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Operating Basics ■ Some models in this series are equipped with a BD-Writer/BD-Combo drive which can write CD/DVD/BDs. ■ Some models in this series are equipped with a DVD Super Multi drive which can write CD/DVDs. You can use the BD-Writer drive to write data to either CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, BD-R, BD-R (Dual Layer), BD-RE or BD-RE (Dual Layer) discs. You can use the BD-Combo drive to write data to either CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs. You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R, CDRW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs. TOSHIBA Disc Creator and Corel DVD MovieFactory are provided as writing software with this computer. Corel DVD MovieFactory can be used to write files in video format. TOSHIBA Disc Creator can be used to write data. ■ Please refer to the Writable discs, Chapter 2 for details about the types of writable CD/DVD/BD discs that can be supported by this computer. ■ Do not turn off the power to the optical disc drive while the computer is accessing it as this may cause you to lose data. ■ CD-R/RW media cannot be accessed using the burn cd/dvd option in Media Center. ■ To write data to CD-R/RW media, use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator feature that is installed on your computer. When writing information to media using an optical drive, you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live power socket. It is possible that, if data is written while powered by the battery pack, the write process may sometimes fail due to low battery power - in these instances data loss may occur. Important message Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi drive or BD-Writer/BD-Combo drive, please read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that the DVD Super Multi drive or BD-Writer/BD-Combo drive may not function properly, and you may fail to write or rewrite information successfully - this may cause you to either lose data or incur other damage to the drive or media. User's Manual 4-10

Section	Page
Satellite L640/L640D/L645/L645D Satellite Pro L640/L640D/L645/L645D User’s Manual	1
Table of Contents	2
Copyright	6
Disclaimer	6
Trademarks	6
FCC information	7
EU Declaration of Conformity	8
Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)	9
Modem warning notice	10
Japan regulations	10
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment	13
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand	14
Following information is only valid for EU-member States:	17
Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries	17
REACH - Compliance Statement	18
Following information is only for Turkey:	18
Optical disc drive safety instructions	18
Precautions	21
Preface	22
Conventions	22
General Precautions	25
Provide adequate ventilation	25
Creating a computer-friendly environment	25
Stress injury	26
Heat injury	26
Pressure or impact damage	26
Mobile phones	27
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	27
Chapter	28
Chapter 1	28
Getting Started	28
Equipment checklist	28
Getting Started	29
System Recovery Options	39
System Recovery	39
Chapter 2	43
The Grand Tour	43
Front with the display closed	43
Left side	44
Right side	46
Back	47
Underside	48
Front with the display open	49
Indicators	52
Optical disc drives	53
AC adaptor	57
Chapter 3	58
Hardware, Utilities and Options	58
Hardware	58
Special features	64
Utilities and Applications	66
Optional devices	72
Bridge media slot	73
Optional accessories	87
Chapter 4	88
Operating Basics	88
Using the Touch Pad	88
Web Camera	89
Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition	90
Using optical disc drives	93
Writing CD/DVD/BDs	96
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER	108
Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA	111
Media care	113
Sound System	113
Modem	116
Wireless communications	118
LAN	121
Computer Handling	123
Heat dispersal	124
Chapter 5	125
The Keyboard	125
Typewriter keys	125
Function keys: F1 … F12	126
Soft keys: FN key combinations	126
Hot keys	127
Windows special keys	129
Keypad overlay	129
Generating ASCII characters	131
Chapter 6	132
Power and Power-Up Modes	132
Power conditions	132
Monitoring of power condition	133
Battery	134
Password Utility	141
Starting the computer by password	141
Power-up modes	142
Panel power on/off	142
System automatic Sleep/Hibernation	142
Chapter 7	143
HW Setup	143
Accessing HW Setup	143
HW Setup window	143
Chapter 8	149
Troubleshooting	149
Problem solving process	149
Hardware and system checklist	151
TOSHIBA support	168
Appendix	170
Appendix A	170
Specifications	170
Physical Dimensions	170
Environmental Requirements	170
Appendix B	173
Display Controller and Video mode	173
Display controller	173
Video mode	173
Appendix C	174
Wireless LAN	174
Card Specifications	174
Radio Characteristics	175
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	176
Appendix D	179
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability	179
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health	181
Regulatory statements	181
Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan	183
Appendix E	185
AC Power Cord and Connectors	185
Certification agencies	185
Appendix F	187
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	187
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	188
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed	188
Appendix G	189
Legal Footnotes	189
Non-applicable Icons	189
CPU	189
Memory (Main System)	190
Battery Life	191
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity	191
LCD	191
Graphics Processor Unit (\	191
Wireless LAN	192
Copy Protection	192
Glossary	193

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Operating Basics

You can use the BD-Writer drive to write data to either CD-R, CD-RW,

DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer),

DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, BD-R, BD-R (Dual Layer), BD-RE or BD-RE (Dual

Layer) discs.

You can use the BD-Combo drive to write data to either CD-R, CD-RW,

DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer),

DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs.

You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R, CD-

RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double

Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs.

TOSHIBA Disc Creator and Corel DVD MovieFactory are provided as

writing software with this computer.

Corel DVD MovieFactory can be used to write files in video format.

TOSHIBA Disc Creator can be used to write data.

Important message

Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the DVD

Super Multi drive or BD-Writer/BD-Combo drive, please read and follow all

of the setup and operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so,

you may find that the DVD Super Multi drive or BD-Writer/BD-Combo drive

may not function properly, and you may fail to write or rewrite information

successfully - this may cause you to either lose data or incur other damage

to the drive or media.

■

Some models in this series are equipped with a BD-Writer/BD-Combo

drive which can write CD/DVD/BDs.

■

Some models in this series are equipped with a DVD Super Multi drive

which can write CD/DVDs.

■

Please refer to the

Writable discs

, Chapter 2 for details about the types

of writable CD/DVD/BD discs that can be supported by this computer.

■

Do not turn off the power to the optical disc drive while the computer is

accessing it as this may cause you to lose data.

■

CD-R/RW media cannot be accessed using the

burn cd/dvd

option in

Media Center.

■

To write data to CD-R/RW media, use the

TOSHIBA Disc Creator

feature that is installed on your computer.

When writing information to media using an optical drive, you should

always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live power socket. It is

possible that, if data is written while powered by the battery pack, the write

process may sometimes fail due to low battery power - in these instances

data loss may occur.