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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Satellite E200 Series...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Copyright..........v Disclaimer .
  • Page 3 TOSHIBA Disc Creator ........4-24...
  • Page 4 TOSHIBA support ........

  • Page 5: Copyright

    © 2009 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior writ- ten permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Satellite E200 xD-Picture Card is a trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual. Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help to protect yourself and your computer. When using your computer Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body.

  • Page 7: Fcc Information

    Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer’s external monitor port, USB port, HDMI port...

  • Page 8: Eu Conformity Statement

    Note that Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) regulations provide, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causng Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 9: Following Information Is Only Valid For Eu-Member States

    For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country, please visit our website (http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product. Disposal of Batteries and/or Accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

  • Page 10: Energy Star® Program

    To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep Mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. TOSHIBA recommends that you leave this and other energy saving features active, so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency.
  • Page 11 Satellite E200 Optical disc drive safety instructions ■ The drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

  • Page 12: International Precautions

    Satellite E200 International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.”...
  • Page 13 Satellite E200 OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

  • Page 14: Preface

    Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite E200 series computer. This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to pro- vide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells you how to set up and begin using your Satellite E200 series computer.
  • Page 15 Satellite E200 Chapter 5, Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys. Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, Setup, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program.
  • Page 16 Satellite E200 Display Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the typeface you see to the left. Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention.

  • Page 17: General Precautions

    General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual.
  • Page 18 Satellite E200 ■ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ■ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ■ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.

  • Page 19: Instruction Manual For Safety And Comfort

    Satellite E200 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Be sure to read it before using the computer. User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Equipment Checklist

    Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packaging materials for future use.
  • Page 21 TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER ■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition (Can be used only for Web Camera models) ■ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package ■ TOSHIBA eco Utility ■...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Getting Started Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer. It covers the following topics: Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for information on the safe and proper use of this computer. It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer.
  • Page 23 ■ Always use the TOSHIBA AC adapter that was included with your computer or use AC adapters specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adapter could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury.

  • Page 24: Opening The Display

    Getting Started 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adapter 2. Connect the AC adapter’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the computer. 1.DC IN JACK Figure 1-2 Connecting the adapter to the computer...

  • Page 25: Turning On The Power

    Getting Started Figure 1-3 Opening the display panel ■ When opening the panel, please be careful not to force it beyond the point where it moves easily. ■ Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage.

  • Page 26: Starting Up For The First Time

    Getting Started Open the display panel. Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds. OWER BUTTON Figure 1-4 Turning on the power Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the Windows 7 Startup Screen Logo.

  • Page 27: Hibernation Mode

    Getting Started Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on, the previous state is restored. The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices.

  • Page 28: Sleep Mode

    Getting Started You can also enable hibernation mode by pressing FN + F4 - please refer to Chapter 5, Keyboard, for further details. Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk.

  • Page 29: Restarting The Computer

    Getting Started Executing sleep mode You can also enable sleep mode by pressing FN + F3. See Chapter 5, Keyboard for details. You can enter sleep mode in one of three ways: Click Start, point to the arrow icon ( ), and then select Sleep from the menu.

  • Page 30: System Recovery Options

    Getting Started System recovery options A hidden partition is allocated on the hard disk drive for the system recovery options. This partition stores files which can be used to repair the system in the event of a problem. System recovery options The system recovery options feature is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory.

  • Page 31: Restoring The Preinstalled Software From The Recovery Hdd

    Getting Started A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to either CD, DVD or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps: 1. Select either blank CD, DVD or USB Flash Memory. The application will allow you to choose from a variety of different media onto which the recovery image can be copied including CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW and USB...

  • Page 32: Restoring The Preinstalled Software From Your Creating Recovery

    While holding down F12 key on the keyboard, turn on your computer - when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation >>> logo screen appears, release the F12 key. Use the up and down cursors key to select the appropriate option from the menu according to your actual recovery media.

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

    Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer. Front with the display closed Figure 2-1 shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the closed position.

  • Page 34: Left Side

    The Grand Tour Wireless Slide this switch toward the right of the computer communication to turn on wireless communication. Slide it toward switch the left of the computer to turn off the functions. Wireless LAN LED The wireless LAN LED glows orange when the wireless communication function is used.
  • Page 35 The Grand Tour Be careful not to block the fan vent. Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of the vents. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry. Universal serial bus One universal serial bus (USB) ports comply with (USB 2.0) ports USB Serial 2.0 standards, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1...

