digital video transfer .
8-14 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Disconnecting 1. Open the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click.
User ’s Manual 9-1 Chap ter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should problems occur , following the procedu res in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter .
9-2 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Preliminar y chec klist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious probl em. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer .
User ’s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Har dware and system chec klist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer's hardware or attached peripherals.
9-4 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automati cally , and the following will be displayed : This message remains on the screen for a few seconds.
User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trou ble turning on the co mputer with the AC adaptor connected, check the Battery indicator . Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the Battery indicator .
9-6 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Disposing of PC and PC batteries ■ Discard this PC in accordance w ith applicable laws and regul ations. For further information, contact your local government.
User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting ■ Reformatting the medi a ■ Reinstalling an operat ing system from the recovery CD-ROM The procedures above delete only the initial part of the data used for file management. This makes the file in visible to the operati ng system, but the data can still be read by specializ ed utilities.
9-8 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer's setup. Har d disk driv e Problem Procedure No display Press hot keys Fn + F5 to change the display priority , to make sure it is not set for an external monitor .
User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting Rec over y Di s cs D VD Super Multi driv e (Suppor ting DVD±R DL) For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure The following message appears when executing Recovery Disc Creator .
9-10 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software's needs. Check the CD/DVD documentation.
User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting HD D VD-R OM driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD/HD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place.
9-12 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software’s needs. Check the CD/DVD’s documentation.
User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting HD D VD-RW driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD/HD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place.
9-14 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Some CD/DVD/HD DVD run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software’s needs. Check the CD/DVD/HD DVD documentation.
User ’s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting P ointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouchPad Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy .
9-16 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting USB mouse USB Also refer to your USB device’s document ation. Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it.
User ’s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting USB Sleep and Charge function Problem Procedure I cannot use the “USB Sleep and Charge function”. The setting of “USB Sleep and Charge function” may be [Disabled]. Chang e the setting to [Enabled] in the HW Setup.
9-18 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Memor y expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. External devices connected to the compatible port s do not work when connected to a comp atible port.
User ’s Manual 9-19 T roubleshooting Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your monitor ’s documentation. Modem Problem Procedure No sound is heard Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure.
9-20 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting LAN W ireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on w ireless communication, refe r to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
User ’s Manual 9-21 T roubleshooting Finger print Sensor ExpressCar d Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Procedure Readin g of the fingerprint was not successful Please try aga in using th e correct postur e. Refer to Using the fingerprint sensor in Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
9-22 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting T OSHIB A suppor t If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the compute r , you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance.
User ’s Manual 9-23 T roubleshooting Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte. Ltd. 438B Alexandra Road #06-01 Alexandra T echnopark Singapore 1 19968 Spai n TOSHIBA Information Systems, ESP AÑA Parque Empresa rial San Fernand o Edificio Europa, la Plant a, Escalera A 28830 Madrid United S t ates o f America TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.
9-24 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting.
User ’s Manual A-1 A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer's technical specifi cations. En vironmental Requirements Power Requirements Built-in Modem Operating Non-ope.
A-2 User ’s Manual S pecifications Communication specification s Communication System Data: Full duplex Fax: Half duplex Communication protocol Data ITU-T -Rec (Former CCITT) Bell Fax: ITU-T -Rec (Former CCITT) V .21/V .22/V .22bis/V .32/ V .32bi s/V .
User ’s Manual A-3 S pecifications T ran smitting level -10 dBm Receiving level -10 to -40 dBm Input/output impedanc e 600 ohms ±30% Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU-T V .
A-4 User ’s Manual S pecifications.
User ’s Manual B-1 A ppendix B Display Contr oller and Modes Display controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off.
B-2 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the table belo w . If your application offers a selection of mo de numbers th at do not match the numbers on the table, select a mode ba sed on, resolutio n, number of colors and refresh rates.
User ’s Manual C-1 A ppendix C Wi re l e s s L A N Car d Specifica tions Form Factor Mini PCI T ypeIII Comp atibility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANs ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED" logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
C-2 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN Radio Char acteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purchased ■ T y pe of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulation s.
