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Operating Basics ■ Do not playback DVD discs Video while watching or recording television programs using other applications. Doing so may cause DVD Video playback or television program recording errors. In addition, if prescheduled recording starts during DVD Video playback it may cause DVD Video playback or television program recording errors. Please view DVD Video during times when there is no recording prescheduled. ■ The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER". ■ It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected when playing DVDVideo. Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback. When playing DVD-Video using battery power, set the Power Options to "High performance". ■ Screen savers will not display while playing a movie in the "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER". The computer will also not go into Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mode or shutdown while using "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER". ■ Do not configure the Display automatic power off function to run while the "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER" is running. ■ Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER". ■ Do not lock the computer using the Windows logo ( ) + L keys or the Fn + F1 keys when running the "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER". Display Devices & Audio 1. "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER" will only run when "Colors" is set to "Highest (32 bit)". The "Colors" setting can be adjusted on the "Monitor" tab in the "Display Settings". To open the Display Settings, click Start → Control Panel → Appearance and Personalization → Personalization → Display Settings. 2. If the DVD Video image is not displayed on an external display or television, stop the "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER", and change the screen resolution in "Resolution" on the "Monitor" tab in the "Display Settings". However, video cannot be output to some external displays and televisions due to output or playback conditions. 3. 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. 4. Do not change the screen resolution while running the "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER". TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER 1. "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER" software is supported for playback of DVDVideo and DVD-VR. 2. The "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER" does not have a parental control function. 3. In order to protect copyrights, the Windows Print Screen function is disabled when "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER" is running. User's Manual 4-26

Section	Page
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Trademarks	2
Macrovision License of Notice	3
FCC information	4
EU Conformity Statement	5
VCCI Class B Information	5
Important Safety Information for Computers with TV tuner	5
Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)	6
Modem warning notice	6
Japan regulations	7
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
Optical disc drive standards	15
International precautions	19
Table of Contents	21
Preface	25
Manual contents	25
Conventions	26
General Precautions	28
Provide adequate ventilation	28
Creating a computer-friendly environment	28
Stress injury	29
Heat injury	29
Pressure or impact damage	29
ExpressCard overheating	29
Mobile phones	30
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	30
Chapter 1	31
Introduction	31
Equipment checklist	31
Features	33
Special features	42
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	45
Utilities and Applications	46
Options	50
Chapter 2	51
The Grand Tour	51
Front with the display closed	51
Left side	53
Right side	56
Underside	58
Front with the display open	60
Function buttons	65
System indicators	66
Optical disc drives	68
Remote Controller	70
Using the Remote Controller	76
Installing/Removing batteries	78
AC adaptor	83
Chapter 3	84
Getting Started	84
Connecting the AC adaptor	85
Opening the display	88
Turning on the power	90
Starting up for the first time	90
Turning off the power	91
Restarting the computer	95
System Recovery Options	95
Chapter 4	99
Operating Basics	99
Using the Touch Pad	99
Using the Fingerprint Sensor	100
Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge function	107
Using optical disk drives	109
Function buttons	114
Writing CD/DVD on DVD Super Multi drives	114
Media care	125
Sound system	127
Using the web camera	129
Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application	130
Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition	131
Modem	135
TV Tuner	137
Wireless communications	140
LAN	143
Cleaning the computer	145
Moving the computer	146
Heat dispersal	147
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection	147
Chapter 5	150
The Keyboard	150
Typewriter keys	150
Function keys: F1 … F12	151
Soft keys: FN key combinations	151
Hot keys	152
Windows special keys	154
Touchpad Enable/Disable Button	154
Generating ASCII characters	154
Chapter 6	155
Power and Power-up Modes	155
Power conditions	155
Power indicators	156
Battery types	157
Care and use of the battery pack	159
Replacing the battery pack	163
TOSHIBA Password Utility	165
Power-up modes	166
Chapter 7	168
HW Setup and Passwords	168
HW Setup	168
Accessing HW Setup	168
HW Setup Window	168
Chapter 8	173
Optional Devices	173
ExpressCard	174
Bridge media slot	176
Additional memory module	178
Battery Packs	181
Universal AC Adaptor	181
Battery Charger	181
USB floppy diskette drive	182
eSATA (External Serial ATA)	184
External monitor	185
HDMI	187
Security lock	190
Chapter 9	191
Troubleshooting	191
Problem solving process	191
Hardware and system checklist	193
TOSHIBA support	217
Chapter 10	219
Disclaimers	219
CPU	219
Memory (Main System)	220
Battery Life	221
SSD/HDD drive capacity	221
LCD	221
Graphics Processor Unit (\	221
Wireless LAN	222
USB Sleep & Charge	222
External HDD Capacity	222
Non-applicable Icons	222
Copy Protection	222
Images	222
LCD Brightness and Eye Stain	223
TV Tuner	223
Safety Use for TV Tuner	223
Appendixes	224
Table of Contents	224
Appendix A	225
Environmental requirements	225
Appendix B	227
Display controller	227
Appendix C	228
V.90/V.92 mode	228
AT Command	230
Appendix D	231
Card Specifications	231
Radio Characteristics	232
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	232
Appendix E	236
Certification agencies	237
Appendix F	239
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	240
Glossary	241

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Operating Basics

■

Do not playback DVD discs Video while watching or recording television

programs using other applications. Doing so may cause DVD Video

playback or television program recording errors. In addition, if

prescheduled recording starts during DVD Video playback it may cause

DVD Video playback or television program recording errors. Please

view DVD Video during times when there is no recording prescheduled.

■

The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the "TOSHIBA

DVD PLAYER".

■

It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected when playing

DVDVideo. Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback.

When playing DVD-Video using battery power, set the Power Options to

"High performance".

■

Screen savers will not display while playing a movie in the "TOSHIBA

DVD PLAYER". The computer will also not go into Sleep Mode,

Hibernation Mode or shutdown while using "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER".

■

Do not configure the Display automatic power off function to run while

the "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER" is running.

■

Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the

"TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER".

■

Do not lock the computer using the

Windows logo

(

) +

keys or

the

keys when running the "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER".

Display Devices & Audio

"TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER" will only run when "Colors" is set to "Highest

(32 bit)". The "Colors" setting can be adjusted on the "Monitor" tab in

the "Display Settings". To open the Display Settings, click

Start

→

Control Panel

→

Appearance and Personalization

→

Personalization

→

Display Settings

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

television, stop the "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER", and change the screen

resolution in "Resolution" on the "Monitor" tab in the "Display Settings".

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 DVD

PLAYER".

TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER

"TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER" software is supported for playback of DVD-

Video and DVD-VR.

The "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER" does not have a parental control

function.

In order to protect copyrights, the Windows Print Screen function is

disabled when "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER" is running.