  • Page 36: Right Side

    The Grand Tour Right side Figure 2-3 shows the computer’s right side. 1.eSATA/USB COMBO PORT 2.HDMI PORT 3.USB PORT RIDGE MEDIA CARD SLOT 5.ODD BUTTON PTICAL DISC DRIVE EPENDING ON THE MODEL YOU PURCHASED Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer One eSATA/universal serial bus (USB) combo eSATA/USB combo port comply with USB 2.0 standards, which ena-...

  • Page 37: Back Side

    The Grand Tour Bridge media card slot This slot allows you to easily transfer data from devices, such as digital camera and PDA, that use flash memory (Secure Digital(SD)/Secure Digital High Capacity(SDHC)/Memory Stick(MS)/Memory Stick Pro(MS Pro)/MultiMediaCard(MMC)/xD-Picture Card (xD)). ODD button Press this button to eject the disc.

  • Page 38: Underside

    Power and Power-up Modes, describes how to access the battery pack. Additional battery packs can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer to extend the computer’s battery operating time. Battery pack lock Slide the battery pack lock to unlocked position to free the battery release latch.

  • Page 39: Front With The Display Open

    The Grand Tour Cooling vents The cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating. Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
  • Page 40 The Grand Tour Built-in microphone Records monaural sounds into your applications. Display screen*5 The full-color LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics. The computer's LCD is 14", 1366 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels. The computer has a Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) display. Refer to Appendix B, Display Controller.
  • Page 41 The Grand Tour Fingerprint Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor, the following functions will be enabled sensor (Provided with some models): ■ Logon to Windows and access a security- enabled homepage through IE (Internet Explorer). ■ Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted and third party access to them prevented.

  • Page 42: Function Button

    Function button section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics for details. Press this button to launch the TOSHIBA eco eco button Utility. This button changes "On" and "Off" of eco Mode. When eco Mode is “On”, the icon turns green. When eco Mode is “Off”, the icon turns gray.

  • Page 43: System Indicators

    The Grand Tour Volume up button Press this button to increase the volume. Volume down button Press this button to decrease the volume. System indicators Figure 2-7 shows the system indicators, which light when various computer operations are in progress. RIDGE MEDIA CARD 2.HDD/ODD/eSATA AIN BATTERY...

  • Page 44: Keyboard Indicators

    The Grand Tour Main battery The Main battery indicator shows the condition of the charge. White means fully charged and orange means being charged. Refer to Chapter Power and Power-up Modes. Power The Power indicator glows white when the computer is on. If you turn off the computer in sleep mode, this indicator blinks orange.

  • Page 45: Optical Disc Drive

    The Grand Tour UMERIC MODE INDICATOR RROW MODE INDICATOR Figure 2-9 Keypad overlay indicators Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay (dark gary labeled keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, Keyboard.

  • Page 46: Writable Discs

    Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics ■...

  • Page 47: Ac Adapter

    Always use the TOSHIBA AC adapter that was included with your computer, or use AC adapters specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adapter could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury.

  • Page 48: Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities And Options

    Your computer is equipped with one processor and processor type varies depending on model. To check which type of processor is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> PC Diagnostic Tool.
  • Page 49 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory Slots PC3-8500 or PC3-10600 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules are installed in the two memory slots of all models. Maximum system memory size and speed are depending on the model you purchased. Video RAM*6 Depending on the model you purchased.
  • Page 50 Hardware, Utilities and Options DVD Super Multi (±R Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD DL) drive Super Multi (±R DL) drive module that allows you to record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run CD/DVDs without using an adapter. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed.

  • Page 51: Pointing Device

    Hardware, Utilities and Options Keyboard Built-in 86 keys or 87 keys, compatible with IBM ® enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay, dedicated cursor control, keys. See Chapter 5, Keyboard, for details. Pointing device Built-in A touchpad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer.
  • Page 52 Hardware, Utilities and Options Slots Bridge media card slot This slot allows you to easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use flash memory Secure Digital (SD)/Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)/ Memory Stick (MS)/Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro)/MultiMediaCard (MMC)/xD-Picture Card (xD).
  • Page 53 Windows 7 is available. Refer to the preinstalled Software section at the Chapter 1, Getting Started. TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use. Refer to the Utilities and applications section in this chapter.

  • Page 54: Special Features

    Hardware, Utilities and Options Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use. To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security ->...
  • Page 55 Optimized necessary lowers CPU processing speed early than Maximum Performance mode for battrey life saving. TOSHIBA HDD This feature uses the acceleration sensor built in Protection the computer to detect vibration and shocks, and automatically moves the Hard Disk Drive’s...

  • Page 56: Toshiba Value Added Package

    - in this instance the power to the drive can be turned on by again pressing FN + Tab keys. TOSHIBA Value Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features preinstalled on the computer. TOSHIBA Power TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the...

  • Page 57: Utilities And Applications

    The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides support to movement impaired users when they Accessibility need to use the TOSHIBA hot key functions. In use, the utility allows you to make the FN key “sticky”, that is you can press it once, release it, and then press one of the “F”...
  • Page 58 Video. Power-saveing features may interfere with smooth playback. ■ If you see the screen blinking while playing DVD with subtitle on at Media Player, please use TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER or Media Center to play DVD. TOSHIBA You can create CD/DVDs in several formats...
  • Page 59 Pr-OS feature and Single Sign-On feature. ■ Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Password when booting up the computer. TOSHIBA Fingerprint utility cannot be used in models that do not have a fingerprint module installed. User’s Manual 3-12...

  • Page 60: Optional Device

    You can track power savings by using eco mode continuously. Optional Device Optional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility. The following optional devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/Memory ■ Memory cards: Secure Digital(SD), Secure Digital High Capacity(SDHC), Memory Stick(MS), Memory Stick Pro(MS Pro), MultiMediaCard(MMC) and xD-Picture Card (xD).

  • Page 61: Bridge Media Slot

    Hardware, Utilities and Options Power devices ■ Additional battery pack (6 cell) ■ Additional AC adapter Peripheral devices ■ USB FDD Kit ■ eSATA ■ External monitor ■ HDMI Other ■ Security lock Bridge Media Slot The computer is equipped with a Bridge media slot that can accommodatesome kinds of memory media with various memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants.

  • Page 62: Memory Media

    Hardware, Utilities and Options ICRO CARD AND ADAPTER (MMC) ULTI EDIA PICTURE (SD) ECURE IGITAL CARD EMORY TICK Figure 3-1 Examples of memory media Memory Media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media. Points to Note About the SD/SDHC Memory Card SD/SDHC memory cards comply with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or...

  • Page 63: Memory Card Care

    Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory Media Format New media cards are formatted according to specific standards. If you wish to reformat a media card, be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards. Formatting an SD/SDHC Memory Card SD/SDHC memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards.

  • Page 64: Inserting A Memory Media

    Hardware, Utilities and Options About the Write-protect The following memory media have a function for protect. ■ SD Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card) ■ Memory Stick (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO) Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data.

  • Page 65: Additional Battery Pack (6 Cell)

    Hardware, Utilities and Options In Windows 7, open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the system tray and disable the inserted memory card. Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it. Grasp the card and remove it. HE MEMORY CARD ’...

  • Page 66: Usb Fdd Kit

    Hardware, Utilities and Options USB FDD Kit The 3 1/2" external FDD drive module can be connected to the USB port. eSATA An eSATA-equipped device can be connected to the eSATA/USB combo port. External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer.

  • Page 67: Setting For Display Video On Hdmi

    Hardware, Utilities and Options Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your computer. Figure 3-4 Connecting a HDMI cable ■ When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port and the display output device is set to HDMI. When you unplug the HDMI cable and re-plug it in please wait at least 5 seconds before you replug the HDMI cable again.

  • Page 68: Security Lock

    The following options are available. Battery Pack An additional battery pack 6 cell type can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer. The battery pack is identical to the one that came with your computer. Use it as a spare or replacement.

  • Page 69: Chapter 4 Operating Basics

    Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the touchpad, optical disc drives, Audio/Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, wireless communication and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer, diskettes and CD/DVD. Using the touchpad Press Touchpad ON/OFF Button can enable or disable touchpad function.

  • Page 70: Touch Pad Gesture

    Operating Basics ON/OFF B OUCHPAD UTTON OUCHPAD 3..F INGERPRINT SENSOR OUCHPAD CONTROL BUTTNS EPENDING ON THE MODEL YOU PURCHASED Figure 4-1 Touchpad, ON/OFF button, control buttons and fingerprint sensor Touch Pad Gesture There are four convenient gestures that make users operate the system easier and faster.

  • Page 71: Using The Fingerprint Sensor

    Operating Basics Rotating (ChiralRotate) The Rotating features provide convenient gestures for rotating photos and other objects. Momentum The Momentum feature delivers smooth, fast, trackball-like mouse movement. One quick flick of the finger on the TouchPad surface can move the cursor across the entire computer screen. Momentum reduces the repetitive motion and fatigue associated with moving the cursor long distances, while providing a smooth and natural feel similar to using a trackball.

  • Page 72: Points To Note About The Fingerprint Sensor

    Operating Basics How to swipe your finger Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication failures: Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor. Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you until the sensor surface becomes visible.
  • Page 73 ■ You can back up the fingerprint data or the information registered to Automatic password input in IE. ■ Please use Import/Export on TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu. User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Fingerprint Utility Limitations

    TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error-free, or that it will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software.
  • Page 75 Delete the fingerprint data for the currently logged in user 1. Click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility, or double click the utility icon in the Taskbar. 2. Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor.

  • Page 76: Windows Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication

    Operating Basics Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication In place of the usual Windows logon by ID and password, fingerprint authentication also allows logon to Windows. This is useful especially when many users are using the PCs, as user selection can be skipped. Fingerprint Authentication Procedure 1.

  • Page 77: How To Enable Fingerprint Boot Authentication And Single Sign-On Feature

    How to Enable Fingerprint boot authentication and Single Sign-On feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility prior to enabling and configuring the boot authentication and Single Sign-On feature. You should check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings.

  • Page 78: Using The Web Camera

    10. Click Close. 11. "Are you sure you want to quit?" is displayed. Click OK. It will be returned to the TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu. This modified configuration for fingerprint boot authentication and Single Sign-on feature becomes effective the next time the system is booted up.

  • Page 79: Using Toshiba Web Camera Application

    Operating Basics Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application TOSHIBA Web Camera Application is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows 7; if you need to restart it go to Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> Web Camera Application.

  • Page 80: Using The Microphone

    Master Volume panel. Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log in to Windows. The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like, which makes the login process easier.
  • Page 81 Toshiba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the face recognition software or utility.
  • Page 82 How to launch the help file For further information on this utility, please refer to help file. 1. To launch the help file, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> Face Recognition Help. Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition This section explains how to login to Windows with TOSHIBA Face Recognition.

  • Page 83: Using Optical Disc Drives

    You can run 12cm (4.72") CD/DVDs without an adapter. A Serial ATA interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. Use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER application to view DVD-Video discs. Please also refer to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (±R DL) drive section for precautions on writing to CD/DVDs.

  • Page 84: Loading Discs

    Operating Basics Loading discs Slot-loading optical disc drive For computer with slot-loading optical disc drive, to load CD/DVD, please follow the steps below and refer to figures. Turn your computer on. Gently hold the CD/DVD by the edges with label side facing up, and insert it into the optical disc drive slot straight on slowly.

  • Page 85: Optical Drive Auto Lock

    Operating Basics JECT BUTTON PTICAL DISC DRIVE SLOT Figure 4-6 Pressing the eject button Gently hold the CD/DVD by the edges and pull it horizontally. Figure 4-7 Removing a CD/DVD Optical Drive Auto Lock This function is provided with some models. This function automatically locks the optical disc drive eject button if the computer detects any vibration or other shochks while running on the battery.
  • Page 86 Please refer to the table below. This button also allows you to play/pause chapters or tracks once the player application is launched. Inserted disc corresponding player application TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Windows Media Player Mute Mute User’s Manual 4-18...

  • Page 87: Toshiba Button Support

    TOSHIBA Button Support You can update and assign other applications to the function buttons using the TOSHIBA Button Support utility. To open TOSHIBA Button Support, please follow one of the methods listed below: ■ Click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the OPTIMIZE tab in the TOSHIBA Assist window.

  • Page 88: Writing Cd/Dvds On Dvd Super Multi (±R Dl) Drive

    If CD/DVD Play/Pause is selected in Step1 of the TOSHIBA Button Support section, the TOSHIBA Button Support dialog box will be displayed as shown below: 1. Click Advanced. The following dialog box will appear. 2. Select either CD/DVD Play/Pause (default) or Play/Pause.

  • Page 89: 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/+R DL/-R DL disc. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.
  • Page 90 Operating Basics DVD+RW: MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 2.4x, 4x and 8x speed media DVD-RAM: DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2 Panasonic CO., LTD. (for 3x and 5x speed media) HITACHI MAXELL, LTD. (for 3x and 5x speed media) This DVD Super Multi (±R DL) drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 16x speed (DVD-R and DVD+R media), 8x speed DVD-R DL, DVD+RW and DVD+R DL media, 6x speed (DVD-RW media) and 5x...

  • Page 91: When Writing Or Rewriting

    Write from the computer’s HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device. ■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator is not recommended. When writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD- R/-RW, DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW disc.

  • Page 92: Toshiba Disc Creator

    TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format. ■ You might not be able to use the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL or DVD+RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media recorder.

  • Page 93: Video

    Windows 2000, you will need Service Pack 2. In addition to this, some DVD-ROM and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives cannot read this added data regardless of the operating system. ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs - to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar utility. ■...

