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User's Manual TECRA A50-A Satellite Pro A50-A series.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and Safety Copyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks .............................................. 1-1 Regulatory Information ......................................................................... 1-2 Video Standard Notice .
Memory media ..................................................................................... 4-33 ExpressCard ........................................................................................ 4-37 External Display ........................
Chapter 1 TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and Safety This chapter states the Legal, regulatory and safety information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. Copyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks Copyright © 2013 by TOSHIBA Corporation.
Windows, Microsoft and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba Corporation and its affiliates is under license.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
EU Declaration of Conformity This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA EUROPE GMBH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA’s web site http://epps.
Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA. The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments may be: Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area.
Following information is only valid for EU-member States: Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product.
These symbols may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased. REACH - Compliance Statement The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007.
Video Standard Notice THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC, THE VC-1 AND MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (I) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLI.
5. Products derived from this software may not be called "OpenSSL" nor may "OpenSSL" appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project.
This can be in the form of a textual message at program startup or in documentation (online or textual) provided with the package. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
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authors (David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg) as the `FreeType Project', be they named as alpha, beta or final release. `You' refers to the licensee, or person using the project.
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ENERGY STAR ® Program Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR ® compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies.
Optical disc drive safety instructions Be sure to check the precautions at the end of this section. The drive model employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference.
General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.
Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort . It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. It also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.
Moving the computer While the computer is designed for flexible day-to-day usage you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble-free operation. Make sure all disk/disc activity has ended before moving the computer.
Safety Icons Safety icons are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information to start using your computer. Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA.
Right-click Click the right Touch Pad control button once. Right click the mouse once. Press and hold on the touch screen (only for touch screen models). Double-click Tap the Touch Pad or click the left Touch Pad control button twice. Left click the mouse twice.
Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power.
1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. Figure 2-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug) Figure 2-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug) Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord will be included with the computer depending on the model.
Figure 2-4 Opening the display panel 1 1. Display panel Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel. Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer. Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage.
2. Press the computer's power button. Figure 2-5 Turning on the power 1 1. Power button Product appearance depends on the model you purchased. Initial setup The Windows Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power.
2. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the disk/ disc. If you turn off the power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk. Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could cause loss of data.
Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data. Do not switch to Sleep Mode while transferring data to external media, such as USB devices, memory media or other external memory devices, as data will be lost. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep Mode.
Press the power button. Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options. When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left off when you shut down the computer. When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the Power indicator will blink green.
Allows the use of the panel power off feature. Starting Hibernation Mode To enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below. 1. Click Start . Point to the arrow ( ) beside the Shut down button and then select Hibernate from the menu.
Chapter 3 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the computer. Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons) For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section.
Memory media slot This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™/ SDXC™ memory card, miniSD™/microSD™ Card and MultiMediaCard™. Refer to the Memory media section for more information. Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the Memory media slot.
Fingerprint Sensor This sensor enables you to enroll and recognize a fingerprint. Some models are equipped with a Fingerprint Sensor. Left side The following figures show the left side of the computer. Figure 3-2 The left side of the computer 5 1 6 5 4 3 2 5 1 6 5 4 3 7 1.
eSATA/USB combo port One eSATA/USB combo port, which complies to the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left side of the computer. Some models are equipped with an eSATA/USB combo port. Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) port Two Universal Serial Bus ports, which comply to the USB 3.
Figure 3-3 The right side of the computer 6 1 7 5 4 3 2 6 1 7 5 3 3 2 1. ExpressCard slot or PC Card slot* 5. LAN jack 2. Optical disc drive* 6. DC IN 19V jack 3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port* 7. Security lock slot 4. Serial Connector* * Provided with some models.
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), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) or Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).
Underside The following figures show the underside of the computer. You should ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. Figure 3-5 The underside of the computer 1 5 4 2 3 1. Battery lock 4. Docking port* 2.
Memory module slot The memory module slot allows for the installation, replacement and removal of additional memory module. The capacity of the memory modules varies depending on the model. The actual amount of useable system memory will be less than the installed memory modules.
Figure 3-6 The front of the computer with the display panel open 1 6 13 13 11 7 8 9 9 7 8 2 3 4 2 6 A B 10 5 12 14 9 9 1. Wireless communication antennas (not shown)* 8. eco indicator 2. Microphone* 9. Touch Pad control buttons 3. Web Camera LED* 10. Power button 4.
