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Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C600 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 2
failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 3
" means life support systems, medical life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 4
. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United jack called the USOC RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 5
, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advanced notice is not practical - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 6
company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified network may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 7
problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 8
on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 9
specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 10
/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 11
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations. Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 12
microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 13
equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 14
14 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link 5100/5300 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 15
table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link AR5B95 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 16
16 Chile Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Ghana Herzegovina Hungary Indonesia Italy Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Lithuania Malaysia Monaco Nambia New Zealand Norway Panama Peru Portugal Romania Senegal Slovak Republic South Korea Sweden Thailand Ukraine USA Yemen China Cyprus Dominican Republic El Salvador - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 17
17 Deutschland: France: Italia: Nederland: Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, audessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 18
European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by . You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 19
19 China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Ghana Honduras Iceland Ireland Japan Kenya Latvia Liechtenstein Macedonia Mexico Mozambique Nicaragua Pakistan Paraguay Poland Qatar Serbia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Trinidad United Kingdom Venezuela Colombia Cyprus Dominican Republic El Salvador France - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 20
20 Cambodia China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Germany Hong Kong India Israel Japan Kenya Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Monaco Netherlands Antilles Norway Panama Peru Portugal Romania Serbia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Trinidad UAE (United Arab Emirates) Uruguay Vietnam Canada Colombia Cyprus - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 21
21 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8188CE This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Australia Bahrain Bolivia Brazil Cambodia Chile Costa - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 22
22 Uganda Uruguay Vietnam UAE (United Arab Emirates) USA Zimbabwe United Kingdom Venezuela Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/ - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 23
. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 24
24 Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth® wireless technology) Bluetooth® Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 25
in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 26
26 Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/ region where the product is sold. operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations. Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 27
User's Guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 28
technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 29
Satellite and Satellite Pro are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media .com. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 30
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 30 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 31
Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 32
100 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 101 Computing tips 101 Using the keyboard 102 Character keys 103 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 103 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 104 Function keys 104 Special Windows® keys 104 Overlay keys 105 Starting a program 106 Starting a program from - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 33
Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 34
computer to a network .........139 Exploring audio features 140 Recording sounds 140 Using external speakers or headphones..........140 Using the Web Camera 141 Using the Memory card reader 142 Inserting memory media 142 Removing memory media 143 Chapter 5: Utilities 144 TOSHIBA Assist 145 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 35
168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer problems 176 Wireless networking problems 177 DVD operating problems 178 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 36
Hibernation mode 194 Output (Display switch 195 Display brightness 196 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............197 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 198 Zoom (Display resolution 199 Keyboard hot key functions 200 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 201 Glossary 202 Index 217 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 37
system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 38
ENERGY STAR® specifications will use between 30% and 60% less energy depending on how it is used. If all U.S. households and businesses replaced old computers with cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 39
include user manuals or all program functionality. NOTE The product specifications and Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows® 7. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 40
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 41
, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 42
to do the first time you use your computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that is shipped with your computer, of circumstances and locations. Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 43
chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included . Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 44
/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 45
Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 46
. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 47
. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 48
cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 49
other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 50
has loaded completely. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on-screen instructions. - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 51
, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 50. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 86) ❖ Connect an external keyboard - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 52
memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 50. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory memory module(s) may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before replacing - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 53
Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 54
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. C600/C640 series C650 series Memory module slot cover C670 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 55
static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 56
. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 57
of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 58
Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 59
now continue setting up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 60
that you may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 61
memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power computer on a hard flat surface. - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 62
Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. If the computer does not recognize the memory restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-of-box - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 63
your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 78 for more information. ❖ When - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 64
76. To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 65
Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is selected in the next step. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 66
Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save C:\Users data to C:\Backup. Toshiba does not power source via the AC adaptor. - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 67
stored on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: The data from C:\ 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 68
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 7 A warning screen appears, stating the - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 69
the Internal Storage Drive 9 When the recovery process is complete, the Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears, indicating that drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. You can recover the C: drive - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 70
To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 71
When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 72
/media" on page 76. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 73
Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is selected in the next step. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 74
appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field to set the partition size. 9 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 75
Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 76
the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. For instructions - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 77
the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your keyboard. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 78
changing the hard drive partitions-If drive to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Note: This option deletes all other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions drive: While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 79
: Turn off your computer. Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to your computer, and then power on the computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press F12. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD or USB Flash - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 80
Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 81
button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 82
pad To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer Check your program documentation for specific instructions on right-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (right-hand) control button Scroll vertically Slide your - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 83
Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Scroll horizontally Do the following: Slide your finger along the bottom edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. Example: 83 (Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area Scroll continuously - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 84
screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For help with these problems the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 85
an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Your - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 86
external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 5 Release the Fn key. Adjusting the quality of the external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 87
; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 88
Started Connecting a printer Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 89
power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 90
, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 91
charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 92
Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 93
. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 94
options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 95
plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 96
for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 97
memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 98
can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 99
the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you battery" on page 131. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 100
the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the internal storage drive and optical disc drive indicator lights stop glowing) and lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 101
memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery off backing up because it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 102
you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as new icon positions may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for C600/C640 Series (Sample - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 103
103 NOTE C650/C670 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 104
with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 189. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 105
form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data NOTE This section applies to the - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 106
control overlay light goes out. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer to locate the program file ❖ - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 107
Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the contents of each drive and the window. 5 In the right part of the window, double-click Windows NT. 6 In the right part of the window, double-click Accessories. Windows® - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 108
. 3 In the search results window, click WordPad under Programs. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command, save your work on the internal storage drive, external media, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing. When you - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 109
and to give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 110
than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to set up the Windows® operating system to run with the additional printer(s). To print a file: . 2 Click on the arrow in the upper-left corner of your Windows®-based application to display the drop-down menu, and then click Print. The program - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 111
You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Look in the online Help or your operating system - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 112
on AC power. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on the side of the computer. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 113
lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 114
label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it tray. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 115
optical disc drive that allows you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi-media files to recordable optical media. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 116
problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical disc drive. Please refer to your computer's product specification for listing of specific , into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 117
before inserting it in the drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 118
-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 119
you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. For more information about Windows® power plans, see "Power Plans" on page 126. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 120
. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. For more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 121
on battery power until the battery discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 122
the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for information on replacing the main - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 123
system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). C600/C640 series C650/C670 series System indicator lights AC power light/Battery light ON/OFF light (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait a few moments after - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 124
as the age of the battery. What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can: ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare (not included - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 125
settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 126
Plan or select your own combination of power options. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Windows® Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 127
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 127 5 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification levels, internal storage drive power save time, etc. You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item. 6 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 128
or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 94. 3 Unplug - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 129
to the unlocked position. C600/C640 series C650 series C670 series (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. C600/C640 series C650 series C670 series (Sample Illustration - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 130
is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 131
or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer. ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 132
. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 133
battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 134
manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba make sure the Wireless antenna is OFF if your computer has wireless LAN capability. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 135
The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows® operating system. You can use its features to start programs, find documents tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 136
double-clicking the icon. You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop, for example: Recycle Bin-Holds files you have deleted. You may - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 137
drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Recycle Bin to hold these files. In this case, Windows Windows® online Help for more specific information Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 138
Current time, Power usage mode, network connectivity status, and speaker volume. To activate a specific task, click Wireless LAN connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 139
+ F8. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 188. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 177. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 140
the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound Recorder. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you have finished recording, click the Stop Recording button - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 141
an external power source. Other jack. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini connector. To adjust the volume: ❖ For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the computer's volume control TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Web Camera Application Help. - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 142
of media. To copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows® operating system. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 143
card and pull it straight out. C600/C640 series C650 series C670 series (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows® message "copying..." disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your data - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 144
your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator ❖ TOSHIBA Service Station 144 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 145
you to customize a range of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 146
146 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The feature available in this category is: ❖ Bluetooth® Settings (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 147
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password 147 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 148
148 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The feature available in this category is: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 149
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 149 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 150
that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install. (Sample Image - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 151
work on your computer again. TOSHIBA supports several types of passwords on Windows® account to use an instant password. ❖ A power-on password-Prevents unauthorized users from starting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password-Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 152
as a result of the inability to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor Password - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 153
. The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen appears asking for a password. 5 Enter provides power-on password protection. Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, TOSHIBA strongly recommends - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 154
To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 155
fails, log on to your computer using your Windows® password. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility technology will be completely secure or error-free. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 156
and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then PC of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 157
To access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Mouse, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 158
- General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 159
on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is turned off. ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you to adjust settings for the internal storage drive - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 160
can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 161
, before logging in, click on the TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator icon located on the upper right side of the logon screen. A screen with the list of connected networks appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 162
problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems (once), then click Start Task Manager. The Windows® Task Manager window appears. 162 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 163
computer and then restart it. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at least 10 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 164
Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's internal storage drive may not be affected - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 165
.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 166
❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 167
help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click one of the options listed in the window and then follow the on-screen instructions. You can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 168
the drivers being used by the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 169
. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 170