  • Page 94: Important Information For Use

    Operating Basics Insert a Labelflash disc in DVD drive. Set PRINTING SIDE for underside. Click Start -> All Programs -> DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA -> DVD MovieFactory Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory. Click Create Disc Label. Corel Label@Once is started.

  • Page 95: Toshiba Dvd Player

    ■ If you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting might be locked. Please use a brand new disc. TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER. User’s Manual 4-27...
  • Page 96 DVD Video playback or television program recording errors. Please view DVD Video during times when there is no recording pre- scheduled. ■ The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the “TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER”. ■ It is recommended the AC adapter be connected when playing DVD- Video.
  • Page 97 Display Devices & Audio ■ "TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER" will only run when "Colors" is set to "True Color (32 bit)". The "Colors" setting can be adjusted on the "Monitor" tab in the "Display Settings". To open the Display Settings, click Start ->...

  • Page 98: Media Care

    Operating Basics 2. Touch the CD/DVD panel on the Front operation panel. Or select Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER -> TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER to start TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER. Operating TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Notes on Using TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER ■...

  • Page 99: Sound System

    Operating Basics Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mark the surface of the CD/DVD that contains data. Hold the CD/DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data.

  • Page 100: Speaker Configuration

    Operating Basics Realtek HD Audio Manager You can confirm and change the audio configuration using the Realtek HD Audio Manager. To launch the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Realtek HD Audio Manager. When you first launch the Realtek HD Audio Manager, you will see following device tabs.

  • Page 101: Wireless Communications

    TOSHIBA strongly recommends the customer to enable the encryption function. ■ TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of Wireless LAN and the damage thereof. Bluetooth wireless technology...

  • Page 102: Worldwide Operation

    Operating Basics Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operates in the 2.45 GHz band, which is license-free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world. Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices. The link is maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight.

  • Page 103: Lan

    Operating Basics The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second,10BASE-T) or Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASETX). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN. Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled.

  • Page 104: Cleaning The Computer

    Operating Basics Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below. Make sure the LAN active indicator (orange LED) is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer’s LAN jack and pull out the connector.

  • Page 105: Using The Hard Disk Drive (Hdd) Protection

    TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties You can change the TOSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection window. To open the window, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> HDD Protection Settings. The window can also be started from the icon on the Taskbar or from the Control Panel.
  • Page 106 Intensely shaking the computer or other subjecting it to strong impacts may cause damage to the computer. Details To open the Details window, click the Setup Detail button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window. Detection Level Amplification When the AC adapter is disconnected or the lid is closed, HDD Detection assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for 10 seconds.

  • Page 107: Using The Usb Sleep And Charge Function

    Operating Basics Using the USB Sleep and Charge function This utility displays whether the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled or disabled and shows the positions of USB ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function. It also displays the remaining battery capacity. USB Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power (DC5V) to the USB port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF.

  • Page 108: Starting The Usb Sleep And Charge Utility

    Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility To start the utility, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> USB Sleep and Charge. You can set Typical Mode/Alternate Mode/Disable USB sleep and charge function also in the BIOS Setup menu: 1.

  • Page 109: Heat Dispersal

    Operating Basics 2. In the USB Sleep and Charge field within the Advanced tab, use F5/F6 key to change the settings. 3. Press the F10 key. Select Yes and then press the ENTER key to accept the changes. The computer will restart. Enabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable and disable the USB Sleep and Charge function.

  • Page 110: Chapter 5 The Keyboard

    Chapter 5 The Keyboard The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout your computer is configured with. Keyboards for numerous languages are available. There are five types of keys: typewriter keys, function keys, soft keys, Windows special keys and keypad overlay.

  • Page 111: Function Keys: F1

    Soft keys: FN key combinations The FN (function) is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.

  • Page 112: Hot Keys

    The Keyboard Press FN + F12 (Scroll Lock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power on default is off. Press FN + ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard’s numeric keypad. Press FN + CTRL to simulate the enhanced keyboard’s right CTRL key.
  • Page 113 FN key. The chosen function is executed when the FN + Tab keys are released. Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on the TOSHIBA zooming desktop or the font sizes within one of the utility (reduce) supported application windows.

  • Page 114: Fn Sticky Key

    3. Press the F10 key. Select Yes and then press the ENTER key to accept the changes. The computer will restart. FN sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky, that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an “F number” key.

  • Page 115: Windows Special Keys

    The Keyboard To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility, click Start -> All Programs-> TOSHIBA-> Utilities-> Accessibility. Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows: one activates the Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button.

  • Page 116: Temporarily Changing Modes

    The Keyboard Figure 5-1 The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) While using the overlay, you can temporarily access the normal keyboard functions without turning off the overlay : Hold FN and press any other key. All keys will operate as if the overlay were off.

  • Page 117: Generating Ascii Characters

    The Keyboard If the computer is in Arrow mode, you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing SHIFT. Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation. But, you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes. With the overlay on: Hold down ALT.

  • Page 118: Chapter 6 Power And Power-Up Modes

    Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer’s power resources include the AC adapter and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and power-up modes. Power conditions The computer’s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions: whether an AC adapter is connected, whether a...

  • Page 119: Power Indicators

    DC IN off Battery charge is Computer goes into exhausted hibernation or shuts down (depending on the TOSHIBA power Management Utility Setting) No battery • No operation installed •LED: Battery off DC IN off Power indicators The Battery, DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer’s operating capability and battery charge status.

  • Page 120: Battery Types

    Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements. The battery recharges the RTC batteries. The battery maintains the state of the computer when you enable Resume.

  • Page 121: Care And Use Of The Battery Pack

    <F2> to setup The computer’s RTC battery is a lithium battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative. The battery can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing.

  • Page 122: Safety Precautions

    Power and Power-up Modes Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death, serious injury or property damage. Carefully observe the following advisories: Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, Which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions. Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, Which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
  • Page 123 Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA service provider. It might generate smoke or fire, or the bat- tery pack might rupture. Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack.

  • Page 124: Charging The Batteries

    The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged. Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Batteries charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger.

  • Page 125: Battery Charging Notice

    Power and Power-up Modes The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time.

  • Page 126: Maximizing Battery Operating Time

    Power and Power-up Modes Maximizing battery operating time A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on: ■ How you configure the computer (for example, whether you enable battery-power saving options).

  • Page 127: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Power and Power-up Modes Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery packs: ■ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below.

  • Page 128: Removing The Battery Pack

    Power and Power-up Modes Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps as detailed below: ■ When handling battery pack, be careful not to short circuit the terminals. Also do not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack.

  • Page 129: Installing The Battery Pack

    7. Pull the battery pack forward to remove it. For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery pack to your TOSHIBA dealer. Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack, follow the steps below.

  • Page 130: Starting The Computer By Password

    Power and Power-up Modes Starting the computer by password If you have already registered a password, there are two ways to start the computer: ■ Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fingerprint with the Fingerprint utility and enabled Fingerprint Power-on Security.

  • Page 131: System Auto Off

    Power and Power-up Modes Panel power on/off You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel. When you open the panel, power turns on in sleep or hibernation mode but not in boot mode. If the panel power off function is enabled and use Shut down Windows, do not close the display until the shut down function is completed.

  • Page 132: Chapter 7 Hw Setup

    TOSHIBA HW Setup allows you to configure settings for General, Password, Display, Boot Priority, Keyboard, USB, LAN, LED and SATA. If the supervisor password is set, access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer.

  • Page 133: User Password

    HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS/EC version and contains two buttons: Default and About. Default Returns all HW Setup values to the factory settings. About Displays the HW Setup version. Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version, date and EC version. Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on.

  • Page 134: Power On Display

    HW Setup Click the OK button. If the character string you enter matches the reg- istered password, the password option is reset and the display changes to: Not registered If they do not match, the following message appears. You must repeat step 1.

  • Page 135: Boot Priority

    HW Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer. The Boot Priority Options setting will be like the following. You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting: Selects the USB diskette drive.
  • Page 136 HW Setup ■ If a supervisor password is set, the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer. ■ The selection method above does not change the boot priority settings in HW Setup. ■...
  • Page 137 HW Setup Regarding Wake-up on LAN from sleep or hibernation, you must check the “Allow the device to wake the computer” check box within the LAN Device properties”(This feafure does not effect the Wake-up on LAN from sleep or hibernation). Enabled Enables the Wake-up on LAN from shotdown.

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability. However, should problems occur, following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter. Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring.

  • Page 139: Analyzing The Problem

    Troubleshooting ■ Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program. ■ Check all cables. Are they correctly and firmly attached? Loose cables can cause signal errors. ■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins.

  • Page 140: Hardware And System Checklist

    When the computer starts up, the self-test will be run automatically, and the following will be displayed: TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>> This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is successful, the computer tries to load the operating system.

  • Page 141: Overheating Power Down

    Troubleshooting Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC adapter, the battery pack is the primary power source. However, your computer has a number of other power resources, including intelligent power supply and Real Time Clock battery. These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems.
  • Page 142 Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t charge If the battery is completely discharged, it will not when the AC adapter begin charging immediately. Wait a few minutes. is attached (Battery If the battery still does not charge, make sure the indicator does not outlet is supplying power.