Microphone The built-in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your application - please refer to the Sound System and Video mode section for more information.
eco indicator Double tap this indicator to launch the TOSHIBA eco Utility. Touch Pad control buttons The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse - press the left .
Legal Footnote (CPU) For more information regarding CPU, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section. Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive The capacity of the hard disk drive varies depending on the model. Please note that part of the hard disk's overall capacity is reserved as administration space.
Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or off. The display controller also controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed at a time.
Power Condition Descriptions Power conditions The computer's operating capability and battery charge status are affected by different power conditions, including whether an AC adaptor is connected and what the charge level is for that battery. The LED in the table below refers to the DC IN/Battery indicator.
Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged. Flashing Green Indicates a problem with the computer. Please disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery for several .
Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, and highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it. Using the Touch Pad The Touch Pad located in the palm rest may support the following gestures: Tap Simply tap your finger on the Touch Pad to act on items on the screen.
Keyboard indicator The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator and NUM LOCK indicator which show the following conditions: When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed. When the NUM LOCK indicator glows, the ten key allows you to enter numbers.
Output Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display device. To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Brightness Down Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps.
3. Press the function key repeatedly to cycle through the available options and release the FN key when the desired option is selected. You can also click the desired option. Special function mode 1. Press the function key repeatedly to cycle through the available options and release it when the desired option is selected.
Strong stress is applied to the AccuPoint. If an error message appears, reboot the computer. If an error message does not appear, wait a moment for the pointer to stop, then continue operation. Replacing the cap The AccuPoint cap is an expendable item that should be replaced after prolonged use.
How to Swipe your Finger Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication failures: Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor. Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you until the sensor surface becomes visible.
Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor. Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any other object which may have a build-up of static electricity on it. Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recognition.
You can back up the fingerprint data or the information registered to Automatic password input in IE. Please use Import/Export in TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu. Please also refer to the fingerprint utility Help file for more information by clicking ? in TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu.
6. Swipe four times with the same finger. If scanning of fingerprint succeeds, "Enrollment succeeded! Do you want to save this fingerprint?" message box will appear. Click OK . 7. The following message will be displayed: "It’s strongly recommended you enroll one more fingerprint.
Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication In place of the usual Windows logon by ID and password, fingerprint authentication also allows logon to Windows. This is useful especially when many users are using the PCs, as user selection can be skipped.
Overview about Fingerprint Single Sign-On feature This is a feature that allows the user to complete the authentication for both the User/BIOS Password (and, if applicable, the HDD/SSD Password) and logging onto Windows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up.
Formats The drives support the following formats. DVD Super Multi drive The drive supports the following formats: CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD- Video, CD-DA, CD-Text, Photo CD™ (single/multi-session), CD-RO.
3. Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray. Figure 4-5 Inserting a disc 2 1. Laser lens When the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the computer will cover the disc tray slightly. Therefore, you will need to turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the disc tray.
When the disc tray pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the disc has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open. 2. The disc extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it. Gently lift out the disc. 3. Push the center of the disc tray to close it.
Writing discs You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R, CD- RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs. When writing information to media using an optical drive, you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live electrical outlet.
CD-R: TAIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. CD-RW: (Multi-Speed, High-Speed and Ultra-Speed) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. DVD-R: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2.0 TAIYO YUDEN Co.,Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO.
When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to a media: Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the cut-and-paste function as the original data will be lost if there is a write error.
You cannot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW media using the "Disc Backup" function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. You cannot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD+R, DVD+R DL or DVD+RW media using the "Disc Backup" function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
5. Click the OK button. How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information. TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is only provided with some models.
The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER does not have a parental control function. In order to protect copyrights, the Windows Print Screen function is disabled when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running. (Print Screen functions are disabled even when running other applications besides TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER and when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is minimized.
Screen display and available features may vary amongst videos and scenes. If the menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control window's Top Menu or Menu buttons, Touch Pad and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used.
Care and use of the battery pack This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your battery pack properly. Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions.
Procedures To recharge a battery pack, connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet - the DC IN/Battery indicator will glow orange while the battery is being charged. Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack.
The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time. In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the system automatically turns itself off.