Plans" on page 126). Have you added a device, such as a memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the internal storage drive more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin with? All these conditions affect how long - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 171
If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 171 NOTE C650/C670 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If, while typing, strange things - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 172
of these components individually. Click Display and then Change display settings to choose the screen resolution. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 173
not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with external media usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors. Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 174
drive problems 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now... button. The Check Disk box appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Your hard - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 175
of disc you are using is compatible with your optical disc drive. For more information regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem is with an optical data disc, refer to the software's documentation - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 176
the computer and the printer. Run the printer's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 88 or in the instructions that came with the printer. You may have connected the printer while the - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 177
general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 178
Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network. ❖ If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 179
Toshiba Web site for new information on optical disc drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the following steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 180
habits ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition. Some people use a combination of these problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 181
a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 2 In the left as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Then click Create. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it with the current - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 182
on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading. Follow the on-screen instructions - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 183
, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. Always restart the Windows easier to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 184
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 185
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United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 188
and to launch applications. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Lock (Instant security) ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Output (Display switch) ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless ❖ Touch pad ❖ Zoom (Display resolution) 188 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 189
off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. To use the Hot Key Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Select the desired option. The selected Card is displayed - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 190
Cards Hot key functions Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 191
This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable lock, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. The user logon screen will - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 192
192 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window. Selecting this - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 193
Sleep mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 193 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 194
Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 195
Cards Hot key functions 195 Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power-on display options (only the first option is available when you do not have an Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Display mode options window - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 196
device. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 197
Cards Hot key functions 197 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi-Fi® module. ❖ Bluetooth®* enabled-Enables just the - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 198
Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the touch pad or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the touch pad. For more information on using the touch pad, see "Using the touch pad" on page 81. - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 199
199 Zoom (Display resolution) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + [Space bar] (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions, then select the desired resolution - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 200
200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 201
Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA Canada UL approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia CSA approved Europe VDA - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 202
defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User's Guide. AC Alternating Current 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 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 203
Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC Personal Computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association RAM Random Access Memory RGB Red - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 204
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Solid State Drive Thin Film Transistor Universal Serial Bus Uniform Resource Locator Wide Area Network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this User's Guide. A active-matrix display-A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 205
(HD). BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)-Basic instructions, stored in read-only memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs to drive. bus-An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 206
a single computer system. (2) How parts of the system are set up (that is, configured). controller-A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU-See Central - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 207
box-An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user. Direct Current (DC)-The type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in one direction. Compare Alternating Current (AC). Direct Memory Access (DMA)-A dedicated - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 208
object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver-See device driver. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD-ROM. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory)-A very high-capacity storage - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 209
storage drive that parts is symbolized on screen by a memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data. Hard - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 210
World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. See - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 211
to incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)-A type of device (such as a hard disk) into memory for processing. local area network-See LAN. logical drive-A section of a disk as ROM. A computer's main memory is RAM. See also RAM, ROM. microprocessor-See Central - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 212
212 Glossary motherboard-The computer's main circuit board that contains the processor, memory, and other primary components. MS-DOS prompt-See system prompt. multi-function drive-A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media. multimedia-A combination of two or more media, such as - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 213
fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound screen. port-A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor-See Central Processing Unit (CPU). program-A set of instructions . R RAM (Random Access Memory)-Volatile memory that can - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 214
information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S Secure Digital (SD)-A small, portable, non-volatile - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 215
To send a file to another computer through a modem or network. See also download. USB-See Universal Serial Bus (USB). USB Flash drive-A small, portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer's USB port and functions as a portable hard drive. They are smaller and more durable than an external - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 216
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 using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www)-The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. A user of - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 217
46 AC power 120 AC power light 46 accessing network 139 adding memory check total memory 62 memory (optional) 52 optional external devices 51 adequate ventilation cooling fan 45 adjusting touch pad settings 84 audio features 140 B backing up files 101, 111 battery battery life 119 Call2Recycle - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 218
AC adaptor 46 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 47 computer to a network 139 monitor 85 power cord/cable 47 power source 47 connection set up 139 cooling fan adequate ventilation 45 customize computer settings 99 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 182 desktop creating new icon 136 exploring the - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 219
) 199 Hot Key Cards 188 Hot key functions 189 I icon desktop 136 moving to desktop 136 recycle bin 136 safety 40 installation memory module 52 installing a charged battery 130 battery 128 memory modules 52 mouse 86 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 42 internal storage drive recovery 62 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 220
85 monitor problems troubleshooting 172 monitoring battery power 122 mouse installing 86 mouse utility 157 moving the computer 100 N network accessing 139 connecting your computer 139 networking wireless 138 notification area 138 O ON/OFF indicator light 123 online resources Toshiba 117 optical - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 221
troubleshooting 176 USB-compatible 87 printing a file 110 problem solving contacting Toshiba 185 Startup options 166 program, starting 106 program, starting from Start menu 106 projector connecting 85 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 119 recording sounds 140 recovery checking internal storage drive - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 222
a place to work 42 power plan options 126 setting low battery notifications 124 setting up AC adaptor 46 adding memory (optional) 52 communications 138 starting a program 106 Search programs and files field 108 Windows® Explorer 107 Windows® Start menu 106 starting a program from Start 106 starting - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 223
174 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 167 high-pitched noise 176 installing hardware/software 183 keyboard 171 keyboard will not respond 163 memory problems 169 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 173 on-screen eject button 175 optical disc drive 174 power and batteries 169 printer 176 - Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5134 | User Guide - Page 224
devices 85 Hibernation mode 94 hot key to set a power plan 127 Memory card reader 142 optical disc drive 112 Shut down command 91 Sleep mode 96 touch pad 81 Web Camera 141 using the keyboard 102 using the overlay for cursor control 106 Utilities 144 V video projector adjusting display 86 W warranty
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