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Hardware, Utilities and Options ■ Make sure the SD Card indicator is out before you remove the SD/SDHC memory card or turn off the computer's power. If you remove the SD/SDHC memory card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the SD/SDHC memory card you may lose data or damage the card. ■ Do not remove an SD/SDHC memory card while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. The computer could become unstable or data in the SD/SDHC memory card could be lost. Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card SD/SDHC memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards. If you format the SD/SDHC memory card again, be sure to format it with the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility, not with the format command provided within Windows. In order to run the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> SD Memory Card Format. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility does not format the protected area of the SD/SDHC memory card - should you need to format all areas of the memory card, including the protected area, you will need to obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system. Media care Observe the following precautions when handling the card. Card care ■ Do not twist or bend cards. ■ Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid. ■ Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty. ■ After using card, return it to its case. ■ The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way. Do not try to force the card into the slot. ■ Do not leave a card partially inserted in the slot. Press the card until you hear it click into place. Memory card care ■ Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data. ■ Memory cards have a limited lifespan, so it is important to backup important data. ■ Do not write to a card if the battery power is low. Low power could affect writing accuracy. ■ Do not remove a card while read/write is in progress. User's Manual 3-21

Section	Page
PORTÉPORTÉGÉ R600/PORTÉGÉ A600 User's Manual	1
Table of Contents	2
Copyright	6
Disclaimer	6
Trademarks	6
FCC information	7
EU Conformity Statement	8
VCCI Class B Information	8
Modem warning notice	8
Japan regulations	9
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment	12
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand	13
Following information is only valid for EU-member States:	15
Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries	16
Optical disc drive safety instructions	17
International precautions	20
Preface	22
Conventions	22
General Precautions	25
Provide adequate ventilation	25
Creating a computer-friendly environment	26
Stress injury	26
Heat injury	26
Pressure or impact damage	27
Mobile phones	27
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	27
Chapter	28
Chapter 1	28
Getting Started	28
Equipment checklist	28
Getting Started	30
System Recovery Options	39
System Recovery	40
Chapter 2	44
The Grand Tour	44
Front with the display closed	44
Left side	45
Right side	47
Back	50
Underside	51
Front with the display open	53
Indicators	57
Optical disc drives	59
AC adaptor	62
Chapter 3	63
Hardware, Utilities and Options	63
Hardware	63
Special features	68
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	72
Utilities and Applications	73
Optional devices	77
Optional accessories	94
Chapter 4	96
Operating Basics	96
Using the Touch Pad	96
Using the Fingerprint Sensor	97
Web Camera	104
Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition	105
Using optical disc drives	108
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives	112
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER	123
Media care	124
Sound System	125
Modem	127
Wireless communications	131
LAN	134
Computer Handling	136
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection	137
Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility	139
Heat dispersal	141
Chapter 5	142
The Keyboard	142
Typewriter keys	142
Function keys: F1 … F12	143
Soft keys: FN key combinations	143
Hot keys	144
Windows special keys	146
Keypad overlay	147
Generating ASCII characters	148
Chapter 6	149
Power and Power-Up Modes	149
Power conditions	149
Monitoring of power condition	151
Battery	152
TOSHIBA Password Utility	159
Power-up modes	162
Panel power on/off	163
System automatic Sleep/Hibernation	163
Chapter 7	164
HW Setup	164
Accessing HW Setup	164
HW Setup window	164
Chapter 8	171
Troubleshooting	171
Problem solving process	171
Hardware and system checklist	173
Using Windows XP Mode on your Windows 7 computer (available on certain models)	193
TOSHIBA support	194
Appendix	196
Appendix A	196
Specifications	196
Physical Dimensions	196
Environmental Requirements	196
Appendix B	199
Display Controller and Video mode	199
Display controller	199
Video mode	199
Appendix C	200
Wireless LAN	200
Card Specifications	200
Radio Characteristics	201
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	202
Appendix D	205
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability	205
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health	206
Regulatory statements	206
Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan	208
Appendix E	210
AC Power Cord and Connectors	210
Certification agencies	210
Appendix F	212
TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer	212
Appendix G	213
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	213
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	214
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed	214
Appendix H	216
Legal Footnotes	216
Non-applicable Icons*1	216
CPU*2	216
Memory (Main System)*3	217
Battery Life*4	218
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity*5	218
LCD*6	218
Graphics Processor Unit (\	218
Wireless LAN*8	219
USB Sleep and Charge*9	219
Copy Protection*10	219
Glossary	220

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Hardware, Utilities and Options

Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card

SD/SDHC memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to

specific standards. If you format the SD/SDHC memory card again, be sure

to format it with the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility, not with the

format command provided within Windows.

In order to run the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility, click

Start

All Programs

TOSHIBA

Utilities

SD Memory Card Format

Media care

Observe the following precautions when handling the card.

Card care

■

Do not twist or bend cards.

■

Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media

close to containers of liquid.

■

Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or let it get

dirty.

■

After using card, return it to its case.

■

The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way. Do not try

to force the card into the slot.

■

Do not leave a card partially inserted in the slot. Press the card until you

hear it click into place.

Memory card care

■

Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to

record data.

■

Memory cards have a limited lifespan, so it is important to backup

important data.

■

Do not write to a card if the battery power is low. Low power could affect

writing accuracy.

■

Do not remove a card while read/write is in progress.

■

Make sure the

SD Card

indicator is out before you remove the

SD/SDHC memory card or turn off the computer’s power. If you remove

the SD/SDHC memory card or turn off the power while the computer is

accessing the SD/SDHC memory card you may lose data or damage

the card.

■

Do not remove an SD/SDHC memory card while the computer is in

Sleep or Hibernation Mode. The computer could become unstable or

data in the SD/SDHC memory card could be lost.

The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility does not format the

protected area of the SD/SDHC memory card - should you need to format

all areas of the memory card, including the protected area, you will need to

obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system.