  • Page 143: Lcd Panel

    Troubleshooting Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, Setup. Problem Procedure Some letter keys Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not produce numbers selected. Press FN + F11 and try typing again. Output to screen is Make sure the software you are using is not garbled...

  • Page 144: Dvd Super Multi Drive

    Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Slow performance Your files may be fragmented. Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk. Refer to your OS documentation or online HELP for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter. As a last resort, reformat the hard disk. Then, reload the operating system and other files.

  • Page 145: Diskette Drive

    Tour. If you have trouble writing, make sure you are Cannot write correctly observing the following precautions: ■ Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA ■ Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. ■ Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording.

  • Page 146: Usb Mouse

    Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Double-tapping does Try changing the double-click speed setting in the not work mouse control utility. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Devices and Printers -> Mouse to access it. The mouse pointer Try changing the speed setting in the mouse moves too fast or too control utility.
  • Page 147 Troubleshooting Problem Procedure The mouse pointer Try changing the double-click speed setting in the moves too fast or too mouse control utility. Click Start -> Control Panel slow -> Hardware and Sound -> Devices and Printers -> Mouse to access it. The mouse pointer The mouse might be dirty.
  • Page 148 Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly. If problems persist, contact your dealer. When displaying At that time, please read the manual of the desktop at external monitor and set the display mode which is analog monitor, supporting at the monitor.
  • Page 149 Troubleshooting Problem Procedure If you are using an operating system that does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and/or USB keyboard. If these devices do not work, make sure the USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation item in HW Setup is set to [Enabled]. If problems persist, contact your dealer.
  • Page 150 Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB. Wake-up on LAN Make sure the AC adapter is connected. The does not work Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off. If problems persist, consult your LAN administrator.

  • Page 151: Toshiba Support

    TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is important that you investigate other sources of assistance first.
  • Page 152 Troubleshooting Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed on the below. Outside of Europe Europe Australia Germany & Austria TOSHIBA Europe (I.E.) GmbH TOSHIBA Australia Pty Ltd.

  • Page 153: Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications. Environmental requirements Operating Non-operating Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C Relative humidity 20% to 80% 10% to 90% Altitude (from sea level) 0 to 3,000 meters 0 to 10,000 meters Power requirements AC adapter 100-240 volts AC...

  • Page 154: Appendix B Display Controller

    Appendix B Display Controller Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware com- mands that turn particular pixels on or off. A high-resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors. The display controller also controls the video mode, which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed on screen.

  • Page 155: Wireless Lan

    Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a minimum of parameters. Card specifications ■ PCI Express Mini Card Form Factor ■ IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANs Compatibility ■...

  • Page 156: Radio Characteristics

    Subject to the radio regulations that apply in your country/region, your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz/2.4 GHz channels. Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for infor- mation about the radio regulations that apply in your country/region.
  • Page 157 Wireless LAN Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B, G and N)Table Frequency Range Channel ID 2400-2483.5 MHz 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 2457 2462 2467 2472 Factory-set default channels Refer to the sheet Approved Countries/Regions for use for the countries/regions that in which these channels can be used.
  • Page 158 Wireless LAN Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A and N) Table Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz Note 5180 5200 5220 5240 5260 5280 5300 5320 5500 5520 5540 5560 5580 5600 5620 5640 5660 5680 5700 5745 5765 5785 5805 5825...

  • Page 159: Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability

    Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group. ■ When you use Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2.4 GHz...

  • Page 160: Bluetooth Wireless Technology And Your Health

    Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
  • Page 161 The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

  • Page 162: Using Bluetooth Adaptor From Toshiba Equipment In Japan

    ISM radio wave radiated devices. Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 - 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power radio station).

  • Page 163: Device Authorization

    This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday : 10:00-17:00 Toll Free Tel : 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial : 03-3457-4850...

  • Page 164: Ac Power Cord And Connectors

    Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various interna- tional AC power outlets. Power cords need to meet the local standards and the specifications listed as below: Length: Minimum 1.7 meters Wire size: Minimum 0.75 mm Current rating:...

  • Page 165: United Kingdom

    AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two conductors power cords must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F; while three conductors be VDE type, H05VV-F. For the United States and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be 2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V); while three pin be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as designated in the U.S.

  • Page 166: Toshiba Pc Health Monitor

    TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. Additionally, TOSHIBA may also use this information for quality assurance analysis. Subject to the use restrictions above, the HDD data logged may be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence (i.e.: European Union).

