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Operating Basics ■ (Print Screen functions are disabled even when running other applications besides "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER" and when "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER" is minimized.) Please close the "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER" to use the Print Screen function. ■ For some DVD-Video discs, using the control window to change the audio track will also change the subtitle track. ■ Carry out the installation/uninstallation of the "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER" under a user account with administrator rights. ■ If you see the screen blinking while playing DVD with subtitle on at Media Player, please use "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER" or "Media Center" to play DVD. Display Devices & Audio ■ "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER" will only run when "Colors" is set to "True color (32 bit)". Click Start Æ Control Panel Æ Appearance and Personalization Æ Display ÆAdjust resolution, click "Advanced settings", select "Monitor" tab, set "colors" to "True color (32 bit)". ■ If the DVD-Video image is not displayed on an external display or television, stop the "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER", and change the screen resolution. To change the screen resolution, click Start Æ Control Panel Æ Adjust resolution. However, video cannot be output to some external displays and televisions due to output or playback conditions. ■ When viewing DVD-Video on an external display or TV, change the display device before playing. DVD-Video cannot be displayed simultaneously (in clone mode) on both the computer's display panel and an external display. ■ Do not change the screen resolution while running the "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER". 3D playback feature TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER has 3D playback function, which can playback 3D video content, and 2D home video content (DVD or video file) in 3D using real-time 2Dto3D conversion. ■ Effect of 3D can be shown only on external 3D devices connected via an HDMI output. It cannot be shown on the internal display. ■ The 2Dto3D conversion function uses TOSHIBA's original algorithm to convert 2D videos into pseudo-3D, however, note that it is not the same as a 3D video content. ■ The 2Dto3D conversion function is meant for your enjoyment of your own 2D home video, and other 2D content you create, in 3D according to your personal preferences. ■ Toshiba does not intend that this computer be used to convert prerecorded 2-D content to 3-D unless copyright owners have granted direct or indirect permission or applicable law permits such use. 2Dto3D conversion is activated and controlled by you according to your personal preferences. User's Manual 4-34

Section	Page
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Trademarks	3
FCC information	4
FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”	4
FCC conditions	4
Contact	4
EU Declaration of Conformity	5
CE compliance	5
Working environment	5
Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)	6
VCCI Class B Information	6
Important Safety Information for Computers with TV tuner	6
Video Standard notice	7
Modem warning notice	7
Conformity Statement	7
Network Compatibility Statement	7
Japan regulations	8
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:	9
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
Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries	15
REACH - Compliance Statement	15
Following information is only for Turkey:	15
ENERGY STAR® Program	16
Optical disc drive safety instructions	17
Panasonic	17
BD Combo UJ141/BD-R/RE UJ240 with Labelflash™	17
Hitach-LG Data Storage	18
DVD Super Multi GT20N/GT20F with Labelflash™	18
TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY	19
DVD Super Multi TS-L633C/TS-L633Y	19
TEAC	20
Panasonic	21
DVD Super Multi UJ890AD/UJ890ED with Labelflash™	21
International Precautions	22
General Precautions	23
Provide adequate ventilation	23
Creating a computer-friendly environment	23
Stress injury	24
Heat injury	24
Pressure or impact damage	24
ExpressCard overheating	25
Mobile phones	25
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	25
Table of Contents	26
Preface	32
Manual contents	32
Conventions	33
Abbreviations	33
Icons	33
Keys	33
Key operation	34
Display	34
Messages	34
Terminology	34
Chapter 1	35
Introduction	35
Equipment checklist	35
Hardware	35
Software	36
Features	37
Special features	46
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	48
Utilities and Applications	50
Options	53
Chapter 2	54
The Grand Tour	54
Front with the display closed	54
Left side	56
Right side	58
Backside	60
Underside	61
Front with the display open	63
Optical Disc Drive	66
Region codes for BD drive and media	66
Writable discs	66
CDs	66
DVDs	66
BDs	66
BD-R/RE drive	67
BD Combo drive	68
DVD Super Multi drive	69
AC adaptor	70
Remote controller	71
Using the remote controller	74
Installing/Removing batteries	76
Placing the slim size remote controller	78
Chapter 3	79
Getting Started	79
Connecting the AC adaptor	80
Opening the display	82
Turning on the power	83
Windows setup	83
Turning off the power	84
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)	84
Sleep Mode	84
Hibernation Mode	86
Restarting the computer	87
System Recovery Options	87
System Recovery Options	88
Create Optical Recovery Discs	88
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD	89
Restoring the preinstalled software from Recovery Media	90
Chapter 4	91
Operating Basics	91
Using the TouchPad	91
Touch Pad Gesture	92
Using the fingerprint sensor	93
How to swipe the finger	94
Points to note about the fingerprint sensor	95
How to delete the fingerprint data	96
Fingerprint sensor limitations	96
Points to note about the fingerprint utility	97
Set up procedure	97
Windows logon via fingerprint authentication	98
Fingerprint system boot authentication	98
Fingerprint Single Sign-On feature	99
USB Sleep and Charge function	100
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	101
Using the Web Camera	102
Using the software	103
Using the microphone	104
Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition	104
Disclaimer	105
How to register the Face Recognition Data	105
How to Delete the Face Recognition Data	106
How to launch the help file	107
Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition	107
Using the optical disc drive	107
Loading discs	108
Removing discs	112
Writing CD/DVD/BDs	113
Important message	113
Before writing or rewriting with the BD-R/RE drive	113
Before writing or rewriting with the BD Combo drive	115
Before writing or rewriting with the DVD Super Multi drive	116
When writing or rewriting	119
Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive or BD-R/RE drive)	119
Data Verification	120
How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator	120
Video	120
When using Corel DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA:	120
How to make a Labelflash DVD	120
How to make a Blu-ray disc Movie	121
How to make a DVD-Video	121
How to learn more about Corel MovieFactory	121
Important information for use	121
TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER	123
Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA	126
Media care	129
CD/DVD/BD	129
Modem	130
Region selection	130
Properties menu	131
Settings	131
Modem Selection	131
Dialing Properties	131
Connecting	131
Disconnecting	132
Using the FM tuner	133
Wireless communications	133
Wireless LAN	134
Security	134
Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA (depends on the model you purchased)	134
Wireless communication switch	135
Wireless activity LED	135
LAN	135
LAN cable types	136
Connecting LAN cable	136
Disconnecting LAN cable	136
Cleaning the computer	137
Moving the computer	137
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection	138
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties	138
Details	139
Chapter 5	140
The Keyboard	140
Typewriter keys	140
F1 ... F12 function keys	141
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	141
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard	141
Hot keys	142
Fn Sticky key (Depends on the model you purchased)	143
Windows special keys	144
Generating ASCII characters	144
Chapter 6	145
Power and Power-Up Modes	145
Power conditions	145
Power indicators	146
Battery indicator	146
Power indicator	146
Battery types	147
Battery pack	147
Real Time Clock battery	148
Care and use of the battery pack	150
Charging the batteries	150
Monitoring battery capacity	152
Maximizing battery operating time	152
Retaining data with power off	153
Extending battery life	153
Replacing the battery pack	154
Removing the battery pack	154
Installing the battery pack	155
TOSHIBA Password Utility	156
User Password	156
Supervisor password	156
Starting the computer by password	156
Power-up modes	157
Hot keys	157
Panel power off/on	157
System Auto Off	157
Chapter 7	158
HW Setup	158
Accessing HW Setup	158
HW Setup Window	158
Chapter 8	162
Optional Devices	162
ExpressCard	163
Inserting an ExpressCard	163
Removing an ExpressCard	164
SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK PRO/xD Memory cards	165
Installing a memory card	166
Removing a memory card	166
Memory card care	167
Memory expansion	168
Installing a memory module	168
Removing a memory module	171
Additional battery pack	172
Additional AC adaptor	172
External monitor	173
HDMI	173
Setting for display video on HDMI	174
Settings for audio on HDMI	175
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	175
Precautions	176
Connecting	176
Disconnecting	177
eSATA (External Serial ATA)	177
Connecting an eSATA device	177
Disconnecting an eSATA device	178
Security lock	178
Chapter 9	179
Troubleshooting	179
Problem solving process	179
Preliminary checklist	180
Analyzing the problem	180
Hardware and system checklist	181
System start-up	181
Self test	182
Power	182
Disposing of PC and PC batteries	184
Real Time Clock	185
Keyboard	185
LCD panel	186
Solid State drive	187
Recovery Media Creator	187
Hard disk drive	187
BD drive	188
Pointing device	190
USB	191
USB Sleep and Charge function	192
Memory expansion	193
Sound system	194
Monitor	194
Modem	194
LAN	195
Wireless LAN	195
Fingerprint sensor	196
ExpressCard	196
TOSHIBA support	197
Before you call	197
Where to write	198
Appendix A	199
Specifications	199
Environmental Requirements	199
Built-in Modem	199
Appendix B	201
Display Controller	201
Display controller	201
Appendix C	202
Wireless LAN	202
Card Specifications	202
Radio Characteristics	203
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	204
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B, G and N)	204
Appendix D	205
AC Power Cord and Connectors	205
Certification agencies	205
Appendix E	207
Disclaimers	207
CPU	207
64-Bit Computing	208
Memory (Main System)	208
Battery Life	208
HDD drive capacity	209
LCD	209
Graphics Processor Unit (\	209
Wireless LAN	209
USB Sleep & Charge	209
External HDD Capacity	210
Non-applicable Icons	210
Copy Protection	210
LCD Brightness and Eye Stain	210
TV Tuner	210
Safety Use for TV Tuner	210
Appendix F	211
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	211
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	212
Glossary	213

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Operating Basics

■

(Print Screen functions are disabled even when running other

applications besides "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER" and when "TOSHIBA

VIDEO PLAYER" is minimized.) Please close the "TOSHIBA VIDEO

PLAYER" to use the Print Screen function.

■

For some DVD-Video discs, using the control window to change the

audio track will also change the subtitle track.

■

Carry out the installation/uninstallation of the "TOSHIBA VIDEO

PLAYER" under a user account with administrator rights.

■

If you see the screen blinking while playing DVD with subtitle on at

Media Player, please use "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER" or "Media

Center" to play DVD.

Display Devices & Audio

■

"TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER" will only run when "Colors" is set to "True

color (32 bit)". Click

Start

Control Panel

Appearance and

Personalization

Display

Adjust resolution

, click "Advanced

settings", select "Monitor" tab, set "colors" to "True color (32 bit)".

■

If the DVD-Video image is not displayed on an external display or

television, stop the "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER", and change the

screen resolution. To change the screen resolution, click

Start

Control Panel

Adjust resolution

. However, video cannot be output

to some external displays and televisions due to output or playback

conditions.

■

When viewing DVD-Video on an external display or TV, change the

display device before playing. DVD-Video cannot be displayed

simultaneously (in clone mode) on both the computer's display panel

and an external display.

■

Do not change the screen resolution while running the "TOSHIBA

VIDEO PLAYER".

3D playback feature

TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER has 3D playback function, which can playback

3D video content, and 2D home video content (DVD or video file) in 3D

using real-time 2Dto3D conversion.

■

Effect of 3D can be shown only on external 3D devices connected via

an HDMI output. It cannot be shown on the internal display.

■

The 2Dto3D conversion function uses TOSHIBA's original algorithm to

convert 2D videos into pseudo-3D, however, note that it is not the same

as a 3D video content.

■

The 2Dto3D conversion function is meant for your enjoyment of your

own 2D home video, and other 2D content you create, in 3D according

to your personal preferences.

■

Toshiba does not intend that this computer be used to convert pre-

recorded 2-D content to 3-D unless copyright owners have granted

direct or indirect permission or applicable law permits such use. 2Dto3D

conversion is activated and controlled by you according to your

personal preferences.