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Operating Basics ■ CD-RW (Ultra Speed +) media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged. ■ You should always write from the computer's hard disk drive onto the CD/DVD - do not try to write from shared devices such as a server or any other network device. ■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed, therefore operation with other software applications cannot be guaranteed. When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM 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. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: ■ Change users in the Windows 7 operating system. ■ Operate the computer for any other function, including such tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the display panel. ■ Start a communication application such as a modem. ■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as a PC Card, Smart Card, SD/SDHC Card, USB device, external monitor, i.LINK device, or an optical digital device. ■ Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the optical disc drive. ■ Do not use shut down, log off, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode functions while writing or rewriting. ■ Make sure that the write/rewrite operation is completed before going into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode (writing is completed if you can remove an optical media on the Ultra Slim Bay DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive Kit II). ■ If the media is of poor quality, or is dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur. ■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes, trains or cars. In addition, do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand. ■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer. TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator. User's Manual 4-41

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Copyright	6
Disclaimer	6
Trademarks	6
FCC information	7
EU Conformity Statement	8
VCCI Class B Information	8
Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)	8
Modem warning notice	9
Japan regulations	9
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment	12
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand	13
Following information is only for EU-member states:	16
Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries	17
Description on Laser specification	17
Preface	18
Conventions	18
General Precautions	21
Creating a computer-friendly environment	21
Stress injury	21
Heat injury	22
Pressure or impact damage	22
ExpressCard overheating	22
Mobile phones	22
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	22
Chapter	23
Chapter 1	23
Getting Started	23
Equipment checklist	23
Getting Started	25
System Recovery Options	34
System Recovery	35
Chapter 2	38
The Grand Tour	38
Front with the display closed	38
Left side	40
Right side	41
Back	42
Underside	44
Front with the display open	46
Indicators	50
Optical disc drives	53
AC adaptor	55
Chapter 3	57
Hardware, Utilities and Options	57
Hardware	57
Special features	63
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	66
TOSHIBA Tablet PC Extension	67
Utilities and Applications	68
Optional devices	72
Optional accessories	102
Chapter 4	104
Operating Basics	104
Pointing Devices	104
Using the Tablet mode	112
Using the Fingerprint Sensor	120
TOSHIBA Button Support	126
Web Camera	127
Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition	129
Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules	132
Using optical disc drives	136
Writing CD/DVDs on Ultra Slim Bay DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive Kit II	140
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER	146
Media care	149
Sound System	150
Modem	152
Wireless communications	155
LAN	159
Computer Handling	161
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection	162
Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility	164
Heat dispersal	166
Chapter 5	167
The Keyboard	167
Typewriter keys	167
Function keys: F1 … F12	168
Soft keys: FN key combinations	168
Hot keys	169
Windows special keys	171
Keypad overlay	172
Generating ASCII characters	173
Chapter 6	174
Power and Power-Up Modes	174
Power conditions	174
Monitoring of power condition	177
Battery	178
TOSHIBA Password Utility	188
Tablet mode	190
Power-up modes	191
Panel power on/off	192
System Auto Off	192
Chapter 7	193
HW Setup	193
Accessing HW Setup	193
HW Setup window	193
Chapter 8	199
Troubleshooting	199
Problem solving process	199
Hardware and system checklist	201
TOSHIBA support	224
Appendix	226
Appendix A	226
Specifications	226
Physical Dimensions	226
Environmental Requirements	226
Appendix B	229
Display Controller and Video mode	229
Display controller	229
Video mode	229
Appendix C	230
Wireless LAN	230
Card Specifications	230
Radio Characteristics	231
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	232
Appendix D	235
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability	235
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health	236
Regulatory statements	236
Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan	238
Appendix E	240
AC Power Cord and Connectors	240
Certification agencies	240
Appendix F	242
TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer	242
Appendix G	243
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	243
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	244
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed	244
Cleaning the Cooling module	245
Appendix H	248
Legal Footnotes	248
Non-applicable Icons	248
CPU	248
Memory (Main System)	249
Battery Life	250
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity	250
LCD	250
Graphics Processor Unit (\	250
Wireless LAN	251
USB Sleep and Charge	251
Copy Protection	251
Glossary	252

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4-41

Operating Basics

■

CD-RW (Ultra Speed +) media should not be used as data may be lost

or damaged.

■

You should always write from the computer's hard disk drive onto the

CD/DVD - do not try to write from shared devices such as a server or

any other network device.

■

Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been

confirmed, therefore operation with other software applications cannot

be guaranteed.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD-R,

CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double

Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM 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.

■

Do not perform any of the following actions:

■

Change users in the Windows 7 operating system.

■

Operate the computer for any other function, including such tasks as

using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the display panel.

■

Start a communication application such as a modem.

■

Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■

Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as

a PC Card, Smart Card, SD/SDHC Card, USB device, external

monitor, i.LINK device, or an optical digital device.

■

Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice.

■

Open the optical disc drive.

■

Do not use shut down, log off, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode

functions while writing or rewriting.

■

Make sure that the write/rewrite operation is completed before going

into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode (writing is completed if you

can remove an optical media on the Ultra Slim Bay DVD Super Multi

(Double Layer) Drive Kit II).

■

If the media is of poor quality, or is dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting

errors may occur.

■

Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to

vibration such as airplanes, trains or cars. In addition, do not use the

computer on an unstable surface such as a stand.

■

Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

TOSHIBA Disc Creator

Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA

Disc Creator:

■

DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator.