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Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility. This chapter describes connection or installation of the following devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ■ ExpressCard ■ SD (Secure Digital) / SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) / MMC (Multi Media Card) / MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK PRO / xD (xD-Picture Card) cards ■ Memory expansion Power devices ■ Additional battery pack ■ Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices ■ External monitor Other ■ Security lock User's Manual 8-1

Section	Page
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Trademarks	3
Safety lnstructions	4
When Using Your Computer	4
FCC information	5
FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”	5
FCC conditions	5
Contact	5
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
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:	13
ENERGY STAR® Program	14
Optical disc drive safety instructions	14
Hitach-LG Data Storage	15
DVD Super Multi GSA-T40F/GSA-T40N	15
Panasonic	16
DVD Super Multi UJ-870B	16
Pioneer	17
DVD Super Multi DVR-KD08	17
TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY	18
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive TS-L462D	18
TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY	19
8x slim DVD Writable Drive TS-L632H	19
TOSHIBA	20
HD DVD-ROM Drive SD-L802B	20
TOSHIBA	21
HD DVD-RW Drive SD-L912A	21
International Precautions	22
Important Notice	23
General Precautions	25
Creating a computer-friendly environment	25
Stress injury	25
Heat injury	26
Pressure or impact damage	26
ExpressCard overheating	26
Mobile phones	26
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	26
Table of Contents	27
Preface	33
Manual contents	33
Conventions	34
Abbreviations	34
Icons	34
Keys	34
Key operation	35
Display	35
Messages	35
Terminology	35
Chapter 1	37
Introduction	37
Equipment checklist	37
Hardware	37
Software	38
Features	39
Special features	48
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	50
Utilities and Applications	51
Options	54
Chapter 2	55
The Grand Tour	55
Front with the display closed	55
Left side	57
Right side	58
Backside	59
Underside	60
Front with the display open	61
Optical Disc Drive	63
Region codes for DVD drive and media	63
About the HD DVD	64
Writable discs	65
CDs	65
DVDs	65
HD DVDs (supported by HD DVD-RW drive only)	65
DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R DL)	66
HD DVD ROM drive	66
HD DVD-RW drive	67
AC adaptor	68
Remote controller	69
Using the remote controller	71
Installing/Removing batteries	73
Placing slim size remote controller	75
Chapter 3	77
Getting Started	77
Installing the battery pack	78
Connecting the AC adaptor	79
Opening the display	80
Turning on the power	81
Windows Vista™ setup	81
Turning off the power	82
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)	82
Sleep Mode	82
Hibernation Mode	84
Restarting the computer	85
System Recovery Options	85
System Recovery Options	86
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD	86
Restoring the preinstalled software from Recovery Media	87
Chapter 4	89
Operating Basics	89
Using the TouchPad	89
Using the fingerprint sensor	90
How to swipe the finger	91
Points to note about the fingerprint sensor	92
How to delete the fingerprint data	93
Fingerprint sensor limitations	93
Points to note about the fingerprint utility	94
Set up procedure	94
Windows logon via fingerprint authentication	95
Fingerprint system boot authentication	95
Fingerprint Single Sign-On feature	96
USB Sleep and Charge function	97
How to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function	98
Using the Web Camera	99
Using the software	99
Using the microphone	100
Using the optical disc drive	101
Loading discs	101
Removing discs	104
Writing CD/DVD with the DVD Super Multi drive or HD DVD-ROM drive supporting DVD±R DL	105
Important message (DVD Super Multi drive or HD DVD-ROM drive supporting DVD±R DL)	105
Before writing or rewriting	106
When writing or rewriting	108
Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive or HD DVD-ROM drive supporting DVD±R DL)	108
Writing CD/DVD/HD DVDs on HD DVD-RW drives	109
Important message	109
Legal Footnotes	110
Before writing or rewriting	110
When writing or rewriting	113
TOSHIBA Disc Creator	114
Data Verification	115
How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator	115
Video	115
When using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA:	116
How to make a Labelflash DVD	116
When Using Ulead MediaFactory for TOSHIBA	116
How to make a DVD-Video	116
How to learn more about Ulead MediaFactory	117
Important information for use	117
Media care	118
CD/DVD/HD DVD	118
Modem	119
Region selection	119
Properties menu	120
Settings	120
Modem Selection	120
Dialing Properties	120
Connecting	121
Disconnecting	121
Using the FM tuner	122
Wireless communications	122
Wireless LAN	123
Security	123
Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA (depends on the model purchased)	123
Wireless communication switch	124
Wireless activity LED	124
LAN	125
LAN cable types	125
Connecting LAN cable	125
Disconnecting LAN cable	126
Cleaning the computer	126
Moving the computer	127
Chapter 5	129
The Keyboard	129
Typewriter keys	129
F1 ... F12 function keys	130
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	130
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard	130
Hot keys	131
Fn Sticky key (Depends on the model you purchased)	133
Windows® special keys	133
Keypad overlay	134
Turning on the overlays	134
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)	135
Generating ASCII characters	135
Chapter 6	137
Power and Power-Up Modes	137
Power conditions	137
Power indicators	138
Battery indicator	138
Power indicator	138
Battery types	140
Battery pack	140
Real Time Clock battery	141
Care and use of the battery pack	142
Safety precautions	142
Charging the batteries	144
Monitoring battery capacity	146
Maximizing battery operating time	146
Retaining data with power off	147
Extending battery life	147
Replacing the battery pack	148
Removing the battery pack	148
Installing the battery pack	149
Starting the computer by password	149
Power-up modes	150
Hot keys	150
Panel power off/on	150
System Auto Off	150
Chapter 7	151
HW Setup	151
Accessing HW Setup	151
HW Setup Window	151
Chapter 8	155
Optional Devices	155
ExpressCard	156
Inserting an ExpressCard	156
Removing an ExpressCard	157
SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK PRO/xD Memory cards	158
Installing a memory card	159
Removing a memory card	159
Memory card care	160
Memory expansion	161
Installing a memory module	161
Removing a memory module	163
Additional battery pack	164
Additional AC adaptor	164
External monitor	165
Television	165
HDMI	166
Setting for display video on HDMI	166
Settings for audio on HDMI	166
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	167
Precautions	167
Connecting	168
Disconnecting	168
Security lock	169
Chapter 9	171
Troubleshooting	171
Problem solving process	171
Preliminary checklist	172
Analyzing the problem	172
Hardware and system checklist	173
System start-up	173
Self test	174
Power	174
Disposing of PC and PC batteries	176
Real Time Clock	177
Keyboard	177
LCD panel	178
Hard disk drive	178
DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R DL)	179
HD DVD ROM drive	180
HD DVD-RW drive	182
Pointing device	184
USB	186
USB Sleep and Charge function	187
Memory expansion	188
Sound system	189
Monitor	189
Modem	189
LAN	190
Wireless LAN	190
Fingerprint sensor	191
ExpressCard	191
TOSHIBA support	192
Before you call	192
Where to write	192
Appendix A	195
Specifications	195
Environmental Requirements	195
Built-in Modem	195
Appendix B	197
Display Controller and Modes	197
Display controller	197
Video Modes	198
Appendix C	199
Wireless LAN	199
Card Specifications	199
Radio Characteristics	200
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	201
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B, G and draft N)	201
Appendix D	203
AC Power Cord and Connectors	203
Certification agencies	203
Appendix E	205
Legal Footnotes	205
Non-applicable Icons	205
CPU	205
Memory (Main System)	206
Battery Life	207
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity	207
LCD	207
Graphics Processor Unit (\	207
Wireless LAN	208
Copy Protection	208
Images	208
Glossary	209