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Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It covers the following topics: Be sure also to read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product liability. ■ Installing the battery pack ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ Turning on the power ■ Windows Vista™ setup ■ Turning off the power ■ Restarting the computer ■ System Recovery Options ■ Create Optical Recovery Discs ■ Restoring the preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD ■ Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Recovery Media All users should be sure to read the section Windows Vista setup. User's Manual 3-1

Section	Page
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Trademarks	3
Safety Instructions	3
When Using Your Computer	4
FCC information	5
FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”	5
FCC conditions	5
Contact	5
BSMI notice (Taiwan only)	6
EU Declaration of Conformity	6
VCCI Class B Information	6
Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)	6
Modem warning notice	7
Conformity Statement	7
Network Compatibility Statement	7
Japan regulations	8
Region selection	8
Redial	8
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:	8
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment	10
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand	11
Following information is only for EU-member states:	14
EnergyStar® Program	14
Optical disc drive safety instructions	15
Panasonic	15
DVD Super Multi UJ-862E/UJ-862A	15
Hitach-LG Data Storage	16
DVD Super Multi GSA-U20N/GSA-U20F	16
International Precautions	17
Important Notice	19
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
Table of Contents	23
Preface	29
Manual contents	29
Conventions	30
Abbreviations	30
Icons	30
Keys	30
Key operation	31
Display	31
Messages	31
Terminology	31
Chapter 1	33
Introduction	33
Equipment checklist	33
Hardware	33
Software	34
Features	35
Special features	41
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	42
Utilities and Applications	43
Options	47
Chapter 2	49
The Grand Tour	49
Front with the display closed	49
Left side	51
Right side	52
Backside	53
Underside	54
Front with the display open	55
Optical Disc Drive	57
Region codes for DVD drive and media	57
Writable discs	57
CDs	58
DVDs	58
DVD Super Multi drive	58
AC adaptor	59
Remote controller	60
Using the remote controller	62
Installing/Removing batteries	64
Placing slim size remote controller	66
Chapter 3	67
Getting Started	67
Installing the battery pack	68
Connecting the AC adaptor	69
Opening the display	70
Turning on the power	71
Windows Vista setup	71
Turning off the power	72
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)	72
Sleep Mode	72
Hibernation Mode	74
Restarting the computer	75
System Recovery Options	76
System Recovery Options	76
Create Optical Recovery Discs	76
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD	77
Restoring the preinstalled software from Recovery Media	78
Chapter 4	79
Operating Basics	79
Using the TouchPad	79
Using the fingerprint sensor	80
How to swipe the finger	81
Points to note about the fingerprint sensor	82
How to delete the fingerprint data	83
Fingerprint sensor limitations	83
Points to note about the fingerprint utility	84
Set up procedure	84
Windows logon via fingerprint authentication	85
Fingerprint system boot authentication	85
Fingerprint Single Sign-On feature	86
USB Sleep and Charge function	87
How to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function	88
Using the Web Camera	89
Using the software	89
Using the microphone	91
Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition	91
Note on Use	92
Disclaimer	92
How to register the Face Recognition Data	92
How to Delete the Face Recognition Data	93
How to launch the help file	94
Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition	94
AUTO Mode Login screen	94
1:1 Mode Login screen	95
Using the optical disc drive	95
Loading discs	96
Removing discs	99
Writing CD/DVD with the DVD Super Multi drive	100
Important message (DVD Super Multi drive)	100
Before writing or rewriting	100
When writing or rewriting	103
Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive)	103
TOSHIBA Disc Creator	104
When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA	105
How to make a Labelflash DVD	105
How to make a DVD-Video	105
How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory	106
Important information for use	106
Media care	107
CD/DVDs	107
Modem	108
Region selection	108
Properties menu	109
Settings	109
Modem Selection	109
Dialing Properties	109
Connecting	109
Disconnecting	110
Using the FM tuner	111
Wireless communications	111
Wireless LAN	112
Security	112
Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA (depends on the model purchased)	113
Wireless communication switch	113
Wireless activity LED	113
LAN	114
LAN cable types	114
Connecting LAN cable	114
Disconnecting LAN cable	115
Cleaning the computer	115
Moving the computer	116
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection	116
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties	117
Details	118
Chapter 5	119
The Keyboard	119
Typewriter keys	119
F1 ... F12 function keys	120
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	120
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard	120
Hot keys	121
Fn Sticky key (Depends on the model you purchased)	123
Windows® special keys	123
Keypad overlay	124
Turning on the overlays	124
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)	125
Generating ASCII characters	125
Chapter 6	127
Power and Power-Up Modes	127
Power conditions	127
Power indicators	128
Battery indicator	128
Power indicator	129
Battery types	129
Battery pack	129
Real Time Clock battery	130
Care and use of the battery pack	132
Safety precautions	132
Charging the batteries	134
Monitoring battery capacity	136
Maximizing battery operating time	136
Retaining data with power off	137
Extending battery life	137
Replacing the battery pack	138
Removing the battery pack	138
Installing the battery pack	139
Starting the computer by password	139
Power-up modes	140
Hot keys	140
Panel power off/on	140
System Auto Off	140
Chapter 7	141
HW Setup	141
Accessing HW Setup	141
HW Setup Window	141
Chapter 8	145
Optional Devices	145
ExpressCard Slot	146
Inserting an ExpressCard	146
Removing an ExpressCard	147
SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK PRO/xD Memory cards	148
Installing a memory card	149
Removing a memory card	149
Memory card care	150
Memory expansion	151
Installing a memory module	151
Removing a memory module	153
Additional battery pack	154
Additional AC adaptor	154
External monitor	155
HDMI	155
Setting for display video on HDMI	156
Settings for audio on HDMI	156
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	156
Precautions	157
Connecting	157
Disconnecting	158
eSATA (External Serial ATA)	158
Connecting an eSATA device	158
Disconnecting an eSATA device	159
Security lock	159
Chapter 9	161
Troubleshooting	161
Problem solving process	161
Preliminary checklist	162
Analyzing the problem	162
Hardware and system checklist	163
System start-up	163
Self test	164
Power	164
Disposing of PC and PC batteries	166
Real Time Clock	167
Keyboard	167
LCD panel	168
Hard disk drive	168
Recovery Discs	169
DVD Super Multi drive	169
Pointing device	171
USB	172
Memory expansion	174
Sound system	174
Monitor	175
Modem	175
LAN	176
Wireless LAN	176
Fingerprint Sensor	177
ExpressCard	177
TOSHIBA support	178
Before you call	178
Where to write	178
Appendix A	181
Specifications	181
Environmental Requirements	181
Built-in Modem	181
Appendix B	185
Display Controller	185
Display controller	185
Appendix C	187
Wireless LAN	187
Card Specifications	187
Radio Characteristics	188
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	189
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B, G and draft N)	189
Appendix D	191
AC Power Cord and Connectors	191
Certification agencies	191
Appendix E	193
Legal Footnotes	193
Non-applicable Icons	193
CPU	193
Memory (Main System)	194
Battery Life	195
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity	195
LCD	195
Graphics Processor Unit (\	195
Wireless LAN	196
Copy Protection	196
Images	196
Glossary	197