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Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM discs. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates. CD-R: TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO, LTD. Ricoh Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd. CD-RW: MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO, LTD. Ricoh Co., Ltd. High Speed CD-RW: MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO, LTD. Ricoh Co., Ltd. Ultra Speed CD-RW: MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO, LTD. DVD-R: DVD Specifications for Recordable disc for General Version2.0 TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. DVD-R(DL): MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO, LTD. DVD+R: MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO, LTD. Ricoh Co., Ltd. DVD+R(DL): MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO, LTD. DVD-RW: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1.1 or 1.2 Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO, LTD. DVD+RW: MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO, LTD. DVD-RAM: DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Version2.0, 2.1 or 2.2 Hitachi Maxell Ltd. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. This drive cannot use discs that allow writing of 8speeds or more (DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW ), or 6 speeds or more (DVD-RW) ■ If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used. 4-18 User's Manual

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
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
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	55
Chapter 2	57
The Grand Tour	57
Front with the display closed	57
Left side	59
Right side	60
Backside	61
Underside	62
Front with the display open	63
Optical Disc Drive	65
Region codes for DVD drive and media	65
About the HD DVD	66
Writable discs	67
CDs	67
DVDs	67
HD DVDs (supported by HD DVD-RW drive only)	67
DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R DL)	68
HD DVD ROM drive	68
HD DVD-RW drive	69
AC adaptor	70
Remote controller	71
Using the remote controller	73
Installing/Removing batteries	75
Placing slim size remote controller	77
Chapter 3	79
Getting Started	79
Installing the battery pack	80
Connecting the AC adaptor	81
Opening the display	82
Turning on the power	83
Windows Vista™ 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
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD	88
Restoring the preinstalled software from Recovery Media	89
Chapter 4	91
Operating Basics	91
Using the TouchPad	91
Using the fingerprint sensor	92
How to swipe the finger	93
Points to note about the fingerprint sensor	94
How to delete the fingerprint data	95
Fingerprint sensor limitations	95
Points to note about the fingerprint utility	96
Set up procedure	96
Windows logon via fingerprint authentication	97
Fingerprint system boot authentication	97
Fingerprint Single Sign-On feature	98
USB Sleep and Charge function	99
How to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function	100
Using the Web Camera	101
Using the software	101
Using the microphone	102
Using the optical disc drive	103
Loading discs	103
Removing discs	106
Writing CD/DVD with the DVD Super Multi drive or HD DVD-ROM drive supporting DVD±R DL	107
Important message (DVD Super Multi drive or HD DVD-ROM drive supporting DVD±R DL)	107
Before writing or rewriting	108
When writing or rewriting	110
Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive or HD DVD-ROM drive supporting DVD±R DL)	110
Writing CD/DVD/HD DVDs on HD DVD-RW drives	111
Important message	111
Legal Footnotes	112
Before writing or rewriting	112
When writing or rewriting	115
TOSHIBA Disc Creator	116
Data Verification	117
How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator	117
Video	117
When using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA:	118
How to make a Labelflash DVD	118
When Using Ulead MediaFactory for TOSHIBA	118
How to make a DVD-Video	118
How to learn more about Ulead MediaFactory	119
Important information for use	119
Media care	120
CD/DVD/HD DVD	120
Modem	121
Region selection	121
Properties menu	122
Settings	122
Modem Selection	122
Dialing Properties	122
Connecting	123
Disconnecting	123
Using the FM tuner	124
Wireless communications	124
Wireless LAN	125
Security	125
Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA (depends on the model purchased)	125
Wireless communication switch	126
Wireless activity LED	126
LAN	127
LAN cable types	127
Connecting LAN cable	127
Disconnecting LAN cable	128
Cleaning the computer	128
Moving the computer	129
Chapter 5	131
The Keyboard	131
Typewriter keys	131
F1 ... F12 function keys	132
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	132
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard	132
Hot keys	133
Fn Sticky key (Depends on the model you purchased)	134
Windows® special keys	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	185
USB Sleep and Charge function	186
Memory expansion	187
Sound system	188
Monitor	188
Modem	188
LAN	189
Wireless LAN	189
Fingerprint sensor	190
ExpressCard	190
TOSHIBA support	191
Before you call	191
Where to write	191
Appendix A	193
Specifications	193
Environmental Requirements	193
Built-in Modem	193
Appendix B	195
Display Controller and Modes	195
Display controller	195
Video Modes	196
Appendix C	197
Wireless LAN	197
Card Specifications	197
Radio Characteristics	198
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	199
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B, G and draft N)	199
Appendix D	201
AC Power Cord and Connectors	201
Certification agencies	201
Appendix E	203
Legal Footnotes	203
Non-applicable Icons	203
CPU	203
Memory (Main System)	204
Battery Life	205
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity	205
LCD	205
Graphics Processor Unit (\	205
Wireless LAN	206
Copy Protection	206
Images	206
Glossary	207