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Getting Started Creating the Optical Recovery Discs ■ A writable external optical media drive that is sold separately and compatible to the computer is required to create the Recovery Discs. It can be purchased from TOSHIBA dealers. ■ This machine supporting the following optical disc drives for creating optical recovery discs: External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive PA3352A, PA3352C, PA3352L External DVD Super-Multi Drive PA3402C, PA3402A, PA3402L Slim Combo CD-R/RW&DVD-ROM PA3438U libretto DVD Dock ■ Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs. ■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc Creator. ■ Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU. ■ Operate the computer at full power. ■ Do not use power-saving features. ■ Do not write to the disc when the virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish, then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background. ■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data. ■ Do not shut down/log off or standby/hibernate while writing or rewriting the disc. ■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars. ■ Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand. A recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard disk. You may use this image to create CD or DVD recovery discs using the following steps: 1. Select either blank CDs or DVD media. 2. The application will allow you to choose a type of media to create recovery CDs/DVD including: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW. Some media may not be compatible with the Optical Drive of your computer. Please verify your Optical Drive supports the blank media you choose. 3. Turn on your computer to open Windows XP. RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA is required to create the Recovery Discs. Other disc writing software is not supported. 3-14 User's Manual

Section	Page
Portable Personal Computer	1
Table of Contents	17
Preface	25
Manual contents	25
Conventions	26
Abbreviations	26
Icons	26
Keys	26
Key operation	27
Display	27
Messages	27
General Precautions	29
Stress injury	29
Heat injury	29
Pressure or impact damage	29
PC card overheating	30
Mobile phone	30
Chapter	31
Chapter 1	31
Introduction	31
Equipment checklist	31
Hardware	31
Software	32
Documentation	33
Features	33
Special features	41
Utilities	43
Options	46
Chapter 2	49
The Grand Tour	49
Front with the display closed	49
Left side	50
Right side	51
Back side	53
Underside	54
Front with the display open	55
System indicators	57
USB floppy disk drive	58
Optical media drives	59
Region codes for DVD drives and media	59
Writable discs	60
CDs	60
DVDs	60
Formats	60
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive	60
DVD Super Multi drive	61
AC adaptor	61
Chapter 3	63
Getting Started	63
Setting up your work space	63
General conditions	64
Placement of the computer	65
Seating and posture	66
Lighting	66
Work habits	67
Strategic Rest Breaks	67
Other Things to Note	68
Connecting the AC adaptor	68
Opening the display	70
Turning on the power	71
Starting up for the first time	71
Turning off the power	71
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)	72
Hibernation mode	72
Standby mode	74
Restarting the computer	75
Creating the Optical Recovery Discs	76
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD	77
Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media	78
Chapter 4	79
Operating Basics	79
TOSHIBA Pointing Device	79
Using the AccuPoint	80
AccuPoint precautions	80
Replacing the cap	81
Using the Fingerprint Sensor	81
Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor	82
Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility	83
Set Up Procedure	84
Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication	85
How the Swipe the Finger	86
Using the USB floppy disk drive	86
Connecting USB floppy disk drive	87
Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive	87
Using optical media drives	88
Loading discs	89
Removing discs	91
How to remove CD/DVD when the disk tray will not open	92
Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive	93
Before writing or rewriting	93
When writing or rewriting	94
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive	95
Important message	95
Disclaimer	95
Before writing or rewriting	96
When writing or rewriting	98
RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA	99
Data Verification	100
DLA for TOSHIBA	100
Video	100
When using WinDVD Creator Platinum	100
How to make a DVD-Video	101
How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator	101
Important information for use	101
Media care	103
CD/DVDs	103
Floppy disks	104
Sound System	104
Using the microphone	104
SoundMAX control panel	105
Virtual Sound	105
Modem	106
Region selection	106
Properties menu	107
Setting	107
Modem Selection	107
Dialing Properties	107
Attaching the ferrite core to the modular cable	108
Connecting	109
Disconnecting	110
Wireless communications	111
Wireless LAN	111
Security	112
Bluetooth wireless technology	112
BluetoothTM Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA	112
Wireless communication switch	113
Wireless communication Indicator	114
LAN	114
LAN cable types	114
Connecting LAN cable	115
Disconnecting LAN cable	115
Cleaning the computer	116
Moving the computer	116
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection	117
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties	118
Detail Properties	119
Heat dispersal	120
Chapter 5	121
The Keyboard	121
Typewriter keys	121
Function keys: F1 … F12	122
Soft keys: FN key combinations	122
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard	122
Hot keys	124
FN Sticky key	126
Windows special keys	126
Keypad overlay	127
Turning on the overlays	127
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)	128
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)	128
Temporarily changing modes	128
Generating ASCII characters	128
Chapter 6	129
Power and Power-Up Modes	129
Power conditions	129
Power indicators	130
Battery indicators	130
DC IN indicator	131
Power indicator	131
Battery types	131
Battery pack	131
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery	132
Care and use of the battery pack	133
Safety precautions	133
Charging the batteries	136
Monitoring battery capacity	137
Maximizing battery operating time	138
Retaining data with power off	138
Extending battery life	139
Replacing the battery pack	139
TOSHIBA Password Utility	141
User password	141
Supervisor password	142
Starting the computer by password	142
Power-up modes	143
Windows utilities	143
Hot keys	143
Panel power on/off	143
System Auto Off	143
Chapter 7	145
HW Setup	145
Accessing HW Setup	145
HW Setup window	145
Chapter 8	151
Optional Devices	151
PC card	152
Inserting a PC card	152
Removing a PC card	153
SD card	153
Formatting an SD memory card	154
Inserting an SD card	154
Removing an SD card	154
SD card care	155
Creation of a boot disk	155
Memory expansion	156
Installing memory module	156
Removing memory module	158
Battery pack	159
Universal AC adaptor	159
USB floppy disk drive	160
External monitor	160
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	161
Precautions	161
Connecting	162
Disconnecting	162
libretto DVD Dock	163
Front and Left side	163
Right side and Back side	165
Connecting the libretto DVD Dock	165
Disconnecting the libretto DVD Dock	166
Chapter 9	169
Troubleshooting	169
Problem solving process	169
Preliminary checklist	170
Analyzing the problem	170
Hardware and system checklist	171
System start-up	171
Self test	172
Power	172
Password	175
Keyboard	175
Internal LCD display panel	176
Hard disk drive	176
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive	177
DVD Super Multi drive	178
USB floppy disk drive	179
SD card	179
PC card	180
Pointing Device	180
Fingerprint Sensor	181
USB	182
Memory expansion	183
Sound System	183
External monitor	184
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	184
Modem	184
LAN	185
Wireless LAN	186
Bluetooth	186
Disposing of PC and PC batteries	187
TOSHIBA support	187
Before you call	187
Where to write	188
Chapter 10	191
Disclaimers	191
LCD*1	191
CPU*2	191
Copy Protection*3	192
HDD Drive Capacity*4	192
Non-applicable Icons*5	192
Wireless LAN/Atheros*6	193
TV Tuner*7	193
Images*8	193
LCD Brightness and Eye Stain*9	193
Safety Use for TV Tuner*10	193
Graphics Processor Unit (\	193
General Main Memory Disclaimer*12	194
Battery Life Disclaimer*13	194
Appendix	195
Appendix A	195
Appendix B	199
Appendix C	207
Appendix D	217
Appendix E	225
Appendix F	229
Appendix G	233
Appendix H	235
Glossary	237