User ’s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN Suppor ted F requency Sub-bands Subject to the radio regulatio ns that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN card may support a diff erent set of 2.
C-4 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN.
User ’s Manual D-1 A ppendix D A C P o wer Cor d and Connector s The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Cer tifica tion agencies Europe: Length: Minimum 1.
D-2 User ’s Manual AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, power cords must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F and two co nductor . For the United S tates and Canada, plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250 V) or 1-15P (125 V) as designated in the U.S. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II.
User ’s Manual E-1 A ppendix E Le gal F ootnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this manu al, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers.
E-2 User ’s Manual Legal Footnotes ■ use of computer at temperatures ou tside the range of 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (7 7°F) at high al titude (all temperature references are ap.
User ’s Manual E-3 Legal Footnotes Ba tter y Life Battery life may vary considerably depend ing on product model, configuration, applications, power ma nagement settings and features utilized, as well as the natural perf ormanc e variations produced by the design of indi vidual components.
E-4 User ’s Manual Legal Footnotes W ir eless LAN The transmission speed ove r the wirel ess LAN and th e distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obst acles, access point design and configuration, and client design a nd software/hardware configurations.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossar y The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AACS: advanced access content system A.
Glossary-2 User ’s Manual Glossary HDMI: high definition multimedia interface HDMI-CEC: high definition multimed ia inte rface consumer electronics control IDE: integrated drive electronics IEEE: In.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary adaptor: A device that provides a co mpatible connection between tw o units. For example, the computer ’s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen.
Glossary-4 User ’s Manual Glossary buffer: The portion of the computer’s memory where dat a is temporaril y stored. Buffers of ten compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to an other . bus: An interfa ce for transmission of sign als, data or electric power .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary comp atibility: 1) T he ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another comp uter without modifying th e data or the media upon which it is bein g transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or comm unicate with another system or component.
Glossary-6 User ’s Manual Glossary disk drive: The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer ’s memory . It also writes data from memory to the disk. T o accomplish these ta sks, the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read-write head.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary escape guard time: A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distin guishes between escapes th at are part of the transmitted data, and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem. execute: T o interpret and execute an instruction.
Glossary-8 User ’s Manual Glossary hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second. host computer: The computer that controls, regul ates, and transmits information to a device or anothe r computer .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary L2 cache: Memory cache installed on the motherboa rd to help improve processing speed. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory .
Glossary-10 User ’s Manual Glossary non-system disk: A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk. nonvolatile memor y: Memory that is capable of permanently sto ring information. Turning the computer ’s power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory .
User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary plug and play : A capability with Windows th at enables the system to automatically recognize connections of exte rnal devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer . pointing device: Any device, such as the T ouch Pad or a mouse, that enables you to move the cursor on the screen.
Glossary-12 User ’s Manual Glossary SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices. SD/SDHC Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital de vices such as digita l cameras and Personal Digital Assist ants.
User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary Wi-F i ® : 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 us ing wireless communication components.
Glossary-14 User ’s Manual Glossary.
User ’s Manual Index-1 Inde x A AC adaptor, 1-4 additional, 1-17 connecting, 3-3 ASCII characters, 5-7 B Battery charging, 6 -8 extending b attery life, 6-11 indicator, 6-1 location, 2-6 Monitoring .
Index-2 User ’s Manual Index K Keyboard, 1-8, 5-1 emulating keys on enhanced, 5-2 F1 ... F12 function keys, 5-2 hot keys, 5-3 typewriter keys, 5-1 Windows® special keys, 5-5 Keypad overlay, 1-11, 5.
User ’s Manual Index-3 Index Processor, 1-3 R Restarting the computer, 3-9 S Security lock attaching, 8- 14 Sleep Mode, 1-12 setting, 3-6 System automatic, 1-12 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced .
Index-4 User ’s Manual Index.
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