Whether you enable Sleep Mode, which can conserve battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on. Where you store your programs and data. Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the keyboard - closing the display saves power.
4. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer, and to a wall outlet that is supplying power. The DC IN/Battery indicator should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being.
Figure 4-7 Releasing the battery pack 1 2 3 3 1 2 1. Battery lock 3. Battery pack 2. Battery release latch Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack, follow the steps as detailed below: Do.
The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature. The Link speed (10/100/1000 megabits per second) changes automatically depending on the network conditions (connected device, cable or noise and so on).
2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-8 Connecting the LAN cable 2 1 1. LAN jack 2.
Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws - the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads. Installing a memory module To install a memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Shut down the computer - ensure that the Power indicator is off.
7. Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot at about a 30 degree angle before holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place. Figure 4-10 Seating the memory module 3 2 1 1.
8. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw. Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed. Figure 4-11 Seating the memory module cover 2 2 1 1. Memory module cover 2. Screw Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
8. Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer. If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules and the circuits locating close to the memory modules will become hot. In this case, let them cool to room temperature before you replace them.
Keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause computer damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD/microSD Card. Please note that not all memory media have been tested and verified to work correctly.
Memory media format New media cards are formatted according to specific standards. If you wish to reformat a media card, be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards. Formatting a memory media card Memory media cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards.
Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. To insert memory media, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Turn the memory media so that the contacts (metal areas) face down.
Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. The computer could become unstable or data in the memory media could be lost. Do not remove only the miniSD/microSD Card while leaving the adaptor in the memory media slot.
1. Open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Taskbar. 2. Point to ExpressCard and click the left Touch Pad control button. 3. Press the ExpressCard in order to eject the ExpressCard partially out of the computer. 4. Grasp the ExpressCard and remove it.
When you turn on the power, the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device. When displaying desktop on an external analog monitor, desktop is sometimes displayed on the center of the monitor with black bars around desktop (with small size).
When you change the display output device, the playback device may not switch automatically. In this case, in order to set the playback device to the same device as the display output device, please adjust the playback device manually by the following steps: 1.
An external display with HDMI port and a digital adaptor featuring Intel WiDi. The adaptor is a device that connects to the external display via HDMI port and can receive Wi-Fi signals from your computer. Type "Intel WiDi" from the Start menu and click Intel(R) WiDi .
2. Press down on the back of the computer until it clicks into place. The computer connector on the port replicator engages the computer’s docking port. When the computer is connected, the Docked light glows green. Figure 4-18 Aligning your computer with the Port Replicator 1 1.
TOSHIBA Dock setting is currently set to Enable . The computer’s lid is closed. After closing the computer lid, wait a few seconds before pressing the Eject button on the port replicator, otherwise the system may not go to sleep. Unexpected undocking may cause data loss on connected storage device(s).
Connecting the security lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Turn the computer so the security lock slot faces you. 2. Align the security cable with the lock slot and secure it in place. Figure 4-20 Security lock 2 1 1.
To adjust the volume level of speakers or headphones, move the Speakers slider. To adjust the volume level of an application that you are using, move the slider for the corresponding application. Microphone Level Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level.
To access the utility, Click Start -> All Programs -> DTS, Inc -> DTS Studio Sound . U.S. patents apply to this product. See http://patents.dts.com.Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. Realtek HD Audio Manager You can confirm and change the audio configuration using the Realtek HD Audio Manager .
If you are running some applications (for example a 3D application or video playback), you may see some disturbance, flickering or frame dropping on your screen. If that occurs, adjust the resolution of display, lowering it until the screen is displayed properly.
Chapter 5 Utilities and Advanced Usage This chapter describes the utilities and special features of this computer, and the advanced usage of some utilities. Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed utilities that come with the computer and details how to start them.
The efficient performance might not be expected with multiple user accounts registered. Only startup from built-in HDD/SSD supports Hi-Speed Start Mode. When system needs to be restarted because of Windows update, drivers update or applications installation, please Shut down or Restart accordingly.
Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba This software enables communication between the computer and external Bluetooth devices such as printers and mobile phones. Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed.
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility is able to either enable or disable the following function: Sleep and Charge: By connecting to the USB port, devices such as digital audio players are able to charge, even when the computer is in Standby/Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mode or shutdown state.
Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use. Access each function using the following procedures. *1 To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options .
Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work, you can use this feature to allow you to turn off power to the computer without exiting from your software. Data is maintained in the computer's main memory so that when you next turn on the power, you can continue working right where you left off.
USB Sleep and Charge System ON CDP Charge USB Sleep and Charge You can use the Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB- compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players. Your computer can supply USB bus power (DC5V) to the compatible port even when the computer is turned OFF.
Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products, for example when carrying the computer in your bag. Your PC has multiple charging modes so that many different USB devices can be supported for Sleep and Charge function.
Enabled Rapid USB battery charge at maximum 1.5A while PC is powered On. Disabled Conventional USB battery charge while PC is powered On. The "System ON CDP Charge Mode" may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specifications.
After you set the password, a dialog box will be displayed asking whether you want to save it to a floppy diskette or other media. If you forget the password, you can open the password file on another computer. Be sure to keep the media in a safe place.
You can start the Supervisor Password utility by accessing the following folder and then double-click TOSPU.exe : C:Program FilesTOSHIBAPasswordUtility or C:Program Files (x86)TOSHIBAPasswordUtility This utility lets you do the following: Register or delete the Supervisor Password.
OK Accepts your changes and closes the TOSHIBA HWSetup window. Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes. Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the TOSHIBA HWSetup window. Some options shown in grey are possible to confirm their status.
illumination time, and temperatures for various devices). The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity, approximately 10MB or less per year. This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions which may effect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer.
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection Some models have the function for reducing the risk of damage on the hard disk drive. Using an acceleration sensor built into the computer, HDD Protection de.
Hibernation Mode, or powered off. Do not subject the computer to vibration or impact while the function is disabled. Detection Level This function can be set to four levels. The sensitivity levels in which vibrations, impacts and their similar signs are detected can be set to OFF, 1, 2 and 3 in ascending order.
Detection Level Amplification When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed, HDD Detection assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for 10 seconds. HDD Protection Message Specify whether to display a message when TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active.
Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Media. Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Media Creator. Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU. Operate the computer at full power.
Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media If the pre-installed files are damaged, you are able to use the Recovery Media you have created to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it.
Make sure that the AC adaptor is connected during the restoring process. When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk may be reformatted and all data may be lost. 1. Turn off your computer. 2. While holding down 0 (zero) key on the keyboard, turn on your computer.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA has designed this computer for durability, however, should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determine the cause. All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring in the first place.
Check all cables to ensure they are correctly and firmly attached to the computer - loose cables can cause signal errors. Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins.
Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, you should then check the setup and configuration of your hardware. First run through the items in the preliminary checklist as described previously the.
If you are using the AC adaptor, check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. Verify that the computer is on by looking at the Power indicator. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. Also, try turning the computer off and then on.
AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN/Battery indicator. Please refer to the Power Condition Descriptions section for further information.
Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attached. If the battery is completely discharged, it will not begin charging immediately, in these instances you should wait a few minutes before trying again.
Real Time Clock Problem Procedure The BIOS setting and system date/ time are lost. The charge in the Real Time Clock (RTC) battery has run out - you will need to set the date and time in the BIOS setup application by using the following steps: 1. Press and hold the F2 key, and then turn on the computer - the BIOS setup utility will load.
Problem Procedure Markings appear on the computer's display panel. These marks may have come from contact with the keyboard and Touch Pad while the display panel has been closed. You should try to remove the marks by gently wiping the display panel with a clean dry cloth or, if this fails, with a good quality LCD screen cleaner.
Problem Procedure You cannot access a disc in the optical disc drive Make sure the drive’s disc tray is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the disc tray and make sure the disc is properly seated. It should lie flat with the label facing up.
Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to pointing device operation In this instance the system might be busy - Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while. Double-tapping (Touch Pad) does not work In this instance, you should initially try changing the double-click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility.
Problem Procedure Double-clicking does not work In this instance, you should initially try changing the double-click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. To access this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse .
Problem Procedure No sound is heard Press the function keys to increase or decrease volume. Check the software volume settings. Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure.
Problem Procedure No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. Press the function key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal display only. Check to see if the external monitor is connected.