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3-14

User’s Manual

Getting Started

Creating the Optical Recovery Discs

A recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard disk. You may use

this image to create CD or DVD recovery discs using the following steps:

Select either blank CDs or DVD media.

The application will allow you to choose a type of media to create

recovery CDs/DVD including: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,

DVD+R and DVD+RW.

Turn on your computer to open Windows XP.

■

A writable external optical media drive that is sold separately and

compatible to the computer is required to create the Recovery Discs. It

can be purchased from TOSHIBA dealers.

■

This machine supporting the following optical disc drives for

creating optical recovery discs:

External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive PA3352A, PA3352C, PA3352L

External DVD Super-Multi Drive PA3402C, PA3402A, PA3402L

Slim Combo CD-R/RW&DVD-ROM PA3438U

libretto DVD Dock

■

Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs.

■

Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc

Creator.

■

Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load

on the CPU.

■

Operate the computer at full power.

■

Do not use power-saving features.

■

Do not write to the disc when the virus check software is running. Wait

for it to finish, then disable virus detection programs including any

software that checks files automatically in the background.

■

Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD

access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.

■

Do not shut down/log off or standby/hibernate while writing or rewriting

the disc.

■

Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to

vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars.

■

Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand.

Some media may not be compatible with the Optical Drive of your

computer. Please verify your Optical Drive supports the blank media you

choose.

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA is required to create the Recovery Discs.

Other disc writing software is not supported.