  • Page 167: Starting The Toshiba Pc Health Monitor

    TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Once enabled, you may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via Uninstall a program in the Control Panel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the HDD.

  • Page 168: Legal Footnotes

    Appendix G Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this manual, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers. Description(s) related to this computer are marked with a blue *XX in this manual.

  • Page 169: Battery Life

    Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by TOSHIBA at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power.
  • Page 170 Legal Footnotes HDD Drive Capacity and External HDD Capacity One Gigabyte (GB) means 10 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 2 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity.

  • Page 171: Copy Protection

    Legal Footnotes Non-applicable icons Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series. Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features.

  • Page 172: Glossary

    Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National Standards Institute APM: advanced power manager ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: basic input output system CD-ROM: Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD-RW: Compact Disc ReWritable...
  • Page 173 Glossary IDE: integrated drive electronics I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale integration MB: megabyte OCR: optical character recognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral component interconnect RAM: random access memory RGB: red, green, and blue ROM: read only memory...
  • Page 174 Glossary analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. Voice communications are analog signals. ANSI: American National Standards Institute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical disciplines. For example, ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements.
  • Page 175 Glossary byte: The representation of a single character. A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressable unit within the system. cache memory: High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory, it stores a copy of this data in cache memory.
  • Page 176 Glossary components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole (system). Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to transmit images, e.g. from a VCR to a TV. computer program: A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result.
  • Page 177 Glossary dialog box: A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information. Digital Audio: An audio compression standard that enables high-quality transmission and real-time playback of sound files. disk drive: The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer’s memory.
  • Page 178 (FDD): An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy diskettes. Fn-esse: A TOSHIBA utility that allows you to assign functions to hot keys. folder: An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders. format: The process of readying a blank disk for its first use. Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk.
  • Page 179 FN, can be used to set system parameters, such as speaker volume. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that allows you to set the parameters for various hardware components. icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel.
  • Page 180 Glossary jumper: A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit. K: Taken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; often used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10th power. See also byte and kilobyte. KB: See kilobyte.
  • Page 181 Glossary modem: Derived from modulator/demodulator, a device that converts (modulates) digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data (demodulates) to digital format where received. monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images.
  • Page 182 The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers. Power Saver Utility: A TOSHIBA utility that allows you to set the parameters for various power-saving functions. printed circuit board (PCB): A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached.
  • Page 183 Glossary RJ11: A modular telephone jack. RJ45: A modular LAN jack. ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer’s basic operation. You cannot access or change information stored in ROM. S-Video: Short for Super-Video, a type of connection used by S-VHS videocassette players, camcorders, DVD players, etc.
  • Page 184 TFT display: A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix technology with thin film transistor (TFT) to drive each cell. touchpad: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest. TTL: Transistor-transistor logic. A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage.

  • Page 185: Index

    Index AC adapter, 2-5, 2-15, 3-4, A-1 DC IN, 2-5 additional, 3-18, 3-21 connecting, 1-5 connecting, 1-3 indicator, 2-12, 6-3 problems, 8-4 location, 2-5 safety instructions, -vi, -xviii DC IN 19V, 2-5 ASCII characters, 5-8 Display, 2-7, 2-8, G-3 automatic power off, 3-7 brightness down, 5-4 Battery brightness up, 5-4...
  • Page 186 Satellite E200 function, 3-12, 4-3 power plan, 5-3 location, 4-2 sleep, 5-3 FN + 1 (TOSHIBA zooming utility sound mute, 5-3 reduce), 5-4 TOSHIBA zooming utility FN + 2 (TOSHIBA zooming utility enlarge, 5-5 enlarge), 5-5 TOSHIBA zooming utility FN + ALT (enhanced keyboard...
  • Page 187 Satellite E200 problems, 8-6 overlay typewriter keys, 5-1 Windows special keys, 5-6 Optical disc drive, 2-5, 2-13 Keypad overlay, 5-6 indicator, 2-11 arrow mode, 5-6 safety instructions, -xi numeric mode, 5-6 using, 4-15 temporarily changing modes, temporarily using normal Password keyboard (overlay on), 5-7 fingerprint sensor, 2-9 temporarily using overlay...
  • Page 188 Satellite E200 keyboard, 8-6 TOSHIBA ConfigFree, 3-11 LAN, 8-13 TOSHIBA Disc Creator, 3-11, 4-24 LCD panel, 8-6 TOSHIBA DVD-RAM utility, 3-11 overheating power down, 8-4 TOSHIBA Face Recognition, 3-12 password, 8-5 using, 4-12 pointing device, 8-8 Toshiba HW setup, 7-1...

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