Wireless LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access Wireless LAN Make sure the computer's Wireless communication function is on. If problems persist, contact your LAN administrator. Bluetooth Problem Procedure Cannot access Bluetooth device Check to ensure the computer's Wireless Communication function is on.
TOSHIBA technical support If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related, visit TOSHIBA technical support website http://www.
Chapter 7 Appendix Specifications This section summarizes the computer’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Physical Dimensions shown below do not include parts that extend beyond the main body. The physical dimensions may vary depending on the model you purchased.
External RGB monitor port pin assignment 6 10 1 5 15 1 1 Pin Signal Name Description I/O 1 CRV Red Video Signal O 2 CGV Green Video Signal O 3 CBV Blue Video Signal O 4 Reserved Reserved 5 GND Ground .
Certification agencies China: CQC U.S. and Canada: UL listed and CSA certified No. 18 AWG, Type SVT or SPT-2 Australia: AS Japan: DENANHO Europe: Austria: OVE Italy: IMQ Belgium: CEBEC The Netherlands.
Australia AS approved Europe Approved by the appropriate agency Canada CSA approved China CCC approved Information for Wireless Devices Wireless Technology Interoperability The Wireless LAN is compati.
Please visit http://www.pc.support.global.toshiba.com, if you have any questions about using Wireless LAN or Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA. In Europe visit http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm Wireless Devices and your health Wireless products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
Always turn off wireless functionality if the computer is near automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors. Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment, possibly resulting in serious injury.
The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication. Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances. The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high-density materials.
Information regarding the use of this software with these operating systems is listed below, with further details being contained with the electronic help files supplied with the software. This Bluetooth Stack is based on the Bluetooth specification, depending on the model you purchased.
Luxembourg: Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply. Norway: Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund. Russian Federation: - Only for indoor applications.
Russian Federation: Limited e.i.r.p 100mW. Permitted to use only for indoor applications, closed industrial and warehouse areas, and on board aircraft. 1. Permitted to use for local networks of aircraft crew service communications on board aircraft in area of the airport and at all stages of flight.
pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN- EL. USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Article 14 The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.
1. 2.4 : This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4GHz. 2. DS : This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. 3. OF : This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 4. 4 : The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 5. : This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400MHz to 2,483.
Intel ® Centrino ® Wireless-N 2230 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth The Name of the radio equipment: 2230BNHMW DSP Research, Inc. Approval Number: D111287003 Intel ® Centrino ® Advanced-N 6235 a/b/g/n (a/b/g) Wireless LAN and Bluetooth The Name of the radio equipment: 6235ANHMW DSP Research, Inc.
your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis. CPU Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Legal Footnotes.
Certain 32-bit device drivers and/or applications may not be compatible with a 64-bit CPU/operating system and therefore may not function properly. Memory (Main System) Part of the main system memory .
be less if the product includes one or more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary. LCD Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate.
ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: Basic Input/output System BD-ROM: Blu-ray Disc Read-only Memory bps: bits per second CD: Compact Disc CD-ROM: Compact Disc Read-only Mem.
LCD: Liquid Crystal Display LED: Light Emitting Diode MB: megabyte MBps: megabytes per second MMC: Multi Media Card OCR: Optical Character Recognition (Reader) PC: Personal Computer PCI: Peripheral Co.
Index A AC adaptor additional 4-44 connecting 2-3 DC IN 19V jack 3-6 B Battery extending life 4-25 monitoring capacity 4-24 real time clock 3-12, 4-21 save mode 5-5 types 4-21 Battery indicator Batter.
FN + F3 (Sleep) 4-2 FN + F4 (Hibernate) 4-2 FN + F5 (Output) 4-3 FN + F6 (Brightness Down) 4-3 FN + F7 (Brightness Up) 4-3 FN + F8 (Wireless) 4-3 FN + F9 (Touch Pad) 4-3 FN + space (Zoom) 4-3 FN + TAB (ODD) H Hard disk drive automatic power off 5-5 HDD Protection 5-14 HWSetup accessing 5-11 window 5-11 K Keyboard Function keys F1.
Problems AC power 6-5 Analyzing the problem 6-2 Battery 6-5 Dual Pointing device 6-9 External monitor 6-12 Hardware and system checklist 6-4 HDD 6-8 Internal display panel 6-7 Keyboard 6-7 Memory Medi.
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